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2024 Flinn Scholars to Receive Full Rides to Arizona Public Universities

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Martedì, Aprile 30, 2024
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The 2024 Flinn Scholarship has been awarded to 20 Arizona high-school seniors who will attend in-state universities with merit awards providing each of them a full ride.

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  • The 2024 Flinn Scholarship has been awarded to 20 Arizona high-school seniors who will attend in-state universities with merit awards providing each of them a full ride.
  • The merit-based Flinn Scholarship, the most competitive and prestigious in the state, is supported by the Phoenix-based Flinn Foundation in partnership with Arizona’s three public universities.
  • The 39th class of Flinn Scholars, representing 17 high schools, will study alongside Scholars currently attending the honors colleges at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona.
  • Arizona College Prep High School in Chandler, University High School in Tucson, and Catalina Foothills High School in Tucson each have two Flinn Scholars in the new class.

Pyx Health Expands Female-Forward Senior Leadership Team to Fuel Major Growth Strategy

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Martedì, Aprile 16, 2024
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TUCSON, Ariz., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pyx Health, the leading social health platform solving loneliness, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Christina Rice, MBA, to president, and chief strategy officer, effective immediately. Co-founder Cindy Jordan will continue to serve as chief executive officer responsible for driving the company's direction, supervising other executives, and overseeing growth plans.

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  • Since 2018, she has served alongside Cindy Jordan as Pyx Health's chief operating officer, responsible for day-to-day operations while spearheading new strategies and growth opportunities.
  • As president, she oversees more than 200 employees nationwide and drives Pyx Health's service to 70+ healthcare clients and over 100,000 members.
  • "Pyx Health plays a critical role in the lives of those struggling with chronic loneliness across the country," said Rice.
  • Pyx Health's leadership team is comprised of 83% women and outpaces the national benchmarks for technology companies by employing an 81% female workforce.

GSI Technology Announces Production Release of Two Gemini-I® APU Servers

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Martedì, Aprile 2, 2024
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GSI Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: GSIT), the inventor of the Associative Processing Unit (APU), a paradigm shift in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance compute (HPC) processing providing true compute-in-memory technology, today announced the release in production of two high capacity, low power server products.

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  • SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GSI Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: GSIT), the inventor of the Associative Processing Unit (APU), a paradigm shift in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance compute (HPC) processing providing true compute-in-memory technology, today announced the release in production of two high capacity, low power server products.
  • The Leda-E and Leda-S boards incorporate the Gemini-I® APU, capable of 1.2 POPs at 80W and 800 TOPs at 40W, respectively.
  • GSI's true compute-in-memory technology has proven differentiated capabilities in large (billion item) database search and high-performance compute applications, such as facial recognition, drug discovery, Opensearch, and object detection and re-identification.
  • Server systems based on GSI’s production Gemini-I APU chip come pre-bundled with an application development compiler and can be further customized with Real-Time Fast Back Projection software or Fast Vector Search support.

University of Phoenix Academic Leadership Joins Proceedings of 2024 Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Conference

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Lunedì, Marzo 25, 2024
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University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Associate Dean of the Criminal Justice, Public Administration and Security programs in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Dr. Franzi Walsh, joined the proceedings of the 2024 Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Conference held March 19-23 in Chicago, IL.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Associate Dean of the Criminal Justice, Public Administration and Security programs in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Dr. Franzi Walsh, joined the proceedings of the 2024 Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Conference held March 19-23 in Chicago, IL.
  • The theme of the event, “Pursuing Equitable Justice,” invited an examination of equitable justice for communities, families, schools and marginalized populations.
  • Walsh is the Associate Dean of the Criminal Justice, Public Administration and Security programs in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
  • Having a passion for lifelong learning, she is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education (EdD) with Northern Arizona University.

Western National Parks Association Announces Winners of Research Grants and Ernest Quintana and Marty Sterkel Education Scholarship

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Mercoledì, Marzo 27, 2024
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TUCSON, Ariz., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 15, 2024, Western National Parks Association (WNPA) announced the three winners of the Ernest Quintana and Marty Sterkel Education Scholarship: Kelsey Carlson, Paola Hinojosa and Carla Navarrete.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 15, 2024, Western National Parks Association (WNPA) announced the three winners of the Ernest Quintana and Marty Sterkel Education Scholarship: Kelsey Carlson, Paola Hinojosa and Carla Navarrete.
  • "We congratulate all grant and scholarship recipients as we recognize their passion and commitment to national parks."
  • "A glance at the diversity of awarded projects provides a sense of excitement about our future in our Western national parks."
  • For more information about research funded by Western National Parks Association and the organization's commitment to preserving and protecting national parks, visit wnpa.org/wnpa-research/ .

