Dec. 4, 2014, — As Chinese entrepreneurs are increasingly involved in philanthropy, there is an increasing demand among them to learn more about strategic philanthropy and social innovation from the United States. In part to respond to that demand and in part to fulfill our own mission, PhilanSci Advisory, LLC, a Boston-Based firm to promote impactful… Continue reading Chinese Women Entrepreneur Philanthropy Learning Journey Comes to Boston
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Team Boston Travels to Guangzhou, China to Join Urban Innovation Competition
Boston, Dec. 1, 2014, — Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the City of Boston’s Youth Engagement & Employment Department’s involvement in an Urban Innovation competition in Guangzhou, China. The competition focuses on initiatives that best incorporate innovation, civic engagement, community improvement, and sustainability.
MOS Film Brings NASA Engineering to Life
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Nov. 30, 2014, — The hemisphere film “From Dream to Discovery: Inside NASA Engineering” opened to media members on Nov. 22. It was Produced by the Museum of Science by one of the best hemisphere film production teams in the world. It will open to general public on Dec. 1,… Continue reading MOS Film Brings NASA Engineering to Life
Lawsuit Filed Against Asian Discrimination in Admissions at Harvard & UNC
By Brian Han, The Korea Times Asian applicants who apply to some of the most prestigious U.S. universities such as Harvard, Yale and Stanford may already be at a statistical disadvantage based purely on ethnicity. This isn’t necessarily breaking news, but Edward Blum, head of the legal agency that is spearheading the effort, is attempting… Continue reading Lawsuit Filed Against Asian Discrimination in Admissions at Harvard & UNC
Chyten to Prepare Students for the New SAT One Year Ahead of Schedule
“There is no need to fear changes coming to the SAT in March of 2016 or to the PSAT coming in October of 2015. With the proven Chyten Test Prep System, The Redesigned SAT is even more coachable than its predecessor. Class of 2017, Old SAT, New SAT or ACT, the choice is yours. Chyten will absolutely, positively… Continue reading Chyten to Prepare Students for the New SAT One Year Ahead of Schedule
University of Utah Researchers Discover Material for Superfast Computing
Salt Lake City, Oct. 22, 2014 – University of Utah researchers discovered a way to create a special material – a metal layer on top of a silicon semiconductor – that could lead to cost-effective, superfast computers that perform lightning-fast calculations but don’t overheat. Feng Liu (left), chair of the University of Utah Department of… Continue reading University of Utah Researchers Discover Material for Superfast Computing
Wu Gang of CNR New Media Lectures at GYL Mentoring Session
By Tong Zhang, bostonese.com Beijing, October 16, 2014, — The fourth session of GYL Mentoring was held successfully in GYL Beijing office on Oct. 12. Mr. Wu Gang, the Associate Editor of China National Radio (CNR) New Media and GYL Youth Mentor was invited to give a lecture on “Global Leadership in the Information Age”.… Continue reading Wu Gang of CNR New Media Lectures at GYL Mentoring Session
Zuckerberg Shows Off Chinese Language Skills at Tsinghua University
Beijing, Oct. 23, 2014, (ecns.cn) –Foreign visitors to China can create an instant camaraderie of goodwill by speaking a few words of Mandarin. But Mark Zuckerberg went one step further: he conducted a complete half-hour public conversation in the Chinese language. Mark Zukerberg gives a speech at Tsinghua University on Wednesday. [Photo: screen shot from… Continue reading Zuckerberg Shows Off Chinese Language Skills at Tsinghua University
Must See: Maya — Hidden World Revealed at Museum of Science
By Beatrice Lee, bostonese.com columnist Medford, Oct. 15, 2014, –We went to see the Mayan exhibit in the science Museum last weekend, now that it’s open to the public you would enjoy that very much. Entrance to the exhibition (Photos by Jing Xia).
Businesses that Support English Classes for Immigrants Recognized by Mayor Walsh and Secretary Kaprielian
Boston, Oct. 15, 2014, – Today English for New Bostonians (ENB), and its English Works Campaign, held the event “Raising Our Voices: Recognizing ESOL Leadership in Business and the Community” to honor 20 businesses and labor management partnerships that have joined together with government and the non-profit sector to offer their immigrant workers the chance… Continue reading Businesses that Support English Classes for Immigrants Recognized by Mayor Walsh and Secretary Kaprielian