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Students Design Innovative Spacecraft Inspection System at Stevens Institute of Technology
Mechanical Engineering students at Stevens have created a rotational system of propulsion for a Remotely Operable Inspection Craft (ROIC). This small, reusable system could easily be deployed to capture images of the exterior of spacecraft in order to assess damage suffered in liftoff or flight. - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Students Design Next-Generation Glaucoma Treatment at Stevens Institute of Technology
A Stevens Senior Design Team has created a biomedical implant for intraocular pressure relief that uses a novel method to sidestep the problems associated with traditional glaucoma treatment. - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Multi-Disciplinary Systems Design Project Saves Lives and Money for the Military
Seventeen students at Stevens Institute of Technology are participating in a multi-disciplinary design initiative, sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD) and designing an efficient and sustainable Advanced Expeditionary Housing System (AEHS) for remote combat operations and disaster relief. - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Engeye Teen Connection (ETC) Launches New Education Initiative Bucks for Books
Greg Hickey Joins ETC Board of Directors - April 28, 2011 - Engeye
Students Design Sensory Toy for Children with Autism at Stevens Institute of Technology
Three Mechanical Engineering students at Stevens Institute of Technology are using their Senior Design project to create a toy for children with autism that will aid in children's development through play therapy. - April 28, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dinner Dance to Benefit Children with Autism
HeartShare Human Services is hosting its annual dinner dance to benefit its preschool and school age programs for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. - April 27, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
I Am Not That Person Totems Available from the James Young Empowerment Center
I Am Not That Person Anymore totems are now available for pre-order. Their purpose is to serve as a visual stimulus to help the wearer, user, or observer to connect with their personal issues and to summon the inner strength needed to help harness their emotions and thereby achieve their goals. - April 27, 2011 - The James Young Empowerment Center
Non-Profit Responds to Michelle Obama’s Challenge; 1,000 iPAD2 Giveaway Program Targets Solutions for Jobless Veterans and Families
Non-profit Patriot Enterprise Project, Inc., (PEP) announced the opening of its national military veteran’s business ownership initiatives with a 1,000 iPAD2s Giveaway. The innovative non-profit donation program will accelerate legislation and veteran advocacy initiatives to help quickly establish self-sustaining careers for more than 100,000 Gulf War veterans. - April 25, 2011 - Patriot Enterprise Project
ICLEI USA and Office Depot Celebrated Major Expansion of Green Business Challenge at the New York Stock Exchange April 21
Triangle J Council of Governments, NC Join Innovative Program to Reduce GHG Emissions and Energy Consumption Among Businesses and Commercial Buildings – Millions of Dollars in Savings for Participants. - April 25, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Tread Lightly and Staples Foundation for Learning Announce Winners of the Imprints Art Contest
Tread Lightly and Staples Foundation for Learning announce the winners of the Imprints Art Contest. A youth initiative provided by Tread Lightly, a free engagement and education program, the winners were announced in a video conference connecting schools together to discuss eco-art. - April 23, 2011 - TakingITGlobal
Senior Projects Exposition at Stevens Institute of Technology April 27
On April 27, Stevens Institute of Technology hosts its annual Senior Projects Expo, a showcase of the senior year design projects of the graduating seniors from the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Howe School of Technology Management, and the School of Systems and Enterprises. The event is held in the Canavan Arena, in the Schaefer Athletic Center, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Stevens campus in Hoboken. - April 23, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The National Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce Receives Homeland Security Award
CSR receives the DHS Science and Technology Impact Award from the Department of Homeland Security for their rapid response during the DeepWater Horizon oil spill. - April 23, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
GVI Gains Unique Access to Panda Project in China
A new volunteer project has been established to help conserve the last remaining Qinling pandas, a subspecies of the giant panda. According to WWF China, there are only around 200-300 of the Qinling panda left in the wild following the destruction of habitat, a lack of conservation resources, and... - April 23, 2011 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Environmental Artist Gwyn Michael Seeks to Change the Landscape with Her New Project: Journey to Confluence
Examining the past, present, and future of the American landscape, Gwyn Michael explores the role of art in creating positive environmental change. - April 22, 2011 - Gwyn Michael
California Cities and Counties Get Free, Breakthrough Tool to Measure Their Community’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Powerful web-based tool developed by ICLEI USA for the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative meets long-identified needs, empowers hundreds of California cities and counties to pursue aggressive goals to save energy, money, and address climate change. - April 21, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Partners with Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) to Provide Sustainability Education Resources
GEF to feature green lessons and activities on Lessonopoly.org’s curriculum sharing website. - April 21, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Stevens Chemical Engineering Student David Monteiro Wins AIChE Research Poster Competition
Stevens Institute of Technology Chemical Engineering undergraduate student David Monteiro's poster, "Inkjet-Printed Drug-Eluting Bioresorbable Nanocomposite Micropatterns," led the Research Poster Competition at the 2011 AIChE Mid-Atlantic Regional Student Conference. - April 21, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Sprint’s New Mobility Solution for a Better Planet Supports Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green ID pack for Android devices provides customers with mobile content that enables them to take action and get involved in their local school or youth group. - April 20, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Stevens Biomedical Engineering Knee Goniometer Team Wins NEBEC Student Competition
Biomedical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology took 1st Place at the 37th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference (NEBEC) Student Design Competition. - April 20, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Landtech to Discuss High-Efficiency Irrigation at Upcoming Events: ASLA and WaterSmart Innovations
Jim Davis, General Manager of Landtech Irrigation Consultants, is a certified irrigation designer by the Irrigation Association and an EPA "WaterSense Partner." His 20+ years of experience in landscape irrigation design will be shared as a panelist at two upcoming educational series in... - April 17, 2011 - Landtech Irrigation Consultants
Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center Names Aggie Greenberg 2011 Volunteer of the Year
Greenberg was the driving force behind the opening of Riverside, California’s newest thrift store which benefits homeless pets at Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center. - April 15, 2011 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Single Parent Advocate to Hold Art and Silent Auction Fundraiser. Terry Hitchcock of the Award-Winning Documentary Film, "My Run," Will Co-Host Event.
