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Former CEOs of JetBlue, Maersk Drilling, and Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) join Avina Clean Hydrogen’s distinguished advisory board

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

SHORT HILLS, N.J., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avina Clean Hydrogen is excited to announce the appointment of three renowned industry leaders to its Advisory Board.

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  • SHORT HILLS, N.J., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avina Clean Hydrogen is excited to announce the appointment of three renowned industry leaders to its Advisory Board.
  • Ltd., and Ralph Izzo, Former Chairman and CEO of Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG), join the existing distinguished panel of advisory board members, bringing valuable expertise and insight to the company's projects in the clean fuels sector.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome our new Advisory Board members," said Vishal Shah, Founder & CEO of Avina Clean Hydrogen.
  • Their expertise will complement our existing prestigious Advisory Board members, enabling us to collaborate effectively in building a world-class company that delivers compelling clean fuel solutions to the market,” said Steven Berkenfeld, Board Member of Avina.

The McWhorter Foundation To Call On Sequoia Capital and Industry Leaders Alongside C.K. McWhorter For Support In Further Diversifying Tech Entrepreneurship

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

SILICON VALLEY, Calif., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The McWhorter Foundation announces it will call on Sequoia Capital in support of further diversifying tech entrepreneurship.

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  • SILICON VALLEY, Calif., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The McWhorter Foundation announces it will call on Sequoia Capital in support of further diversifying tech entrepreneurship.
  • Research underscores that startups led by Black entrepreneurs face more significant challenges, including securing external capital, particularly external debt.
  • Similarly, women in tech, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, encounter severe limitations in securing venture capital, crucial for rapid business growth despite representing a significant portion of U.S.-owned businesses.
  • McWhorter Foundation has not registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and may operate under exemptions.

Jorge Nocedal is the 2024 SIAM John von Neumann Prize Lecturer

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Philadelphia, PA, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jorge Nocedal, Northwestern University, has been awarded the 2024 John von Neumann Prize – the highest honor and flagship lecture of Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) – in recognition of his fundamental work in nonlinear optimization, both in the deterministic and stochastic settings.

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  • Philadelphia, PA, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jorge Nocedal, Northwestern University, has been awarded the 2024 John von Neumann Prize – the highest honor and flagship lecture of Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) – in recognition of his fundamental work in nonlinear optimization, both in the deterministic and stochastic settings.
  • SIAM awards the John von Neumann Prize annually to an individual for outstanding and distinguished contributions to the field of applied mathematics and for the effective communication of these ideas to the community.
  • Learn more about SIAM’s John von Neumann Prize .
  • Nocedal will be awarded the John von Neumann Prize and deliver the associated lecture at the 2024 SIAM Annual Meeting , which will be held July 8-12, 2024, in Spokane, Washington.

Green Builder Media’s Virtual Sustainability Symposium Is Coming Up ... Reserve Your Spot!

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The Symposium, which is free to all attendees, will be held virtually over two days from 12:00-3:00 pm ET each day.

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  • The Symposium, which is free to all attendees, will be held virtually over two days from 12:00-3:00 pm ET each day.
  • Green Builder Media's dynamic CEO, Sara Gutterman, unveils the hottest sustainability trends revolutionizing the landscape for building professionals, homeowners, and businesses.
  • (If you want to read more details about the symposium before registering, check out the webpage here. )
  • A heartfelt thank you to Trane Technologies and Whirlpool Corporation for their continued support of our annual Sustainability Symposium, as well as their comprehensive commitment to corporate sustainability.

AUDIENCEX and GEENEE Partner to Redefine the Online Shopping Experience with Live Virtual Try-On (LVTO) Ad Campaigns

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

VENICE, Calif., March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a pioneering move that redefines the online shopping experience, AUDIENCEX, the AI-enabled digital advertising partner, has joined forces with GEENEE, an advanced AI-live virtual try-on (LVTO) platform, to launch a groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) LVTO campaign for a prestigious artisan handcrafted jewelry label. This cutting-edge initiative introduces a series of ads enabling consumers to try on and experience the luxury jewelry brand’s collections in real-time 3D, directly within the ad unit.

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  • By simply interacting with the AR ads, shoppers can virtually wear products, providing an engaging and interactive shopping experience that enhances decision-making and fosters brand consideration, especially during peak shopping periods.
  • The LVTO Ads represent a significant leap towards a more personalized and responsible shopping experience for all, offering consumers a seamless, premium brand experience.
  • This collaboration between AUDIENCEX and GEENEE underscores the potential of AR technology to revolutionize not only retail but also the advertising industry.
  • GEENEE Engineer, Vlad Bondarenko says, “We’re excited to partner with AUDIENCEX to bring cutting-edge AR technology to the forefront of digital advertising.

