Experiential learning

SoCalGas Provides $50,000 in Grant Funding to Support Minority Students in the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

"SoCalGas strives to create systematic change for racial equality and social justice focused on equality and inclusion.

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  • "SoCalGas strives to create systematic change for racial equality and social justice focused on equality and inclusion.
  • Through this grant, students without internet services were provided access to Spectrum internet and those without access to a computer received notebooks and writing supplies.
  • For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook.
  • PDF is proposing a scholarship program focused on underrepresented Black college students studying science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.

Win a Space Education Bundle from PCG, the Aldrin Family Foundation, and NCBCE: Enter by April 15

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

According to Dr. Andy Aldrin, CEO of The Aldrin Family Foundation, "The first crew to explore Mars are in America's classrooms today.

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  • According to Dr. Andy Aldrin, CEO of The Aldrin Family Foundation, "The first crew to explore Mars are in America's classrooms today.
  • "Learn more about these space education offerings and ways schools are using them to enrich students and increase engagement in this YouTube video .
  • As Space Education encourages the exploration of space-related STEM careers for students, NCBCE's partnership is invaluable to this contest as well.
  • PCG and the Aldrin Family Foundation are pleased to share the mission of providing premiere STEM education curriculum and resources to our future space explorers.

EXPLO & Sarah Lawrence College Partner To Provide College Credit for Innovative Career Exploration Program for High School Students

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Exploration Learning (EXPLO) and Sarah Lawrence College have joined forces on a Pre-College & Career summer program that immerses high school students in a highly interactive and engaging curriculum that prepares them for college, career, and life.

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  • Exploration Learning (EXPLO) and Sarah Lawrence College have joined forces on a Pre-College & Career summer program that immerses high school students in a highly interactive and engaging curriculum that prepares them for college, career, and life.
  • In addition the program provides an opportunity to launch the next chapter of their education by earning college credit from Sarah Lawrence College, one of the countrys most prestigious liberal arts colleges.
  • When thinking about a college partner, Sarah Lawrence came instantly to mind, says Moira Kelly, EXPLOs president.
  • Forty-five years ago, the organization pioneered a new kind of high school summer program focused on highly engaging experiential learning.

High-Tech High Heels - North Texas elects five new directors to board

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Monday, March 8, 2021

The newly elected and current directors are STEM leaders across Dallas-Fort Worth dedicated to ushering the HTHH North Texas chapter into a successful future.

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  • The newly elected and current directors are STEM leaders across Dallas-Fort Worth dedicated to ushering the HTHH North Texas chapter into a successful future.
  • The High-Tech High Heels North Texas Chapter Board of Directors is led by President Robin Bray.
  • High-Tech High Heels was founded in 2001 by 30 women from Texas Instruments with a shared vision of closing the gender gap in STEM fields.
  • HTHH is expanding nationally, with chapters in North Texas and Silicon Valley and are continuing expansion efforts to Denver and South Texas.

Former 'Survivor' Contestant to Launch YouTube Series for Black Girls

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

CHICAGO, March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- STEM Queens, created by Dr. J'Tia Hart, former CBS 'Survivor' contestant and nuclear engineer, today announced the launch of a new YouTube video series.

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  • CHICAGO, March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- STEM Queens, created by Dr. J'Tia Hart, former CBS 'Survivor' contestant and nuclear engineer, today announced the launch of a new YouTube video series.
  • STEM Queens is geared towards young women of color, showcasing the range and excellence of Black women in STEM.
  • "The launch of this channel only strengthens our ability to provide the greatest level of education, resource, and entertainment to Black girls on all media platforms."
  • The series challenges the perception about who can succeed in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

SLCC's $1M NSF Grant Benefits Low-income, Academically Talented STEM Students

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is proud to announce it has received a $1 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to provide scholarships for low-income, academically talented STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) students.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is proud to announce it has received a $1 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to provide scholarships for low-income, academically talented STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) students.
  • Scholarship money will also be available for 35 students classified as "near completers," those close to finishing their STEM degrees, providing one semester of support.
  • The new grant will build upon successes from prior awards provided by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) and NSF in 2015.
  • The 2015 NSF award, called Utah STEM Scholars, was more than $600,000 and yielded direct scholarships to 120 students.

