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Advanced Energy Announces Recipients of Inaugural STEM Diversity Scholarship Program Focused on Diversity and Inclusion

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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b'Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEIS) \xe2\x80\x93 a global leader in highly engineered precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions \xe2\x80\x93 is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Advanced Energy STEM Diversity Scholarship Program.

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  • b'Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEIS) \xe2\x80\x93 a global leader in highly engineered precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions \xe2\x80\x93 is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Advanced Energy STEM Diversity Scholarship Program.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cWe are passionate about partnering with universities to identify, support and develop diverse talent that will be the future workforce.
  • With new and different perspectives, these future leaders will undoubtedly help drive technological innovations that will positively impact our planet.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe Advanced Energy STEM Diversity Scholarship Program is open to undergraduate students entering their second year and post-graduate students seeking a master\xe2\x80\x99s degree or Ph.D.
  • Advanced Energy has devoted more than four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA.

Fourth Annual GirlCon Conference Aims to Empower Young Women in STEM

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Monday, May 17, 2021
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b'CHICAGO, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, GirlCon , an international tech conference empowering young women to pursue their passions through STEM careers, announced registration is now open for its fourth annual event, taking place virtually between June 27 - 30, 2021.

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  • b'CHICAGO, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, GirlCon , an international tech conference empowering young women to pursue their passions through STEM careers, announced registration is now open for its fourth annual event, taking place virtually between June 27 - 30, 2021.
  • In addition to the professional development and "Tech +" sessions, which combine technology with niche career paths (e.g.
  • "Four years later, that mission is as relevant as ever and GirlCon is one way we are helping young women to not only recognize their potential, but provide the resources to achieve it.
  • To learn more and to register for the free event, visit www.girlcon.org .\nGirlCon is an international tech conference created by students, for students to empower the next generation of female leaders in STEM.

Eastern Michigan University, GameAbove, and Mr. October Foundation to host press event detailing STEM outreach progress in Detroit area schools

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Monday, May 17, 2021
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Eastern Michigan University President Smith will speak about the University\'s commitment to regional partnerships, particularly with K-12 schools, to build college pathways and encourage students from traditionally underrepresented communities to explore STEM careers.

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  • Eastern Michigan University President Smith will speak about the University\'s commitment to regional partnerships, particularly with K-12 schools, to build college pathways and encourage students from traditionally underrepresented communities to explore STEM careers.
  • Heather Stone, co-founder of GameAbove, will speak about the organization\'s commitment to STEM education, and the collaboration with Eastern Michigan University and the Mr. October Foundation.
  • "Programs like this, in which multiple stakeholders come together to deliver invaluable programming for young people, truly make a difference.
  • He was inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993. www.mroctober.org\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/eastern-michigan-university-game...\n'

Mathnasium Named 2021 Top Low-Cost Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
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b'LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mathnasium Learning Centers, the nation\'s leading math-only education franchise company, has taken the No.

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  • b'LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mathnasium Learning Centers, the nation\'s leading math-only education franchise company, has taken the No.
  • Mathnasium is the highest-ranking educational franchise on the Top Low-Cost list, taking a step up from No.
  • Mathnasium now offers instruction both in-center and online.\nMathnasium is North America\'s leading math-only supplemental education franchise.
  • With more than 1,000 learning centers worldwide, Mathnasium has been ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine\'s list of top 500 franchises 15 times since 2004.\n'

ANOVA Science Education Donates STEM-Based COVID-19 Relief to U.S. Schools

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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b'LAS VEGAS, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ANOVA Science Education Corporation ( ANOVA Science ) recently donated its key scientific inquiry-based critical thinking resources to schools and districts committing strong support for the advancement of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education.

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  • b'LAS VEGAS, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ANOVA Science Education Corporation ( ANOVA Science ) recently donated its key scientific inquiry-based critical thinking resources to schools and districts committing strong support for the advancement of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education.
  • ANOVA Science boasts a unique approach to RIP~ing away at barriers to STEM education through teaching STEM by employing the practices that scientists and engineers use to answer questions and solve problems.
  • "\nANOVA Science Education Corporation is a leader in STEM-based education and engineering and scientific practices for K-12 schools.
  • RIP, RIP~ing Through STEM, and RIP~ing Across the Miles are trademarks and service marks, and RIP is the registered trademark and registered service mark, of ANOVA Science Education Corporation, ANOVA Science Publishing, and Dr. Robert Landsman in the U.S. and/or other countries.

