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SIAM Announces Class of 2024 Fellows

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Philadelphia, PA, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) is pleased to announce the 2024 Class of SIAM Fellows.

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  • Philadelphia, PA, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) is pleased to announce the 2024 Class of SIAM Fellows.
  • Through their various contributions, SIAM Fellows form a crucial group of individuals helping to advance the fields of applied mathematics, computational science, and data science.
  • Hans De Sterck, University of Waterloo, is being recognized for contributions to scientific computing methods including multilevel and nonlinear solvers, and for exemplary scientific leadership and service to SIAM.
  • Fred S. Roberts, Rutgers University, is being recognized for distinguished research in discrete mathematics, leadership of major research centers, and service to SIAM.

Opentrons Announces New Robotics Education Initiative Demonstrating Commitment to Laboratory Automation for Students

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Opentrons Labworks, Inc ., a leader in lab automation and makers of accessible lab robotics, today announced the launch of Opentrons® for Education, an exclusive offering for educators to bring lab automation to the classroom.

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  • Opentrons Labworks, Inc ., a leader in lab automation and makers of accessible lab robotics, today announced the launch of Opentrons® for Education, an exclusive offering for educators to bring lab automation to the classroom.
  • Opentrons is building a first-of-its-kind ecosystem for teaching with automation, which includes education pricing and support, along with access to a community of educators already teaching with Opentrons.
  • Opentrons for Education is the key to unlocking a new era of hands-on, innovative learning in the realm of laboratory sciences.
  • in Automated Science Program, Computational Biology Department at Carnegie Mellon University, said, “This initiative underscores Opentrons' commitment to shaping the future of laboratory automation education for aspiring scientists.

Student Housing Preleasing Continues Historic Pace, Reports Yardi Matrix

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Last month, the average student housing preleasing rate for Yardi 200 schools reached 61.5 percent, marking a 450-basis-point increase year-over-year, according to the latest Yardi® Matrix National Student Housing Report.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Last month, the average student housing preleasing rate for Yardi 200 schools reached 61.5 percent, marking a 450-basis-point increase year-over-year, according to the latest Yardi® Matrix National Student Housing Report .
  • Yardi Matrix forecasts that 46,285 new beds will come online in 2024, improving considerably on the 35,610 beds delivered in 2023.
  • Gain more insight in the new Yardi Matrix National Student Housing Report.
  • Yardi Matrix covers multifamily, student housing, vacant land, industrial, office, retail and self storage property types.

Former KPMG Chairman and CEO Lynne Doughtie Assumes Role as Chair of LUNGevity's Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LUNGevity Foundation, the nation's leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization, announced today the appointment of Lynne Doughtie, former KPMG chairman and CEO, as chair of its Board of Directors. Doughtie, who has served as a dedicated member of the LUNGevity Board since 2016, brings a wealth of experience and personal commitment to LUNGevity's mission.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LUNGevity Foundation, the nation's leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization, announced today the appointment of Lynne Doughtie, former KPMG chairman and CEO, as chair of its Board of Directors.
  • Doughtie, who has served as a dedicated member of the LUNGevity Board since 2016, brings a wealth of experience and personal commitment to LUNGevity's mission.
  • In 2015, she became the first woman to be elected chairman and CEO of KPMG, where she spearheaded the firm's growth and innovation, leading a team of over 29,000 professionals.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Lynne as chair of our Board of Directors," said Andrea Ferris, president and CEO of LUNGevity Foundation.

Charlotte Sports Foundation and Ally Financial Unveil 2024 Ally Tipoff Lineup and Extend Partnership through 2026

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charlotte Sports Foundation (CSF) and Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY), a financial services company with the nation's largest all-digital bank and who has become a leading brand in women's sports, announced today the lineup for the 2024 Ally Tipoff.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charlotte Sports Foundation (CSF) and Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY), a financial services company with the nation's largest all-digital bank and who has become a leading brand in women's sports, announced today the lineup for the 2024 Ally Tipoff.
  • In addition to unveiling the 2024 Ally Tipoff lineup, Ally and CSF have agreed to a multi-year partnership extension.
  • "We believe the Ally Tipoff is the premier regular season women's basketball event in the country," said CSF executive director Danny Morrison.
  • The Board of Directors that guides the Charlotte Sports Foundation boasts a dynamic roster of top Charlotte civic and business leaders.

Brevet Capital Names Mei-Li da Silva Vint Chief Commercial Officer

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Brevet Capital (“Brevet”), a leading credit investment and specialty finance firm, today announced the appointment of Mei-Li da Silva Vint to Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately.