OpusVi Launches Affordable Online Master of Social Work Degree with Northern Arizona University To Build a Sustainable Talent Pipeline of Licensed Medical Social Work Professionals

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Martedì, Marzo 19, 2024
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OpusVi (formerly Dignity Health Global Education) has launched an MSW degree program to bolster the talent pipeline of social work professionals with Northern Arizona University amid industry-wide healthcare staffing shortages.

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  • OpusVi (formerly Dignity Health Global Education) has launched an MSW degree program to bolster the talent pipeline of social work professionals with Northern Arizona University amid industry-wide healthcare staffing shortages.
  • Alongside a Social Work Fellowship, the OpusVi suite of social work development programs aims to support health systems in improving retention of in-demand social workers and continuity of care while reducing costs.
  • "We know the widespread influence social work professionals have on their communities and we're honored to take part in improving social health across the country."
  • For additional information on the OpusVi Master of Social Work degree program, please visit opusvi.com .

Vector Solutions and USCAH Announce Partnership to Strengthen the Health and Safety of Athletes

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Martedì, Marzo 19, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Vector Solutions, the leading provider of training and software solutions dedicated to helping educational institutions make their operations and communities safer, smarter, and better, has announced its partnership with the U.S. Council for Athletes' Health (USCAH) to offer schools and colleges access to nearly 50 health and safety courses that help prevent catastrophic injuries in sports.

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  • Collegiate athletes face unique physical and mental health challenges as they balance intense practices, game days, course loads, and travel requirements.
  • "At Vector Solutions, we want to ensure everyone involved in school-based athletic programs has the information and skills they need to keep athletes safe and supported," said Rob Buelow, General Manager, Education at Vector Solutions.
  • We are also thankful for collaboration with USCAH in utilizing their modules on Health and Safety education for our staff."
  • To learn more about the Vector Solutions and USCAH partnership, click here .

Western National Parks Association Honors Robert J. Steidl with the 2023 Emil W. Haury Lifetime Achievement Award

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Giovedì, Marzo 14, 2024
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TUCSON, Ariz., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 15, 2024, Western National Parks Association announced the winner of the renowned Emil W. Haury Lifetime Achievement Award, Robert J. Steidl, PhD, for his lifetime of dedication and innovation in the field of research in national parks.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 15, 2024, Western National Parks Association announced the winner of the renowned Emil W. Haury Lifetime Achievement Award, Robert J. Steidl, PhD, for his lifetime of dedication and innovation in the field of research in national parks.
  • The Emil W. Haury Lifetime Achievement Award honors individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to scholarly research in the national parks and monuments throughout a career or lifetime.
  • In 1938, he was instrumental in founding the Southwest Monuments Association, renamed Western National Parks Association (WNPA) in 2002.
  • For his integral role in this work and the students he has helped to shape as future park researchers and advocates, WNPA recognizes Robert Steidl as the winner of the Emil W. Haury Lifetime Achievement Award.

Giant Magellan Telescope Expands Global Science Impact with Taiwanese Partner

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Mercoledì, Febbraio 21, 2024
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PASADENA, CA, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Giant Magellan Telescope today welcomes Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA), a distinguished Taiwanese research institute, into its international consortium.

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  • PASADENA, CA, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Giant Magellan Telescope today welcomes Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA), a distinguished Taiwanese research institute, into its international consortium.
  • ASIAA's inclusion expands the consortium to 14 international research institutions, underscoring Giant Magellan’s significance to the global astronomy community and the consortium’s commitment to prioritizing global collaboration for the advancement of science.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome ASIAA into our international consortium of distinguished partners,” said Dr. Walter Massey, Board Chair of the Giant Magellan Telescope.
  • This collective investment in the Giant Magellan Telescope is a testament that science can transcend boundaries and bind humanity together for good.”
    The astronomical research and instrumental development capabilities in Taiwan have received international recognition.

Giant Magellan Telescope Expands Global Science Impact with Taiwanese Partner

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Martedì, Febbraio 20, 2024
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PASADENA, CA, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Giant Magellan Telescope today welcomes Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA), a distinguished Taiwanese research institute, into its international consortium.

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  • PASADENA, CA, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Giant Magellan Telescope today welcomes Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA), a distinguished Taiwanese research institute, into its international consortium.
  • ASIAA's inclusion expands the consortium to 14 international research institutions, underscoring Giant Magellan’s significance to the global astronomy community and the consortium’s commitment to prioritizing global collaboration for the advancement of science.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome ASIAA into our international consortium of distinguished partners,” said Dr. Walter Massey, Board Chair of the Giant Magellan Telescope.
  • This collective investment in the Giant Magellan Telescope is a testament that science can transcend boundaries and bind humanity together for good.”
    The astronomical research and instrumental development capabilities in Taiwan have received international recognition.