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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rasha Kelej underscore their commitment to partner with Senegal First Lady to support girl education and build healthcare and media capacity

Together with Senegal First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 29 scholarships for local doctors in Senegal in many critical and underserved specialties DAKAR, Senegal, February 16, 2026/ — Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 12thEdition of their annual…

Hyundai Motor and Kia Unveil ‘Vision Pulse,’ Driver Safety Technology that Detects Beyond Obstacles

Kia Corporation Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation today announced the development of ‘Vision Pulse,’ a groundbreaking driver safety technology. Utilizing ultra-wide band (UWB) signals, this pioneering technology accurately pinpoints the position of obstacles around a vehicle in real time, significantly…

NMSU solar research cohort at world’s largest Earth and space science conference

 Eight students from a solar research group led by Juie Shetye, New Mexico State University astronomy assistant professor, were selected to present at the American Geophysical Union’s Fall Meeting this December in New Orleans. From top left: Mariana Navarrete, Marcus…

NMSU joins UNM on $4 million NSF grant to design high−tech infrastructure

Boris Kiefer, New Mexico State University physics professor, and Melissa Coronado Arrieta, physics master’s student, are working on a Quantum Computing Applications of Photonics project to turn fundamental quantum science into practical technologies. The project, led out of the University…

Merck Foundation provided 1195 scholarships to women healthcare providers to empower women in science – International Day of Girls & Women in Science 2026

Merck Foundation has provided more than 2,500 scholarships to healthcare professionals from 52 countries across 44 critical and underserved medical specialties, and nearly 1,200 scholarships have been provided to women medical graduates BUJUMBURA, Burundi, February 12, 2026/ —  Merck Foundation…

Cayman: MoET & DES Host National Education Conference

The Department of Education Services (DES), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), hosted the National Education Conference 2026 at John Gray High School on Friday, 30 January. The conference convened public and private sector educators for…

NMSU research project explores intercropping of saffron, other NM crops

Saffron grown at New Mexico State University’s Leyendecker Plant Science Research Center in La Mesa is harvested. A project headed by NMSU research Saeid Zehtab Salmasi is exploring how the expensive spice can become the state’s new cash crop. (NMSU…

Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce Community Calendar

Training 16 February – Essentials of Leadership (Part 2) Creating a Positive Work CultureTime: 9:00am – 1:00pmLocation: Chamber of Commerce, Governors Square, Seven Mile BeachCommunication is critical to workplace success — yet it’s often where misunderstandings arise. This practical course…

Cayman Chamber Launches Three New High-Impact Courses with Leading Facilitator Lorna Murphy

The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce three powerful newprofessional development courses, each led by celebrated facilitator Lorna Murphy—a Personal & Business Coach whose psychology-driven, people-centred approach hasshaped some of the Chamber’s most impactful training programmes. With…

Merck foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Rasha Kelej underscores their commitment to the long-term partnership with Burundi First Lady to support girl education and build healthcare and media capacity

Together with Burundi First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 55 scholarships for local doctors in Burundi in many critical and underserved specialties GITEGA, Burundi, February 9, 2026/ —   Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 12th Edition of their…