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MIT Professional Education Offers Industry New Cutting-Edge Courses in Sustainability and Energy

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Giovedì, Maggio 9, 2024
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. , May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MIT Professional Education is proud to unveil its latest lineup of courses focusing on Sustainability and Energy. These world-class learning opportunities cover a range of topics designed to empower organizations and industry professionals with the expertise needed to navigate the intricate landscape of sustainability practices more effectively.

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  • , May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MIT Professional Education is proud to unveil its latest lineup of courses focusing on Sustainability and Energy.
  • "These new courses support and bolster MIT's broader mission to help tackle climate change as a societal priority," said Bhaskar Pant, Executive Director of MIT Professional Education.
  • Chief Sustainability Officer " Blended Professional Certificate, focused on helping professionals make the leap from a sustainability professional to becoming a senior sustainability officer.
  • To learn more about MIT Professional Education's 2024 courses in sustainability and energy, or to register, visit: professional.mit.edu/course-catalog

SIAM Announces Class of 2024 Fellows

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Giovedì, Marzo 28, 2024
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Philadelphia, PA, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) is pleased to announce the 2024 Class of SIAM Fellows.

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  • Philadelphia, PA, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) is pleased to announce the 2024 Class of SIAM Fellows.
  • Through their various contributions, SIAM Fellows form a crucial group of individuals helping to advance the fields of applied mathematics, computational science, and data science.
  • Hans De Sterck, University of Waterloo, is being recognized for contributions to scientific computing methods including multilevel and nonlinear solvers, and for exemplary scientific leadership and service to SIAM.
  • Fred S. Roberts, Rutgers University, is being recognized for distinguished research in discrete mathematics, leadership of major research centers, and service to SIAM.

BlueDragon IPS™ Welcomes Col. John Black (USMC, Retired) To The Team As The Senior Military And Government Advisor

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Giovedì, Febbraio 16, 2023
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Washington D.C., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlueDragon Integrated Problem-solving System (IPS) announces the appointment of John Black as the company’s Senior Military and Government Advisor.

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  • Washington D.C., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlueDragon Integrated Problem-solving System (IPS) announces the appointment of John Black as the company’s Senior Military and Government Advisor.
  • In this newly created position, Mr. Black, a distinguished and decorated veteran, brings his 26 years’ experience in organizational transformation, change management, and leadership development to the growing company.
  • BlueDragon IPS is a cutting-edge universal, 21st-century approach to providing solutions to complex problems in today’s workplaces.
  • “I am honored to join the BlueDragon IPS team at this crucial time in history,” said Mr. Black.

BlueDragon Launches New Integrated Problem-Solving System (IPS™)

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Mercoledì, Novembre 30, 2022
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Washington D.C., Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today BlueDragon IPS, the leader in modern root cause analysis and problem-solving training, announced the launch of the BlueDragon Integrated Problem-solving System (IPS), a versatile, universal, 21st-century approach to providing solutions to complex problems in todays workplaces.

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  • Washington D.C., Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today BlueDragon IPS, the leader in modern root cause analysis and problem-solving training, announced the launch of the BlueDragon Integrated Problem-solving System (IPS), a versatile, universal, 21st-century approach to providing solutions to complex problems in todays workplaces.
  • Following several successful and high-impact projects with the Department of Energy and their contractors, we are very pleased to launch the latest generation of our problem-solving system, BlueDragon IPS, said Rob De La Espriella, Founder and Chief Executive Officer.
  • By using modern strategies that deliver solutions to save lives and prevent the waste of valuable resources, the BlueDragon Integrated Problem-solving System is proven to equip organizations with the skills needed to solve 21st-century problems.
  • BlueDragon IPS offers both online and in-person training and certification for Analyst, Practitioner and Master Practitioner levels, as well as on-site and virtual consultancy services provided by BlueDragon Master Practitioners.

Veoci Introduces a Reinvented Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) Solution

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Mercoledì, Novembre 9, 2022
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Simplifying the planning lifecycle is the goal of the Veoci COOP solution, with a key focus on making data gathering easier for operatives and stakeholders.

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  • Simplifying the planning lifecycle is the goal of the Veoci COOP solution, with a key focus on making data gathering easier for operatives and stakeholders.
  • Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) is both mandatory and strategically critical for most organizations.
  • The Veoci team will be demonstrating the updated Veoci COOP solution at the 2022 IAEM conference in Savannah, Georgia, November 14th - 16th.
  • About Veoci: Veoci is a cloud-based platform for Emergency Management, Business Continuity, Continuity of Operations Planning, Team Collaboration, and Daily Operations, designed to meet the decision-making and communication requirements of multiple teams at many locations.

