Fleet Science Center

Fleet Science Center Awarded $5.6 Million by State of California

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

San Diego, CA, United States, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Fleet Science Center has been awarded $5.6 million in a one-time infrastructure investment by the State of California.

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  • San Diego, CA, United States, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Fleet Science Center has been awarded $5.6 million in a one-time infrastructure investment by the State of California.
  • This public space to share with the community underscores the Fleet’s mission of connecting everyone to the power of science.
  • “I am so pleased to have helped secure money in the state budget for the Fleet Science Center to expand its exhibition space,” said Ward (D-San Diego).
  • The Fleet Science Center has a 50-year proven track record of serving as a responsible steward of public and private funds.

Laredo Petroleum Announces Appointment of John Driver and Shihab Kuran to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

TULSA, OK, June 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laredo Petroleum, Inc. (NYSE: LPI) ("Laredo" or the "Company") today announced that John Driver and Shihab Kuran have been appointed as independent members of its Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective June 24, 2022.

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  • TULSA, OK, June 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laredo Petroleum, Inc. (NYSE: LPI) ("Laredo" or the "Company") today announced that John Driver and Shihab Kuran have been appointed as independent members of its Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective June 24, 2022.
  • Mr. Driver is a technology entrepreneur and innovator with leadership experience in large, public and privately-held multinational companies and early-stage startups.
  • Mr. Driver is currently an independent director of Broadway Financial Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary, City First Bank, N.A.
  • "We look forward to John and Shihab joining our Board," stated Jason Pigott, President and Chief Executive Officer.

California Science Center to Open IMAX® Original Film Asteroid Hunters 3D

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Friday, June 17, 2022

LOS ANGELES  , June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The IMAX® original film Asteroid Hunters 3D transports audiences into deep space for a fascinating look at asteroids, their cosmic origins and the potential threat they pose to our world. Narrated by Daisy Ridley (Star Wars), the film introduces asteroid scientists -- the best line of defense between Earth and an asteroid's destructive path – and reveals the cutting-edge tools and techniques they use to detect and track asteroids, and the technology that may one day protect our planet. Witness the latest in planetary defense and how science, ingenuity and determination combine to explore the world's most preventable natural disaster when Asteroid Hunters 3D opens at the California Science Center on June 26, 2022.

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  • Witness the latest in planetary defense and how science, ingenuity and determination combine to explore the world's most preventable natural disaster when Asteroid Hunters 3D opens at the California Science Center on June 26, 2022.
  • "We are so pleased to add Asteroid Hunters 3D to our IMAX theater schedule," said Jeffrey Rudolph, President of the California Science Center.
  • Nearly a decade of research went into the development of Asteroid Hunters 3D, and the planetary defense team's formation and discoveries happened in conjunction with the production of the film itself.
  • IMAX, IMAX Dome, IMAX 3D, IMAX 3D Dome, Experience It In IMAX, The IMAX Experience, An IMAX Experience, An IMAX 3D Experience, IMAX DMR, DMR, IMAX nXos and Films to the Fullest, are trademarks and trade names of the Company or its subsidiaries that are registered or otherwise protected under laws of various jurisdictions.

Broadway Financial Corporation Announces the Election of Mr. John Driver to the Board of Directors

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Friday, May 13, 2022

Broadway Financial Corporation (Broadway or the Company) (NASDAQ Capital Market: BYFC) announced today that the Board of Directors (the Board) of Broadway elected Mr. John Driver to the Board, effective May 13, 2022, to fill a vacancy on the Board.

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  • Broadway Financial Corporation (Broadway or the Company) (NASDAQ Capital Market: BYFC) announced today that the Board of Directors (the Board) of Broadway elected Mr. John Driver to the Board, effective May 13, 2022, to fill a vacancy on the Board.
  • Mr. Driver began his professional career as an auditor for Arthur Young & Co. (now Ernst & Young) and financial analyst at Hewlett-Packard.
  • Chief Executive Officer, Brian Argrett, commented, We are very pleased to announce that Mr. Driver has joined the Board of Broadway and the Bank.
  • Stockholders, analysts, and others seeking information about the Company are invited to write to: Broadway Financial Corporation, Investor Relations, 4601 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 150, Los Angeles, CA 90010.

'Secrets of the Universe 3D' To Be Revealed At The California Science Center IMAX Theater

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Friday, September 10, 2021

In Secrets of the Universe 3D, award-winning IMAX documentary filmmaker Stephen Low takes viewers on an exciting journey to Geneva, Switzerland, home to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

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  • In Secrets of the Universe 3D, award-winning IMAX documentary filmmaker Stephen Low takes viewers on an exciting journey to Geneva, Switzerland, home to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
  • The California Science Center is a dynamic destination where families, adults and children can explore the wonders of science through interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, innovative programs and awe-inspiring films.
  • The California Science Center and IMAX Theater are located in historic Exposition Park just west of the Harbor (110) Freeway at 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles.
  • For advance ticket purchases or to make required timed reservations to visit the rest of the California Science Center, call 323.SCIENCE or visit https://californiasciencecenter.org .

Lynx Technology CEO John Driver Named as Chair of The Fleet Science Center Board of Trustees

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

SAN DIEGO, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lynx Technology , an IoT smart home, media server solution, and app development company, today announced that its CEO John Driver has been named as the Chair of The Fleet Science Center Board of Trustees.

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  • SAN DIEGO, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lynx Technology , an IoT smart home, media server solution, and app development company, today announced that its CEO John Driver has been named as the Chair of The Fleet Science Center Board of Trustees.
  • The mission of The Fleet Science Center is to realize a San Diego where everyone is connected to the power of science.
  • Now, serving as the Chair of the Board of Trustees, Driver confirms his commitment to the transformative power of science and STEM education.
  • "I firmly believe the Fleet Science Center is not just a place, but a resource to the San Diego community.

Experience San Diego's Balboa Park at home with new Balboa Park TV

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Thursday, April 2, 2020

Balboa Park TV is a one-stop portal for video content with activities, fun facts, historical footage, and more represented by over 20 Balboa Park venues, including the Fleet Science Center, San Diego Air and Space Museum, and the San Diego Natural History Museum.

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  • Balboa Park TV is a one-stop portal for video content with activities, fun facts, historical footage, and more represented by over 20 Balboa Park venues, including the Fleet Science Center, San Diego Air and Space Museum, and the San Diego Natural History Museum.
  • And by hosting Balboa Park to You I am discovering and sharing the history, stories, and expertise found in Balboa Park with viewers at home."
  • The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership serves as the collaborative body and collective voice for 26 arts, science, and cultural institutions in Balboa Park.
  • Learn more at http://www.bpcp.org
    Located near downtown San Diego, Balboa Park is the largest urban cultural park in the United States.