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Overland AI Secures $10M in Seed Funding to Accelerate Development of Autonomous Vehicle Software for High-Risk Missions

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Lundi, mai 20, 2024
Shasta Ventures, DARPA, Risk, Machine learning, Robotics, Workforce, Pioneer Square Labs, University, Engineering, Safety, University of Washington, UW, Research, Defense Innovation Unit, Army, Point72 Asset Management, Computer science, DIU, Boot, Overdrive, Cryptocurrency

In addition, Overland AI was recently selected as a performer on Phase II of the DARPA RACER program to continue advanced capability development and demonstration of OverDrive in operationally-relevant terrain.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, Overland AI was recently selected as a performer on Phase II of the DARPA RACER program to continue advanced capability development and demonstration of OverDrive in operationally-relevant terrain.
  • “We are committed to the advancement of ground vehicle autonomy to support national security and minimize risk to our warfighters,” said Byron Boots, co-founder and CEO of Overland AI.
  • “With this funding, we can accelerate development and create high-performance ground autonomy software designed for uncrewed vehicles in any contested terrain.”
    The Overland AI team has a long history of working on off-road autonomy problems in a research capacity before forming the company.
  • To learn more about Overland AI and see open roles, visit www.overland.ai .

Verizon Public Sector earns $100M contract with the State of Michigan

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Jeudi, mai 9, 2024
Public sector, UW, State, VZ, Verizon Communications, RSS, Communication, University, FWA, Wireless, Government, Verizon Business

LANSING, Mich., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Public Sector today announced it has been awarded a new contract by the State of Michigan valued at $100 million.

Key Points: 
  • LANSING, Mich., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Public Sector today announced it has been awarded a new contract by the State of Michigan valued at $100 million.
  • The contract also allows eligible Michigan cities, townships, villages, counties, school districts, universities, colleges, and nonprofit hospitals to take advantage of available Verizon services through MiDeal , the State of Michigan’s extended purchasing program.
  • “This contract award clearly demonstrates Michigan’s commitment to ensuring that government and public safety agencies, educational institutions, and medical facilities across the state have access to the most current communications capabilities,” said Massimo Peselli, Chief Revenue Officer of Global Enterprise & Public Sector, Verizon Business.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.

Aegis Living Opens New Community in Laurelhurst Inspired by University of Washington

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Mercredi, mai 8, 2024
Aegis, University, UW, University Club, Arboretum, Woman, Ave, Meal, Apple, Health, Massage, Barbershop, Washington Park Arboretum, Gold, Exercise, Varsity, Nursing, Diet, Golf, Food, Music, Alumni association, Athlete, Philosophy, Avenue Theater, Student, Longevity, Husky Stadium, Sleep, Architecture, Avenue

BELLEVUE, Wash., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aegis Living , a leader in senior living and memory care, has opened Aegis Living Laurelhurst , a new community inspired by the historic Laurelhurst neighborhood and the collegiate experience.

Key Points: 
  • BELLEVUE, Wash., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aegis Living , a leader in senior living and memory care, has opened Aegis Living Laurelhurst , a new community inspired by the historic Laurelhurst neighborhood and the collegiate experience.
  • The unique design of Aegis Living Laurelhurst combines "collegiate gothic" architecture inspired by the UW with the historical Tudor and craftsman-style of the Laurelhurst neighborhood.
  • Aegis Living Laurelhurst will host a grand opening celebration on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 1:00-4:00 PM., including food, music, entertainment and tours of the community.
  • Located at 3200 NE 45th Street, Seattle, WA, Aegis Living Laurelhurst is Aegis' 38th community and the second one to open this year.

Seattle Sound Embraces Taiwan's Vibrant Pop Music Scene with "MUSIC, ISLAND, STORIES: TAIWAN CALLING!" Exhibition

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Mercredi, avril 17, 2024
University of Washington, Education, University, TSMC, UW, TMC, Hearing, Taipei Music Center, Exhibition, Heart, Grunge, Partnership, Semiconductor, Pop music, Culture, Chairperson, Movement, Multimedia, Creativity, Democracy, MUSIC, Philosophy, Film industry

SEATTLE, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan, renowned not only for its semiconductors and TSMC but also for its vibrant pop music and music-related cultural scenes, which are showcased in the "MUSIC, ISLAND, STORIES: TAIWAN CALLING!"

