Engineering education

COMSovereign and the University of North Texas Collaborate on 5G Edge-Centric Hosted Infrastructure Test Platform Under Newly Issued State Research Grant

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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DALLAS and DENTON, Texas, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- COMSovereign Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: COMS and COMSP) ("COMSovereign" or the "Company"), a U.S.-based developer of 4G LTE Advanced and 5G communication systems and solutions and the University of North Texas ("UNT") College of Engineering, today announced agreement on the development and launch of a new 5G Edge-Centric research platform funded in part by a new grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG).

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  • Under terms of the 5G research program, COMSovereign and UNT will develop an edge-centric hosted 5G infrastructure test platform for secure, private, low-cost, and delay–sensitive applications.
  • The new platform will be utilized by researchers at UNT as well as partners from local universities and industry in the region.
  • UNT will provide onsite research staffing, engineering development resources and engage in public/private industry partnership development activities for the project.
  • For more information about COMSovereign, please visit www.COMSovereign.com and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter .

Rapid7 and USF Partner to Establish the Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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The Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab at USF is funded by a $1.5 million investment from the Boston-based company’s charitable arm, The Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation .

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  • The Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab at USF is funded by a $1.5 million investment from the Boston-based company’s charitable arm, The Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation .
  • This joint endeavor will catalyze new collaborative research efforts in cyber threat detection and support an inclusive approach to diverse talent development in cybersecurity.
  • It will also provide USF students the opportunity for hands-on learning and cybersecurity skills development as well as real-world experience tracking global threat actors.
  • The lab will also work closely with the State of Florida’s Cyber Florida initiative, based at USF.

Elizabethtown College Joins Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN)

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elizabethtown College recently became the newest member to join the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN), a national partnership of engineering programs focused on developing and promoting innovation in engineering education for the good of society.

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  • The college's School of Engineering, Math & Computer Science is KEEN's newest partner
    ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elizabethtown College recently became the newest member to join the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN), a national partnership of engineering programs focused on developing and promoting innovation in engineering education for the good of society.
  • KEEN is a selective network of approximately 50 partner institutions across the United States with a shared vision of equipping engineering students with not only technical skills but also an "entrepreneurial mindset."
  • Elizabethtown joins Pennsylvania colleges including Bucknell, Lehigh, Villanova, and Drexel Universities in the network.
  • "Elizabethtown College's School of Engineering, Math & Computer Science empowers its students to embrace an entrepreneurial mindset as they envision their goals," Elizabethtown College Dean of Engineering, Math & Computer Science Sara Atwood said.

Weber State University installs Impossible Objects CBAM 3D Printer to advance aerospace research

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Weber State University is using 3D printing to advance its research on composite materials that support northern Utah's aerospace and defense ecosystem.

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  • The Composite-Based Additive Manufacturing (CBAM) system is installed at Weber State University's MARS Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah
    NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Weber State University is using 3D printing to advance its research on composite materials that support northern Utah's aerospace and defense ecosystem.
  • The university's Miller Advanced Research and Solutions Center recently upgraded and installed the Impossible Objects Composite-Based Additive Manufacturing system, or CBAM-2.
  • Ferro said Weber State has a long history with Impossible Objects and believes the new system – a leap in technology from the center's previous CBAM printer – will be a valuable tool in aerospace research among academia, defense and commercial partners.
  • The CBAM 3D Printer from Impossible Objects is among the first advanced manufacturing technologies to be installed and used at the new facility.

NASA Says 2022 Fifth Warmest Year on Record, Warming Trend Continues

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth's average surface temperature in 2022 tied with 2015 as the fifth warmest on record, according to an analysis by NASA.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth's average surface temperature in 2022 tied with 2015 as the fifth warmest on record, according to an analysis by NASA.
  • "This warming trend is alarming," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
  • Recently, NASA scientists, as well as international scientists, determined carbon dioxide emissions were the highest on record in 2022.
  • GISS is a NASA laboratory managed by the Earth Sciences Division of the agency's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.

