McLean, Va. (February 17, 2022) – The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is pleased to announce that Gilbert T. Bland, President & CEO of the Urban League of Hampton Roads, Founder and Chairman of The GilJoy Group, and a CEE Trustee, will speak at a virtual event inaugurating CEE’s STEM Lyceums. The Center's STEM Lyceums are a new program for rural and urban high school students that will nurture their interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. Mr. Bland has pursued a lifelong passion by supporting and advocating for opportunities for underserved students. The free STEM Lyceums kickoff event is on Thursday, February 24, 2022, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET via Zoom. Tune in by registering here.
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About the Center for Excellence in Education
CEE, a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit, was founded in 1983 by the late Admiral H.G. Rickover and Joann P. DiGennaro, President of the Center. The Center’s mission is to nurture high school and university scholars to careers of excellence and leadership in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and to encourage collaboration between and among leaders in the global community. CEE sponsors the Research Science Institute (RSI), the USA Biolympiad (USABO), and the Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP). CEE programs are provided cost-free to participating students and teachers. The Center works closely with educational institutions, private foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individuals. For more information, visit www.cee.org.
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