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Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity Confirmed after 100 Years

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On February 11, 2016 researchers announced the first successful detection of gravitational waves, confirming the final prediction of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity made 100 years ago. Einstein predicted that the acceleration of massive objects (such as black holes) would impact the very fabric of space-time, and that this impact should theoretically be observable …

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American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship

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The New York Metropolitan Area Chapter (NYMAC) of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) is one of four chapters in the Northeast Region of the United States.  Its members are professionals working in companies such as Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison and Orange & Rockland) and National Grid.  Our mission …

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Pending Diversity: Students Learn the Value of Diversity at the NYU Tandon Summit

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After over a year of planning, Brooklyn’s NYU Tandon School of Engineering launched the 2015 Diversity in STEM Summit: Bridging Engineering and Business for the Future. This was an event that Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Anita Farrington, said is relevant to the current racial tensions across universities. Additionally, it was statistically relevant. The 2015 …

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Neil Degrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson – Scientist, Educator, and Cultural Powerhouse

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Photo by Marius Bugge Over the last year Neil deGrasse Tyson has become a cultural powerhouse. The astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History not only helped educate the masses about the wonders of science and the Universe through Cosmos, but also tackles a wide range of issues …

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Advancing The Art of Architecture: Brandford Construction & Technologies

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Implementing technological advancements in energy, science and technology is a consistent goal of many of today’s educational and corporate organizations. STEM, an acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, once known only to those educated and employed within the respective industries, has now become a household term. Other terms such as “Green” and its association …

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Q & A with Army Lieutenant Colonel Ingrid Parker

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The Harlem Times recently spoke with Army Lieutenant Colonel Ingrid Parker, who has the title of Garrison Commander of Picatinny Arsenal.  Below are some excerpts from the conversation. Q. Why did you choose a career in the military? A. I was always interested in military service.  My dad was drafted into the Army and he …

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DIGITAL.NYC CONTINUES FIVE-BOROUGH TOUR IN HARLEM ON APRIL 22ND

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WHAT:                Digital.NYC, in partnership with Silicon Harlem, is continuing its Five-Borough Tour with an event in Harlem. Come see the borough’s leading entrepreneurs demo technology, discuss the city’s infrastructure for advancing business and workforce development, and discuss the experience of starting a business in New York City. Reserve tickets here WHO:                  Special keynote: Mignon L. Clyburn, Commissioner …

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Harlem Hosts Last Stop of Digital.NYC Five-Borough Tour

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Digital.NYC is bringing its five-borough tour to Harlem. The five-borough tour features a series of public events to directly introduce New Yorkers to Digital.NYC, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive hub for the city’s tech ecosystem. The tour will help people across the city access the resources on Digital.NYC to help turn ideas into businesses, aid digital startups, …

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