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National science lab winner announced
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), in partnership with Shell Oil Company (Shell), announced the four national finalists and grand prize winner in the first-ever NSTA Shell Science Lab Challenge.…
Two Ringling College computer animators capture 2011 award
Ringling College of Art and Design today announced that 2011 Computer Animation graduates Avner Geller and Stevie Lewis were winners in the 38th Annual Student Academy Awards competition, capturing the…
Virginia Tech team wins EcoCAR Challenge
Students from Virginia Tech University took top honors when they were named the overall winners of EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge after designing and building an exceptional extended-range electric vehicle…
Northrop Grumman names 24 Maryland winners Engineering Scholars Competition
Northrop Grumman announced the 24 winners of its ninth annual Engineering Scholars program, which will provide a total of $240,000 in college scholarships this fall to high school seniors across…
SME Education Foundation awards Family and Director Scholarships
Efforts by the SME Education Foundation to invest in the future of manufacturing by transforming manufacturing education continues with the awarding of $111,000 in SME Education Foundation Family…
IMLS awards more than $1.5M in grants
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced 215 awards totaling $1,531,000 for the Native American Library Services Basic Grant and Basic Grant with Education/Assessment Option Program. IMLS received…
Aspiring scientists named as competition champs
Now in its third year, the Kids’ Science Challenge has named the winners of this year’s competition, in which 3rd through 6th graders from all over the country designed creative…
Alabama teen wins national poetry contest
From a competitive field of more than 365,000 students nationwide, 16-year-old Youssef Biaz of Auburn, Ala., received the title of 2011 Poetry Out Loud National Champion at the National Finals…
Edward Lowe Foundation receives $730,000 grant
The Edward Lowe Foundation has announced a new partnership with The NASDAQ OMX Educational Foundation to establish a new research and education institute focusing on job growth and capital access…
North Park University announces Fulbright winner
North Park University announced on May 9 that senior Michael Nelson of Bangor, Maine, has been awarded the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Scholarship. He is the sixth student from the…