Auburn University and Boeing: Training and inspiring future engineers

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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AUBURN, Ala., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University and Boeing have enjoyed a longstanding partnership in support of Auburn students.

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  • AUBURN, Ala., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University and Boeing have enjoyed a longstanding partnership in support of Auburn students.
  • To date, more than 150 Auburn students have participated in the IDEAS program with Boeing.
  • "Boeing is extremely proud of the relationship we have with Auburn University and its College of Engineering," McCormick said.
  • "Through this strategic partnership, we are training and inspiring the next generation of engineers by pro-viding opportunities for students to gain hands-on engineering experience with real-world innovative products."

Generac Mourns the Passing of the Company's Founder Robert Kern

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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WAUKESHA, Wis., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Power Systems, Inc. , (NYSE: GNRC) a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, today announced the passing of Generac founder Robert D. Kern at the age of 96.

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  • WAUKESHA, Wis., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Power Systems, Inc. , (NYSE: GNRC) a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, today announced the passing of Generac founder Robert D. Kern at the age of 96.
  • In 1959, Kern started Generac with just five employees in a garage in Wales, Wisconsin.
  • After nearly five decades of incredible growth and leadership, Kern sold his company in 2006 to focus on philanthropy.
  • "Bob's passing is a tremendous loss for the Generac family and the larger community," said Aaron Jagdfeld, president and chief executive officer.

SME Awards Prominent Manufacturing Leaders and Researchers at its SME Fall Gala in Atlanta

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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ATLANTA, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, awarded two manufacturing professionals for their productivity, vision, and leadership, named eight SME Fellows, and presented two Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineers (OYMEs) at its SME Fall Gala in Atlanta on November 6.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SME , the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, awarded two manufacturing professionals for their productivity, vision, and leadership, named eight SME Fellows, and presented two Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineers (OYMEs) at its SME Fall Gala in Atlanta on November 6.
  • "These tireless ambassadors of manufacturing have helped us realize many of the achievements in additive manufacturing and other disciplines in aerospace, biomedical and automotive."
  • The Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award recognizes manufacturing engineers, age 35 or younger, who have made exceptional contributions and accomplishments in the manufacturing industry.
  • For 90 years, SME has been leading the manufacturing ecosystem to elevate manufacturers, academia, professionals, and the communities in which they operate.

Auburn University opens doors to Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auburn University expanded its footprint and opened its doors to a new facility in Huntsville on Tuesday with the grand-opening celebration of the Research and Innovation Campus.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auburn University expanded its footprint and opened its doors to a new facility in Huntsville on Tuesday with the grand-opening celebration of the Research and Innovation Campus.
  • "The Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus will be where today meets tomorrow," said Auburn University President Chris Roberts.
  • "Across the defense, aerospace, law enforcement, biotech and other sectors, Huntsville is quickly becoming a global leader in innovation, research and development as we unite our rich intellectual capital with new opportunities, such as this partnership with the Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus."
  • "This facility is for everyone Our hope is that you, too, will call the Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville home.

Wayne State dedicates Colonel Gregory Gadson Office of Military and Veterans Academic Excellence

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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"I knew I was wounded seriously because I couldn't move," Gadson said during an interview with VIP Alexandria magazine.

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  • "I knew I was wounded seriously because I couldn't move," Gadson said during an interview with VIP Alexandria magazine.
  • On Oct. 28, 2022, Wayne State University will unveil the Colonel Gregory Gadson Office of Military and Veterans Academic Excellence in his honor.
  • Jim Anderson, a College of Engineering alumnus and founder of Urban Science, a Detroit-based automotive consultancy and technology firm, made a gift of $1 million to support the WSU Office of Military and Veterans Academic Excellence (OMVAE).
  • Wayne State will host the unveiling of the Colonel Gregory Gadson Office of Military and Veterans Academic Excellence Friday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. Those interested in honoring Gadson and celebrating OMVAE students in particular military personnel and veterans from all branches of service are welcome to join.