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Louisiana's Offshore Wind Industry Offers Promise

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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BATON ROUGE, La., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The following article is provided by Zach Bartscherer and Courtney Durham Shane, senior officers at The Pew Charitable Trusts, where they work on the energy modernization project.

Key Points: 
  • Louisiana, long known as a major U.S. energy producer, is looking to extend that reputation well into the 21st century by nurturing a growing industry with immense economic potential: offshore wind.
  • In meetings and presentations in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, the group discussed the transformative potential of the offshore wind industry in Louisiana, including by spotlighting companies in the state with the expertise and capabilities to supply the components and services needed to harness offshore wind.
  • The domestic offshore wind industry has more than two dozen active offshore wind leases in federal waters, which means more chances for state and regional companies to supply the goods and services necessary to build them out.
  • Louisiana Wind Energy Week also marked the kickoff for the state's offshore wind supply chain study, a comprehensive review of the state's potential to capitalize on its supply chain advantages and further advance its involvement with the industry.

India: visa problems for English cricketer reflect a longstanding security rift with neighbouring Pakistan

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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This is not the first time a visiting cricketer has had visa problems in India.

Key Points: 
  • This is not the first time a visiting cricketer has had visa problems in India.
  • Headley, in his visa application, had concealed his Pakistani roots and managed to visit India multiple times to reconnoitre the targets.
  • As a result, the Indian Home Ministry (MHA), which is in charge of internal security, decided to tighten the visa requirements.
  • The US and UK governments lodged diplomatic protests against India’s decision to tighten its visa rules, but the Indian government resisted the pressure.
  • Mindful of international pressure to exercise restraint in the aftermath of the attacks, the then Manmohan Singh government instituted several defensive counter-terrorism measures, including the new visa rules.

Modi’s neighbourhood policy

  • This aimed to encourage cross-border cooperation and business enterprise across South Asia and focused on building deeper people-to-people ties.
  • But as terrorist attacks from Pakistan continued, India changed its tack to more forceful measures targeting terrorist bases within Pakistan.
  • As a result, a new mantra became popular in Indian government circles: “terror and talks cannot go together”.

Focus on counter-terrorism

  • Meanwhile a focus on regional counter-terrorism has become something of a mantra for Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
  • Seen within this paradigm, India’s approach towards Pakistan is unlikely to change as the country expects its general elections in April.
  • A hostile military in control of domestic politics combined with strong anti-India public opinion invalidate any prospects for reestablishing ties with India.


Dheeraj Paramesha does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

RANDALL PINKETT AND KIRSTEN FARRELL to SPEAK AT PRINCETON COMMUNITY WORKS

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Princeton Community Works Annual Conference (1/29) will feature Randall Pinkett (Newark) and Kirsten Farell of the Goodman Center (Los Angeles).

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Randal Pinkett is the co-founder, chairman and CEO of BCT Partners, a management, technology and policy consulting firm based in Newark.
  • BCT Partners works with corporations, government agencies and nonprofit organizations in the areas of housing and community development, economic development, human services, government, healthcare and education.
  • Princeton Community Works includes a diverse group of individuals passionately dedicated to social good who come together online for a night of education and inspiration.
  • Princeton Community Works 2024 is a virtual educational conference for nonprofit boards, staff, and volunteers.

Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America Returning to Boston with Latest Innovations & Trends Impacting the Seafood Sector's Rapidly Evolving Landscape

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, produced by Diversified Communications, will be back in Boston, MA on Sunday, March 10 – Tuesday, March 12, 2024. With an exhibit hall that has already surpassed its previous edition, currently at 244,965 net square feet of exhibit space and still growing, the event brings seafood suppliers, processing and packaging equipment, services companies and professionals from around the world to demonstrate their latest innovations, products and services and build lasting relationships with North American buyers.

Key Points: 
  • The 42nd edition of North America's largest seafood event will take place on Sunday, March 10 – Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Boston, MA.
  • PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, produced by Diversified Communications, will be back in Boston, MA on Sunday, March 10 – Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
  • This year's event will highlight innovations around sustainability and aquaculture from emerging startups and legacy brands on both the processing and seafood side.
  • Seafood industry buyers and professionals can learn more about Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America and register to attend by visiting seafoodexpo.com/north-america.

Cancer Research Institute Awards Ananda Goldrath, Ph.D., with the 2023 Frederick W. Alt Award

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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SEATTLE, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) has awarded Ananda Goldrath, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Director of the Allen Institute for Immunology, the 2023 Frederick W. Alt Award. This award is given to former Cancer Research Institute postdoctoral fellows who have achieved outstanding success in academia or industry for innovative research that has advanced knowledge and understanding in the field of immunology.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) has awarded Ananda Goldrath , Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Director of the Allen Institute for Immunology, the 2023 Frederick W. Alt Award.
  • This award is given to former Cancer Research Institute postdoctoral fellows who have achieved outstanding success in academia or industry for innovative research that has advanced knowledge and understanding in the field of immunology.
  • "The Cancer Research Institute has been supporting the training of young scientists and nurturing careers for decades.
  • Dr. Goldrath will receive the award at the 2023 CRI Annual Awards Dinner on Monday, November 6, in New York City.