More Than $7 Million Raised in Inaugural Year of Chemical Industry's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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The program will support 151 scholars in its inaugural year, at an investment of $7.2 million dollars.

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  • The program will support 151 scholars in its inaugural year, at an investment of $7.2 million dollars.
  • "ACC and our members are committed to leading our industry in enhancing diversity in our facilities, our communities and nationwide.
  • It is with the support of organizations like these that we can have a meaningful impact on the future workforce of the chemical industry.
  • Our leadership is ensuring that the success of both the FOSSI initiative and our FOSSI scholars will have profound impacts on the STEM professions.

Exelon and Exelon Foundation Surprise Seven Female STEM Students With Full Ride College Scholarships

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Monday, May 10, 2021
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The total value of the seven scholarships is about $1 million.\nThe Exelon STEM Leadership Academy is a free, week-long experience for teen girls ages 16-19 from diverse and low-income communities held each summer in the Washington, D.C. metro region, Chicago and Philadelphia.

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  • The total value of the seven scholarships is about $1 million.\nThe Exelon STEM Leadership Academy is a free, week-long experience for teen girls ages 16-19 from diverse and low-income communities held each summer in the Washington, D.C. metro region, Chicago and Philadelphia.
  • The STEM Leadership Academy Scholarship is designed to be a supportive and clear pathway from student engagement in the academy to entry into the energy workforce, ideally as an Exelon employee.
  • We promise to stand by you for your whole time at college,\xe2\x80\x9d Chris Crane, president and CEO, Exelon, told the students.
  • The hope is that this scholarship will give the students the financial flexibility to study at the college of their choice.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe journey I have had thus far with Exelon Corporation through the Exelon STEM Academy has been life changing,\xe2\x80\x9d said 2021 Exelon Foundation STEM Academy Scholarship recipient Asata Mander.

New STEMscopes DIVE-in Engineering Kits Help Schools Engage Students in STEM Activities During Summer Session

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Monday, May 10, 2021
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b'To help schools provide opportunities for hands-on exploration this summer, Accelerate Learning has introduced STEMscopes DIVE-in Engineering Kits .

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  • b'To help schools provide opportunities for hands-on exploration this summer, Accelerate Learning has introduced STEMscopes DIVE-in Engineering Kits .
  • Introduced in 2017, in partnership with the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), STEMscopes DIVE-in Engineering helps elementary and middle school educators teach engineering design in an authentic makerspace in classrooms and afterschool programs.\nDeveloped for grades 3-8, the STEMscopes DIVE-in Engineering Kits provide teachers with an easy way to engage students in the engineering design process and create weekly design challenges.
  • With each kit, students can explore a different engineering challenge and develop critical thinking skills.
  • It includes a utility knife, miter board, saw, hot glue guns, and glue sticks.\n\xe2\x80\x9cSummer is an ideal time to provide students with fun, hands-on activities in STEM.

The Tech Convenes Top STEM Professionals to Advise Young Women on Career Paths

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Saturday, May 8, 2021
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The second half of the program connected more than 125 teens with women STEM professionals in breakout sessions where students could ask questions and get advice.\n"Over the past year, I\'ve learned how STEM intersects with so many areas I\'m interested in.

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  • The second half of the program connected more than 125 teens with women STEM professionals in breakout sessions where students could ask questions and get advice.\n"Over the past year, I\'ve learned how STEM intersects with so many areas I\'m interested in.
  • It has a place for all people," said Tia Quon, Tech Student Board member and junior at Notre Dame High School.
  • Today, the majority of people don\'t do that they have multiple jobs and paths," said Wojcicki.
  • "\nThe Tech Interactive is a family-friendly science and technology center in the heart of downtown San Jose.

CoderZ Named SIIA Education Technology 2021 CODiE Award Finalist for The Best Coding and Computational Thinking Solution

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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With the CoderZ suite of products, educators can ignite students\' passion for STEM through robotics, coding, and computer science while fostering future-ready college and career skills.

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  • With the CoderZ suite of products, educators can ignite students\' passion for STEM through robotics, coding, and computer science while fostering future-ready college and career skills.
  • CoderZ was honored as one of 152 finalists across the 42 education technology categories.\n"The CODiE Awards recognize the most exciting and transformative products in Ed Tech," said Jeff Joseph, SIIA President.
  • SIIA members then vote on the finalist products and the scores from both rounds are tabulated to select the winners.
  • Grounded in math, physics, and engineering, CoderZ trains students in grades four and up in computational thinking and technical ability.