Societal impact of nanotechnology

Government of Canada honours exceptional scientists and engineers

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Today, Professor Alejandro Adem, President of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), announced the recipients of this year's NSERC Prizes .

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  • Today, Professor Alejandro Adem, President of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), announced the recipients of this year's NSERC Prizes .
  • Twenty-two of Canada's world-leading scientists and engineers and six of their industry partners received awards recognizing their exceptional work and contributions to research and training in a range of fields.
  • Yoshua Bengio has been awarded Canada's most prestigious science prize, the Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering , worth up to $1 million.
  • This year's awards ceremony honours 28 recipients (22 researchers and 6 industry partners) with six different 2023 NSERC prizes totaling $4.05 million.

Baker Tilly’s Shanté George to Lead Environmental, Social and Governance Steering Committee

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Leading advisory CPA firm Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) announces the appointment of Principal and Chief of Staff Shanté George as chair of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) steering committee, succeeding Principal and General Counsel Theresa Meiners in this pivotal role.

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  • Leading advisory CPA firm Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) announces the appointment of Principal and Chief of Staff Shanté George as chair of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) steering committee, succeeding Principal and General Counsel Theresa Meiners in this pivotal role.
  • "I am honored to take on this role and further our commitment to environmental, social and governance responsibilities," George said.
  • She has also been instrumental in establishing Baker Tilly's Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Societal Impact (DIBS) committee and crafting its strategy.
  • "Shanté's appointment reflects our commitment to an authentic and purpose-driven approach to ESG," said Baker Tilly CEO Jeff Ferro.

New Missouri Siddens Benning Hands-Free Law Has Prevented 80 Crashes

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world's largest telematics service provider, today announced the initial impact of Missouri’s new Siddens Benning Hands-Free Law, which began on August 28, 2023.

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  • Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world's largest telematics service provider, today announced the initial impact of Missouri’s new Siddens Benning Hands-Free Law, which began on August 28, 2023.
  • One month before the law, drivers in Missouri spent an average of 1 minute and 45 seconds of every hour behind the week handling their phones.
  • Since the law began, distracted driving in Missouri has dropped to 1 minute and 42 seconds, a reduction of 2.86%.
  • A CMT analysis of Google searches for "phone law" in Missouri revealed a spike on the week of August 28, when the law began.

New Missouri Siddens Benning Hands-Free Law Has Prevented 80 Crashes

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world's largest telematics service provider, today announced the initial impact of Missouri’s new Siddens Benning Hands-Free Law, which began on August 28, 2023.

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  • Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world's largest telematics service provider, today announced the initial impact of Missouri’s new Siddens Benning Hands-Free Law, which began on August 28, 2023.
  • One month before the law, drivers in Missouri spent an average of 1 minute and 45 seconds of every hour behind the week handling their phones.
  • Since the law began, distracted driving in Missouri has dropped to 1 minute and 42 seconds, a reduction of 2.86%.
  • A CMT analysis of Google searches for "phone law" in Missouri revealed a spike on the week of August 28, when the law began.

NEW STUDY REVEALS GENDER INEQUITY CONTINUES TO PERSIST FOR EMPLOYEES AROUND THE WORLD

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

NEW YORK, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Are corporations prepared for a gender revolution? Today, Coqual, a leading global think tank, released its new report, "Challenging Norms: A Global Analysis of Gender at Work," that examines gender equity at work in eight markets: Australia, Brazil, Germany, India, Japan, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The report finds that while there has been notable progress, achieving gender equity is still a challenge globally. Through an intersectional lens, the new research considers how race, class, caste, sexuality, and other identity characteristics complicate how gender is seen, experienced, and understood in employees' daily lives. 

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  • The report finds that while there has been notable progress, achieving gender equity is still a challenge globally.
  • and addresses the challenges that women face regarding pay, career mobility, prejudice in the workplace, and outdated cultural gender norms.
  • The report also highlights the unique experiences of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) professionals and unveils a major generational shift in how respondents understand gender identity and expression.
  • "Women, transgender, and gender diverse professionals all face different challenges, and Coqual's new report provides actionable ways for companies to navigate the complexities of gender around the world."

