STEM

Clarkson University’s Class of 2023 See High Placement Rate, Above-Average Salaries

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Friday, March 8, 2024

POTSDAM, NY, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the Clarkson University Class of 2023 are once again proving how valuable a Clarkson degree is.

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  • POTSDAM, NY, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the Clarkson University Class of 2023 are once again proving how valuable a Clarkson degree is.
  • The Clarkson Career Center said the average starting salary for undergraduate students is $71,735 and $90,474 for grad students.
  • Twice a year, Clarkson holds career fairs where students can meet with more than 200 potential employers in-person.
  • The targeted services model ensures that students across all majors receive the assistance and job opportunities needed to succeed.

Fortinet invests $30 million to build new cybersecurity tech hub in Alberta

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Friday, March 8, 2024

With support from Invest Alberta and Calgary Economic Development, and a grant from the Government of Alberta, Fortinet will expand into Calgary’s downtown, creating a cutting-edge cybersecurity tech hub.

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  • With support from Invest Alberta and Calgary Economic Development, and a grant from the Government of Alberta, Fortinet will expand into Calgary’s downtown, creating a cutting-edge cybersecurity tech hub.
  • To address the forecasted shortage of tech talent, Fortinet is providing new career paths to workers needing to re-train or acquire updated expertise.
  • Fortinet offers one of the industry's most extensive and comprehensive training programs , aimed at diversifying available tech talent.
  • “As a global leader in cybersecurity, Fortinet is committed to protecting and empowering communities right here in Alberta, fostering innovation and excellence.

Trinity University Receives Largest Gift in the University’s History for Naming of the D. R. Semmes School of Science

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Friday, March 8, 2024

San Antonio, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the largest gift in Trinity University’s history at $26.5 million, the University is honored to announce the naming of the D. R. Semmes School of Science .

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  • San Antonio, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the largest gift in Trinity University’s history at $26.5 million, the University is honored to announce the naming of the D. R. Semmes School of Science .
  • “This investment by the Semmes Foundation accelerates our goal to deliver the best undergraduate science education in the United States,” said Vanessa B. Beasley, Ph.D., President of Trinity University.
  • “The sciences are at the core of a broad liberal arts education, and Trinity fundamentally understands this.
  • “We look forward to collaborating with Trinity and offering its students real-world experience in the sciences.”
    The history between the Semmes Foundation and Trinity University runs deep.

NanoGraf Opens New R&D Facility in Chicago for Developing More Powerful Batteries

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

CHICAGO, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NanoGraf , the battery material company enabling stronger, lighter, longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries, today announced the opening of a new facility for advanced manufacturing and expanded R&D capabilities, increasing its Chicago footprint by nearly 400%.

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  • CHICAGO, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NanoGraf , the battery material company enabling stronger, lighter, longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries, today announced the opening of a new facility for advanced manufacturing and expanded R&D capabilities, increasing its Chicago footprint by nearly 400%.
  • This announcement comes shortly after the ribbon-cutting at NanoGraf’s Chicago headquarters at 400 N Noble Street, the Midwest’s first advanced silicon anode production facility.
  • “NanoGraf is developing better battery materials here in the United States,” said Francis Wang, CEO of NanoGraf.
  • In December 2023, NanoGraf was awarded an $8 million contract from the U.S. Army to increase the supply of batteries to soldiers.

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

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

“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 .

OpenSciEd Completes High School Biology Course with Final Unit Release

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Monday, March 4, 2024

New York, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OpenSciEd, a science curriculum company that creates free, high quality, open-education resource classroom materials for grades K-12, is excited to announce the release of its final biology unit.

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  • New York, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OpenSciEd, a science curriculum company that creates free, high quality, open-education resource classroom materials for grades K-12, is excited to announce the release of its final biology unit.
  • This marks the completion of the High School Biology full-year course, designed to empower educators and deeply engage students in a rigorous exploration of the world around them.
  • Educators now have access to a high school biology course that:
    Aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): All OpenSciEd units undergo a rigorous development process, ensuring they meet high quality standards for engaging student learning and alignment with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
  • The entire High School Biology course is now available for download on the OpenSciEd website.

