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Innovation & Technology

SERVIR West Africa | Assisting Governments to Take Advantage of Publicly Available Data

Apr 27, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Changing climate and strained ecological systems in West Africa intensify pressure from population growth, urbanization, and conflict over resources, all of which pose a substantial threat to economic growth and people in the region. Communities face recurring droughts, floods, food insecurity and famine, and population displacement.

Research, Reports & Publications

EY EMEIA Financial Services Releases its 2016 Sustainability Report: 'Our Sustainability Journey'

Apr 27, 2017 5:00 AM ET

EY continues its sustainability journey with its latest report exploring the six material issues the financial services industry is facing, and reflects on their journey with their clients, people and communities.

Education

Fox’s ‘Xploration Station’ Launches Third-Annual #StudentAstronaut Contest, Giving STEM Students the Chance to Train for a Trip to Mars

Apr 26, 2017 8:30 PM ET

As space exploration efforts around the world focus more and more on mounting a manned mission to Mars, Xploration Station’s latest #StudentAstronaut contest offers America’s top STEM students the chance to join the action. The contest, now in its third year, allows college students to compete for an all-expenses-paid trip to Hawaii to train for a journey to Mars alongside Xploration Outer Space host Emily Calandrelli. Students should apply by posting their video submissions to the Xploration Station Facebook page by Sunday, May 28. Xploration Station is a three-hour block of STEM programming for teens and their families airing weekend mornings primarily on Fox TV Stations in more than 100 million homes nationwide.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ingersoll Rand Finance Vice President Honored for Accomplishments in the Manufacturing Industry

Apr 26, 2017 6:30 PM ET

Kristen Actis-Grande, vice president, finance for Ingersoll Rand’s Residential HVAC and Supply business was recognized as one of 130 recipients of The Manufacturing Institute’s 2017 Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award. The STEP Ahead Awards recognize women who demonstrate excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of manufacturing, from the factory-floor to the C-suite.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Education Case Study Report Released!

Apr 26, 2017 5:45 PM ET

Just released: Purposeful Partners: Private Sector Solutions to Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow. Learn how the private sector is playing a role in building tomorrow's workforce. Access the report here.

Research, Reports & Publications

Boeing, WHC Showcase Conservation Paired with Cleanup

Apr 26, 2017 5:20 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Tri Cities Area FIRST Robotics Teams Fundraising for World Competition

Apr 26, 2017 4:15 PM ET

Three FIRST Robotics teams from the Tri Cities area will compete in the FIRST Robotics World Finals this week, April 26 - 29 in St. Louis, Missouri after competing against 160 other Michigan teams in the State Championships in Grand Rapids recently.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ready Before We Are – Semper Fi

Apr 26, 2017 4:15 PM ET

Sixty-four years ago, Congress declared that “The Marine Corps must be the most ready when the nation is generally least ready.” The years since have seen that proven out many times over.

Research, Reports & Publications

Qualcomm Urban Mobility Index: Considerations for 35 Global Cities for Future Urban Mobility

Apr 26, 2017 4:05 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Longtime Whirlpool Cleveland Employee Receives a Special Community Honor

Apr 26, 2017 3:45 PM ET

Whirlpool Cleveland employee Melvin Thompson has achieved many successes and he will soon add another accolade to his long list of accomplishments.

Education

Three Schools Named National Winners in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest for Using STEAM to Make a Difference

Apr 26, 2017 3:30 PM ET

After months of researching, designing and developing prototypes, three schools have been named national winners in the $2 million* Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest – a nationwide competition that challenges 6th through 12th graders to use STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) to address real-world problems in their communities.

Innovation & Technology

JetBlue Technology Ventures Takes Off

Apr 26, 2017 3:10 PM ET

In February 2016, we announced JetBlue Technology Ventures, a Silicon Valley initiative that incubates, invests in, and partners with early-stage start-ups at the intersection of technology, travel, and hospitality.

