Tour of the Girl Scouts NE Ohio STEM Center of Excellence

by David Perry | Mar 8, 2026 | Area News

A group of ACESS and other society members had the pleasure of touring the Girl Scouts STEM Center of Excellence on February 11th, 2026, located next to Camp Ledgewood in the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park.  Jane Christyson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Northeast...

ACESS 2025 STEM Event

by David Perry | Dec 31, 2025 | Area News

The ACESS 2025 STEM Event was held on March 11, 2025 at the University of Akron.

Federal and state funding for Ohio’s Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEP), unexpectedly suspended

by David Perry | Dec 11, 2025 | Area News

“President Trump abruptly cuts off funding that helps manufacturers in Cleveland, and elsewhere. ”  “The move, if not reversed, could leave MAGNET, Cleveland’s non-profit manufacturing advocacy group, with a $5.9 million funding gap and up to 40 job...

Ohio Academy of Science recognizes Akron’s 40 schools, 865 teachers with prestigious award

by David Perry | Dec 10, 2025 | Area News

“Akron Public Schools dominated this year’s Ohio Academy of Science awards for educators and schools that provide hands-on, inquiry-based science, technology, engineering and math learning experiences.” Akron Beacon Journal article by Kelly Weir, October...

$6.4 Million in Federal and Local Funding Awarded by the EDA with Local Match to Support Advanced Polymer and Manufacturing Job Training and Placement

by David Perry | Jan 14, 2025 | Area News, Greater Akron Chamber

Akron, OH – The Greater Akron Chamber (GAC) was awarded $3 million through the U.S. Economic Development Administration Good Jobs Challenge program, complete with a $3.4 million local match, to strengthen the polymer industry’s workforce pipeline through in-demand...