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Primer Announces Former US Army General Stephen J. Townsend to its Federal Advisory Board

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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Stephen J. Townsend will join its Federal Advisory Board.

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  • Stephen J. Townsend will join its Federal Advisory Board.
  • General Townsend served as Combatant Commander of U.S. AFRICOM, after commanding the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command and XVIII Airborne Corps.
  • I look forward to working alongside the talented experts on its Federal Advisory Board," said General Townsend.
  • "I'm incredibly excited to welcome former U.S. AFRICOM Commander Stephen Townsend to Primer's Federal Advisory Board," said Primer CEO Sean Moriarty.

Clarkson University Team Awarded Grant to Support North Country High School Students’ interest in Clinical Neuroscience

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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This  program is designed to address key, modifiable barriers that limit student interest in and the ability to succeed in health care careers.

Key Points: 
  • This  program is designed to address key, modifiable barriers that limit student interest in and the ability to succeed in health care careers.
  • BRAIN-STEM provides local 9th–12th grade students and high school teachers, with five-day summer camps and an afterschool program to explore neuroscience.
  • Key to the success of the program includes Clarkson undergraduate students who serve as near-peer mentors and role models to high school participants.
  • This widely disseminated work will allow the North Country to be on the forefront of educating future healthcare professionals.

Stantec selected to design new STEM building for University of North Texas at Dallas

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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EDMONTON, Alberta and DALLAS, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TSX, NYSE:STN

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  • EDMONTON, Alberta and DALLAS, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TSX, NYSE:STN
    Stantec , a global leader in sustainable design, has been selected to provide integrated design services for the new 122,000-square-foot Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) building at the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD).
  • The latest addition to the Dallas campus will reflect the logic, rigor, efficiency, and optimism of scientific learning through an innovative design that is clearly and functionally organized.
  • Stantec has steadily helped clients across North America respond to evolving academic and STEM learning, with related projects such as: Yale University Science Building ; The University of Texas at Dallas Sciences Building; University of Lethbridge Science Commons (with KPMB Architects); West Chester University Sciences & Engineering Center ; Central Michigan University Biosciences Building ; Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi Engineering & Life Sciences Research Building; and The University of Texas at Permian Basin School of Engineering Building .
  • Stantec is ranked as a top 10 design firm by Engineering News Record and Architectural Record and ranked the #1 A/E firm by Building Design + Construction for 10 consecutive years.

North Carolina State University Student Receives SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The SBB Research Group Foundation named Christal Mae Concepcion Dita a recipient of its STEM scholarship. The $2,500 award empowers students to create value for society by pursuing higher learning through interdisciplinary combinations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The SBB Research Group Foundation named Christal Mae Concepcion Dita a recipient of its STEM scholarship.
  • Christal Dita, a junior, studies Biotechnology and Zoology at North Carolina State University.
  • Previously, Dita worked alongside Ph.D. students at the Peng Lab at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine to investigate how genetic variations affect immunity.
  • "Christal is a dedicated and impressive young scientist, and we are thrilled to support her work with this scholarship," said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the SBB Research Group Foundation.

AIST to Hold 5th RD20 Conference on Oct. 4-6 in Fukushima, Renewable Energy Frontier

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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TOKYO, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as "AIST") based in Tokyo will hold an international conference, "The 5th RD20," from Wednesday, October 4, to Friday, October 6, 2023 in Fukushima, a frontier for renewable energy development. The conference is part of Tokyo GX Week organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Online participation in the conference including on-demand viewing is available.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as "AIST") based in Tokyo will hold an international conference, "The 5th RD20," from Wednesday, October 4, to Friday, October 6, 2023 in Fukushima, a frontier for renewable energy development.
  • The conference is part of Tokyo GX Week organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
  • Online participation in the conference including on-demand viewing is available.
  • The 5th RD20 consists of the following sessions.

