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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Nigerian immigrant graduates with honors from Anderson High School
ANDERSON — Wuorola Olorunfemi thought she could fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor and living in a mansion in her home country of Nigeria. Life and God had other plans. Her mother was accepted into Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York. Olorunfemi was nine years old. "I found myself facing changes I hadn't anticipated,' she said Saturday during a speech to her fellow graduates at Anderson High School. 'We boarded a plane and left behind everything I'd ever known to move thousands of miles." She described an array of challenges, including bitterly cold winters and stereotypes that made building friendships difficult. "I was asked questions like, 'Why is your hair always in braids?' 'Did you live in a hut in Africa?' 'Did you guys hunt lions and zebras?' "Those moments were uncomfortable and jarring, but I adapted." She planned to attend Clarkson like her mother, but in 2020, the family moved to Anderson. "I wasn't thrilled, but Anderson gave me something unexpected: More diversity, more opportunities and the space to truly grow," said Olorunfemi, one of 307 seniors to graduate from AHS on Saturday. Olorunfemi, the senior class president, ranked 21st in the graduating class. "Wuoraola is a very lively, independent and bold,' said her mother, Mosun. 'She's a go-getter. She goes for whatever she sets her mind to." Mosun said she and her husband, Felix, also taught their daughter to value education. "We focus strongly on academics,' Felix said. 'I know that in this country, if you pursue your education, you can make something out of life." A love of reading, along with an attitude of self-discipline, he added, augmented his daughter's academic prowess. "Do your homework, no TV during the week, no video games,' he said. 'If she's not reading academic books, she was reading books from the library. We go to the library every Sunday." Olorunfemi will enroll in the nursing program at Indiana University. Felix said that, having spent the past two summers taking college-level courses, his daughter will have a leg up. "For the past two years, she has been going to summer school at Purdue and IU," he said. "Every holiday, she goes to summer school. I think she's more than ready for college.' Olorunfemi sees IU as a steppingstone on her journey, one which she hopes includes becoming a neurosurgeon and, perhaps someday, " living in a pretty pink mansion." She hopes to inspire others, especially young Black women, to pursue their goals. "You don't have to be on top to be great,' she said. 'You don't have to be perfect to be great and do great things," Olorunfemi said. "Make your life what you want it to be."
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Clarkson University secures $65K grant for PFAS water solution
POTSDAM, N.Y. (WWTI) – Clarkson University is getting a grant for water solutions. In an announcement from FuzeHub, Clarkson will be getting a $65,000 grant for a project to deal with forever chemicals in water. Clarkson University makes history in appointing first woman president The project will accelerate RemWell's development of a third-generation, production-ready technology to destroy harmful PFAS – also known as 'forever chemicals' – in contaminated groundwater. With support from FuzeHub and Clarkson University, RemWell will enhance its underground ultrasonic reactor, improve durability, and optimize the design for manufacturing. These advancements will enable large-scale deployment of the technology while creating new high-tech manufacturing jobs. FuzeHub, a not-for-profit organization providing small to medium-sized manufacturers with guided access to an extensive network of industry experts, programs, and resources to solve business growth challenges, is excited to announce the 6 collaborative project award recipients of grants through the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund. We are excited to support awardees whose inspired ideas and collaborative efforts embody some of the best of New York State's innovative community. These grants represent more than funding – they're a powerful investment in the partnerships and ingenuity that move breakthrough technologies from concept to real life. It's inspiring to see what's possible when people come together with the shared goal of building a better future. Patty Rechberger, Innovation Fund Manager at FuzeHub The Innovation Fund, consisting of more than $1 million annually, serves as a pathway to technology transfer, adoption and implementation of new manufacturing processes, and the creation of enhanced products and services. It is made possible through funding and support from Empire State Development's Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBC
15-04-2025
- Sport
- CBC
PWHL draft set for June in Ottawa, featuring surplus of talent with national team experience