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan, renowned not only for its semiconductors and TSMC but also for its vibrant pop music and music-related cultural scenes, which are showcased in the "MUSIC, ISLAND, STORIES: TAIWAN CALLING!"
  • In collaboration with Taiwan Studies Arts & Culture Program at University of Washington (UW), the Taipei Music Center (TMC) proudly presents this exhibition designed to introduce the evolution and influence of Taiwanese and Mandarin pop music.
  • marks the first international outreach of the Taipei Music Center's widely acclaimed permanent exhibit "MUSIC, ISLAND, STORIES: Pop Music in Taiwan."
  • The eagerly-awaited exhibition, "MUSIC, ISLAND, STORIES: TAIWAN CALLING!," features 50 selected items, encompassing a diverse array of topics.

Inc.’s 2024 Female Founders list highlights why female founders are always a good bet

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Mardi, avril 9, 2024
BCG, Genomics, AngelList, Organization, Growth, Female, Environment, Rihanna, Research, University, Entrepreneurship, Private sector, Doctor of Philosophy, Biology, Woman, Male, STEM, Molecular biology, Femtech, UW, Hedera, Nursing

Elizabeth Ruzzo, CEO and founder of adyn, was recognized by Inc. in this year’s Female Founders list.

Key Points: 
  • Elizabeth Ruzzo, CEO and founder of adyn, was recognized by Inc. in this year’s Female Founders list.
  • The female founders on this year’s list are a testament to what triumph over adversity looks like.
  • “One thing I bet all founders on this list share is an abundance of grit and determination.
  • Despite years of evidence demonstrating that female founders are a good bet, the fundraising environment remains bleak.

Celebrating Cayuse’s Latest Customer Implementations

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Jeudi, mars 28, 2024
Era, UW, Organization, Research, Ethics, University, IRB

Portland, OR, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cayuse, the leader in electronic research administration (eRA) software, today announced additional successful implementations of Cayuse eRA at four major research organizations.

Key Points: 
  • Portland, OR, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cayuse, the leader in electronic research administration (eRA) software, today announced additional successful implementations of Cayuse eRA at four major research organizations.
  • Joining and expanding the Cayuse user community, Cayuse leadership is proud to welcome the latest adopters:
    University of Wyoming - UW added Sponsored Projects , Outside Interests , and Human Ethics to more easily and effectively manage research, conflict of interest tracking and disclosures, and IRB processes

Cellectar Biosciences Reports Financial Results for Year Ended 2023 and Provides a Corporate Update

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Mercredi, mars 27, 2024
Research, NCI, AON, Development, Sarcoma, Disease, Neuroblastoma, Shareholder, Patient, CNS, Fast Track, Cash, SBIR, NDA, Syndrome, Cancer, MRR, CLR, BNS, University, Head, External beam radiotherapy, Cure, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, WAM, HERE, Completeness, Safety, Tat, Intellectual property, Patent, PLE, WARF, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Tranche, UW, Pharmaceutical industry

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cellectar Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLRB), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of cancer, today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023, and provided a corporate update.

Key Points: 
  • FLORHAM PARK, N.J., March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cellectar Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLRB), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of cancer, today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023, and provided a corporate update.
  • Net cash used in operating activities during the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, was approximately $32.4 million.
  • General and Administrative Expense: G&A expense for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $10.7 million, compared to $9.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
  • Cellectar management will host a conference call for investors today, March 14, 2024, beginning at 8:30 am Eastern Time to discuss these results and answer questions.

