University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

UScellular and Ericsson to Offer Customized Private Wireless Network

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Mittwoch, August 9, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UScellular and Ericsson have teamed up to provide private wireless network solutions for a broad category of industry segments. This includes an initial focus on Industry 4.0 manufacturing, logistics, distribution and warehouse use cases; expanding into hospitals, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), ports, utilities, and airports. This solution incorporates Ericsson's Private 5G network portfolio with UScellular's connectivity services and provides one point of contact for all system installations and life cycle management.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UScellular and Ericsson have teamed up to provide private wireless network solutions for a broad category of industry segments.
  • "UScellular is growing its private network capabilities and solutions for our enterprise customers," said Kim Kerr, senior vice president, enterprise sales and operations for UScellular.
  • Ericsson Private 5G is Ericsson's next generation private network product providing secure and reliable 4G and 5G connectivity through its single server dual mode core.
  • Ericsson Private 5G is able to support and adapt to a variety of use cases, industries, and levels of complexity for enterprises.

Kikkoman Foods, Inc. Marks 50th Anniversary of Brewing Soy Sauce in the U.S. with Gifts to UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee, Totaling $5 Million

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Freitag, Juni 9, 2023
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WALWORTH, Wis., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifty years ago, with the opening of Kikkoman Foods, Inc., a farm field in southern Wisconsin was transformed into what has now become the highest-producing soy sauce facility in the world. Today, the state of Wisconsin recognizes "Kikkoman Day," marking the golden anniversary of the plant opening in Walworth, Wis. The proclamation also celebrates the company's positive impact on the partnership between Wisconsin and Japan, and its contributions of more than $17 million to charitable causes in the local community and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the state of Wisconsin recognizes "Kikkoman Day," marking the golden anniversary of the plant opening in Walworth, Wis.
  • At its anniversary events today, the Kikkoman Foods, Inc. Foundation presented $5 million in support of sustainable agriculture and freshwater studies.
  • The time-honored traditional brewing process for soy sauce uses just four simple ingredients: water, soybeans, wheat, and salt.
  • "We're looking forward to the next 50 years of friendship and continued growth in our pursuit to make Kikkoman Soy Sauce a truly global seasoning."

RespireRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. Establishes Research Collaboration With University College London to Study the Use of AMPAkines for the Treatment of GRIA Disorders

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Mittwoch, April 5, 2023
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Positive therapeutic effects with RespireRx’s AMPAkines already have been reported in animal mutations modelling related disorders such as Pompe that also suffer from declines in AMPA receptor functioning.

Key Points: 
  • Positive therapeutic effects with RespireRx’s AMPAkines already have been reported in animal mutations modelling related disorders such as Pompe that also suffer from declines in AMPA receptor functioning.
  • The RespireRx team that will collaborate with Dr. Coombs, Prof. Farrant and Prof. Cull-Candy includes Drs.
  • Jeffrey M. Witkin and Rok Cerne, both of whom are RespireRx Research Fellows in addition to their academic affiliations at The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Ascension St. Vincent Hospital and Indiana University/Purdue University, respectively.
  • The team has extensive expertise and are well known for their work in drug discovery and development, including novel analgesic, anxiolytic, anti-epileptic and anti-depressant drugs.

RespireRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. Discloses Novel Structural Analogs of its GABAA Receptor Potentiator, KRM-II-81 with Antiseizure Efficacy and Antitremor Effects without Sedation.

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Montag, April 3, 2023
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Like KRM-II-81, these analogs enhance GABAergic neurotransmission and function as orally-bioavailable anti-seizure agents in the absence of the sedation typically associated with GABA augmentation.

Key Points: 
  • Like KRM-II-81, these analogs enhance GABAergic neurotransmission and function as orally-bioavailable anti-seizure agents in the absence of the sedation typically associated with GABA augmentation.
  • In addition KRM-II-81 is active in relieving acute, chronic, and neuropathic pain in a number of models without developing tolerance or producing sedation.
  • 385:50-61 document the preclinical effects and tolerability of structural analogs of KRM-II-81.
  • In established rat models predicting efficacy in essential tremor and in tremor associated with Parkinson’s Disease, MP-III-024 was an effective anti-tremor compound.

Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center Announces New Training Program to Boost Diversity in Cancer Research

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Montag, Februar 27, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Cancer Center today announced a new 2-year training program to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in cancer research. In partnership with Alverno College, Mount Mary University, UW-Milwaukee, and other Wisconsin universities, the program aims to develop a diverse cancer research workforce – one with the potential to impact cancer disparities in eastern Wisconsin.

