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Hammerspace Raises $56.7M in First Institutional Funding; Unlocks Business Opportunities Hidden in Unstructured Data

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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However, only 10% of enterprise data (structured data) can be easily processed and analyzed for the benefit of the business.

Key Points: 
  • However, only 10% of enterprise data (structured data) can be easily processed and analyzed for the benefit of the business.
  • Hammerspace’s Data Orchestration System makes unstructured data a global resource, so teams can access, activate and monetize their data without interrupting user access.
  • “Hammerspace is uniquely positioned to accelerate the Next Data Cycle for enterprises through unstructured data orchestration,” said David Flynn, CEO of Hammerspace.
  • International Data Corporation estimates that upwards of 90% of business information is likely to be formed of unstructured data by 2025.

Allegheny College Board of Trustees Extends Appointment of President Ron Cole '87

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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MEADVILLE, Pa., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Ron Cole '87 is completing his first academic year as president of Allegheny College. The Board of Trustees commended Dr. Cole's change leadership style and strategic planning for the College. Following consultation with campus and community leaders, the Board unanimously voted to name Dr. Cole as Allegheny College's 23rd president and extend his appointment to a five-year term. The feedback received reflected overwhelmingly strong support for Dr. Cole's presidency and many positive examples of his leadership and engagement on campus.

Key Points: 
  • MEADVILLE, Pa., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Ron Cole '87 is completing his first academic year as president of Allegheny College .
  • The Board of Trustees commended Dr. Cole's change leadership style and strategic planning for the College.
  • Following consultation with campus and community leaders, the Board unanimously voted to name Dr. Cole as Allegheny College's 23rd president and extend his appointment to a five-year term.
  • "The Board of Trustees is thrilled to have Dr. Cole continue in his role as President.

Mercer County Community College Gets Nod from National Science Foundation for Advancing N.J. Engineers and Technicians Program

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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WEST WINDSOR, N.J., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercer County Community College (MCCC) received a grant from the National Science Foundation to help develop future New Jersey engineers and technicians by working to increase access to degrees in those fields for students in underrepresented communities.

Key Points: 
  • Mercer County Community College (MCCC) received a grant from the National Science Foundation to help develop future New Jersey engineers and technicians by working to increase access to degrees in those fields for students in underrepresented communities.
  • WEST WINDSOR, N.J., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercer County Community College (MCCC) received a grant from the National Science Foundation to help develop future New Jersey engineers and technicians by working to increase access to degrees in those fields for students in underrepresented communities.
  • The National Science Foundation (Broadening Participation in Engineering) awarded MCCC $87,479 to develop and host a program called Transforming Engineering Access for Mercer Students (TEAMS).
  • This will be facilitated largely through four conferences, college engineering tours, engineering project field trips and a presentation of findings at a national engineering conference.

Lab-Aids Partners with Michigan State University to Publish Connected Mathematics4

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Michigan State University and Lab-Aids today announced an exclusive partnership to publish the fourth edition of the Connected Mathematics Project (CMP) curriculum.

Key Points: 
  • Michigan State University and Lab-Aids today announced an exclusive partnership to publish the fourth edition of the Connected Mathematics Project (CMP) curriculum.
  • Developed at Michigan State University with support from the National Science Foundation, CMP is widely used in middle grades classrooms across the United States and several foreign countries.
  • "We are elated to partner with Michigan State University who has spent the past thirty years proving this approach also works best for students in mathematics."
  • CMP's guiding philosophy has been that students can make sense of mathematics if the concepts and skills are embedded within contextual problems.

MISI's Cyber Quest Program Presents Firsthand STEM Experience to Patuxent Valley Middle School Students

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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During the June 2023 DreamPort field trip for Patuxent Valley Middle School, students experienced Cyber Quest, the MISI future cyber warrior experience.

Key Points: 
  • During the June 2023 DreamPort field trip for Patuxent Valley Middle School, students experienced Cyber Quest, the MISI future cyber warrior experience.
  • Cyber Quest is MISI’s latest STEM initiative designed to bring the world of cybersecurity to kids.
  • For each Cyber Quest event, a team of MISI subject matter experts and experienced engineers develop a custom playbook of scenarios for students to work through, giving them firsthand experience and new insights into the cybersecurity landscape.
  • If you are interested in organizing your own Cyber Quest event with MISI, contact us here .

