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It’s All About STEM for ACI founder By Jennifer Poff Cooper
Henry Bass admits he’s “sneaky.” The business organizations and volunteer activities he is involved with – and there are many – all have the theme of helping grow enthusiasm for STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). In turn, this approach helps to staff his company, Automation Creations, Inc. Henry Bass, founder, owner, and President of ACI, landed in the New River Valley when he and his wife, Lisa, a teacher, found Virginia Tech a good fit for both of their master’s degrees. As a graduate student, Bass earned an advanced degree in mechanical engineering and was active in the university’s solar car project. “I asked why I was the only grad student
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participating and they said grad students didn’t have time,” said Bass. But he wasn’t going to let the interesting opportunity pass him by. ACI provides a myriad technology of services, including custom websites, software applications, mobile development, and hosting and IT support. The customer base consists of companies seeking custom
