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MdBio Foundation Launches “Learning Undefeated” Initiative to Bring Mobile Science Lab to Texas Schools Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

Disaster Recovery, News, News Media

from Business Wire (Gaithersburg, MD) | October 26, 2017 The MdBio Foundation, a non-profit that provides STEM education and workforce development to underserved communities, will be taking one of its mobile laboratories to southeast Texas in November to support students at high schools and middle schools impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The new “Learning Undefeated” initiative features…

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Sky gazers gather at eclipse viewing party [video]

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from WDVM (Hagerstown, MD) | August 21, 2017 watch it > ROCKVILLE, Md. – It’s the day sky gazers have been waiting all summer for!  MdBio celebrated the eclipse on their mobile lab with themed experiments, snacks and more. The first 100 people snagged a pair of the coveted eclipse glasses. People of all ages were excited…

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Where to Catch the Solar Eclipse

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from Baltimore Sun | August 21, 2017 read it > The solar eclipse makes its way across the continental United States on Monday, and though Baltimore is not in its path of totality, the city will see 80 percent of the sun blotted out by the moon’s shadow. Here are some area events where you can catch a…

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MXLab Open Scheduling – August 8

Mobile Labs, News

MdBio will offer 35 week-long mobile laboratory visits for the 2017/2018 school year. Of these weeks, twenty seven (27) have been set aside for priority schools (defined by MdBio as those schools with a majority of students eligible for free/reduced meals). Priority schools will be required to provide documentation showing their eligibility at time of…

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CSUSB & MdBio Welcome African-American and Latino Middle School Boys for Verizon Innovative Learning Camp

Festivals, Events & Workshops, Mobile Labs, News, News Media

from High Desert Daily | July 19, 2017 read it > (Victor Valley)– This summer 150 African-American and Latino boys from middle schools across San Bernardino are learning technology skills at Cal State San Bernardino as part of the Verizon Innovative Learning Camp. One of 17 institutions nationwide chosen as a host site, it marks second…

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AT&T Contributes $30,000 to MdBio for STEM programming

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from AT&T | July 20, 2017 read it > MdBio recently received a contribution from AT&T to support STEM education initiatives and direct service programs that serve students in grades 7-12 in underserved communities. The programs will include the ATLAS college and career symposium and school-based programs designed to engage students about lucrative career opportunities in…

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MXLab Priority Scheduling – August 1

Mobile Labs, News

MdBio will offer 35 week-long mobile laboratory visits for the 2017/2018 school year. Of these weeks, twenty seven (27) have been set aside for priority schools (defined by MdBio as those schools with a majority of students eligible for free/reduced meals). Priority schools will be required to provide documentation showing their eligibility at time of…

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