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How I Got Here: Birju Amin
In the #HowIGotHere series, you’ll read about the career paths of some of the world-renowned leaders at Yum! Brands. Learn more about Birju Amin, Vice President of Technology and Business Managment at Taco Bell in this installment.
EDUCATION
Henkel Supports Teachers and Students on National STEM Day
In celebration of National STEM Day on November 8, Henkel launched an expansion of its Henkel Researchers’ World program at select Henkel sites in North America. The company hosted two Henkel Researchers’ World events for elementary school children in New Jersey and California who are family members of Henkel employees, as well as donated $10,000 to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education in local public schools.
Kansas City Development Serves As Refuge for Local Veterans
Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog
Ozy McDaniel hails from Kansas City but the United States Marine Corps took him a lot of places from 1977 to1985. He joined the Marines because his dad and uncles served in the military, but McDaniel didn’t realize the impact or meaning it would have on his life until later.
New “Tech Trends for Teachers” Education Series Keeps Teachers and Students Current on Emerging Tech
A new teacher education series from Tata Consultancy Services’ Ignite My Future program is giving K-12 educators the information they need to prepare students for the careers of tomorrow.
KeyBank Northwest Ohio Market President Receives 20 Under 40 Award
KeyBank Market President for Northwest Ohio, Dan Dower, has received the 20 Under 40 Award for his leadership and work throughout the community.
Each year since 1996, 20 young community leaders are nominated to receive the prestigious award. The leadership recognition program showcases dynamic leaders from Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan who are under the age of 40 who have distinguished themselves in their careers and/or in the community.
Baker Hughes Druck Sensor Technology To Play Critical Role in Collaboration for Aircraft Hydrogen Fuel Control System Development
- The company will participate in the Future Engine Technology for the Control of Hydrogen (FETCH) project, led by Moog.Inc, as well as two leading Universities and other collaborators
- Baker Hughes to develop unique dual pressure and temperature Druck sensor, designed to withstand extreme range of operating temperatures
- FETCH Project secures funding from UK Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI)
Otis Commits to Setting Science-Based Targets To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
FARMINGTON, Conn., November 9, 2023 /3BL/ - Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) today announced its commitment to setting near-term science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets, which have been formally submitted to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for evaluation.
3M Works With AbilityOne To Help Empower People With Vision Loss
Originally published on 3M News Center
Imagine a roll of tape as big as a car – that’s how 3M products arrive on the manufacturing floor at the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, or CABVI, a nonprofit that employs people with vision loss. It’s here that the tape is converted down to individual- sized rolls that can be purchased by the government.
Life Science Business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Wins Sustainability Excellence Award
The Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany was named a World Sustainability Awards 2023 winner at the World Sustainability Awards 2023. The awards, sponsored by Sustainability Leaders, spotlight visionary leaders and companies who have demonstrated courage and resilience by placing sustainability at the very core of their strategic endeavors, leading to astonishing results.

