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McLean, VA-based A-TEK, Inc. Announces Dr. William Vantine Has Joined A-TEK’s Board of Directors

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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A-TEK, Inc. announced today that long-time government executive Dr. William “Bill” Vantine has joined its Board of Directors.

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  • A-TEK, Inc. announced today that long-time government executive Dr. William “Bill” Vantine has joined its Board of Directors.
  • Dr. Vantine currently serves on the Board of Directors for several private sector corporations as well as NASA’s International Space Station (ISS) Advisory Committee.
  • In 2019, Bill was named GovCon CEO of the year, and in 2021 the WashingtonExec DoD Private Sector Executive of the Year.
  • Dr. Vantine received his undergraduate and Master’s degrees at George Washington University and his Ph.D. at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

EPAM Welcomes Chandra McMahon to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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NEWTOWN, Pa., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM), a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company, today announced the selection of Chandra McMahon to its Board of Directors. With more than 30 years of experience in senior leadership managing large and complex security programs, Ms. McMahon adds outstanding management experience and support to EPAM's diverse group of board members.

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  • Bringing extensive cybersecurity expertise and a diverse background working in software development, IT solutions and enterprise resiliency
    NEWTOWN, Pa., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM), a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company, today announced the selection of Chandra McMahon to its Board of Directors.
  • With more than 30 years of experience in senior leadership managing large and complex security programs, Ms. McMahon adds outstanding management experience and support to EPAM's diverse group of board members.
  • "We're pleased to welcome Chandra to EPAM's board of directors," said Arkadiy Dobkin, CEO & President, EPAM.
  • To see the complete list of EPAM board members, visit: epam.com/about/who-we-are/leadership

The Packaging Recycling Design Challenge Digital Series Returns, Tasking Designers to Create Innovative and Sustainable Packages Using Paper

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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The Packaging Recycling Design Challenge, presented by the Paper and Packaging Board’s How Life Unfolds® campaign , returns with new designers and judges for a new challenge!

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  • The Packaging Recycling Design Challenge, presented by the Paper and Packaging Board’s How Life Unfolds® campaign , returns with new designers and judges for a new challenge!
  • Given only 10 hours, the designers are tasked to create innovative designs using only paper-based materials and survive the ultimate test - the drop challenge.
  • The second episode: “Produce Subscription Box” brings attention to the obstacles to safely ship delicate produce using sustainable and recyclable materials.
  • The challenge aims to generate awareness surrounding sustainable packaging options and solutions, highlighting the renewable nature of paper.

ONE Gas Adds New Member to Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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TULSA, Okla., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ONE Gas, Inc. (NYSE: OGS) has appointed Deborah Hersman to its board of directors, effective June 29, 2023, expanding its board from eight to nine members.

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  • TULSA, Okla., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ONE Gas, Inc. (NYSE: OGS) has appointed Deborah Hersman to its board of directors, effective June 29, 2023, expanding its board from eight to nine members.
  • "Debbie Hersman brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our board," said John W. Gibson, ONE Gas chairman.
  • "It's a pleasure to welcome a new member to the ONE Gas Board of Directors at the conclusion of a successful director selection process," said Eduardo A. Rodriguez, chairman of the corporate governance committee.
  • She currently serves on the board of directors of NiSource Inc., an electric and gas utility.

ARC Awards $5.2+ Million to Create Workforce and Business Opportunities Across Seven Appalachian States

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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In partnership with Toyota in West Virginia and Mississippi, West Virginia Jefferson Medical Center , J.W.

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  • In partnership with Toyota in West Virginia and Mississippi, West Virginia Jefferson Medical Center , J.W.
  • Virginia Tech is collaborating with 11 organizations across six states to develop the plan.
  • “I strongly believe that the key to transforming Appalachia’s economic vitality can be found in vision and collaboration across state lines,” said ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin.
  • “These investments will support businesses, create good-paying jobs to meet industry workforce needs, and help hard-working Americans in underserved communities access new opportunities.

Alcorn State’s School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences awarded $1.5 million collaboration grant from USDA

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Lorman, Mississippi, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (SAAS) at Alcorn State University has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to foster a diverse agricultural workforce.

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  • Lorman, Mississippi, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (SAAS) at Alcorn State University has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to foster a diverse agricultural workforce.
  • As part of a collaboration grant with Tennessee State University, SAAS received $1.5 million for the “From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals Program” (NextGen).
  • “We are immensely proud of the work that our School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences continues to do to prepare our students for today’s agricultural workforce,” said Dr. Ontario Wooden, interim president of Alcorn State.
  • Of the 33 awarded projects across 24 states, only five were awarded in Tier 3 projects up to $20 million, including at least three institutions across two states.

