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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
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Jeff Horner named Buena Vista men's basketball head coach
STORM LAKE, Iowa (KCAU) – The Buena Vista Beavers men's basketball program has named Jeff Horner as its new head coach. Horner comes to BVU after a seven-year stint as the head coach at Truman State, earning 121 wins and a pair of Great Lakes Valley Conference Coach of the Year honors. The Mason City native was named Iowa Mr. Basketball in 2002, taking his talents to the University of Iowa, where he was a two-time All-Big Ten Third Team selection and Big Ten Tournament MVP in 2006. Horner, who is a member of the Iowa HS Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2014, will begin his duties immediately, according to the university. Image Courtesy: BVU Athletics Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to SiouxlandProud | Sioux City, IA | News, Weather, and Sports.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Health
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New partnership targets students planning to enter medical field
Feb. 26—MIDLAND — Midland ISD is excited to announce STEM+M, a new partnership with the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM), made possible through the generous support of the Scharbauer Foundation. This partnership, aligned with MISD's "Engage and Act" initiative, supports and builds on the Health Science opportunities already in place within the district's CTE program. The collaboration will bring a STEM+M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine) program to students. Designed as a pre-pre-med initiative, the program aims to spark early interest in the medical field and prepare students for future health science careers. Students entering seventh grade this fall will have the opportunity to apply to be a part of the first STEM+M cohort, which begins with a neuroscience elective. When the cohort reaches eighth grade, students will take an elective in scientific decision-making. Additionally, students entering ninth grade in the fall can apply for the Biomedical Science pathway, further expanding their educational options in health sciences. "This will allow us to introduce students to advanced medical and scientific topics, laying a strong foundation for those interested in pursuing a medical pathway," MISD Teaching and Learning Executive Director Amanda Melchor said in a news release. "Our goal is to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals, scientists, and innovators." Students who apply for the program must demonstrate strong grades and interest in science and math and a commitment to hands-on experimentation and collaborative learning. As a part of the partnership, BCM will play a pivotal role in curriculum development and teacher training. "This partnership represents a significant step forward for Midland ISD," MISD CTE Executive Director Jeff Horner said in the release. "STEM+M will prepare students for academic and professional success and empower them to become future healthcare leaders." Midland ISD is thankful to the Scharbauer Foundation for making this initiative possible and looks forward to seeing the positive impact this partnership will have on students and the broader community. Through this partnership, Midland ISD demonstrates its commitment to providing innovative educational opportunities to prepare students for success.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Health
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Midland ISD, Baylor College of Medicine launch STEM+M program for students planning to enter medical field
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A new educational partnership between Midland ISD and Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is set to provide students with advanced opportunities in the medical field. Supported by the Scharbauer Foundation, the STEM+M program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine) aims to ignite students' interest in healthcare careers while preparing them for future success. Part of MISD's 'Engage and Act' initiative, the program builds on the district's existing Career and Technical Education (CTE) Health Science offerings. Beginning this fall, seventh-grade students will have the opportunity to apply for the inaugural STEM+M cohort, which kicks off with a neuroscience elective. In eighth grade, participating students will explore scientific decision-making through another elective course. High school students interested in pursuing healthcare careers can apply for the Biomedical Science pathway starting in ninth grade. This track will provide an in-depth look at medical science, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in health-related fields. 'This will allow us to introduce students to advanced medical and scientific topics, laying a strong foundation for those interested in pursuing a medical pathway,' said Dr. Amanda Melchor, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at MISD. 'Our goal is to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals, scientists, and innovators.' To qualify for the STEM+M program, students must show strong academic performance in science and math, as well as a passion for hands-on experimentation and collaborative learning. Baylor College of Medicine will play a central role in developing the curriculum and training educators to deliver the program effectively. By leveraging BCM's expertise, MISD aims to provide students with high-quality, relevant educational experiences that align with the latest advancements in medical science. 'This partnership represents a significant step forward for Midland ISD,' said Jeff Horner, MISD's Executive Director of CTE. 'STEM+M will prepare students for academic and professional success and empower them to become future healthcare leaders.' MISD also expressed gratitude to the Scharbauer Foundation for its generous support, which has made the STEM+M program possible. As the district continues to expand its educational offerings, leaders are confident that this initiative will have a lasting impact on students and the broader community. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
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MISD robotics teams advance to area competition
Feb. 10—MIDLAND — Midland ISD's Career and Technical Education (CTE) program hosted the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Tournament at the Midland Horseshoe Pavilion Feb. 8. The event brought together 26 teams from across the Midland area, highlighting students' ingenuity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. It also served as a qualifying event for the UIL State Robotics Competition. The tournament was made possible thanks to volunteers from Midland ISD CTE, Midland College Engineering and Computer Science, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron Permian Basin. Their support helped create an engaging environment where students could collaborate, innovate, and apply STEM concepts in real-world challenges, a news release said. "Today's competition underscores the incredible potential of our students in STEM fields," said Jeff Horner, Executive Director of Midland ISD's CTE. "We extend our gratitude to our volunteers, community partners, and robotics coaches whose contributions made this event a reality, furthering our mission to advance STEM education in Midland ISD through enriching student experiences." The tournament showcased standout performances earning the following FTC awards: — Judges' Choice Award — Voltage (YWLA) — Design Award — Alpha Dawgs (Midland High) — Control Award — Hotbots (Midland Classical) — Innovate Award — Knight Dawgs (Midland High) — Connect Award — Junkyard Dawgs (Midland High) — Motivate Award — Beskar Bots (Midland Classical) — Think Award — Robo Junkies (Legacy High) Inspire Award Winners: — Third place — Robo Junkies (Legacy High) — Second place — Hotbots (Midland Classical) — First place — Samurai Robotics (Legacy High) The Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Chaohui Chen, an engineer at ConocoPhillips who has been a dedicated volunteer at FIRST LEGO League (FLL) practice events and a mentor for elementary robotics teams. In the final round, an alliance of Lead Alpha Dawgs (Midland High) and Partner Samurai Robotics (Legacy High) faced off against an alliance of Lead Robo Junkies (Legacy High) and Partner Hotbots (Midland Classical) in a double-elimination bracket. Robo Junkies and Hotbots claimed first place. Nine teams earned qualifying scores to advance to the FLL Panhandle Area Championship on Feb. 22 at Lubbock-Cooper High School: — Samurai Robotics — Legacy High — Cougar Robotics — Christoval High — Robo Junkies — Legacy High — Knight Dawgs — Midland High — Hotbots — Midland Classical — Beskar Bots — Midland Classical — Alpha Dawgs — Midland High — Iron Lions — San Angelo Central — Junkyard Dawgs — Midland High The FIRST Tech Challenge Midland Robotics Tournament was proudly sponsored by ConocoPhillips.
