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A powerful tribute to the @gatechengineers leadership team who continue to break barriers, inspire women to pursue #engineering, and champion the next generation of #engineers. We love to see real-world progress towards diversifying the field. coe.gatech.edu/news/2023/03/…
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#NextEngineers Academy Cohort 1 students had a strong start to their last year in the program kicking off their final-year project investigating community problems that can be solved with engineering. We're looking forward to seeing their completed designs nextengineers.org/news/engin…
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From attending her sister’s engineering classes at age 10 to discovering a love of mechanical engineering from her grandfather, Pam Boehm has led a successful career in aviation, receiving @GE_Aerospace's Technical Achievement Award for leadership & commitment to innovation.

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The team @GE_Aerospace recently visited the Global Engineering Discovery program in Ethiopia. Students had the opportunity to attend an event where they learned how an aircraft engine works & about the importance of engine maintenance & condition monitoring. More here:

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The Greenville team has been working on a variety of design challenges including creating motors and participating in a balloon launcher competition. When the students aren't designing projects, they've been exploring college and career-readiness skills like writing. More here:

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Did you know less than 15% of women make up the engineering workforce in the U.K.? In effort to close the gap, #NextEngineers Staffordshire is introducing students from all backgrounds to engineering at a young age. More on the subject here: student-circuit.com/news/the…
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Johannesburg #NextEngineers student Bhekumzi had an eventful year participating in design challenges. He recently won first place with his team for a project to benefit the Mining & Energy sector. Learn more about Bhekumzi's experience here: @ProtecSTEM @WitsUniversity

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Love to see the @assistintl team continuing the great work of #SafeSurgery2020
Our local Mobile Obstetric Simulation Team trainers are this week training maternal teams from 6 hospitals in Morogoro Region. Through #medicalsimulation they are learning about team work & emergency preparedness.
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These two educators provide hands-on learning opportunities for their students to spark an interest in #engineering at an early age. Learn more about their strategies to include engineering lessons in high school curriculum. @educationweek edweek.org/technology/troubl…
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Thank you to all our partners who helped support the causes we feel most passionate about. @northshore_cc @EssexNorthShore @nswib @CARE @bridge2turkiye @MMAAdmissions @RedCross
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In 2023, there were a number of disaster and humanitarian crises around the world, including Turkey, Morocco, Israel and Gaza. Thanks to our partners @CARE, @bridge2turkiye, @RedCross for your support providing relief efforts to these affected areas.
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We're proud to have launched a scholarship program this past year for students entering Mass Maritime Academy focused on clean energy studies. Excited to continue to see the impact of this program on @MMAAdmissions students.
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It's been four years since the #AMTEP program was first announced and we're proud to have reached 800+ students and adult learners. Thanks to our partners who continue to make an impact: @northshore_cc @NSCareerCenter @EssexNorthShore
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From demonstrating the concept of atmospheric pressure, to building a chairlift out of everyday materials, students learn engineering concepts through exploratory and creative activities in the GE Foundation's Next Engineers program.
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#NextEngineers Johannesburg has kicked off its final design challenges of 2023, which consist of experimenting with basic flight mechanisms & attempting to sustainably generate electricity with wind. We can't wait to see how these designs turn out @ProtecSTEM. More here:

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It's great working with our partner @uofcincy to provide middle and high school students with the opportunity to learn more about engineering. Read on to find out more about these Cincinnati students' recent experience at #NextEngineers summer camp.

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