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Jul 16, 2020
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Women of Innovation: Inspiring STEM Equitability Award Finalists

The Inspiring STEM Equitability Award recognizes an individual who works to create a climate that is not only diverse but also inclusive of all people in such ways that further the success and promotion of the STEM fields. Equitability, diversity, and inclusivity are not just women’s issues — they are business, economic, and societal issues. Organizations need change agents who will champion equitability and diversity and encourage others to also become ambassadors of the eff

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Jul 22, 2013
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Air Force Announces New Grant Program

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research describes the following categories as being relevant to Air Force academic research: Dynamical Systems and Control Quantum & Non-Equilibrium Processes Information, Decision, and Complex Networks Complex materials and Devices Energy, Power, and Propulsion All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, but are reminded that the application process closes on September 15th. The application is available online at the Federal Busine

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Connecticut Science Center Teaching Program Expanded

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Jul 3, 2013
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Connecticut Science Center Teaching Program Expanded

State and local officials announced Tuesday that a professional development program at the Connecticut Science Center will triple in size thanks to a donation from the Andrew J. and Joyce D. Mandell Family Foundation. The program currently enrolls about 500 teachers per year, but with the new funding it will expand to 1,500 per year and soon will begin awarding graduate-level college credit. The size of grant was not disclosed, but Connecticut Science Center President and CEO

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CI’s $200M Fund to Nurture Bioscience Research

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Jun 25, 2013
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CI’s $200M Fund to Nurture Bioscience Research

Connecticut Innovations is taking a new investment approach as it prepares to launch a $200 million fund to spur bioscience research and development in the state. The fund, originally pitched by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and approved by lawmakers during the recent legislative session, will provide grants, equity investments, loans and loan guarantees to bioscience related initiatives over the next 10 years. In addition to investing in early stage companies, however, CI will provi

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2013 Girls Of Innovation Science Challenge

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Jun 18, 2013
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2013 Girls Of Innovation Science Challenge

The 2013 Girls of Innovation Science Challenge kicked off on Saturday, June 15 In elementary school, about as many girls as boys have a positive attitude toward science. But shortly thereafter, more girls than boys begin to turn away from Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). This results in the significant under-representation of women in many STEM careers. (Credit: Author. 2004. Science and Engineering Indicators 2004. National Science Foundation) Studies of

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UConn Grad Starts Medical Device Company

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May 30, 2013
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UConn Grad Starts Medical Device Company

Orthozon Technologies L.L.C., founded by the 2011 University of Connecticut graduate, is quickly gaining momentum in the medical device field. The company launched its first minimally invasive tool for spine surgeons in March and already the tool is being used in four Connecticut hospitals. In June Aferzon plans to position the tool in four additional states, and within his first year he expects to be running a more-than $1 million company with a developing portfolio of tools

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2013 Women of Innovation Finalist Biographies

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Feb 26, 2013
17 min

2013 Women of Innovation Finalist Biographies

Click on the names below to read about 2013 finalists. Lili Aramli Biology Teacher Greater Hartford Academy of Math and Science and the Academy of Aerospace and EngineeringKatherine Ayers Director of Research Proton OnSiteDr. Cynthia Barnett Program Founder Saturday AcademyLisa Braden-Harder Founder & CEO, North America Appen Butler Hill, Inc.Meghan Brunaugh CMO & Co-Founder C2C, LLC – DBA Combat2CareerTreese Campbell Staff Scientist United Technologies Research C

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Feb 13, 2013
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Connecticut Technology Council Announces 52 Finalists for Ninth Annual Women of Innovation® Awards P

Women leaders in technology, science and engineering to be honored March 19th Dr. Pamela Trotman Reid, Ph.D., President of University of Saint Joseph will give keynote HARTFORD, Conn., Feb 5, 2013 – The Connecticut Technology Council (CTC) today announced 52 finalists for the ninth annual Women of Innovation Awards Program. The program recognizes women across Connecticut – those in the workforce and students – who are innovators, role models and leaders in the fields of scien

