Engineering Entrepreneurship with Dr. Howard Anderson Date: Thursday, October 31 Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Location: EE405About Dr. Howard Anderson Dr. Howard Anderson is a pioneering entrepreneur and esteemed educator with extensive experience founding and leading major technology ventures. He established The Yankee Group, a technology market research firm that gained national attention for its rapid growth, being listed on the INC 500 Fastest Growing Companies for three consecutive years before being sold to Reuters. Dr. Anderson is also the Co-founder of Battery Ventures, an influential venture capital firm that has raised 14 funds, with its most recent fund reaching $3.5 billion.Dr. Anderson has held the prestigious William Porter Distinguished Faculty position at MIT’s Sloan School and has taught at prominent institutions including Harvard Business School, Dartmouth’s Tuck School, Technion in Israel, and the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad. Currently, he teaches at Brown University’s Engineering School and will join Florida Atlantic University’s Engineering School as a professor in Spring 2025.Join us to gain insights into engineering entrepreneurship from Dr. Anderson's unique blend of real-world venture experience and academic expertise!

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Applications open September 1, 2024.The deadline for receipt of applications is October 31, 2024, at 5:00 pm New York time. Applicants will be notified by February 1, 2025, and awards will be made in March 2025.SCHOLARSHIPSSeven categories of scholarships are offered this year in marine conservation (basic or applied research), marine biology, underwater archaeology, sea turtle conservation, extreme environment physiology, and journalism/graphic arts/ photography/ videography. They are intended to support independent research, field work, and conservation/restoration activities, as specified in the descriptions found in the press release and on the website.TRAINING GRANTSTen categories of training grants are offered this year. Training grants provide funding for diving and diving-related underwater training. WDHOF and our sponsors offer several dive training grants for both beginners to learn to dive and for certified divers to advance their skills.25 for 25 Training GrantsIn celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Women Divers Hall of Fame, and with thanks to everyone who contributed to our fundraising events, WDHOF is excited to announce that we will be offering twenty five basic and/or advanced dive training grants in 2025.Click here to download the press release: WDHOF 2025 Scholarship Training Grant PR.pdfAdditional resources: WDHOF 2025 Scholarship 1-page flyer.pdf Social Media Graphic.jpgwww.wdhof.org

For the 10th year, Florida Atlantic, in partnership with Veterans Florida, is proudly offering this FULLY FUNDED program by Veterans Florida. Gain tools and resources to start your veteran-owned business. Learn, connect, succeed.The Fall 2024 Business Model Canvas (BMC) Cohort is free to Veterans, Active Duty within 12 months of ETS, Florida National Guard, United States Reserves, & (NEW!) spouses or unremarried former spouses of a veteran or service member!

This gentle form of yoga is practiced sitting on a chair or using a chair for support, making it accessible for people with mobility challenges or those seeking a low-impact workout.Session Dates:October 7, 14, 21, 28November 4, 18December 2, 9, 16Session Times:MONDAYS 1-2pmInstructor:Karen Wexler