Wazoku Earns Landmark B Corp™ Certification

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Giovedì, Ottobre 6, 2022
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"Sustainability is embedded within our proposition and company culture, and earning B Corp Certification is a landmark day for Wazoku," said Simon Hill, CEO, Wazoku.

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  • "Sustainability is embedded within our proposition and company culture, and earning B Corp Certification is a landmark day for Wazoku," said Simon Hill, CEO, Wazoku.
  • Certified B Corporations - known commonly as B Corps - are companies verified by B Lab to meet its environmental performance standards.
  • They must also meet the B Corp legal requirement, sign the B Corp Agreement and the Declaration of Interdependence and publicly list their impact score on the B Lab Directory and recertify every three years.
  • "With our B Corp Certification, we are joining a network of like-minded companies who want to drive real impact in the world," said Simon Hill, Wazoku.

Policy Pathways Ignites Enthusiasm for International Affairs in High School Students

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Martedì, Giugno 21, 2022
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RICHMOND, Va., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- These Capstone project titles represent work completed by students in Policy Pathways' college preparatory programs.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- These Capstone project titles represent work completed by students in Policy Pathways' college preparatory programs.
  • Policy Pathways is exposing youth and young adults to the world of policy formation and analysis on local, national, and international levels.
  • One partnership, with Dr. Nana Derkyi and the School of Engineering at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (Sunyani, Ghana), and The Commonwealth (VA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated, introduces high school students to topics and careers in international affairs.
  • On June 26th at 2:00 PM (EST), Dr. Ralph Hall, School of Public and International Affairs at Virginia Tech, will moderate the Summer Academy's International Affairs Forum on China-Africa Trade and Energy Policy.

Laugh Don't Shoot Comedy Show Addresses America's Gun Violence Epidemic

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Venerdì, Maggio 20, 2022
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AUGUSTA, Ga., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three-time BET Comic View participant, professional stand-up comedian and founder of Be More Positive, Larry "Coop" D. Veal, today announced that he's bringing the Laugh Don't Shoot Comedy Show to Ikonz Sportsbar & Grill in Augusta, GA on May 21 at 8:30 p.m. EDT. Tickets for the show are $20 and on sale now for purchase at Eventbrite.

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  • In 2020, gun deaths in the United States reached record levels with gun-related homicides jumping to a startling 35 percent (source: The New York Times ).
  • With Gun Violence Awareness Month around the corner in June, there's no better time than now to stop giving our energy to attackers and start advocating for solutions.
  • His mission goes beyond comedy as he aims to curb gun violence nationally through laughter and actionable advice to help communities identify high-risk behaviors and prevent violence.
  • To learn more about the "Laugh Don't Shoot" Comedy Show, Larry "Coop" D. Veal and Be More Positive, visit www.bemorepositiveusa.com .

New Faculty Fellowship Program Aims to Recruit Psychology and Counseling Teaching Faculty from Under-Represented Communities

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Giovedì, Marzo 24, 2022
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Newton, Massachusetts, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- William James College, a leading college for the education of psychology, leadership, and behavioral health professionals, has announced the launch of a new institution-wide teaching faculty fellowship program for recent graduates with doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Organizational and Leadership Psychology, and School Psychology.

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  • Newton, Massachusetts, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- William James College, a leading college for the education of psychology, leadership, and behavioral health professionals, has announced the launch of a new institution-wide teaching faculty fellowship program for recent graduates with doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Organizational and Leadership Psychology, and School Psychology.
  • The program will prepare fellows to use their skills, experiences, and expertise to engage in paradigm shifting inclusive teaching, advising, and research practices as well as in administrative and leadership positions in academia.
  • The Fellowship is intended to prepare Fellows for future Core Faculty positions at WJC and in other academic settings.
  • The Teaching Faculty Fellowship is a collaboration between the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Center for Workforce Development , and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

HDT Global Announces Thomas H. Thebes Jr. as CFO

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Lunedì, Gennaio 17, 2022
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SOLON, Ohio, Jan. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HDT Global (HDT), the leading manufacturer of highly-engineered, mission-capable infrastructure solutions across defense, aerospace and government markets, announced today the appointment of Thomas Thebes as the new Chief Financial Officer.

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  • SOLON, Ohio, Jan. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HDT Global (HDT), the leading manufacturer of highly-engineered, mission-capable infrastructure solutions across defense, aerospace and government markets, announced today the appointment of Thomas Thebes as the new Chief Financial Officer.
  • Mr. Thebes brings nearly 40 years of financial and operational management experience in the manufacturing and defense sectors to his role at HDT.
  • Tom also served as CFO and VP of Finance at Protected Vehicles, Inc. and Force Protection, Inc.
  • "I'm honored to join HDT Global," said Mr. Thebes.