Sony Honored as One of "2023 World's Most Ethical Companies"

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

These companies were evaluated across five categories: Governance, Leadership and Reputation, Ethics and Compliance Program, Culture of Ethics, Environmental and Societal Impact.

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  • These companies were evaluated across five categories: Governance, Leadership and Reputation, Ethics and Compliance Program, Culture of Ethics, Environmental and Societal Impact.
  • Creating innovation based on a strong ethical culture is a key strategic focus for Sony.
  • Sony believes that its strong ethical corporate culture enables it to continue to advance its initiatives for sustainable value creation.
  • Congratulations to Sony for earning a place in the World's Most Ethical Companies community."

Udacity's Train-to-Hire Program Now Available in AWS Marketplace

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Udacity, the digital talent transformation platform, today announced the availability of its Train-to-Hire Program in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS). With the addition of this program, AWS customers can now address technical talent gaps in their organizations by working with Udacity to create customizable, hands-on learning programs that attract and upskill net-new sources of talent. Through these Train-to-Hire Programs, AWS customers can transform the breadth and depth of their talent pipelines, lowering recruiting costs for in-demand roles and improving the diversity of their workforce by offering new opportunities to candidates from underrepresented communities.

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  • "That is why our clients have seen success with Udacity's Train-to-Hire Programs now available in AWS Marketplace.
  • The Train-to-Hire Program follows Udacity's Digital Transformation Suite becoming available in AWS Marketplace earlier this year, along with a 2021 AWS AI & ML Scholarship Program in which Udacity, AWS, and Intel awarded 2,000 scholarships to students from underrepresented and underserved communities.
  • Udacity and AWS also worked to offer the AWS Machine Learning Scholarship Program , which offered 425 more scholarships to women and other underrepresented groups.
  • To learn more about Udacity's Train-to-Hire Program now available in AWS Marketplace, please visit here .

Government of Canada celebrates natural sciences and engineering research excellence

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Today, the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Professor Alejandro Adem, President of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) announced this year's recipients of NSERC Prizes .

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  • Today, the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Professor Alejandro Adem, President of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) announced this year's recipients of NSERC Prizes .
  • Lenore Fahrig was awarded Canada's most prestigious science prize, the Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering , worth up to $1million.
  • Dr. Kerry Rowe, a pioneer of geoenvironmental engineering, is the inaugural recipient of the NSERC Donna Strickland Prize for Societal Impact of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research .Dr.
  • The prizes are the NSERC Donna Strickland Prize for Societal Impact of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research and the Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships .

ALOE CARE HEALTH CTO AND CO-FOUNDER LASSE HAMRE RECOGNIZED AS A TOP CTO IN U.S.

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aloe Care Health ("Aloe Care"), the world's most advanced medical alert system, revealed today that CTO and co-founder Lasse Hamre is included on CTO News's list of Top CTOs in the personal health space.

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  • Hamre Recognized by CTO News for Innovation, Leadership, Growth, and Societal Impact
    NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aloe Care Health ("Aloe Care"), the world's most advanced medical alert system, revealed today that CTO and co-founder Lasse Hamre is included on CTO News's list of Top CTOs in the personal health space .
  • CTO News tracks more than one million startups and more than five million key players at these respective companies.
  • "Aloe Care serves older adults, who are both the largest population in the U.S. and often the most under-served in terms of design and technological innovation," said Lasse Hamre, CTO and co-founder of Aloe Care Health.
  • About Aloe Care Health Aloe Care's voice-activated system is the world's most-advanced medical alert and communication system for older adults.

Udacity Expands Executive Leadership Team with Key Promotions

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Talent development is at the core of Udacity's offering, and this leadership team growth demonstrates the company's commitment to its mission of empowering life-long career development, with all three new appointees being promoted internally.

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  • Talent development is at the core of Udacity's offering, and this leadership team growth demonstrates the company's commitment to its mission of empowering life-long career development, with all three new appointees being promoted internally.
  • Ayah Shashaa steps up as Chief Strategy and Business Operations Officer, after spending close to five years at Udacity as Global Vice President of Societal Impact.
  • In her new role, Shashaa will oversee the strategic direction of Udacity, aligning the planning, implementation, and execution of the company's growth mission.
  • Also joining Udacity's executive leadership team is Derrick Alesevich, the company's former Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.