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ExxonMobil's Karen McKee named 2024 Petrochemical Heritage Award recipient

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Monday, March 25, 2024

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Washington, D.C., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) is pleased to announce ExxonMobil’s Karen McKee—president of ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company—as the 2024 Petrochemical Heritage Award recipient for her outstanding contributions to the petrochemical community.

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Washington, D.C., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) is pleased to announce ExxonMobil’s Karen McKee—president of ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company—as the 2024 Petrochemical Heritage Award recipient for her outstanding contributions to the petrochemical community.
McKee received the award today, March 25 during the International Petrochemical Conference in San Antonio, Texas hosted by AFPM.
I am confident that our next generation of leaders will continue to pioneer new technologies and develop even greater products that will further improve living standards for societies around the world.” — Karen McKee, president of ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
Chet Thompson, AFPM president and CEO issued the following statement commending McKee on her accomplishments:
“Being named this year’s Petrochemical Heritage Award recipient is a testament to Karen’s leadership and ingenuity.
She rightfully joins a long list of petrochemical industry greats, and her work and legacy in our sector—and on behalf of consumers—is far from over.”
Acclaimed as a skilled pioneer and business leader, Karen is the first woman to receive the Petrochemical Heritage Award.

Google partners with Black Tech Founders in Philadelphia to expose 200 Students to careers in STEM

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Saturday, July 22, 2023

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Philadelphia, PA, July 21, 2023 – Grace3 Technologies and the National Black Empowerment Council celebrated their 3rd annual Xtreme5 Teen Tech Summit - Powered by Google.

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Philadelphia, PA, July 21, 2023 – Grace3 Technologies and the National Black Empowerment Council celebrated their 3rd annual Xtreme5 Teen Tech Summit - Powered by Google.
Over 200 Philadelphia youth attended to learn all about advanced technologies and STEM careers.
John Henry, Grace3 Technologies, Chairman & CEO, said, “Our annual tech summit is a remarkable convergence of community and technology.
The event included a museum tour, scavenger hunt, tech play, and information on STEM careers.

Lantern Pharma to Present at Upcoming Scientific Conferences and Webinars

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Drug Discovery Webinar on Thursday, March 23 at 1:00 p.m.
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Hepion Pharmaceuticals to Participate in ACS-JPS Webinar on AI Drug Development

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

“We are honored to be invited to participate in this webinar designed to provide a current perspective of the AI landscape and what may lie ahead,” commented Dr. Foster.

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“We are honored to be invited to participate in this webinar designed to provide a current perspective of the AI landscape and what may lie ahead,” commented Dr. Foster.
That resulted in our identification of rencofilstat biomarkers revealing which patients may best respond to our drug candidate.
The live webinar is free for all interested parties, but registration via this link is required.
Following the event, a webcast archive will be posted on the Company’s website at www.hepionpharma.com under “Events” in the Investors section.

Viracta Therapeutics President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ivor Royston Receives the Science History Institute's Biotechnology Heritage Award

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Monday, June 13, 2022

SAN DIEGO, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viracta Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIRX), a precision oncology company targeting virus-associated malignancies, today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Ivor Royston, M.D., is being presented with the Science History Institute's Biotechnology Heritage Award.

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SAN DIEGO, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viracta Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIRX), a precision oncology company targeting virus-associated malignancies, today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Ivor Royston, M.D., is being presented with the Science History Institute's Biotechnology Heritage Award.
First bestowed in 1999, the Biotechnology Heritage Award honors extraordinary individuals whose work in biotechnology is helping to heal, fuel, and feed the world through discovery, innovation, commercialization, or public understanding.
The award is being presented to Dr. Royston during the BIO International Convention , which is taking place from June 13 - 16, 2022, in San Diego.
"It is truly an honor to be recognized by such prestigious organizations, and I sincerely thank both BIO and the Scientific History Institute for presenting me with this award," said Dr. Royston.

Archive Smuggled from Nazi-Era Germany Is Acquired by the Science History Institute

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019

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"Bringing this collection to the Science History Institute fulfills Georg Bredig's wish that these documents be preserved so that future generations can study them," said Robert Anderson, the Science History Institute's president and CEO.

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"Bringing this collection to the Science History Institute fulfills Georg Bredig's wish that these documents be preserved so that future generations can study them," said Robert Anderson, the Science History Institute's president and CEO.
"They are significant not only to scholars of the history of science but to Holocaust scholars as well."
"We know that this collection will provide history and science scholars alike a unique vantage point for uncovering some of the untold stories of this tumultuous period in world history."
The Science History Institute collects and shares the stories of innovators and of discoveries that shape our lives.

Archive Smuggled from Nazi-Era Germany Is Acquired by the Science History Institute

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019

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"Bringing this collection to the Science History Institute fulfills Georg Bredig's wish that these documents be preserved so that future generations can study them," said Robert Anderson, the Science History Institute's president and CEO.

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"Bringing this collection to the Science History Institute fulfills Georg Bredig's wish that these documents be preserved so that future generations can study them," said Robert Anderson, the Science History Institute's president and CEO.
"They are significant not only to scholars of the history of science but to Holocaust scholars as well."
"We know that this collection will provide history and science scholars alike a unique vantage point for uncovering some of the untold stories of this tumultuous period in world history."
The Science History Institute collects and shares the stories of innovators and of discoveries that shape our lives.

Beckman Foundation Extends Kids@Science Funding for Three Years

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018

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The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation's aim of "supporting young scientists today for tomorrow's breakthrough discoveries" extends to the critical formative years of grade school when teachers help shape children's curiosity and understanding of science.

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The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation's aim of "supporting young scientists today for tomorrow's breakthrough discoveries" extends to the critical formative years of grade school when teachers help shape children's curiosity and understanding of science.
The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation is making that happen through its generous support of Kids@Science."
"Creating a foundation of quality science education in elementary schools fosters long-term outcomes that may someday lead to the breakthrough discoveries of advanced science."
Located in Irvine, California, the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation supports U.S. researchers and U.S. nonprofit research institutions in making the next generation of breakthroughs in chemistry and the life sciences.

Beckman Foundation Announces Re-launch of Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship in Chemical Sciences or Chemical Instrumentation

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Monday, June 18, 2018

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IRVINE, Calif., June 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation announced the re-launch of its postdoctoral fellowship and the opening of the program's application window.

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IRVINE, Calif., June 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation announced the re-launch of its postdoctoral fellowship and the opening of the program's application window.
The Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship in Chemical Sciences or Chemical Instrumentation supports advanced research by postdoctoral scholars within the core areas of fundamental chemistry or the development and build of chemical instrumentation.
The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation operates an online grant application system with an open call for applications.
Located in Irvine, California, the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation supports researchers and nonprofit research institutions in making the next generation of breakthroughs in chemistry and the life sciences.