AI & Technology

Breakthrough Prize Awards $25 Million to Leading Scientists in Live Special on National Geographic, Re-airing Dec. 18 on FOX

For the second year in a row, National Geographic aired a global live broadcast of the Breakthrough Prize ceremony, an annual awards show that aims to give scientists and mathematicians the same celebrity treatment as actors and musicians. Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman hosted the December 4 ceremony, which also included appearances by Jeremy Irons, astronaut Scott Kelly, Sienna Miller, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vin Diesel, Kevin Durant, Dev Patel, Alex Rodriguez, and Will.i.am, as well as a musical performance by Alicia Keys. The event, which distributed $25 million in awards supporting the work of top scientists and students, will re-air as a one-hour special on the FOX network on Sunday, December 18 at 7PM.

Education & Workforce Development

'He Named Me Malala:' 21CF's Yearlong Campaign to Support Girls' Education

In June 2015, Fox Searchlight and National Geographic announced the release of the documentary He Named Me Malala, sparking nearly a year's worth of efforts on the part of 21st Century Fox to make a difference in the global issue of girls' access to education. The film, directed by Academy Award winner Davis Guggenheim, follows the life of Pakistani education activist and Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai who survived an assassination attempt in 2012 for her outspoken advocacy.

Inclusion & Opportunity

MGM National Harbor Champions Diversity and Community Commitment as a Leading New Employer in the Capital Region

MGM National Harbor announces that it has met and exceeded all of its commitments to Prince George’s County, Md. under the Community Benefits Agreement.

Events

11 Awesome EHS & Sustainability Conferences You Don’t Want to Miss in 2017

Staying on top of the latest environment, health and safety (EHS) and sustainability news, trends and innovations is essential for EHS&S professionals like you who strive to continually improve your company’s processes and programs.

Fortunately, there are a number of upcoming EHS&S events that can serve as incredible resources to help you gain new insights, find new opportunities, and ultimately ensure a safer and healthier workplace and world.

Events

The Purpose Imperative: Integrating for Sustainable Impact

The three “Ps” of sustainability—People, Planet, and Profit (or Prosperity—which engenders more inclusivity)—have become the standard for leading companies for a decade or more. Aaron Hurst has just added a fourth “P:” Purpose.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Coming Together To Monetize Sustainability

Leaders often struggle to understand which choices are best when it comes to making investments in sustainability. One way to ease this struggle is to enable a stronger business case development and associated analyses of both tangible and intangible benefits connected to these investments. In response to this challenge, FEMSA Foundation and Antea Group founded the Monetization Working Group (MWG) in March 2014.

Events

Hawks Intro New Gentleman Jack/Uber Pickup Zone for Ride-Sharing Fans

The Atlanta Hawks, Uber, and Gentleman Jack, have joined together to create the ultimate fan experience from courtside to curbside with a co-branded pick-up area for games and other events at Philips Arena.

AI & Technology

Arrow Electronics Highlights CSR Efforts at Social Innovation Summit

Arrow Electronics is committed to guiding innovators forward to a better tomorrow. The global technology company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program supports this mission and has evolved from providing general support to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education programs, to actually teaching students how to innovate.

Events

Caterpillar Invests $11.5 Million in United Way

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) employees and retirees together with the Caterpillar Foundation have pledged more than $11.5 million to United Way agencies across the United States as part of its 2016-2017 campaign. This amount includes a dollar-for-dollar matching grant from the Caterpillar Foundation. The United Way has been Caterpillar’s only annual solicitation for funds to its employees and retirees for more than 60 years.

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