Science education

Olon and The Chemistry Department of Politecnico University Launch a Research Project on Polymorphism and Characterization of API Solid State

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Monday, February 20, 2023

This strongly internationally oriented, three-year project involves a PhD programme dedicated to the development of new knowledge on the polymorphism of active ingredients and to the advancement of methods for characterizing the solid state of their molecules.

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  • This strongly internationally oriented, three-year project involves a PhD programme dedicated to the development of new knowledge on the polymorphism of active ingredients and to the advancement of methods for characterizing the solid state of their molecules.
  • Two key areas of expertise to ensure competitiveness on the global pharmaceutical market,” said Giorgio Bertolini, Head of Research and Development Olon Group.
  • Thanks to 2.300 employees and 300 highly experienced and qualified people in R&D team, we represent a highly innovative and reliable partner.
  • In Olon, expertise and competence are combined with great flexibility at different levels, remarkably in the field of microbial fermentation, always considering human safety and environmental security.

AIM ImmunoTech Appoints Christopher McAleer, Ph.D. as Scientific Officer

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Monday, December 12, 2022

OCALA, Fla., Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AIM ImmunoTech Inc. (NYSE American: AIM) (“AIM” or the “Company”), an immuno-pharma company focused on the research and development of therapeutics to treat multiple types of cancers, immune disorders, and viral diseases, including COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, today announced the promotion of Christopher McAleer, Ph.D., from Deputy Scientific Officer to Scientific Officer.

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  • OCALA, Fla., Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AIM ImmunoTech Inc. (NYSE American: AIM) (“AIM” or the “Company”), an immuno-pharma company focused on the research and development of therapeutics to treat multiple types of cancers, immune disorders, and viral diseases, including COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, today announced the promotion of Christopher McAleer, Ph.D., from Deputy Scientific Officer to Scientific Officer.
  • Chris will make an excellent Scientific Officer,” said David Strayer, MD, AIM’s Chief Scientific and Medical Officer.
  • We are pleased to deepen his role with his appointment as Scientific Officer as we continue to advance our pipeline forward.
  • Additionally, Dr. McAleer has authored published manuscripts in several peer-reviewed science and nature journals, book chapters and scientific conference publications.

Awardees Selected for Inaugural Vernier Science Education Inspiration Grants

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

BEAVERTON, Ore., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vernier Science Education has named the 10 recipients of its inaugural Vernier Science Education Inspiration Grants. These STEM educators will each receive $1,000 in Vernier technology of their choosing, an annual license for the Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro app, and three hours of virtual professional development to further support their teaching as they foster students' STEM literacy.

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  • BEAVERTON, Ore., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Vernier Science Education has named the 10 recipients of its inaugural Vernier Science Education Inspiration Grants.
  • "There are so many educators who are passionate about bringing exciting, hands-on STEM learning opportunities to students," said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Science Education.
  • Forrest Radarian, Grand Canyon Unified School District, AZ
    To learn more about the 2022 Vernier Science Education Inspiration Grants and grantees, visit www.vernier.com/inspiration-grants .
  • For more than 40 years, Vernier Science Education has been committed to using our experience, knowledge, and passion to create the best and most reliable solutions for STEM education.

Applications Open for the 2022-2023 NSTA Awards Program

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is now accepting applications for its 2022-2023 Awards Program.

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  • The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is now accepting applications for its 2022-2023 Awards Program.
  • NSTA Awards honor K12 teachers, principals, professors, and other education professionals for their outstanding work and achievement in science and STEM education.
  • For more information about the NSTA Awards Program or to apply or nominate someone for an award, visit https://www.nsta.org/awards-and-recognition-program .
  • NSTA offers high quality science resources and continuous learning so that science educators grow professionally and excel in their career.

CYBER.ORG Expands Project REACH HBCU Feeder Program to Diversify the Cybersecurity Workforce

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

CYBER.ORG a workforce development organization funded by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency s (CISA) Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program (CETAP) grant today announced the expansion of Project REACH , a feeder program created to recruit a diverse body of K-12 students to pursue undergraduate cybersecurity degrees and bolster the U.S. cybersecurity workforce.

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  • CYBER.ORG a workforce development organization funded by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency s (CISA) Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program (CETAP) grant today announced the expansion of Project REACH , a feeder program created to recruit a diverse body of K-12 students to pursue undergraduate cybersecurity degrees and bolster the U.S. cybersecurity workforce.
  • Additional HBCUs are also considering joining Project REACH in the coming months.
  • With CISAs support, introducing this type of training to K-12 students proactively addresses the lack of diversity in the cybersecurity workforce, exacerbated by unequal access to K-12 cybersecurity education.
  • Project REACH, through resources provided by CYBER.ORG, is uniquely positioned to bridge the existing cybersecurity skills gap and help ensure that all students have access to cybersecurity education regardless of background.

