Ashland has again collaborated with Jacqueline ("Jackie") Means, The STEM Queen, and recently sponsored a field trip to Washington, D.C. for her Girls Empowerment STEM Initiative. We took 55 girls to visit the International Spy Museum and an Air and Space Museum where the girls experienced firsthand how STEM is integral to covert missions and space exploration. Our trip is just one more way we further our purpose to Responsibly Solve for a Better World. https://bit.ly/4dpo08U
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Award-winning Author, Professor and Director of Leadership Studies at West Virginia University; Leadership Coach; Fulbright Specialist Scholar; LisaDeFrankCole.com
Today begins Women’s History Month! Consider becoming a charter member of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. Coming March 8: the "first digital exhibition, 'Becoming Visible: Bringing American Women’s History Into Focus,' will introduce you to our work expanding the story of America, by confronting how women’s histories have been recorded and remembered, lost and recovered." https://lnkd.in/gFeYHEMM
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One of the keys to success are strong partnerships......
I was able to spend some time with Brittany Telander the executive director of AIAMF (Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan Foundation) and take her around West Michigan earlier this week. We met with Keli Christopher, Ph.D. from STEM Greenhouse, Danielle Schneider from Women in Manufacturing, and Sara McMurray & Angela Kimber Ehlich from Women of Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (WAIAM). I left each conversation so thankful and energized from the current and future collaboration that was discussed. West Michigan is filled with kind, caring, and passionate females who are leading with their hearts and souls to help lift others up in our diverse and under represented STEM community. There is definitely work that needs to be done, but conversations and collaborations like these are steps in the right direction!
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💭How do different intersectional identities affect people's experience of the housing system? Our new research project, led by people with lived experience and funded by The Young Foundation, will examine temporary accommodation through the lens of intersectionality. 👉https://lnkd.in/eF-Z2pkM 👈
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Yesterday was Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the US, celebrating the activist’s fight for racial equality in the 1960s. The National Park Service is working on rehabilitating historic buildings at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. Over the last few months, we have published various tenders for the National Park Service’s project to rehabilitate various historic buildings at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, including his birthplace. Yesterday, we highlighted a sources sought notice for the rehabilitation of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park visitor centre and headquarters building. These initiatives are not just about preserving a site but an effort to keep alive the stories of nonviolent activism and the struggle for civil rights. The National Park Service manages many sites of brutal violence and historic significance to the Civil Rights Movement, including the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and the Freedom Riders National Monument in Alabama, keeping alive these stories of sacrifice and inspiration. In a parallel development, the Fermanagh & Omagh District Council in Northern Ireland is working to create a Peace Park in Omagh, County Tyrone, the site of the deadliest incident during The Troubles. This incident, a car bombing by an IRA splinter group in 1998, resulted in tragic loss of life and numerous injuries. Now, a proposed Peace Park is envisioned as a space of unity and remembrance, a testament to resilience in the face of violence. Both projects underscore the power of museums and heritage sites as spaces for reckoning with our pasts and healing. They serve as poignant reminders of our collective history, offering insights and tools for fostering dialogue around violent and traumatic histories while giving visitors space for their own experiences. We thought these two initiatives were both unique opportunities for museum and heritage sector professionals to engage in work that is not only about conservation but also about educating, reflecting, and healing. Find out more about these projects at MuseumINSIDER. #MuseumProfessionals #HeritageConservation #CivilRights #PeaceBuilding #Omagh #HistoricalSites #MLK #MartinLutherKingJr
Museum Tenders and RFPs, Opportunities and Leads : MuseumINSIDER
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Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, commemorates the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of slavery, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. This historic day marks the official end of slavery in the United States and is a powerful reminder of the long and difficult journey toward freedom and equality for African Americans. Juneteenth is not just a celebration of freedom; it is also a day of reflection and education. It honors the resilience, contributions, and achievements of African Americans throughout history, especially in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Innovators like George Washington Carver, who revolutionized agriculture, and Katherine Johnson, whose calculations were critical to NASA's space missions, exemplify the enduring impact of Black excellence in STEM. At STEMcx, we recognize the importance of Juneteenth in highlighting the contributions of Black scientists, engineers, and mathematicians who have paved the way for future generations. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all voices are heard, and every individual has the opportunity to succeed in STEM. As we celebrate Juneteenth, let's remember the past, educate ourselves about the present, and continue to strive for a future of justice, equality, and innovation. Together, we can build a world where everyone's potential is realized and celebrated. 🔬 #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #BlackExcellence #STEMcx #HistoryMatters #CelebrateDiversity #STEMEducation #Innovation #equality
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Leaders from many different sectors, including government, arts, and philanthropy, come together on Jan. 30 to explore how the arts and humanities can strengthen individuals and communities. Tune in at arts.gov.
