University of Delaware

AIChE Selected by DOE to Lead New Hydrogen Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Recycling Consortium 

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Hydrogen, Delaware State University, University of Houston, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Plug Power, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Recycling, Chemours, Research, University, American Institute, RDD, University of Delaware, RD, DOE, General Motors, Electrolysis, Renewable energy

Among the recipients, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) was selected to lead H2CIRC, a new “recovery and recycling” consortium charged with developing innovative and practical approaches to enable the recovery, recycling, and reuse of materials and components for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers.

Key Points: 
  • Among the recipients, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) was selected to lead H2CIRC, a new “recovery and recycling” consortium charged with developing innovative and practical approaches to enable the recovery, recycling, and reuse of materials and components for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers.
  • This development will be supported by federal funding to be awarded to AIChE for the Hydrogen Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Recycling Consortium, which totals $50 million over five years.
  • Additional DOE funding is being awarded for projects including low-cost, high-throughput electrolyzer manufacturing; electrolyzer component and supply chain development; advanced technology and component development; advanced manufacturing of fuel cell assemblies and stacks; and fuel cell supply chain development.
  • AIChE and its consortium partners will establish a blueprint across the industry for recycling electrolyzer and fuel cell systems and components, aimed at securing long-term supply chain security and environmental sustainability.

OptionMetrics Head Quantitative Researcher Garrett DeSimone Ph.D. to Give Keynote at QuantVision Conference in New York City on April 4

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Technology, Finance, Fintech, Consulting, Professional Services, Software, Data Analytics, Data Management, Asset Management, Artificial Intelligence, Conference, Risk management, Risk, IVA, Research, University, Doctor of Philosophy, DeSimone, University of Delaware, Economics, Financial economics, Quantitative research

OptionMetrics Head of Quantitative Research Garrett DeSimone Ph.D. will give a keynote on Risk Neutral Factors – Implied Variance Asymmetry and Beta at Fordham’s Quantitative Conference – QuantVision – on April 4 in New York City.

Key Points: 
  • OptionMetrics Head of Quantitative Research Garrett DeSimone Ph.D. will give a keynote on Risk Neutral Factors – Implied Variance Asymmetry and Beta at Fordham’s Quantitative Conference – QuantVision – on April 4 in New York City.
  • DeSimone, who holds a Ph.D. in Financial Economics from University of Delaware, where he served as an adjunct lecturer, will propose a new, combined factor for institutional investors to leverage in assessing risk.
  • “A common drawback of utilizing volatility as a measure to assess stocks with upside potential and risk is that it treats upside gains and downside losses as having the same relative riskiness.
  • Our research at OptionMetrics shows how integrating existing factors such as implied beta and implied variance asymmetry (IVA) into portfolio construction can provide another useful tool to assess risk,“ says DeSimone .

Small Northeast towns reign supreme as Zillow's 2023 most popular markets

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
University of Delaware, Eastern Michigan University, West Chester University, Golf, City, Retirement, Education, University, Kent State University, American Community Survey, Amusement park

SEATTLE, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The most popular market among Zillow® surfers this year was West Chester, Pennsylvania. After the West Coast ruled in 2021 and the Midwest took the top spot last year, the Northeast dominated this year's list. 

Key Points: 
  • South Portland, Maine, was the most popular seaside town, while Vermilion, Ohio, took the top spot among vacation towns.
  • Most popular on Zillow overall: West Chester, Pennsylvania
    West Chester, Pennsylvania, a quaint town of about 20,000 people near Philadelphia, took the top spot in Zillow's list of 2023's most popular markets.
  • Pinehurst was the most popular retirement town among Zillow surfers in 2023, edging out Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
  • Zillow's most popular market overall for 2023, West Chester, also took the title of the most popular college town, as the home of West Chester University.

