Movers and Shakers March 26, 2010
Time Warnery launches technology program; Hardy named VP at Coeur
Time Warnery launches technology program
Time Warner Cable on Thursday launched its newly created signature technology curriculum, "Cracking the Codes in the Digital World," for middle school students in after-school settings. Showcasing the science, technology, engineering and math behind cable television, the curriculum is based on national science standards and will engage Time Warner Cable employees as mentors and role models. It was developed in conjunction with curriculum experts Invent Now Inc.
Cracking the Codes in the Digital World launched during the company's Connect a Million Minds Week, March 22-27. Students from Woodland Middle School in Coeur d'Alene visited Time Warner Cable facilities in order to unlock the mystery of energy conversion, learn and experience geosynchronous orbit and discover the math and science behind delivering digital content into the home and onto the television.
Participants took part in several hands-on experiments on Tuesday. The activities illustrated how a digital signal is created and transmitted, and the ways that people receive and request information and entertainment throughout the Time Warner Cable system. It aligns with the company's mission to connect people and businesses with information, entertainment and each other in ways that are simple and easy.
"The Woodland Middle School students were extremely engaged in the science, technology, engineering and math activities demonstrated first hand," said Correen Stauffer, Northwest Area Manager for Time Warner Cable in Coeur d'Alene. "They were fascinated about what it takes to bring our products and services to their homes and to area businesses; it was a pleasure to invite them into our operation for a closer look."
Cheryl Stransky, Woodland Middle School counselor and vice president of North Idaho School Counseling Association, expressed her excitement for Tuesday's event, saying "Our students were very impressed with the CAMM presentation and the level of professionalism and pride Time Warner Cable employees take in their jobs. The complexity and intrigue of modern communications excited our Woodland students, as their abilities were challenged within the curriculum."
According to Time Warner Cable's Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Ellen East, "At Time Warner Cable, we use science and math every day to deliver video, voice and high speed data services to 14.4 million customers across 28 states. This hands-on, discovery-based program for middle school students takes them out of the classroom and into our operations where our employees use STEM skills every day to do their jobs."
Time Warner Cable's Connect a Million Minds is a five-year, $100 million philanthropic initiative to address America's declining proficiency in science, technology, engineering and math, which puts children at risk of not competing successfully in a global economy.
Hardy named VP at Coeur
Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp. promoted K. Leon Hardy to senior vice president, operations.
Hardy was previously Coeur's senior vice president, North American operations. He has also served as general manager at the company's Martha Mine in Argentina. He has more than 25 years of experience in mine management and operations throughout North and South America, including Bolivia. He joined Coeur in 2003. Hardy is a graduate of the University of Arizona in mining engineering.
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