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Universities Space Research Association Appoints Robert O'Brien Director, Center for Space Nuclear Research

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Friday, March 29, 2024

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Rob's academic background is equally impressive--he holds a PhD in nuclear engineering and physics of radioisotope and nuclear power/propulsion systems for space exploration from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, as well as a master's degree in physics in Space Science and Technology. He holds several patents and patents pending and is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society.

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WASHINGTON, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universities Space Research Association today announced the appointment of Dr. Robert O'Brien as Director, Center for Space Nuclear Research.
As an internationally recognized Principal Space and Nuclear Scientist/Engineer, Rob has demonstrated exemplary leadership in both research and programmatic management.
We are thrilled to welcome Rob back to USRA as the Director of our Center for Space Nuclear Research," said Bernie Seery, Vice President for Science and Technology at USRA.
"We anticipate Rob's return to USRA as the Director of our Center for Space Nuclear Research will greatly benefit our research initiatives and enhance our position in the field of space nuclear research."

Justin Arasin Joins US Realty Advisors as Head of Capital Formation & Product Development

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

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NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- US Realty Advisors, LLC ("USRA"), a $3.9 billion real estate firm focused over the past 34+ years on single tenant net lease investing, announced that Justin Arasin has joined USRA as Managing Director, Head of Capital Formation and Product Development.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- US Realty Advisors, LLC ("USRA"), a $3.9 billion real estate firm focused over the past 34+ years on single tenant net lease investing, announced that Justin Arasin has joined USRA as Managing Director, Head of Capital Formation and Product Development.
He will lead the firm's strategic distribution effort, which includes overseeing client development, investor relations and product innovation.
Arasin joined USRA from Nuveen, a $1.1T asset management firm specializing in Real Estate ($155B AUM), Private Capital, and Real Asset strategies, where he was Head of Alternative Investments Distribution.
He commented that "US Realty Advisors is a well-capitalized, tenured real estate investment and asset management firm that is admired across the real estate industry.

USRA Announces 2023 Distinguished Undergraduate Award Winners Recognizing Academic Excellence

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Monday, December 11, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universities Space Research Association (USRA) proudly unveiled today the winners of the prestigious 2023 USRA Distinguished Undergraduate Awards.

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universities Space Research Association (USRA) proudly unveiled today the winners of the prestigious 2023 USRA Distinguished Undergraduate Awards.
USRA's commitment to excellence reflects itself in these prestigious awards which recognize outstanding undergraduate students across diverse majors.
Congratulations to the 2023 Distinguished Undergraduate Award winners!"
The USRA 2023 Distinguished Undergraduate Award winners, selected from a group of exceptional applicants are as follows:
There were also several Honorable Mentions:
Established to honor the service and memory of individuals who made significant contributions to their fields and to USRA, these awards are made possible by financial contributions, including those made by USRA employees.

Dr. David C. Noone Named Director of Earth from Space Institute at Universities Space Research Association

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Monday, December 4, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universities Space Research Association (USRA) proudly announces the appointment of Dr. David C. Noone as the new Director of the Earth from Space Institute (EfSI).

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universities Space Research Association (USRA) proudly announces the appointment of Dr. David C. Noone as the new Director of the Earth from Space Institute (EfSI).
His research focuses on modeling and observing dynamical processes controlling the environment and climate system.
Prior to joining the University of Auckland, he held tenured positions at Oregon State University and University of Colorado Boulder.
We look forward to the impactful contributions he will bring to USRA's Earth from Space Institute."

Advances in Quantum Computing Pave the Way to Next Generation Quantum Optimization Algorithms

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

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This research is part of the DARPA Optimization with Noisy Intermediate Scale Quantum (ONISQ) program -- awarded to USRA in 2019 to direct a tight scientific collaboration between USRA, NASA and Rigetti Computing.

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This research is part of the DARPA Optimization with Noisy Intermediate Scale Quantum (ONISQ) program -- awarded to USRA in 2019 to direct a tight scientific collaboration between USRA, NASA and Rigetti Computing.
The work is focused on developing fundamental advances of quantum optimization methods that will be impacting the U.S. military capabilities in the future.
Noise in quantum hardware has been a persistent problem and to mitigate this issue the researchers introduced an innovative quantum algorithm, inspired by and building on recent advances in the field of quantum hybrid optimization.
The results were recently published in the paper "Quantum-Enhanced Greedy Combinatorial Optimization Solver" in Science Advances.

Saturn's Active Icy Moon Enceladus: New Global Topographic Map Unveils Unique Distortions

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of scientists has produced the first complete and comprehensive global topographic map of Saturn's active icy moon Enceladus, revealing that it is even more distorted than previously thought.