New Climate Studies and Public Engagement Center Launch in the San Francisco Bay Area

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Mercredi, avril 3, 2024
Cloud, Climate change, Culture, MCB, Indigenous peoples, Science, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Climate, Research, University, Nature, Human, Marine cloud brightening, Dust, Aerosol, Sunlight, University of Victoria, CAARE, Greenhouse, Affiliation, UW

ALAMEDA, Calif. , April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB) Program, an open collaboration of atmospheric scientists and other experts to study how clouds respond to particles — also called aerosols — in the atmosphere, initiated new climate studies and launched the Coastal Atmospheric Aerosol Research and Engagement (CAARE) facility at the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate located in Alameda, California.

Key Points: 
  • The MCB Program's intent is to serve as a model for open, public-interest research & field studies of clouds & aerosols.
  • An overarching goal of the research is to provide open, objective scientific information to help improve society's ability to understand the climate system and to address near-term climate risks.
  • These landmark studies and CAARE facility are a groundbreaking advance in society's ability to research, explore, and weigh critical aspects of addressing near-term climate risks.
  • To that end, the Program is launching a new facility for scientific research and public engagement, the Coastal Atmospheric Aerosol Research and Engagement (CAARE) facility.

Macronix OctaFlash Provides High-Performance Memory for New STMicroelectronics STM32H7R/S MCU Platform

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Mercredi, avril 3, 2024
Cortex, ARM Cortex-M, Freedom, OTA, Memory, Partnership, MCU, 3D, Microprocessor, STM32, STMicroelectronics, Marketing, XIP, UW, NVM, Video game

HSINCHU, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Macronix International Co., Ltd. (TSE: 2337), a leading integrated device manufacturer in the non-volatile memory (NVM) market and an ST Authorized Partner, today announced that STMicroelectronics (ST) is using Macronix OctaFlash™ memory for the new STM32H7R/S high-performance microcontroller (MCU) platforms. Macronix's MX25UW1G45G high-performance memory is embedded into selected STM32H7R/S Discovery Kits and Evaluation Boards, enabling the high-end products to feature a graphical-user experience that simulates 3D-like GUIs and animations, for industrial, smart home, and medical applications.

Key Points: 
  • 1Gb OctaFlash™ Memory Enables Real-time Execution-In-Place, 3D-like GUI Experience in STM32H7S8 Discovery Kit
    HSINCHU, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Macronix International Co., Ltd. (TSE: 2337), a leading integrated device manufacturer in the non-volatile memory (NVM) market and an ST Authorized Partner, today announced that STMicroelectronics (ST) is using Macronix OctaFlash™ memory for the new STM32H7R/S high-performance microcontroller (MCU) platforms .
  • "Macronix enjoys a rich history of collaboration with ST in development platforms that enable designers to quickly and efficiently develop products featuring high-performance MCUs and industry-leading flash memory," said F.L.
  • "The selection of our OctaFlash memory as part of the STM32H7R/S platform reflects both companies' commitment to designers' needs for performance and cost efficiency across a wide range of markets."
  • The MX25LW/UW OctaBus memory family has exceptional features for efficient management of over-the-air (OTA) software updates and data logging.

Woolpert Contracted by University of Wyoming to Produce Digital Terrain Model and Contours

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Mardi, janvier 23, 2024
Wyoming Legislature, GIS, School, Research, Forestry, Agriculture, University, Interdisciplinarity, Water, UW, School of Computing, Transport, Engineering, USGS, Surveying

LARAMIE, Wyo., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center (WyGISC) at the University of Wyoming has tasked Woolpert with producing a higher-resolution digital terrain model and contours covering the entire land area of the state of Wyoming. The project is supported by an appropriation made to the university by the State of Wyoming Legislature during its 2023 General Session.

Key Points: 
  • LARAMIE, Wyo., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center ( WyGISC ) at the University of Wyoming has tasked Woolpert with producing a higher-resolution digital terrain model and contours covering the entire land area of the state of Wyoming.
  • A digital terrain model is a datafile that produces digital modeling of surface terrain and incorporates break lines as needed for large bodies of water.
  • Woolpert will use photogrammetric software to generate contours specific to the newly revised ASPRS Positional Accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data.
  • "The digital terrain model will provide Wyoming with an up-to-date, highly detailed, and more comprehensive understanding of its land," Stevens said.