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NASA Leadership to Visit Mexico, Strengthen Cooperation

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Education, Climate change, Artemis Accords, NASA, Water resources, STEM, Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Agencia Espacial Mexicana, Multimedia, AEM, Student, Government

Nelson and Melroy will meet with senior Mexican government officials, including President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Mexican Space Agency (AEM) leaders, to strengthen bilateral cooperation across a broad range of innovation and research areas, such as Earth science and exploration.

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Nelson and Melroy will meet with senior Mexican government officials, including President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Mexican Space Agency (AEM) leaders, to strengthen bilateral cooperation across a broad range of innovation and research areas, such as Earth science and exploration.
NASA and AEM also are collaborating on nanosatellite technology demonstrators that will contribute to the future of space exploration.
NASA is engaged in a wide range of activities with Mexican counterparts in Earth science.
The administrator and deputy administrator will discuss opportunities for broadening this area of collaboration, including using NASA missions to study air quality and improving water resources management.

Expansion of Premier Private School Elevates the Educational Landscape of Orange County

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

NORTH TUSTIN, Calif., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairmont North Tustin has long been recognized for its exceptional academic outcomes, including its students achieving some of the highest test scores in Orange County, as well as for the emphasis the school places on students' social and emotional well-being. Its well-earned reputation of excellence has led to high demand for a Fairmont education in the surrounding community, which has resulted in long "waitlists," year after year. But those waitlists are about to be a thing of the past. The school recently broke ground on an expansion project that will set the stage for a new era of innovation and growth.

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The school recently broke ground on an expansion project that will set the stage for a new era of innovation and growth.
"This isn't just an expansion of our physical space; it's an expansion of our potential," said Head of School, Dr. Jennifer Maan.
Opened in 1998 as the fourth of Fairmont Schools ' five Orange County campuses, it didn't take long before North Tustin was bursting at the seams.
It is Orange County's oldest and largest secular, co-educational preschool-12th grade private school group.

Oakwood University Crowned the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Champion

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Saturday, April 13, 2024

Hosted on the American Honda corporate campus in Torrance, Calif., more than 200 HBCU students and their coaches participated in this year's HCASC National Championship Tournament.

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Hosted on the American Honda corporate campus in Torrance, Calif., more than 200 HBCU students and their coaches participated in this year's HCASC National Championship Tournament.
In a two-game sweep during the 35th HCASC National Championship final match, the scholars from Oakwood University defeated the Howard University team by accurately answering questions about history, science, literature, religion, the arts, and pop culture.
This year marks Oakwood University's 28th appearance in a Honda Campus All-Star Challenge national championship tournament and its fourth win.
For 35 years, dedicated coaches, volunteers and program alumni have helped to make the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge a success.

Michael Gopin Champions Future Innovators by Funding Presa Elementary's Robotics Team

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Friday, April 12, 2024

Education, Learning, School, Robotics, STEM, Engineering, Law, Science, Mathematics, Texas Education Agency, VEX, Student, Ysleta, El Paso, Texas, Ageing

EL PASO, Texas, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a significant gesture of community support and commitment to fostering educational excellence, the Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin, PLLC proudly announces its sponsorship of Presa Elementary School's Robotics Team. This sponsorship will cover the $1,800 registration fee required for the team to compete in the prestigious VEX World Competition in Dallas, Texas, this May.

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EL PASO, Texas, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a significant gesture of community support and commitment to fostering educational excellence, the Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin, PLLC proudly announces its sponsorship of Presa Elementary School's Robotics Team.
"Supporting Presa Elementary's Robotics Team is an investment in our future," said Michael Gopin, founder of the Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin, PLLC.
"Supporting Presa Elementary's Robotics Team is an investment in our future," said Michael Gopin, founder of the Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin, PLLC.
For more information about the Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin, PLLC, and its community initiatives, please visit MichaelGopin.com .

UTulsa student Isa Fite named 2024 Goldwater Scholar

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

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TULSA, Okla., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa is pleased to announce that Maria Isabelle "Isa" Fite, a second-year student majoring in physics and applied math, has been awarded a 2024 Barry Goldwater Scholarship.

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TULSA, Okla., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa is pleased to announce that Maria Isabelle "Isa" Fite, a second-year student majoring in physics and applied math, has been awarded a 2024 Barry Goldwater Scholarship.
UTulsa announces Isa Fite, a second-year student majoring in physics and applied math, is a 2024 Goldwater Scholar
"The Goldwater Scholarship provides a level of respect in the scientific community," said Fite, one of only 508 U.S. college students to receive the award this year.
"We are enormously proud of Isa and her accomplishments," said UTulsa President Brad R. Carson.
Fite also thanked Terrie Shipley, director of national fellowships, for assisting with the rigorous Goldwater application process.

Hyundai Honored with Dornsife Award for Exceptional Service by University of Southern California Joint Education Project

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America has been recognized with the Dornsife Award for Exceptional Service by the USC Joint Educational Project (JEP) for its support of STEM (science, technology, education, and mathematics) Education Programs.

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America has been recognized with the Dornsife Award for Exceptional Service by the USC Joint Educational Project (JEP) for its support of STEM (science, technology, education, and mathematics) Education Programs.
Hyundai was recognized at the 2024 JEP Community Service Awards on April 10.
"We are honored to receive the Dornsife Award for Exceptional Service as it is a testament to Hyundai's commitment to progress for humanity," said Brandon Ramirez, director, corporate social responsibility and external relations, Hyundai Motor America.
Since its inception in 2022, over 1,100 students have experienced the program in southern California and Georgia.

