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Cities as Engines of Economic Growth

This new 10-minute film features some of the world's leading experts in urban development along with city leaders from around the world. It was produced by award-winning filmmaker Babar Ahmed, and focuses on solutions to the challenges that cities face today.

Experts

Jeanna Hahn
Stevens & Lee
190 Broadhead Road
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Call: 610-478-2182

Why Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles

This video explains the benefits of hydraulic hybrid vehicle or HHV technology.

 National Energy Brokers Association
National Energy Brokers Association
Dave Rettig
Call: 412-400-1523

Toxic Release Inventory National Analysis Database

Our economy produces goods that we depend on in our daily lives -- like pharmaceuticals, clothing, and automobiles.

  Envista
Envista
Envista
900 Cummings Center, Suite 307V
Beverly, MA 01915
Call: 978-232-6300

Poor Air Quality and Facilities in Our Schools

This video of Southern Middle School in Reading, PA is a sneak preview for an upcoming airing on CNN. Reading's troubled school district, as most urban school districts face educational as well as fiscal challenges.

Governor Tom Corbett
Tom Corbett
Governor
State of Pennsylvania
225 Main Capitol Bldg.
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Call: 717-775-2500

Centers for Materials LIfe Cycle Safety

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications for an interdisciplinary center focused on the application of a life cycle perspective towards the development of materials.

LCPC Execu James Cowhey
James Cowhey
LCPC Execu
Lancaster County Planning Commission
150 N. Queen St. Suite 320
Lancaster, PA 17603
Call: 717-299-8333

Teacher Scholarship Program

The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program seeks to encourage talented science, technology, engineering, and mathematics majors and professionals to become K-12 mathematics and science teachers.

 Plan SCAPE
Plan SCAPE
Virco Industries, Inc.
355 W. Main St.
Lexington, Ohio 44904
Call: 800-448-4726

Stewardship Academic Sciences Program Grants

The Office of Stockpile Stewardship, under Defense Programs within the Department of Energy's (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), created the Stewardship Science Academic Alliances (SSAA) Program to support fundamental science at U.S. universities

 Smart Cities
Smart Cities
IBM
Call: 800-426-4968

MBDA Business Center Grants

This Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announces the anticipated availability of funding for the MBDA Business Center program, and solicits competitive applications for operators of MBDA Business Centers in three locations.

 Premier Companies, LLC
Premier Companies, LLC

415 N. Prince St, Suite 200
Lancaster, PA 17603
Call: 888-581-1231

Manufacturing, Machines & Equipment Grants

The MME program supports fundamental research leading to improved manufacturing machines and equipment, and their application in manufacturing processes.

 Grant Sparks
Grant Sparks
Brownfields 2011-ICMA
777 N. Capitol NE< Suite 500
Washington, DC 20002-4201
Call: 202-962-3657

Environmental Justice Small Grants Program

Since its inception in 1994, the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program has awarded more than $23 million in funding to 1,253 community-based organizations, and local and tribal organizations working with communities facing environmental justice issues.

 Mike Long
Mike Long
Long Nyquist Associates
121 State St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Call: 717-439-8917

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