CST

New Research in Rural Uptake of the Canada Learning Bond Program

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Administration, Face, Education, Public policy, Research, Child, Doctor of Philosophy, Quality of life, CLB, Investment, Social insurance, Social insurance number, CST, Parent, Nursing

The CST Foundation partnered with S. Ashleigh Weeden, PhD to investigate the challenges and opportunities in rural uptake of the Canada Learning Bond Program.

Key Points: 
  • The CST Foundation partnered with S. Ashleigh Weeden, PhD to investigate the challenges and opportunities in rural uptake of the Canada Learning Bond Program.
  • TORONTO, ON, April 9, 2024 /CNW/ - The CST Foundation (CST) today released new research that aims to better understand the challenges and opportunities in rural uptake of the Federal Canada Learning Bond (CLB) program.
  • While the gap in take-up of the CLB between rural and urban Canadians has grown since 2004, the reasons for this gap have never been explored.
  • "Governments across Canada, at all levels, continue to struggle to develop and implement effective rural policies and programming," said Dr. Weeden.

Flotek Announces Timing of First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Webcast, EST, Kate Richard, CST, FTK

HOUSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flotek Industries, Inc. ("Flotek" or the "Company") (NYSE: FTK) today announced the Company's schedule for releasing its first quarter 2024 financial and operating results for the period ended March 31, 2024.

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  • HOUSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flotek Industries, Inc. ("Flotek" or the "Company") (NYSE: FTK) today announced the Company's schedule for releasing its first quarter 2024 financial and operating results for the period ended March 31, 2024.
  • The Company plans to release its first quarter 2024 financial and operating results press release after market close on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, and host its earnings conference call on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. CST (10:00 a.m. EST).
  • To participate in the earnings conference call, participants should access the webcast on www.flotekind.com under the Investor Relations section under "Webcasts'' or dial toll free at 1-800-836-8184 (international toll: 1-646-357-8785) approximately five minutes prior to the start of the call.
  • Following the conclusion of the conference call, a recording of the call will be available on the Company's website.

DIVERSITY in Ed Launches Nationwide Teacher Recruitment Week and Virtual Fairs to Promote DEI in Recruitment and Hiring

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Organization, Motivation, Teacher, Education, School, Male, CST, Teaching, Nursing

HOUSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Diversity Recruitment Partners (DIVERSITY in Ed) is thrilled to announce its Nationwide Teacher Recruitment Week from April 8 through April 13.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Diversity Recruitment Partners (DIVERSITY in Ed) is thrilled to announce its Nationwide Teacher Recruitment Week from April 8 through April 13.
  • This initiative underscores DIVERSITY in Ed's dedication to fostering diversity in the education sector by linking diverse, skilled educators with schools, districts, and organizations.
  • The event, enriched with virtual fairs, an interview portal, and a keynote from Curtis Valentine, founder of Real Men Teach, supports educators' career trajectories.
  • DIVERSITY in Ed Magazine - Spring Issue Release: The latest edition of DIVERSITY in Ed's print and digital magazine is now available.

Adverum Biotechnologies Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Pipeline Highlights and Corporate Updates

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Research, Adverum Biotechnologies, Vasculitis, Three Months, Macula, Chorioretinitis, Inflammation, Patient, Episcleritis, American Academy, Anti-VEGF, LUNA, Intraocular pressure, Investment, Clinical trial, Injection, Safety, Drug development, Paratriathlon, AMD, AAO, OPTIC, Retinitis, CST, Vascular occlusion, Annual general meeting, VEGF, Pharmaceutical industry

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADVM), a clinical-stage company pioneering the use of gene therapy as a new standard of care for highly prevalent ocular diseases, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023. The company also provided recent pipeline highlights and corporate updates.

Key Points: 
  • The company also provided recent pipeline highlights and corporate updates.
  • 85% and 68% of patients at the 2E11 and 6E10 doses, respectively, received no supplemental injections through 26 weeks.
  • Stock-based compensation expense included in research and development expenses was $1.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Stock-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expenses was $3.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Electude, the leader in automotive and truck e-learning, now offers customers expert customer success support!

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Friday, March 15, 2024
MST, PST, Customer success, EST, CST, Teaching, Central Time Zone, Nursing

Electude's Customer Success program is designed to help every customer maximize their use of and success with Electude products.

Key Points: 
  • Electude's Customer Success program is designed to help every customer maximize their use of and success with Electude products.
  • Whether a new customer needing basic training or an experienced user looking to navigate our latest technologies or solve problems, Electude’s Customer Success team has the teaching and technical knowledge needed to provide excellent support.
  • His experience includes automotive technician, automotive instructor, education administrator, and curriculum support, and has been using Electude since 2020.
  • We have great confidence Electude customers who engage with our customer success team will be pleased with the results.”

Club Wyndham Gifts Moms the Ultimate Breakfast-In-Bed Experience This Mother’s Day

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Women, Lodging, Destinations, Parenting, Travel, Vacation, Family, Consumer, Transport, Pajamas, Holiday, ID, Multimedia, CST, Parent, Meal, Meadow, Hotel

At bustling Club Wyndham Atlanta, Chef Desiree Magwood can whip up her signature French toast, promising a mouthwatering start to a day that’s all about mom.

