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Military STEM Careers: Engaging Students in Science and Service

​[[{“value”:” STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers in the military present unique and exciting opportunities for students who are passionate about innovation and problem-solving. As educators in middle and high schools, you play a crucial role in guiding students toward fulfilling career paths. Introducing military STEM careers can open up a world of possibilities for your students while showcasing…

ICONIQ Growth raises $5.75B seventh flagship fund

​[[{“value”:” ICONIQ Growth has raised $5.21 billion across two funds associated with the seventh growth fund family, according to SEC filings. However, the firm’s actual fundraise was $5.75 billion, according to a source familiar with the firm.  The late-stage investment unit is a part of ICONIQ Capital, which launched in 2011 as a private office managing […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

Luminar cuts 20% of staff and outsources lidar production

​[[{“value”:” Lidar company Luminar is slashing its workforce by 20% and will lean harder on its contract manufacturing partner as part of a restructuring that will shift the company to a more “asset-light” business model, as it aims to scale production. The cuts will affect around 140 employees, and are starting immediately. Luminar is also cutting […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs

​[[{“value”:” The tech layoff wave is still going strong in 2024. Following significant workforce reductions in 2022 and 2023, this year has already seen 60,000 job cuts across 254 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. Companies like Tesla, Amazon, Google, TikTok, Snap and Microsoft have conducted sizable layoffs in the first months of 2024. Smaller-sized […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

Fisker stiffed the engineering firm developing its low-cost EV and pickup truck, lawsuit claims

​[[{“value”:” Henrik Fisker stood on a stage last August and proudly debuted two prototypes designed to catapult his eponymous EV startup Fisker into the mainstream. There was the Pear, a low-cost EV meant for the masses, and the Alaska, Fisker’s entry into the red-hot pickup truck market. In the weeks that followed, Fisker stopped paying the […] © 2024 TechCrunch….