Single Parent Advocate, a non-profit organization for helping single parent families, will host a Live Art and Silent Auction Fundraiser at Colliers International, April 30, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Terry Hitchcock, whose inspiring story was recently featured in the award-winning “My Run” documentary movie, will serve as Honorary Chairperson. - April 15, 2011 - Single Parent Advocate
Love Our Children USA Mothers Who Make A Difference Awards 2011
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th. At a time when violence against children affects over 3 million children in our country, and when bullying and bullying suicides are at an all time high, Love Our Children USA announced the recipients of the Sixth Annual Mothers Who Make A Difference Awards, recognizing and supporting celebrity mothers for balancing motherhood, work and causes around the world. This year’s winners include: Christie Brinkley, Jenna Elfman, Amy Poehler and Gwen Stefani. - April 15, 2011 - Love Our Children USA
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Announces Android App for AmpleHarvest.org
Anyone with extra garden produce or store bought items is now able to donate to a local food pantry using their Android phone. - April 14, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
ICLEI USA Issues the Following Statement in Response to the President’s Call for Increased Energy Independence and New Investments in 21st Century Clean Energy Technology
President Obama renewed his call for America to become more energy independent by increasing the use of clean and renewable energy technologies that will reduce our reliance on foreign oil, maximize energy efficiency, and protect the environment. During a speech to students at Georgetown... - April 12, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Children of New York Honor Their Mentors for National Volunteer Appreciation Week
Across New York State Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies gathered letters from youth who wanted to show appreciation and gratitude to their volunteer mentors during National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 10-16th. - April 10, 2011 - Big Brothers Big Sisters - New York's CHildren of Promise
Energy Advantage Inc. Complies with CICA 5970 Certification for Fifth Year in a Row
Energy Advantage Inc., a leading energy and sustainability management company, continues to offer its customers added assurance that its internal controls and systems are transparent and secured, complying for the fifth year in a row with Canadian government’s strict Section 5970 of the... - April 09, 2011 - Energy Advantage Inc.
Scientists at The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receive Awards from Society of Toxicology
Scientists Recognized at SOT Annual Meeting - April 07, 2011 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
"Get Blue" – National Effort to Educate America During April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April marks the 28th anniversary of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to child abuse education, awareness and prevention activities. To observe National Child Abuse Prevention month, Love Our Children USA, (a national organization headquartered in New York whose mission is to break the cycle of violence against children) begins its eighth annual GET BLUE campaign – a national effort to educate and raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention. - March 30, 2011 - Love Our Children USA
Stevens Computer Science Students Present to President of Microsoft North America
Stevens Computer Science students presented their game design entries in Imagine Cup 2011 to Robert Youngjohns, President of Microsoft North America Sales and Marketing. - March 30, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Upcoming Events at Stevens Highlight Women in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Just two semesters old, the Stevens Institute of Technology's Women in Pharmaceutical Industry Club is already having an impact on its members, providing tools and education to women preparing to enter the pharmaceutical industry. The April 27 meeting will feature guest speaker Ms. Anu Hans, Vice President of Global Procurement at the Janssen Supply Group, a division of Johnson & Johnson. Members of the public are welcome to attend the guest lectures. - March 30, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
New Laser Technology Developed at Stevens Prepares to Revolutionize Communications
Dr. Rainer Martini of Stevens Institute of Technology has overcome a number of free space challenges to develop a high-speed communications technology that is not limited by a physical conductor. With an optical system that is stable enough, satellites may one day convert to laser technology, resulting in a more mobile military and super-sensitive scanners, as well as faster Internet for the masses. - March 30, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
USSSA Teams with My Sports Dreams to Help Affiliated Teams Raise Money
My Sports Dreams will help teams competing under USSSA umbrella purchase gear and travel to USSSA Tournaments nationwide - March 27, 2011 - My Sports Dreams
Adirondack Recycling Program
