News & Press
Latest stories, news, and press for STEAM associated projects and the Annette Urso Rickel Foundation’s funded projects.
- KidsVision Event for Kids in BrowardBring your kids to meet Miss Penny and participate in STEAM learning activities on Saturday September 7, 2024
- Rickel donates $40k to to support Olga Iglesias ProjectFor the fourth consecutive year, the Annette Urso Rickel Foundation will support the Olga Iglesias Project.
- A Night to Remember: OIP Fellows Shine at Sacred Heart UniversityLast month the latest fellows of Ogla Iglesias Project performed a celebrated performance at Sacred Heart University.
- West Palm Beach: STEAM Learning OpportunitiesAnnette Urso Rickel Foundation Empowers West Palm Beach with Substantial Investment in STEAM Education.
- Annette Urso Rickel Foundation featured by South Florida PBSThe Rickel Foundation will be featured in this month’s program guide for South Florida PBS.
- Meet Nemo, named in our honor by Loggerhead Marinelife Center!We are excited to introduce another sea turtle named in our honor at Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
- Steam Logo Vector DownloadWe’re releasing our “STEAM” logo to download and use for free!
- Spooky Books for STEAM KidsThe Annette Urso Rickel Foundation is proud to sponsor the Literacy Coalition’s Spookyville Project at Yesteryear Village.
- Microscopes for Kids!The Annette Urso Rickel Foundation is proud to sponsor the Literacy Coalition’s Spookyville Project at Yesteryear Village.
- Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach CountyThe Annette Urso Rickel Foundation is proud to support the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County.
- PBS announces KidVision 2022 Summer ScheduleKidVision: Full STEAM Ahead is, led by KidVision’s Miss Penny and educates children on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
- Funding for Artists: Shelzie Ramos and Jehu Otero PerformWe’re excited to share video performances of of Shelzie Ramos and Jehu Otero through the Olga Iglesias Project.
- Olga Iglesias ProjectThe Annette Urso Rickel Foundation is proud to support the Olga Iglesias Project, nurturing Puerto Rican classical music.
- Khoa is free!We are excited to introduce the sea turtle we have named at Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
- Happy HolidaysHappy Holidays from our team at the Annette Urso Rickel Foundation. We are proud of the work that our friends and partners have accomplished, and we are THANKFUL for the opportunity to… Continue reading Happy Holidays
- Remembering Annette Urso RickelWe are saddened at the loss of Dr. Annette Urso Rickel. She passed away quietly on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Through her contributions to psychology, education, and philanthropy, she has impacted countless… Continue reading Remembering Annette Urso Rickel
- MarineLab adds Free Learning ResourcesMarineLab has opened their amazing hand-on snorkeling and marine learning program to deserving students at Title 1 Schools.
- MarineLab opens its Field Day Program for Title 1 SchoolsMarineLab has opened their amazing hand-on snorkeling and marine learning program to deserving students at Title 1 Schools.
- Final event on Monday for KidvisionJoin Miss Penny from KidVision Pre-K for the seventh and final KidVision Full STEAM Ahead virtual summer learning series.
- We named a turtle at Loggerhead Marinelife Center!We are excited to introduce the sea turtle we have named at Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
- Watch: Miss Penny teaches kids how to make bubbles!Every Monday for the next 6 weeks, Miss Penny will be leading kids online with STEAM learning events. The first of the KidVision events went live earlier this week. The Annette Urso… Continue reading Watch: Miss Penny teaches kids how to make bubbles!
- South Florida PBS’ KidVision Pre-K announce the Full STEAM Ahead Learning SeriesSouth Florida PBS in partnership with the Museum of Discovery and Science launches the KidVision: Full STEAM Ahead Virtual Summer Series
- Online Event July 5th: KidVision Full STEAM AheadThe first of the KidVision events will be live after this fourth of July weekend.
- The Coral Project is Saving Our SeasProtecting the Earth starts in your own backyard—and, as a group of local middle schoolers are proving, there’s no minimum age requirement.
- Palm Beach Day Academy’s reef project takes the airwavesPalm Beach Day Academy teachers Ashley Hollern and Jonathan Paine launched a year-long project with students to protect coral reefs.
- Museum of Discovery and Science brings STEMobile to Florida youthThe Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale is bringing STEM education to young people and students all over South Florida.
- Teacher-Turned Philanthropist Does Her PartDr. Annette Rickel has proven that you don’t have to be Bill Gates or George Soros to make a difference.