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Nearly half of American teens distrust tech companies to make responsible AI decisions

POSTED ON Feb 03, 2025

Common Sense Media, an organization focused on improving the lives of children and families by providing trustworthy information, education, and an independent voice, has identified a significant trust gap between teens and technology companies. James P

Apply for the McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship by February 6, 2025

POSTED ON Feb 03, 2025

This amazing program awards scholarships to up to 30 outstanding students from all over the country, focusing on their academic successes, community contributions, personal essays, and financial needs.  With over $33 million granted to Hispanic and Latino student

World Wetlands Day 2025

POSTED ON Jan 31, 2025

Wetlands are crucial for agriculture, tourism, and recreation livelihoods. Approximately 1 in 8 people live in areas that rely on wetlands for food, water, transportation, and leisure activities. World Wetlands Day emphasizes the importance of these often-overloo

Scholarships, scholarships, scholarships

POSTED ON Jan 31, 2025

Applications for the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) National Undergraduate Scholarship must be submitted by February 1st. The scholarship, awarded in May, helps students cover their college education expenses and encourages their involvement

The Horatio Alger Association promotes the American Dream for future generations

POSTED ON Jan 30, 2025

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. was founded in 1947. The association honors leaders who have overcome challenges and achieved great success. It gives them the Horatio Alger Award and makes them Lifetime Members. In turn, Horatio A

Get to know the global competition for student founders leveraging AI

POSTED ON Jan 30, 2025

Microsoft has announced the judges for the semifinal round of the 2025 Imagine Cup World Championship. The panel includes experts in AI, Natural Language Processing, and machine learning, as well as a cloud advocate and a director who guides startups in using AI. 

Education cuts: BEYA Chairman advocates for enhanced cooperation

POSTED ON Jan 29, 2025

We have recently seen a flurry of executive orders on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. On January 27, an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo ordered a temporary pause in all federal grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs.

Scholarships, scholarships, scholarships

POSTED ON Jan 29, 2025

The Equitable Excellence Scholarship is supported through partnerships between Equitable and Scholarship America, including CommonApp, National College Attainment Network (NCAN), and college access community-based organizations.  In the spring of 2025, the Equita

DeepSeek shakes up the AI competition with R1

POSTED ON Jan 28, 2025

Last week, DeepSeek AI shared the launch of the DeepSeek app with its community of over 38,000 followers on LinkedIn. This powerful app, now in its version 3 (V3), is completely free and ready to explore on the App Store, Google Play, and across major Android m

JPL has played a significant role in developing some of California’s leading firefighting technologies

POSTED ON Jan 28, 2025

This weekend, California Governor Gavin Newsom commended the thousands of firefighters and personnel mobilizing to protect communities in Southern California. For three weeks, they have battled flames along thousands of acres while facing extremely inhospitable con

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