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LIS Technologies Inc. Strengthens its Technical Team with the Addition of Randall L. Beatty, Ph.D. as its Director for Regulatory Affairs

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Ambassador to Russia and distinguished research and development staff member in the Nuclear Security and Isotope Technology Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, as its Director for Regulatory Affairs.

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  • Ambassador to Russia and distinguished research and development staff member in the Nuclear Security and Isotope Technology Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, as its Director for Regulatory Affairs.
  • “The United States has shown a strong interest in finding safe, domestic energy solutions,” said Randall L. Beatty, Ph.D., Director for Regulatory Affairs for LIS Technologies Inc. “Nuclear energy presents a promising option to meet this demand.
  • Figure 1 - LIS Technologies Inc. Appoints Randall L. Beatty, Ph.D., as its Director for Regulatory Affairs.
  • He was also a senior diplomatic officer in Moscow Russia and the Deputy Executive Director for the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC).

AMD Hires Thomas Zacharia to Expand Strategic AI Relationships

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Monday, March 4, 2024

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced that Thomas Zacharia has joined AMD as senior vice president of strategic technology partnerships and public policy.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced that Thomas Zacharia has joined AMD as senior vice president of strategic technology partnerships and public policy.
  • Zacharia will lead the global expansion of AMD public/private relationships with governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other organizations to help fast-track the deployment of customized AMD-powered AI solutions to meet rapidly growing number of global projects and applications targeting the deployment of AI for the public good.
  • As well, getting to work with the AMD team for the launch of Frontier, I saw first-hand the capabilities of AMD leadership team and its leadership technology solutions,” said Zacharia.
  • Frontier is powered by AMD EPYC™ processors and AMD Instinct™ accelerators and has been the fastest supercomputer in the world, according to the Top500 list, since May of 2022.

Type One Energy Collaborates with TVA, ORNL on Potential Fusion Prototype at Bull Run Plant

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

In partnership with TVA and ORNL, Type One Energy will explore subsequent opportunities to further advance commercial deployment of fusion energy in the East Tennessee region.

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  • In partnership with TVA and ORNL, Type One Energy will explore subsequent opportunities to further advance commercial deployment of fusion energy in the East Tennessee region.
  • Infinity One will allow Type One Energy to verify important design features of its high field stellarator fusion pilot plant, particularly those related to operating efficiency, reliability, maintainability, and affordability.
  • Type One Energy will establish its headquarters in East Tennessee, creating over 300 high-paying jobs within the next five years.
  • “Our administration created the Nuclear Energy Fund in partnership with the Tennessee General Assembly to recruit companies like Type One Energy.

U.S. Space & Rocket Center brings in leading AI experts for symposium Four-day event begins Tuesday, Feb. 20

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Space & Rocket Center's Space Camp Institute® is holding a four-day symposium on one of today's most compelling topics, artificial intelligence. More than 40 speakers from industry leaders like Amazon, Microsoft, Deloitte, and Booz Allen Hamilton will address the practical applications of AI in healthcare, cyber security, manufacturing, space exploration, the entertainment industry and much more.

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  • U.S. Space & Rocket Center to host AI Symposium with leading experts in AI Feb. 20-23, 2024.
  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Space & Rocket Center's Space Camp Institute® is holding a four-day symposium on one of today's most compelling topics, artificial intelligence.
  • Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle will join Rocket Center CEO Dr. Kimberly Robinson to open the event," AI Symposium: How to Make AI Work for You," Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 9 a.m. at the Space Camp Operations Center.
  • A limited number of spots are available online and at the Space Camp Operations Center during the symposium.

AgEagle Secures Major Contract for eBee X and eBee TAC Drones for Use by U.S. Department of Energy Laboratory

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

WICHITA (Kan.), Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) a leading provider of full stack drone, sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, announces the procurement of a fleet of eBee X and eBee TAC drones by UT-Battelle, LLC, which manages and operates the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

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  • The Blue UAS Cleared List is an index of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) approved drones providing options for the evolving mission needs of government users.
  • ORNL is the largest science and energy laboratory of the U.S. DOE, and it engages in diverse research activities that ensures America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and security challenges.
  • AgEagle’s eBee drones will support the United States Department of Energy in their national security and emergency response efforts.
  • “We believe that the U.S. Department of Energy’s choice to utilize our eBee X and eBee TAC systems underscores the value that our U.S. Government-certified drones bring to critical areas, such as research, security and emergency response.

