Engineering education

Pinnacle Group Chairman and CEO Nina Vaca Promotes STEM Education and Careers at BNSF Railway's Technology Awareness Day

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pinnacle Group Chairman and CEO Nina Vaca spoke to more than 300 high-school students at BNSF Railway's Technology Awareness Day in Fort Worth, TX recently.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pinnacle Group Chairman and CEO Nina Vaca spoke to more than 300 high-school students at BNSF Railway's Technology Awareness Day in Fort Worth, TX recently.
  • Vaca stressed the importance of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields and the valuable career opportunities that open up for those who pursue STEM.
  • As a company that is continually recognized for their commitment to diversity, Pinnacle Group was proud to join BNSF to support diversity in STEM fields.
  • "As an immigrant and a trailblazing entrepreneur, Nina Vaca is a great partner for BNSF Technology Awareness Day," Muru Murugappan, BNSF Railway Vice President for Technology Services and CIO, said.

Technology Association of Georgia Announces Will McIntosh of NBC Sports Group to Keynote at The Summit

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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Industry experts will then take the stage for an interactive panel discussion on hot growth topics in sports technology, in Georgia and beyond.

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  • Industry experts will then take the stage for an interactive panel discussion on hot growth topics in sports technology, in Georgia and beyond.
  • The Summit draws top technology brands and Georgia's technology community for a chance to learn, meet and immerse in the latest technology and leadership trends to help careers and companies thrive.
  • TAG provides networking and educational programs; celebrates Georgia's technology leaders and companies, and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state's economic climate for technology.
  • Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-Ed) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive.

2,300 students across 55 locations: Collins Aerospace goes big with 'Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day'

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Monday, February 17, 2020
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With the help of over 1,000 employee volunteers, the company will be hosting 55 'Introduce a Girl to Engineering' events taking place on or around Feb. 20.

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  • With the help of over 1,000 employee volunteers, the company will be hosting 55 'Introduce a Girl to Engineering' events taking place on or around Feb. 20.
  • In addition, Collins Aerospace announced it is committing $100,000 to DiscoverE, the founding organization for 'Introduce a Girl to Engineering' for the continued support of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education.
  • "The commitment being made by Collins Aerospace will have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of countless girls seeking opportunities STEM and engineering.
  • "We know that diverse organizations perform better as a result of everyone contributing different perspectives," said Dr. Mauro Atalla, senior vice president, Engineering and Technology for Collins Aerospace.

nVent Foundation Grants Support Youth STEM Education

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Thursday, February 13, 2020
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The nVent Foundation today announced 11 recipients from its latest round of grants focused on expanding access to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education for youth from underserved and underrepresented communities.

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  • The nVent Foundation today announced 11 recipients from its latest round of grants focused on expanding access to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education for youth from underserved and underrepresented communities.
  • This is the second round of grants from the nVent Foundation, following its first 14 awards announced in August.
  • As a new company that is rooted in inventive electrical solutions, we believe focusing our grant dollars on STEM education is a wise investment in our youth and the future workforce, said Lynnette Heath, nVent Chief Human Resources Officer and Foundation Vice President.
  • Through charitable grants, the Foundation is committed to increasing diversity in STEM fields by investing in youth education programs serving students from underrepresented and underprivileged groups in our communities.

Global K-12 Robotic Toolkits Market 2020-2024 | Increased Emphasis on STEM Education to Boost Market Growth | Technavio

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020
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The global K-12 robotic toolkits market is expected to grow by USD 319.78 million during 2020-2024, according to the latest market research report by Technavio.

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  • The global K-12 robotic toolkits market is expected to grow by USD 319.78 million during 2020-2024, according to the latest market research report by Technavio.
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    Technavio has published a new market research report on the global K-12 robotic toolkits market from 2020-2024.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Educational institutions across the world have been focusing on providing STEM education over the last decade.
  • Thus, the increased emphasis on STEM education will drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.

PCS Edventures! Announces $1.8 Million STEM Order for PCS STEM Enrichment Programs

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020
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BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PCS Edventures!, Inc., (PCSV) a leading provider of K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education programs and drone products, today announced the receipt of orders totaling $1,776,037.00 for PCS STEM Enrichment Programs from a long-time corporate customer.

