Category Archives: Education

Darwin’s 200th Annivesary

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Hector

Today is the birthday of Charles Darwin.  To me, Charles Darwin embodies the ideals of a scientist and a humanist.  I grew up in a household which did not believe in the evolution of life forms over time through natural … Continue reading →

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Professor John M. Essigmann – Mentor and Friend – Wins MIT’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Hector

Professor John Essigmann was awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King Leadership Award tonight for his work over his tenure at MIT as an advocate for the minority community making students, faculty, and all other members of MIT feel welcome at … Continue reading →

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Discovery Channel’s Global Education Partnership

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Hector

I came accross the Discovery Channel‘s Global Education Partnership.  This is a very interesting project sponsored in part by the Coca-Cola Africa Foundation, Chevron‘s Economic and Community Development program, along with many other companies and individuals.  In their own words: … Continue reading →

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