Engineering education

Innosphere Ventures Awarded $1.4 Million from Opportunity Now Colorado Grant Program to address regional workforce gaps in systems engineering

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Head, Walter Scott, Fort Collins, Colorado, Engineering education, Student, National Science Board, STEM, CO, Workforce, Colorado State University

Innosphere will be awarded $1.4 million to work with Colorado State University and regional employers to address regional workforce gaps in systems engineering.

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  • Innosphere will be awarded $1.4 million to work with Colorado State University and regional employers to address regional workforce gaps in systems engineering.
  • The funding is part of a total $2.4 million investment in the systems engineering workforce program, which aims to address critical workforce gaps and enhance economic mobility for participants working in the internship and apprenticeship program.
  • The goals of the CO-WY Engine, led by Innosphere Ventures, aligns with the mission of Opportunity Now Colorado, which seeks to foster innovative solutions for Colorado's workforce needs through strategic partnerships between education systems and employers.
  • "The CO-WY Engine had identified systems engineering as a workforce gap area, and this funding will advance workforce development though internships and apprenticeships," said Mike Freeman, CEO of the CO-WY Engine.

Nel ASA: Receives additional USD 75 million in support for Michigan facility

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Hydrogen, College, NEL, Macomb Community College, Ministry of Energy, Engineering education, PEM, Workforce, Primary energy, Lieutenant, USD, DOE, General Motors, Renewable energy

OSLO, Norway, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nel ASA (Nel) (OSE: NEL) - The US Department of Energy (DOE) and the state of Michigan have awarded a collective USD 75 million in cash incentives and grants for Nel's next electrolyser production facility in Michigan.

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  • OSLO, Norway, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nel ASA (Nel) (OSE: NEL) - The US Department of Energy (DOE) and the state of Michigan have awarded a collective USD 75 million in cash incentives and grants for Nel's next electrolyser production facility in Michigan.
  • On 13 March, the Department of Energy announced that they have granted Nel USD 50 million in direct investment support for the company's planned new US gigafactory and workforce development initiatives in the Detroit region.
  • In parallel, the state of Michigan awarded USD 25 million in direct investment support to lead the nation in the clean energy transition.
  • Nel has previously been awarded approximately USD 50 million from the state of Michigan in support of this electrolyser production facility (see the press release issued on 8 July 2023).

Nel ASA: Receives additional USD 75 million in support for Michigan facility

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Hydrogen, College, NEL, Macomb Community College, Ministry of Energy, Engineering education, PEM, Workforce, Primary energy, Lieutenant, USD, DOE, General Motors, Renewable energy

OSLO, Norway, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nel ASA (Nel) (OSE: NEL) - The US Department of Energy (DOE) and the state of Michigan have awarded a collective USD 75 million in cash incentives and grants for Nel's next electrolyser production facility in Michigan.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nel ASA (Nel) (OSE: NEL) - The US Department of Energy (DOE) and the state of Michigan have awarded a collective USD 75 million in cash incentives and grants for Nel's next electrolyser production facility in Michigan.
  • On 13 March, the Department of Energy announced that they have granted Nel USD 50 million in direct investment support for the company's planned new US gigafactory and workforce development initiatives in the Detroit region.
  • In parallel, the state of Michigan awarded USD 25 million in direct investment support to lead the nation in the clean energy transition.
  • Nel has previously been awarded approximately USD 50 million from the state of Michigan in support of this electrolyser production facility (see the press release issued on 8 July 2023).

Beam Suntory and University of Kentucky Advance Strategic Partnership: $9.3M Investment for the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Other Retail, Finance, Wine & Spirits, Specialty, Professional Services, Other Education, Continuing, University, Retail, Education, Economic development, Student, Commonwealth, Beam Suntory, Science, Partnership, Food, DWBS, Dean, Wine, Social responsibility, Water, Business, Teaching, Good, Environment, Workforce, Economics, Distillation, Research, Engineering education, Management

The University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits and Beam Suntory, a global leader in premium spirits, have renewed their strategic partnership to help strengthen Kentucky’s signature industry for generations to come.

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  • The University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits and Beam Suntory, a global leader in premium spirits, have renewed their strategic partnership to help strengthen Kentucky’s signature industry for generations to come.
  • The continued partnership between Beam Suntory and the University of Kentucky will ensure the Institute continues to offer unparalleled expertise for teaching and research.
  • Beam Suntory will donate $7.5 million to be paid over a 10-year period.
  • The endowed funding will allow the Institute to expand student enrollment by 50 percent, creating a robust pipeline of future leaders in the spirits industry.