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  • BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PCS Edventures!, Inc., (PCSV) a leading provider of K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education programs and drone products, today announced the receipt of orders totaling $1,776,037.00 for PCS STEM Enrichment Programs from a long-time corporate customer.
  • This years order represents a 25% increase over last years order, and is the largest order PCS has received from this customer.
  • Michelle Victor, Director of STEM Development at PCS, commented, Our enrichment programs are designed to make it easy for educators to bring their students high-quality and highly engaging STEM programming.
  • PCS programs emphasize experiential learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

Cognizant U.S. Foundation Invests $5.2 Million to Help Increase Number of Women Graduating with Computer Science Degrees and Entering Technology Careers

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Cognizant U.S. Foundation today announced its largest grant to date designed to increase the number of women majoring in computer science and pursuing careers in technology.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Cognizant U.S. Foundation today announced its largest grant to date designed to increase the number of women majoring in computer science and pursuing careers in technology.
  • Based on statistics from the National Science Foundation's 2018 Report on science and engineering indicators, women received just 18 percent of computer science degrees in the United States.
  • "Break Through Tech has developed a collaborative, systems-change approach to increasing the number of women in computer science, and the outcomes speak for themselves," said Kristen Titus, Executive Director of the Cognizant U.S. Foundation.
  • The Cognizant U.S. Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation supporting STEM education and technical skills training.

OxBlue Foundation Observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Community Service

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Thursday, January 23, 2020
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ATLANTA, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The OxBlue Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer charity focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)-related educational initiatives, observed Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day with community service.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The OxBlue Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer charity focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)-related educational initiatives, observed Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day with community service.
  • They spent the day painting murals in Kelley Lake Elementary, a Title 1 school located in the metro Atlanta area.
  • "I feel so lucky to be involved in this project, and I'm grateful to the OxBlue Foundation for reaching out to me."
  • The OxBlue Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer charity focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)-related educational initiatives to benefit the lives of others.

Influenster Announces Winners of Spring 2020 Women in STEM Scholarship

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Influenster , the female-founded product discovery app that has amassed 40 million+ product reviews written by 6 million+ members, today announced the five deserving winners of its fourth annual Influenster Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Scholarship.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Influenster , the female-founded product discovery app that has amassed 40 million+ product reviews written by 6 million+ members, today announced the five deserving winners of its fourth annual Influenster Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Scholarship.
  • Designed to acknowledge and empower women in tech fields, the scholarship became so popular in 2019 with double the applications vs. prior years that Influenster will award two rounds of recipients in 2020, the first today and the next in the Fall Semester of 2020.
  • These are just a few of the many reasons we at Influenster are committed to helping reverse the underrepresentation of women in STEM, says Elizabeth Scherle, President and Cofounder of Influenster.
  • As part of the scholarship process, applicants provided written responses on what motivates them to pursue careers in STEM, what they envision as the future state for women in these industries, and what ideas they have to empower more women to get involved with STEM.

Global Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Toys Market 2019-2023 | Growth of Collaborative Environment in Educational Institutions to Boost Growth | Technavio

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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Our science, technology, engineering and mathematics (stem) toys market covers the following areas:

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  • Our science, technology, engineering and mathematics (stem) toys market covers the following areas:
    This study identifies the introduction of subscription services for STEM toys as one of the prime factors driving STEM toys market growth during the next few years.
  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Toys Market 2019-2023: Vendor Analysis
    We provide a detailed analysis of around 25 vendors operating in the STEM toys market, including some of the vendors such as Hasbro, Learning Resources, LEGO Group, Mattel and Spin Master.
  • Backed with competitive intelligence and benchmarking, our research reports on the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (stem) toys market is designed to provide entry support, customer profile and M&As as well as go-to-market strategy support.
  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Toys Market 2019-2023: Key Highlights
    Detailed information on factors that will assist science, technology, engineering and mathematics (stem) toys market growth during the next five years
    The growth of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (stem) toys market
    Comprehensive details of factors that will challenge the growth of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (stem) toys market vendors
    Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company.