SPEC Delivers Major Update to SPECaccel Benchmark Suite

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Benchmark, Linux, Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation, CIS, ACCEL, ARM, OpenMP, OpenACC, Associate professor, Research, Software, API, Power, SPEC, Student, University, University of Delaware, Bias, Nursing, Beauty salon, Risk management, Video game

GAINESVILLE, Va., Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC), the trusted global leader in computing benchmarks, today announced the availability of the SPECaccel 2023 benchmark suite , a major update to the SPEC ACCEL v1.4 benchmark.

Key Points: 
  • GAINESVILLE, Va., Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC), the trusted global leader in computing benchmarks, today announced the availability of the SPECaccel 2023 benchmark suite , a major update to the SPEC ACCEL v1.4 benchmark.
  • The SPECaccel 2023 benchmark suite measures the performance of key system components using computationally intensive parallel applications running under the OpenACC and OpenMP target offloading APIs.
  • “SPECaccel 2023 is a much anticipated suite for not only research but also for teaching purposes.
  • “The SPECaccel 2023 benchmark includes realistic workloads derived from scientific applications that can be run on any system to provide a reliable comparison of accelerator performance.”
    Included with the SPECaccel 2023 Benchmark Suite:
    Pre-compiled tools for Linux on a variety of architectures (x86_64, Power, ARM)
    Source code for the SPECaccel 2023 tools, for systems not covered by the pre-compiled tools
    The SPECaccel 2023 benchmark suite is available for immediate download from SPEC for $2,000.

Kyle Curley Joins Alliant Insurance Services’ Benefits Team in Pennsylvania

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Insurance, Professional Services, Economics, Alliant, Environment, Face, University of Delaware, Curley, Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, The University of Delaware, University, Business, Management

Kyle Curley has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group .

Key Points: 
  • Kyle Curley has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group .
  • Based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, Curley will work with a broad range of clients across the region to create, implement, and manage employee benefits solutions that address the complex needs of today’s business environment.
  • Curley joins Alliant with more than a decade of combined sales, financial, and benefits consulting experience.
  • It’s that drive that makes him a great addition to our team,” said Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits.

Ralph J. Cetrulo Joins The Wound Pros as Chief Financial Officer

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 20, 2023
University, American Institute, Financial management, Dean Cetrulo, Organization, Senior, Growth, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, LOS, CFO, University of Delaware, Certified Public Accountant, Marketing, Management, Science

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wound Pros, the nation's premier wound care management company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ralph J. Cetrulo as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With a sterling track record in public accounting and as CFO, his deep expertise will provide the financial stewardship required as The Wound Pros continues its rapid expansion across the country.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wound Pros , the nation's premier wound care management company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ralph J. Cetrulo as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • With a sterling track record in public accounting and as CFO, his deep expertise will provide the financial stewardship required as The Wound Pros continues its rapid expansion across the country.
  • Cetrulo is a distinguished member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Delaware Society of Certified Public Accountants.
  • As we rapidly expand our footprint across the United States, his leadership will be pivotal in shaping our financial strategy and driving sustainable growth."

SolAgra Contracts with University of Delaware for Agrivoltaics Research

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Faculty, Food, University, College, Atmosphere, Agrivoltaics, University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Farmer, Electrical engineering, Energy transformation, Microclimate, Research, Lettuce, Sunlight, Student, Soil science, Computer engineering, Institute of Energy Conversion, Natural Resources, Hegedűs, ISCB Senior Scientist Award, University of Delaware, Electricity, Rain, Renewable energy, Agriculture, Engineering

SolAgra plans to build and launch the solar arrays for the 2024 growing season.

Key Points: 
  • SolAgra plans to build and launch the solar arrays for the 2024 growing season.
  • Demonstrating mutual benefits should provide information on the potential to use agricultural land for large-scale dual-use PV installations.
  • "UDel is really excited to be partnering with SolAgra to be the first demonstration site for this new type of agrivoltaic system.
  • Patents that protect SolAgra Farming – the unique agrivoltaics technology that provides DynamicShifting and CounterTracking of elevated solar arrays to support the dual use of farmland.

