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SUMMARY: Keesler and the City of Biloxi hosted the 2023 Thunder Over the Sound Air and Space Show, celebrating the 80-year partnership between Keesler and Biloxi. The event, which took place over Keesler's flightline and Biloxi Beach, saw approximately 100,000 attendees and featured nearly 90 static aircraft, aerial performers, STEM booths, and vendors on display. A STEM Expo also introduced educational opportunities on the Gulf Coast and within the Air Force to attendees.
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Advancing STEM Education: PRCC Students earn stipend awards from Mississippi Space Grant Consortium
SUMMARY: Five Pearl River Community College students have been awarded the Mississippi Space Grant Consortium STEM Student Stipend Award for 2024, receiving $750 each. The recipients were selected based on their involvement in the STEM Club, coursework, service to the school and community, and recommendations by instructors. The students, Noah Bowman, Brennin Carlisle, Mason Holladay, Destiny Taylor, and Sydney Thornton, expressed gratitude for the award and shared their educational and career goals. The PRCC Space Grant program, affiliated with the MSSGC, aims to empower students in STEM fields through NASA's mission. The program also supports various STEM-related activities and projects.
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USM Students Plant Trees for Earth Day Celebrations
SUMMARY: University of Southern Mississippi students, in collaboration with Rotolo Consultants Inc. and the Physical Plant, celebrated Earth Day by planting six donated trees on the Gulf Park Campus. Botany Professor Danielle Cotton led the event, teaching students proper tree care and planting techniques. The event emphasized the importance of trees in providing oxygen, habitat for wildlife, and shade to cool local environments. The trees were planted with the goal of beautifying the campus and supporting research on how different tree species respond to climate change. Overall, the event highlighted the commitment of faculty, staff, and students to protect the environment for future generations.
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MGCCC celebrates success at 2024 State SkillsUSA Competitions
SUMMARY: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students excelled at the 2024 State SkillsUSA Competitions, with winners in both secondary and postsecondary categories. In the secondary division, students from George County High School's Emergency Medical Technology program dominated, with Bishop Ladnier and Rayne Bexley winning gold in EMT and Amy Smith placing third in CPR. In the postsecondary category, MGCCC students Emmanuel Reyes, Bruce Bradley, Liliane Bullock, and Piper Haag also showcased their skills, with Haag winning gold in Baking and Pastry. The winners will advance to the National SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta. Congratulations to all the winners and gratitude to their instructors and supporters.
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