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#HappyVeteransDay!🇺🇸
Thank you for your service and for your many contributions to our economy, society, and everyday life in this country!
Special shoutout to ISTC's #VentureEngine Veteran-Founded Grapefruit Health!
Join us in #PoweringFutureInnovators and give with the #Powerof10. Link in bio.
Our future innovators are eager and excited to take on the challenges of tomorrow with the experiences and opportunities presented today.
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Vote TODAY! There are 10 #VentureEngine startups fighting for a place in the finale competition!
Cast your vote here: techrise.co/finale-competi
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's corporate-startup connection platform enables engagement between #startups and corporations for client relationships, #investments, pilot engagements, and joint development agreements — all at no cost to startups: bit.ly/3ehXFAV
#business #entrepreneur
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🚨OPEN POSITION ALERT🚨
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is currently hiring for a new Chicago Program Coordinator for Grainger College of Engineering’s Computer Science department!
Learn more and apply here: ow.ly/LPlo50L3u3f
We're so excited to celebrate the "Power of 10" years of 's impact! Give today to #PowerFutureInnovators #Powerof10 #Impactx10
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It is the 10th month of the year and we can't think of a better way to kick it off than launching our "Power of 10" Giving Campaign! We're celebrating 10 years of ISTC Education making an impact on our students, educators and partners alike! Give today! Link in Bio.#Powerof10
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Congrats to on its recent seed round led by along with other investors like We love their mission to advance research and move science forward #science #research!
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Hear from one of our mentors on their insight into the value of our teacher externship program.
We are now accepting Teacher Externship partners for summer 2023. For more information, contact Rebecca Goldberg at becky@istcoalition.org
Our CEO Colleen Egan and Program Manager of STEM Experiences Jackie Navigato were featured speakers at the summit in June.
Check out the recap here:
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This summer marked year two of the Teacher Externship program. This year's Externship was a refreshing development opportunity for deeper community engagement.
For information on our Teacher Externship program, email becky@istcoalition.org
One more day before our Culture Forward Workshop! Register here: ow.ly/sG9v50KPoiB
We asked our panelists, "How do we change the culture of work?"
Here is a sneak peek into the insights they will be sharing on the panel.
Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth!
We're kicking off the celebration by acknowledging the accomplishments and contributions of our amazing #VentureEngine LatinX founders!
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Happy #FundingFriday! Our first opportunity comes from the Department of Energy.
Learn more here:ow.ly/5uPR50KLBEg
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Our 6x3 Project offers an experiential process rooted in mentorship and collaboration. As a result 100% of students reported that because of their experience in the 6x3 Project, they feel more comfortable interacting with a professional in the STEM field.
Today released an Executive Order on Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy. This bold initiative will allow the US to responsibly realize the innovative potential of biology.
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Researchers have engineered photosynthesis to increase soybean yields by 20% without harming the crop quality. Covered in press across the world. Much of the work is happening , today’s open house was at their farm. nytimes.com/2022/08/18/cli
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Happy #DayoftheProgrammer! We are so proud to have partners like and that support our 6x3 programs. These organizations provide equitable access to tech education and are developing the skills needed to secure the tech careers of the future.
What is future of work and how can we work to shape policies and culture that encourage increased opportunities for everyone?
Find out at Venture Engine's Culture Forward Workshop on September 22!
ow.ly/W1kQ50KHlTW
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ICYMI - Here is Director of Education Becky Goldberg as a featured guest on
Join for a day of conversation around industry partnerships, biomedical discovery and healthcare.
Join the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition and our partners , and the Illinois State Treasurers Office for an evening dedicated to the future of work! Hosted by our friends at
RSVP today! ow.ly/RWgg50KCJxu
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As the temperature cools off, the ISTC Education programs continue to heat up 🔥!
Stay tuned this month for our quarterly newsletter or take a peek here for the latest on 6x3 Project, Teacher Externships, new partners, and new team members! istcoalition.org/education/
Students on the MME are passionate about bringing justice to marginalized communities and making their voices heard. No matter your background, passions, or skills, you can sign up to be a mentor to help students' kickstart their pathway to STEM. istcoalition.org/mme-mentorship
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Our Director 's feature in 's Spotlight Series. 👀
"My ultimate hope is to see more women get promoted and placed on a partner track. Pave your own path, and bring as many as you can along for the ride." 👏
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Don't miss our latest Spotlight w/@cristinpacifico, director on the @TechNexus investment team! Hear her thoughts on DEI, the state of Chicago's venture industry and advice for women looking to enter VC.
chicagoblend.org/news-insights/
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