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📢 Diversity Initiatives, New Member Category, and More – ECS Board Enacts Exciting New Initiatives At the 245th ECS - The Electrochemical Society Meeting in San Francisco, the Board of ECS voted to approve some exciting initiatives.   Approved! Creation of ECS Diversity Officer and Committee ✅ Champion diversity in all its forms within ECS’s governance structure and in ECS programs and services, and be represented on standing committees and have representatives from all ECS Divisions. Some exciting developments will be announced in the near future.   Approved! Creation of Associate Member Category ✅ There are tens of thousands of people from around the world who engage with ECS in so many ways. The Society developed an Associate Member Category to acknowledge the variety of ways people engage with ECS, and to appreciate the many ways our community contributes to the mission of ECS. More on this initiative to come soon. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ea-MwTc9 All this and a lot more can be found in the June issues of ECS Interface, here: https://lnkd.in/evxSzCTS #diversity #innovation #management #education #membership

Meet Otis Eads, a transfer student and SPS Ambassador from the University of Alaska Anchorage! His journey in CLA and HC has yielded equal returns for his efforts. Reflecting on his experience as a transfer student, Otis admits, "At first, I was intimidated by the HC, because I was skeptical of my ability to succeed in honors courses. But I realized after connecting with HC students that this was perfect for me. I know now that the courses are designed to make learning easier, and I have enjoyed getting to know professors and my peers in the HC." Discover more about Otis's academic journey: beav.es/qCM

I have immense respect for companies that not only identify important values but also take actionable steps to champion them. In The Greenbrier Companies' own words, "At Greenbrier, we know that diversity, equity, and inclusion pave the way to long-term success. Diversity of thought, interests, and cultural backgrounds creates the foundation for meaningful and lasting organizational change." I could not have said it better. #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #EngineeringExcellence #GreenbrierIDEALCommitment #EngineeringScholarship #ThankYou #BlackAmericanEngineeringScholarshipAward #TheHelpingProject #BAES

“It was only when the graduate committee became more diverse that the graduate student population became more diverse… Having a more diverse committee brought better results in terms of who was admitted.” Gilda Barabino (NAE), president of the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, discusses positive impacts of diverse graduate committees in the newest episode of NAE’s Diversity Dialogues. Listen here: https://ow.ly/AX8M50SReb3 #ProfessionalEngineersDay #EngineeringTheFuture #DiversityDialogues #TechInnovation #FutureOfEngineering #InnovativeMinds #NAEPodcast #TechLeaders #EngineeringChallenges #EquityInEngineering #NextGenEngineering #EngineeringExcellence

I am one of those 20,000! In my opinion, graduating DLI is much harder than associates, bachelors, and even many masters degrees. I’ve never worked so hard to complete a program since then (Basic Tagalog Language Course, 2010 graduate). Best educational experience ever. #languagelearning #foreignlanguage #DLI #linguist #tagalog

Pleased to share the Welcome Video of the School of Business University of Southern Queensland The video highlights what is expected from Business Graduates in the future given the transition in the technological, social, economic and political spheres, and how our graduates can address the issues. #unisq #schoolofbusiness

Some Musings from FIA With downpours mixed with a blazing sun, (a typical English summer), spread across the airfield, dozens of representatives from cities, states, and countries, from the U.K., E.U., South Korea, Arkansas, Florida, Quebec, to cities such as St. Louis, and Albany, competed to attract the best and brightest aerospace leaders to plant roots, create jobs and spur innovation in their communities. For many, this could create a generation of prosperity or failure as they watch the next-gen economy fly by. Amidst the fierce competitiveness, I took away a hopeful reminder that when civic leaders partner with private-sector innovators, the sky is the limit.   Aerospace at its heart is an integrated, global community, a community that dreams big but also follows the math. Local civic leaders should look toward 2030, not 2025, and accelerate their efforts to attract the business community that takes us to the stars.

At the National HBCU Business Deans Roundtable, we celebrate groundbreaking partnerships that propel our students into pivotal roles within their industries. Howard University's selection as the first HBCU to lead a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) with the Department of Defense marks a historic milestone. This partnership, supported by the Department of the Air Force and the Air Force Research Laboratory, underscores our commitment to fostering cutting-edge research and development. With a significant investment of $60 million over five years, this initiative not only enhances Howard's research capabilities but also strengthens its pursuit of R1 status—a testament to our academic excellence and innovation. The UARC's focus on tactical autonomy aligns with industry demands for advanced technological solutions, preparing our students to lead in fields critical to national defense and beyond. By expanding research opportunities across a consortium of HBCUs, including Bowie State University, Hampton University, and Tuskegee University among others, we aim to diversify and enrich the pipeline of scientists and engineers. As we embark on this transformative journey, ethical considerations remain paramount. Our commitment to responsible innovation in artificial intelligence ensures that our advancements uphold principles of equity, transparency, and accountability. Join us in championing partnerships that drive innovation, empower students, and shape the future of business education. Visit HBCU Business Deans to learn more about how you can collaborate with us to empower the next generation of leaders. #HBCUExcellence #EducationInnovation #BusinessPartnerships #ResearchLeadership #ImpactfulEducation

The upcoming edition of the ACMC is on the horizon, and trust us when we say, you don't want to miss it! This year, we're delving into unexplored territories of artistic expression and cultural innovation. Our topic promises to challenge convention, inspire change, and ignite the flames of creativity like never before. While we can't spill all the beans just yet, let's just say that what we have planned for this year's edition is going to turn heads, spark conversations, and redefine the very essence of cultural discourse. It's a topic that promises to transgress boundaries and foster collaboration in ways you've never imagined. #acmc2024 #culture #arts