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PhD Science from Great Minds Earns High Marks in Rigorous Review from WestEd

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Richmond, Va., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PhD Science®, an elementary school science curriculum developed by Great Minds PBC®, has earned high marks from WestEd, an independent nonprofit research organization.

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  • Richmond, Va., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PhD Science®, an elementary school science curriculum developed by Great Minds PBC®, has earned high marks from WestEd, an independent nonprofit research organization.
  • The rigorous review examined PhD Science kindergarten lessons.
  • PhD Science is a free and open educational resource in Grades K–2 that is designed to engage students in authentic science practice.
  • No other science curriculum has to date earned equally high marks from WestEd for its kindergarten materials.

Bank of America Donates $1 Million to Discovery Place

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bank of America is announcing a $1 million donation to Discovery Place to provide students and teachers resources and skills for education and career development to meet the growing demand for STEM jobs. In fact, companies will need to fill more than 88,500 STEM related jobs in the Mecklenburg County area by 2028. This partnership will provide the Charlotte area with a workforce pipeline which is essential to the continued economic growth of the region.

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  • "Discovery Place plays a critical role in providing the necessary educational resources for the greater Charlotte region," said Kieth Cockrell, President of Bank of America Charlotte.
  • In 2018 the bank donated property at Sixth and Poplar Streets to Discovery Place to develop the Bank of America STEM Center for Career Development.
  • For more information about Discovery Place Science, call 704-372-6261, visit discoveryplace.org , or connect with Discovery Place Science on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and YouTube .
  • For more Bank of America news, including dividend announcements and other important information, visit the Bank of America newsroom and register for news email alerts .

Diverse Design Teams Selected to Advance Howard University’s Capital Projects

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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Notable for the substantial levels of diversity and alumni involvement among firm leadership and staff, the selected teams offer an array of local and national expertise to advance Howards major capital projects.

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  • Notable for the substantial levels of diversity and alumni involvement among firm leadership and staff, the selected teams offer an array of local and national expertise to advance Howards major capital projects.
  • These facilities are major components of the Universitys latest Campus Master Plan and will advance Howards educational mission.
  • For its design, Howard strategically selected a team composed of Perkins&Will, R. McGhee & Associates, and KDA.
  • Soon, Howard will announce critical support teams to advance these groundbreaking projects, including owners representation and pre-construction services.

BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY FOR IPS-DERIVED CELL THERAPIES TURNED INTO GMP PLATFORM BY TREEFROG THERAPEUTICS & INVETECH

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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"TreeFrog Therapeutics introduces a breakthrough technology for cell therapy, which impacts scale, quality, as well as the efficacy and safety potential of cellular products.

Key Points: 
  • "TreeFrog Therapeutics introduces a breakthrough technology for cell therapy, which impacts scale, quality, as well as the efficacy and safety potential of cellular products.
  • Automating this disruptive technology and turning it into a robust GMP-grade instrument is a tremendous achievement for our team.
  • Started in 2019, the collaboration between TreeFrog and Invetech led to the delivery of a prototype in October 2020 .
  • TreeFrog Therapeutics is a French-based biotech company aiming to unlock access to cell therapies for millions of patients.

New Outdoor STEM Pavilion Dedicated to Long-Time Meadows Coach & Faculty Member Jack Concannon

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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The naming rights were secured by a donation from the Ramsey familya prominent family in The Meadows community.

Key Points: 
  • The naming rights were secured by a donation from the Ramsey familya prominent family in The Meadows community.
  • And when we thought about the outdoor pavilion, we started thinking about the development of student-athletes."
  • Based on this criteria, the one name that clearly stood out to the Ramseys was long-time Meadows coach and faculty member, Jack Concannon.
  • The plaque dedication reads:
    "In honor of Teacher and Coach Jack Concannon, who has selflessly dedicated countless hours inside the classroom and on the playing fields to develop student-athletes.

JTEC Energy and JES Founder Dr. Lonnie Johnson Inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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ATLANTA, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JTEC Energy and Johnson Energy Storage announced that the companies' founder, Super Soaker inventor Dr. Lonnie Johnson, was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

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  • ATLANTA, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JTEC Energy and Johnson Energy Storage announced that the companies' founder, Super Soaker inventor Dr. Lonnie Johnson, was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
  • Dr. Johnson was joined by his family and by the CEOs of Johnson Energy Storage and JTEC Energy.
  • "Being inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame is the achievement of a lifetime, and we are proud of our founder and of the work he does every day.
  • Led by Mike McQuary, JTEC Energy was spun off from Johnson Research & Development to fully develop and commercialize the JTEC device.

Howard University Announces $785 Million Investment to Accelerate Renovations and Construct New Academic Centers

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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This is a watershed moment in the history of our institution, said Wayne A. I. Frederick, president of Howard University.

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  • This is a watershed moment in the history of our institution, said Wayne A. I. Frederick, president of Howard University.
  • Because of the tremendously enhanced financial posture we have worked so hard to achieve, the state of the University has never been stronger.
  • Howard University will construct new academic-targeted centers on its campus, marking the largest investment in academic classroom space in 38 years.
  • The investment in these academic centers was approved specifically to fund academic real estate projects and represents a continuation of the Universitys overall investment in campus infrastructure.

US Sports Camps and STEM Center USA Present STEM Camps for California Youth

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --US Sports Camps and STEM Center USA are excited to announce the launch of STEM summer camps held at prestigious campuses across California.

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  • SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --US Sports Camps and STEM Center USA are excited to announce the launch of STEM summer camps held at prestigious campuses across California.
  • STEM Camps is the combination of US Sports Camps' four decades of experience in safety, enrichment, and fun along with the trusted curriculum and instruction of STEM Center USA.
  • For over 47 years, US Sports Camps has partnered with coaches across the country to produce leading youth sports camps.
  • Since 2011, STEM Center USA has worked with 25,000+ students through in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats.

SIUE's Colaninno Leads Efforts to Reduce and Prevent Sexual Harassment and Assault in New National Role

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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According to Colaninno, research demonstrates that archeologists, primarily students and early career professionals who identify as female, experience sexual harassment and assault at alarming rates.

Key Points: 
  • According to Colaninno, research demonstrates that archeologists, primarily students and early career professionals who identify as female, experience sexual harassment and assault at alarming rates.
  • With the creation of this critical position, SEAC is prioritizing efforts to reduce and prevent the frequency at which its members are subjected to sexual harassment and assault.
  • "My research focuses on how instructors of field schools can make their field schools safer and more inclusive for students by reducing and preventing behavior that is considered harassment and/or sexual harassment," Colaninno explained.
  • Colaninno will lead efforts that support SEAC's commitment to creating an environment where members feel comfortable, safe and free from harassing behavior.

Ripken Foundation and Group 1001 Open Youth Development Park On Grounds of Prince George's County Police Department

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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This multi-purpose turf park will be on the grounds of the Prince George's County Police Department, the first YDP in the nation to be built on the grounds of a police department.

Key Points: 
  • This multi-purpose turf park will be on the grounds of the Prince George's County Police Department, the first YDP in the nation to be built on the grounds of a police department.
  • The relationship between CRSF and the Prince George's County Police Department runs deep and is longstanding.
  • Malik Aziz, Chief of Police for the Prince George's County Police Department said, "This is a wonderful thing for the children of our county.
  • Prince George's County Police Department is proud to provide service to a diverse demographic and geographic area.