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OceanX Announces 4th Voyage of Flagship Educational Program, Young Explorers, Fostering Next Generation of Marine Scientists and Activists

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Donnerstag, August 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global ocean exploration nonprofit OceanX announced today that its flagship educational program, Young Explorers, will embark on its fourth mission hosting 15 university and college students aboard OceanXplorer, the advanced research and filmmaking vessel used by OceanX to explore the ocean and bring it back to the world. Students will have the unique opportunity to explore and map two shipwrecks, the HMCS Athabaskan and USS Bonhomme Richard, using OceanXplorer's cutting-edge science and media technology and learn under the mentorship of expert scientists and faculty from top educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. Young Explorers 2023 will travel from Bergen, Norway, to Brest, France, from August 8th to 18th.

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  • Young Explorers 2023 will travel from Bergen, Norway, to Brest, France, from August 8th to 18th.
  • Since launching in 2021, the Young Explorers program has offered learning and career opportunities to young people, particularly those underrepresented in STEAM, marine science, and exploration fields.
  • "Young Explorers is the culmination of OceanX's educational effort to cultivate a passion for marine science and exploration in the next generation," said Mark Dalio, co-founder and co-CEO of OceanX.
  • For media inquiries regarding OceanX or the Young Explorers program, please contact Rida Bint Fozi at [email protected] .

TransMedics Appoints Anil Ranganath as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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Mittwoch, Juli 26, 2023
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ANDOVER, Mass., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TransMedics Group, Inc. ("TransMedics") (Nasdaq: TMDX), a medical technology company that is transforming organ transplant therapy for patients with end-stage lung, heart, and liver failure, announced today the appointment of Anil Ranganath as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

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  • ANDOVER, Mass., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TransMedics Group, Inc. ("TransMedics") (Nasdaq: TMDX), a medical technology company that is transforming organ transplant therapy for patients with end-stage lung, heart, and liver failure, announced today the appointment of Anil Ranganath as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
  • "We are excited to welcome Anil to the TransMedics leadership team," said Waleed Hassanein, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "Anil brings a wealth of healthcare industry experience, and his knowledge and counsel will be invaluable in helping us achieve our growth initiatives."
  • "It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to join TransMedics at such an exciting time for the company," said Mr. Ranganath.

Biotech and Biopharma Executive Eliana Clark Joins Culture Biosciences’ Advisory Board

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Mittwoch, Juli 19, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Culture Biosciences is excited to welcome Eliana Clark, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer at Intellia Therapeutics, Inc., to the company’s Advisory Board.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Culture Biosciences is excited to welcome Eliana Clark, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer at Intellia Therapeutics, Inc., to the company’s Advisory Board.
  • The group of seasoned industry leaders provides Culture’s leadership with insights and recommendations as the company establishes new partnerships and pursues new growth opportunities in biotech and biopharma.
  • “We are thrilled that Eliana lends her experience to help Culture drive innovation that can overcome persistent bottlenecks in upstream bioprocess development,” said Will Patrick, Chief Executive Officer of Culture Biosciences.
  • Eliana held post-doc roles in Biochemical Engineering at the University of Delaware and the Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Now Available: Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) Kit - Beta, the Premier Introduction to Robotics and STEM

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Donnerstag, Juli 6, 2023
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BOULDER, Colo., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A consortium of leading educators and technology companies have announced the release of the XRP Kit - Beta, an entry-level open-source robotics ecosystem intended to expand global participation in robotics, inspire future engineers, and serve as a springboard for STEM education for grades 8-12, electronics beginners, and robotics enthusiasts of any age. As of today, anyone can preorder the XRP Kit through SparkFun® or DigiKey®.

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  • As of today, anyone can preorder the XRP Kit through SparkFun® or DigiKe y® .
  • This group has ensured a pricing structure that offers educators a 43% discount to significantly increase accessibility.
  • "This hands-on platform, combined with the WPI OpenSTEM curriculum, educational resources, and online community support, will help educators inspire future innovators and technology leaders."
  • "At FIRST, we provide life-changing robotics programs that give young people the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world.

Enovix Announces Appointment of Joseph Malchow and Bernard Gutmann to Its Board of Directors

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Montag, Juni 26, 2023
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These appointments expand the Board to eight directors, six of whom are independent.

