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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Friday March 15, 2024 ( 4 items )  

AWIS Announces 2023 'Shooting Star' Chapter Awards
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The Association for Women in Science issued the following news release: The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) has designated ten 'Shooting Star' Chapters for their outstanding initiatives throughout 2023 which align with AWIS' mission of advancing women in science. These chapters include Chicago, Houston, Massachusetts (Boston), New York Women in Natural Sciences, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Philadelphia, Sacramento Valley, Seattle, and Washington DC. The winning   more

BURROUGHS WELLCOME FUND SUPPORTS NORTH CAROLINA TEACHERS WITH PRISM AWARDS, RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF SMALL GRANTS
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, March 15 -- The Burroughs Wellcome Fund issued the following news: The Burroughs Wellcome Fund proudly announces the recipients of this year's PRISM (Promoting Innovation in Science and Mathematics) Awards, celebrating the innovation of North Carolina teachers in bringing STEM resources into the classroom. The awards highlight the Fund's commitment to fostering diversity and creativity in education. This year, the Fund selected 32 proposals totaling more   more

Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association: Leadership 2.0 Scholarship Opportunity for MEMA Modern Industry EXpertise Members Made Possible by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, March 14 -- The Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Modern Industry eXpertise (MiX), MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers' council dedicated to empowering the next generation of aftermarket leaders, is thrilled to announce a unique sponsorship opportunity for its members. The Leadership 2.0 Scholarship, made possible by the esteemed University of the Aftermarket Foundation, offers a full ride scholarship to attend Leader  more

Southern Environmental Law Center: World's Largest Biomass Wood Pellet Producer Files for Bankruptcy
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, March 15 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: This week, Enviva, the world's largest producer of biomass wood pellets, declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The move comes after a months-long financial crisis that saw Enviva's stock price fall by more than 90 percent, leading to warnings that the company could soon be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. "Enviva's financial collapse demonstrates what we have   more