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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc., Team Members Earn CADIA Impact Award for Initiative Supporting New Mothers
Christine Gray and Haley Penney led project to establish and standardize lactation rooms across campus facilities, increasing access to comfortable and secure spaces for working moms SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CADIA, an organization dedicated to driving opportunities for all in the automotive industry, has awarded Christine Gray and Haley Penney of DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc. (DMTN), in Maryville with a 2025 CADIA Impact Award. They earned their honor in the Systemic Change category. Gray, an electrical controls engineer, and Penney, a quality engineer, were recognized for their efforts to establish and standardize several lactation rooms across DMTN's expansive campus, helping ensure that working moms at the location have equal access to secure spaces that help them perform their role as caregivers while balancing their careers. "This started as a grassroots effort within our facility to meet the needs of our team members, and we recognized our ability to improve accommodations and contribute to a more inclusive culture," Gray said. "The project began with a request for one room in the Electrification Systems Division but quickly grew into a campus-wide initiative as we recognized the broader need." In December 2022, Gray and Penney began working with fellow members of the DENSO Women's Associate Resource Group and site leaders to evaluate how they could better support new mothers. Over time, they identified spaces that could be converted into lactation rooms and developed common standards for each that would provide team members with private, comfortable and safe experiences. One particularly innovative feature of this activity was the two-in-one design concept of each room, which separated milk storage and retrieval spaces, helping mothers maintain privacy and avoid disruptions during the pumping process. Today, DMTN has four lactation rooms across its campus, with two more expected to open this fall. Once complete, there will be at least one lactation room in each building that houses manufacturing or office spaces on the DMTN campus. "We've come a long way in this effort, and while there's still more to do, we appreciate all the collaboration and support we've gotten from various departments and site leaders," said Penney. "To be recognized by CADIA is very meaningful, but working together, we'll continue to do all we can to support working moms." In addition to this project, through their roles in the DENSO Women's Associate Resource Group, Gray and Penney are also active in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) activities aimed at encouraging local students to explore technical fields. CADIA gives the Systematic Change Award each year to an individual, team or organization that breaks down systemic bias and addresses organizational barriers to inclusion and equity in the workplace as part of its annual CADIA Impact Awards. Gray accepted the award on behalf of Penney and herself during a May 21 award ceremony in Troy, Michigan. "DENSO strives to be a place where all can succeed," said Chuntao Ye, president of DMTN and leader of the North America Peace of Mind Business Group at DENSO. "To do that, we must work to help people of all backgrounds feel welcomed, valued, respected and heard. Christine and Haley embody these values, and we are so appreciative of their efforts." Victoria White of DENSO Manufacturing Athens Tennessee, Inc., won a CADIA Impact award for Creating Inclusive Cultures in 2022 and former DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc., team member Christina Khim earned runner up honors in 2023. To explore opportunities at a leading manufacturer committed to supporting the needs of its team members, visit About DENSO Globally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO is a $47.9 billion leading mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in around 180 facilities worldwide to provide opportunities for rewarding careers and to produce cutting-edge electrification, powertrain, thermal and mobility electronics products, among others, that change how the world moves. In developing such solutions, the company's 158,000 global employees are paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents, and preserves the environment. DENSO spent around 8.6 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. For more information about DENSO's operations worldwide, visit In North America, DENSO is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs 27,000+ team members across nearly 50 sites in the U.S, Canada and Mexico. In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, DENSO in North America generated $12.5 billion in consolidated sales. To learn more about DENSO operations in the region and explore career opportunities, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE DENSO Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc., Team Members Earn CADIA Impact Award for Initiative Supporting New Mothers
Christine Gray and Haley Penney led project to establish and standardize lactation rooms across campus facilities, increasing access to comfortable and secure spaces for working moms SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CADIA, an organization dedicated to driving opportunities for all in the automotive industry, has awarded Christine Gray and Haley Penney of DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc. (DMTN), in Maryville with a 2025 CADIA Impact Award. They earned their honor in the Systemic Change category. Gray, an electrical controls engineer, and Penney, a quality engineer, were recognized for their efforts to establish and standardize several lactation rooms across DMTN's expansive campus, helping ensure that working moms at the location have equal access to secure spaces that help them perform their role as caregivers while balancing their careers. "This started as a grassroots effort within our facility to meet the needs of our team members, and we recognized our ability to improve accommodations and contribute to a more inclusive culture," Gray said. "The project began with a request for one room in the Electrification Systems Division but quickly grew into a campus-wide initiative as we recognized the broader need." In December 2022, Gray and Penney began working with fellow members of the DENSO Women's Associate Resource Group and site leaders to evaluate how they could better support new mothers. Over time, they identified spaces that could be converted into lactation rooms and developed