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Applications Now Open for Middle School Science Teachers to Participate in 2024 National STEM Scholar Program

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Applications are now open for middle school science teachers nationwide to apply for a spot in the 2024 class of the National STEM Scholar Program, a unique professional development program providing advanced STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) training, national network building, and "big idea" project support for the middle school teachers of aspiring scientists.

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  • Applications are now open for middle school science teachers nationwide to apply for a spot in the 2024 class of the National STEM Scholar Program, a unique professional development program providing advanced STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) training, national network building, and "big idea" project support for the middle school teachers of aspiring scientists.
  • Advanced STEM education and leadership training on the campus of Western Kentucky University (WKU) May 26 – June 1, 2024.
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Applications are now open for middle school science teachers nationwide to apply for a spot in the 2024 class of the National STEM Scholar Program , a unique professional development program providing advanced STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) training, national network building, and "big idea" project support for the middle school teachers of aspiring scientists.
  • All expenses – travel, lodging, meals – are included
    Sponsored attendance at the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) National Conference in March/April 2025.

National Stem Cell Foundation and The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science Announce Selection of 2023 National STEM Scholars

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ten middle school teachers from eight states have been selected to participate in the prestigious National STEM Scholar Program, a unique professional development program providing advanced STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) training, national network building and project support for middle school science teachers nationwide.

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  • By investing in influential middle school STEM teachers, program reaches thousands of students in classrooms today and far into future.
  • STEM Scholars convene on WKU's campus for a week of advanced STEM training and finalize their projects with input from their STEM Scholar class colleagues.
  • Dr. Julia Link Roberts, Executive Director of The Gatton Academy, added, "this partnership will accrue benefits for the National STEM Scholars, middle school students in their classrooms, and the middle school science teachers with whom they collaborate.
  • By June 2023, National STEM Scholars will have directly and indirectly impacted more than 104,000 middle school students in the U.S.

Applications Now Open for 2023 National STEM Scholar Class

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Applications are now open for middle school science teachers nationwide to apply for a spot in the 2023 class of the National STEM Scholar Program, a unique professional development program providing advanced STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) training, national network building, and "big idea" project support for the middle school teachers of aspiring scientists.

Key Points: 
  • Applications are now open for middle school science teachers nationwide to apply for a spot in the 2023 class of the National STEM Scholar Program, a unique professional development program providing advanced STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) training, national network building, and "big idea" project support for the middle school teachers of aspiring scientists.
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Applications are now open for middle school science teachers nationwide to apply for a spot in the 2023 class of the National STEM Scholar Program , a unique professional development program providing advanced STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) training, national network building, and "big idea" project support for the middle school teachers of aspiring scientists.
  • Each successful Scholar applicant receives the following:
    Advanced STEM education and leadership training on the campus of WKU May 28 June 3, 2023.
  • All expenses registration, travel, lodging, meals are included
    About the National Stem Cell Foundation:
    The National Stem Cell Foundation (NSCF) funds adult stem cell and regenerative medicine research, underwrites the National STEM Scholar Program for middle school science teachers nationwide, and covers copays and deductibles for children of limited means participating in clinical trials for rare diseases.

National Stem Cell Foundation Announces the Selection of Ten Middle School Science Teachers in Eight States to Participate in 2022 National STEM Scholar Program

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ten middle school teachers in eight states have been selected to participate in the prestigious National STEM Scholar Program, a unique professional development program providing advanced STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) training, national network building and project support for middle school science teachers nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • Ten middle school teachers in eight states have been selected to participate in the prestigious National STEM Scholar Program, a unique professional development program providing advanced STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) training, national network building and project support for middle school science teachers nationwide.
  • By investing in influential middle school STEM teachers, program reaches thousands of students in classrooms today and far into future.
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ten middle school teachers in eight states have been selected to participate in the prestigious National STEM Scholar Program, a unique professional development program providing advanced STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) training, national network building and project support for middle school science teachers nationwide.
  • Selected projects are chosen for maximum impact in middle school classrooms where research shows lifelong STEM career decisions are being made.

WKU strives to be high-level university with global influence

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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Looking back on the 10-year journey, the university has achieved fruitful outcomes with more than 2,100 graduates starting at the university and heading out onto the world stage, according to Wang Li, Chancellor of the university.

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  • Looking back on the 10-year journey, the university has achieved fruitful outcomes with more than 2,100 graduates starting at the university and heading out onto the world stage, according to Wang Li, Chancellor of the university.
  • After receiving a PhD from Zhejiang University, he started working at Zhejiang University before he moved to work on postdoctoral research at the University of Waterloo in Canada in 1995.
  • "I sincerely hope that in the future, I can lead the university to reach a new height and develop it into an international and high-level university," Wang said.
  • In the future, Wang said WKU will insist on establishing itself as a "high-level and international" university, carrying on the historic mission and constantly exploring and innovating development paths.

HerdDogg Joins WKU SmartHolstein Project to Accelerate Data Collection and Analysis for Landmark Genetic Study

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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The WKU SmartHolstein Lab is a strategic, synergistic partnership between Holstein Association USA and Western Kentucky University Department of Agriculture and Food Science.

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  • The WKU SmartHolstein Lab is a strategic, synergistic partnership between Holstein Association USA and Western Kentucky University Department of Agriculture and Food Science.
  • The SmartHolstein team is examining the practical use of data for on-farm decision making, with additional analytics performed by AgriTech Analytics, a DHI dairy records processing center owned by Holstein Association.
  • Animal data is captured and transmitted in real time, and producers can augment animal records with their own insights and reporting.
  • The HerdDogg system enables animal tracking, welfare monitoring and traceability via a cloud-based platform and an easy-to-use mobile application.

Rice University Sticks with AstroTurf for Football Stadium

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Thursday, August 12, 2021
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HOUSTON, August 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rice University football re-ups with Astroturf, the iconic company that invented the synthetic turf industry in the 1960s.

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  • HOUSTON, August 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rice University football re-ups with Astroturf, the iconic company that invented the synthetic turf industry in the 1960s.
  • Symmetry is a certified AstroTurf distributor and is expertly installing the new field at Rice Stadium.
  • The new AstroTurf field at Rice Stadium is one more chapter in the company's storied history with Rice Athletics.
  • This latest installation for the football team will replace the RootZone 3DM system AstroTurf installed at the stadium in 2014.