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LabXchange is honored to announce that our platform has been named a Finalist in the "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion" and "Responsible Technology" categories of the 4th Annual Anthem Awards.
Anthem Award Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Judges for the 4th Annual Anthem Awards include Janine Brady, Managing Director of Communications, Schmidt Futures; Haven Ley SVP, Program Strategy, Investments and Comms., CSO, Pivotal Ventures; Roma McCaig, Chief Public Affairs and Impact Officer, REI Co-op; Wendy R. Weiser, Vice President, Democracy, Brennan Center for Justice; Brett Peters, Global Lead, TikTok for Good, TikTok; C.D. Glin, President, PepsiCo; Aurora James, Activist and Fashion Designer, Fifteen Percent Pledge; Michelle Waring, Steward for Sustainability and Everyday Good, Tom’s of Maine; Trovon Williams, Sr. Vice President of Marketing & Communications, NAACP; and Singleton Beato, Global EVP, Chief DEI Officer, McCann Worldgroup; and many others.
LabXchange envisions a world where everyone has equal access to STEM education and career resources. An initiative of Harvard University’s Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning, LabXchange launched in 2020 with support from the Amgen Foundation and provides free, high-quality science learning resources through its interactive online learning platform. Nominated in the Responsible Technology category, LabXchange is the world’s science classroom—a dynamic digital platform that makes high-quality science education accessible to all, for free. Also nominated in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion category, LabXchange’s Racial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Science Education (RDEISE) project is a collaborative approach to addressing race, health, and science in the classroom.
“The Finalists of this year’s Anthem Awards are truly inspiring and I am honored to help elevate their impact,” said Anthem Awards General Manager, Patricia McLoughlin. “At this moment, there is a lot of uncertainty in our world, but the tireless and extraordinary efforts of the Anthem Awards community provide hope that a better tomorrow is possible. Thank you to everyone doing this work and making an impact.”
“In September, LabXchange celebrated 53 million visitors to our platform since launching in 2020,” said LabXchange Managing Director, Gaurav Vazirani. “We’re thrilled to follow this milestone with our nominations for the 4th Annual Anthem Awards, recognizing not only the reach but also the social impact of our work to expand access to science education for everyone, everywhere.”
This year marks the 2nd Annual Anthem Community Voice Celebration to uplift the work of Anthem Finalists. Supporters can celebrate LabXchange’s work online from October 15 to October 31 at celebrate.anthemawards.com. All Finalists are also in the running to win a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Anthem Award selected by Anthem judges. All Winners for the 4th Annual Anthem Awards will be announced on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
The 4th Annual Anthem Awards was the most competitive season yet, with more than 2,300 entries submitted from 34 countries worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities. A portion of program revenue is allocated to the Anthem Awards' grant program, The Anthem Fund.
LabXchange is an online science education platform that provides users with access to high-quality science education, personalized instruction, online lab experiences, and networking opportunities across the global scientific community at no cost. To learn more about this initiative, visit www.labxchange.org.
Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, we’re defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their own communities. The Anthem Awards honors work across seven core causes: Diversity; Equity & Inclusion; Education; Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate. This season’s partners include Ms. Magazine, The Female Quotient, Sustainable Brands, NationSwell, and TheFutureParty. The Awards were founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, Glaad, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF, and XQ.
Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising; Media & PR; Apps & Software; Social; Podcasts; Games and AI, Metaverse & Virtual. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide this year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include WP Engine, LinkedIn, Meltwater, NAACP, KPMG, Wall Street Journal, Vox Media, Deadline, AdAge, TechCrunch, The Hollywood Reporter, The Hustle, Morning Brew, Passionfruit, Embedded, Link in Bio, Creator Economy NYC, Creator Spotlight, AIGA, Vote Save America, and The Publish Press.
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