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First NSF Genealogy of Life (GoLife) Awards
Evolution on earth can be modeled on a “tree of life” which shows the genealogical relationships among living and extinct creatures. Charles Darwin first used the term “tree of life” in the early 1800s to describe the concept of a branching-off of species from ancestors. Now we use the term phylogeny, devised by biologist Ernst Haeckel,…
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17 Trailblazing Women Honored by Women Tech Council
17 trailblazing women and five college students were honored by the Women Tech Council. The 2014 Women Tech Awards recognizes women with ties to Utah who are changing the face of technology. Along with these women, eBay Inc. was awarded The Impact Award for its exceptional work advancing women in technology. This year’s recipients join a…
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Engineering Executive Sue Nowicki Honored at Women of Influence Awards Ceremony
Sue Nowicki, engineering director at Northrup Grumman, was among 27 women to be recognized for their business acumen and community spirit at the recent Buffalo Business First Women of Influence Awards. Nowicki was honored in the Corporate Executive category, which recognizes female executives who have made their mark in a large corporate environment. She has…
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AT&T’s Lori Lee Recognized as One of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business
Lori Lee, who leads AT&T Home Solutions, was named by Fortune Magazine as one of 2014’s 50 Most Powerful Women in Business. AT&T Home Solutions provides U-verse high speed Internet, TV and VOIP, in addition to traditional telephone service and advanced advertising. AT&T Home Solutions is responsible for nearly $23 Billion in annual revenue. Under Lee’s…
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Women in STEM Podcast Episode 9 – Lauren Aycock, Many-body Physicist
Interview with Lauren Aycock, Graduate student in Physics at Cornell University & Joint Quantum Institute. Lauren is doing guest research at National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) on many-body physics.
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Detroit Lions Help Launch STEM Programs in 2 Detroit Schools
Detroit Lions, Athletes for Charity and Tata Technologies are partnering to launch a STEM program at 2 Detroit Public Schools. The program aims to improve learning outcomes and student interest in STEM, while also developing their skills in reading and writing, creating pathways to success in post-secondary education and 21st century careers. Two schools have…
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Learn Science: How Apollo Spacecraft Flew Without Wings
NASA’s Apollo Spacecraft was cone-shaped and had no wings, yet it was able to fly, including some ability to change direction and speed. Learn more about the science and engineering of Apollo’s flight thanks to Amy Shira Teitel: For more info, read Amy’s blog post on Vintage Space: How Apollo Flew Without Wings
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Webucator Launches Program to Provide Free Technology Training to High School Students
While most of us might agree that kids today are more comfortable with technology, that doesn’t mean they know how to leverage it or use it for professional or business reasons. Webucator, a national training company, is providing free technology training to high school students. Included are a wide range of self-paced courses including web…
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13-Year-Old Shani Zuniga Designs Energy Saving Home Climate App #WomenInSTEM
Who says you have to be an adult to invent something useful? 13-year-old Shani Zuniga, together with her father, Gabi, and their neighbor Danny Eizips have created a cloud-controlled home heating and cooling device called Ventix. Unlike Nest, which controls the overall climate in the entire house, the Arduino-based Ventix can be used to control…
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Black Girls Code Receives $50k TechCrunch Include Grant
Black Girls Code, whose mission is to increase the number of women of color in STEM fields by empowering girls to become innovators, leaders and builders of their own futures, is the recipient of the first TechCrunch Include Grant of $50,000. By reaching out girls through workshops, summer camps and after school programs, Black Girls Code…
