National Science and Technology Medals Foundation

🌟 Celebrating Diversity and Excellence at the NSTMF's Laureate Celebration Experience! 🌟 The National Science and Technology Medals Foundation proudly wrapped up the Laureate Celebration Experience, held from April 11-14 in Washington, DC. Throughout the weekend we celebrated the remarkable achievements of our laureates who exemplify the power of innovation and inspired the next generation of vibrant and diverse STEM professionals. We are inspired by the success of the event and remain committed to building a more inclusive, equitable future in STEM. Join us in empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators. 🚀 #DiversityInSTEM #NSTMF #Innovation #Science #Technology https://lnkd.in/gTUaH_Jz 🎥 Relive the highlights and learn about the profound impact of the NSTMF and plans we have for the future.

This spooky season did you know that Industrial Light & Magic is a National Medal of Technology and Innovation Laureate? ILM has been responsible for some of the most memorable scenes in suspense and horror movie history. This studio's incredible sound and visual effects have been instrumental in classics like Poltergeist, Ghostbusters II, Death Becomes Her, Casper, Star Wars, and many others! Check out this video we produced about ILM when they were honored with the NMTI by President George W. Bush. #soundeffects #STEM #scitech #visualeffects #VFX #NMTI

#Scholarspotlight: Khushi Piparava is a Senior Aerospace Engineering major in the UTA-25 inSTEM cohort at The University of Texas at Arlington, carving out a name for herself in the world of aerodynamics. Khushi participated in the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at UTA and took on a Research Assistantship at the Aerodynamics Research Center, advancing her expertise in aerospace technology. Her hard work paid off when she had the chance to present her paper, "Design of Aerospike Nozzles for Rotating Detonation Engines Using Computational Fluid Dynamics and Machine Learning Techniques," at the AIAA Region IV Student Conference at Oklahoma State University. Her impressive presentation earned her 2nd place, a testament to her innovative thinking and expertise. Congratulations, Khushi, on being the bright scholar you are and your contributions to aerospace engineering!

📢 Mentor Applications Closing Soon! ⚠️ Time is running out! Mentor applications for inSTEM are closing soon—don’t miss your chance to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders. Apply today and help make a difference! 🧑🏫 #NSTMF #inSTEM #STEMmentorship #MentorsMatter Check out this message from Dr. Richard Tapia and the importance of Mentors from our event a few years ago at The University of Texas at Arlington. Make a difference today! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/evqYVCtp

Happy Friday! - as you make plans for the #weekend we encourage you to think about how you can support our amazing group of inSTEM Scholars. We know that you are all very busy but our scholars are an exceptional group and we are always in need of highly-invested supporters, deeply interested in joining us in building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable #STEM community. How can you #help? Become a mentor and guide emerging STEM talent: https://lnkd.in/evqYVCtp Partner with us to provide life-changing internship opportunities: https://lnkd.in/giMwSJwG Donate to fuel our mission and support STEM education: https://lnkd.in/gTUaH_Jz

#TBT - Check out the video we produced honoring Albert Bandura and his incredible achievements. Dr. Bandura was honored with the National Medal of Science by President Barack Obama in May 2016. He was recognized for, "fundamental advances in the understanding of social learning mechanisms and self-referent thinking processes in motivation and behavior change, and for the development of the social cognitive theory of human action and psychological development." Dr. Bandura is an alum of The University of British Columbia and University of Iowa. To learn more about Dr. Bandura click here: https://lnkd.in/dR26wcHk

In just a few days, we will premiere Unscripted Reels Season Three's first episode. Over the next six weeks, we will release episodes that highlight the incredible work and impact of the USPTO. We will explore important historical figures in the innovation and invention ecosystem, the value of trademarks and patents, and individuals who contribute to the USPTO's work and culture. Stay tuned! If you are interested in getting caught up with Seasons 1 and 2 visit the following pages: Season 1 feat. Trinity College President Joanne Berger-Sweeney, Ph.D.: https://lnkd.in/eyVgRN6e Season 2 feat. the Alliance for Identity-Inclusive Computing Education (#AiiCE): https://lnkd.in/eem-bPjp

Today's #scholarspotlight features Jean Joiles, a sophomore Computer Science major and a scholar in the HU-27 inSTEM cohort at Howard University. As a future leader in the tech community, Jean has already made significant strides in her academic and professional journey. She participated in the prestigious United Nations Conference and completed the CodePath x AmazonNEXT Technical Interview Course, further exercising her passion for global and professional development. Additionally, Jean was awarded the Google Capacity Fund Scholarship and took part in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Devcon Program, positioning her for continued success in the field of computer science. Congratulations, Jean, on an impressive start at Howard University!

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Today, we celebrate the power of data and statistics in driving scientific discovery, innovation, and informed decision-making across the globe. From understanding complex patterns in nature to addressing global challenges like climate change and public health, statistics are at the heart of progress. At NSTMF, we honor the incredible contributions of statisticians and data scientists like Calyampudi R. Rao, who transformed the world. President George W. Bush honored Dr. Rao with the National Medal of Science for his pioneering contributions to the foundations of statistical theory and multivariate statistical methodology and their applications, enriching the physical, biological, mathematical, economic, and engineering sciences. Statistics help us shape better futures by providing insights that fuel innovation, guide public policy, and improve our everyday lives. Let’s recognize the importance of data in STEM and inspire the next generation to explore the world of statistics and its limitless possibilities! 📈 Learn more about Dr. Rao here: https://lnkd.in/ewSxMyxw Check out this video we did about him for our National Medals Gala in the early 00s. #WorldStatisticsDay #STEM #DataScience #Statistics #Innovation #NSTMF #STEMLeadership