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Dozens of Student Teams Worldwide to Compete in NASA Rover Challenge

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Participating teams represent 42 colleges and universities and 30 high schools from 24 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 13 other nations from around the world.

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  • Participating teams represent 42 colleges and universities and 30 high schools from 24 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 13 other nations from around the world.
  • "Throughout this authentic learning challenge, NASA encourages students to improve their understanding of collaboration, inquiry, and problem-solving strategies," said Vemitra Alexander, rover challenge activity lead, Office of STEM Engagement at NASA Marshall.
  • Throughout the nine-month challenge, students will complete design and safety reviews to mirror the process used by NASA engineers and scientists.
  • Teams earn points throughout the year by successfully completing design reviews and fabricating a rover capable of meeting all criteria while completing course obstacles and mission tasks.

NASA Welcomes the Return of its Human Exploration Rover Challenge

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time since 2019, NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) returns to in-person competition Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22, at the Aviation Challenge camp of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, near NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time since 2019, NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) returns to in-person competition Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22, at the Aviation Challenge camp of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, near NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
  • Media, the public, and families are invited to attend this free event from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT both days, or until the last rover completes the course.
  • HERC will host 48 teams from 16 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, as well as the countries of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, India, Mexico, Peru, and Singapore.
  • To conclude the 2023 season and to recognize all students, NASA will host an in-person awards ceremony Saturday, April 22, at 5 p.m. in the National Geographic Theater of the Davidson Center for Space Exploration at the USSRC.

Bonaventure Expands into Huntsville MSA with Attain at Bradford Creek Luxury Product

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221207005959/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221207005959/en/
    Bonaventure CEO Dwight Dunton and colleagues as well as Doster Construction executives host groundbreaking for Attain at Bradford Creek in Huntsville, Alabama on December 7, 2022 (Photo: Business Wire)
    Birmingham, Alabama-based Doster Construction is leading the onsite construction of Attain at Bradford Creek and Bonaventure is overseeing the propertys development and management.
  • Attain at Bradford Creeks first units will be delivered in March of 2024, with the full project expected to be completed by the end of September 2024.
  • The Bonaventure team is excited to bring our decades of experience in building best-in-class multifamily communities to Huntsville, said Dwight Dunton, founder and CEO of Bonaventure.
  • Doster Construction is excited to partner with Bonaventure, a leading multi-family developer, on their first project in Huntsville, said Conn Crabtree, Doster Vice President and Huntsville Division Manager.

FIRST® Launches "More Than" Campaign to Dismantle Labels for Kids and Promote Self-Esteem Through STEM

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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The concept of More Than is rooted in insights gathered by listening to students, educators, and experts about barriers to success kids face.

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  • The concept of More Than is rooted in insights gathered by listening to students, educators, and experts about barriers to success kids face.
  • Findings revealed American children are learning to doubt themselves because of fear or shame from the judgmentof others.
  • In fact, a recent survey* found when it comes to extracurriculars in STEM, 29% of kids don't feel smart enough to join a STEM-related program.
  • This comesdespite 54% of students stating they did, or would, want to join a STEM or robotics extracurricular to learn a new skill.

FRITO-LAY VARIETY PACKS BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM INSPIRES 1 MILLION MORE GIRLS TO PURSUE STEM CAREERS BY 2025

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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PLANO, Texas, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Girls around the world have gazed into the night sky wondering what's out there and dreaming of what they can achieve. Frito-Lay Variety Packs is committed to fueling those dreams of exploration, discovery and achievement by teaming up with actress and science-fiction star Sonequa Martin-Green for the return of its Back-to-School Blast Off program. This year, the iconic snack brand also partnered with STEM Next's Million Girls Moonshot, an initiative that seeks to engage one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through afterschool and summer programs by 2025. The snack brand will donate $100,000 to further the program's mission and send the organization's inaugural Flight Crew of aspiring space explorers to Space Camp®.  

