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Solas Energy® Welcomes Justin Averitt to New Vice President of Operations Role

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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FORT COLLINS, Colo., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Solas Energy, a leader in renewable energy consulting services to support the energy transition, today announced the appointment of Justin Averitt as the company's Vice President of Operations for its Colorado-based US operations. In this newly created role, Mr. Averitt will oversee financial management and operations activities to support Solas Energy's continued growth in project management, construction management, and consulting services to support the renewable energy market in the US.

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  • Solas Energy, a leader in renewable energy consulting services to support the energy transition, has named Justin Averitt as the company's Vice President of Operations for its Colorado-based US operations.
  • FORT COLLINS, Colo., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Solas Energy, a leader in renewable energy consulting services to support the energy transition, today announced the appointment of Justin Averitt as the company's Vice President of Operations for its Colorado-based US operations.
  • Evelyn Carpenter, President and CEO of Solas Energy – US, shared, "Bringing Justin Averitt to Solas Energy is a key part of executing our growth strategy.
  • Paula McGarrigle, President and CEO of Solas Energy – Canada, added, "Congratulations to the Solas Energy US team for bringing Justin Averitt on board for this crucial role.

Marriott Bonvoy Celebrates Passion of Sports Fans With Game Day Rituals Campaign and Contest Ahead of NCAA March Madness Tournament

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott Bonvoy® is celebrating its eighth year as the Official Hotel Partner of the NCAA® and the 2024 March Madness® tournament with the launch of its "Score Big with Marriott Bonvoy Game Day Rituals" campaign and contest. Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International's extraordinary portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, award-winning travel program, and endless experiences, has a brand for every type of fan.

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  • Highlighting the passionate enthusiasm of sports fans, Marriott Bonvoy's "Game Day Rituals" campaign features a variety of NCAA athletes2, coaches, and fans as they prepare for games at various Marriott Bonvoy hotels.
  • "Our Game Day Rituals campaign encapsulates the exceptional travel experiences that Marriott Bonvoy provides for travelers, from sports fans to players and coaches alike," said Mandy Gill, Vice President, Continent Marketing, Marriott International.
  • Ahead of the March Madness tournament, Marriott Bonvoy hotels are gearing up to host fans and players alike for their game day getaways.
  • 1The Marriott Game Day Rituals Survey was conducted by Wakefield Research (wakefieldresearch.com) among 1,000 U.S. sports fans with a game day ritual.

Crown Institute Partners With Pixar to Launch Learning App for Children Based on Disney and Pixar’s Animated Film Inside Out

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240213879095/en/
    The Renée Crown Wellness Institute partners with Pixar to launch learning app for children based on Disney and Pixar's animated film Inside Out.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    InsideU was collaboratively designed with youth using unique characters and narratives from Pixar’s Inside Out.
  • While playing the app, children meet the “Mind Worker” who guides them through the program and helps them to understand their emotions.
  • That film nearly a decade ago had an impact on Dr. Sam Hubley, a psychologist and researcher at the Crown Institute.

SSP International Announces Doubled Capacity in its Summer Science Program, Expanded Partnerships with U.S. Colleges and Increased Financial Aid

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SSP International (SSP), a nonprofit offering advanced science immersion experiences to high school students through its Summer Science Program, today announced that this summer it will double the number of placements available to nearly 400 through new partnerships with Georgia College & State University, Georgetown University and Southeastern Oklahoma State University. These new partnerships will bring the total number of programs to 12 this summer, including five astrophysics programs, three biochemistry programs, three genomics programs and a first-of-its-kind synthetic chemistry program. To reach more deserving participants and increase access to high-quality science education for students historically underrepresented in STEM, the nonprofit will also offer $3,000 stipends to qualified participants who would otherwise have to work in the summer and, in turn, miss out on critical enrichment opportunities.  

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  • "Now operating as SSP International, we are excited to welcome the next generation of students interested in STEM to our Summer Science Program," said Frank Steslow, CEO.
  • "This year, we're especially focused on reaching and engaging individuals who would otherwise not have access to the Summer Science Program experience.
  • Summer Science Program provides programs in astrophysics, biochemistry and genomics taught through rigorous, collaborative research projects on college campuses.
  • If you are interested in applying for its 2024 Summer Science Program, you can visit this link for steps on how to apply: summerscience.org/admissions/how-to-apply .

Elevate Quantum Adds Four New Members to Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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DENVER, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Industry leaders join forces to ensure that Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming remain the premier quantum tech hub in America.

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  • Elevate Quantum, a designated TechHub by the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration, today announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors.
  • "With the guidance of our new Board of Directors, Elevate Quantum is well-equipped to strengthen Colorado's position as the premier quantum tech hub in America," said Corban Tillemann-Dick, Chair of Elevate Quantum's Board of Directors and Founder and CEO of Maybell Quantum Industries.
  • Elevate Quantum , a designated TechHub by the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration, today announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors.
  • "With the guidance of our new Board of Directors, Elevate Quantum is well-equipped to strengthen Colorado's position as the premier quantum tech hub in America," said Corban Tillemann-Dick, Chair of Elevate Quantum's Board of Directors and Founder and CEO of Maybell Quantum Industries.

