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U.S. News Announces STEM Leadership Hall of Fame Award WinnersWASHINGTON, May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, host of the national STEM Solutions Conference and publisher of the STEM Index, today announced the recipients of the 2015 U.S. News STEM Leadership Hall of Fame Awards. The honorees were selected for their leadership in advancing science, technology, engineering and math education and workforce development across a number of sectors, from government to industry to education. The Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at a special ceremony during the 2015 U.S. News STEM Solutions National Leadership Conference, taking place June 29 – July 1 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, Calif. The 2015 U.S. News STEM Leadership Hall of Fame award winners are:
"This outstanding group has a proven track record of unwavering commitment to improvng STEM education and career engagement," said Brian Kelly, U.S. News editor and chief content officer. "The U.S. STEM Leadership Hall of Fame recognizes pioneers in their own fields who are also instrumental in leading national efforts to better prepare students for tomorrow's workforce needs." The Hall of Fame awards ceremony and panel discussion will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at a luncheon sponsored by Emerson. "Emerson is committed to STEM initiatives that inspire and empower the next generation of engineers and business leaders," said Charlie Peters, Senior Executive Vice President. "We are delighted to partner with U.S. News STEM Solutions to improve K-12, university and on-the-job STEM education and training." To register or find the latest agenda for the STEM Solutions National Leadership Conference, visit http://www.USNewsSTEMSolutions.com and connect with U.S. News STEM Solutions on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+. U.S. News STEM Solutions U.S. News & World Report Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100603/PH13717LOGO
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