Lexmark International Inc. has awarded a math teacher from Paris, Ky., with $1,000 to promote science, technology, engineering and math education at her school. Bethany Neel from the Cane Ridge Elementary School was presented with the INSPIRE: Lexmark’s Teaching Award at an event at the elementary school, Lexmark announced Monday. Neel was chosen for the […] More

A MarketsandMarkets report forecasts that the market for big data platforms worldwide will grow at a compound annual rate of 25.52 percent to $46.34 billion by 2018. The report provides an analysis of big data market trends by product and service type, by region and by vertical segment, the market research and consulting firm said […] More

Boeing has received initial signals from its global positioning system satellite from space following the spacecraft’s Thursday launch. The GPS IIF 5 satellite was launched into space aboard  a United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., and transmitted signals after more than three hours, Boeing said Friday. The spacecraft has […] More

Microsoft and Level 3 Communications have formed a partnership to build private network connections using the Windows Azure cloud platform through the Level 3 Cloud Connect Solutions ecosystem. The companies said Thursday that the technology collaboration is meant to enhance security, computing and storage capabilities, data throughput and application and network performance in a private environment […] More

Rebecca Rhoads, chief information officer and president of the global business services of Raytheon Co., has been inducted into the California State Polytechnic at Pomona, College of Engineering 2014 Hall of Fame. Rhoads was honored Thursday at the university’s National Engineers Week’s Girl Day celebration, Raytheon said Thursday. “If my example and this honor serve for anything, it […] More

Raytheon is working to introduce girls to engineering through “Girl Day,” a series of events that aim to show the creative and collaborative side of engineering. Companies employees will use their experience in the science, technology, engineering and math industries to encourage young women to pursue careers in the field, the company announced Thursday. “We care […] More

Raytheon’s Space and Airborne Systems division has joined the Satellite Industry Association, a commercial satellite trade group, Satnews reported Tuesday. SIA is the voice of the U.S. satellite industry and attempts to affect policy, regulatory, and legislative issues. Patricia Cooper, president of SIA, noted the company’s commercial and government solutions in environmental sensing and space situational […] More

IBM will collaborate with George Mason University to research cybersecurity developments in the electric power industry to develop plans for policy and grid management part of IBM’s Shared University Research Award program. GMU said Wednesday professors specializing in management, engineering, homeland security and public policy will look into cyber matters related to smart grids and report […] More

Raytheon Co. is celebrating National Engineers Week with a line-up of programs geared towards helping students enjoy science, technology, engineering and math. The programs for the week support the company’s MathMovesU education program for students and faculty members across the country, Raytheon announced Monday. Some of the programs include live events and hands-on engineering activities […] More

Neil Albert serves as vice chairman of MCR‘s board of directors where he oversees strategic growth, business development, community outreach and a number of other company functions. The 26-year company veteran is the former president and CEO and has served in many leadership roles at the McLean,Va.- based firm including VP and director. Albert caught […] More

Camber Corp. has won a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract worth an estimated $20 million from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division to provide training, equipment and mechanical support for one year and two one-year option periods. The company said Wednesday it will conduct classroom, computer-based and small arms weapons training for the Navy’s Center for Security […] More

George Wilson of ECS Federal has been promoted to CEO and succeeds ECS founder Roy Kapani, who will remain as chairman of the board, Citybizlist reported Thursday. Wilson started at the federal services contractor in 2011 as executive vice president before becoming president a year later. “George has worked with me and the executive team […] More