Dean Smith (engineer)

Biotech Executives to Ignite Inspiration in Next Generation Entrepreneurs at the "Innovation Unscripted" Fireside Chat

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Dienstag, Oktober 3, 2023
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ATLANTA , Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Women in Science and Engineering (BWISE), in collaboration with the National Science & Technology Medals Foundation (NSTMF), is hosting Innovation Unscripted on Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Atlantic Theater at Georgia Tech's John Lewis Student Center, 351 Ferst Drive NW in Atlanta, Georgia. BWISE and NSTMF are providing college students throughout Georgia an opportunity to engage and have meaningful dialogue with biotech giants during a Fireside Chat. The event is free and open to the public. Food will be served at the networking reception to be held immediately following the program. For more information or to register for Innovation Unscripted visit www.nationalmedals.org/gtbiotech.

Key Points: 
  • College students throughout Georgia, aspiring to start a biotech business, will have an opportunity to gain invaluable insights from renowned industry experts.
  • BWISE and NSTMF are providing college students throughout Georgia an opportunity to engage and have meaningful dialogue with biotech giants during a Fireside Chat.
  • The panel discussion will be moderated by Dr. Raheem Beyah, Dean of Engineering at Georgia Tech.
  • "Atlanta is poised to become a biopharma hub, and we want to encourage these young, aspiring entrepreneurs to capitalize on opportunities in biotechnology that lie ahead for them in this city."

First female Chancellor Emerita of the University of California, Davis reveals hidden world of academia in raw memoir

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Dienstag, August 8, 2023
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DAVIS, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From the first female Chancellor Emerita of the University of California, Linda Katehi, comes an emotionally devastating window into the hidden world of academia.

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  • DAVIS, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From the first female Chancellor Emerita of the University of California, Linda Katehi, comes an emotionally devastating window into the hidden world of academia.
  • However, the backlash from those who feared change was familiar and vitriolic.
  • Linda Katehi is a highly regarded leader in the field of engineering and a Chancellor Emerita of the University of California, Davis—the first woman to hold that position.
  • She has also served as the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Provost and the Dean of Engineering at Purdue University.

Second-Annual EON Event to Convene the Builders and Implementers of Applied AI

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Dienstag, Mai 30, 2023
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Set to take place September 11-13 in Laguna Beach, EON 2023 is an invitation-only event convening top F500 executives, entrepreneurs, developers, investors, academics, and adopters who are developing and deploying AI technologies.

Key Points: 
  • Set to take place September 11-13 in Laguna Beach, EON 2023 is an invitation-only event convening top F500 executives, entrepreneurs, developers, investors, academics, and adopters who are developing and deploying AI technologies.
  • Now in its second year, EON will foster open-ended discussion about the most pressing issue of our times: how can AI empower humanity?
  • EON attendees are on the front lines of building and deploying applied AI.
  • “At EON, top AI builders, thinkers, and practitioners will share real-world deployment strategies that organizations can start using today–not in five years or ten years.

5E Advanced Materials Appoints Experienced Global Executive as CEO

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Dienstag, März 21, 2023
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HOUSTON, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: FEAM) (ASX: 5EA) (“5E” or the “Company”), a boron and lithium company with U.S. government Critical Infrastructure designation for its 5E Boron Americas (Fort Cady) Complex, is pleased to advise that it has appointed Ms. Susan Seilheimer Brennan as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer commencing April 24, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to her appointment at 5E Advanced Materials, Ms. Brennan was President and CEO of NYSE-listed Romeo Power (NYSE:RMO), a leader in advanced electrification solutions for commercial vehicles
    HOUSTON, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: FEAM) (ASX: 5EA) (“5E” or the “Company”), a boron and lithium company with U.S. government Critical Infrastructure designation for its 5E Boron Americas (Fort Cady) Complex, is pleased to advise that it has appointed Ms. Susan Seilheimer Brennan as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer commencing April 24, 2023.
  • Ms. Brennan has an extensive global leadership background, particularly in the battery technology and electric vehicle industries.
  • Most recently, as the CEO of NYSE listed Romeo Power (NYSE: RMO), she was responsible for leading an organization which developed a suite of battery technology products designed for commercial vehicles.
  • As CEO, Ms. Brennan will lead all facets of the Company as it progresses its business strategy to become a fully integrated globally significant producer of boron, lithium and advanced materials based in the United States of America.

80 Is the New 50: Vint Cerf Is at the Top of His Game

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Dienstag, März 21, 2023
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NORTH OLMSTEAD, Ohio, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vinton G. Cerf turns 80 this year and he's busy as ever. As Google's Chief Internet Evangelist continues his tireless efforts to advance the beneficial use of the Internet, he receives The Marconi Society's prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Cerf's work will be celebrated at the organization's Awards Gala on October 27.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH OLMSTEAD, Ohio, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vinton G. Cerf turns 80 this year and he's busy as ever.
  • Cerf is the first person in the Marconi Society's nearly 50-year history to receive both the Marconi Prize (1998) and the Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • While industry players focused on proprietary networks, Cerf had a wider vision built upon open standards.
  • "The problem with getting a lifetime achievement award is that everyone thinks you're done," said Cerf.

