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Institute Community Outreach and Education manager receives grant to expand STEM education offerings
Kelly Vincelette, Community Outreach and Education (COE) Manager at The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, is the recipient of a $25,000 FutureForward Impact grant from Southeast Service Cooperative. The grant will allow for expansion of the department’s Young Scientist Program for middle school students as well as add a teacher externship program and a lending […] The post Institute Community Outreach and Education manager receives grant to expand STEM education offerings appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Austin Area Foundation launches scholarship for STEM education
The Austin Area Foundation and the Science Fair Mentoring Project has partnered in the establishment of the Rick Herreid Science Scholarship. This scholarship will honor the memory of Rick Herreid, who died suddenly in 2019. Herreid worked as a food scientist with Hormel Foods Corporation in the Research and Development department. After retiring, Herreid volunteered […] The post Austin Area Foundation launches scholarship for STEM education appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Pair of Adams students awarded scholarships
A pair of Adams students have received a $1,000 scholarship through the 2024 Road to Success scholarship by Huseby Insurance of Adams and Grinnell Mutual of Grinnell, Iowa. Southland’s Jessie Hanson and Jonas Wiste are two of 80 recipients of the scholarships based on excellence in the classroom and a safe driving record. Huseby Insurance […] The post Pair of Adams students awarded scholarships appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Riverland PTK chapter making broad impacts
Over the years, Riverland Community College has been able to celebrate its success rate for students in a variety of ways. Helping to further highlight those successes are groups like the school’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Zeta Eta. Recently, the members — Melissa Meouchy, Michael Grabrick, Éser Riewe, Nick Hueper and Afi Adjowui — attended […] The post Riverland PTK chapter making broad impacts appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Institute waiting to hear outcome of bonding request
As this year’s legislative session nears its end, The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, waits to hear whether a requested $20M in funding from this year’s bonding bill will be approved to support its ongoing Minnesota BioImaging Center (MBiC) project. MBiC would expand the Institute’s capabilities, provide essential workforce training that is in high global […] The post Institute waiting to hear outcome of bonding request appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Riverland graduation: Students demonstrate stories of hope and resilience
AUSTIN — Friday night’s 83rd Riverland Community College commencement held a number of powerful moments, but among the more powerful moment’s was President Dr. Kat Linaker’s demonstration of the graduate’s achievements. Going down a list, Linaker asked students to stand when they met the criteria requested by RCC’s first-year president in a list of questions. […] The post Riverland graduation: Students demonstrate stories of hope and resilience appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Riverland graduation: stories of hope and resilience
Friday night’s 83rd Riverland Community College commencement held a number of powerful moments, but among the more powerful moment’s was President Dr. Kat Linaker’s demonstration of the graduate’s achievements. Going down a list, Linaker asked students to stand when they met the criteria requested by RCC’s first-year president in a list of questions. Are you […] The post Riverland graduation: stories of hope and resilience appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
To be celebrated: Zumbro Education District holds Activity Day for special education students
HAYFIELD — Hayfield elementary student David Jorgenson couldn’t hide the smile on his face when he finished his race. With joy in his eyes, he simply looked up at Hayfield special education coordinator Samantha Thurman and said “this was my first medal ever!” Jorgenson and many other students wore their medals proudly on a day […] The post To be celebrated: Zumbro Education District holds Activity Day for special education students appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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