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Val DiGiorgio is an entrepreneur with a strong sense of community. A philanthropist in his local area, he enjoys giving back to those in need.
In 2020, Tirey J. Ford American Legion Post 21 was contacted by H.E.R.O.E.S. Care, a nonprofit organization based in St. Louis, Missouri. The nonprofit explained that they were in critical need of replacing a food pantry resource in the community which had recently been closed. H.E.R.O.E.S.
On August 9, 2022, Marshall County Schools will open their doors to welcome students and teachers back for another exciting year of learning. But this year, there's something new on the table and in the curriculum. The product of county and district wide collaboration, these new programs offer unique learning opportunities to students in grades K-12.
Initially launched in Detroit in 1991, STARBASE is a program created by the U.S. Department of Defense for children in grades 4-6. The program focuses on hands-on learning in the STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Popular STARBASE lessons include aerospace engineering, robotics, physics, rocketry, technology, chemistry, solar powered vehicles and even a LEGO league!
The JSU Girls STEM Academy Summer Program is an opportunity available to high school girls in grades 9-12 who have maintained a 2.5-3.0 GPA throughout their most recent school year. Of course, the girls must also be interested in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
This summer, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio is offering military families free visits during the first week of July 2022. From July 2nd thru the 10th, military personnel and their families will receive free admission into the Zoo and Aquarium.
You may know him from the clever "Glitterbomb vs Porch Pirates" series that seems to go viral more and more with each annual installment during the Holiday Season. Mark Rober is a creative engineer who designs some of the coolest and most clever devices out there!
The Michigan Air National Guard 127th Wing welcomes hundreds of Detroit area students to take part in three aviation-focused Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) day programs. This interactive experience is currently available to local high school and middle school students who are interested in pursuing training and career opportunities in military and civilian aviation.
In May 2022, Clarkson University's Beacon campus launched a new STEAM program that combines environmental science with science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Over the course of the program, more than 400 local 5th and 6th grade students set out on the 70-acre nature preserve of Denning's Point State Park to take part in lessons instructed by members of Clarkson's College of Environmental Sciences.
Setting out to empower middle school students, Verizon, NACCE and RSCC launched the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program in under-resourced schools across America. The program intends to offer resources and learning opportunities in STEM subjects in order to inspire an environment that encourages students to pursue careers in technology fields.