Social Impact & Volunteering

A Customer-Centric Approach to Transforming Technology Pro Bono

Apr 26, 2017 3:00 PM ET

Customers are at the core of VMware’s mission. That is why VMware engineers software that gives its customers freedom from constraints, empowering them to build capacity and scale at speed to accomplish their missions and move forward. VMware’s culture of possibility is fueled by its people’s curiosity and passion to turn the impossible into the possible and realize the unlimited potential for the future. VMware people live this EPIC2 culture every day as technology pioneers at work and active global citizens in their communities.

Energy

Green Charge New Whitepaper: The Problem is Power, Not Energy

Apr 26, 2017 3:00 PM ET

For much of the past four decades, energy efficiency has been the focus of electricity cost-saving initiatives. We have changed light bulbs, swapped out old appliances, insulated our buildings, and added solar systems. The efficiency gains have slowed, however, and the next savings frontier will come from power efficiency.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

U.S. Survey Ranks Piedmont Natural Gas a Top Utility Environmental Champion

Apr 26, 2017 2:55 PM ET

Education

Facing a Skills Gap, STEM Companies Take the Lead in Building Future Workforce

Apr 26, 2017 2:35 PM ET

The substantial deficiency of qualified science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and manufacturing workers in the U.S. has created a worrisome gap which will result in serious workforce and pipeline issues for companies in the technology, manufacturing and engineering spaces and beyond. STEM education remains a hot-button issue as the U.S. continues to fall behind its foreign peers when it comes to STEM job training and preparedness – especially in mathematics – and more and more companies are feeling compelled to do something about it.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sodexo-Managed Mess Hall Earns Top Prize in Annual W.P.T. Hill Memorial Awards for Foodservice Excellence

Apr 26, 2017 1:50 PM ET

Sodexo, world leader in providing Quality of Life services, has been recognized for its work serving the United States Marine Corps through the annual W.P.T. Hill Memorial Awards for Foodservice Excellence.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HanesBrands Earns Eighth Consecutive U.S. EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for Environmental Excellence

Apr 26, 2017 1:20 PM ET

HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI) a leading marketer of everyday basic innerwear and activewear apparel under world-class brands in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific, has earned its eighth consecutive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star Partner of the Year award for sustained excellence in energy conservation, carbon emissions reduction and environmental sustainability.

Environment

The Business of Climate Change: Supply Chain Continuity Risks and How to Proactively Manage Impact

Apr 26, 2017 12:35 PM ET

In a world where climate change can impact every part of the supply chain, it's no longer business as usual for agricultural, food, and beverage companies. Now is the time for your company to take action, mitigating risks so you can sustain and grow your business. Antea Group has the information you need to put a strategy in place.

Environment

National Grid and Businesses Urge President to Remain in Paris Agreement

Apr 26, 2017 12:30 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

NFL Tight End Jared Cook Gives Back to Empower Youth and Change Lives

Apr 26, 2017 12:30 PM ET

"I volunteer because of the young men who look like us, who are in the same situations as us, who need mentors," said Jared Cook, tight end for the Oakland Raiders. Off the field, Jared can often be found giving back – whether it be helping out through fundraising events or volunteering to help provide food to people in need. The importance of service was instilled in him early on, by parents who encouraged him to “count your blessings.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How a Strong Personal Brand Can Make You a More Effective EHS&S Leader

Apr 26, 2017 12:05 PM ET

Personal branding is not just for celebrities, according to leadership coach Tareaz Pegues. It can also be an effective tool for those leading change within companies today.

Diversity & Inclusion

General Motors Expands Take 2 Program for Those Resuming Careers

Apr 26, 2017 12:05 PM ET

General Motors continues to expand its career reentry program, Take 2, which provides training and development opportunities for experienced professionals returning to the workforce after taking a career break of two or more years.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Partnering to Counter the Threat of Drug-resistant Malaria

Apr 26, 2017 12:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Keep America Beautiful Youth Advisory Council Application Closes May 5

Apr 26, 2017 12:00 PM ET

Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s leading nonprofit which envisions a country where every community is a clean, green and beautiful place to live, will close its application period for its national Youth Advisory Council (YAC) on Friday, May 5. Applications are open to students entering their sophomore, junior or senior years in the fall of 2017.