University of California, Berkeley

Ayar Labs Names Mark Wade CEO

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Ayar Labs , a leader in silicon photonics for chip-to-chip connectivity, today announced the appointment of co-founder and CTO Mark Wade to serve as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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  • Ayar Labs , a leader in silicon photonics for chip-to-chip connectivity, today announced the appointment of co-founder and CTO Mark Wade to serve as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • “I’m humbled and honored to take on the role of CEO for Ayar Labs,” Wade said.
  • Mark Wade is recognized as a pioneer in photonics technologies and, prior to founding Ayar Labs, led the team that designed the optics in the world's first processor to communicate using light.
  • He and his co-founders invented breakthrough technology at MIT and UC Berkeley from 2010-2015 which led to the formation of Ayar Labs.

University of California Partners with Canva to Provide Universal Access to Visual Communication Tools

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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This partnership with the world’s leading public research university system will bring cutting-edge visual communication and design tools, including an AI-powered suite of products, to UC’s over half-million strong community.

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  • This partnership with the world’s leading public research university system will bring cutting-edge visual communication and design tools, including an AI-powered suite of products, to UC’s over half-million strong community.
  • In a world where visual communication has become the status quo in every industry and profession, ensuring we’re equipping students for an increasingly visual workforce is more important than ever.
  • Under the new partnership, UC faculty, staff, and students will gain access to Canva for Campus , a powerful suite of visual communication products for college and tertiary students, administrators and faculty.
  • Canva Shield, Canva’s suite of AI safety tools, aligns with the UC system’s approach of leveraging AI tools responsibly.

Berkeley Haas Launches O'Donnell Center for Behavioral Economics to Lead the Next Generation of Research

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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The center will also host the prestigious Behavioral Economics Annual Meeting (BEAM), co-founded by Malmendier, every three years.

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  • The center will also host the prestigious Behavioral Economics Annual Meeting (BEAM), co-founded by Malmendier, every three years.
  • O’Donnell says he was inspired by the pioneering work of Kahneman, Akerlof, Malmendier, and others who gave Berkeley its leading position in behavioral economics.
  • “It should have a center devoted to continuing this work.”
    The center, says Berkeley Haas Dean Ann E. Harrison, will create a far-reaching impact across UC Berkeley, a research powerhouse with many areas of strength.
  • The center will also involve a host of affiliated researchers from Berkeley Haas and Berkeley Economics, as well as from across the university.

Berkeley SkyDeck Partners with JETRO and Leading Japanese Universities to Accelerate Global Innovation

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Notably, the MoU includes JETRO support for Berkeley SkyDeck to launch a formal startup support program in Japan, which would be Berkeley SkyDeck’s second formal international program after Berkeley SkyDeck Milano in Europe.

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  • Notably, the MoU includes JETRO support for Berkeley SkyDeck to launch a formal startup support program in Japan, which would be Berkeley SkyDeck’s second formal international program after Berkeley SkyDeck Milano in Europe.
  • The MoU represents the latest step in this multi-year partnership and Berkeley SkyDeck’s commitment to continued global expansion and startup representation.
  • In addition to launching new programs in Japan, Berkeley SkyDeck will coordinate with JETRO San Francisco and six leading Japanese universities for programs conducted in the United States.
  • Its partnerships with institutions like Berkeley SkyDeck have also significantly contributed to this goal; Berkeley SkyDeck is currently hosting 29 Japanese startups that were recommended by JETRO as part of its current program cohort.

New Report from Next 10 Finds Many California Cities Need Additional Staffing, Planning to Capitalize on Historic Influx of Federal Climate Cash

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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About a third of cities and counties responded to the survey, representing more than half of the state’s population.

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  • About a third of cities and counties responded to the survey, representing more than half of the state’s population.
  • Only about half of responding jurisdictions had adopted an official climate action plan, areas that tended to be larger and wealthier.
  • Local governments will automatically qualify for some of the new state and federal funding, but large pots of money are allocated through competitive grants.
  • But researchers found that many municipalities, especially smaller, rural cities and counties, may struggle to capitalize on this historic moment.

Incendia Therapeutics Appoints Wendye Robbins, M.D., as Chief Executive Officer and Doses First Patient in Phase 1b Clinical Trial of PRTH-101, a Novel DDR1 Inhibitor

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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The company also announced that the first patient has been dosed with PRTH-101 in the Phase 1b multiple-ascending dose trial cohort for the treatment of patients with immune-excluded solid tumors.

