(Breakthrough, 1.May.2019) — The Breakthrough Prize Foundation announced today the launch of its fifth annual Breakthrough Junior Challenge, a global student science and mathematics competition designed to inspire creative thinking about fundamental concepts in the life sciences, physics and mathematics. All students must register at https://breakthroughjuniorchallenge.org and submit completed entries between […]
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UNICEF Works on Developing Resilience in Caribbean Islands Affected by Hurricanes
(UNICEF Canada, 12.Sep.2018) — A year after two category 5 hurricanes caused destruction across parts of the Caribbean, most children in the affected countries are now back in school and have access to the services they need, thanks to the efforts of UNICEF and partners. In September 2017, hurricanes Irma […]
CITGO Awards Grant, Continues Restoration Work
(Citgo, 29.Aug.2018) — Through the CITGO Caring for Our Coast initiative, a program designed to boost ecological conservation, restoration and education, The Conservation Foundation (TCF) has been awarded a grant to continue its restoration work in the Heritage Quarries Recreation Area (HQRA) in Lemont. In partnership with TCF and the […]
Ecopetrol to Invest COL$94.5 Bln on Infrastructure
(Energy Analytics Institute, Jared Yamin, 28.May.2018) ‐- Ecopetrol plans to invest a total of COL$94.5 billion Colombian pesos on infrastructure and education. The funds for the seven projects will come from taxes, and will be destined for six Colombian departments, announced the state oil company in a Twitter post. Department […]
Energy, Education, and Learning Through NRG ED
(Energy Analytics Institute, Aaron Simonsky, 24.May.2018) – Energy Analytics Institute, formerly LatinPetroleum Inc., continues to promote its “Energy Education Initiative” in the Americas, also known as “NRG ED.” NRG ED is structured to work with K-12 schools, community colleges, four-year colleges and universities, workforce training programs, communities and businesses, and […]