STACK Infrastructure and IPI Partners Promote STEM Education with Girl Scouts of Colorado Partnership

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

DENVER, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STACK Infrastructure (“STACK”), the digital infrastructure partner to the world’s most innovative companies, in collaboration with IPI Partners (“IPI”), a global investment platform focused exclusively on digital infrastructure and other technology and connectivity-related real assets, today announced a partnership with Girl Scouts of Colorado .

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  • DENVER, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STACK Infrastructure (“STACK”), the digital infrastructure partner to the world’s most innovative companies, in collaboration with IPI Partners (“IPI”), a global investment platform focused exclusively on digital infrastructure and other technology and connectivity-related real assets, today announced a partnership with Girl Scouts of Colorado .
  • “We are thrilled to be partnering with Girl Scouts of Colorado to nurture today’s youth and open their eyes to the opportunities awaiting them in the world of data centers,” said Heather Paduck, Chief Financial Officer, STACK Americas at STACK Infrastructure.
  • Upon completion of this comprehensive learning experience, participants earn a STACK and IPI-sponsored patch exclusive to Girl Scouts of Colorado.
  • “We believe in the potential of every girl to change the world, and this partnership opens up new avenues for our Girl Scouts to understand the critical role data centers serve,” said Leanna Clark, CEO, Girl Scouts of Colorado.

Breezeline Scholarship Donation and STEM Fair Inspire Young Scientists in New Hampshire

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Monday, February 26, 2024

DURHAM, N.H., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Breezeline has teamed up with the University of New Hampshire athletics department and FIRST Robotics of New Hampshire to inspire young Wildcats fans to pursue science and technology studies and careers.

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  • DURHAM, N.H., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Breezeline has teamed up with the University of New Hampshire athletics department and FIRST Robotics of New Hampshire to inspire young Wildcats fans to pursue science and technology studies and careers.
  • On Saturday, February 24, Breezeline presented a science fair at the Whittemore Center Arena, ahead of the New Hampshire Wildcats men’s ice hockey game.
  • “This scholarship will help our New Hampshire students succeed by providing them with the monetary support they need,” said Ken St. Hilaire of FIRST New Hampshire Robotics.
  • In September, Breezeline donated $5,000 to STEAM initiatives at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire.

Simple Celebrates Women-Led Science Team by Spotlighting Unique Careers for Women in STEM

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Simple’s “Women Shaping Science” campaign aims to highlight the important and unique roles these women play inside the company and within the science community at-large.

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  • Simple’s “Women Shaping Science” campaign aims to highlight the important and unique roles these women play inside the company and within the science community at-large.
  • These strong STEM leaders shape Simple’s empirical approach to sustainable weight loss and healthy living on a daily basis, and champion other women to pursue less-traveled science careers in tech and AI.
  • The Science team is expertly-guided by Ro Huntriss, Chief Nutrition Officer and Registered Dietitian.
  • To begin your health journey with Simple, download the Simple app in the App Store or Google Play .

Miracle Recreation’s Rube Goldberg Miracle Machines Win GOOD DESIGN Award

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Designed for ages 2 and up, the Rube Goldberg Miracle Machines encourage collaborative play while also creating a dynamic and interactive experience that keeps kids engaged for hours. Three oversized, double-sided panels -- “Curiosity Thrilled the Cat”, “My Cup of Tea”, and “Goooaaalll” -- allow children to create constant motion using mechanisms such as levers, gears, pegs, balls, and spinners. Each panel design embodies Goldberg’s zeitgeist and serves as a gateway into STEM and STEAM learning for children.

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  • MONETT, Mo., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Miracle ® Recreation , a pioneer in manufacturing thrilling playgrounds for nearly a century, today announced its Rube Goldberg Miracle Machines™ playground equipment was named the winner of a prestigious GOOD DESIGN® Award.
  • “We thank the GOOD DESIGN Awards program for this recognition and welcome any community seeking to stir joy and wonder to consider adding Rube Goldberg Miracle Machines to their play space.”
    Designed for ages 2 and up, the Rube Goldberg Miracle Machines encourage collaborative play while also creating a dynamic and interactive experience that keeps kids engaged for hours.
  • Rube Goldberg Miracle Machines are a perfect complement to the brand’s Miracle Museum™ collection of products that create a children’s-museum-like experience on the playground.
  • For more information about the Rube Goldberg Miracle Machines, visit www.Miracle-Recreation.com/Machines