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Water Systems Council Announces New Board Members for 2024

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Giovedì, Aprile 25, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Water Systems Council , the only national nonprofit organization solely focused on household wells and small water well systems, recently announced two new additions to its Board of Directors for 2024.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Water Systems Council , the only national nonprofit organization solely focused on household wells and small water well systems, recently announced two new additions to its Board of Directors for 2024.
  • Smith Water Systems; Richard Mest, Master Water Conditioning Corporation; Julie Storey, Boshart Industries; and Mike Wesdell, Baker Water Systems, a division of Baker Manufacturing Company, LLC.
  • The Water Systems Council is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the wider use of wells as safe, sustainable, and cost-effective drinking water systems, protecting groundwater resources and users of well water, and ensuring a safe drinking water supply for well owners.
  • WSC members include major manufacturers of the integral components of wells and other drinking water systems, leading distributors of these components, and various drinking water professionals.

Tria Federal Announces Larry Bradshaw as New Chief Financial Officer

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Lunedì, Aprile 22, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va. , April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tria Federal (Tria), the premier middle-market IT and Advisory services provider delivering digital transformation solutions to Health, Civilian, and Defense agencies across the federal sector, today announced the appointment of Larry Bradshaw as the company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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  • Tria Federal (Tria), the premier middle-market IT and Advisory services provider delivering digital transformation solutions to Health, Civilian, and Defense agencies across the federal sector, today announced the appointment of Larry Bradshaw as the company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • ARLINGTON, Va. , April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tria Federal (Tria), the premier middle-market IT and Advisory services provider delivering digital transformation solutions to Health, Civilian, and Defense agencies across the federal sector, today announced the appointment of Larry Bradshaw as the company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Bradshaw has more than 25 years of experience in key finance roles for large federal services, products, and solutions organizations.
  • Before joining Tria, he served as Senior Vice President of Finance for BlueHalo, where he led the Financial Planning & Analysis, Program Control and Pricing functions.

The Internet Society Announces New Appointment to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors

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Mercoledì, Aprile 17, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Society today announced the appointment of George Sadowsky to the Public Interest Registry (PIR) Board of Directors and the re-appointment of Eric Burger.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Society today announced the appointment of George Sadowsky to the Public Interest Registry (PIR) Board of Directors and the re-appointment of Eric Burger.
  • The Internet Society Board also reappointed PIR President and CEO Jonathon Nevett for another year on the PIR Board.
  • Saerin Cho, who has served on the PIR Board since 2021, was appointed Board Chair in October 2023.
  • Together, we embark on a journey of continued growth and impact within our community," said Saerin Cho, PIR Board Chair.

Seal Storage Technology and Filecoin DeStor Collaborate with Industry-University Cooperative Research Center on AI Data Integrity Project

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Martedì, Aprile 16, 2024
Georgetown University, NEC, University, Computer science, ChatGPT, Internet of things, AI, Trust (social science), Machine learning, Research, Cyber, University of Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, CBO, National Science Foundation, Medical device

TORONTO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Seal Storage Technology , a leading provider of blockchain-based data storage, and Filecoin DeStor , a decentralized storage network, announced their collaboration with Cyber SMART on a pioneering AI research project to explore ways to improve AI data integrity.

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  • TORONTO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Seal Storage Technology , a leading provider of blockchain-based data storage, and Filecoin DeStor , a decentralized storage network, announced their collaboration with Cyber SMART on a pioneering AI research project to explore ways to improve AI data integrity.
  • The project, Trustworthy Generative AI for Secure System Operation, is led by Cyber SMART , an Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) funded by the National Science Foundation and industry members .
  • "Cyber SMART's research will explore the potential of blockchain-based decentralized cloud storage to enhance the integrity and security of data in AI/ML systems.
  • Seal's involvement in this project is a testament to its commitment to advancing technological innovations and contributing to the field of AI data integrity.

Seal Storage Technology and Filecoin DeStor Collaborate with Industry-University Cooperative Research Center on AI Data Integrity Project

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Martedì, Aprile 16, 2024
Georgetown University, NEC, University, Computer science, ChatGPT, Internet of things, AI, Trust (social science), Machine learning, Research, Cyber, University of Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, CBO, National Science Foundation, Medical device

TORONTO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seal Storage Technology, a leading provider of blockchain-based data storage, and Filecoin DeStor, a decentralized storage network, announced their collaboration with Cyber SMART on a pioneering AI research project to explore ways to improve AI data integrity. The project, Trustworthy Generative AI for Secure System Operation, is led by Cyber SMART, an Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) funded by the National Science Foundation and industry members. 