Announcing the 2024 John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellows

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

NEW YORK , April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced today their appointment of 188 Guggenheim Fellowships to a distinguished and diverse group of culture-creators working across 52 disciplines. Chosen through a rigorous application and peer review process from a pool of almost 3,000 applicants, the Class of 2024 Guggenheim Fellows was tapped on the basis of prior career achievement and exceptional promise. As established in 1925 by founder Senator Simon Guggenheim, each fellow receives a monetary stipend to pursue independent work at the highest level under "the freest possible conditions."

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The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Taps 188 Artists, Scholars, Photographers, Novelists, Essayists, Poets, Historians, Choreographers, Environmentalists, and Data Scientists to the Ranks of 19,000 Fellows Honored Since 1925 *** Now in 99th year, the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation recognizes & awards monetary prizes to the 2024 class of trail-blazing fellows across 52 fields
NEW YORK , April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced today their appointment of 188 Guggenheim Fellowships to a distinguished and diverse group of culture-creators working across 52 disciplines.
- Edward Hirsch, president of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
To see the full list of new Fellows, please visit www.gf.org .
"Humanity faces some profound existential challenges," said Edward Hirsch, award-winning poet and president of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.
Fellows in the creative arts are partially supported by the Joel Conarroe Fund, named for the former President of the Foundation who was a 1977 Guggenheim Fellow.

ResumeBuilder.com Survey Finds That, Contrary to Popular Belief, Majority of Gen Zers Like Their Jobs

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

Hatred, Love, Happiness, STEM, Generation Z, Gen, Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Interface (computing), Job satisfaction, Perception

SEATTLE, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ResumeBuilder.com, the premier resource for professional resume templates and career advice, has published a recent survey report exploring Gen Z workers' attitudes toward their jobs. The report also shares insight into Gen Zers' perception of their performance, bosses, and coworkers. ResumeBuilder.com researchers gathered and analyzed survey responses from 518 Gen Z workers in March.

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The report also shares insight into Gen Zers' perception of their performance, bosses, and coworkers.
In addition to the majority of Gen Zers feeling positive about their jobs, 81 percent assess their job performance as "excellent" or "good."
It was launched on March 27, 2024, and 518 Gen Zers completed the full survey.
To qualify for the survey, all participants had to be between ages 18 and 27, and currently employed for wages.

Kiddie Academy's first Utah location exceeds Core State Standards

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

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HERRIMAN, Utah, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiddie Academy of Herriman, the first Utah location of nationally recognized Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care, is now open and offering a curriculum that exceeds all Utah Core State Standards for Early Learning. The independently owned and operated franchise location also meets a statewide need for high-quality child care in Utah, where licensed child care programs only serve about 36% of preschool children with working parents, according to Voices for Utah Children.

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HERRIMAN, Utah, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiddie Academy of Herriman, the first Utah location of nationally recognized Kiddie Academy ® Educational Child Care , is now open and offering a curriculum that exceeds all Utah Core State Standards for Early Learning.
The independently owned and operated franchise location also meets a statewide need for high-quality child care in Utah, where licensed child care programs only serve about 36% of preschool children with working parents, according to Voices for Utah Children.
"Thank you to Kiddie Academy for bringing high-quality care to Utah," said Abby Cox, first lady of Utah.
The 10,000 square-foot Kiddie Academy of Herriman is equipped with 10 classrooms, two large, age-appropriate playgrounds with a dedicated gardening zone and more.

South Africa is short of academic statisticians: why and what can be done

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Psychometrics, Data science, Biostatistics, Collaboration, Research, Policy, Doctor of Philosophy, Mentorship, Student, Statistics, Mathematics, Social, Commerce, Lecture, Engineering, Management

463 exabytes of data will be created each day globally – that’s the equivalent of 212,765,957 DVDs per day.

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463 exabytes of data will be created each day globally – that’s the equivalent of 212,765,957 DVDs per day.
We are a group of academic statisticians from South African universities who have compiled a discussion paper to address these issues.
We have identified the factors contributing to the capacity crisis in academic statistics, including a lack of collaboration between academics in different academic statistical fields.
We’ve also proposed a way to improve both the quality and quantity of, primarily, doctoral candidates in the various statistical fields.

What’s in a name?

Over the years, a divide has emerged between those who research and lecture in applied statistics and their counterparts in mathematical or theoretical statistics.
Statistics departments are positioned within different faculties across various
South African universities, for example within commerce, natural science, or engineering.
A doctoral candidate focused on econometrics may not realise that a biostatistician is well equipped to support and mentor them.

Assessment

There may be concerns that standardising assessment for what is essentially creative output (novel, innovative ideas) may be too prescriptive.
However, we believe that a semi-flexible assessment rubric is vital.
An assessment rubric is an important tool for formative assessment.

Supervisor-student relationship

The relationship a PhD candidate has with their supervisor is enormously important, as research from across disciplines has shown.
Without sufficient mentoring, early-career supervisors may not know how to nurture a healthy supervisor-student relationship.
They may not be aware of all of the intricacies inherent in this relationship, let alone the skills that they should be imparting to their students.

Next steps

To our knowledge, it is the first of its kind in the field of academic statistics.
Some new supervisors may use the entire guiding rubric to assist in each important area.

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.