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Jan 18, 2012
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Connecticut Technology Council Announces 53 Finalists for Eighth Annual Women of Innovation® Awards

Women leaders in technology, science and engineering to be honored March 1st, Dr. Alicia Abella of AT&T Labs to keynote awards ceremony The Connecticut Technology Council (CTC) today announced 53 finalists for the eighth annual Women of Innovation® Awards Program. The program recognizes women across Connecticut – those in the workforce and students – who are innovators, role models and leaders in the fields of science, engineering and technology. A winner in each of the eight

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Meet the 2012 Women of Innovation® Finalists

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Jan 16, 2012
18 min

Meet the 2012 Women of Innovation® Finalists

Presenting… The 2012 Women of Innovation® Entrepreneurial Innovation and Leadership Yvonne Akpalu CEO/Founder Why Science Dr. Akpalu is the CEO & Founder of Why Science, an education technology company igniting students’ passion for science/technology/engineering/mathematics learning. Why Science’s ground-breaking Poly & Mer technology makes STEM more accessible by combining the power of the “cloud” with state-of-the-art learning practices, programs and interactive media f

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Jan 6, 2012
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Women in STEM: A Gender Gap to Innovation

Interesting report from Economics & Statistics Admistration of the US Dept. of Commerce: This report finds that women are underrepresented both in STEM jobs and STEM undergraduate degrees and have been consistently over the last decade…. This underrepresentation has remained fairly constant over the past decade, even as women’s share of the college-educated workforce has increased. Given the high-quality, well-paying jobs in the fields of science, technology, engineering an

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Jan 28, 2011
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Connecticut #9 in 2010 State Tech & Science Index by Milken Institute

Connecticut fell to #9 in 2010 index released today. In its 2010 State Technology and Science Index, the Milken Institute ranks states that are investing in technology and science sectors, creating jobs, and expanding their economies as a result of these investments. The report — which is based on 79 indicators such as federal research and development funding, venture capital investment, and percentage of population with advanced degrees — serves as a benchmark for states to

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Sep 20, 2010
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State of CT – Grants available for employers in Manufacturing, Healthcare, Science Technology

The WorkPlace, Inc. announces the availability of approximately $280,000 in grant funds from the State of Connecticut for innovative approaches to developing a well-trained workforce. The WorkPlace seeks employers in Manufacturing, Healthcare, Science Technology Engineering & Math (STEM) and Green related industries to apply. Employers must have a company location in one the 20 communities that The WorkPlace, Inc. serves: Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bridgeport, Darien, Derby, Ea

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Aug 25, 2010
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U.S. Science and Engineering Graduate Enrollment, 2001-07

View the NSF data: http://ping.fm/ZsWkR U.S. graduate enrollment in science and engineering (S&E) increased by 3.3 percent in 2007 over comparable data from the previous year, according to the latest data from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This marks the largest increase since 2002 and follows several years of stagnant enrollment numbers. Female enrollment grew by 3.4 percent, slightly more than the 3.2 percent growth for men. Growth in Asian, Black, Hispanic, Americ

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Apr 22, 2010
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New Boehringer Ingelheim Science Quest Mobile Laboratory Brings Hands-On Science Education to Priori

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Connecticut United for Research Excellence, Inc. (CURE) today announced the launch of Boehringer Ingelheim Science Quest, a comprehensive initiative designed to bring hands-on science education directly to the Connecticut elementary schools that need it most. Download PDF of release here. A centerpiece of the effort is the Boehringer Ingelheim Science Quest mobile laboratory – a high-tech science classroom on wheels – that will

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Dec 11, 2009
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Connecticut Technology Council Announces Finalists for Sixth Annual Women of Innovation Awards Progr

Women leaders in technology, science and engineering to be honored during January 20 awards dinner The Connecticut Technology Council (CTC)’s Women of Innovation planning committee today announced the finalists for the sixth annual Women of Innovation awards program. This program recognizes women – those in the workforce and students – across Connecticut who are innovators, role models and leaders in their technology professions or fields of study. The winner in each of the e

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