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FARMINGTON, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two Navajo Nation-based robotics teams are headed to an international robotics competition after winning Rezbotics, a robotics competition sponsored by Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC). The event was held on Feb. 8 at Diné College in Tsaile, Arizona. Rocksisaan Tech from Navajo Mountain High School, and BMS Rez Kids from Baker Middle School in Kayenta, Arizona, placed first and second, respectively, at Rezbotics. This second annual competition feature...

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Please replace the release dated Jan. 28, 2025 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The updated release reads: NEW DATA REVEALS DCT COMPONENTS LINKED TO IMPROVEMENTS IN CLINICAL TRIAL ACCESS AMONG UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES Representation of Asian participants increased by six percentage points; American Indian/Alaska Native representation quadrupled; Female representation rose from 49.0% to 55.7% Medable Inc., a leading provider...

OAK RIDGE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NASA invita a científicos noveles y experimentados a explorar oportunidades becarias en su programa posdoctoral y a compartir la misión de NASA de desarrollar avances en ciencia, tecnología, aeronáutica y exploración espacial. La fecha límite para inscribirse para este ciclo de becas es el 1 de marzo de 2025. Conozca más o incíbase a becas en el programa posdoctoral de NASA (NPP). ORAU gestiona el NPP para NASA. “El NPP incluye diversas becas científicas y tec...

OAK RIDGE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA's mission to develop advancements in science, technology, aeronautics and space exploration. The deadline to apply for this cycle of fellowships is March 1, 2025. Learn more or apply for fellowships in the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP). ORAU manages the NPP for NASA. “The NPP includes diverse scientific and technological fell...

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum has earned reaccreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), reaffirming the Museum’s commitment to excellence in museum practices and its role as a cultural leader. Earning accreditation is considered a significant mark of distinction for institutions. In the recent announcement from AAM, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is one of only 26 museums nationwide that received accreditation th...

MONTRÉAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Le Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan, représentant les Atikamekw Nehirowisiw de Manawan (les « Atikamekw de Manawan »), et Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (« NMG » ou la « Société ») (NYSE : NMG, TSX.V : NOU) annoncent avec fierté la signature d’une entente répercussions et avantages couvrant le projet minier Matawinie, situé sur le Nitaskinan. Par cette entente, les Atikamekw de Manawan donnent leur consentement à la réalisation du projet minier Matawinie visant une valor...

MONTRÉAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan, representing the Atikamekw Nehirowisiw First Nation of Manawan (the “Manawan Atikamekw”), and Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (“NMG” or the “Company”) (NYSE:NMG, TSXV: NOU) are proud to announce that they have signed an impact benefit agreement covering the Matawinie mining project, which is located on the Nitaskinan. With this agreement, the Manawan Atikamekw give their consent to the Matawinie mining project, which aims to responsib...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sunnova Energy International, Inc. ("Sunnova") (NYSE: NOVA), an industry-leading adaptive energy services company, announced it was selected by the Penobscot Nation to deploy a half megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) for the tribe’s community and commerce facilities. This BESS will improve the resilience of Maine’s electrical grid to better withstand extreme storms while enhancing clean energy deployment and job opportunities. The system will capture excess...

LIVINGSTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Austin Bank will award $150,000 in Native American Housing Opportunities (NAHO) Fund grants to the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Housing Authority at Tuesday, October 15, event at the tribe’s cultural center in Livingston, Texas. FHLB Dallas introduced the NAHO Fund this year to address the housing needs of federally recognized tribes and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), Del Norte Credit Union, Wells Fargo and Southwest Capital Bank awarded $550,000 in Native American Housing Opportunities (NAHO) Fund grants to four New Mexico-based tribal housing organizations. FHLB Dallas introduced the NAHO Fund this year to address the housing needs of federally recognized tribes and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) by providing grants up to $50,000 to $1...