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INTEL GRANT FUNDS SCHOLARSHIPS: Youngstown State University, a member of the Ohio TechNet Northeast Ohio Semiconductor Workforce Consortium, received funds for scholarships from Intel Corporation as their latest initiative toward major investments in Ohio.
Four students were selected out of 44 applicants. Each received a $1,000 scholarship. The students were: Alexander Corley, Cynderila Patrick, Anthony Spear and Madison Wigley.
Intel plans to invest $20 billion in Ohio for a new semiconductor manufacturing site that is set to generate 7,000 construction jobs and 3,000 permanent positions in engineering and manufacturing. The facility aims to support Intel’s upcoming products and is coupled with initiatives, including funding for the Ohio Semiconductor Education and Research Program, to nurture a skilled talent pool.
AIM EMPLOYEE HITS MILESTONE: John Reed, chief information officer and vice president of technology for Aim Transportation Solutions, recently marked his 30th year with the trucking company.
His work with the company began in 1993 when he responded to a job ad in the newspaper, and has been with the company as it has grown to more than 1,000 employees and 100 locations across the U.S.
He and his team have earned the company three Commercial Carrier Journal Innovator Awards, including one this year for the Aim Navigator smartphone app and its Road Rescue feature, which allows Aim customer drivers to request roadside service from the app.
Reed, a graduate of Youngstown State University with a degree in applied science, was recently named board chairman for the Youngstown Business Incubator.
APPLICANTS FOR RESEARCH PROGRAM SOUGHT: Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking college sophomores and juniors for its 10-week 2024 Summer Pediatric Research Scholars program.
Students begin the program in early June and commit to working at least 24 hours per week at the hospital on their research study. Each student is paired with a clinical investigator who mentors the student while conducting a specific clinical research project.
Students also have a chance to shadow clinical teams in various hospital departments, and meet once a week as a class to learn about study design, research methods, biostatistics, and pediatric health care career opportunities. At the conclusion of the program, the students present their project findings to peers, mentors, hospital staff, and family members.
A stipend for the program is given as a paid scholarship to each student’s college or university. Participants are responsible for their own housing and accommodations.
The application, which must include two reference letters, essays, and a resume, will be accepted through Nov. 17. To apply, visit www.akronchild rens.org/sprs. A selective interview process will be conducted after the conclusion of the application period. Previous formal research experience is not required.
MERCY TO RECOGNIZE LEADERS: The Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley will celebrate the accomplishments of three health care providers at its annual Health Care Visionary Awards at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown.
The honorees include:
• Dr. Anthony F. Cutrona,who will receive the Mahoning Valley Leadership in Health Award. He specializes in infectious disease and has worked nearly 40 years at Mercy Health-Youngstown in various leadership roles.
• Mercy Health-East Palestine Primary Care will receive The Heart of the Mission Award. The physicians and staff there are recognized for their commitment to East Palestine and response to the Feb. 3 train derailment.
• Mercy Health-Youngstown, Mission Team will receive The Continuing the Legacy Award. The Spiritual Care and Mission Team is committed to caring for the spiritual needs of Mercy Health patients, families and staff of all faiths.
Tickets cost $50 and can be purchased at mercyfounda tionmv.ejoinme.org/hcva23. Admission may also be purchased at the door, no cash sales.
FELLOWS CHOSEN: Three Youngstown State University business students were among six selected for the John D. Beeghly Fellows Program. They are:
• Rebecca Catlos of New Middletown, a double major in marketing and supply chain management with a minor in entrepreneurship graduating in spring 2024.
• Jakob Peters of Boardman, an economics major with a minor in international business who is expected to graduate in December.
Dylan Brown of Youngstown, a finance major with a minor in entrepreneurship graduating in spring 2024.
The program provides students with a paid fellowship working with the Ohio Small Business Development Center at YSU. Through projects such as marketing research; preparation of financial statements; export readiness studies; country research; business plan development; cash flow analysis; and sales forecasts, students gain valuable career-related work experience and can position themselves to be competitive in the job market upon graduation.
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