Organizations

The 2020 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards Recognize Seven STEM Educators for Their Innovative Use of Data-Collection Technology

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Vernier, National Science Teachers Association, Organizations, Education

BEAVERTON, Ore., April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Vernier Software & Technology and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) announce the seven winners of the 2020 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards.

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  • BEAVERTON, Ore., April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Vernier Software & Technology and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) announce the seven winners of the 2020 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards.
  • "This year's winners demonstrate true innovation and creativity when it comes to engaging students in scientific discovery using data-collection technology," said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & Technology.
  • "While school closures are impacting in-person teaching, we are proud to recognize these educators and look forward to our technology supporting these noteworthy projects once schools reopen."
  • To learn more about the winners of the 2020 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards, visit https://www.vernier.com/2020/03/30/2020-vernier-nsta-technology-award-wi... .

Hackster.io and UNDP Rally Global Engineering Community to Combat COVID-19 Through ‘Detect and Protect Challenge’

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Software, Practice Management, Networks, Internet, Health, Data management, Infectious diseases, Technology, Economic development, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Development Programme, Organizations, Economy, Progress, Avnet, UNDP

We are proud to partner with the UNDP to activate local technology ecosystems to develop, shape and implement open-source solutions that can help detect and protect against COVID-19 around the world.

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  • We are proud to partner with the UNDP to activate local technology ecosystems to develop, shape and implement open-source solutions that can help detect and protect against COVID-19 around the world.
  • Through this challenge, we hope to bring forward some truly unique solutions that could make a real impact on the global fight against COVID-19.
  • The UNDP will select the top ten inventions, whose creators will receive global recognition and monetary awards for their contribution to society and humankind.
  • On the ground in nearly 170 countries and territories, we offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations.

Medical Science & Computing is Awarded a Position on the NIH NHLBI Professional, Scientific, and Administrative Support Services 5-Year, $50M BPA

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Health, Articles, Organizations

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Medical Science & Computing (MSC), a Dovel company, announced today that they have been awarded a position on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Professional, Scientific, and Administrative Support Services 5-year, $50M BPA.

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Medical Science & Computing (MSC), a Dovel company, announced today that they have been awarded a position on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Professional, Scientific, and Administrative Support Services 5-year, $50M BPA.
  • "We are honored to be a long-standing NIH partner and to continue our relationship supporting NHLBI in their scientific and clinical research," said Damon Griggs, Dovel's Chief Executive Officer.
  • "We are committed to serving NIH's mission through implementation of innovative approaches for streamlining and disseminating research efforts, enhancing knowledge sharing, and improving public health."
  • The purview of the DIR's research is broad, encompassing investigations into the basic principles of molecular, cellular, and organ-level biology and their relationship to disease.

Sisvel Announces the Launch of its MIOTY LPWAN Licensing Program

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Technology, Professional services, Science, Semiconductor, Engineering, Research, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Audio, Video, Networks, Internet, Legal, Mobile, Wireless, Hardware, Data management, Consumer electronics, Consulting, Monopoly, Patent, LPWAN, Fraunhofer Society, Articles, Technology, Organizations

Sisvel International S.A. (Sisvel) announced today the launch of its MIOTY Licensing Platform, a new joint patent licensing effort for the MIOTY technology.

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  • Sisvel International S.A. (Sisvel) announced today the launch of its MIOTY Licensing Platform, a new joint patent licensing effort for the MIOTY technology.
  • In addition, Sisvel offers a license to patents complementary to MIOTY implementations.
  • The MIOTY Licensing Platform remains open to additional patent owners with relevant patents.
  • The MIOTY LPWAN technology has been developed jointly by Fraunhofer IIS and Diehl Metering.

KBR Helps to Ensure a Weather-Ready Nation through $128M NOAA Contract

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Private military contractors, Organizations, United States, Science, KBR, NASA, United States Geological Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Forward-looking statement

This firm-fixed-price contract is a recompete of a contract the company previously won in 2017.

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  • This firm-fixed-price contract is a recompete of a contract the company previously won in 2017.
  • "The program is a model public-private partnership and we look forward to continuing this important program with KBR and all the partner networks," he said.
  • For more than 30 years, KBR has worked with government agencies, such as NOAA, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and NASA, fortifying their Earth science and data visualization operations.
  • Except as required by law, KBR undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP is Investigating Claims on Behalf of Sterling Bancorp, Inc. Investors

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Companies, Meltzer, Fiduciary, Sterling Bancorp, Limited liability partnership, Topaz, Organizations, Law

RADNOR, Pa., April 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP is currently investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law against certain officers and directors of Sterling Bancorp, Inc. (Sterling) (NASDAQ: SBT).

