Tag: STEM

United Pledges $1.25 Million in Support of Aviation and STEM Projects Across The Country This Back-to-School Season

Stuart Mitchell

As millions of students get ready to head back to school, United Airlines is stepping in to help families and educators with the rising costs of supplies and classroom necessities. United will donate $1.25 million to DonorsChoose.Org to fund aviation, and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) projects across classrooms in the airline’s seven Hub markets: Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C., New York, Houston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, as well as in Phoenix and across Hawaii. “Whether it’s using model planes to teach middle schoolers the dynamics of flight or…

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The PA Foundation publishes its first annual report and announces grant donations of over £1.2m in year one towards STEM and skills education

Stuart Mitchell

The PA Foundation has announced that it distributed over £1.2 million of grant-based funding in 2022 in its inaugural annual report. Published today, the report gives an insight into how The PA Foundation is delivering against its mission to develop and inspire people, particularly those facing disadvantage, to be the innovators and leaders of tomorrow. It also provides updates on initiatives established with its 20 charity partners to bridge accessibility gaps in the areas of STEM, digital skills training, and employment. The PA Foundation, the independent charity partner of PA…

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New global Drax Foundation launched to support STEM education and local community initiatives

Stuart Mitchell

Global renewable energy leader Drax Group has launched its new Drax Foundation which will significantly boost the grant funding it provides for non-profit organisations and social enterprises in the UK, US and Canada. The Foundation is a key part of Drax’s community strategy, which is focussed on ensuring that the business delivers a positive impact in the communities where it operates. Drax Foundation will fund initiatives that support education and skills development in Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM), as well as those that improve green spaces and enhance biodiversity…

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EY Australia aims to inspire 5000 girls in 2022 to pursue a career in STEM with free mobile app

Stuart Mitchell

EY Australia announces the EY STEM App will be rolled out with local support, following a successful pilot in the US and India. The free app aims to inspire girls 13-18 years of age pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) careers. Expressions of interest are now open for schools and non-profit organisations (working with female students aged 13 -18) wanting to receive access codes to activate the app’s user Rewards and full features, including digital gift vouchers to leading retailers, as well as mentoring opportunities with EY mentors and…

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Purple plaques, women innovators, STEM,

Stuart Mitchell

Purple plaques have been unveiled in schools across the UK to recognise the achievements of Women in Innovation Award winners to inspire more girls into STEM. The purple plaques are being affixed to the walls of the schools that 40 award winners attended. These were unveiled on 11 February, the day that the United Nations marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Developing pioneering innovations Women in Innovation Award winners receive a cash injection of £50,000 and bespoke mentoring to scale up and bring to market their…

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