Tag: Princeton
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Leader in innovation
Princeton University leads an NSF-funded regional consortium advancing photonics research A new Princeton-led collaboration to drive economic and technological advancements in photonics has been awarded a development grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines, or NSF Engines, program. Photonics is the branch of science that includes lasers, optical fibers and cutting-edge light-based…
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Reputation tarnished
I am a teacher at Franklin High School (FHS) where Frank Chmiel was my principal. Before he came to work at FHS, Frank had been my friend for many years. I was among the 100-plus Frank Chmiel supporters at last night’s (May 15) Board of Education Donaldson meeting. I was disappointed in the Board’s decision…
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Touching science
Inaugural “Spring Into Science” event plants seed for sciences in young students minds From extracting DNA of strawberries and learning how clouds form, the first-ever “Spring Into Science” event at Princeton University hopes to have ignited a curiosity for young students to pursue opportunities in the sciences. In the Frick Atrium inside Princeton University’s Frick…
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‘We just can’t have it all’
Princeton Schools Board of Education adopts 2023-24 budget with tax rate increase Princeton property owners will see a three-cent increase in the school district property tax rate, based on the $106.2 million budget for 2023-24. The Princeton Schools Board of Education approved the new spending plan by a 9-1 vote at its April 25 meeting.…
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Community Options appoints new chief impact officer
Leanne Morton is the new chief impact officer at Community Options. Morton will oversee training, clinical services and outcome management for Community Options, a national non-profit organization providing housing and employment support to people with disabilities. According to the nonprofit, she will ensure that all programs are in line with best practices for safety, quality,…
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Homefront’s ArtJam 2023 pop-up gallery launches May 5
A wide selection of styles of original art comes to Princeton this spring to support a worthy cause – helping families in need in Mercer County. HomeFront’s ArtJam 2023 pop-up gallery will feature both the work of undiscovered artists who have been impacted by poverty and homelessness and professional artists. The art event celebrates creativity…
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‘We are not going away’
Parents, students rally again in support of Princeton High School Principal Frank Chmiel Amid chants of “We want Chmiel, we want Chmiel,” about 100 parents and students rallied April 16 to make it clear that dismissing Princeton High School Principal Frank Chmiel is unacceptable and they are not going away. One parent at the rally,…
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Porchfest ready to provide live music straight from neighborhood porches
Sounds of live concert music will once again be heard as Porchfest returns to celebrate the arts and community. This is the second annual Princeton Porchfest organized by the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) that gives residents and visitors the chance to take in musical performances from bands and musicians straight from the front porches…
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The Riverside School will have a new principal next school year
Come July 1, the Riverside School will have a new principal. The Princeton Public Schools Board of Education appointed Max Achtau at its March 28 meeting. He currently is the principal of a Hamilton elementary school and will take over the reins from Interim Principal Nancy Whalen on July 1. He will earn $146,000. “I…