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  • Brevet Capital (“Brevet”), a leading credit investment and specialty finance firm, today announced the appointment of Mei-Li da Silva Vint to Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately.
  • Ms. da Silva Vint is a seasoned professional and longtime executive at Brevet, previously serving as the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer and navigating several of its most complex transactions.
  • With almost two decades of experience executing M&A, private equity, and venture capital transactions, Ms. da Silva Vint possesses a deep expertise within Brevet’s core sectors of focus.
  • Doug Monticciolo, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Brevet Capital, commented, “Mei-Li is a seasoned, savvy investment professional with a diverse and unique skillset.

Monkee's of Williamsburg Owner Thrilled to Share 'Personal Favorites' with Community

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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WILLIAMSBURG, Va., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Monkee's Franchising welcomes new Virginia location.

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  • Christina Wallace, the operator of Monkee's of Williamsburg and an enterprising store owner, has always been firmly rooted in the state of Virginia.
  • Originally from Poquoson, Va, Christina attended Virginia Tech and has worked in Williamsburg real estate since 2004.
  • In 2017, Christina and her husband Nick moved to Williamsburg and now live here with their daughter Waverly and two dogs Rosie and Sydney.
  • For more information about the store opening and Monkee's Franchising, visit @monkeesofwilliamsburg on Instagram and shopmonkees.com
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HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF R. SCOTT TIDEY AS PRESIDENT

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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GLEN ALLEN, Va., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (the "Company) (NYSE: HBB) announced today that R. Scott Tidey, Senior Vice President-Global Sales of the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. ("Hamilton Beach Brands"), has been appointed President of the Company, effective immediately.

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  • GLEN ALLEN, Va., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (the "Company) (NYSE: HBB) announced today that R. Scott Tidey, Senior Vice President-Global Sales of the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. ("Hamilton Beach Brands"), has been appointed President of the Company, effective immediately.
  • "Scott's appointment as President of our Company is part of a long-standing succession plan.
  • Mr. Tidey most previously served as the Senior Vice President, Global Sales of Hamilton Beach Brands since January 2023.
  • Before that, he served as Senior Vice President, Consumer Sales & Marketing of Hamilton Beach Brands from March 2021 to January 2023, and as Senior Vice President, North America Sales and Marketing of Hamilton Beach Brands, from 2010 to March 2021.

Real Estate Giant CoStar Group Selects Arlington, Va. for Global Headquarters

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va. , Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CoStar Group, a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets, has selected Arlington County, Va. for its global headquarters, announced Arlington Economic Development. The real estate giant will relocate to Central Place Tower, a 560,000-square-foot office building in Arlington, Va. in late 2024. CoStar Group will occupy 175,000 square feet of commercial office space and employ 650 workers at the facility, located at 1201 Wilson Boulevard.

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  • The real estate giant will relocate to Central Place Tower, a 560,000-square-foot office building in Arlington, Va. in late 2024.
  • CoStar Group will occupy 175,000 square feet of commercial office space and employ 650 workers at the facility, located at 1201 Wilson Boulevard.
  • CoStar Group joins additional businesses with headquarters of note in Arlington, including AES, Amazon, Boeing, Nestlé and RTX.
  • CoStar Group will pay $13,951,900 to Arlington County to obtain sole use of the observation deck at 1201 Wilson Boulevard.

Digital Locations CEO Rich Berliner Discussed Future of 6G Wireless Technology with Top Industry Experts

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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SANTA BARBARA, CA, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Locations, Inc. (OTCMKTS:DLOC), the developer of SatennaTM, a breakthrough technology that will enable delivery of high-speed Internet from satellites directly to smartphones all over the world, today announced that in a recent podcast, its CEO, Rich Berliner, spoke with Dr. Ted Rappaport, founding director of NYU Wireless, and Dr. Arjuna Madanayake, Associate Professor at Florida International University, about their work on channel modeling, precision timing, chip design, chip measurement and the future of 6G wireless.

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  • Ted Rapport and Arjuna Madanayake report on channel modeling, precision timing, chip design, chip measurement, and the future of 6G wireless.
  • During the conversation, both Dr. Rappaport and Dr. Madanayake stressed the importance of the standardized measurement facility they are creating.
  • Future wireless is going to have multiple antennas, multiple threads, and multiple parallel paths.
  • Dr. Rappaport is the founding director of NYU WIRELESS, the world's first academic research center to combine engineering, computer science, and medicine.