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Have you ever wondered how technology has transformed the fireworks industry? Take a look at plans for tonight’s show at Penn State’s main campus. More than 500 volunteers donated their time and expertise to prepare for the 2014 Central PA 4thFest. The display is one of the largest 4th of July fireworks events in America. More …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2014/07/04/happy-fourth-of-july/
You’ve heard the phrase. It conjures a variety of images. One can be blinded by the prediction that 2 billion jobs, including commercial pilots, legal work, technical writing, telemarketers, accountants, retail workers, and real estate sales agents jobs will disappear to robotics and technology by 2030. Or you can envision coming catalytic innovations that create …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2014/06/19/preparing-for-jobs-that-dont-exist-yet/
This morning, Larry Richert from KDKA 1020 interviewed research fellow Gavin Phillips about his new book, Saving a Galapagos Family.
Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2014/06/17/gavin-phillips-interview-by-larry-richert/
Saturday greeted eight young engineer hopefuls, clutching their battery operated mechanical toys. Dean Petrella, Angela Fishman and I served to assist these young explorers as they tried to grasp the mechanics of electric motors in the guts of their toys. Hammers, screwdrivers, dremel saws and brute strength were needed to take apart amazingly robust toys with …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2014/06/15/learning-the-engineering-process-and-playing-with-motors/
When Ian read the challenge of an Eagle Project, to apply what he has learned about leadership, responsibility, managing projects, and the Scout Oath—“to help other people,” he began by asking the community what was needed. When he mentioned to Mayor Poling of Economy Borough his comfort with digital technology, the mayor referred him to …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2014/06/15/digital-storytelling-skills-serving-the-community-an-identity-theft-film-by-ian-cavanaugh/
Tune in this Tuesday, June 17, at 8:30 am to KDKA 1020 radio for an Larry Richard interview with Gavin! Ten year old research fellow Gavin Phillips will be on hand Saturday, June 28, at the National Aviary signing copies of Saving a Galapagos Penguin Family. Visitors can come just for the book signing at the …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2014/06/15/penguin-book-signing-at-the-pittsburgh-aviary/
Six students spent a gorgeous spring afternoon being introduced to vectors and scalars as they built three catapult models, calculated target accuracy with virtual trebuchets, and competed to see which of their designs maximized distance. These amazing young engineers recalled Newton’s three laws and used their afternoon to learn more …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2014/06/07/preparing-to-siege-the-future/
Forbes recently published the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. Follow me the next few weeks to be inspired by the STEM Athletes who made the list. Safra Catz CFO, Oracle Age 52 Residence Redwood City, CA Citizenship United States Marital Status Married Children 2 Education Doctor of Jurisprudence, University of Pennsylvania; Bachelor of Arts / Science, University of Pennsylvania Wharton …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2014/06/06/2427/
Forbes recently published the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. Follow me the next few weeks to be inspired by the STEM Athletes who made the list. Ursula Burns According to Forbes Urrsula is the Chair-CEO of Xerox Age 55 Residence Norwalk, CT Citizenship United States Marital Status Married Children 2 Education Bachelor of Arts / Science, Polytechnic Institute; Master …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2014/06/05/celebrating-women-in-stem-ursula-burns/
Forbes recently published the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. Follow me the next few weeks to be inspired by the STEM Athletes who made the list. Meg Whitman According to Forbers Meg is the CEO of Hewlett-Packard Age 57 Source Of Wealth Ebay, Self Made Residence Atherton, CA Citizenship United States Marital Status Married Children 2 Education Master of Business …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2014/06/04/celebrating-women-in-stem-meg-whitman/
