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The Tech Interactive Announces New Polar Play Days Winter Event

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tech Interactive is both thrilled and "chilled" to announce Polar Play Days, a new winter event that will captivate visitors of all ages with a flurry of STEM-tastic activities. From November 25, 2023 to January 15, 2024, visitors will experience a world of frozen exploration that will spark their imaginations and their love for science.

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  • Science Meets Winter Fun in Downtown San Jose from Nov. 25 - Jan. 15, 2024
    SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tech Interactive is both thrilled and "chilled" to announce Polar Play Days , a new winter event that will captivate visitors of all ages with a flurry of STEM-tastic activities.
  • "San Jose is a favorite destination for wholesome holiday fun," said John LaFortune, President & CEO of Visit San Jose.
  • "We're thrilled to embrace the essence of winter wonder with Polar Play Days," said Katrina Stevens, President & CEO of The Tech Interactive.
  • Polar Play Days and admission to one IMAX film is included in the general price of admission to The Tech Interactive.

Global Music Icon and Tech Visionary, will.i.am, Honored with the 2023 James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award by The Tech Interactive

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tech Interactive will honor global music artist, tech entrepreneur, and philanthropist will.i.am with the 2023 James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award, presented by Applied Materials, Inc., at its sixth annual Tech for Global Good celebration on Saturday, Nov. 4. That night, The Tech Interactive's newest class of Tech for Global Good laureates –  innovative organizations that use technology to significantly advance health equity and improve lives – will also be honored and celebrated.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tech Interactive will honor global music artist, tech entrepreneur, and philanthropist will.i.am with the 2023 James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award, presented by Applied Materials, Inc., at its sixth annual Tech for Global Good celebration on Saturday, Nov. 4.
  • "He embodies the very essence of a global humanitarian who empowers individuals and communities through technology, and his positive influence is undeniable."
  • At the Tech for Global Good Celebration, will.i.am will participate in a fireside chat with the 2023 Global Humanitarian Reid Hoffman, Co-Founder of LinkedIn and Partner at Greylock.
  • The James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award recognizes individuals whose vision and leadership are focused on solving global problems.

GOGO Charters Drives into Silicon Valley, Providing Charter Bus and Shuttle Trips in San Jose

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GOGO Charters ®, the premier national charter bus and shuttle brand, announced today its official launch servicing San Jose .

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GOGO Charters ®, the premier national charter bus and shuttle brand, announced today its official launch servicing San Jose .
  • GOGO Charters will offer one-time and recurring group transportation services for various trips, events and special occasions.
  • GOGO Charters offers comprehensive group transportation options suitable for all types of trips.
  • "San Jose, renowned as the capital of Silicon Valley, is an iconic destination that deserves a hassle-free and convenient solution for group transportation," said Farzin Parsa, President of GOGO Charters.

ALL NEW SUMMER EVENT SERIES AT THE TECH INTERACTIVE

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tech Interactive, the world renowned science, technology and education center in the heart of Silicon Valley announced today it's Summer Event Series that includes Tech Tails: Pets Weekend June 24 & 25, Tech Topple: Domino Week from July 9-15 and Tech Flicks Film Fest June 23 & 24 and July 14 & 15.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tech Interactive, the world renowned science, technology and education center in the heart of Silicon Valley announced today it's Summer Event Series that includes Tech Tails: Pets Weekend June 24 & 25, Tech Topple: Domino Week from July 9-15 and Tech Flicks Film Fest June 23 & 24 and July 14 & 15.
  • The Tech Interactive will also have expanded summer hours beginning Memorial Day through August 1—staying open to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
  • Partnering with Mini Cat Town, this weekend event offers guests 15 minute 'kitten time" with the opportunity to adopt a furry friend.
  • The Tech Interactive is partnering with YouTube sensation Flash Domino and his group of chain reaction masterminds to build a world-record domino topple that will leave you in awe!

TECH CHALLENGE RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE AFTER THREE YEAR HIATUS

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tech Interactive, the world renowned science, technology and education center in the heart of Silicon Valley announced today the in-person return of The Tech Challenge, presented by Amazon on Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30 after a three year virtual program due to the pandemic. This year's event will take place in San Jose at South Hall.

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  • This year's event will take place in San Jose at South Hall.
  • The Tech's annual team design challenge for Grades 4-12 is the institution's signature and longest running program, celebrating 36 years in 2023.
  • "The Tech Challenge was created to introduce students to engineering—especially its invaluable role in solving real-world problems," Senior Director of The Tech Challenge Abby Longcor said.
  • "If there's a theme for this weekend it's resilience," said John Heinlein, Ph.D., The Tech Challenge Executive Committee Chair.

