Mathematics

CEO Devin McGranahan Selects Western Union Scholar of the Year

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) and the Western Union Foundation are proud to recognize Arian Hajihassani as our CEO Scholar of the Year, the organization’s highest scholarship award for the 2023-2024 school year.

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  • The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) and the Western Union Foundation are proud to recognize Arian Hajihassani as our CEO Scholar of the Year, the organization’s highest scholarship award for the 2023-2024 school year.
  • “Arian’s academic achievements and contributions to medical science as an undergraduate student are truly remarkable,” said Devin McGranahan, CEO of Western Union.
  • “Western Union and the Western Union Foundation are proud to support Arian’s academic journey.
  • Now in his final year, he is thrilled to have been recognized as Devin McGranahan’s Western Union CEO Scholar of the Year, which includes an additional financial award.

BW Walch Welcomes Jessica Jeffers as Division Manager for Its Rapidly Expanding OGAP Division

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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BW Walch, a leading provider of mathematics resources and professional development, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jessica Jeffers as the Division Manager for our rapidly growing OGAP (Ongoing Assessment Project) division.

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  • BW Walch, a leading provider of mathematics resources and professional development, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jessica Jeffers as the Division Manager for our rapidly growing OGAP (Ongoing Assessment Project) division.
  • Established in 2016, the OGAP division at BW Walch provides comprehensive and research-based professional development for math teachers.
  • As Division Manager, Jessica will play a pivotal role in overseeing the strategic growth of OGAP.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Jessica Jeffers to the BW Walch team as our new Division Manager for OGAP,” said Al Noyes, CEO at BW Walch.

2024 Camp Invention Illuminates Children's Imagination and Creativity

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Learning, Camp, Science, Patent, Environment, Partnership, School, Light, Social media, DIY, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Mathematics, Engineering, STEM, Imagination, Water, Curriculum, Invention, Intellectual property, Symbiosis, Illuminate, Genetic code, Animal, Toy

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than three decades, Camp Invention® has developed confidence and problem-solving skills in young innovators through authentic, hands-on STEM activities. In the 2024 program, Illuminate, campers will develop their own sports ball and game board, explore the science of light, tackle water challenges around the world and star as a contestant on a prototyping game show!

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  • NORTH CANTON, Ohio, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than three decades, Camp Invention® has developed confidence and problem-solving skills in young innovators through authentic, hands-on STEM activities.
  • "Camp Invention had a huge impact on both my children," said the parent of 2023 campers.
  • Annually, Camp Invention programs benefit more than 122,000 children and partner with 2,500 schools and districts across the nation.
  • To find a camp near you, visit our Camp Finder or for additional information, visit invent.org/camp .

Uptake Names Data Science Expert Adam McElhinney to CEO Role

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Uptake, a data analytics provider empowering fleets and industrial machines with the information needed to make better, more strategic maintenance decisions, announced it has named Adam McElhinney to the role of Chief Executive Officer.

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  • McElhinney most recently served as Chief Data Science Officer and Vice President of Insights at human capital management software company Paylocity, where he oversaw teams of data scientists, software engineers, data engineers, and product managers.
  • Before Paylocity, he led the data science team at Uptake, where he spearheaded the creation of its cutting-edge industrial data analytics tools as one of the company's first 25 employees.
  • "I could not be more excited to rejoin Uptake and lead its next phase of growth," McElhinney said.
  • A proven data science leader, McElhinney has filed 19 patents for his research in machine learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), software engineering, and big data technology.

BestEx Research Appoints Anthony Huck Global Head of Business Development as New Asset Classes and Regions are Planned for Launch

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Tony is tasked with expanding BestEx Research's award-winning execution algorithms for equities and futures, as well as new asset classes and regions planned for launch later this year.

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  • Tony is tasked with expanding BestEx Research's award-winning execution algorithms for equities and futures, as well as new asset classes and regions planned for launch later this year.
  • "At this stage of our growth, we are positioned to run farther and faster this year than ever before.
  • Tony's proven success in developing and scaling businesses across asset classes and regions make him exceptionally qualified to drive our expansion."
  • He joins BestEx Research with more than 35 years of experience in portfolio, electronic, and algorithmic trading in equities, futures, and options.

