Using PI Day to Teach Data Literacy

Fri, 03/12/2021 - 10:15

Pi Day is not only a fascinating mathematical concept and number, it’s also a fun way to connect the classroom to data.

Rockwell Automation Tools Power Roller Coasters Like Valravn at Cedar Point

Tue, 03/09/2021 - 10:30

Did you ever wonder how a roller coaster works? The answer is revealed in this video which shares the “magic” behind the technology powering Valravn roller coaster at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio.

Loyola University Chicago's School of Environmental Sustainability Hosts Annual Climate Change Conference Virtually

Tue, 03/09/2021 - 09:30

Loyola University Chicago’s new School of Environmental Sustainability (SES) today formally announced it will host its annual Climate Change Conference virtually this year from Monday, March 15, 2021, to Thursday, March 18, 2021.

The Power of Peer Learning to Combat E-Cigarette Use

Tue, 03/09/2021 - 10:15

Financial Literacy Challenge From Jackson Charitable Foundation and Discovery Education Inspires Community Collaboration to Win $10,000

Thu, 03/11/2021 - 09:15

Jackson Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit with the mission to advance financial knowledge on a national scale, and Discovery Education today opened the 5th annual Cha-ChingTM Money Smart Kids Contest. The contest enables communities to vote for their school to win $10,000 to use toward critical educator resources to teach kids how to earn, save, spend, and donate.

Financial Women's Association Celebrates International Women's Day With Mentee Leadership Program on the Priority of ESG in the Financial Markets

Mon, 03/08/2021 - 13:45

Ninety One, a global investment manager, joined the Financial Women’s Association of New York in celebrating International Women’s Day with a keynote program: The Priority of ESG in the Financial Markets.

Celebrating the Power of an HBCU Education and its Impact on 3M's Culture

Fri, 03/05/2021 - 16:00

For 3Mers who graduated from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), the impact of their education on the contributions they bring to work are evident.

Introduce a Girl to Engineering

Tue, 03/16/2021 - 11:50

WSP USA's Lauren Taylor shares her experience: "Growing up, I got the opportunity to learn a lot about people in the STEM field, including historical figures. But for me, inspiration really comes from everyday people."

Associate Spotlight: From Retool Your School HBCU Recipient to Program Advocate

Mon, 03/08/2021 - 11:00

Jasmine Gurley is a Home Depot associate who has seen firsthand how impactful the Retool Your School program is.

Governor Morehead School and Students Gain From HP Support

Fri, 03/05/2021 - 08:00

At a time when students everywhere are struggling with remote instruction, students at North Carolina’s Governor Morehead School (GMS), the state’s residential school for the blind and visually impaired, also faced the additional challenge of not having enough technology that fit their unique needs.