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Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Creates Synergy by Onboarding Key Elements and Scientists from the University of Notre Dame Spider Silk Research Operations

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

This merger of Kraig Labs operations with significant elements, including scientific personnel, from the UND Fraser Lab comes after more than a decade of close collaboration between Kraig Labs and the University that created the Company's first spider silk transgenics, including Monster Silk® and Dragon Silk®.

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  • This merger of Kraig Labs operations with significant elements, including scientific personnel, from the UND Fraser Lab comes after more than a decade of close collaboration between Kraig Labs and the University that created the Company's first spider silk transgenics, including Monster Silk® and Dragon Silk®.
  • Integrating members from the UND spider silk research program into Kraig Labs' R&D operations further strengthens the Company's expertise and leading role in commercializing cost-effective and eco-responsible spider silk manufacturing.
  • We are proud to announce that we are fully integrating key members of Fraser's spider silk program into our operations.
  • This has given us a tremendous needed boost to our operations as we prepare for the successful relaunch of spider silk production."

EQS-News: Heliad AG:  Registration of merger and renaming of FinLab AG to Heliad AG completed

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Frankfurt am Main, October 13, 2023 – Heliad AG (formerly FinLab AG) is pleased to announce today that the merger of Heliad Equity Partners GmbH & Co. KGaA into Heliad AG (formerly FinLab AG) has been successfully registered in the commercial register and has thus become effective.

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  • Frankfurt am Main, October 13, 2023 – Heliad AG (formerly FinLab AG) is pleased to announce today that the merger of Heliad Equity Partners GmbH & Co. KGaA into Heliad AG (formerly FinLab AG) has been successfully registered in the commercial register and has thus become effective.
  • Following the registration of the merger, the planned renaming of the merged company to Heliad AG also became effective.
  • Each partial right corresponds to 5/12 of a full right to be exchanged into a whole share in Heliad AG (formerly FinLab AG).
  • The conversion into the partial rights of Heliad AG (formerly FinLab AG) will be carried out directly by Clearstream Bank AG.

American Public University System's Supernova Search Group Receives NASA Grant to Conduct Research on Plants in Outer Space

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System (APUS) today announced that the Spirulina Algae Group, part of the University's Supernova Search Group, has received a NASA research grant to study the use of spirulina, a blue-green algae, for growing plants in space environments. The research focuses on the use of Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica®1, scientifically known as Arthrospira platensis, to help support plant health, nutritional value, and production rates for many plants in similar conditions to Mars and the Moon.  

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  • The research seeks to identify sustainable solutions to help support astronauts on prolonged missions using algae-based systems.
  • The research, funded by NASA's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) , will help in NASA's development of an outer space settlement capable of growing its own food and supporting human life.
  • The Spirulina Group includes Dr. Miller, American Public University undergraduate student Emma Follis; American Military University alums Terry Trevino and Dr. Larry Harrison (professor, University of Hawaii); Erin Stamper (Cyanotech Corporation); and Dr. Brian Murphy (West Hawaii Explorations Academy).
  • "We're very excited about what the future holds for this dynamic, faculty-led student research team," said APUS Provost Dr. Elizabeth Johnson.

Medicat Launches Supervision Training Module to Streamline Counseling Clinic Operations

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

ATLANTA, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medicat, the top provider of EHR software and services to support student health and clinician productivity, is proud to announce the release of its groundbreaking Supervision Training module. Designed to address the unique needs of colleges and universities with extensive counseling trainee populations, this feature offers a comprehensive solution for:

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  • Discover how Medicat's new Supervision Training module can help you ditch messy spreadsheets and schedule a demo by visiting: medicat.com/supervision-training-module .
  • Shellie Beeker, Ph.D., serves as Assistant Director of Training at UND and is thrilled about the functionality Supervision Training will bring to her day-to-day use of Medicat One Counseling .
  • Key highlights of the module include:
    Efficient Training Documentation: The module provides a centralized platform for organizing and managing training documentation.
  • Medicat's Supervision Training module is now available to any clinic seeking to optimize their supervision workflows.

ASENDIA'S 100% CARBON NEUTRALITY ACHIEVEMENT OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Emissions were offset by funding a UN Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) certified Chinese wind farm project.

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  • Emissions were offset by funding a UN Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) certified Chinese wind farm project.
  • PHILADELPHIA, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asendia, the joint venture between La Poste and Swiss Post, today announces it has received an official carbon offsetting certificate for 2022.
  • The credential has been presented by international climate consultancy EcoAct and endorses Asendia's 2022 promise of becoming 100% carbon neutral.
  • We are absolutely delighted that we have received the carbon offsetting certificate for last year, and that our efforts aren't going unnoticed."

