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Numerade Announces Free Access to AI-Powered Online STEM Learning Platform for All LAUSD K-12 Students and Teachers

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Lundi, novembre 6, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Numerade, the AI-powered online STEM learning platform, announced the company is offering a free year of access to its Numerade Plus subscription to all Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) K-12 students and teachers. With Numerade Plus, students and teachers will have access to a full suite of education features, including over 100 million textbook video solutions, expert-verified answers, full-length video courses, custom quizzes, unlimited "Ask an Expert" questions, and an AI chatbot tutor powered by GPT-4.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Numerade , the AI-powered online STEM learning platform, announced the company is offering a free year of access to its Numerade Plus subscription to all Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) K-12 students and teachers.
  • In fact, recent data from the state found that most California students don't meet grade-level standards in math and reading.
  • All teachers within the LAUSD will also have free access to Numerade Plus so they can incorporate Numerade's trusted educational content into their instruction to reinforce the topics covered throughout the year.
  • To enroll in 12 months of free Numerade Plus, students and teachers can visit www.numerade.com/lausd and use their LAUSD email address to enroll between now and December 31, 2023.

Diamond Foundry Creates World's First Diamond Wafer & Largest Diamond on Earth

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Lundi, novembre 6, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Foundry Inc. ("DF") today announced that it has created the world's first (100mm) single-crystal diamond wafer.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Foundry Inc. ("DF") today announced that it has created the world's first (100mm) single-crystal diamond wafer.
  • No wafer-sized diamond exists anywhere on Earth, so DF had to figure out how to create the "mother of all diamond wafers", then used to produce more.
  • Compared with natural resources on Earth, the Cullinan Diamond is the largest rough diamond ever mined on Earth yet with its largest dimension at 5.89cm, it is more than 4cm smaller than DF's diamond.
  • Diamond Foundry Inc. is the #1 producer of single-crystal diamond in the world, with a foundry in Washington State that is ten times larger than the next largest in the USA.

Tyler-Based Martin Walker PC Named Among Nation's Best Law Firms

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Jeudi, novembre 2, 2023
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TYLER, Texas, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 edition of Best Law Firms has named Martin Walker PC among the nation's top personal injury firms. The trial boutique's plaintiffs work earned top-tier honors in the greater Tyler area.

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  • TYLER, Texas, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 edition of Best Law Firms has named Martin Walker PC among the nation's top personal injury firms.
  • To be eligible for Best Law Firms, at least one attorney at a firm must be recognized in The Best Lawyers in America legal guide, which honored all three of the Martin Walker lawyers in the latest edition for their excellence in medical malpractice, appellate and personal injury litigation.
  • "Martin Walker is a highly skilled and professional law firm with high ethics," Paul Boyd of Boyd Boyd & Giddens Law Firm told Best Law Firms.
  • One client involved in an 18-wheeler wreck told the publishers that he received, "textbook professionalism and humility from Martin Walker."

A Celebration of "HUMANITY@WORK&LIFE", CUNY School of Law

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Lundi, octobre 30, 2023
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In their remarks, NY State Senators Kevin Parker and Jamal Bailey seamlessly connected challenges and hope, weaving a narrative to encapsulate the power of collective action, academic excellence, and social responsibility.

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  • In their remarks, NY State Senators Kevin Parker and Jamal Bailey seamlessly connected challenges and hope, weaving a narrative to encapsulate the power of collective action, academic excellence, and social responsibility.
  • Iñigo Albizuri: "For years we have welcomed thousands of people from all over the world who wanted to replicate the MONDRAGON cooperative experience.
  • We always responded that ours was an experience that was difficult to replicate even if inspiring to ourselves and others.
  • "Humanity@Work&Life" Publisher, Brian O'Kane, flew in from County Cork, Ireland, to mark the event.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges James Geisbush as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the Engineering Field

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Vendredi, octobre 27, 2023
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GLENDALE, Ariz., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, James Geisbush is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the Engineering Field.

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  • GLENDALE, Ariz., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, James Geisbush is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the Engineering Field.
  • Mr. Geisbush began his scholarship journey at Washington State University in 1990 where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
  • Mr. Geisbush has exceptional experience in the field of Civil Engineering.
  • Adding to his diverse work history, Mr. Geisbush began his engineering career with the U.S. Navy in facilities maintenance.