Amplify Announces Acquisition of Assessment Provider Math ANEX

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amplify, a publisher of next-generation curriculum and assessment programs, today announced the acquisition of Math ANEX, a pioneering math assessment provider renowned for its innovative asset-based approach which focuses on analyzing students' mathematical thinking.

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  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amplify, a publisher of next-generation curriculum and assessment programs, today announced the acquisition of Math ANEX, a pioneering math assessment provider renowned for its innovative asset-based approach which focuses on analyzing students' mathematical thinking.
  • Math ANEX's main product, District Essential Math Indicators (or DEMI), is a digital math assessment designed to deeply analyze how students think about and approach mathematical problems.
  • Math ANEX founder and CEO Patrick Callahan will join Amplify to support the company's math suite.
  • "When we founded Math ANEX, our goal was to revolutionize math assessment by extending beyond just correct/incorrect reporting, towards more comprehensive analysis of student thinking," said Math ANEX CEO Patrick Callahan.

RETIRED ADMIRAL ANDY LOISELLE JOINS SCIENTIFIC SYSTEMS AS STRATEGIC ADVISOR

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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WOBURN, Mass., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Systems, a leader and pioneer in advanced artificial intelligence for defense applications, today announced that retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Andy "Bucket" Loiselle has joined the company as a strategic advisor.

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  • WOBURN, Mass., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Systems, a leader and pioneer in advanced artificial intelligence for defense applications, today announced that retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Andy "Bucket" Loiselle has joined the company as a strategic advisor.
  • He has led an F/A-18C squadron, an amphibious assault ship, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and two different aircraft carrier strike groups.
  • "For decades, Scientific Systems has been a trusted partner of the United States Armed Forces to address a new generation of evolving battlefield threats with disruptive technologies," said Admiral Loiselle.
  • Loiselle is a native of Cranston, Rhode Island, and a 1988 graduate of Assumption College with a degree in mathematics.

New Substack Series Reconciles Science and Scripture

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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SANTA YNEZ, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Faith of a Child Foundation launched a new series of articles this week on Substack. Titled Hard Head + Soft Heart, the series of essays dive deeply into scientific observations and measurements of the world around us. The series will explore questions where Science and the Bible agree in surprising ways:

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  • Titled Hard Head + Soft Heart , the series of essays dive deeply into scientific observations and measurements of the world around us.
  • The series will explore questions where Science and the Bible agree in surprising ways:
    How could everything be created in six days?
  • This series of articles is a journey, in search of truth about how God built our world."
  • The Hard Head + Soft Heart Substack series is presented for free.

Success for All's Curiosity Corner Preschool Program Approved in Ohio

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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BALTIMORE and COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Success for All Foundation is excited to announce that Curiosity Corner , its comprehensive pre-kindergarten program, has been approved by the Ohio Department of Education for inclusion on the state's list of high quality instructional materials.

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  • BALTIMORE and COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Success for All Foundation is excited to announce that Curiosity Corner , its comprehensive pre-kindergarten program, has been approved by the Ohio Department of Education for inclusion on the state's list of high quality instructional materials.
  • Curiosity Corner is a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate program designed specifically for 4-year-olds.
  • "We are delighted that Curiosity Corner has been recognized by the Ohio Department of Education as an approved pre-kindergarten program," said Julie Wible, CEO at Success for All Foundation.
  • With the approval of Curiosity Corner as a pre-kindergarten program in Ohio, Success for All continues to advance its mission of ensuring every child has access to high-quality education opportunities.

Tercera Expands Investment Team with New Partner Garrett Blank

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tercera , a growth-focused investment firm specializing in IT professional services, today announced the addition of finance executive and technology investor Garrett Blank as partner.

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  • CHICAGO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tercera , a growth-focused investment firm specializing in IT professional services, today announced the addition of finance executive and technology investor Garrett Blank as partner.
  • At Tercera, he will lead the investment team and be responsible for sourcing, executing, and monitoring investments in third-wave businesses .
  • Prior to Abry Partner, Blank was an investment banking analyst at Deutsche Bank.
  • "Tercera is a firm where I have the opportunity to build market leaders, create jobs and improve the communities around us."