common standards for each that would provide team members with private, comfortable and safe experiences. One particularly innovative feature of this activity was the two-in-one design concept of each room, which separated milk storage and retrieval spaces, helping mothers maintain privacy and avoid disruptions during the pumping process. Today, DMTN has four lactation rooms across its campus, with two more expected to open this fall. Once complete, there will be at least one lactation room in each building that houses manufacturing or office spaces on the DMTN campus. "We've come a long way in this effort, and while there's still more to do, we appreciate all the collaboration and support we've gotten from various departments and site leaders," said Penney. "To be recognized by CADIA is very meaningful, but working together, we'll continue to do all we can to support working moms." In addition to this project, through their roles in the DENSO Women's Associate Resource Group, Gray and Penney are also active in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) activities aimed at encouraging local students to explore technical fields. CADIA gives the Systematic Change Award each year to an individual, team or organization that breaks down systemic bias and addresses organizational barriers to inclusion and equity in the workplace as part of its annual CADIA Impact Awards. Gray accepted the award on behalf of Penney and herself during a May 21 award ceremony in Troy, Michigan. "DENSO strives to be a place where all can succeed," said Chuntao Ye, president of DMTN and leader of the North America Peace of Mind Business Group at DENSO. "To do that, we must work to help people of all backgrounds feel welcomed, valued, respected and heard. Christine and Haley embody these values, and we are so appreciative of their efforts." Victoria White of DENSO Manufacturing Athens Tennessee, Inc., won a CADIA Impact award for Creating Inclusive Cultures in 2022 and former DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc., team member Christina Khim earned runner up honors in 2023. To explore opportunities at a leading manufacturer committed to supporting the needs of its team members, visit About DENSO Globally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO is a $47.9 billion leading mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in around 180 facilities worldwide to provide opportunities for rewarding careers and to produce cutting-edge electrification, powertrain, thermal and mobility electronics products, among others, that change how the world moves. In developing such solutions, the company's 158,000 global employees are paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents, and preserves the environment. DENSO spent around 8.6 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. For more information about DENSO's operations worldwide, visit In North America, DENSO is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs 27,000+ team members across nearly 50 sites in the U.S, Canada and Mexico. In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, DENSO in North America generated $12.5 billion in consolidated sales. To learn more about DENSO operations in the region and explore career opportunities, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE DENSO Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Record
13 hours ago
- General
- Daily Record
Ayrshire College horticulture students lend a hand at Alloway Railway Tunnel project
Students and staff designed, planned, procured and delivered a full planting scheme at the entrance to the tunnel. Horticulture students and staff from Ayrshire College completed a major planting scheme as part of an ongoing collaboration with the Alloway Railway Tunnel (ART) project. This latest initiative marks the first time Horticulture students, based at Dean Park in Kilmarnock, have been involved in the project. They designed, planned, procured and delivered a full planting scheme at the entrance to the tunnel. The team, which included lecturer Francis McCaughey and Horticultural Technician Mark Haining, worked with volunteers across two days to plant a wide variety of shrubs, climbers and herbaceous perennials that will enhance the space over time. Shelagh McLachlan, Trustee at Alloway Railway Tunnel, said: "The planting project has been a tremendous team effort from the whole class. They have done a fantastic job transforming the environment and enhancing this area for walkers, cyclists and wheelers. "We are immensely grateful to all the students for their hard work and enthusiasm. It just shows what can be achieved when people come together, working in collaboration to make a lasting change." One of the key objectives of the ART project was to create opportunities for young people to gain relevant work experience that gives them a chance to put their skills and knowledge into practice and introduces them to a network of professionals working in the local area. Portraits of some of the students and staff who have worked on the project also feature in the Alloway Tunnel mural, which has been created by artist Chris Rutherford and is nearing completion. Chris Cowan, a Level 5 Horticulture student, said: "The project truly stood out to me. From the initial planning stages to the final execution, every moment was engaging and rewarding. The collaborative environment fostered creativity and allowed us to share ideas and learn from each other. I found the process to be both educational and enjoyable." Dan McDermott, a Level 5 Horticulture student, added: "It was a great exercise. I learned so much from a great lecturer and technician. It was planned well. I had a great time and can't wait to see the plants mature over the next few years." Ged Freel, Head of Learning & Skills - Engineering, Science, Motor Vehicle & Horticulture, added: "This type of hands-on experience is hugely beneficial for our students and it's particularly rewarding for them to be involved in a project of this scale that is so embedded in their local community." The ART project has involved several departments across Ayrshire College over the last two years, including business students who helped build a dedicated website, developed a business plan, created social media channels, organed a public consultation survey and other administrative tasks. Painting and Decorating students applied the base coat for the tunnel's mural; with Art and Design students adding vibrant detail by painting a bustling market scene. Graphic Design students captured local heritage by producing a short film on the Maybole boot industry and much of the project's progress has also been captured by HND Photography student Rosa Finucane.
