Intermittent rain showers couldn’t keep a crowd of 17,340 from attending the 16th annual San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering, held March 2nd, 2024, at Snapdragon Stadium. It was a fantastic day filled with inspiration, education and fun! Students and families from all corners of San Diego County engaged with the innovative spectrum of STEAM in the beautiful Southern California setting, replete with hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations and energizing speakers from the festival-record 180+ exhibitors! The San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering is the largest event of its kind in Southern California. It’s a collective effort between industry,…
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Every year, Great Minds in STEM, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering and showcasing STEM leaders nationwide, recognizes the brightest Hispanic engineers, mathematicians, scientists and technological experts through the Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Corporation (HENAAC) Awards. This past year, three NASA employees from the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, were recognized with prestigious honors. Azlin Biaggi-Labiosa, Janette C. Briones and Nelson Morales were all recognized at the Great Minds in STEM conference for their outstanding contributions to the aerospace world in 2023. These awards not only bring their contributions and accomplishments into the spotlight but are utilized to encourage…
At some point in our lives, it is more likely than not that we will need some form of assistive technology. In fact, 2.5 billion people living today are in need of some form of wheelchairs, glasses, prosthetics, hearing aids and other devices that fall under this category. Despite these numbers, only 10% of the people in low-income countries can access the technology they need to live more accessible lives; a staggering difference between the 90% of people in higher-income countries that can. Without access to these devices, millions of people are unable to work, go to school or live…
Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an impressive list of influential leaders in the commercial drone industry who will be participating on the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board will guide programming, recommend speakers, and deliver critical insights for the event. Select members of the Advisory Board will also assist with a new event scholarship initiative which will be announced later this spring. The 10th edition of Commercial UAV Expo will take place September 3 – 5, 2024 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. “The Commercial UAV Advisory Board…
Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo have announced a strategic collaboration to bring HYSKY Society hydrogen aviation education to Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, NV, September 3-5, 2024. Commercial UAV Expo is the leading global commercial drone trade show and conference, and HYSKY Society produces the world’s largest hydrogen aviation event focused on zero-emission aviation. Together, they aim to enhance the collaborative opportunities for professionals in the commercial drone and hydrogen aviation sectors and advance the future of hydrogen-based flight. “Co-locating the FLYING HY Conference 2024 with Commercial UAV Expo is huge for HYSKY. It’s not every day a small startup…
The clean energy industry is in higher demand than ever, and with the help of over $40 million in funding, the workforce is about to get stronger.As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of 17 new Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC) and the inaugural cohort of 10 Building Training and Assessment Centers (BTAC). Selectees are expected to receive a combined $40.8 million, made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to expand training opportunities for in-demand, high-quality jobs while identifying opportunities for organizations to save energy, improve productivity and reduce…
Thousands of geospatial and built world professionals gathered for Geo Week, held Feb. 11-13, 2024, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. Geo Week is the premier conference and tradeshow that champions the coming together of geospatial technologies and the built world.The event convened a record-breaking 2,976 professionals from more than 3,400 registrants, representing 45 countries. The sold-out exhibit hall was the largest in event history, featuring 200 exhibitors and further cementing Geo Week as the convergence point for the built environment, advanced airborne/terrestrial technologies and commercial 3D technologies. “The continued growth of Geo Week is a testament to the…
On September 27, 2023, Frank Rubio returned from the International Space Station (ISS). Like many astronauts before him, he came back with critical information on the many experiments and tests NASA conducts in orbit. But unlike any other astronaut before him, he had just broken the record for the longest stay in low-Earth orbit.Rubio arrived aboard the ISS on Sept. 21, 2022, and returned home on Sept. 27, 2023, after spending 371 days among the stars. His mission breaks the previous record, held by NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, by 16 days. It also marks the first time a U.S.…
Geo Week, coming February 11—13th, 2024 to the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado, is the premier event for increased integration between advanced airborne and terrestrial technologies, commercial 3D technologies, and the built environment.Here’s why you can’t miss it:Enhanced Conference AccessNew this year, all conference attendees will have full access to both Geo Week and ASPRS-hosted sessions with a single Conference Pass – providing more valued content and insights from industry experts.Keynote PresentationsA lineup of Keynotes promises to inspire, inform, and empower. Explore the impact of emerging technologies, including generative AI, augmented reality, and digital twins. Learn how the geospatial…
Los Angeles, CA – January 3, 2024 – The anticipation for the 51st Annual Saturn Awards is reaching its peak as the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films proudly announces the return of actor, comedian, and host Joel McHale as the master of ceremonies. Set to take place on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the L.A. Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, the Saturn Awards promises an unforgettable celebration of the best in genre entertainment.Joel McHale, renowned for his roles in “Animal Control” and “Community,” will bring his remarkable talent, dry wit, and acerbic humor to the stage for the…