The Tech Interactive announces holiday activities for STEM learning on Winter Break

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tech Interactive is helping families make memories and cookie cutters over winter break Dec. 23 to Jan. 8. The science center in downtown San Jose is hosting a series of hands-on holiday activities that will help build STEM skills and encourage quality family time.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tech Interactive is helping families make memories and cookie cutters over winter break Dec. 23 to Jan. 8.
  • The science center in downtown San Jose is hosting a series of hands-on holiday activities that will help build STEM skills and encourage quality family time.
  • "We love seeing kids' faces light up when they discover something new with us," says Katrina Stevens, President and CEO, The Tech Interactive.
  • "We've been a place where families fall in love with STEM and learning for more than 25 years and are looking forward to another joyful season of innovating together."

Uoffer Held an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum Event at MIT University Campus on 14th October 2022

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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Uoffer is a North American Job Seeking Platform. Recently, it held an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum at MIT University Campus, where different speakers were invited to shed light on career planning.

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  • In the latest development, the company co-organized the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum on 14th October 2022 with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
  • Regarding the job-seeking trends this year in North America, he proposed his thoughts about finding a job at big tech companies.
  • The event attracted numerous figures from senior Chinese engineers from Silicon Valley and New York Chinese managers and CEOs.
  • Apart from expressing their satisfaction with the form, participants also early looked forward to more helpful information from Uoffer.

Changemakers innovating in sustainability honored at The Tech for Global Good Celebration

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Sunday, October 23, 2022
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tech Interactive honored entrepreneurs using technology to create a more sustainable future tonight at The Tech for Global Good celebration. Hundreds of Silicon Valley tech leaders, educators and community members gathered at the Signia by Hilton San Jose to meet the changemakers.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tech Interactive honored entrepreneurs using technology to create a more sustainable future tonight at The Tech for Global Good celebration.
  • Hundreds of Silicon Valley tech leaders, educators and community members gathered at the Signia by Hilton San Jose to meet the changemakers.
  • MicroByre engineers bacteria that could help transform bio-waste into life-saving cancer drugs, jet fuel, fertilizer, and other chemicals.
  • Their process has the potential to break our reliance on petroleum and radically reduce our carbon emissions.

Amazon and The Tech Interactive Announce New Amazon Future Engineer Hardware Design & Engineering Scholarship Recipients

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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SAN JOS, Calif., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amazon and The Tech Interactive are proud to announce the recipients of the first Amazon Future Engineer Hardware Design & Engineering (HDE) Scholarship.

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  • SAN JOS, Calif., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amazon and The Tech Interactive are proud to announce the recipients of the first Amazon Future Engineer Hardware Design & Engineering (HDE) Scholarship.
  • Amazon and The Tech Interactive are proud to announce the 14 recipients of a new $40,000 college scholarship.
  • "We are inspired by the talent and work ethic of our Amazon Future Engineer HDE Scholarship recipients, and look forward to seeing them at their Amazon internships," said Victor Reinoso, global director of Amazon's philanthropic education initiatives.
  • Amazon launched the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship program in 2019.

The Tech Interactive to give more families access to quality learning resources through sponsorship from Stanford Medicine Children's Health

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tech Interactive has announced plans to create delightful and engaging resources for families to explore critical thinking and problem-solving skills through a new sponsorship from Stanford Medicine Children's Health. As part of the three-year program, The Tech will create a STEAM activity guide available at libraries and healthcare practices later this month. The agreement will also build new and exciting ways to encourage visitors to enjoy Climb The Cascade, presented by Stanford Medicine Children's Health, and develop another exciting attraction for visitors next year.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Tech Interactive has announced plans to create delightful and engaging resources for families to explore critical thinking and problem-solving skills through a new sponsorship from Stanford Medicine Children's Health.
  • The agreement will also build new and exciting ways to encourage visitors to enjoy Climb The Cascade, presented by Stanford Medicine Children's Health, and develop another exciting attraction for visitors next year.
  • "We're thrilled to support such a creative and entertaining way to help kids discover their problem-solving potential," said Les Lifter, Chief Marketing Officer of Stanford Medicine Children's Health.
  • Prior sponsorship from Stanford Medicine Children's Health made possible one of The Interactive's most popular attractions, Climb the Cascade.