Illinois Institute of Technology

Tamara McClain Appointed New Associate Vice President of Academic Partnerships and Learning Resources

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - July 10, 2023) - In her new role as Associate Vice President of Academic Partnerships and Learning Resources at College of DuPage, Tamara McClain is focused on fostering academic pathways for all students to ensure equal access to education.

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  • Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - July 10, 2023) - In her new role as Associate Vice President of Academic Partnerships and Learning Resources at College of DuPage, Tamara McClain is focused on fostering academic pathways for all students to ensure equal access to education.
  • Most recently, McClain served as COD Interim Associate Vice President of Academic Partnerships and Learning Resources.
  • "The community college environment holds a special place in my heart," said McClain, who joined the College in 2016.
  • "Tamara's invaluable expertise and dedication in cultivating collaborative relationships with our academic partners has been remarkable," said COD Provost Mark Curtis-Chávez.

CJ Warner, Former Renewable Energy Group President and CEO, Joins Bloom Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) has appointed Cynthia “CJ” Warner to its Board of Directors.

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  • Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) has appointed Cynthia “CJ” Warner to its Board of Directors.
  • Warner was the President and CEO of Renewable Energy Group, a leading international producer of low carbon, bio-based diesel, from 2019 through 2022, growing the company’s market value approximately three-fold prior to its acquisition by Chevron.
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    Cynthia “CJ” Warner, the former President and CEO of Renewable Energy Group, has been named to Bloom Energy's Board of Directors.
  • “My fellow Board members, the leadership team and I are thrilled to welcome CJ to our Board,” said KR Sridhar, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Bloom Energy.

REDISCOVER FIGS: THE ANCIENT FRUIT WITH MODERN APPEAL

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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MADERA, Calif., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The start of the 2023 California Fresh Fig season is just weeks away but California fig farmers are excited about more than harvest this year. Newly published research review confirms what the California fig industry has been touting for years: figs are delicious and nutritious. The review also suggests there are even more potential benefits with recommendations for further research in the areas of gut health, cholesterol, and glucose control.

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  • Newly published research review confirms what the California fig industry has been touting for years: figs are delicious and nutritious.
  • Additionally, the review delves into the bio-accessibility and bio-availability of bioactive components from figs and their potential influence on cardiovascular health, diabetes, obesity, and gut/digestive health.
  • Most of the activity in the California Fig orchards begins in May as the fruit appears on the tree.
  • "Figs are having a moment on the culinary side as many chefs and consumers are discovering the ancient fruit for this first time.

Manufacturing’s Top Scientists, Engineers, Academics Convene at North American Manufacturing Research Conference at Rutgers University

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Scientists, engineers, and academics from the manufacturing world convened in New Brunswick, New Jersey, recently to discuss industry advances and acknowledge excellence in research and commercial implementation at the 51st North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC).

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  • Scientists, engineers, and academics from the manufacturing world convened in New Brunswick, New Jersey, recently to discuss industry advances and acknowledge excellence in research and commercial implementation at the 51st North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC).
  • The event, organized this year June 12 – 16 by Rutgers University, is sponsored annually by the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME (NAMRI | SME).
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    The North American Manufacturing Research Institute announced award winners in a ceremony Thursday at its 51st North American Manufacturing Research Conference.
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    NAMRC is the premier international forum for applied research and industrial applications in manufacturing and design.

Nagle Energy Solutions Expanding Its Technology Platform

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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SAN MATEO, CALIF., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nagle Energy Solutions (NES) announced today it has expanded its technology platform to address and resolve a rudimentary building-design issue in which critical infrastructure systems and devices are "siloed," operating independent of each other and/or, at best, utilizing manual or simple rules-based controls with no or limited real-time feedback.

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  • "From Green Energy to fluid control and equipment sequencing, with the NES Command Control System, no longer must these systems and devices operate independently."
  • NES's technological proficiency is rooted in having set the standard for what's attainable performance and energy savings-wise in the garage ventilation controls industry.
  • "NES established its credentials as the pacesetter in the garage ventilation controls industry primarily on the West Coast," noted Nagle.
  • "Our intent is to now set the standard for what's attainable building-performance and energy savings-wise in major East Coast and Midwest commercial property markets."

Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Reveals Exemplary Projects in Sustainable Vertical Urbanism Across the Globe

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Chicago, IL, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced today its 2023 Award of Excellence winners, with over 100 of the year’s most exemplary projects in sustainable vertical urbanism.

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  • Chicago, IL, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced today its 2023 Award of Excellence winners, with over 100 of the year’s most exemplary projects in sustainable vertical urbanism.
  • Projects from across the globe were recognized in more than 20 categories and subcategories, including Best Tall Building, Best Tall Non-building, Innovation, Urban Habitat, Repositioning and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, a new category in 2023.
  • Only then can we support balanced and healthy living, working and civic and social engagement,” continued Quintana de Uña.
  • The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) is the world’s leading resource for professionals focused on the inception, design, construction, and operation of tall buildings and future cities.

GPS Air® Files a Motion to Amend Complaint Against Elsevier, Seeking Damages in Excess of $1.8 billion

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 24, GPS Air ("GPS") filed a motion to amend its civil complaint for defamation and unfair and deceptive trade practices in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina against Netherlands-based publishing company Elsevier for publishing and disseminating a false and misleading study involving GPS's Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization ("NPBI™") technology. The amended filing can be found at https://gpsair.com/uploads/applications/GPS-v-Elsevier.pdf. This is an amendment to the original complaint dating back to January 26, 2022.

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  • The motion to amend the complaint includes new detail of publishers conduct leading to extraordinary company harm and damages greater than $1.8 billion.
  • This is an amendment to the original complaint dating back to January 26, 2022.
  • The Article has been weaponized by GPS's competitors to help create what they termed "bipolar backlash" to undermine GPS's technology.
  • GPS has suffered losses as a result of Elsevier's defamatory publication of over $1.8 billion."

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Dr. Priyalal Wijewarnasuriya as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the Field of Technology

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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MOORPARK, Calif., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Dr. Priyalal Wijewarnasuriya is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the Field of Technology.

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  • MOORPARK, Calif., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Dr. Priyalal Wijewarnasuriya is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the Field of Technology.
  • A fascination with mathematics drew Dr. Wijewarnasuriya to the technology field.
  • As part of his core beliefs, the doctor asserts being a competent physicist is dependent on a foundation in mathematics.
  • He began his educational journey at University of Colombo in Sri Lanka where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Physics (First Class).

Unitil Shareholders Elect Anne L. Alonzo to the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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HAMPTON, N.H., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL) ( unitil.com ) today announced that at its 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Anne L. Alonzo was elected as a new member of the Board of Directors for an initial term of two years.

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  • HAMPTON, N.H., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL) ( unitil.com ) today announced that at its 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Anne L. Alonzo was elected as a new member of the Board of Directors for an initial term of two years.
  • Anne Alonzo served as a C-Suite executive and chief sustainability officer at Corteva Agriscience (“Corteva”), a publicly traded agricultural chemical and seed company, until August 2021.
  • Ms. Alonzo is also a member of the Latino Corporate Directors Association, the National Association of Corporate Directors and the Women’s Business Collaborative.
  • “We are delighted that Anne Alonzo has been elected to the Unitil Board,” said Thomas P. Meissner, Jr., Unitil’s chairman, chief executive officer and president.

mHUB to Transform Illinois' Advanced Manufacturing Competitiveness with Expansion into New $50M Innovation and Commercialization Center

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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CHICAGO, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, manufacturing and hardtech innovation center, mHUB, announces the $50M acquisition and build-out of a historic manufacturing facility within Chicago's Kinzie Industrial Corridor on the city's Near West Side. The building is located within a designated Opportunity Zone and planned manufacturing district on a 2-acre site that will increase mHUB's prototyping and testing facilities and office and convening spaces to become the largest independent manufacturing innovation center in the country.

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  • Collaboration between startups, industry, and investors has accelerated the commercialization of early-stage physical products in areas such as advanced and sustainable manufacturing, climate and energy tech, medical devices, and more.
  • The organization has strong ties to the Midwest regions' universities and research institutions as well as an established network of contract manufacturers.
  • The $50M building acquisition and renovation is part of public financing organized by mHUB to advance manufacturing and cleantech innovation in Illinois.
  • "It will create an anchor institution in Chicago to execute on its commitments leading the nation's reemergence and manufacturing legacy.