Amanda Towner
Amanda Towner writes news articles for the Halldale Group’s website as well as CAT and MST Magazines. She studied English and Creative Writing at Stetson University, where she became a Sullivan Scholar for her work. Her writing covers several topics including journalism and storytelling, and is featured in several publications.
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Carroll Community College will hold a free Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Drone Pilot Information Session on Tuesday, August 27, at the Washington Road Campus, Room K132. Sessions will be offered from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. and both will include a drone... 13 August 2019
The U.S. Department of Defense Missile Defense Agency (MDA) awarded Lockheed Martin a $240-million contract to support the modeling and simulation framework for the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). Through this contract, the Modeling and Simulation Contract – Framework and Tools (MASC-F), Lockheed Martin will ensure that the BMDS... 13 August 2019
Avkin is sponsoring the Simulated Participant Workshop, Providing Structure and Sustainability to an Affordable Simulated Participant Program, at the University of Central Florida on 9 October 2019 in Orlando, Florida. Attendees can learn from experts on affordable simulated participants and will also be able to network and learn from... 13 August 2019
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced more than $5.2 million in Texas Talent Connection grants to 15 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs across the state. These competitive grant awards, administered by the Texas Workforce Investment Council in the Governor’s Economic Development and Tourism division, support innovative education and... 12 August 2019
Paramount Business Jets (PBJ) is helping to promote aviation careers and encourage the next generation of industry professionals by supporting a variety of scholarships available to high school and college students at the local, national and international levels. "This amazing and wonderful industry offers many paths for students to... 12 August 2019
Collins Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., has been awarded multiple task orders totaling more than $7.6 million to update computer operating systems (OS) and operator consoles of the Common Range Integrated Instrumentation System (CRIIS) for U.S. Air Force, Navy and Army test ranges. This effort resolves... 12 August 2019
A new partnership with Epson is enabling medical staff to scan patient charts on site, ensuring the fastest possible administration of life-saving medication to improve care and treatment times. By using seven Epson DS-70000N flatbed A3 network scanners throughout Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) recovery areas, GOSH is alleviating... 12 August 2019
Dr. Johis Ortega, associate dean for Hemispheric and Global Initiatives and the study’s Principal Investigator. The National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIH/NIMHD) has awarded a competitive five-year renewal grant totaling $1.35 million1 to the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies... 12 August 2019
A new initiative called the UofL Bridges to Baccalaureate (ULBB) program will provide a pipeline of support and mentoring for underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students enrolled in two-year science degree programs at Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC). The program will be for students who plan to complete a... 12 August 2019
MS&T would like to recognize the 2018 Industry Award Winners & Finalists one final time before the 2019 Winners are announced in mid-September. This week, we highlight the achievements of 4C Strategies, a 2018 Finalist in the Outstanding Service & Support Program Award category. UK Military Business Development Manager... 12 August 2019
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