CITGO Lemont Refinery Supports Local STEM Events

Mon, 04/10/2017 - 10:30

During February and March, as a part of the CITGO STEM Talent Pipeline Program, which seeks to increase access to educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), the CITGO Lemont Refinery participated in four STEM-related events for area youth.

Solving the Solvable in Global Health, Agriculture, and Youth Employability

Fri, 04/07/2017 - 10:05

PYXERA Global and partners convened more than 200 leaders and innovators at the Global Engagement Forum: Live in Washington, D.C on April 4 and 5. The two-day Forum dove into global challenges outlined by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically with regards to hunger (reducing post-harvest loss), global health, and youth employability. The Forum was a one-of-a kind convening created with a highly collaborative and participatory focus to bring together individuals from private, public, and non-profit sectors.

National Rebuilding Month: Impact of Poor Housing Conditions on Children

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 17:00

Poor housing conditions can negatively impact the health of those inside – especially children. Get involved during National Rebuilding Month.

Equal Pay Day: 50 Years in the Making

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 13:15

Back in June, 1963 when President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act, there was a clear goal: Make it illegal to pay a woman less than a man for doing the same job, under the same conditions, with the same level of experience, requiring the same skill, effort, and responsibility. Despite its good intentions, the law still hasn’t solved the problem—even after 54 years.

3D Printing Gets Fashionable

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 16:00

Today’s shopper expects seamlessness and efficiency — and new technologies are helping retailers deliver on these expectations in new ways.

The Importance of UN Sustainable Goals in Corporate Strategies and Reporting

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 10:45

The importance of UN Sustainable Goals in Corporate Strategies and Reporting (CSE Certified Sustainability Practitioner Program)

MilliporeSigma Announces First Stops in National Curiosity Cube™ Tour

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 12:35

MilliporeSigma today announced nine stops for the first half of its national, year-long Curiosity Cube™ tour. Built on the company’s successful Curiosity Labs™ program, the Curiosity Cube™—a 22x10-foot, retrofitted shipping container that has been transformed into a mobile science lab—is sparking scientific curiosity through interactive, hands-on science experiments.

MetLife Foundation Announces Sponsorship Of “Multipliers of Prosperity” For A Third Year

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 09:05

June 15 New Date Locked In: Introduction to Corporate ESG for Investment & Finance Professionals Certification

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 15:45

Lecturers include leading experts in the sustainable investing field and the participants will come away with an understanding of why ESG matters, and how to apply ESG to corporate valuations, reputation, risk, opportunity and other aspects of financial analysis.

Consumers Energy Encourages Robotics in Local Schools

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 09:00