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  • These appointments expand the Board to eight directors, six of whom are independent.
  • “Their expertise in finance and strategy complements our Board and provides additional guidance as we experience rapid growth.
  • Mr. Malchow serves on the board of directors of Enphase Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENPH), a global energy technology company, where he has helped to architect a transformation to software-defined distributed clean energy systems.
  • “Enovix has an incredible opportunity to be an industry leader in a space that is in desperate need of innovation,” said Gutmann.

Tenet Announces Appointment of Stephen H. Rusckowski to Board of Directors

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Dienstag, Mai 30, 2023
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Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) today announced the appointment of Stephen H. Rusckowski to the Tenet Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) today announced the appointment of Stephen H. Rusckowski to the Tenet Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Rusckowski will serve as a member of the human resources committee and quality, compliance, and ethics committee.
  • This appointment expands the Board to 11 directors, 10 of whom are independent members.
  • “We are pleased to announce Steve Rusckowski as a new board member for Tenet,” said Saum Sutaria, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Tenet.

Gopher Resource Partners with Research Institutes, Universities, and Industry Leaders to Advance Materials Recovery Technology

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Freitag, Mai 26, 2023
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EAGAN, Minn., May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gopher Resource is pleased to announce it has joined a multi-year collaborative consortium working to find new ways to reduce waste and recover more useable materials in metals processing.

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  • Gopher Resource is the founding industrial member of the consortium, which consists of five industry members and seven U.S. and international universities.
  • During the appropriations process, Dr. Joseph Grogan, chief technology officer at Gopher Resource, worked with leaders from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to discuss this initiative with Congress and outline its benefits.
  • This is an industry first for the novel technique and Gopher Resource is working with partners to commercialize this technology.
  • ‒One that creates new jobs in recycling, metals recovery and manufacturing, and supports a robust and sustainable domestic supply chain.–

Korro Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Shelby Walker as General Counsel

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Mittwoch, Mai 10, 2023
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Korro Bio, a leading RNA editing company focused on the discovery and development of novel genetic medicines, today announced the appointment of Shelby Walker, JD, as Senior Vice President and General Counsel.

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  • Korro Bio, a leading RNA editing company focused on the discovery and development of novel genetic medicines, today announced the appointment of Shelby Walker, JD, as Senior Vice President and General Counsel.
  • In this new role, Ms. Walker will lead Korro’s legal organization including Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance and Compliance functions.
  • “It gives me great pleasure to welcome Shelby to Korro.
  • Prior to this role, she served as General Counsel at Ginkgo Bioworks and as Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Chief IP Counsel at Dyax Corporation.

Rentschler Biopharma Receives Worcester Business Journal 2023 Manufacturing Excellence Award

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Donnerstag, April 27, 2023
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Company presented with Workforce Development Award, recognizing partnership with MassBioEd and WPI to train people for biotech manufacturing positions

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  • Company presented with Workforce Development Award, recognizing partnership with MassBioEd and WPI to train people for biotech manufacturing positions
    LAUPHEIM, Germany, and MILFORD, Mass., April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rentschler Biopharma, a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for biopharmaceuticals, announced that the company’s U.S. subsidiary, Rentschler Biopharma Inc., has been honored with a Worcester Business Journal (WBJ) 2023 Manufacturing Excellence Award.
  • The company was selected as the winner of the Workforce Development Award, particularly in recognition of its partnership with MassBioEd and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).
  • This joint career development program was kicked off in 2022 to train people re-joining the workforce for stable, attractive biotech opportunities.
  • Rentschler Biopharma was presented the award at the WBJ Manufacturing Summit and Excellence Awards event held in Worcester on April 25th.

Bearing Names Maritime Startup Veteran Jim Daly as Chief Operating Officer

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Mittwoch, April 26, 2023
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PALO ALTO, Calif., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bearing, the fast-growing leader in AI-powered vessel optimization and insights for maritime shipping, today announced that it has appointed Jim Daly as chief operating officer.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bearing, the fast-growing leader in AI-powered vessel optimization and insights for maritime shipping, today announced that it has appointed Jim Daly as chief operating officer.
  • Daly will report to Bearing CEO Dylan Keil.
  • “We’re excited to have Jim on board as we steer the maritime shipping industry toward more sustainable operations with our AI-driven solutions,” said Dylan Keil, CEO and co-founder of Bearing.
  • “I’m eager to continue advancing new technologies for the maritime industry alongside the very talented team at Bearing,” said Daly.