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  • This year, the iconic snack brand also partnered with STEM Next's Million Girls Moonshot, an initiative that seeks to engage one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through afterschool and summer programs by 2025.
  • "I'm honored for the opportunity to joinFrito-Lay Variety Packs in their mission to inspire talented young girls everywhere to develop their passions for STEM and pursue their dreams."
  • "Frito-Lay Variety Packs has always been an important staple of the back-to-school season, and we're thrilled to celebrate young girls in STEM alongside Sonequa Martin-Green and Million Girls Moonshot," said Danielle O'Keefe, senior director of brand marketing for Frito-Lay Variety Packs.
  • In September 2020, STEM Next launched The Million Girls Moonshot , which seeks to re-imagine who can engineer, who can build, who can make.

USAA Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Traveling, Hands-On Innovation Lab

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, as part of its 100th anniversary celebration, USAA is bringing Fort Innovate, a free, traveling innovation lab, to children and their families to help inspire the next generation of big thinkers.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, as part of its 100th anniversary celebration, USAA is bringing Fort Innovate, a free, traveling innovation lab, to children and their families to help inspire the next generation of big thinkers.
  • Leading the way with innovative thinking, they formed United Services Automobile Association (USAA) and the legacy of innovation and service to the military community has been a constant ever since.
  • "The spirit of innovation is what USAA was founded on and it has contributed to our sustainment and commitment to the military community for the past 100 years," said Wayne Peacock, USAA president and CEO.
  • For more information about USAA, follow us on Facebook or Twitter (@USAA), or visit usaa.com.

NASA Announces Winners of 2022 Human Exploration Rover Challenge

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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NASA announced the winners during a virtual awards ceremony April 29.

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  • NASA announced the winners during a virtual awards ceremony April 29.
  • The challenge tasked U.S. and international student teams with designing, engineering, and testing a human-powered rover on a course simulating terrain found on rocky bodies in the solar system.
  • The 2022 challenge was conducted virtually instead of at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center near NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
  • More information about NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge, is available online.

HILCO REAL ESTATE ANNOUNCES THE SUCCESSFUL SALE OF THIS NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Real Estate, LLC announces the successful sale of this newly constructed, 56,963 SF, four-story, 98-Room Holiday Inn Express Hotel on behalf of Wealth Hospitality Group.

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  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Real Estate, LLC announces the successful sale of this newly constructed, 56,963 SF, four-story, 98-Room Holiday Inn Express Hotel on behalf of Wealth Hospitality Group.
  • Sitting on 2.68 AC, this hotel sold to MH Hospitality for $13,950,000, totaling $142,346 per key room.
  • This listing was marketed for a period of 30 days, bringing in prospective buyers who wanted to move quickly on this brand-new asset.
  • Hilco Real Estate ("HRE"), a Hilco Global company ( HilcoGlobal.com ), is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois (USA).

The Henry Ford Announces New Experiences and Exhibitions for 2021

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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Blockbuster traveling exhibits, a permanent exhibition, new experiences and familiar favorites will have something for everyone to enjoy both inside Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and outside in Greenfield Village in 2022.

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  • Blockbuster traveling exhibits, a permanent exhibition, new experiences and familiar favorites will have something for everyone to enjoy both inside Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and outside in Greenfield Village in 2022.
  • Admission to both exhibitions is free with membership or ticket purchase to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.
  • For updates on hours, tickets and safety guidelines, visit thf.org or follow The Henry Ford on social media @thehenryford.
  • Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school.

Media Invited to 32nd Marshall Small Business Alliance Meeting Oct. 14

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, will host the 32nd Marshall Small Business Alliance meeting on Oct. 14.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, will host the 32nd Marshall Small Business Alliance meeting on Oct. 14.
  • The event will include presentations from NASA's Office of Small Business Programs, as well as updates on acquisition and agency product service lines from Marshall and other NASA centers.
  • For more than a decade, the Marshall Small Business Alliance meeting has aided small businesses in pursuit of NASA procurement and subcontracting opportunities.
  • The meeting is sponsored by Marshall's Office of Procurement and Small Business Office.