Dr. Bethany Hall-Long, Delaware’s Lieutenant Governor, is a key figure in the STEM-focused community, promoting positive change and inclusivity. Her dedication to closing the education and opportunity gaps in STEM is vital for the field’s future. As a distinguished figure in Delaware politics, Professor of Nursing at the University of Delaware, and honorary chair …
STEMconnector is excited to share the news that as of December 11th, Ted Wells steps into the role of President, bringing a new chapter of leadership and innovation to the organization. In an email to the STEMconnector community, Pod Network CEO Dr. Webber said, “Ted has been an instrumental force in STEMconnector’s evolution since our inception …
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STEMconnector’s VP of Client Services, Ted Wells learns more about Regeneron’s Science Talent Search from Potoula Stavropoulos, Regeneron’s Director of Social Impact. TW | STEMconnector: First, can you tell us a bit about Regeneron and why STEM is so important to the company? PS | Regeneron: Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company …
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On January 19, Million Women Mentors hosted a Twitter Chat to celebrate National Mentoring Month. National Mentoring Month is a national campaign that raises awareness about the need for mentors as well as how each of us can work together to increase the number of mentors in an effort to help create positive outcomes for …
If you’re new to STEMconnector or a longstanding member, you know how important mentoring is to our collective efforts. The act of mentoring others can have far-reaching positive effects for both the mentor themselves as well as the one being mentored. At STEMconnector, we believe wholeheartedly in the value of mentoring and the importance mentors …
For the past 80+ years Time Magazine has announced their annual “Person of the Year” award which recognizes one person who has done the most to influence events of that year. This annual selection process is highlighted by the fact that the winner gets to adorn the cover of Time Magazine and becomes part of …
December 7-13, 2020 marks Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek), an annual call to action designed to introduce K-12 students to computer science, celebrate the contributions of their fellow students and teachers, and create opportunities to inspire the youth of today to pursue computer science. With CSEdWeek in full swing, there’s no better time than now …
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Dr. Katherine Bihr, Vice President of Programs and Education, TGR Foundation, A Tiger Woods Charity The academic year has begun. Back to school shopping was less about clothes and three-ring binders but instead focused on hotspots and laptops. Stress, fear, anxiety – yep, all present. But this school year is different. Very different. What’s particularly …
The Intel Foundation is excited to announce a partnership with the STEM Next Opportunity Fund (the legacy organization of the Robert N. Noyce Foundation), the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and many other technology and philanthropic leaders to launch a nationwide initiative designed to help close the gender, socioeconomic and racial diversity gaps in STEM …
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This blog post was written by STEM Next Opportunity Fund STEM Next Opportunity Fund, together with a wide range of technology and philanthropic leaders today launched the Million Girls Moonshot, a transformative, nationwide movement designed to close the gender gap in STEM and re-imagine who can engineer, who can build and who can invent. The …
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