Gender Equality in Tech (GET) Cities Expands to DC to Diversify the Tech Ecosystem

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

WASHINGTON, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gender Equality in Tech (GET) Cities, led by SecondMuse and Break Through Tech in partnership with Pivotal Ventures, today launched GET DC as its next city hub.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gender Equality in Tech (GET) Cities, led by SecondMuse and Break Through Tech in partnership with Pivotal Ventures, today launched GET DC as its next city hub.
  • As part of Pivotal Venture's $50 million investment in GET Cities, GET DC will work collaborativelywith the metro region's tech ecosystem to propel more women and underrepresented groups into tech education, careers, and leadership.
  • "We are excited that GET Cities is coming to the DC Metro Area to help accelerate women's representation and leadership in this growing tech hub.
  • When selecting a new hub, GET Cities looks at the broad state of gender equity in tech and identifies cities that have strong diversity and the opportunity for impact.

The Executive Leadership Council Announces New Scholarship and Career Development Program

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) is launching a new scholarship and career development program for students who are passionate about STEM, business or health-related fields.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) is launching a new scholarship and career development program for students who are passionate about STEM, business or health-related fields.
  • The Johnson & Johnson Scholarship and Career Development Program is a five-year commitment that will serve as an annual investment and include scholarships, internships and leadership training to promote high-achieving Black undergraduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), business or health-related careers.
  • "We are extremely grateful to Johnson & Johnson for making such a substantial investment in our ELC Scholars program," said Crystal E. Ashby, interim president and CEO of The Executive Leadership Council.
  • The Executive Leadership Council opens channels of opportunity for the development of Black executives to positively impact business and our communities.

Columbia Tech Announces Sponsorship in Support of Saint John's High School Robotics Program

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Columbia Tech, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coghlin Companies Inc., is proud to announce a strategic sponsorship in support of the Saint John's High School Robotics Program.

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  • WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Columbia Tech, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coghlin Companies Inc., is proud to announce a strategic sponsorship in support of the Saint John's High School Robotics Program.
  • It will also help cover the purchase of equipment, materials, competition registrations, and some financial assistance to qualifying students.
  • The sponsorship will also support Saint John's Annual STEM Showcase, a community outreach program that provides at-risk middle school students access to robotics and STEM-related faculties and fields through a full day of programming, robotics and activities.
  • Columbia Tech and Coghlin Companies are thrilled to be able to support these efforts and the next generation of technical thinkers!

Driven by Stem Announces Participation at the Benzinga Virtual Cannabis Capital Conference

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Detroit, Michigan--(Newsfile Corp. - February 23, 2021) - Stem Holdings, Inc. DBA Driven by Stem(OTCQX: STMH) (CSE: STEM) (the "Company" or "Stem"), the first multi-state, vertically integrated farm-to-home (F2H) cultivation and technology omnichannel cannabis company featuring a proprietary Delivery-as-a-Service (DaaS) marketplace platform, today announced it will be participating at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference taking place on February 25-26, 2021.

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  • Detroit, Michigan--(Newsfile Corp. - February 23, 2021) - Stem Holdings, Inc. DBA Driven by Stem(OTCQX: STMH) (CSE: STEM) (the "Company" or "Stem"), the first multi-state, vertically integrated farm-to-home (F2H) cultivation and technology omnichannel cannabis company featuring a proprietary Delivery-as-a-Service (DaaS) marketplace platform, today announced it will be participating at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference taking place on February 25-26, 2021.
  • Adam Berk, Chief Executive Officer of Driven by Stem, will be participating in a fireside chat on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 10:00 am ET.
  • Benzinga's virtual Cannabis Capital Conference is guaranteed to offer participants all the benefits of an immersive and robust in-person conference from any remote location.
  • The conference will feature an interactive forum of live presentations from top CEOs, investors, and leaders in the cannabis space.