Daily Mirror
15 hours ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Test your skills with these five 'tough' GCSE maths questions
For some people, maths might have changed quite a bit since they were last in a classroom Maths is a subject that people either love and understand or dislike and avoid with a passion. But, for Year 11 students across the UK, they have no choice but to learn about fractions, algebra, geometry and more for their GCSE exams. Exam season is well underway, with many students having already taken the all-important tests and mock exams in English, Science, and other subjects. However, depending on the different exam boards used by schools, some will still have end-of-year exams to complete. Below is our own test for readers with five maths questions based on one of the AQA exam papers from 2024 that allowed a calculator. We've made the questions multiple choice - something the pupils taking the test didn't have the luxury of and included how many marks these actual questions would have been worth to students. These questions come from the foundation tier paper, meaning they're not as challenging as the higher set. Pupils taking this version of the maths exam can earn a maximum grade of 5 (the equivalent of a high C or low B grade in the traditional letter grades that are no longer used in England and Scotland). We've included the answers at the end so you can mark your own work. You can share your result in the comments. 1. Which of the two shapes above fits together to form a rectangle? This question was worth 1 mark. A & F B & D C & E 2. There are 1020 books in a box. Two-fifths (2/5) of the books are blue. How many books in total are blue? This question was worth 2 marks. 408 596 390 3. Complete the sequence below using two different even numbers and two different odd numbers. This question was also worth 2 marks. 4. A TV series has ten episodes. Nine episodes are each 50 minutes long and one episode is 1 hour 42 minutes long. Work out the total length of the series and give your answer in hours and minutes. This was worth 3 marks. 8hrs 55mins 9hrs 20mins 10hrs 32min 5. Two shops sell bottles of apple juice. At Shop X, a pack of 4 bottles was £2.50 but is now 10% off, whilst Shop Z sells a pack of 12 bottles for £7. At which shop is it cheaper to buy 24 bottles? This question was worth 4 marks, and students had to show their working out. Shop X Shop Z Correct answers: C & E 408 11 + 8 + 6 + 21 (the answer provided by the marking guide) B = 9 hours and 20 minutes Shop X is cheaper by £1. Shop Z would charge £14 and Shop X charges £15 but with the 10% discount applied this knocks the overall cost down by £1.50 to £13.50 overall.
New Straits Times
21 hours ago
- Science
- New Straits Times
Hajiji: Sabah must reform education system to tackle future challenges
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah needs to transform the state's education system for students to better face the future challenges, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said the latest research data from 2024 revealed that only 65 per cent of students demonstrated good or excellent problem-solving skills, while just 72 per cent were confident in applying scientific knowledge in daily life. "These figures show that we cannot afford to be complacent. Many students are still struggling to understand basic science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts. "Therefore, educational transformation must become a top priority for all stakeholders," he said at the launch of the International Educational Research Conference "Astounding Research Innovation STEM Exploration" (ARISE) 2025 at the Sabah International Convention Centre here. Hajiji added that teaching approaches rooted in research and innovation must be strengthened and mainstreamed to ensure Sabah's education system remains relevant, inclusive and competitive. The chief minister also called on educators, educational institutions, researchers and policymakers to continuously explore and improve pedagogical methods to align with the digital era and current industry needs. He added that ARISE 2025, which brings together more than 600 participants from Malaysia and abroad, including from the United Kingdom, Spain, the Philippines, China and Ireland, serves as a crucial platform for pioneering global educational collaboration. He also said the state government has allocated RM41.75 million this year to the state Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry, as well as Sabah Skills and Training and Sabah Creative Economy and Innovation Centres, to implement training and skills empowerment programmes. Among those programmes are Borneo Science Expedition, Sabah Science Carnival, Technology and Innovation Competitions, STEM Education Festival, Roboneo Programme and Sabah Screen Fest. Hajiji said all are crucial platforms to cultivate students' interest in technology and engineering.