Q Bio Unveils New MRI Technology - Tensor Field Mapping - Advancing Measurement in Medical Imaging

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Q Bio Inc. , an innovator in medical imaging technology, today announced the launch of Tensor Field Mapping (TFM) , a new technology for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) that provides detailed insights into the human body that were previously unimaginable.

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  • Q Bio Inc. , an innovator in medical imaging technology, today announced the launch of Tensor Field Mapping (TFM) , a new technology for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) that provides detailed insights into the human body that were previously unimaginable.
  • "Tensor Field Mapping is more than an innovative technology; it's a vision for the future of medical imaging where frequency, accuracy, and benchmarking with commodity radiomic data is possible," added Clarissa Shen, COO, Q Bio.
  • Q Bio Inc. is committed to advancing medical imaging technology and improving patient outcomes.
  • With the launch of Tensor Field Mapping, the company is at the forefront of a new era in diagnostics and personalized medicine.

Applied Physics Launches Warp Drive Simulator

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Today, Applied Physics®, a multidisciplinary group of international scientists and engineers, announced the groundbreaking launch of Warp Factory— a toolkit designed for the theoretical testing and advancement of realistic warp drive technologies.

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  • Today, Applied Physics®, a multidisciplinary group of international scientists and engineers, announced the groundbreaking launch of Warp Factory— a toolkit designed for the theoretical testing and advancement of realistic warp drive technologies.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408213718/en/
    Physicists can generate and refine an array of warp drive designs with Warp Factory by Applied Physics.
  • Science fiction is now inching closer to science fact.”
    The field of warp drives has experienced a resurgence since 2021 when a series of papers, including Applied Physics’ “ Introducing Physical Warp Drives ,” suggested that warp drives could be constructed in accordance with the laws of physics.
  • Operating within the fabric of Applied Physics, the Advanced Propulsion Laboratory (APL) represents the cutting edge of warp drive research.

SimScale Announces New AI-Powered Automotive Design Features

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

SimScale GmbH announced today newly released AI-powered real-time automotive design features.

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  • SimScale GmbH announced today newly released AI-powered real-time automotive design features.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408211861/en/
    Automotive design simulation of aerodynamics in the SimScale cloud-native simulation platform.
  • Automotive companies use SimScale to design and optimize their products using a broad spectrum of analysis capabilities, including mechanical, thermal, CFD, and electromagnetics.
  • SimScale CEO David Heiny will present live at the Learning Lab on Day 2 (Wednesday) at 9:30 a.m. on Real-Time Automotive Design via a Unified Simulation, Data, and Physics AI Solution—A Case Study.

Vernier Science Education Selects 10 Inspiring STEM Teachers to Join Its New Vernier Trendsetters Community

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

BEAVERTON, Ore., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vernier Science Education has selected ten outstanding high school STEM teachers from across the nation to join the newly formed Vernier Trendsetters Community. This select professional learning community marks a significant milestone in the company's commitment to supporting educators, fostering STEM literacy, and revolutionizing classroom learning experiences.

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  • BEAVERTON, Ore., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vernier Science Education has selected ten outstanding high school STEM teachers from across the nation to join the newly formed Vernier Trendsetters Community.
  • "This first cohort of Vernier Trendsetters Community members are enthusiastic and passionate educators who are committed to hands-on learning by leveraging Vernier technology to engage and inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers," said Jill Hedrick, CEO of Vernier Science Education.
  • The Vernier Trendsetters Community offers educators a forum to enhance their teaching skills, specifically through the use of Vernier data-collection technology, and to engage in meaningful collaboration with like-minded leading STEM educators.
  • The Vernier Trendsetters Community embodies the commitment Vernier Science Education has to supporting educators and driving innovation and curiosity in STEM education.

Delta Community Awards $25,000 to Five College-Bound Students

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Friday, April 5, 2024

ATLANTA, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Community Credit Union is proud to announce its 2024 Scholarship Award recipients who were selected based on their academic achievement, community involvement and essay submission. As Georgia's largest credit union with more than $8.5 billion in assets, Delta Community is proud to provide financial support to well-deserving students for the 19th consecutive year. The following five students will each receive a $5,000 award to assist with college-related expenses:

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  • ATLANTA, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Community Credit Union is proud to announce its 2024 Scholarship Award recipients who were selected based on their academic achievement, community involvement and essay submission.
  • As Georgia's largest credit union with more than $8.5 billion in assets, Delta Community is proud to provide financial support to well-deserving students for the 19th consecutive year.
  • "Their contest essays demonstrated a clear understanding of the role financial literacy can play in both personal and community prosperity.
  • Delta Community also supports community education through quarterly scholarships for students attending historically Black colleges and universities as well as by offering free classes and workshops to the public through its award-winning Financial Education Center.