Charter Oak State College Teams with Google to Launch CT Online AI Academy

Charter Oak State College Teams with Google to Launch CT Online AI Academy

Charter Oak State College, in partnership with Google, is announcing the Connecticut Online AI Academy, a transformative initiative designed to equip Connecticut residents with the foundational skills needed to thrive in an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven workforce.

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"I Got It Made" Marketing Campaign Highlights CT's Manufacturing Industry

"I Got It Made" Marketing Campaign Highlights CT's Manufacturing Industry

The “I Got It Made” marketing campaign in Connecticut, designed to generate interest in manufacturing jobs in the state, got underway this past summer.  It continues, highlighting some interesting stat about the state of the industry, many of which may surprise observers outside the industry.

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Connecticut Science Center Recognizes Outstanding STEM Achievement, Leadership

Connecticut Science Center Recognizes Outstanding STEM Achievement, Leadership

The Connecticut Science Center has recognized honorees of the 2024 STEM Achievement Awards and the Petit Family Foundation Women in Science Leadership Awards. All honorees were selected due to their significant contributions and leadership in STEM fields, showcasing their dedication to advancing science and inspiring future innovators.

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Artificial Intelligence to be Focus of Fellowship at State Capitol

Artificial Intelligence to be Focus of Fellowship at State Capitol

The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE) is accepting applications for a one-year CASE Fellowship at the state legislature - the Connecticut General Assembly (CGA) Artificial Intelligence Policy Fellowship, to get underway in 2025.

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Severe Weather Arriving in Connecticut Sooner, Rather Than Later

Severe Weather Arriving in Connecticut Sooner, Rather Than Later

If we have the data showing that the hotter and wetter summers are increasing the danger of weather events occurring - and we do - it is important to plan for them at the individual, municipal, and statewide level, according to the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

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CIGNA Earns Ranking Among World's 20 Most Sustainable Companies

CIGNA Earns Ranking Among World's 20 Most Sustainable Companies

The CIGNA Group has placed a priority on environment leadership, which was recently recognized by TIME magazine in its ranking of the world’s top 20 most sustainable companies.  Connecticut-headquartered CIGNA ranked tenth, and was one of only two U.S.-based companies ranked in the top ten.

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New State Partnership Aims to Increase Access to Smoking Cessation Resources

New State Partnership Aims to Increase Access to Smoking Cessation Resources

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) has announced a new partnership with National Jewish Health to offer new Quitline services for Connecticut residents. The Connecticut Quitline provides free tobacco cessation support to all Connecticut residents who want help quitting commercial tobacco, including e-cigarettes.

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Yale-led Study Explores Predicting Who is Most At Risk for Severe COVID-19

Yale-led Study Explores Predicting Who is Most At Risk for Severe COVID-19

A new study from a partnership between the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and 15 research institutions across the country, including Yale School of Medicine, has unveiled clues for helping scientists predict who is most at risk for severe COVID-19 and who is most likely to survive.

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