PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/96411.xml PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Holly Robinson Peete, Randal Pinkett Co-host and Malena Pérez Entertains at The National GEM Consortium’s 30th Anniversary Gala “Storied Past, Bright Future” http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb384629.htm The National GEM Consortium's past includes compelling stories about the experiences of African Americans, American Indians, and Hispanic Americans pursuing the highest levels of academic and professional achievement.Our future celebrates a diverse community of stakeholders committed to fulfilling our mission: enhancing the value of the nation’s human capital by increasing the participation of underrepresented groups at the master’s and doctoral levels in engineering and science.Actor and author Holly Robinson-Peete and Randal Pinkett, entrepreneur and winner of Apprentice 4, will co-host the dinner awards program. Songstress Malena Pérez brings a jazzy Latin groove to the evening’s entertainment. This 30th anniversary event at the InterContinental Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, remembers the great work by many on behalf of students from ethnic groups historically underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. It also anticipates much more good to accomplish. (PRWeb May 13, 2006)

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]]> Sat, 13 May 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb384629.htm Organization Takes Action to Solve "Quiet Crisis" in America's Competitiveness with June Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/03/prweb359381.htm Leaders from industry, academia and other sectors will focus on providing portable solutions to develop the nation's talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at The National GEM Consortium's annual conference this June. American competitiveness depends on instituting innovative partnerships to ensure all students, but particularly ethnic minorities, are developed as a talent source as the predominantly white, male STEM work force retires in increasing numbers. Conference goals include GEM increasing its funding, programs, and public policy initiatives to ensure future technological innovation is fueled by the United State's emerging demographic. (PRWeb Mar 16, 2006)

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]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/03/prweb359381.htm Michele Lezama Appointed Executive Director of The National GEM Consortium http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb295888.htm Michele Lezama, former Executive Director of the National Society of Black Engineers, is appointed Executive Director of The National GEM Consortium. Lezama to champion development of American technical talent in leading the graduate education diversity organization. (PRWeb Oct 12, 2005)

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