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Syntero has invited students from 50 Central Ohio high schools in Franklin, Delaware and Morrow Counties to nominate students for the 33rd Annual Catalyst for Positive Change Awards. This year we honor 45 students for making a positive change in their schools and communities. We are excited to announce the 2024 Catalyst for Positive Change keynote speaker is Dr. Frederic Bertley. Dr. Bertley, affectionately known as “Dr. B.” is President & CEO of Ohio's Center of Science and Industry (COSI), ranked America’s #1 science museum by USA Today. Dr. B. is a renowned scientist, scholar, immunologist and educator who serves on several boards, sharing his perspective and insight, and speaks and presents around the world on a myriad of topics from the importance of science literacy and careers in STEAM; to leadership development, problem solving ideation, and the road to diversity and equity. Dr. Bertley is the host of the Emmy Award winning animated TV series, "Dr. B in 3" on YouTube Television and "QED with Dr. B" on PBS-WOSU. As a nonprofit organization, Syntero values all donations and sponsorships. Your sponsorship donation will help ensure that quality mental health and substance use disorder services are available to people of all ages and walks of life who need it most.