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Read our Director General, Claire Horton CBE, on the topic of the future commemoration the legacy of D-Day in The Times today: https://lnkd.in/eF6m7GrM #LegacyofLiberation #DDay80
Remembering war dead now falls to the next generation
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#Hiring Engineers at Amazon Devices - Ring, Blink, Key, and Sidewalk #IoT #Wireless #Connectivity #Security #Software #Systems #ApplyNow
"We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win, and the others, too." - John F. Kennedy On May 29, 1917, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, was born in Brookline, Massachusetts. Kennedy's presidency was marked by several significant accomplishments and initiatives that had a global impact, particularly in the fields of technology, science, and innovation. Key Accomplishments and Contributions: Space Exploration: Kennedy played a pivotal role in the Space Race against the Soviet Union. In his famous "We Choose to Go to the Moon" speech in 1962, he set the ambitious goal of landing a man on the Moon before the end of the decade. This challenge led to the successful Apollo 11 mission in 1969, which saw Neil Armstrong become the first human to walk on the lunar surface. Establishment of the Peace Corps: Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, an organization dedicated to promoting world peace and friendship through volunteer service in developing countries. The Peace Corps has since sent over 240,000 volunteers to more than 140 countries, contributing to various development projects and cultural exchange programs. Support for Civil Rights: Kennedy played a crucial role in advancing civil rights in the United States. He proposed and supported the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Kennedy's commitment to civil rights paved the way for greater equality and social justice. John F. Kennedy's leadership and vision during his presidency had a profound impact on the United States and the world. His commitment to space exploration, nuclear non-proliferation, international cooperation, and civil rights left a lasting legacy and inspired generations to come. #JFK #JohnFKennedy #35thPresident #USPresidents #SpaceExploration #MoonLanding #Apollo11 #NASAHistory #PeaceTreaty #PeaceCorps #VolunteerService #InternationalDevelopment #CivilRights #EqualRights #SocialJustice #RacialEquality #HistoricSpeech #WeChooseToGoToTheMoon #InspirationalQuotes #KennedyLegacy #IconicLeadership #VisionsOfGreatness #AmericanHistory #1960s #SpaceRace #TechnologyInnovation #ScienceAdvancement #MoonShot #GlobalImpact #WorldChangingEvents #HistoricMoments #PresidentialAccomplishments #LandmarkInitiatives #InnovativeThinking #AmbitionAndCourage #DreamBig #BreakingBarriers #PushingBoundaries #ReachingForTheStars #InspiringGenerations #LeavingALegacy #EternalInfluence #JFKQuotes #MoonQuotes #MotivationalWords #PowerfulSayings #HistoryMatters #RememberingGreatness #HonoringSacrifice #AmericanIcon #PresidentialGreatness #ChangingTheWorld
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An important survey...
Writer, poet, speaker; equity, diversity & inclusion consultant. Co-director of The Inclusion Agency.
There's still time to have a say, until the end of the month: Is your cultural heritage misrepresented by British museums? Are you represented in them at all? Do you want to be a part of how the cultural heritage of racially minoritised people is presented and communicated, with respect and celebration? Then this is your time to have a say! The UnMuseum Project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is an exploration into what a cultural heritage space would look like if it was built by and for Black and Racially Minoritised communities in the South West of England. With you, we want to change the landscape of cultural heritage in our region, but to do so we need your voices! This survey is a chance for you to shape how your people's histories and cultures are represented in a dedicated Centre for Black and Brown Culture - a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Take a few minutes from your day to help change the future of the South West! https://lnkd.in/eChWSFQJ
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It's October which means it's National Arts and Humanities month! Throughout the month, we will be highlighting the top ten reasons to support the arts. Today, we start with reason #1: arts strengthen the economy. "The nation’s Arts and Culture sector—nonprofit, commercial, education—is a $1.1 trillion industry that supports 5.2 million jobs (2022). That is 4.3% of the nation’s economy—a larger share of GDP than powerhouse sectors such as Transportation, Construction, Education, and Agriculture. Similar results are found at the state level (https://buff.ly/3vIWr4O). The nonprofit arts and culture industry (https://buff.ly/3S70RR0) alone generated $151.7 billion in economic activity in 2022—spending by arts organizations and their audiences—which supported 2.6 million jobs and generated $29.1 billion in government revenue." -Americans for the Arts
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