Lupus Research Alliance Announces Recipients of 2023 Diversity in Lupus Research Awards

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lupus Research Alliance is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Career Development and Postdoctoral Awards to Promote Diversity in Lupus Research.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lupus Research Alliance is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Career Development and Postdoctoral Awards to Promote Diversity in Lupus Research.
  • The Diversity in Lupus Research Awards aim to foster the development of outstanding, underrepresented minority scientists and establish a diverse community of researchers and clinicians in the field of lupus.
  • The LRA announced the Career Development and Postdoctoral Awards to Promote Diversity in Lupus Research recipients.
  • Teodora Staeva, PhD, said, "We congratulate the recipients of the 2023 Diversity in Lupus Research Awards, which were created to promote an outstanding, diverse scientific pool of lupus researchers.

Apple Tree Partners Recruits Noted Biotech Entrepreneur and Computer-Aided Drug Design Pioneer Matthew P. Jacobson, Ph.D., as New Venture Partner

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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NEW YORK and SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple Tree Partners (ATP), a leader in life sciences venture capital, announced today that Matthew P. Jacobson, Ph.D., serial biotech entrepreneur and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at University of California San Francisco (UCSF), has joined ATP as a venture partner. In this role, he will identify opportunities for new life sciences investments and company creation and provide strategic expertise to ATP's portfolio companies. He will be based in ATP's South San Francisco office.

Key Points: 
  • In this role, he will identify opportunities for new life sciences investments and company creation and provide strategic expertise to ATP's portfolio companies.
  • Dr. Jacobson's research interests are in the areas of computational biophysics and computer-aided drug design; he is the author of more than 200 publications and several patents.
  • He presently devotes most of his time to biotech entrepreneurship and has co-founded six successful biotech companies in the past dozen years.
  • "We have enjoyed a productive working relationship with Matt for several years, and we are delighted to formally welcome him to ATP as a venture partner and scientific advisor," said Seth Harrison, M.D., Apple Tree Partners' founder and Managing Partner.

Apple Tree Partners Recruits Noted Biotech Entrepreneur and Computer-Aided Drug Design Pioneer Matthew P. Jacobson, Ph.D., as New Venture Partner

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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NEW YORK and SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple Tree Partners (ATP), a leader in life sciences venture capital, announced today that Matthew P. Jacobson, Ph.D., serial biotech entrepreneur and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at University of California San Francisco (UCSF), has joined ATP as a venture partner. In this role, he will identify opportunities for new life sciences investments and company creation and provide strategic expertise to ATP's portfolio companies. He will be based in ATP's South San Francisco office.

Key Points: 
  • In this role, he will identify opportunities for new life sciences investments and company creation and provide strategic expertise to ATP's portfolio companies.
  • Dr. Jacobson's research interests are in the areas of computational biophysics and computer-aided drug design; he is the author of more than 200 publications and several patents.
  • He presently devotes most of his time to biotech entrepreneurship and has co-founded six successful biotech companies in the past dozen years.
  • "We have enjoyed a productive working relationship with Matt for several years, and we are delighted to formally welcome him to ATP as a venture partner and scientific advisor," said Seth Harrison, M.D., Apple Tree Partners' founder and Managing Partner.

Now Available: Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) Kit - Beta, the Premier Introduction to Robotics and STEM

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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BOULDER, Colo., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A consortium of leading educators and technology companies have announced the release of the XRP Kit - Beta, an entry-level open-source robotics ecosystem intended to expand global participation in robotics, inspire future engineers, and serve as a springboard for STEM education for grades 8-12, electronics beginners, and robotics enthusiasts of any age. As of today, anyone can preorder the XRP Kit through SparkFun® or DigiKey®.

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  • As of today, anyone can preorder the XRP Kit through SparkFun® or DigiKe y® .
  • This group has ensured a pricing structure that offers educators a 43% discount to significantly increase accessibility.
  • "This hands-on platform, combined with the WPI OpenSTEM curriculum, educational resources, and online community support, will help educators inspire future innovators and technology leaders."
  • "At FIRST, we provide life-changing robotics programs that give young people the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world.

Northeastern University launches O-RAN OTIC, Pioneering Capabilities for Next-Generation Cellular Networks in the Open6G Hub

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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The OTIC will provide testing equipment and services to validate disaggregated base stations and RAN Intelligent Controllers (RICs), including custom applications (i.e., xApps and rApps).

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  • The OTIC will provide testing equipment and services to validate disaggregated base stations and RAN Intelligent Controllers (RICs), including custom applications (i.e., xApps and rApps).
  • End-to-end intelligent applications will be tested against different RAN implementations (including commercial and open-source stacks), in emulated or over-the-air environments.
  • Open6G researchers have advanced O-RAN systems through collaboration with industry partners, national and international academic research labs, and government agencies.
  • The new Northeastern OTIC builds on facilities and capabilities available in the Open6G center, which will be expanded with dedicated testing equipment.