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Leidos presented the Alamo AFCEA Education Foundation (AAEF) with a $12,500 donation. The Education Foundation disbursed $500,000 to K-2 and college STEM education efforts this year alone. AAEF is dedicated to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines at all academic levels. The foundation aims to spark and nurture interest in STEM by providing resources to educators, institutions, and activities within the broader Chapter Regions. #TeamLeidos https://bit.ly/4ePhsAy

The CCP Cloned America’s Leading STEM High School — and U.S. Educators Helped October 10, 2024 Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) in Fairfax County, Virginia, has come under scrutiny for its connections to Chinese interests. The school reportedly received $3.6 million from groups linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) since 2014. This alarming revelation has prompted Virginia's Secretary of Education to request information regarding the school's ties to these entities. Concerns escalated when it was revealed that a TJHSST employee communicated with Chinese officials about creating a "How to Clone TJHSST Handbook," which included curriculum materials and operational plans. Critics argue that this collaboration raises questions about the influence of foreign entities on American education.In response to these developments, Virginia's government has vowed to investigate the extent of CCP influence in local schools. As the situation unfolds, parents and educators alike are left questioning the implications of such partnerships on the integrity of the educational system. https://lnkd.in/etYpS-ye

Having just done a keynote for the Tampa Bay Librarians - one in which I was supposed to mention the STEM festival (https://lnkd.in/gc_KZeMz) - it occurs to me that there are so many young people that we need to be the Guardians of Information. STEM is also about: - information science (understanding the what and how data, information knowledge and wisdom come together in stories) - digital preservation (a field my daughter is crushing on her snapchat) - partnership and community engagement We have so much value we can add when we understand that the Science Technology Engineering and Maths ARE ALL CHANGING ! We need more perspectives, more diversity, more collaboration across these "fields" that should never have been mono or single cultures. We are so much stronger and better when we weave what we have together.

Leidos presented the Alamo AFCEA Education Foundation (AAEF) with a $12,500 donation. The Education Foundation disbursed $500,000 to K-2 and college STEM education efforts this year alone. AAEF is dedicated to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines at all academic levels. The foundation aims to spark and nurture interest in STEM by providing resources to educators, institutions, and activities within the broader Chapter Regions. #TeamLeidos https://bit.ly/4ePhsAy

🌟 Announcing the Bynes Bright Future Scholarship Fund! 🌟 I'm thrilled to share the launch of the Bynes Bright Future Scholarship Fund, a transformative initiative dedicated to supporting students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This scholarship fund aims to alleviate the financial burden for students who face challenges in covering college expenses, ensuring they can focus on their education and future. Attending an HBCU is a dream for many, but the financial strain can be overwhelming. The high costs often lead to stress and anxiety, affecting students' mental, physical, and emotional well-being. The Bynes Bright Future Scholarship Fund is here to lessen the financial hardship. Your contributions can make a significant impact, providing opportunities for talented and deserving students to achieve their academic goals without the stress of financial constraints. Together, we can create a brighter future and empower the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Join us in this meaningful cause and help pave the way for success. Every donation counts and brings us closer to our mission of supporting HBCU students in need. Let's make a difference together. Let’s shine bright🌟 #BynesBrightFuture #HBCUSupport #ScholarshipFund #EducationMatters #InvestInTheFuture

Did you know that according to a 2020 University of Idaho news article, "the science and technology sectors in Idaho have boomed over the past decade. Today, 25% of Idaho's revenue and 70% of exports are from those industries and the number of high-tech jobs in Idaho has increased by 61%. Yet, Idaho-based companies are having trouble filling open positions with the local workforce." Investing in STEM and making a donation to Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation you will: Empower Students: Spark curiosity and engagement through interactive learning experiences, like the International Science & Engineering Fair. Equip Educators: Offer professional development opportunities to enhance STEM teaching skills. Bridge the Gap: Ensure equitable access to quality STEM education for all Idaho students, especially those in rural and underserved communities. Donate now: https://lnkd.in/gBmEV-uy

Corporate and foundation grants can be the game-changer for STEM programs. Learn how to secure them in this guide. https://hubs.la/Q02-mlMq0 #STEMGrowth #CorporateFunding #EducationGrants

IEEE Foundation Director and VP of Development, John McDonald, shares the value of the philanthropy that drives the IEEE Foundation and IEEE’s many programs for students in an article detailing his mentor-mentee relationship with University of Florida, Gainesville undergraduate Max Petlick. “There’s no greater feeling as a mentor than to use your experience to help others achieve their own success.”, John says. Read along to see how direct philanthropy and scholarships are a virtuous cycle: https://lnkd.in/eR4yHVnD

We are proud to announce the launch of a new MDA Space Indigenous Student Scholarship program, designed to help develop the next generation of industry leaders while promoting greater Indigenous participation in STEM education and the space industry. In partnership with Indspire, an Indigenous national charity dedicated to investing in the education of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people, the MDA Space Indigenous Student Scholarship will be awarded to five indigenous post-secondary students enrolled in STEM related programs. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VBBLuF #MDASpace #MissionMDA

#newarticle | Black or mixed Black heritage students are still under-represented in the geospatial industry and the ‘knowledge access level’ to enter the industry tends to be a higher education degree. In an attempt to encourage Black or mixed-Black heritage students, Esri UK has partnered with Akama Fund, a charity dedicated to supporting students and facilitating accessible scholarships, to create a new scholarship program for them. Designed to support 60 higher education students, in disciplines related to the geospatial industry, the Geospatial Student Accelerator scheme will make awards totaling £30,000 in the first year. How can we make the geospatial industry more inclusive? Thelma Onyeka | Peter Wilkinson | #geospatial #geospatialindustry #inclusionmatters #inclusiveeducation #inclusion https://lnkd.in/gX93CkwR