AIST to Hold 5th RD20 Conference on Oct. 4-6 in Fukushima, Renewable Energy Frontier

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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TOKYO, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as "AIST") based in Tokyo will hold an international conference, "The 5th RD20," from Wednesday, October 4, to Friday, October 6, 2023 in Fukushima, a frontier for renewable energy development. The conference is part of Tokyo GX Week organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Online participation in the conference including on-demand viewing is available.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as "AIST") based in Tokyo will hold an international conference, "The 5th RD20," from Wednesday, October 4, to Friday, October 6, 2023 in Fukushima, a frontier for renewable energy development.
  • The conference is part of Tokyo GX Week organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
  • Online participation in the conference including on-demand viewing is available.
  • The 5th RD20 consists of the following sessions.

Think Together and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Host LA Reads Storytimes with Los Angeles Dodgers greats Clayton Kershaw, Al Ferrara and Dennis Powell

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Saturday, September 23, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marked the culmination of Think Together's month-long work with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation to support LA Reads, their literacy program with engaging and educational resources that make reading fun for everyone. In partnership with Compton Unified and Lynwood Unified School Districts, nearly 150 second- and third-grade students across four schools participated in readings by Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, former pitcher Dennis Powell and former outfielder Al Ferrara.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marked the culmination of Think Together's month-long work with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation to support LA Reads, their literacy program with engaging and educational resources that make reading fun for everyone.
  • In partnership with Compton Unified and Lynwood Unified School Districts, nearly 150 second- and third-grade students across four schools participated in readings by Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, former pitcher Dennis Powell and former outfielder Al Ferrara.
  • "We're incredibly thankful for our longstanding partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, which continues to provide enriching experiences for our students," shared Randy Barth, founder and CEO of Think Together.
  • These students receive enriched programmatic experiences, in addition to core academic afterschool programing, thanks to partnerships like the one with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.

Brown University Student Receives SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The SBB Research Group Foundation named Anna Dubey a recipient of its STEM scholarship. The $2,500 award empowers students to create value for society by pursuing higher learning through interdisciplinary combinations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The SBB Research Group Foundation named Anna Dubey a recipient of its STEM scholarship.
  • The $2,500 award empowers students to create value for society by pursuing higher learning through interdisciplinary combinations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
  • Anna Dubey, a sophomore, studies Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Brown University.
  • "Anna's dedication not only to her own education but to the education of others, is what makes her a great fit for our scholarship," said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the SBB Research Group Foundation.

Newark Public Schools Introduces the Nelson Mandela Elementary School: Where Dreams Take Flight Towards Leadership through STEM Education

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Dreams will take flight in the school's namesake, Nelson Mandela, a symbol of resilience and unwavering dedication to positive change.

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  • Dreams will take flight in the school's namesake, Nelson Mandela, a symbol of resilience and unwavering dedication to positive change.
  • With this philosophy at the core, the Nelson Mandela Elementary School will empower students to turn their dreams into reality".
  • The Nelson Mandela Elementary School is dedicated to working closely with parents, local businesses, and community organizations to create a supportive and enriching learning environment.
  • The inauguration of Nelson Mandela Elementary School marks an exciting chapter in the educational landscape of the district and our city.

Fintech Founder Bridges Gender Gap in STEM Through Mentor, Student Programs

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to Axios, less than 10% of all fintech companies worldwide are founded or co-founded by women.1 As a female business owner in the fintech sector, Monica Eaton, founder and CEO of Chargebacks911, has seen this gender disparity firsthand, largely attributing it to a lack of senior-level female mentors available to foster the next generation of women in tech. This problem exists in many STEM-related fields. In 2023, women comprise only 24% of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce in the United States.2 To help break this stigma, Eaton is lending her platform and voice to create growth opportunities for women of all ages to break down these barriers through her LIFT and Paid for Grades programs.

Key Points: 
  • As a pioneer and industry leader in the fintech space, Monica Eaton, founder and CEO of Chargebacks911, has been a relentless advocate for bridging the gender divide within STEM.
  • LIFT provides mentorship, guidance, and networking opportunities to women, empowering them to break through pre-conceived barriers and thrive in a traditionally male-dominated field.
  • Mentors were rewarded $400 each, and schools earned $100 per student for programs and supplies.
  • By investing in the education, mentorship, and empowerment of youth and women, we are building a more inclusive and innovative future for fintech.