The PWHL will hold its third annual entry draft on June 24 in Ottawa. Several players who are starring at the world championship in the Czech Republic have declared for the draft, including Czech forwards Kristýna Kaltounková (Colgate University) and Natálie Mlýnková (University of Minnesota), and American defender Haley Winn (Clarkson University), according to a list provided by the league. Kaltounková, 23, leads the host Czech team in goals at the world championship, scoring two over four preliminary-round games. It's her sixth world championship for her country. Other top players include Clarkson University defender Nicole Gosling, who won a world championship with Canada last season, defender Rory Guilday (Cornell University), who won a world title with the Americans in 2023, and Casey O'Brien, a Wisconsin forward who won this year's Patty Kazmaier Award for the top female player in college hockey. The league has yet to announce whether it plans to expand next season, which could affect both the format of the draft and which players ultimately declare. The league would also hold an expansion draft should expansion move forward. Notably, the PWHL's list of top prospects doesn't include Team USA star Abbey Murphy, though players have until May 8 to declare. "The draft is one of the most exciting times of the year for our league, as it represents the future of the game," PWHL executive vice president of hockey operations, Jayna Hefford, said in a statement. "We're looking forward to welcoming a new class of elite talent and giving fans a first look at the next wave of hockey stars. Hosting this year's draft in Ottawa — a city that has incredibly passionate fans — is sure to be an unforgettable experience." The draft will be sponsored by Upper Deck and will be the first event at Ottawa's new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Other players who made the league's list of top prospects who have declared include Clarkson forward Anne Cherkowski, who won a gold medal for Canada at the under-18 level, Colgate captain and goaltender Hannah Murphy, and Boston College captain Abby Newhook, who could be just the second player from Newfoundland and Labrador to play in the league. Newhook's brother, Alex, was a first-round pick of the Colorado Avalanche in the 2019 NHL draft and now plays for the Montreal Canadiens. The PWHL season resumes April 26 with three regular-season games left to play for each of the six teams. The top four will make the Walter Cup playoffs. No team has been eliminated from playoff contention yet, and only the Montreal Victoire has secured a playoff berth. New York Sirens forward Sarah Fillier, who ranks second in the league in points, was taken first overall last season. In 2023, the Minnesota Frost chose Minnesota native Taylor Heise with the first pick at the league's inaugural draft.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Scientists make alarming discovery about consuming fish: 'They're not doing anything good'
A new study showed that fish in Lake Huron are hosting even more harmful chemicals than previously thought, according to Great Lakes Echo. The study from Clarkson University found new kinds of harmful chemicals in a wide range of fish in Lake Huron. These chemicals were found in mussels and zooplankton, in medium-sized fish such as rainbow smelt and round goby that ate them, and in larger fish such as lake trout that in turn ate them. Some of the chemicals in question are outside the 15,000 documented perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS or forever chemicals. PFAS have a wide range of uses, including in anti-stick coatings, water-resistant fabrics, cosmetics, and food packaging. Fish that live in waters contaminated with these chemicals accumulate them in their fatty tissue. "If they're accumulating up the food web, that means that they're enriching in the body," said study co-author Bernard Crimmins. "They're not doing anything good to those species." The problem is pronounced enough that one fisherman, Steve Hubert, throws back larger fish since they will have gathered more toxins than smaller ones. PFAS can find their way into humans who eat fish that have accumulated them. Links have been made between forever chemicals and infertility and cancer, though the breadth of chemicals makes conclusive results difficult to determine. To protect yourself and your family from forever chemicals and other harmful toxins, take a look at our guide. Sadly, legislation is moving toward protecting forever chemical producers rather than everyday people. Georgia is banning the ability to sue chemical manufacturers, and the Trump administration is stopping a new law that would force companies to monitor wastewater for PFAS. Grassroots groups such as Clean Cape Fear are continuing advocacy on the subject, and research is yielding promising results in removing PFAS from drinking water. If the Clarkson University study reveals anything, it's that the breadth of chemicals in our freshwater supplies is only increasing in complexity. "The one-by-one regulation approach is ineffective," said Gillian Miller, a senior scientist with the Ecology Center, per Great Lakes Echo. "It's a start, but it will take forever to regulate this class of compounds in a way that's protective of human health and, certainly, of ecosystem health and wildlife as well." How often do you worry about the quality of your drinking water? Never Sometimes Often Always Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Clarkson, St. Lawrence make NCAA women's hockey tournament
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Both the Clarkson University and St. Lawrence University women's hockey teams were selected for the NCAA Division I tournament. Clarkson (24-12-2) will take on Boston University (24-11-2) in an opening-round game at 8 p.m. Thursday at Madison, Wisc. The winner will take on top overall seed Wisconsin (35-1-2) the regional final slated for 3 p.m. Saturday. Watertown's Hull named SUNYAC women's hockey player of the year St. Lawrence (21-11-5) battles Penn State (31-5-1) in a first-round game at 7 p.m. Thursday in Columbus, Ohio. The winner of that game will square off with second-seeded Ohio State (27-7-3) in a 6 p.m. Saturday national quarterfinal. The other first-round game has Minnesota-Duluth (21-14-2) taking on Sacred Heart (21-14-3) in Ithaca. The winner of that game will play third-seeded Cornell (24-4-5) at 4 p.m. Saturday. In the another regional final, No. 5 Colgate (30-8) goes to fourth-seeded Minnesota (28-11-1) at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis. The Women's Frozen Four will be March 21-23 in the Twin Cities. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