Pew Bertarelli: Timeline for Krill Conservation Measures Confirmed

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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HOBART, Australia, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Project today praised delegates from 26 nations and the European Union for marking progress toward harmonizing an updated krill fishery management plan with Southern Ocean protections along the Antarctic Peninsula.

Key Points: 
  • Tethering these two krill conservation efforts allows CCAMLR to fulfill its mandate to prevent irreversible impacts on the Southern Ocean ecosystem from human activities such as fishing.
  • Over the past decade, industrial krill fishing has become increasingly concentrated in areas along the Antarctic Peninsula, affecting predators that feed in those same areas.
  • Without protection for large areas of the Southern Ocean and new fisheries measures, we will all suffer the consequences."
  • The Pew Charitable Trusts addresses the challenges of a changing world by illuminating issues, creating common ground, and advancing ambitious projects including the need for effective marine conservation.

Pew Funds 6 Teams to Advance Cutting-Edge Biomedical Research

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today the six pairs of researchers who will make up its 2023 class of Innovation Fund investigators.

Key Points: 
  • The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today the six pairs of researchers who will make up its 2023 class of Innovation Fund investigators.
  • These 12 acclaimed scientists—all alumni or advisors of Pew's biomedical programs in the United States and Latin America—will partner on interdisciplinary research projects exploring key questions in human biology and disease.
  • For nearly 40 years, Pew has encouraged collaboration among its diverse community of biomedical scientists, leading to the 2017 launch of the Innovation Fund.
  • Roozbeh Kiani, M.D., Ph.D. , 2016 Pew biomedical scholar; New York University
    Nuo Li, Ph.D. , 2018 Pew biomedical scholar; Baylor College of Medicine
    Kiani and Li will explore what happens in the brain when we change our minds, a poorly understood aspect of decision-making.

Fiber Broadband Association Hosts The State Broadband Summit at Fiber Connect 2023

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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The Fiber Broadband Association today announced it will host The State Broadband Summit on Wednesday, August 23, at Fiber Connect 2023 in Orlando, Fla. As state broadband offices submit their five-year broadband plans, the Summit will bring together critical players from within the fiber broadband ecosystem to explore the best path forward.

Key Points: 
  • The Fiber Broadband Association today announced it will host The State Broadband Summit on Wednesday, August 23, at Fiber Connect 2023 in Orlando, Fla. As state broadband offices submit their five-year broadband plans, the Summit will bring together critical players from within the fiber broadband ecosystem to explore the best path forward.
  • So, we’ve created content that provides the tools needed to successfully navigate fiber network builds—both today and over the next decade,” said Evann Freeman, EPB Director of Government Relations and Fiber Broadband Association Conference Committee Chair.
  • The full Fiber Connect 2023 conference runs August 20-23, and will be held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Those interested in attending can register for a full conference pass that includes the State Broadband Summit, or a one-day pass is now available to attend Wednesday’s State Broadband Summit only.
  • For more information about the State Broadband Summit or the full Fiber Connect 2023 conference, visit fiberconnect.fiberbroadband.org .

Michael Burton, a Veteran Nonprofit Leader, Selected to Lead the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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MIAMI, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF), the fundraising arm of the Diabetes Research Institute, a world leader focused on finding a cure for type 1 diabetes, is pleased to announce the appointment of new CEO Michael J. Burton. Burton brings more than three decades of experience to DRIF and will usher in a transformative new era for the Foundation and its affiliated research institute, which are joined in their singular mission to find a cure for diabetes, now.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to joining DRIF, Burton served as a senior-level executive at distinguished institutions including Princeton University, The Pew Charitable Trusts, and the American Association for Cancer Research.
  • "It is a privilege to assume the role of CEO at the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation," said Burton.
  • "I have personally witnessed the unwavering passion, commitment and expertise of the extraordinarily talented scientists at the Diabetes Research Institute.
  • The Foundation provides the DRI with critical funding to pursue promising research and new therapeutic strategies.

5 Pew-Stewart Scholars Selected to Advance Cutting-Edge Cancer Research

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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This class marks the 10th year the Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust has partnered with Pew to build a legacy of innovative cancer research.

Key Points: 
  • This class marks the 10th year the Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust has partnered with Pew to build a legacy of innovative cancer research.
  • "Cancer is one of the most pressing challenges facing biomedical researchers today," said Susan K. Urahn, Pew's president and CEO.
  • Members of the 2023 class will explore critical issues in cancer research, including studying the development of pediatric cancers, discovering new avenues for treating epithelial ovarian cancer, and pioneering chemistry to make cancer therapies more exact and effective.
  • The 2023 Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research are:
    Dr. Bar-Peled will improve how proteins are targeted in treating epithelial ovarian cancer.