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We're proud to share that South Coast Air Quality Management District has awarded California State University, Los Angeles $150,000 in support of their Battery Workforce Challenge efforts! This grant will provide critical resources for the Batt Challenge CSULA - Cerritos College team as they design, test, and integrate advanced EV battery technology into a Stellantis Ram ProMaster. This sponsorship fuels innovation in advanced battery engineering and prepares the next generation of skilled engineers to meet the growing demand in EV battery design and development. Congratulations to the Batt Challenge CSULA - Cerritos College team for representing the South Coast Air Basin in this prestigious competition! Read more here: https://bit.ly/3P360XN #WorkforceDevelopment #JobCreation #SupplyChainManagement #BatteryInnovation #BattChallenge

Students at Old Dominion University's Batten College of Engineering & Technology are hard at work developing "Honor Haul," a project our teamed ideated that aims to produce an adjustable wheelchair rack for an injured veteran's handcycle — making it easier for them to travel with it. Read more about the project in ODU's latest blog. Link in comments.

In 2024, UM-Dearborn launched the state's only national Battery Workforce Challenge team, dedicated our Engineering Lab Building to pioneering dean Tony England and was ranked Michigan's top regional public university. Read more in the University of Michigan's 2024 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/gubbnSzT

Programs at Kellogg Community College and Western Michigan University funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation grant will help fill a knowledge gap in Michigan’s electric vehicle industry with 'retooled' programs and stackable credentials. Read more: https://ow.ly/QMLi50Uowr7

As we gear up for the Battery Workforce Challenge Year 2 Fall Workshop, we’re excited to spotlight the incredible talent and innovation from all 12 teams participating in this year’s event! 🎉 These students, representing top universities and vocational schools from across North America, are at the forefront of battery tech and EV development, gaining the hands-on skills that will make them the industry's future leaders. Here’s a look at the teams bringing their expertise to the workshop: - Batt Challenge CSULA (California State University, Los Angeles and Cerritos College) - Battery Workforce Challenge Clemson University (Clemson University and Greenville Technical College) - Battery Workforce Challenge at Colorado School of Mines (Colorado School of Mines and Arapahoe Community College) - Battery Workforce Challenge JSU (Jackson State University and Hinds Community College) - BattChallengeMAC (McMaster University and Mohawk College) - BattChallengeOSU (The Ohio State University and Columbus State Community College) - BattChallenge RHIT (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Ivy Tech Community College) - BattChallengeUA (The University of Alabama and Shelton State Community College) - BWC Merced (University of California, Merced and Merced Community College District) - BattChallenge UMD (University of Michigan-Dearborn and Henry Ford College) - UNLV & CSN BattChallenge Team (University of Nevada-Las Vegas and College of Southern Nevada) - BattChallenge UWLC (University of Waterloo and Research & Innovation Lambton College) We can’t wait to see what they accomplish this year! 🚗🔋 #Workforce #BatteryTech #ElectricVehicles #CleanEnergy #FutureLeaders #STEMEducation #Innovation

Location: University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus 📍 Planning Permission ✅ Planning permission has been granted to construct a new hydrogen propulsion lab, in partnership with Research England and industry partners. The lab will enable research and safe high-power testing of propulsion systems for the aerospace, automotive, marine and power generation industries. The hydrogen propulsion lab will be operational by mid-2026. Turner & Townsend have worked closely with YMD Boon, Price & Myers, CPW, GF Tomlinson and Derry Ltd to create the exciting new research facility. #TurnerAndTownsend #ConnectingEastMidlands #ProjectManagement #CostManagement

More than 1,300 trains across the US derailed in 2023, including one in Ohio that spilled hazardous chemicals, forcing thousands to evacuate. The incident motivated 14-year-old Gary Allen Montelongo to research why trains derail and how to make them safer. Using the train tracks near his home as inspiration, Gary built and coded an experiment that led to important discoveries on railcar suspension systems. Gary's rigorous scientific inquiry and passion for making the world safer earned him a top award at the 2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific #JuniorInnovators Challenge, the nation's premier STEM research competition for middle school students. Learn more about Gary's win and research: https://lnkd.in/gA26uRSK

Exciting developments are underway at Sam Houston State University that underscore our commitment to excellence both on and off the field. The Texas State University System Board of Regents has approved significant upgrades to Bowers Stadium, including a state-of-the-art press box, luxury suites, and enhanced fan amenities. These improvements reflect our dedication to providing a top-tier experience for our Bearkat community and beyond. But it’s not just about athletics. We're also driving innovation in education with the creation of the Polytechnic College, which will house industry-aligned programs to meet emerging needs. Additionally, new online programs and streamlined degrees are making education more accessible and relevant than ever. As we build a brighter future, we seek strategic partners who share our vision of success. Together, we can elevate SHSU to new heights and create lasting impact. #SHSU #Partnerships #Athletics #HigherEducation #Innovation #Leadership #BearkatPride Tesla ExxonMobil Chevron Woodforest National Bank Fifth Third Bank Haliburton International Foods, Inc. Phillips 66ConocoPhillipsSysco Enterprise Products Plains GP Holdings LP INACTIVE Walmart H-E-B Kroger Buffalo Wild Wings Union Pacific Railroad HP Oxy NRG Energy Baker Hughes EOG Resources Halliburton Quanta Services, Inc. WM Cheniere Energy, Inc. Group 1 Automotive Targa Resources Kinder Morgan, Inc. Westlake CenterPoint Energy Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. Coterra Energy Huntsman Corporation Marathon Petroleum Corporation Marathon Oil Corporation Accenture Amazon Business bp JPMorganChase NextEra Energy Resources Bowers Stadium Improvements Among Items Approved By Regents - Sam Houston State University (shsu.edu)

ICYMI: Southern Illinois University, Carbondale and #MarionIL-based AISIN Electronics Illinois recently announced an innovative partnership. 🤝🎓 Through this hands-on program, SIU students can work at AISIN while earning a degree in a variety of industrial management and engineering fields of study. As the No. 1 state in the region for workforce development, programs like these are essential to fueling Illinois' robust talent pipeline. #BeinIllinois Read about the partnership here: https://bit.ly/4f5SyNm

What makes UC Santa Barbara’s College of Engineering so great? Check out this short promotional video to see why we annually rank among the best in the nation 💡   Full youtube video here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gJtnUBXm