Call for Submissions: The 2022-2023 Shell Science Teaching Award and the Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award

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Monday, August 29, 2022

The Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award is created for K12 classroom science teachers in urban settings, designed to help strengthen quality science teaching and enhance teacher content knowledge.

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  • The Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award is created for K12 classroom science teachers in urban settings, designed to help strengthen quality science teaching and enhance teacher content knowledge.
  • Shell is proud to honor distinguished science leaders with the Shell Science Teaching Award, one of the most coveted science educator awards, said Dr. Frazier Wilson, Director, Workforce Development Diversity Outreach, Shell USA, Inc.
  • Winners of the Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award will receive $1,800 in expenses to attend a future NSTA National Conference.
  • For more information about The Shell Science Teaching Award or the Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award, visit https://www.nsta.org/awards-and-recognition-program#tab .

Attention Science Educators: Registration Now Open for the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

The sixth annual Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge is now accepting applications for the 2022-2024 program.

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  • The sixth annual Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge is now accepting applications for the 2022-2024 program.
  • Shell USA, Inc. is pleased to support science educators with science resources providing students access to lab equipment to support their inquisitive interests.
  • The Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge equips school labs with equipment to increase quality educational outcomes, especially for science teachers who create innovative experiences for students despite limited lab environments.
  • For more information about the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge or to apply, visit https://www.nsta.org/shell-science-lab-regional-challenge .

Regional Winners of Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Competition Announced

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Twenty-seven science teachers have been named regional winners in the annual Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge.

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  • Twenty-seven science teachers have been named regional winners in the annual Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge.
  • We are extremely proud of this years regional lab challenge winners.
  • To enter the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge, K-12 science teachers located in select school districts near Shell assets were asked to describe their schools current laboratory resources, explain why laboratory upgrade support is needed, and describe their approach to science education instruction utilizing their schools current lab facilities.
  • The regional winners each received a school science lab makeover support package valued at $10,000 (for the elementary and middle levels) and $15,000 (for the high school level).

FEV Tutor Named 2022 Winner in Best of STEM Awards in the Bridging the Gap: Tutoring Programs for STEM Category

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

WOBURN, Mass. , July 27, 2022   /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FEV Tutor, the most comprehensive virtual tutoring solution in K-12, was selected as a 2022 winner in the "Bridging the Gap: Tutoring Programs for STEM" category. The 2022 Best of STEM Award provides EdTech companies with a fresh twist—an awards program judged by STEM educators for STEM educators: "The Educators Pick Best of STEM Awards." Winners were announced on July 21 at the NSTA National Conference on Science Education.

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  • WOBURN, Mass., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FEV Tutor , the most comprehensive virtual tutoring solution in K-12, was selected as a 2022 winner in the "Bridging the Gap: Tutoring Programs for STEM" category.
  • The 2022 Best of STEM Award provides EdTech companies with a fresh twistan awards program judged by STEM educators for STEM educators: "The Educators Pick Best of STEM Awards."
  • "Three years ago, we created the awards program EdTech was missingEducators Pick Best of STEM," said Daylene Long, CEO and Founder of Catapult X.
  • FEV Tutor leverages technology to deliver 1:1 high-impact and transformative personalized learning pathways through live, virtual tutoring sessions.

FEV Tutor is a Finalist in the 2022 Best of STEM Awards in the Bridging the Gap: Tutoring Programs for STEM Category

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

WOBURN, Mass., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  FEV Tutor, the most comprehensive virtual tutoring solution in K-12, has been selected as a finalist in the 2022 Educators Pick Best of STEM Awards. FEV Tutor is recognized in the "Bridging the Gap: Tutoring Programs for STEM" category.

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  • WOBURN, Mass., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FEV Tutor , the most comprehensive virtual tutoring solution in K-12, has been selected as a finalist in the 2022 Educators Pick Best of STEM Awards .
  • FEV Tutor is recognized in the "Bridging the Gap: Tutoring Programs for STEM" category.
  • The Educators Pick Best of STEM Awards is the only program created for educators and judged by a qualified panel of STEM educators.
  • "We are thrilled to be recognized by STEM educators for our tutoring programs and their impact on accelerating student growth."