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Geena Davis Institute Publishes New Study Revealing Women in STEM are Underrepresented in TV and Film

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New findings from the latest report by the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media reveal male STEM characters on-screen continue to outnumber female STEM characters, despite 71% of young women ages 11-24 agreeing it is important to have female STEM representation on-screen.

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New findings from the latest report by the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media reveal male STEM characters on-screen continue to outnumber female STEM characters, despite 71% of young women ages 11-24 agreeing it is important to have female STEM representation on-screen.
In collaboration with IF/THEN® , an initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies , the new study, "Portray Her 2.0, An Analysis of 15 Years of Women in STEM On-Screen, 2007–2022," takes a closer look at the depiction of STEM characters in TV and film, and outlines recommendations for improving diverse STEM representation across entertainment media.
Findings from "Portray Her 2.0" revealed:
There has been little change in the amount of female STEM characters since 2007, with 37% in 2007-2017, and 38% of STEM roles portrayed by women from 2018-2022.
From 2018-2022, STEM characters of color increased to 42% of all STEM roles, compared to 29% in 2007-2017.

Sullenberger Aviation Museum Prepares for Takeoff

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The former Carolinas Aviation Museum has officially announced its new moniker: the Sullenberger Aviation Museum, honoring Capt. C.B. "Sully" Sullenberger, who, along with his crew, famously landed US Airways Flight 1549 safely in New York City's Hudson River.

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Formerly the Carolinas Aviation Museum, the newly minted Sullenberger Aviation Museum unveils refreshed name to match its new mission and state-of-the-art facility
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The former Carolinas Aviation Museum has officially announced its new moniker: the Sullenberger Aviation Museum, honoring Capt.
"Sully" Sullenberger, who, along with his crew, famously landed US Airways Flight 1549 safely in New York City's Hudson River.
"The Sullenberger Aviation Museum will be the premier aviation museum of the Southeast and will allow visitors to experience the past, present and future of aviation like never before," said Sullenberger Aviation Museum Board Chair Marc Oken.
Projected to open by the end of 2023, the 105,000-square-foot Sullenberger Aviation Museum multi-building campus will offer immersive learning experiences like flight simulators, interactive exhibits, STEM education programs and authentic RFID storytelling of the Carolinas' past, present and future in aviation.

10th Season of Hearst Media Production Group's Lucky Dog Premieres January 7 on CBS

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

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NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucky Dog, America's premier, Emmy-winning pet show airing weekends on CBS and produced by Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), will begin its 10th season January 7 – and HMPG and CBS will celebrate the milestone with special episodes and events.

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New Season Features 200th Dog Adopted, Crossover Episode with Mission Unstoppable's Miranda Cosgrove, and CBS Price Is Right Appearance by Series' Hosts
NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucky Dog, America's premier, Emmy-winning pet show airing weekends on CBS and produced by Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), will begin its 10th season January 7 – and HMPG and CBS will celebrate the milestone with special episodes and events.
Lucky Dog is hosted by husband-and-wife team Eric and Rashi Khanna Wiese and sponsored by Blue Buffalo.
In each episode the Wieses rescue a shelter dog, rehab and train it, then find it the perfect new forever home.
"Lucky Dog continues to be a remarkably engaging show with compelling content that strikes a chord with weekly viewers," said Frank Biancuzzo, President of Hearst Media Production Group.

Hearst Media Production Group and The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters Set To Premiere Original TV Series, Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward, on NBC

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters return to broadcast network television in an exclusive partnership with Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), on the premiere of Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward.

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Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward will showcase the players' achievements both on and off the court as ambassadors of goodwill.
"The Harlem Globetrotters have been entertaining fans and spreading Goodwill around the world for almost 100 years," said Keith Dawkins, President of Harlem Globetrotters & Herschend Entertainment Studios.
The Globetrotters were founded in 1926 by sports agent-turned coach Abe Saperstein as the Chicago Globetrotters, becoming the Harlem Globetrotters in 1929.
Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG),a business unit of Hearst Television, is an independent producer and distributor of original programming for TV stations, broadcast and cable networks and streaming services.

The Henry Ford's Second Annual Invention Convention Globals presented by Pratt & Whitney Honors 174 Young Inventors from Across Two Hemispheres, Four Countries

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Monday, August 29, 2022

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On August 26, 2022, 174 young inventors from participating Invention Convention Nationals programs in the United States, Mexico, Singapore, and China were honored during the second annual Invention Convention Globals, presented by Pratt & Whitney. The virtual celebration was hosted by Inventor and Senior Director Product Design & Development at Hasbro, Gray Bright with special keynote speaker Kavita Shukla, founder and CEO of FRESHGLOW and inventor of the FreshPaper. To watch this year's ceremony visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGqTP5quotQ&feature=youtu.be

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On August 26, 2022, 174 young inventors from participating Invention Convention Nationals programs in the United States, Mexico, Singapore, and China were honored during the second annual Invention Convention Globals, presented by Pratt & Whitney
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On August 26, 2022, 174 young inventors from participating Invention Convention Nationals programs in the United States, Mexico, Singapore, and China were honored during the second annual Invention Convention Globals, presented by Pratt & Whitney.
To watch this year's ceremony visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGqTP5quotQ&feature=youtu.be
Invention Convention Globals participation consists of select student inventors from Invention Convention affiliates across the globe.
Eleventh-grader Akhila Ram, U.S., first place winner in the 9th-11th grade category for the Continuous Groundwater Monitoring with Machine Learning invention.
This is how we at Pratt & Whitney approach our work, and this is why we are inspired to go beyond.