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of scientists has produced the first complete and comprehensive global topographic map of Saturn's active icy moon Enceladus, revealing that it is even more distorted than previously thought.
In 2009, the authors published a preliminary topographic map of less than half the surface of Enceladus that showed several of these depressions.
The new topographic map of Enceladus is derived from almost 100 stereo image pairs of the surface acquired during the NASA Cassini mission, which were used to create topographic maps that were then integrated to produce the global topographic map product.
These distortions in Enceladus' shape provide unique new insights into the ongoing internal dynamics of this ocean world, which will be the subject of future investigation.

Rigetti Computing Awarded DARPA IMPAQT Contract to Advance Quantum Algorithms for Solving Combinatorial Optimization Problems

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigetti Computing, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI) (“Rigetti” or the “Company”), a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, today announced that it was awarded a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) project as part of the Imagining Practical Applications for a Quantum Tomorrow (IMPAQT) program to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum algorithms for solving combinatorial optimization problems.

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BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigetti Computing, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI) (“Rigetti” or the “Company”), a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, today announced that it was awarded a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) project as part of the Imagining Practical Applications for a Quantum Tomorrow (IMPAQT) program to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum algorithms for solving combinatorial optimization problems.
Current quantum algorithms are limited in the size of the problems they can solve by the available number of qubits on a QPU.
In partnership with NASA and USRA, Rigetti is implementing hybrid quantum classical algorithms for solving binary optimization problems by mapping these problems to quantum processors at increasing scales.
Novel algorithms that solve hard combinatorial optimization problems could have a profound impact on supply chains, logistics, and other industries with complex operations.

USRA Scientist Secures NASA Grant to Probe Profound Effects of Deep Space Environment on Biological Systems

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA recently awarded Dr. Janani Iyer, a scientist at Universities Space Research Association (USRA), a three-year flight grant to investigate the effects of deep space on Drosophila melanogaster (fruit flies) spanning multiple generations.

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA recently awarded Dr. Janani Iyer, a scientist at Universities Space Research Association (USRA), a three-year flight grant to investigate the effects of deep space on Drosophila melanogaster (fruit flies) spanning multiple generations.
Unlike the relatively protected environment of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) environment, deep space (beyond Earth's magnetosphere) subjects astronauts to significantly higher rates of ionizing radiation—approximately ten times greater.
Replicating deep space radiation in Earth-based analog facilities or on the International Space Station is challenging since it cannot be accurately replicated.
However, the upcoming Artemis II mission provides a unique opportunity to study biological responses associated with the deep space environment.

Leading experts from NVIDIA, NASA, Gartner, Coinbase and DHL to headline Tech Week Singapore in October

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Asia's leading technology event for business will feature industry-leading speakers from McKinsey & Company, Coinbase, DHL Express Singapore, Doctor Anywhere, Gartner, MTR Hong Kong, NASA, NVIDIA, Keppel Data Centres, Forrester, amongst more than 600 speakers across all theatres in Tech Week Singapore 2023.

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Asia's leading technology event for business will feature industry-leading speakers from McKinsey & Company, Coinbase, DHL Express Singapore, Doctor Anywhere, Gartner, MTR Hong Kong, NASA, NVIDIA, Keppel Data Centres, Forrester, amongst more than 600 speakers across all theatres in Tech Week Singapore 2023.
Partner, SG Tech, will also be in attendance to celebrate the region's digital advancements alongside various Embassies and High Commissions representatives from across the region.
Tech Week Singapore is a nexus of ideas and innovation where we can contribute to the dynamic evolution of technology."
Tech Week Singapore attracted more than 22,000 visitors in 2022, a record-breaking success following the pandemic.

Universities Space Research Association Wins Award from NASA to Advance Sample Science Research

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Friday, September 22, 2023

WASHINGTON and HOUSTON, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universities Space Research Association (USRA), a nonprofit organization focused on space science and technology, is proud to announce that it has received an award valued at $13 million spanning a three-year period to support NASA's Support for Planetary Sample Science program.

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WASHINGTON and HOUSTON, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universities Space Research Association (USRA), a nonprofit organization focused on space science and technology, is proud to announce that it has received an award valued at $13 million spanning a three-year period to support NASA's Support for Planetary Sample Science program.
Dr. Jeffrey Isaacson, President and CEO of Universities Space Research Association, noted, "USRA is honored to continue supporting NASA's Planetary Science Division and Johnson Space Center through this important cooperative agreement.
I am proud of our team for the innovative approaches they proposed to help NASA achieve its goals in planetary sample science."
The LPI's program will bring together leading scientists, laboratories, universities, and industries in support of NASA's vital and growing sample science program.