The Pittsburgh Penguins, Covestro and Carnegie Mellon University Engineering partner for seventh annual 'Rethink the Rink' Make-A-Thon

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Monday, March 4, 2024
CMU, Neck, Student, Pittsburgh Penguins, College, NHL, Safety, Rink, Ice, University, Organization, Hockey, Science, Carnegie Mellon University, Bauer Hockey, Environment, Engineering education, Partnership

PITTSBURGH, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pittsburgh Penguins are teaming up once again with international giants of science and technology, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Covestro, the official innovation partner of the Penguins. This marks the seventh annual "Rethink the Rink," a continuing showcase of innovation and ingenuity to make hockey safer at every level, from youth hockey to the NHL.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pittsburgh Penguins are teaming up once again with international giants of science and technology, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Covestro, the official innovation partner of the Penguins.
  • This marks the seventh annual "Rethink the Rink," a continuing showcase of innovation and ingenuity to make hockey safer at every level, from youth hockey to the NHL.
  • "Safety is central to the work we do at Covestro," said Samir Hifri, Covestro LLC chairman and president.
  • The "Rethink the Rink" partnership began in 2017 when the Penguins, Covestro, and CMU joined forces to bolster player safety and foster a sustained pipeline of hockey innovation.

Republic Services, Inc. Appoints Tom Linebarger to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Claremont McKenna College, Engineering education, RSG, School, Republic Services, Stanford University, Ethisphere Institute, Business, Harley-Davidson, Postgraduate education, Management

PHOENIX, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), a leader in the environmental services industry, today announced that Tom Linebarger has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), a leader in the environmental services industry, today announced that Tom Linebarger has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
  • Linebarger, 60, served as chairman and chief executive officer for 10 years at Cummins Inc., retiring as executive chairman in July of 2023.
  • In addition to his leadership at Cummins, Linebarger has served as a board member of Harley-Davidson since 2008.
  • "In his role as CEO, Tom developed and implemented strategies that drove long-term shareholder value," said Michael Larson, Republic Services Board Member and Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Dow Board Chair and CEO Jim Fitterling to be Awarded the 2024 International Palladium Medal

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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MIDLAND, Mich., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Société de Chimie Industrielle will award the 2024 International Palladium Medal to Dow Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer Jim Fitterling for his contributions to the chemical industry and his leadership in enhancing the international aims and objectives of the Société de Chimie Industrielle.

Key Points: 
  • MIDLAND, Mich., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Société de Chimie Industrielle will award the 2024 International Palladium Medal to Dow Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer Jim Fitterling for his contributions to the chemical industry and his leadership in enhancing the international aims and objectives of the Société de Chimie Industrielle.
  • Fitterling will receive the award at a dinner in his honor on May 8, 2024, at the New York Hilton Midtown.
  • The International Palladium Medal was established in 1958 and was first presented to Ernest-John Solvay of Belgium in 1961.
  • Fitterling is Chair of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) board, Chair of the FOSSI Advisory Board, member and past Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Manufacturers, and member and past Chair of the Board for The American Chemistry Council.

Auburn Engineering faculty start-up VivoSphere™ nominated for prestigious Ignite Award

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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The New Venture Accelerator company was nominated for the Ignite Award Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) International Conference and Exhibition SLAS2024 to be held on February 3-6 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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  • The New Venture Accelerator company was nominated for the Ignite Award Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) International Conference and Exhibition SLAS2024 to be held on February 3-6 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • "We are honored to be nominated for the prestigious Ignite Award and thankful for the extraordinary opportunity it offers us to exhibit on the Innovation AveNEW showcase at SLAS next month," said Tian.
  • This level of detail is impossible to achieve with 2D cultures or current iterations of 3D testing models."
  • To schedule a meeting with VivoSphere during SLAS, please contact Yuan Tian at [email protected] .

Avangrid Foundation Provides More Than $2.8 Million in Grants in 2023

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading sustainable energy company Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), has announced it provided more than $2.8 million in grants to 97 different organizations during 2023 to help create a more sustainable and equitable future.

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  • The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading sustainable energy company Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), has announced it provided more than $2.8 million in grants to 97 different organizations during 2023 to help create a more sustainable and equitable future.
  • This brings the Avangrid Foundation and its predecessors’ total investments to more than $38.9 million in partnerships since its founding in 2001.
  • “We invest our resources in organizations and programs that will impact the communities we serve,” said Pablo Colón, director of corporate citizenship and executive director, Avangrid Foundation.
  • Through this initiative, the Avangrid Foundation will donate $15 per employee volunteer hour to qualifying organizations, up to 100 hours per employee.

NASA Analysis Confirms 2023 as Warmest Year on Record

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth's average surface temperature in 2023 was the warmest on record, according to an analysis by NASA.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth's average surface temperature in 2023 was the warmest on record, according to an analysis by NASA.
  • "NASA and NOAA's global temperature report confirms what billions of people around the world experienced last year; we are facing a climate crisis," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
  • However, the record temperatures in the second half of 2023 occurred before the peak of the current El Niño event.
  • NASA's full dataset of global surface temperatures through 2023, as well as details with code of how NASA scientists conducted the analysis, are publicly available from GISS.