Office of the Vice President of the United States

NASA Names Two Diversity Champions for Agency

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Monday, March 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced Monday he is taking additional steps forward to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) at the agency.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced Monday he is taking additional steps forward to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) at the agency.
  • "Now, more than ever, NASA is leading all of humanity on an unprecedented journey of discovery, exploration and innovation," Nelson said.
  • As diversity ambassador, Shih will further NASA's DEIA initiatives by building key strategic alliances with external partners, enabling NASA to continue being a model agency and leader for DEIA.
  • As Shih transitions to the role of diversity ambassador, Ho will bring extensive DEIA expertise to the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity.

Carolina Collaborating with OpenBench to Enhance Therapeutic Discoveries

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) and Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) have partnered with OpenBench, Inc., the first success-driven service for small molecule hit discovery, to advance drug discovery at Carolina. The partnership is focused on high-value oncology targets identified by researchers at the University.

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  • "Carolina has world-renowned foundational research expertise in cancer, infectious diseases, neuroscience, and other disease areas," said Interim Vice Chancellor for Research Penny Gordon-Larsen.
  • "Our new collaboration with OpenBench will provide our researchers with opportunities to access cutting-edge, virtual screening methodologies to accelerate translation of novel biological discoveries into potential therapeutic products."
  • "We are delighted to team with OpenBench to unlock the commercial and therapeutic potential of emerging scientific discoveries."
  • OpenBench is currently engaged in industry and academic partnerships across a range of target classes and therapeutic areas.

AMGEN FOUNDATION MORE THAN DOUBLES COMMITMENT TO LABXCHANGE, FREE VIRTUAL SCIENCE EDUCATION PLATFORM

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Monday, June 20, 2022

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Amgen Foundation today announced an increased commitment to LabXchange, an online science education platform that provides users with access to high-quality science education resources at no cost. The Amgen Foundation is expanding its impact on science education with Harvard's Vice Provost of Advances in Learning by more than doubling their investment in LabXchange. As the founding and lead sponsor of LabXchange, the Amgen Foundation has committed $30 million to enhance science learning opportunities for students and educators worldwide in addition to the $13 million previously donated.

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  • THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Amgen Foundation today announced an increased commitment to LabXchange, an online science education platform that provides users with access to high-quality science education resources at no cost.
  • The Amgen Foundation is expanding its impact on science education with Harvard's Vice Provost of Advances in Learning by more than doubling their investment in LabXchange.
  • With over 16,000 resources, these learning experiences complement in-person education to build science literacy and inspire the next generation of scientists.
  • The Amgen Foundation brings the excitement of discovery to the scientists of tomorrow through its signature programs, including LabXchange, Amgen Scholars, and the Amgen Biotech Experience.

University of Connecticut Partners with Renogy to Unveil STEAM Tree

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

STORRS, Conn., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Connecticut (UConn) on Friday hosted the first public unveiling of the STEAM Tree, a solar based sustainability project launched in collaboration with Renogy, a leading commercial provider of renewable energy products. With the application of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM), the STEAM Tree is a solar powered tree designed by a cross-departmental team of students and professors with diverse knowledge and varying sets of skills.

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  • With the application of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM), the STEAM Tree is a solar powered tree designed by a cross-departmental team of students and professors with diverse knowledge and varying sets of skills.
  • "The STEAM tree project represents a vast array of opportunities that can pave the way for a brighter future.
  • "We're excited to embark on more STEAM initiatives with Renogy to keep bringing diverse ideas, practices, and people together."
  • To learn more about Renogy and the STEAM Tree project, visit https://www.renogy.com/blog/university-of-connecticut-solar-steam-tree .

New Faculty Fellowship Program Aims to Recruit Psychology and Counseling Teaching Faculty from Under-Represented Communities

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Newton, Massachusetts, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- William James College, a leading college for the education of psychology, leadership, and behavioral health professionals, has announced the launch of a new institution-wide teaching faculty fellowship program for recent graduates with doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Organizational and Leadership Psychology, and School Psychology.

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  • Newton, Massachusetts, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- William James College, a leading college for the education of psychology, leadership, and behavioral health professionals, has announced the launch of a new institution-wide teaching faculty fellowship program for recent graduates with doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Organizational and Leadership Psychology, and School Psychology.
  • The program will prepare fellows to use their skills, experiences, and expertise to engage in paradigm shifting inclusive teaching, advising, and research practices as well as in administrative and leadership positions in academia.
  • The Fellowship is intended to prepare Fellows for future Core Faculty positions at WJC and in other academic settings.
  • The Teaching Faculty Fellowship is a collaboration between the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Center for Workforce Development , and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

White House Continues to Support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by Glenda Glover, Ph.D., JD, CPA

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

As president of Tennessee State University, I see first-hand the difficulties that HBCUs experience and the continuing, looming disparity in the educational gap.

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  • As president of Tennessee State University, I see first-hand the difficulties that HBCUs experience and the continuing, looming disparity in the educational gap.
  • The President and Vice President have provided historic support for HBCUs and invested in HBCUs at unprecedented levels.
  • We must now work with Congress to pass the legislation that will more sustainably support HBCUs.
  • We all must continue to work with Congress to pass this legislation as it would indeed Build Back Better HBCUs.