Key Points: 
  • At bustling Club Wyndham Atlanta, Chef Desiree Magwood can whip up her signature French toast, promising a mouthwatering start to a day that’s all about mom.
  • The Club Wyndham Mother’s Day private chef promotion is eligible for bookings at these nine resorts nationwide:
    Club Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort – Oceanside, California
    Club Wyndham Atlanta – Atlanta, Georgia
    Club Wyndham Palm-Aire – Pompano Beach, Florida
    Club Wyndham Cypress Palms – Kissimmee, Florida
    Club Wyndham Smoky Mountains – Sevierville, Tennessee
    Club Wyndham Branson at the Meadows – Branson, Missouri
    Club Wyndham Pagosa – Pagosa Springs, Colorado
    Club Wyndham Patriots’ Place – Williamsburg, Virginia
    Club Wyndham Park City – Park City, Utah
    The homestyle amenities found in Club Wyndham suites make the perfect backdrop for easy entertaining while vacationing with family.
  • “Having access to a full-sized kitchen in most suites is one of the many perks of staying with Club Wyndham, but this Mother’s Day, we don’t want mom in it,” said Annie Roberts, senior vice president of Club & Owner Services, Club Wyndham.
  • Travelers interested in booking the Club Wyndham Mother’s Day private chef promotion can do so by visiting www.extraholidays.com/welovemom and using code word WELOVEMOM.

Koch Modular to Expand State-of-the-Art Pilot Plant in Houston, Texas

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Research, Other Energy, Energy, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Manufacturing, Science, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Other Science, Flavor, Conference, Medication, Distillation, Extraction (chemistry), Neste, CST

Koch Modular Process Systems (Koch Modular), a market-leading provider of engineered and fabricated modular mass transfer systems for the chemical processing industry, announces the expansion of its Houston, TX pilot plant.

Key Points: 
  • Koch Modular Process Systems (Koch Modular), a market-leading provider of engineered and fabricated modular mass transfer systems for the chemical processing industry, announces the expansion of its Houston, TX pilot plant.
  • The expanded and well-equipped Koch Modular pilot plant enables companies to run both bench and pilot-scale tests to generate data required to develop and test mass transfer processes.
  • “Rolling this expansion out this year means a lot to our team because 2024 marks our twenty-fifth year of Engineered Innovation as an organization when our company became Koch Modular Process Systems,” said Tom Lightfoot , Pilot Plant Manager at Koch Modular.
  • To learn more about pilot plant testing, Tom Schafer , Vice President of Koch Modular, will be presenting at the AIChE Conference in New Orleans, LA , on March 27 at 4:30 pm CST on the topic of “Modular Pilot & Demonstration Scale-Plants: A Cornerstone for Accelerating the Global Transition to Clean Energy.” As an exhibitor, Koch Modular looks forward to networking opportunities and sharing its expertise on pilot plant testing within the chemical processing industry.

High Profile Ironwood Michigan Dispensary Kicks Off "Gas for Gas Campaign," Offering Prepaid Gas Cards to Minnesota Cannabis Consumers

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Spend, Cloud, High, Veteran, Cloud cover, Gasoline, Consumer, Galactic, High Profile, C3, Cannabis, Eligibility, CST, High roller, Drug

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- C3 Industries ("C3" or "the Company,") a multistate, vertically integrated cannabis company with headquarters in Ann Arbor, announced High Profile Ironwood is kicking off its "Gas for Gas Campaign," giving Minnesota cannabis consumers the chance to earn prepaid gas cards by shopping at the Ironwood location. The offer is good while supplies last.

Key Points: 
  • C3's Gas for Gas Campaign pays homage to the term "gas" or "gassy," which is used to describe the distinctive scent of certain strains of cannabis.
  • "Here at C3 Industries, we're thrilled to launch our 'Gas for Gas Campaign' at High Profile Ironwood, offering Minnesota cannabis consumers a rewarding journey to our newest Michigan store," said Ankur Rungta, CEO of and cofounder of C3 Industries.
  • "By combining the allure of high-quality, affordable cannabis with the practicality of prepaid gas cards, we're not just providing a product – we're creating an experience.
  • Additionally, High Profile Ironwood provides all High Roller Loyalty members with the ability to earn points on every dollar they spend, then cash out whenever they are ready.

CAST Releases Paper Exploring the Future of Agriculture with Genome Edited Crops

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Corteva, USDA, CAST, Challenge, Gene editing, Environment, Agriculture, Cornell University, William Henry Danforth, Borlaug CAST Communication Award, United Soybean Board, Genome, Council, BCCA, CRISPR, Okanagan, Agricultural science, CST

AMES, Iowa, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Wednesday, March 20, the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) hosted a successful rollout event for its latest issue paper, "Applications, Benefits, and Challenges of Genome Edited Crops," at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, MO. The event attracted a diverse audience interested in the future of agriculture and the potential of genome editing technologies. A webinar discussing the publication is scheduled for April 3, 11 AM to noon CST.

Key Points: 
  • The event attracted a diverse audience interested in the future of agriculture and the potential of genome editing technologies.
  • The event attracted a diverse audience interested in the future of agriculture and the potential of genome editing technologies.
  • It reviews recent advances in genome editing tools, discusses select applications in various crops, and considers the benefits and challenges of the technology.
  • Sarah Evanega remarked, "This CAST paper on genome editing comes at an important time.

CST Appoints Peter Lewis as President and CEO

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Education, CST

TORONTO, March 20, 2024 /CNW/ - The Board of Directors of the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation, Canada's leading provider of education savings solutions, announces the appointment of Peter Lewis as Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 20, 2024 /CNW/ - The Board of Directors of the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation, Canada's leading provider of education savings solutions, announces the appointment of Peter Lewis as Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2024.
  • Peter brings a deep and passionate commitment to CST's mission of enabling access to post-secondary education for all Canadians.
  • An accomplished and visionary leader, he brings a wealth of experience to the CEO role based on his proven track record of driving growth and innovation over the past 33 years of service at CST in various roles, most recently as Chief Operating Officer.
  • Under his leadership CST has expanded its reach to ensure that all Canadian families have had the opportunity to pursue post secondary education.