STEM Funders Network

This year's 6th Annual TECH CORPS #Hackathon was nothing short of extraordinary. On November 9 and 16, we brought together hundreds of high school students from Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, and Elyria to demonstrate the transformative power of technology. Our challenge was bold: build a mobile app that addresses one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. And our students exceeded every expectation. The creativity and thoughtfulness displayed by our young participants were truly inspiring. They showed us that technology isn't just about coding—it's about creating solutions that can genuinely improve our world. To our incredible sponsors and volunteers, THANK YOU! Your support made this experience possible. You didn't just support an event; you invested in the next generation of problem-solvers, innovators, and change-makers. We can't wait to celebrate the winning teams from each city during #CSEdWeek at the Ohio Statehouse and showcase the incredible potential of these young people. Together, we're raising the innovators and leaders who will power our #SiliconHeartland 2024 SPONSORS Franklin County Office of DEI, Columbus City Council, Nordson Corporation, Progressive Insurance, AT&T, CoverMyMeds, WillowTree, Lorain County Community College and SciTech 2024 HOST SITES Lorain County Community College, The University of Akron, Cuyahoga Community College, Central State University, Columbus City Schools - Ohio, Capital University, & Linden Community Center

We. Did. That. From our partners mouths to your ears. We didn’t give rules. We didn’t set limits. We leaned into trust. It was not a perfect process and not without challenges but it can be done! We need more funders to test these waters and refine most importantly co-created data collection. But it can be done! We can let communities lead. Hope the sound works below. #trust #economicmobity Catherine (Cathy) García Abdulrazakh "Razakh" Abdirahman Stephanie Williams Rameau, MPH

Today, Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) and the Council of the Great City Schools announced the addition of the Academic AI Literacy Readiness Domain to the K-12 Generative AI (Gen AI) Maturity Tool.?The new module assesses the extent to which educators are prepared to integrate AI technologies into educational practices, ensuring that these tools contribute positively to the learning environment and enhance student outcomes. Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/gFJ2K5x3

I’m proud to share that LabXchange is a winner in the 4th Annual #AnthemAwards! - LabXchange won the Community Voice Award + a Gold Award in the Responsible Technology category: https://lnkd.in/eirr3WD8 - LabXchange’s RDEISE project won a Silver Award in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion category: https://lnkd.in/eywrigYz These awards recognize LabXchange’s incredible impact in making STEM education more accessible, inclusive, and innovative for learners and educators worldwide. I'm so proud of our team, and grateful for our global community! Amgen Foundation The Anthem Awards

Applications for the #AmgenScholars program are now open for the 2025 cohort! ??Study science at a top research institution for a 8-10 week summer program ????Connect with like-minded students and advance your research skills ?? Available for undergraduates enrolled in college/ university in Europe, US, Asia and Canada ??Applications close February 1st Apply now: https://amgenscholars.com/

Robin Hood Invests $40 Million in Poverty-Fighting Initiatives for NYC Today, Robin Hood announced a $40 million commitment to 72 nonprofit partners, supporting direct services across NYC’s five boroughs. This fourth-quarter funding strengthens financial stability, education, health, housing, and career pathways for low-income New Yorkers, helping create opportunities that lead to economic mobility. Our year-to-date investment now exceeds $120 million, and since 1988, we’ve invested nearly $3 billion in programs tackling poverty-related issues. Matthew Klein, Chief Program & Impact Officer, says, “Supporting the most effective organizations and strategies has never been more important.” Learn more about his impactful grantmaking: https://lnkd.in/e2b_WWBG #FightPoverty

IT. IS. HERE: #GenAIMap for education. Edtech Insiders is so excited to release our beta microsite alongside our great friends Laurence Holt and Jacob Klein. HUGE kudos to my Edtech Insiders co-founder Alex Sarlin and Deanna McDonald for building such an amazing site! Please share w/ your networks and share your feedback!! https://lnkd.in/dpWvXUsQ HUGE THANK YOU to the Overdeck Family Foundation and Jonathan Sotsky for supporting this project and to the entire Edtech Insiders team - Sarah M., Murrayl Berner, and Keziah Johnson. And last, but not least, THANK YOU to all the educators and organizations, innovating in the space! A high quality education for ALL learners is possible! MagicSchool AI, Doowii, Inc, Quizlet, Writable, Kahoot!, Snorkl, HeyGen, Alchemie, LearningStudioAI, Sizzle AI, Character.AI, Gradescope, EdLight, PBC, Quizizz, Ello, LitLab.ai, Amira Learning, Owl Ventures, Reach Capital, GSV Ventures, Learn, Common Sense Media

Ayanna Howard, a 2021 #AAASFellow, is a roboticist turned AI expert and dean of The Ohio State University College of Engineering. Her advice to future AAAS Fellows? "Be bold in your exploration. Be curious in wonderment." We are proud to be celebrating 150 years of recognizing outstanding scientists, engineers, and innovators for their special contributions to science and engineering. We look forward to how the next generation of #AAASFellows will advance scientific excellence. PHOTO CREDIT: Photo with robot, at :28: Georgia Tech College of Computing Other photos: Courtesy of Ayanna Howard #Science #WomeninSTEM #STEM #Robotics #AI #AAASFellow150

If you are looking for an uplifting and engaging activity, make your plans to visit Great Lakes Science Center for "Dogs! A Science Tail." It's an exhibit not to be missed! Thanks to College Advantage, Ohio's 529 Plan, and Embrace Pet Insurance for their support. https://lnkd.in/gg-wCqHd