1985 Modena Spyder "Ferris Bueller Car" on Display at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation as part of Hagerty Drivers Foundation Showcase

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Starting this month, the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, in partnership with the Hagerty Drivers Foundation, welcomes a rotating selection from the National Historic Vehicle Register's prestigious group of culturally significant automobiles. This special pop-up will showcase a new vehicle from the Register every six months, beginning with the 1985 Modena Spyder, better known as the "Ferris Bueller car."

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DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Starting this month, the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, in partnership with the Hagerty Drivers Foundation, welcomes a rotating selection from the National Historic Vehicle Register's prestigious group of culturally significant automobiles.
This special pop-up will showcase a new vehicle from the Register every six months, beginning with the 1985 Modena Spyder, better known as the "Ferris Bueller car."
This special display is included with admission to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.
Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school.

Hearts of Heroes, Celebrating First Responders, Launches Fourth Season July 2 on ABC Stations Nationwide

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

The program airs on ABC stations as part of "Weekend Adventure," an educational/informational programming block airing Saturday mornings in most local markets.

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The program airs on ABC stations as part of "Weekend Adventure," an educational/informational programming block airing Saturday mornings in most local markets.
The new season debuts July 2 heading intowhat NOAA predicts will be another active hurricane season nationwide across ABC owned and affiliated television stations, where the show consistently has drawn more than 800,000 total weekly viewers in its weekend timeslot.
Hearts of Heroesis co-produced by HMPG along with series sponsor BELFOR Property Restoration, the world's largest property restoration and disaster recovery services company.
Hearts of Heroesis hosted by Ginger Zee, chief meteorologist for "Good Morning America" and ABC News; BELFOR CEO Sheldon Yellen serves as the show's expert on safety, disaster recovery and other topics.

The Henry Ford partners with ITC to expand energy education and inspire innovation

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Monday, June 20, 2022

DEARBORN, Mich., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Henry Ford is partnering with ITC Holdings Corp., the largest independent transmission company in the United States, to educate and inspire its community of learners and the next generation of inventors about how electricity enables innovation.

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"The Henry Ford was founded to inspire the next generation of innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs," said Patricia Mooradian, president and CEO of The Henry Ford.
"ITC is known for its commitment to innovation to creatively problem-solve and create a better future.
ITC has pledged $1.25 million to support the The Henry Ford over the five-year partnership.
Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school.

Breakthrough U.S. and Japan Private Sector Partnership Announced

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Building off the success of the U.S.-Japan Competitiveness and Resilience Partnership (CoRe), launched last April, the Council on Competitiveness (Council) and the Japan Innovation Network (JIN) are today announcing a new initiative: The U.S.-Japan Commission on Innovation and Competitiveness.

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President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida both confirmed their commitment to the CoRe partnership during their recent summit in Tokyo.
"The Council on Competitiveness, having long defined and shaped a private sector innovation agenda in the United States from the local, to the regional, to the national levels is honored to join with the Japan Innovation Network in launching this distinctive, joint commission.
"Japan Innovation Network was established in 2013 based on a research project of the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to transform Japan into an Innovation Nation.
JIN represents Japan in the technical committee of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for Innovation Management Systems (IMS) as the exclusive national institution.

Young Inventors from Across the Country Return to The Henry Ford for Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals June 1 - June 3, 2022

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

DEARBORN, Mich., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Henry Ford is proud to announce the return of Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals to its campus June 1-June 3, 2022. The seventh annual event once again takes place inside The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation where more than 300 young inventors from across the country can display their inventions alongside the greatest innovations in American history. The multi-day competition comes to a close on Friday, June 3, 2022 with an awards ceremony hosted by The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation correspondent Albert Lawrence, with special guest Jay Flores, a Global STEM Ambassador. More than 80 awards, including cash prizes, trophies, medals and patent applications will be handed out.

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DEARBORN, Mich., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Henry Ford is proud to announce the return of Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals to its campus June 1-June 3, 2022.
More than 147,000 K-12 inventors from across the country participate in Invention Convention Worldwide programs each year, with the hopes of advancing to the U.S. national competition.
The mission of Invention Convention Worldwide is to bring Invention Education to young inventors everywhere.
The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.