NexCore Group Opens New HATCHspaces® Life Science Building in Boulder, Colorado

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Denver, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NexCore Group and its subsidiary, HATCHspaces, have marked the inauguration of HATCHlabs @ Wilderness Place in Boulder, Colorado, on January 17, 2024. Situated at 2880 Wilderness Place and representing the successful conversion of the historic Boulder Beer Company Brewery building into an innovative hub for emerging companies in the life sciences industry. This project marks the ninth project overall for the HATCHspaces brand and the fourth under the NexCore Science & Technology platform.

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  • This project marks the ninth project overall for the HATCHspaces brand and the fourth under the NexCore Science & Technology platform .
  • In order for life science clusters to grow, functional and affordable graduation lab space needs to be available for startups emerging from academic labs and incubators.
  • "In order for life science clusters to grow, functional and affordable graduation lab space needs to be available for startups emerging from academic labs and incubators.
  • "Huge kudos to HATCHspaces and NexCore Group for selecting Colorado as a key market.

Infleqtion Fuels 2024 Execution with Strategic Leadership Moves

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Infleqtion, the world's leading quantum information company, today announced the addition of six industry luminaries to its Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and leadership team. Infleqtion is at the forefront of commercializing quantum technology building on multiple product introductions and partnerships in 2023, including the selection of the company's neutral atom platform for Japan's Quantum Moonshot program, the launch of Oqtant, the world's first quantum matter service, selection for new optical atomic clocks in the United Kingdom, and the demonstration of advanced quantum RF capability and interoperability. The company is gearing up for an exciting 2024, bringing the power of quantum to life with sensing, communication, and computing solutions for key markets in healthcare, financial services, defense, and communications.

Key Points: 
  • Infleqtion CEO Scott Faris and other company leaders will share details of Infleqtion's 2024 roadmap and growth plans in its first-ever industry webinar on February 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.
  • Her leadership, strategy, and business acumen will help guide Infleqtion through the next phase of growth.
  • Infleqtion has ambitious 2024 growth plans to exceed 2023 record bookings, deliver groundbreaking technology solutions, and reach new customers and end markets.
  • Register here for the February 8, 2024 webinar to learn about Infleqtion's view of the future of quantum and industry solutions coming to market in 2024.

AI is here – and everywhere: 3 AI researchers look to the challenges ahead in 2024

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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The year saw the emergence of generative AI, which moved the technology from the shadows to center stage in the public imagination.

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  • The year saw the emergence of generative AI, which moved the technology from the shadows to center stage in the public imagination.
  • It also saw boardroom drama in an AI startup dominate the news cycle for several days.
  • We’ve assembled a panel of AI scholars to look ahead to 2024 and describe the issues AI developers, regulators and everyday people are likely to face, and to give their hopes and recommendations.
  • Casey Fiesler, Associate Professor of Information Science, University of Colorado Boulder 2023 was the year of AI hype.
  • One of the major AI debates of 2023 was around the role of ChatGPT and similar chatbots in education.
  • The more people understand how AI works, the more empowered they are to use it and to critique it.
  • I hope that universities that are rushing to hire more technical AI experts put just as much effort into hiring AI ethicists.


Anjana Susarla receives funding from the National Institute of Health and the Omura-Saxena Professorship in Responsible AI Casey Fiesler receives funding from the National Science Foundation, and is currently a funded Visiting Fellow with the Notre Dame-IBM Tech Ethics Lab. Kentaro Toyama's research is funded in part by the National Science Foundation.

Innosphere Ventures Receives $2 Million U.S. EDA Grant to Power Innovation and Boost Life Sciences Ecosystem Building in the Heart of America

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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The U.S. EDA award signifies a critical investment in the future of life sciences innovation.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. EDA award signifies a critical investment in the future of life sciences innovation.
  • This grant enables us to drive innovation, strengthen the life sciences ecosystem, and create lasting economic impact not just locally but for the entire United States."
  • "We extend a warm invitation to entrepreneurs, university faculty, investors, foundations, and all stakeholders who share our vision of advancing the life sciences ecosystem.
  • This grant represents a pivotal moment for Innosphere Ventures and the broader innovation community in the central United States.

Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders Named 2023 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Today, Sports Illustrated (SI) revealed Deion Sanders, the University of Colorado Buffaloes head football coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer, as the 2023 Sportsperson of the Year .

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  • Today, Sports Illustrated (SI) revealed Deion Sanders, the University of Colorado Buffaloes head football coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer, as the 2023 Sportsperson of the Year .
  • The strides made in Boulder alone don’t fully explain why Sanders is SI’s 2023 Sportsperson of the Year.
  • “Deion Sanders dominated the sports conversation in 2023 as a transformative figure not just in Colorado, but for the entire realm of college sports,” said Stephen Cannella, Editor in Chief of Sports Illustrated.
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