San Francisco Bay University Students Place Highly in Prestigious Programming Event

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Montag, Dezember 12, 2022
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FREMONT, Calif., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- San Francisco Bay University students did exceptionally well in Region 6 at the IEEEXtreme programming event. IEEE has over 409,000 members in 160 different countries and is the world's largest organization for technical professionals. Its prestigious event - IEEEXtreme - is open to IEEE's 125,000+ student members. In the IEEEXtreme global challenge, teams of IEEE Student members compete against each other to solve a set of programming problems within a 24-hour time frame. Each team is advised by an IEEE member and often supported by an IEEE Student Branch.

Key Points: 
  • FREMONT, Calif., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- San Francisco Bay University students did exceptionally well in Region 6 at the IEEEXtreme programming event .
  • SFBU prides itself on having excellent engineering programs, and as a result, many top employers look to hire students from the university.
  • Whether it's IEEEXtreme or day-to-day programming, SFBU students are among the most skilled and knowledgeable in the field.
  • SFBU is a premier WASC/WSCUC-accredited, nonprofit university located in the San Francisco Bay Area/Silicon Valley.

The 2022 Tapia Conference to Offer Three Days of Knowledge Sharing and Networking for Underrepresented Communities in Computing

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Freitag, August 19, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Students and professionals in computing and IT can now register for one of the most diverse tech conferences in the country: The 2022 Tapia Conference (CMD-IT/ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference). It is the premier venue to acknowledge, promote, and celebrate diversity in computing while networking with peers. This year's Tapia Conference will be held on September 7-10 in Washington, D.C. Attendees can expect to engage with intellectually stimulating talks from leaders in computing, as well as take part in enrichment opportunities like professional development workshops, career fairs, interviews, and networking.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Students and professionals in computing and IT can now register for one of the most diverse tech conferences in the country: The 2022 Tapia Conference (CMD-IT/ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference).
  • It is the premier venue to acknowledge, promote, and celebrate diversity in computing while networking with peers.
  • CMD-IT stands for the Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities, while ACM represents the Association for Computing Machinery.
  • "The Tapia Conference provides an unparalleled experience for computing professionals from all backgrounds and ethnicities," said CMD-IT's CEO and President, Dr. Valerie Taylor.

Amesite to Provide Website Integrated eCommerce Solution to Wayne State University, College of Engineering

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Dienstag, August 2, 2022
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Learners will now experience a streamlined process to register, pay, and onboard courses directly from the Wayne State University Warrior Tech Source website.

Key Points: 
  • Learners will now experience a streamlined process to register, pay, and onboard courses directly from the Wayne State University Warrior Tech Source website.
  • This will increase the accessibility and engagement of the Universitys network of 30,000 alumni around the world in 48 countries and all 50 states.
  • Said Dr. Farshad Fotouhi, Dean of Engineering at Wayne State University, Amesite has continuously brought us cutting-edge technology and now is delivering system-wide software solutions, which are advancing our programs.
  • This expansion is another exciting win for Amesite, said Dr. Ann Marie Sastry, Founder & CEO of Amesite.

Amesite Announces 3 Year Partnership Renewal with Wayne State University

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Mittwoch, April 20, 2022
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DETROIT, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amesite Inc. (NASDAQ: AMST), a leading artificial intelligence software company offering a cloud-based learning platform and content creation services for business, university, non-profit, and government agency learning and upskilling, announces today it is extending its partnership with Wayne State University, the third largest university in Michigan, for 3 years.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amesite Inc. (NASDAQ: AMST), a leading artificial intelligence software company offering a cloud-based learning platform and content creation services for business, university, non-profit, and government agency learning and upskilling, announces today it is extending its partnership with Wayne State University, the third largest university in Michigan, for 3 years.
  • This continued partnership will deliver professional certificate programs on Warrior TechSource Wayne State University's proprietary Learning Community Environment powered by Amesite.
  • This partnership with Amesite has dramatically accelerated our professional learning strategy, and provided outstanding opportunities for our alumni, our regional industries, and beyond."
  • Founded in 1933, the Wayne State University College of Engineering improves quality of life through engineering and computer science education, research innovation and entrepreneurship.

American Semiconductor Academy (ASA) Initiative and SEMI Partner to Bolster Microelectronics Industry Talent Pool

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Mittwoch, Februar 2, 2022
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"The holistic workforce development programs of SEMI and the SEMI Foundation perfectly complement the rigorous degree-oriented education programs offered by universities and colleges, to well prepare students for rewarding careers in the semiconductor industry."

Key Points: 
  • "The holistic workforce development programs of SEMI and the SEMI Foundation perfectly complement the rigorous degree-oriented education programs offered by universities and colleges, to well prepare students for rewarding careers in the semiconductor industry."
  • The SEMI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in 2001 to support economic opportunity for workers and the sustained growth of the microelectronics industry.
  • The American Semiconductor Academy (ASA) is an initiative driven by faculty at universities and colleges across the U.S. who share a vision of strengthening America's leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, which is critical for a robust microelectronics ecosystem.
  • This initiative has been endorsed by over 30 companies across the American microelectronics ecosystem, including the leading U.S. semiconductor manufacturing companies.