Key Points: 
  • Effort Aims to Diversify Research Workforce, Address Regional Cancer Disparities
    MILWAUKEE, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Cancer Center today announced a new 2-year training program to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in cancer research.
  • In partnership with Alverno College, Mount Mary University, UW-Milwaukee, and other Wisconsin universities, the program aims to develop a diverse cancer research workforce – one with the potential to impact cancer disparities in eastern Wisconsin.
  • Funded by the American Cancer Society's (ACS) Center for Diversity in Cancer Research Training , the MCW Cancer Center was one of eight institutions selected to offer the post-baccalaureate program which provides underrepresented students in science with an immersive experience that includes hands-on training in cancer research labs, access to research mentors, participation in community outreach efforts, and career development workshops.
  • Student research via MCW's program will focus on the molecular mechanisms of cancer and cancer health disparities, building on nearly 10 years of cancer disparities research at the MCW Cancer Center.

UScellular Supports University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Connected Systems Institute to Deliver Private Cellular Network Solution

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Mittwoch, Februar 8, 2023
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CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UScellular is delivering a high-performance private cellular network solution to expand the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's (UWM) Connected Systems Institute (CSI) manufacturing research facility to include private 5G technology. With UScellular's 5G private wireless network, the CSI research facility will connect their operations with 5G IoT sensors and controls.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UScellular is delivering a high-performance private cellular network solution to expand the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's (UWM) Connected Systems Institute (CSI) manufacturing research facility to include private 5G technology.
  • With UScellular's 5G private wireless network, the CSI research facility will connect their operations with 5G IoT sensors and controls.
  • "This is an incredible opportunity to bring our wireless expertise in private cellular networks to advance the vision in smart manufacturing developed by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Connected Systems Institute," said Kim Kerr, senior vice president, enterprise sales and operations for UScellular.
  • UScellular is also providing private cellular network content to the Digital Manufacturing Leadership learning pathway course developed by CSI.

Alation’s Data Intelligence Project Goes Global with New Cohort of Universities

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Montag, Januar 30, 2023
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alation Inc. , the leader in enterprise data intelligence solutions , announced three new universities participating in its philanthropic initiative, The Data Intelligence Project .

Key Points: 
  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alation Inc. , the leader in enterprise data intelligence solutions , announced three new universities participating in its philanthropic initiative, The Data Intelligence Project .
  • The Data Intelligence Project, launched in 2021 , builds a more data-literate, curious, and rational world by nurturing the next generation of data professionals.
  • As part of The Data Intelligence Project, Alation brings its data intelligence platform, free of charge, into academic institutions and provides undergraduate and graduate students with a hands-on learning experience using a collaborative data catalog .
  • By adding more universities to the Data Intelligence Program, we’re providing students around the world with real-world experience using data and technology.

zant.’s Perfect Startup Storm: Women Investing in Women

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Dienstag, Januar 10, 2023
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Did you know that only 14% of investment professionals in venture capital (VC) in the U.S. are women?

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  • Did you know that only 14% of investment professionals in venture capital (VC) in the U.S. are women?
  • Women leaders are clearly demonstrating their strengths with high returns and profitability, but are still being disadvantaged in capital raising.
  • With women like Jennifer Abele, who is dedicating her investments towards women founders, the future of funding in women-led companies grows greater.
  • In 2023, Jennifer is doubling down on her commitment to supporting women and undercapitalized founders through her new venture capital firm, VC 414
    zant.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Launches Tech Apprenticeships to Close HR Skills Gap

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Mittwoch, Dezember 7, 2022
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MILWAUKEE, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) today announced a new effort to help both current students and alumni access career opportunities in the fast-growing HR tech industry. Known as the Rise apprenticeship program, the initiative was designed in partnership with Helios Consulting, an advisory partner of Workday, the HR tech platform of choice for nearly 10,000 companies worldwide, including half of the Fortune 500.

Key Points: 
  • MILWAUKEE, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) today announced a new effort to help both current students and alumni access career opportunities in the fast-growing HR tech industry.
  • The new partnership advances UWM's 2030 plan, which focuses on building more learner-centric programming while also responding to the demands of the region's economy.
  • UWM students and graduates who participate in Rise will be paid Helios employees starting from day one of training.
  • The Princeton Review named UW-Milwaukee a 2023 "Best Midwestern" university based on overall academic excellence and student reviews.

EforAll Appoints Former City Year Executive as CEO

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Dienstag, November 15, 2022
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While he will be stepping down as CEO, Parker will continue to provide his expert guidance to EforAll as a board member.

Key Points: 
  • While he will be stepping down as CEO, Parker will continue to provide his expert guidance to EforAll as a board member.
  • She brings deep understanding of the need for economic empowerment in economically challenged communities, says Gail Goodman, EforAll Board Chair.
  • In her new role, Hood will have oversight for the operational, financial and fundraising strategies to help EforAll achieve its ambitious goal.
  • In this position, she maintained strategic relationships with local executive directors, staff and AmeriCorps members from 10 City Year sites, nationally.