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Surf Air Mobility and Purdue University Enter Agreement for Privately Subsidized Commuter Air Service Between West Lafayette / Purdue University Airport (LAF) and Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD)

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Friday, December 8, 2023

Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (“Surf Air Mobility”), an air mobility platform transforming regional flying through electrification, and Purdue University (“Purdue”) have agreed to begin scheduled commuter air service between West Lafayette / Purdue University Airport (LAF) and Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) with a target start date in early second quarter 2024.

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  • Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (“Surf Air Mobility”), an air mobility platform transforming regional flying through electrification, and Purdue University (“Purdue”) have agreed to begin scheduled commuter air service between West Lafayette / Purdue University Airport (LAF) and Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) with a target start date in early second quarter 2024.
  • Purdue University will provide funds to support the establishment and ongoing operations of the air service.
  • The flight operations will be run by Southern Airways Express (“Southern”), an airline subsidiary of Surf Air Mobility.
  • Surf Air Mobility has existing federal contracts through the Essential Air Service (“EAS”) program, operating subsidized routes connecting communities that otherwise lack access to minimal air service.

Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue Names Winners of its 2023 Freedom Scholarship

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Today, the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue announced the winners of its 2023 Freedom Scholarship.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue announced the winners of its 2023 Freedom Scholarship.
  • Keith Krach, chairman and co-founder of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue, commented, "The mission of the Krach Institute—ensuring that technology advances freedom—is a long-term endeavor that requires us to invest in the development of the next generation of Tech Diplomacy leaders.
  • 2023 Krach Institute Freedom Scholarship Winners:
    Caitlin Clark serves as the president of Kappa Delta Sorority Theta Nu Chapter and has served as the vice president of inclusion for the chapter.
  • Internships: The Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue's internship program is designed to create a talent pipeline, enabling students from Purdue and other universities to gain hands-on experience in Tech Diplomacy.

Ribbon Biolabs Appoints Jodi Barrientos Chief Executive Officer; Founder Harold De Vladar Named an Advisor and Board Member

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Ribbon Biolabs GmbH, the DNA synthesis company, announced today that its Board of Directors had appointed Jodi Barrientos as interim Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Ribbon Biolabs GmbH, the DNA synthesis company, announced today that its Board of Directors had appointed Jodi Barrientos as interim Chief Executive Officer.
  • Ms. Barrientos, who joined the company this year as Chief Business Officer, brings substantial market experience to Ribbon Biolabs, as it moves forward with its commercialization plan.
  • Founder and former CEO Harold de Vladar, Ph.D., will serve as a senior advisor to the company and member of the Board.
  • Said Roopom Banerjee, Managing Partner of Whiteleaf Advisors, and Executive Chairman of the Board at Ribbon Biolabs, “We are so excited that Ribbon Biolabs has reached an inflection point under Harold’s leadership where commercial leadership is critical to the continued growth of the company.

Accelera by Cummins announces global eMobility and electrolyzer business leaders in the pursuit of a zero-emissions future

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231204946012/en/
    Brian Wilson named Accelera™ by Cummins General Manager – eMobility (Photo: Business Wire)
    “I am proud to announce these appointments within the Accelera leadership team as we continue to position the business to win in the electrification and hydrogen markets,” said Amy Davis, President of Accelera.
  • Wilson joined Cummins in 2008, taking on a variety of roles throughout his tenure, including in corporate strategy, the growth office, and as General Manager of the global bus business.
  • Accelera, a business segment of Cummins Inc., is both a components supplier and integrator, focused on batteries, hydrogen fuel cells, e-axles, traction drives and electrolyzers.
  • Cummins, a global power technology leader, is a corporation of complementary business segments that design, manufacture, distribute and service a broad portfolio of power solutions.

BizWorld Names Tech Diplomacy Leader Keith Krach 2023 Riskmaster of the Year

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

BizWorld.org, a global non-profit that provides entrepreneurship education programs to youth, has named Keith Krach , Chairman of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue , former Under Secretary of State and Silicon Valley entrepreneur its 2023 Riskmaster of the Year.

Key Points: 
  • BizWorld.org, a global non-profit that provides entrepreneurship education programs to youth, has named Keith Krach , Chairman of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue , former Under Secretary of State and Silicon Valley entrepreneur its 2023 Riskmaster of the Year.
  • The award is in recognition of Krach's fearless leadership and transformative impact, spanning business, technology, academia, mentorship, economic diplomacy, social causes and national security.
  • “Keith embodies the essential qualities of a Riskmaster through his historic achievements, including architecting the Bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act that secured a $280 billion in funding for the tech industry.
  • Krach continues to shape the future of technology and public policy as leader of the congressionally mandated Global Tech Security Commission and co-founder and chairman of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue.

