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Micron Releases ‘What Makes Us Micron’ 2023 Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Report

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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“Micron is focused on cultivating a work environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds combine to create innovative solutions to challenging technology problems,” said Micron President and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra.

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  • “Micron is focused on cultivating a work environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds combine to create innovative solutions to challenging technology problems,” said Micron President and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra.
  • “This impressive engagement underscores the vibrant, supportive community Micron fosters,” said Vice President and Chief Diversity Inclusion Officer Fran Dillard.
  • Micron also scored 100 on the Disability Equality Index and the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index in 2023.
  • The full Micron report, titled “What Makes Us Micron: 2023 DEI Report,” can be found at www.micron.com/dei .

Oshkosh Corporation Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, recently received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRCF) 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

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  • Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, recently received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRCF) 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).
  • The CEI is a national benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205486361/en/
    Oshkosh Corporation Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The CEI rates companies on detailed criteria falling under four central pillars: non-discrimination policies across business entities, equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families, supporting an inclusive culture and corporate social responsibility.
  • “At Oshkosh, we know that we are better together and people are the foundation of our business.

100 years and counting: Engineering alumnae embrace legacy of Auburn University's female trailblazers

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Today, 100 years later, Auburn Engineering alumnae are still making waves across the state of Alabama.

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  • Today, 100 years later, Auburn Engineering alumnae are still making waves across the state of Alabama.
  • Whitson graduated with high honors in electrical engineering and worked at Alabama Power, though she also received offers from General Electric and Westinghouse.
  • "In those 100 years, there were so many challenges they had to overcome.
  • She serves on the Electrical and Computer Engineering Advisory Council, on the Alumni Engineering Council and is a member of Auburn Engineering's 100+ Women Strong program.

CABEM Competency Manager Partners with Society of Women Engineers to Enhance Professional Development for Members

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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AUBURNDALE, Mass., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CABEM, a leader in enterprise learning and competency solutions, is proud to announce its collaboration with The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the world's largest advocate for women in engineering and technology. This partnership aims to provide SWE members with an innovative platform to support their competency framework and guide their professional development journey.

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  • This partnership aims to provide SWE members with an innovative platform to support their competency framework and guide their professional development journey.
  • We need women in our business - it's not just good for CABEM, but great for our industry.
  • With the integration of CABEM's Competency Manager , SWE members will have the opportunity to self-assess their proficiency in various professional categories.
  • We need women in our business - it's not just good for CABEM, but great for our industry."

Future Women Engineers Participate in Society of Women Engineers Event Today in Los Angeles

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Saturday, October 28, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Future women engineers attended a Society of Women Engineers event Invent It. Build It today in Los Angeles as part of the Society's Annual Meeting.

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  • Future women engineers attended a Society of Women Engineers event Invent It.
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Future women engineers attended a Society of Women Engineers event Invent It.
  • Build It today in Los Angeles as part of the Society's Annual Meeting.
  • Participating girls and parents/guardians will have the opportunity to talk to women engineers and STEM organizations about possible career paths.

Society of Women Engineers Earns $5 Million National Science Foundation Grant to Fund the Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Society of Women Engineers has been awarded a nearly $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to fund the Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative (WCEC)—a project that seeks to address the impact of retaining women of color in the engineering profession.

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  • The Society of Women Engineers has been awarded a nearly $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to fund the Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative (WCEC)—a project that seeks to address the impact of retaining women of color in the engineering profession.
  • Diverse Group of Grant Team includes SHPE, NSBE, AISES, and WEPAN
    CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Society of Women Engineers has been awarded a nearly $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to fund the Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative (WCEC)—a project that seeks to address the impact of retaining women of color in the engineering profession.
  • "Many organizations and companies have developed numerous programs and services for women engineers and engineers of color, but women of color engineers are often left underserved by these efforts."
  • "Professional STEM societies, academic institutions, and employers have developed numerous programs and services for women engineers and engineers of color, but women of color engineers are often left underserved by these efforts," Rincon said.

Construction Specifications Institute Chooses Billhighway for Chapter Management Solution

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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TROY, Mich., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) has partnered with Billhighway to streamline chapter administration and improve access to data for its 107 chapters and 10 regions. CSI's chapters provide members with high-quality local education programs, events, and real-world solutions that help them better understand their roles and responsibilities in the construction industry.

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  • CSI partners with Billhighway to streamline chapter administration, improve financial management, and enhance member engagement.
  • TROY, Mich., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) has partnered with Billhighway to streamline chapter administration and improve access to data for its 107 chapters and 10 regions.
  • As a full-service solution, Billhighway provides the essential resources needed for a successful chapter, including payment collection, budgeting, and expense management.
  • Mark Prevost, SVP of Growth at Billhighway, said, "Billhighway will empower CSI to streamline chapter operations for their volunteer leaders, significantly improving chapter performance and member engagement."

Hydrogen Gas Compression, Storage and Dispensing Systems Leader Fluitron Names Global Energy Industry Leader Heather Cykoski to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Fluitron , a leading manufacturer of integrated hydrogen gas compression, storage, and dispensing systems, today announced the appointment of Heather Cykoski, Group Vice President at ABB, to its Board of Directors.

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  • Fluitron , a leading manufacturer of integrated hydrogen gas compression, storage, and dispensing systems, today announced the appointment of Heather Cykoski, Group Vice President at ABB, to its Board of Directors.
  • Fluitron is a portfolio company of Ara Partners , a decarbonization-focused private equity firm.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230516005481/en/
    “I am extremely pleased to join the Fluitron board as it begins to enter a new era of technological innovation and operations excellence,” said Cykoski.
  • Cykoski holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Texas A&M University and IMD’s Executive Leadership Program from IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland.

CDM Smith’s Reboot Re-Entry Program Marks 5-Year Anniversary with 2023 Cohort

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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BOSTON, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDM Smith’s Reboot Re-Entry Experienced Professionals Program continued this year as the 2023 cohort began their career re-entry journey in January.

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  • BOSTON, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDM Smith’s Reboot Re-Entry Experienced Professionals Program continued this year as the 2023 cohort began their career re-entry journey in January.
  • Each participant has a unique background that ultimately led them to the Reboot program at CDM Smith.
  • After a 15-year career break, chemical engineer Rana Khoury Patsiotis was introduced to the program by a CDM Smith employee.
  • Now in its fifth year, the Reboot program has also proved to be an effective and impactful talent source for the firm.

Meritage Homes Gives More Than $2.5 Million in 2022 To Build Stronger Communities Nationwide

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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In addition to donating three mortgage-free homes in 2022, the homebuilder contributed over $1.1M through its Meritage Cares foundation.

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  • In addition to donating three mortgage-free homes in 2022, the homebuilder contributed over $1.1M through its Meritage Cares foundation.
  • This year, Meritage hosted more than 15 events across cities nationwide to plant trees and enhance the urban tree canopy.
  • Meritage Homes is the seventh-largest public homebuilder in the United States, based on homes closed in 2021.
  • Meritage Homes has delivered over 160,000 homes in its 36-year history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality construction, and award-winning customer experience.