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17th Annual Frank S. Greene Scholars Science Fair and Awards Ceremony at Stanford University

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February 1, 2019

The 17th Frank S. Greene Scholars Science Fair and Gala is the annual gathering of families, dedicated volunteers, and corporate sponsors to support and celebrate African-American youth in grades 3-12 in the Bay Area that takes place at Stanford University on Feb. 2, 2019.

Energized by the legacy of Black tech pioneer, Dr. Frank S. Greene, the Greene Scholars Program continues to instill the innovation, higher learning, and the power of community to strengthen the next generation of scholars passionate about science and ready to become the next leaders of Silicon Valley and beyond.

The scholars program (www.greenescholars.com) helps youth of African ancestry in San Francisco Bay Area communities successfully compete for higher education in science, technology, engineering and/or math (STEM), and serve as positive role models and contributors to their communities.

The Greene Scholars Program has been serving the community since 2001, and engaged more than 400 students and their families, 100 percent of our scholar’s matriculate to college, half of our scholars are female, and nearly 60 percent of our scholars pursue STEM fields and careers.

The Frank S. Greene Scholars Science Fair, held this year at Stanford’s Arillaga Alumni Center, is the largest African-American science fair in California.

Scholars will stand before a team of judges representing leading Silicon Valley companies and hundreds of attendees to share their findings on a wide range of scientific categories including physical science, life science, math and engineering as well as emerging technologies.

The scholars adhere to scientific methodology and experimental design. Scholars also conduct independent research in order to demonstrate a clear and in-depth understanding of their chosen area of exploration. Last year, over 140 students showcased their projects at the 16th annual science fair.

The public viewing of the science fair runs from 12:45-1:45 p.m.

The science fair’s culminating special Awards Ceremony begins at 3:30 p.m. and tickets are $50. The ceremony honors participants with award medals for exceptional work and awards scholarships to the 2019 graduating seniors.

Dr. Frank S. Greene, Jr., is remembered as a scientist, an educator, a parent, a mentor, a venture capitalist, an entrepreneur and the role model for the Dr. Frank S. Greene Scholars Program.

Greene was one of the first African-American pioneering technologists of Silicon Valley. He was among the first Black students to attend college at Washington University in St. Louis where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

He continued his education and earned a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering at Purdue University. After earning his Master’s, he served four years in the U.S. Air Force and became an Air Force captain. In 1970, he completed his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Santa Clara University. He died in 2009.

For more information, contact Ayodele Thomas, PhD, Executive Dir., Greene Scholars (408) 757-0477. Email her at director@greenescholars.com. The web site is: www.greenescholars.org.

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The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

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Vallejo Welcomes Interim City Manager Beverli Marshall

At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10. Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

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Beverli Marshall began her first day with the City on April 10. ICMA image.

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At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10.

Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

Current City Manager Michael Malone, whose official departure is slated for April 18, expressed his well wishes. “I wish the City of Vallejo and Interim City Manager Marshall all the best in moving forward on the progress we’ve made to improve service to residents.” Malone expressed his hope that the staff and Council will work closely with ICM Marshall to “ensure success and prosperity for the City.”

According to the Vallejo Sun, Malone stepped into the role of interim city manager in 2021 and became permanent in 2022. Previously, Malone served as the city’s water director and decided to retire from city service e at the end of his contract which is April 18.

“I hope the excellent work of City staff will continue for years to come in Vallejo,” he said. “However, recent developments have led me to this decision to announce my retirement.”

When Malone was appointed, Vallejo was awash in scandals involving the housing division and the police department. A third of the city’s jobs went unfilled during most of his tenure, making for a rocky road for getting things done, the Vallejo Sun reported.

At last night’s council meeting, McConnell explained the selection process, highlighting the council’s confidence in achieving positive outcomes through a collaborative effort, and said this afternoon, “The Council is confident that by working closely together, positive results will be obtained.”

While the search for a permanent city manager is ongoing, an announcement is expected in the coming months.

On behalf of the City Council, Mayor McConnell extended gratitude to the staff, citizen groups, and recruitment firm.

“The Council wishes to thank the staff, the citizens’ group, and the recruitment firm for their diligent work and careful consideration for the selection of what is possibly the most important decision a Council can make on behalf of the betterment of our City,” McConnell said.

The Vallejo Sun contributed to this report.