LifeLabs and BCIT Collaborate to Launch Innovative Global Chapter on Blood Tests in Open Education Pathology Textbook

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Jeudi, octobre 26, 2023
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This new chapter, centred around blood and blood tests, offers an engaging and informative resource that transcends borders, benefiting healthcare professionals, students, and curious minds across the globe.

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  • This new chapter, centred around blood and blood tests, offers an engaging and informative resource that transcends borders, benefiting healthcare professionals, students, and curious minds across the globe.
  • "In our collaboration with BCIT, we've contributed to a resource that educates and inspires a diverse worldwide audience," said Charles Brown, President and CEO of LifeLabs.
  • “This new Open Education Pathology Textbook chapter exemplifies the strength of BCIT in working with industry to reduce barriers to education,” said Jennifer Figner, Provost and Vice President, Academic, BCIT.
  • This collaborative initiative between LifeLabs and BCIT provides a valuable resource for healthcare professionals and students while reinforcing the global impact of open education initiatives in the medical field.

REGENT Raises $60M Series A to Define New Era of Sustainable Transportation

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Jeudi, octobre 5, 2023
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Seagliders are a new mode of transportation that enables fast, affordable, zero-emission travel along coastal routes.

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  • Seagliders are a new mode of transportation that enables fast, affordable, zero-emission travel along coastal routes.
  • They reach cruise speeds up to 180 mph while traveling up to 180 miles on a single charge.
  • “Our two investment pillars are sustainability and aerospace and defense, and REGENT falls perfectly in the intersection.
  • “Their faster, cheaper, and cleaner solution for regional mobility is the first radical advance in transportation in decades.

Arizona Sonoran Announces Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Cactus Project

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Lundi, octobre 16, 2023
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Stockpile resource estimates have an effective date of 1st March, 2022, Cactus resource estimates have an effective date of 29th April, 2022, Parks/Salyer resource estimates have an effective date of 19th May, 2023.

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  • Stockpile resource estimates have an effective date of 1st March, 2022, Cactus resource estimates have an effective date of 29th April, 2022, Parks/Salyer resource estimates have an effective date of 19th May, 2023.
  • Technical and economic parameters defining resource pit shell: mining cost US$2.43/t; G&A US$0.55/t, 10% dilution, and 44°-46° pit slope angle.
  • The estimate of mineral resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, sociopolitical, marketing, or other relevant factors.
  • The Cactus Project resource updates are based upon updated drilling data and interpretations.

NTHU’s AI Virtual Assistant Makes Its Debut in Fall 2023

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Mercredi, octobre 11, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231011838619/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231011838619/en/
    NTHU Professor Daw-Wei Wang from the Department of Physics led his TAs in developing an AI virtual assistant called "Little TAI."
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    As the new semester kicks off in September, Professor Daw-Wei Wang from the Department of Physics introduced an interactive AI virtual assistant called "Little TAI" in his General Physics course .
  • This virtual assistant has the ability to answer physics questions and perform calculus computations; it can also help new students organize their learning paths and generate some questions for practice.
  • The acronym "TAI" stands for “Teaching Assistant Intelligence.” The image of "Little TAI" was brought to life by master's student Yu-en Ou from the Department of Physics.

Avoid cramming and don't just highlight bits of text: how to help your memory when preparing for exams

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Dimanche, octobre 1, 2023
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With school and university exams looming, students will be thinking about how they can maximise their learning. Memory is a key part of how we learn. If students understand how memory works, they can prioritise effective study habits. This will help for exams as well as their learning in the longer term.

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With school and university exams looming, students will be thinking about how they can maximise their learning. Memory is a key part of how we learn. If students understand how memory works, they can prioritise effective study habits. This will help for exams as well as their learning in the longer term.

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What is memory?


    According to cognitive psychology (the study of our mental processes), there are three distinct types of memory. Each plays a different role in effective study:

How to help your memory when preparing for exams


    Not everyone likes exams and educators often debate their advantages and disadvantages. But if you are a student who is studying for exams right now, here are some tips to help you use your time well:

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