Pratt & Whitney and Virginia Tech Pioneer Laser-Optical Thrust and Emissions Measurement for Gas Turbines

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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PARIS, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- Pratt & Whitney and Virginia Tech today announced a pioneering new technology for calculating thrust using lasers to enable high fidelity measurement of key gas turbine engine parameters including velocity, temperature, and density. Known as Filtered Rayleigh Scattering for Thrust measurement (FRST), this new optical instrumentation technique offers significant advantages compared to traditional sensors and probes, which will support the development of more efficient engine core technologies and could enable the measurement of non-CO2 particulate emissions in flight.

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  • "The ability to use lasers and optical sensors represents a major step forward in engine instrumentation technology and is testament to the longstanding collaboration within the Pratt & Whitney Center of Excellence at Virginia Tech," said Geoff Hunt, senior vice president, engineering and technology, Pratt & Whitney.
  • Pratt & Whitney and Virginia Tech's joint research team successfully measured engine thrust using FRST optical techniques on a research engine in a test stand at Virginia Tech recording similar accuracy to that of traditional sensors and probes.
  • Pratt & Whitney and Virginia Tech have a long-standing collaboration in propulsion technology development, with a focus on advanced instrumentation.
  • The collaboration enables multiple graduate level projects and internships at Virginia Tech and Pratt & Whitney.

Industry Veteran Bob McDonald, formerly VP of Operations for Marshall Hotels & Resorts, Joins Murphy Asset Management

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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CHICAGO, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Murphy Asset Management, based in Chicago, IL, expands its team as the portfolio and client base continue to grow. 2022 was the best year of growth since the company started more than a decade ago, and the first half of 2023 shows no signs of slowing down.

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  • Murphy Asset Management, headquartered in Chicago, IL, welcomes Bob McDonald to the team as Managing Director.
  • CHICAGO, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Murphy Asset Management , based in Chicago, IL, expands its team as the portfolio and client base continue to grow.
  • McDonald brings 30 years of expertise in hospitality management, having served as VP of Operations for several third-party management companies including Marshall/TPG Hotels and Resorts, and privately-owned management groups.
  • After opening his first hotel, the highly successful Hyatt Centric the Loop Chicago, he formed Murphy Asset Management.

Bioplastics Industry Size Expected to Expands with Rising Trends for Biodegradable Products - Grand View Research, Inc.

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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The food & beverage and consumer goods manufacturers expect eco-friendly products to be sought to minimize energy costs, waste and carbon footprint.

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  • The food & beverage and consumer goods manufacturers expect eco-friendly products to be sought to minimize energy costs, waste and carbon footprint.
  • For instance, corn starch has gained ground in surgical devices and food- packaging and –bags, prompting forward-looking companies to foster their footprint.
  • The flourishing healthcare sector in the U.S., U.K., China and India has expedited the penetration of biopharma plastics.
  • The prevalence of cancer has compelled industry leaders to invest in the portfolio.

Bioplastics Industry Size Expected to Expands with Rising Trends for Biodegradable Products - Grand View Research, Inc.

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Starch, International, Plastic, San Francisco Mandatory Recycling and Composting Ordinance, Petroleum, Dow, Prevalence, Carbon footprint, IARC, David White (officer of arms), State university system, Statera BioPharma, Polymer, Aladdin (food & beverage containers), GHG, Technology policy, USD, Plastics industry, Chemical substance, PHA, Mastectomy, Investment, USDA, SAN, Growth, PLA, International Agency for Research on Cancer, Biodegradable plastic, Policy, WHO, Research, R, Textile, Virginia Tech, Red Data Book of the Russian Federation, Breast cancer, Disease, Syringe, Retail, Speciality chemicals, Recycling, Renewable energy, Science, Cancer

The food & beverage and consumer goods manufacturers expect eco-friendly products to be sought to minimize energy costs, waste and carbon footprint.

Key Points: 
  • The food & beverage and consumer goods manufacturers expect eco-friendly products to be sought to minimize energy costs, waste and carbon footprint.
  • For instance, corn starch has gained ground in surgical devices and food- packaging and –bags, prompting forward-looking companies to foster their footprint.
  • The flourishing healthcare sector in the U.S., U.K., China and India has expedited the penetration of biopharma plastics.
  • The prevalence of cancer has compelled industry leaders to invest in the portfolio.