Samsung Presents the Forbes Excellence Award for Education to Aragon Burlingham, Founder of the We Teach Science Foundation
Award presented at the inaugural Forbes Reinventing America Summit
CHICAGO, IL, March 28, 2014 /3BL Media/ - Samsung Electronics North America today presented the Forbes Excellence Award for Education to Aragon Burlingham, Founder and President of We Teach Science Foundation. David Steel, Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics North America, presented the award at the inaugural Forbes Reinventing America Summit held in Chicago, IL, from March 26-March 28, 2014.
"Samsung applauds Mr. Burlingham's efforts to build a bridge between public school students and private sector STEM professionals to help American students succeed," said David Steel, Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics North America, who presented the award.
Aragon Burlingham was chosen for his commitment to future of U.S. education, as exemplified by his groundbreaking and innovative work to inspire kindergarten through high school students to excel in math and science through the We Teach Science Foundation.
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