U.S. Space & Rocket Center® and Space Camp Institute® Bring Leading AI Experts to Huntsville for a Symposium Like No Other

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Sunday, February 4, 2024

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Feb. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Space & Rocket Center®, world-renowned leader in STEM education, is proud to announce its inaugural Space Camp Institute® event, "AI Symposium: How to Make AI Work for You," taking place February 20-23, 2024. This groundbreaking exploration will propel attendees to the forefront of artificial intelligence research, and dive into its transformative potential and practical applications across diverse industries.

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  • U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL to host the inaugural Space Camp Institute event, "AI Symposium: How to Make AI Work for You" Feb. 20-23, 2024.
  • "The U.S. Space & Rocket Center has always been a launchpad for human exploration," says Dr. Kimberly Robinson, CEO and Executive Director.
  • "This AI Symposium is the perfect introduction to the Space Camp Institute, our new home for professional and corporate programming and lifelong learning."
  • More than just a conference, the AI Symposium at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an unparalleled immersive experience.

Westinghouse Reaches a Key Milestone with Accident-Tolerant Fuel Technology

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Westinghouse Electric Company provided 25 irradiated nuclear fuel rods, including accident-tolerant fuel, to Idaho National Laboratory (INL) for testing and examination, a critical step toward qualification of the new design.

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  • Westinghouse Electric Company provided 25 irradiated nuclear fuel rods, including accident-tolerant fuel, to Idaho National Laboratory (INL) for testing and examination, a critical step toward qualification of the new design.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240125022554/en/
    The shipment of advanced fuel, designed by Westinghouse, arriving at INL following its irradiation in a commercial nuclear power plant.
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    Designed by Westinghouse, this new fuel technology with enhanced safety features will enable nuclear power plants to extend the generation of electricity from the current 18 months to 24 months, reducing refueling outages while delivering significant cost savings for customers and generating less spent nuclear fuel.
  • Westinghouse is a leading supplier of nuclear fuel, providing a uniquely diversified portfolio in the industry across nuclear reactor types, including PWR, BWR, AGR, and VVER.

Zeno Power Secures Radioisotope Fuel Supply from DOE to Build Full-Scale RPSs

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Friday, January 26, 2024

OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeno Power announced today that it has secured Strontium-90 (Sr-90) material from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to fuel its initial full-scale radioisotope power systems (RPSs) for national security and space exploration missions.

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  • OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeno Power announced today that it has secured Strontium-90 (Sr-90) material from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to fuel its initial full-scale radioisotope power systems (RPSs) for national security and space exploration missions.
  • RPSs are compact devices that convert heat from the decay of radioisotopes into a persistent and reliable supply of clean energy.
  • Space, the Arctic, and the seabed are increasingly strategic domains in the wake of renewed great power competition.
  • Through a new public-private partnership, Zeno Power and DOE's Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) will recycle a legacy Sr-90 RPS – the BUP-500 – into fuel for Zeno's RPSs.

ASC24 Finals Set for April in Shanghai: Focus on Cutting-Edge Large Language Model Inference and Seepage Simulation!

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Following the rigorous preliminary round, the chosen teams are set to clash in the finals hosted at Shanghai University from April 9 to 13.

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  • Following the rigorous preliminary round, the chosen teams are set to clash in the finals hosted at Shanghai University from April 9 to 13.
  • The competition spectrum encompasses tasks such as optimizing Large Language Model inference, Seepage Numerical Simulation, and tackling the HPL and HPCG benchmarks.
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    ASC24 Opening Ceremony: Experts and Representatives of Participating Teams (Photo: Business Wire)
    The ASC24 Large Language Model (LLM) Inference Optimization Challenge has become a focal point of attention for all the participants.
  • In this challenge, participating teams are tasked with constructing and optimizing inference engines using the widely adopted open-source LLM, LLaMA2.

DARPA Advances PsiQuantum to Second Phase of Utility-Scale Quantum Computing Program

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

This program was envisioned by DARPA to include an escalating engagement over a multi-phase, multi-year effort.

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  • This program was envisioned by DARPA to include an escalating engagement over a multi-phase, multi-year effort.
  • The year-long government diligence effort determined that PsiQuantum’s photonic approach is worthy of elevating to the next phase of the US2QC program.
  • As the quantum computing industry has matured, it has become widely acknowledged that “utility-scale” commercially useful quantum computing requires large-scale systems and error correction.
  • As the PsiQuantum effort moves to the next phase, the focus will shift to PsiQuantum’s design for a fault-tolerant prototype.