Pivot Bio Presents 14 Abstracts on Its Breakthrough Crop Nutrition Technology at Industry’s Leading Research Conference

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The company's researchers, alongside independent scientists substantiating Pivot Bio's innovative products, shared their findings across 14 abstracts, delivered in the form of both posters and oral presentations, highlighting the latest pre-publication research verifying the mode of action and performance of Pivot Bio’s microbial nitrogen.

Key Points: 
  • The company's researchers, alongside independent scientists substantiating Pivot Bio's innovative products, shared their findings across 14 abstracts, delivered in the form of both posters and oral presentations, highlighting the latest pre-publication research verifying the mode of action and performance of Pivot Bio’s microbial nitrogen.
  • The research presented focused on Pivot Bio’s PROVEN® 40, a breakthrough product offering a microbial source of nitrogen specifically designed for corn crops.
  • “The recent findings presented at the ASA, CSSA, SSSA Annual Meeting underscore our dedication to science-driven, farmer-centric solutions,” said Dan Poston, VP of Field Research & Development, at Pivot Bio.
  • It was an opportunity to bridge the gap between research and real-world farming, emphasizing the importance of science-based solutions in addressing the challenges of modern agriculture.

Corvias and Wayne State University Reveal 2023 Scholarship Recipients

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Corvias and Wayne State University (WSU) today announced the recipients of the 2023-2024 Wayne State Corvias Endowed Scholarship.

Key Points: 
  • Corvias and Wayne State University (WSU) today announced the recipients of the 2023-2024 Wayne State Corvias Endowed Scholarship.
  • Each year, two scholarships are presented to two Wayne State University students, reflecting a ten-year, $1 million commitment to the partnership between Wayne State University and Corvias.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114708441/en/
    Representatives from Wayne State University and Corvias gather to celebrate Neveah Rogan and Brea Hartsfield who were selected to receive a scholarship from the partnership.
  • During the partnership, an estimated 80 students will receive a scholarship, and the Wayne State Corvias Endowed Scholarship endowment fund expects to provide scholarships to students in perpetuity.

CACI Names Tanya M. Skeen as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development

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Monday, November 13, 2023

CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) announced today that Tanya M. Skeen, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition (Acting), has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development.

Key Points: 
  • CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) announced today that Tanya M. Skeen, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition (Acting), has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development.
  • “Tanya is a recognized expert in defense technology acquisition.
  • For CACI, Skeen will leverage her deep domain knowledge to work collaboratively across the enterprise to enhance and shape cutting-edge technology offerings and innovations for the company.
  • Skeen joins CACI from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense where she served as the acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition for the past two years.

Modern Campus Recognizes the Ten Best Higher Education Course Catalogs of 2023

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Modern Campus, higher education's learner-to-earner lifecycle platform leader, today recognized ten colleges and universities for excellence in digital catalog design and management.

Key Points: 
  • Today's tech-savvy students expect higher ed catalogs to be informative, up to date, engaging, easily navigable and optimized for their phones.
  • "I congratulate these ten institutions that are using their course catalogs to creatively inform, educate, attract, engage, and convert students," said Kimberly Prieto, vice president for product at Modern Campus.
  • "Implementing these best practices has set these institutions apart and can help other colleges and universities maximize the value of their own catalogs."
  • To find the full listing of the Modern Campus Top Ten Higher Ed Course Catalogs 2023, with screenshots and insights into the factors that make them truly excellent, visit https://moderncampus.com/blog/top-ten-higher-ed-course-catalogs-of-2023.... .

Undergraduate Enrollment Intentions and Willingness-to-pay for Online to In-person Teaching Modalities

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With climate change, extreme weather and natural disasters, short- and long- term shocks to higher education are likely in the future. New research helps to shed light on how administrators and educators can approach these shocks and better understand variations in student preferences and expectations.

Key Points: 
  • New research helps to shed light on how administrators and educators can approach these shocks and better understand variations in student preferences and expectations.
  • Secondly, findings provide insight into undergraduate students' willingness to make tradeoffs, and to pay for, features of campus life during times of disruption.
  • The challenges of COVID-19 show the usefulness of these insights of whether to support campus and residential experiences and asynchronous versus synchronous teaching modalities."
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