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  • RADNOR, Pa., April 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP is currently investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law against certain officers and directors of Sterling Bancorp, Inc. (Sterling) (NASDAQ: SBT).
  • Two-thirds of Sterlings loans, or four-fifths of its residential loans, were offered through Sterlings Advantage Loan program.
  • Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check is a driving force behind corporate governance reform, and has recovered billions of dollars on behalf of institutional and individual investors from the United States and around the world.
  • Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP

U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham Statement on 2020 Census Operational Adjustments Due to COVID-19

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Monday, April 13, 2020
White House, Federal Government, Public policy, Government, State, Local, Public policy, Other Policy Issues, Other Government, United States Census, Census, Organizations, Statistics

Over 70 million households have responded to date, representing over 48% of all households in America.

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  • Over 70 million households have responded to date, representing over 48% of all households in America.
  • In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Census Bureau is adjusting 2020 Census operations in order to:
    Protect the health and safety of the American public and Census Bureau employees.
  • The Census Bureau temporarily suspended 2020 Census field data collection activities in March.
  • In order to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau is seeking statutory relief from Congress of 120 additional calendar days to deliver final apportionment counts.

CoreSite Realty Corporation Announces Change to a Virtual 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

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Monday, April 13, 2020
Data management, Technology, Other Construction & Property, Telecommunications, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Networks, Shareholders, Meetings, Annual general meeting, Proxy, Elections, Direct democracy, Corporate law, Articles, Proxy voting, Organizations

The previously announced date and time of the Annual Meeting has not changed.

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  • The previously announced date and time of the Annual Meeting has not changed.
  • Stockholders at the close of business on March 20, 2020, the record date, will be able to attend and participate in the Annual Meeting online by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/COR2020 , where they will be able to listen to the Annual Meeting live, submit questions and vote.
  • Only stockholders with a valid 16-digit control number, will be able to attend the Annual Meeting online and vote and submit questions.
  • Whether or not a stockholder plans to attend the Annual Meeting, they are urged to vote and submit their proxy in advance of the Annual Meeting by one of the methods described in the proxy materials for the Annual Meeting.

NCOA Launches COVID-19 Community Response Fund

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Monday, April 13, 2020
Articles, Ageism, National Council on Aging, Organizations, Health, NCOA, Nonprofit organization, Old age

ARLINGTON, Va., April 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Council on Aging (NCOA) today launched a COVID-19 Community Response Fund to immediately begin raising and distributing funds to hard-hit community-based organizations that are directly serving older adults during the pandemic.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Council on Aging (NCOA) today launched a COVID-19 Community Response Fund to immediately begin raising and distributing funds to hard-hit community-based organizations that are directly serving older adults during the pandemic.
  • "Community organizations that serve older adults are heroes on the front lines of today's pandemic," said Anna Maria Chvez , NCOA Interim President & CEO.
  • NCOA is looking for leading corporations, foundations, and philanthropic organizations to support local nonprofits through the Fund.
  • If your organization is looking for a way to make a difference for them, I encourage you to support NCOA's COVID-19 Community Response Fund," Chvez said.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE (CAI) PROVIDES RESOURCES TO HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS AND CONDOMINIUMS IMPACTED BY COVID-19

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Monday, April 13, 2020
Organizations, Real estate, Government, Community Associations Institute, Homeowner association, Community association, Condominium, Housing cooperative

Living in close contact to others is creating concerns for homeowners, board members, community managers, and business partners.

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  • Living in close contact to others is creating concerns for homeowners, board members, community managers, and business partners.
  • To navigate these challenges and offer sensible solutions, Community Associations Institute (CAI) has published a free coronavirus resource page offering best practices and guidelines for community associations navigating the COVID-19 crisis.
  • Since 1973, Community Associations Institute (CAI) has been the leading provider of resources and information for homeowners, volunteer board leaders, professional managers, and business professionals in the nearly 350,000 homeowners associations, condominiums, and housing cooperatives in the United States and millions of communities worldwide.
  • Our mission is to inspire professionalism, effective leadership, and responsible citizenshipideals reflected in community associations that are preferred places to call home.