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  • The company also announced that the first patient has been dosed with PRTH-101 in the Phase 1b multiple-ascending dose trial cohort for the treatment of patients with immune-excluded solid tumors.
  • The Phase 1b clinical trial will evaluate PRTH-101 treatment across three different dose levels in combination with KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab).
  • The outcome of the trial will guide the company in determining the recommended Phase 2 dose for PRTH-101.
  • Cancer patients suffering from immune excluded tumors remain in need of effective therapies,” said Wendye Robbins, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Incendia.

For A Bright Future Foundation Announces 2023 STEAM Scholarship Award Winners

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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MIAMI, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future ("For A Bright Future") ("FABF"), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of underrepresented and underprivileged children through education, healthcare, the arts, and youth leadership development, awarded its 2023 STEAM Scholarships to Rosa Flores Bautista, 18, of California; Yen Do, 23, of California; Evan Lu, 18, of Philadelphia; and Juan Espinal-Mejia, 23, of Florida.

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  • Committed to illuminating the path toward success, For A Bright Future provides scholarships with an emphasis on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics), financial technology, healthcare, and education.
  • For A Bright Future Foundation was created to open doors of educational opportunities for these promising young individuals that could significantly transform their lives.
  • The inspiring stories from this ' 'year's STEAM Scholarship recipients serve as a testament to this mission.
  • "Winning the 2023 For A Bright Future STEAM Scholarship serves as a powerful testament to my resilience and dedication as someone from an underrepresented background pursuing engineering and recognition of my potential to accomplish great things in the future," says Yen Do.

CSAA Insurance Group Partners with UC Berkeley and IBHS on Landscape Design Contest Focused on Reducing Wildfire Risk

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A landscape design contest underway at the University of California, Berkeley, is expected to produce innovative, affordable ideas for homeowners that emphasize wildfire defense while preserving attractiveness. Conceived by CSAA Insurance Group and hosted by the university's College of Environmental Design, the collaboration also includes the participation of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and is consistent with CSAA's other initiatives focused on protecting communities from wildfire.

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  • Conceived by CSAA Insurance Group and hosted by the university's College of Environmental Design, the collaboration also includes the participation of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and is consistent with CSAA's other initiatives focused on protecting communities from wildfire.
  • "Landscape design is essential to the visual draw and practical function of a home," said Kristina Hill, PhD, director of the Institute for Urban and Regional Development at UC Berkeley.
  • In an ongoing effort to help protect communities, CSAA has supported a number of innovations focused on reducing wildfire risk.
  • The winners of the Wildfire Landscape Design contest will be announced in early 2024.

IQM announces expansion to US, signs partnership with UC Berkeley to develop advanced quantum processors

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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The US expansion will also offer IQM a myriad of opportunities to integrate with quantum research organisations.

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  • The US expansion will also offer IQM a myriad of opportunities to integrate with quantum research organisations.
  • "The expansion is truly a big bang for IQM, and kicking it off together with UC Berkeley is exactly in line with our mission.
  • The partnership between IQM and UC Berkeley will develop the next generation of advanced superconducting quantum processors.
  • The teams at IQM and UC Berkeley will fabricate 3D-integrated versions of novel quantum processors that have high quantum coherence and minimal levels of unwanted crosstalk.

SOLLIS HEALTH ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sollis Health, the first and only concierge urgent and emergency care provider, has named Jia Jia Ye as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. As the company's COO, Ye will ensure that Sollis Health delivers unparalleled clinical quality and member experience, with the brand's continued national expansion and growth.

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  • Medical concierge provider taps former Oscar Health and One Medical Executive, Jia Jia Ye
    NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sollis Health , the first and only concierge urgent and emergency care provider, has named Jia Jia Ye as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.
  • As the company's COO, Ye will ensure that Sollis Health delivers unparalleled clinical quality and member experience, with the brand's continued national expansion and growth.
  • "I am confident that with Jia Jia's expertise, Sollis Health will continue delivering the highest quality of care and capability."
  • "I'm thrilled to join Sollis Health and help expand our reach, bringing top-tier clinical care and an exceptional member experience to more people," said Ye.