2021 GeekWire Awards revealed: Big winners, surprise guests, and the best in Pacific NW tech
May 20, 2021 at 8:49 pm
Coverage of the 2021 GeekWire Awards, presented by Wave Business, the Pacific NW’s annual startup and technology awards. See all coverage.
Some of the winners at the 2021 GeekWire Awards during their virtual acceptance speeches on Thursday. (GeekWire video screen grabs)
It’s been a tough year for people everywhere. But Thursday proved to be an inspiring day, as the 2021 GeekWire Awards returned to honor some of the leading innovators and entrepreneurs who make up the Pacific Northwest tech community.
In another virtual event which everyone hopes will be the last of the pandemic GeekWire recognized more than 60 finalists and honorees across 14 categories, from Startup of the Year to CEO of the Year and lots in between.
Lessons from the pandemic: Top STEM educators offer their insights on the future of learning
May 12, 2021 at 12:39 pm
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Kim Williams, science department head at Cougar Mountain Middle School, providing a lesson in genetics during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Bethel School District Photo via Twitter)
The pandemic upended education in extraordinary ways, and shed new light on the social, economic and racial disparities in schools and communities across the country.
But how can teachers, students, parents, schools and the system as a whole apply lessons learned from the past 18 months to end up in a better place?
Jessie Woolley-Wilson, CEO of DreamBox Learning. (DreamBox Learning Photo)
GeekWire Awards 2021: Meet the remarkable STEM educators who are inspiring next-gen geeks
April 29, 2021 at 2:51 pm
Coverage of the 2021 GeekWire Awards, presented by Wave Business, the Pacific NW’s annual startup and technology awards. See all coverage.
STEM Educators of the Year for 2021, from left to right: Lauren Bricker, Cathi Rodgveller, and Kim Williams.
Over the years, GeekWire has highlighted so many of the tireless folks who are nurturing the next generation of geeks. And this year we’re excited to announce a new award to recognize a select group of the Pacific Northwest’s top teachers.
This inaugural cohort is an impressive collection of educators who are inspiring young minds to achieve more in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. They come from universities, public schools and nonprofits, and are working with kids from elementary school into college and supporting fellow teachers as well.