Summer Interns at Black Talon Security Gain Invaluable Experience

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Technology, Human Resources, Security, Professional Services, Software, Networks, Training, University, Education, Creativity, University of Delaware, Growth, AI, Student, Black Talon, Culture, Tourism, Nursing

This summer, Black Talon Security welcomed a talented group of ambitious young minds as part of its Summer Internship Program.

Key Points: 
  • This summer, Black Talon Security welcomed a talented group of ambitious young minds as part of its Summer Internship Program.
  • "We are thrilled to host this year's exceptional group of summer interns," said Sue Griffin, Chief Operating Officer.
  • "I am grateful for the chance to intern at Black Talon Security," expressed Karl Thimm, an intern from The University of Delaware.
  • For more information about Black Talon Security, please visit www.blacktalonsecurity.com

GenScript to Host Third Annual Gene & Cell Engineering Virtual Summit

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 20, 2023
CRISPR, Biotechnology, University, Genetic engineering, Gene editing, GenScript Biotech, Artificial gene synthesis, Cancer, Head, UCSD, Research, Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria, USA Inc., Autoimmunity, EDT, Editas Medicine, Transplant, Discovery, Human, Berlin Center, Engineering, Disease, Cell, Drug discovery, Lymphocyte, Cell engineering, UCLA, University of Delaware, Summit, Synthetic biology, Fine chemical, Vaccine, Medical device

PISCATAWAY, N.J., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GenScript USA Inc., the world's leading life-science research tools and services provider, announced its third annual GenScript Gene & Cell Engineering Virtual Summit, which will feature in-depth discussions and research presentations on the crucial gene-synthesis and cell-editing technologies that are transforming scientific and biomedical research today. 

Key Points: 
  • This free Summit will be held on July 26, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT.
  • "As a leader in gene synthesis and gene editing technologies, GenScript has been fortunate to work with many pioneering scientists in cell and gene engineering," said Ray Chen, Ph.D., president of GenScript Life Science Group.
  • The summit showcases the role of genetic engineering in revolutionizing life-science research, advancing gene and cell therapies, and enabling the efficient development of invaluable biotherapeutics for various human diseases.
  • Dr. Yongli Shan, associate director of discovery biology at Vicinitas Therapeutics — Advancing protein stabilization therapeutic development and DUBTAC drug discovery through gene and cell engineering.

Costa Rica showcases its selection of educational services at the NAFSA 2023 Annual Conference & Expo

Retrieved on: 
Friday, June 2, 2023
Online, Learning, UH, University, University of Michigan, Education, COIL, Central bank, Mohawk College, UNIBE, Universidad Central del Este, Veritas, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, UPC, Research, Multimedia, Sungshin Women's University, Students' union, University of Utah, Student, UC, University of Nebraska Omaha, University of California, Berkeley, Pleasure, Costa Ricans, UIA, University of Delaware, Environment, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Central Bank of Costa Rica, Nursing, Tourism, NAFSA

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Costa Rican foreign trade promoter, PROCOMER, in conjunction with the universities Veritas, UH, UC, UIA, ULACIT, UISIL and UNIBE, and the Consorcio Global Edu promotes the Costa Rican education proposals to professionals from more than 100 countries at the trade fair for education, NAFSA 2023, taking place from May 30 to June 2 in Washington D.C., USA.

Key Points: 
  • This trade fair, aimed at the higher education sector, brings together hundreds of experts representing academic institutions, consulting companies, suppliers, and other stakeholders of great importance to the sector, thus offering the chance to address issues pertaining to the internationalization of educational services in Costa Rica.
  • The Costa Rican delegation presents itself at the country stand,Esencial COSTA RICA, with business programs for each participant and where the delegation provides information on the Costa Rican higher education proposals.
  • The goal of participating in NAFSA is to discover emerging trends in student mobility, establish new relationships with university partners,create networking opportunities in education, and identify global market needs.
  • Currently, Costa Rica stands out for its focus on sustainability and the stewardship of the environment as part of its education proposal, aspects that have been differentiating Costa Rica from other destinations, contributing to its positioning worldwide.