Science & Education

The Franklin Institute Celebrates 200 Years of Recognizing Excellence in Science and Technology with Announcement of 2024 Franklin Institute Awards Laureates

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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As part of its bicentennial celebrations, The Franklin Institute proudly announces the laureates of the 200th year of the Awards Program.

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  • As part of its bicentennial celebrations, The Franklin Institute proudly announces the laureates of the 200th year of the Awards Program.
  • Since its inception, The Franklin Institute Awards Program has honored the most influential scientists, engineers, and inventors who have significantly advanced science and technology.
  • Bank of America returns in 2024 as the Presenting Sponsor of The Franklin Institute Awards Ceremony and Dinner for the 22nd consecutive year.
  • For more information about The Franklin Institute Awards Program and the 2024 laureates, please visit fi.edu/awards.

GSK SCIENCE IN THE SUMMER™, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE, EXPECTED TO REACH OVER 27,000 YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS THE PHILADELPHIA REGION AND NATIONWIDE THROUGH GROWING PARTNERSHIPS WITH OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PARTNERS AND LIBRARIES

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GSK Science in the Summer™, a free STEM program for elementary-aged students designed to inspire the next generation of scientists, returns with a new "Be a Physicist!" theme and an expanded footprint and curriculum. Supported by GSK and led by The Franklin Institute, the program expects to reach over 27,000 students throughout 78 organizations while providing valuable tools and training for 530 educators across the combined National and Greater Philadelphia networks.

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  • Supported by GSK and led by The Franklin Institute , the program expects to reach over 27,000 students throughout 78 organizations while providing valuable tools and training for 530 educators across the combined National and Greater Philadelphia networks.
  • They will play the role of a sound engineer, laser scientist, accident investigator, power plant engineer, and materials scientist by finding solutions to problems tackled by these scientists.
  • Located in the heart of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is a renowned and innovative leader in science and technology learning and a dynamic center of activity.
  • As Pennsylvania's most visited museum, it is dedicated to creating a passion for learning about science by offering access to hands-on science education.

DTE Energy Foundation awards $1.25 million to create vibrant and diverse arts and culture initiatives

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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Arts and culture bring people together by fostering understanding and celebrating the diversity in all of our unique backgrounds, said Lynette Dowler, president, DTE Foundation.

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  • Arts and culture bring people together by fostering understanding and celebrating the diversity in all of our unique backgrounds, said Lynette Dowler, president, DTE Foundation.
  • The DTE Foundations goal is to encourage diverse communities by addressing racial equity and justice through arts education, public engagement work, and cultural institutions.
  • "We're so thrilled that DTE Energy Foundation has awarded UMS with one of its Arts and Culture grants," said UMS Vice President for Education and Community Engagement Cayenne Harris.
  • It will also fund the DTE Energy Foundation Educator of the Year award, which highlights outstanding work in arts education.