Shawn Wei
Education & Workforce Development

From Caregiver to Engineer

This fall, Wei, a recent high school graduate from Berkeley, California, will begin studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southern California as a recipient of a Medtronic Spark Scholarship.
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Empowering the Next Generation of Female Scientists: Carrissa Dowdy Inspires Young Women’s Leadership Academy STEM Students

Carrissa Dowdy, Manager, Product Formulation, was invited to speak to the Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWLA) Girls Excelling in Math and Science (GEMS) group as part of their Women’s Empowerment Series.

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Bridging the Supply Chain Skills Gap: DP World’s Commitment to Future-Ready Education

The supply chain industry is evolving rapidly, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, automation, and sustainability initiatives. However, a major challenge persists — the gap between industry needs and traditional education models.

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DICK'S Sporting Goods Named Official Sporting Goods Retailer of the Texas Longhorns

The University of Texas at Austin Athletics and DICK'S Sporting Goods announced an exclusive multi-year brand sponsorship that names DICK'S as the "Official Sporting Goods Retailer of the Texas Longhorns."

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Curiosity Cube Teaches More Than 43,000 Students About Sustainability

Celebrating its sixth annual tour, the Curiosity Cube from MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, traveled across North America and Europe during 2024 to fuel curiosity and discovery among visitors.

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The AI Skills You’ll Need for 2025: IBM SkillsBuild Education Forecast

2024 was a remarkable year for the growth of AI and its impact on everything from work to education and even our personal lives.

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Baker Hughes and the University of California, Berkeley, Establish Global Decarbonization Research Institute

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, and the University of California, Berkeley have announced a new long-term research partnership to establish the Baker Hughes Institute for Decarbonization Materials at UC Berkeley’s College of Chemistry.

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Reaching for the Stars: TEACH-NW Students Connect With the ISS

Exploring the vastness of space has always been a captivating endeavor, and for a group of dedicated students at TEACH-NW, it's a dream coming true.

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Where Are They Now? 3M Young Scientists Are Changing the World One Innovation at a Time

The pursuit of becoming a scientist often starts with seeing something, wondering how it works and why. Science thrives when it’s rooted in deep curiosity and a desire to solve a problem—characteristics exemplified by the finalists for the 2024 3M Young Scientists Challenge.

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Free Resources From Discovery Education Connect Students to New Career Paths on Manufacturing Day and Beyond

Global edtech leader Discovery Education is celebrating Manufacturing Day by offering educators and students curated new resources connecting them to potential career paths in the manufacturing sector.

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Fueling Education for the Next Generation

The Henkel Scholarship Program was established to assist the children of employees in North America who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs.

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