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  • TORONTO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seal Storage Technology , a leading provider of blockchain-based data storage, and Filecoin DeStor , a decentralized storage network, announced their collaboration with Cyber SMART on a pioneering AI research project to explore ways to improve AI data integrity.
  • The project, Trustworthy Generative AI for Secure System Operation, is led by Cyber SMART , an Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) funded by the National Science Foundation and industry members .
  • "Cyber SMART's research will explore the potential of blockchain-based decentralized cloud storage to enhance the integrity and security of data in AI/ML systems.
  • Seal's involvement in this project is a testament to its commitment to advancing technological innovations and contributing to the field of AI data integrity.

FirstEnergy Names John Combs Senior Vice President, Shared Services

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Martedì, Aprile 16, 2024
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AKRON, Ohio, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced John Combs has been named Senior Vice President, Shared Services, effective April 22. Reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Brian Tierney, Combs will lead and oversee the company's IT organization – Cyber Security, Corporate Security and Information Technology, and Innovation & Digital Factory – as well as the Transformation Office, Supply Chain and Flight Operations.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced John Combs has been named Senior Vice President, Shared Services, effective April 22.
  • His proven track record of driving process improvements and collaborating on innovative solutions will help our organization more nimbly capture market opportunities."
  • Combs joins FirstEnergy from JPMorgan Chase & Co., where he served as Managing Director, General Manager and Chief Transformation Officer of Enterprise Technology Services since 2018.
  • Earlier in his career, Combs held IT positions with Telecommunication Systems, Legg Mason, Sony Electronics, and United Parcel Service.

BRUCE SMITH ENTERPRISE AND THE CORDISH COMPANIES PARTNER ON PROPOSAL TO CODEVELOP $1.4 BILLION TRANSFORMATIVE MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT IN PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA

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Lunedì, Aprile 15, 2024
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PETERSBURG, Va., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies have responded to a request for proposal issued by the City of Petersburg, Virginia with plans to codevelop a $1.4 billion Live! Gaming & Entertainment District, anchored by Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia. The proposed project will generate billions of dollars in economic benefits and spinoff development, create thousands of new jobs and benefits to the local community, and become a major new tourist destination for the City and the Central Virginia region.

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  • Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies' longstanding relationship dates back to 2008, and most recently the team has partnered to bring a world-class casino resort destination to the Commonwealth.
  • The joint venture partnership is the first-of-its-kind in the gaming and entertainment industry to have a minority-owned business enterprise as co-development partner.
  • Bruce Smith Enterprise, led by legendary NFL Hall of Fame member and Virginia native Bruce Smith, is a commercial real estate firm that specializes in the development of premier mixed-use projects.
  • As recognized leaders in community outreach with unparalleled track records of supporting local and regional businesses, Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies are committed to ensuring contract opportunities for local, MBE/WBE, and veteran-owned companies.

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.

Opentrons Announces New Robotics Education Initiative Demonstrating Commitment to Laboratory Automation for Students

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Martedì, Marzo 12, 2024
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Opentrons Labworks, Inc ., a leader in lab automation and makers of accessible lab robotics, today announced the launch of Opentrons® for Education, an exclusive offering for educators to bring lab automation to the classroom.

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  • Opentrons Labworks, Inc ., a leader in lab automation and makers of accessible lab robotics, today announced the launch of Opentrons® for Education, an exclusive offering for educators to bring lab automation to the classroom.
  • Opentrons is building a first-of-its-kind ecosystem for teaching with automation, which includes education pricing and support, along with access to a community of educators already teaching with Opentrons.
  • Opentrons for Education is the key to unlocking a new era of hands-on, innovative learning in the realm of laboratory sciences.
  • in Automated Science Program, Computational Biology Department at Carnegie Mellon University, said, “This initiative underscores Opentrons' commitment to shaping the future of laboratory automation education for aspiring scientists.

Student Housing Preleasing Continues Historic Pace, Reports Yardi Matrix

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Mercoledì, Marzo 27, 2024
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Last month, the average student housing preleasing rate for Yardi 200 schools reached 61.5 percent, marking a 450-basis-point increase year-over-year, according to the latest Yardi® Matrix National Student Housing Report.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Last month, the average student housing preleasing rate for Yardi 200 schools reached 61.5 percent, marking a 450-basis-point increase year-over-year, according to the latest Yardi® Matrix National Student Housing Report .
  • Yardi Matrix forecasts that 46,285 new beds will come online in 2024, improving considerably on the 35,610 beds delivered in 2023.
  • Gain more insight in the new Yardi Matrix National Student Housing Report.
  • Yardi Matrix covers multifamily, student housing, vacant land, industrial, office, retail and self storage property types.