Chandler-Gilbert Community College Student Receives Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial Aviation Scholarship

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“Tbird2") announced a 2023 Aviation Scholarship has been awarded to Cintia Cantor Navas, a Chandler-Gilbert Community College (a Maricopa Community College) student earning an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Airway Science Technology with Flight Emphasis.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“Tbird2") announced a 2023 Aviation Scholarship has been awarded to Cintia Cantor Navas, a Chandler-Gilbert Community College (a Maricopa Community College) student earning an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Airway Science Technology with Flight Emphasis.
  • Tbird2 is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of aviation in Scottsdale, Arizona, honoring all military veterans, creating unique educational opportunities for Arizona students studying all aspects of aviation, and supporting Dogs4Vets.
  • “Our partnership with the Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial Aviation Scholarship Program is a shining example of the first-class programs that are offered at our colleges, helping to turn dreams into reality," said Brian Spicker, President and CEO of the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation.
  • We also want to honor the quality and commitment of the aviation program developed by Chandler-Gilbert Community College, its instructors, and the administrative team.”
    Miller concluded, “Cintia is a stellar recipient of this prestigious Tbird2 aviation scholarship.

EQS-News: Blue Cap AG gains new long-term anchor shareholder

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Sunday, December 18, 2022

("PartnerFonds") today informed Blue Cap AG ("Blue Cap") that it has sold 660,000 shares of its 1,842,500 previously held shares, effective as of December 13, 2022.

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  • ("PartnerFonds") today informed Blue Cap AG ("Blue Cap") that it has sold 660,000 shares of its 1,842,500 previously held shares, effective as of December 13, 2022.
  • It joins Blue Cap as a new anchor shareholder with a long-term holding horizon.
  • The new shareholder structure of Blue Cap AG is as follows:
    Tobias Hoffmann-Becking, CEO of Blue Cap, welcomes the changes in the group of shareholders: "We are very pleased to have a new anchor shareholder on board.
  • Blue Cap AG is listed on the over-the-counter market (Scale, Frankfurt and m:access, Munich; ISIN: DE000A0JM2M1; stock exchange symbol: B7E).

Eternal to Explore Space Applications From Its New R&D Site at NASA Kennedy Space Center

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Eternal has secured a place in the Space Life Science Lab (SLSL) in NASA Kennedy Space Center as part of the ongoing collaboration with the University of North Dakota (UND) Human Spaceflight Laboratory.

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  • Eternal has secured a place in the Space Life Science Lab (SLSL) in NASA Kennedy Space Center as part of the ongoing collaboration with the University of North Dakota (UND) Human Spaceflight Laboratory.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220405006221/en/
    Commander Bill OHara, outside the ILMAH (Inflatable Lunar/Mars Analog Habitat), with a pack of Eternal Burgers, made with Mycofood.
  • The invention, created and patented by Eternal, started with its founders desire of bringing good quality nutrition to every familys home.
  • Eternal is an XPRIZE semi-finalist and NASA Deep Space Food Challenge winner.

ETC Awarded Contract from the University of North Dakota’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

The GAT-HELO is ETC's most cost-effective, helicopter simulator capable of delivering general flight and spatial disorientation training.

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  • The GAT-HELO is ETC's most cost-effective, helicopter simulator capable of delivering general flight and spatial disorientation training.
  • The specialized GAT-HELO motion platform is designed to create in flight illusions authentically and safely.
  • Additionally, the capabilities of the device will contribute to research partnerships that will help improve aviation safety across the industry.
  • ETCs unique ability to offer complete systems, designed and produced to high technical standards, sets it apart from its competition.

Pearson Expands University of North Dakota Online Degree Partnership

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Thursday, September 5, 2019

GRAND FORKS, N.D., Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Pearson and the University of North Dakota announced the expansion of their online degree partnership with the addition of a Master of Science with a major in Nursing program, a post-graduate certificate in nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice.

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  • GRAND FORKS, N.D., Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Pearson and the University of North Dakota announced the expansion of their online degree partnership with the addition of a Master of Science with a major in Nursing program, a post-graduate certificate in nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice.
  • The partnership with the Department of Nursing begins in the fall of 2019, with Pearson supporting the online programs into spring 2020 and beyond.
  • "Pearson's partnership with the University of North Dakota will help prepare thousands of health care professionals to take the next step in their careers in the high-demand field of nursing," saidIwan Streichenberger, president of Pearson Online Learning Services.
  • The University of North Dakota is the chief opportunity engine for North Dakota and UND students.