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Jorge Nocedal is the 2024 SIAM John von Neumann Prize Lecturer

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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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.

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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.

Protein ice cream company wins 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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HOUSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ice cream company Protein Pints took home the grand prize at the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) April 6 as the best student ventures from top universities across the world competed for prizes in front of nearly 350 angel, venture capital and corporate investors and members of the business community.

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  • HOUSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ice cream company Protein Pints took home the grand prize at the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) April 6 as the best student ventures from top universities across the world competed for prizes in front of nearly 350 angel, venture capital and corporate investors and members of the business community.
  • The best student ventures from top universities across the world competed in the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition.
  • Hosted annually by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship and Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business , the RBPC is the world's largest and richest student startup competition.
  • Protein Pints is a high-protein, low-sugar, ice cream product designed for people who would benefit from having access to a functional ice cream and/or better tasting and more enjoyable protein options.

Labster and OpenStax Partner to Expand Equitable Access to Interactive Science Learning

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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“Making science education more accessible to all learners everywhere has been Labster’s core vision since its founding.

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  • “Making science education more accessible to all learners everywhere has been Labster’s core vision since its founding.
  • “Partnering with Labster as one of our valued OpenStax Allies enables the OpenStax library of peer-reviewed, customizable, free digital science content to connect directly with Labster’s immersive learning platform for science simulations.
  • OER and OpenStax have become central to the learning materials landscape for postsecondary courses.
  • Instructors and program leaders can contact Labster with their course title and learning objectives or an existing syllabus and they will receive a syllabus that aligns their topics with relevant OpenStax chapters and Labster science simulations.

Innovative student-centered healthcare training recognized nationally for commitment to own workforce

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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HOUSTON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), the largest training provider of allied health education across Texas, has been named a national Top Workplaces USA winner for the third year in a row. National Top Workplaces awards are based entirely on employee feedback, with CHCP recognized this year for excelling in employee appreciation, employee wellbeing, professional development, and being an outstanding woman-led organization.

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  • National Top Workplaces awards are based entirely on employee feedback, with CHCP recognized this year for excelling in employee appreciation, employee wellbeing, professional development, and being an outstanding woman-led organization.
  • "These awards speak to  CHCP's commitment to investing in our team members' growth, both  personally and professionally, while creating an innovative and vibrant workplace environment."
  • CHCP continues to be recognized nationally as a leader in delivering learner-centered education.
  • CHCP is training, mentoring, and placing the next generation of allied health care professionals in critical roles across Texas and the United States.

Rice Biotech Launch Pad adds William McKeon to external advisory board

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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HOUSTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rice University today announced the addition of William McKeon to its external advisory board for the Rice Biotech Launch Pad , a Houston-based accelerator focused on expediting the translation of the university's health and medical technology discoveries into cures.

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  • HOUSTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rice University today announced the addition of William McKeon to its external advisory board for the Rice Biotech Launch Pad , a Houston-based accelerator focused on expediting the translation of the university's health and medical technology discoveries into cures.
  • "The appointment of a figure like Bill McKeon, who heads the largest medical city in the world at TMC, to the Launch Pad's external advisory board marks another highpoint of our commitment to the city of Houston," said Paul Wotton , executive director and chairman of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Bill McKeon to the Launch Pad's remarkable external advisory board as he is a truly skilled leader whose local influence and strategic guidance will help elevate the Rice Biotech Launch Pad as a source for clinical advancements," said Omid Veiseh , associate professor of bioengineering at Rice and faculty director of the accelerator.
  • "I am honored to join the exceptional advisory board of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad," said McKeon.

Umoja Biopharma Announces Appointment of Britton Russell as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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SEATTLE,, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Umoja Biopharma, Inc., (Umoja), a transformative immunotherapy company creating off-the-shelf treatments that aim to extend the reach and effectiveness of CAR T cell therapies in oncology and autoimmunity, today announced the appointment of Britton Russell as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • SEATTLE,, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Umoja Biopharma, Inc., (Umoja), a transformative immunotherapy company creating off-the-shelf treatments that aim to extend the reach and effectiveness of CAR T cell therapies in oncology and autoimmunity, today announced the appointment of Britton Russell as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Mr. Russell brings a wealth of experience working with both emerging growth companies and large multinational organizations to support long-term growth objectives.
  • “Britton brings a unique experience of scaling early stage, innovative life science organizations through significant periods of growth and development,” said Andy Scharenberg, M.D., Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Umoja.
  • I am excited to join the team at this important stage of growth.”
    Mr. Russell joins Umoja after previously serving as Chief Financial Officer at Parse Biosciences, a single-cell sequencing company, and Genapsys, a DNA sequencing company.

Euronet Announces Appointment of Sara Baack to Its Board of Directors

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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LEAWOOD, Kan., Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euronet (NASDAQ: EEFT), a leading global financial technology solutions and payments provider, today announced the appointment of Sara Baack to the Euronet Board of Directors effective February 20, 2024.

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  • LEAWOOD, Kan., Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euronet (NASDAQ: EEFT), a leading global financial technology solutions and payments provider, today announced the appointment of Sara Baack to the Euronet Board of Directors effective February 20, 2024.
  • Her appointment increases the size of the board from eight to nine members.
  • “We are extremely pleased to welcome Sara to our board,” said Michael J.
  • Ms. Baack currently serves on the board of cloud management firm ProsperOps.

Knightscope Welcomes New Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in robotics and artificial intelligence (“A.I.”) technologies focused on public safety, today announces the appointment of its new members of its Board of Directors.

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  • Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in robotics and artificial intelligence (“A.I.”) technologies focused on public safety, today announces the appointment of its new members of its Board of Directors.
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    “Our departing directors have my deepest gratitude for their years of service on our Board.
  • In addition, the following new directors have been appointed, succeeding Patricia Howell, Linda Keene Solomon, and Patricia L. Watkins.
  • I’m now honored to join Knightscope’s Board of Directors and further my commitment to making America the safest country in the world,” said Mocny.

NASA Joins Rice University for 2024 Space Studies Program

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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HOUSTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from around the world will visit NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston this summer for a variety of activities associated with the 36th annual Space Studies Program of the International Space University.

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  • HOUSTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from around the world will visit NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston this summer for a variety of activities associated with the 36th annual Space Studies Program of the International Space University.
  • Through a continuing partnership with Houston's Rice University, NASA Johnson will welcome students from many countries participating in tours, lectures and hands-on activities with aerospace experts from June 8 to Aug. 3, 2024.
  • "Johnson Space Center is looking forward to partnering with Rice as it hosts the International Space University's Space Studies Program in partnership with Rice University," said Johnson Director Vanessa Wyche.
  • The Space Studies Program is an educational and training program in the space sector, covering both technical and non-technical aspects, in an international, intercultural, and interdisciplinary environment.

American Center for Manufacturing & Innovation and ACMI Properties Announce an Inaugural Industrial Development for Exploration Park in Houston, Texas

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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"ACMI will augment NASA's capabilities and create a platform to advance commercial space development; a key benefit to technology growth and to our national interests."

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  • "ACMI will augment NASA's capabilities and create a platform to advance commercial space development; a key benefit to technology growth and to our national interests."
  • This ensures that the Campus contributes meaningfully to critical areas such as manufacturing, repair, and maintenance of space systems.
  • Regional Impact: ACMI's location at Exploration Park emphasizes a commitment to serving both national and state needs in Texas.
  • ACMI spotlights leveraging private capital and deep relationships across industry, academia, and the DOD to develop its hardware-centric industrial developments.