Members of the AWF have been collecting empty laser and inkjet cartridges and used cell phones from the community. They are sending the waste products to companies that recycle all of the material. - March 27, 2011 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
My Sports Dreams and Travel Champs Partner Up to Help Teams Travel More Easily and Efficiently
Nation’s Leading Fundraiser will help promote online service for coaches and event organizers - March 25, 2011 - My Sports Dreams
ICLEI USA Executive Director Martin Chávez Joins Renowned Polar Explorer, Sir Robert Swan; Global CEOs on Important Climate Change Expedition to Antarctica
Exceptional Voyage to Last Great Wilderness on Earth Will Explore the Preservation of Antarctica; Promote Recycling, Renewable Energy and Sustainability Efforts to Combat Climate Change - March 25, 2011 - ICLEI USA
My Sports Dreams and SCHEDULESmith Partner Up to Help Teams Raise Money and Stay Organized
Nation’s Leading Fundraiser will help promote free online service for coaches. - March 24, 2011 - My Sports Dreams
Run for the Gulf to Benefit Alabama Gulf Coast: Atlanta Radio Host Paul Leslie to Pay Tribute to Forrest Gump and Raise Awareness for Alabama Gulf Coast
Award-winning radio talk show host and producer Paul Leslie plans to complete a 52-mile run to benefit the Alabama Gulf Coastal Foundation. Leslie will run in honor of the 25th publication anniversary of the novel “Forrest Gump” by Winston Groom. Leslie will begin his journey on April 5th, 2011 along Heron Bay in southern Mobile County and run along the Gulf coast of Alabama until he reaches the Florida state line on April 9th, 2011. - March 23, 2011 - Alabama Coastal Foundation
My Sports Dreams and Restaurant.com Help Teams Raise Money and Donors Dine Out
Campaign donors receive $50 in free dining at over 18,000 restaurants nationwide. - March 23, 2011 - My Sports Dreams
Celebrities Coming to Support HeartShare's Spring Gala
Stars from One Life to Live are supporting their co-star and HeartShare honoree Robert S. Woods. - March 23, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Worldwide Energy Concern Increases Focus on Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) Summit
The latest research on farm scale, economically viable green energy solutions will be revealed at FPPC's Chesapeake Bay Watershed Region Technology Summit to be held in Annapolis, MD. - March 20, 2011 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
ETC Board Member Sara Weinman Travels to Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda
Engeye Teen Connection (ETC) Board of Directors Include Sara Weinman, Brian Hickey and Adriana King. - March 18, 2011 - Engeye
Morguard Selects Energy Advantage Inc.’s Sustainable Data Management Solution
Energy Advantage Inc., a leading energy and sustainability management provider, today announced that Morguard has selected Energy Advantage to help them establish and operate a comprehensive energy and environmental data management solution for their commercial and retail properties across... - March 17, 2011 - Energy Advantage Inc.
Sustainability Collaborative and Drexel University Will Conduct SustaiNext Summit Conference
Sustainability Collaborative and Drexel University Will Conduct SustaiNext Summit Conference on March 22-23, 2011. - March 17, 2011 - Sustainability Collaborative
City of Sebastian Approves Riverfront Parking Study
A parking study for Sebastian’s Riverfront area was approved unanimously Wednesday night by the Sebastian City Council. The parking study was completed by Outlier Planning of West Palm Beach, and included an inventory of mostly public parking spaces in the Riverfront, and one-per-hour counts... - March 12, 2011 - Outlier Planning
Stevens Business and Technology Senior Design Team Breaks Barriers to Recycling
Stevens Goes Green, a Business and Technology Senior Design Team from Stevens Institute of Technology, is changing the recycling habits of an entire university as part of national competition RecycleMania 2011. - March 10, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Announces Partnership with the National Council of Churches
AmpleHarvest.org and the faith community work to help food pantries get fresh produce. - March 04, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
The Magic Bullet Fund Helps Another Dog Fight Cancer
The Magic Bullet Fund has assisted more than 100 dogs through cancer treatment. Most people are uninformed about canine cancer, treatment options and the availability of financial assistance through the Magic Bullet Fund. - March 04, 2011 - Magic Bullet Fund
Stevens Dr. A. K. Ganguly Receives Topliss Award Lecture from University of Michigan
Dr. A. K. Ganguly, Distinguished Research Professor of Chemistry at Stevens Institute of Technology, recently gave the Topliss Award Lecture at the University of Michigan. Named in honor of pioneer pharmaceutical researcher Dr. John G. Topliss, the lectures were established to recognize outstanding... - March 04, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Alum Mark Biamonte Named Chief Systems Engineer at Hamilton Sundstrand
Stevens Institute of Technology Alum Mark Biamonte '01 has been named Chief of Systems Engineering for the Space Systems engineering division of Hamilton Sundstrand, part of United Technologies Corporation. In his new role, Biamonte will provide functional leadership to the systems engineering... - March 04, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology