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Revolutionizing Patient Care: ProPharma and PBL Launch Innovative Cell & Gene Therapy Manufacturing Device

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Odyssey, USD, AI, Research, Innovation, Partnership, Cell, Quality, PBL, Culture, Automation, Patient, Life expectancy, Growth, Medical device

RALEIGH, N.C., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProPharma, the leading global provider of regulatory, clinical, and compliance services for the life sciences industry, and a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners, today announced that in partnership with PBL, it developed an enclosed, fully automated cell factory device, the Cell Factory Box (CF Box). This innovative, new device enables decentralized manufacturing of all types of Cell & Gene Therapies (CAGT) in Class D (ISO8) or c.n.c. surrounding areas.

Key Points: 
  • This innovative, new device enables decentralized manufacturing of all types of Cell & Gene Therapies (CAGT) in Class D (ISO8) or c.n.c.
  • Our collaboration with PBL positions us to serve those in the CAGT segment fully," said Eleonora Casucci, Vice President of Quality & Compliance EU at ProPharma.
  • The CF Box uses already-approved AI technology and extensive automation to dramatically reduce manual operation and the need for high-class clean rooms.
  • "We are honored to work with ProPharma on such a monumental effort," said Filippo Begarani, Research and Innovation Manager of PBL.

Free Agilix Buzz LMS Offer for New Tech Network School Districts

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Online, Learning, Buzz, School, Echo, Curriculum, NTN, PBL, LMS, Student, Mobile phone

OREM, Utah, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Agilix Labs, Inc. ("Agilix") is announcing the availability of free one-year Buzz LMS license and support agreements to all other schools located in school districts with at least one school currently using the Echo platform from New Tech Network (NTN).

Key Points: 
  • OREM, Utah, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Agilix Labs, Inc. ("Agilix") is announcing the availability of free one-year Buzz LMS license and support agreements to all other schools located in school districts with at least one school currently using the Echo platform from New Tech Network (NTN).
  • Agilix Labs, Inc. and New Tech Network have been partners since 2016 when a customized version of Buzz was utilized to create the Echo LMS, a learning platform offered to all schools and districts who are members of the New Tech Network of elementary, middle, and high schools in the United States.
  • The Agilix Buzz LMS and the Echo instance are flexible platforms that support a wide variety of learning models, pedagogies, and curricula.
  • By providing Buzz for free to all the other schools in school districts using Echo for PBL, Agilix hopes to provide school districts with a unified learning platform that supports all district learning models through a single platform.

RTX's Pratt & Whitney receives a $355 million F100 engine sustainment contract for South Korea's F-15s, F-16s

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
ROKAF, Pratt & Whitney, Defense, Eagle, PBL, DAPA, F100, McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, Defense Acquisition Program Administration, Partnership, Jet fuel

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was awarded an F100 engine performance-based logistics (PBL) sustainment contract by South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). This contract, with a base value of $355 million, is the third consecutive PBL contract Pratt & Whitney and DAPA have signed since 2012, offering on-going maintenance support for the Republic of Korea Air Force's (ROKAF) F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons.

Key Points: 
  • Funding will support streamlined operations, better fleet readiness
    EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was awarded an F100 engine performance-based logistics (PBL) sustainment contract by South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).
  • This contract, with a base value of $355 million, is the third consecutive PBL contract Pratt & Whitney and DAPA have signed since 2012, offering on-going maintenance support for the Republic of Korea Air Force's (ROKAF) F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons.
  • This contract is the latest initiative in an enduring partnership between Pratt & Whitney, DAPA and ROKAF, and it will support more efficient depot planning and improve overall fleet readiness through long-term material forecasting.
  • Sustainment work began in December of 2023 and will run through the second half of 2027.

50 State Winners Named in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition, Vying for Share of $2 Million in Prizes

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Sustainability, Environment, Audio, Video, Other Education, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Primary, Secondary, Education, Robotics, Disability, Public, PBL, Agriculture, Community, Learning, Generation Z, School, Artificial intelligence, Mentorship, Problem-based learning, Gen, Perception, Data wrangling, State, Tomorrow, Student, Entrepreneurship, Corporate social responsibility, Workforce

Samsung Electronics America today announced that 50 schools have advanced as State Winners in the esteemed 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) competition.

Key Points: 
  • Samsung Electronics America today announced that 50 schools have advanced as State Winners in the esteemed 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) competition.
  • Each State Winner has earned a Samsung technology prize package worth $12,000; the full list of State Winners is available at Samsung.com/Solve .
  • Overall, Samsung will award more than $2 million* in prizes to this year’s participating schools.
  • To date, Solve for Tomorrow has awarded $27 million in Samsung technology and classroom supplies to 3,500-plus public schools across the United States.

Netherlands Construction Market Size, Trends and Forecasts 2023-2027: Market Set to Recover and Record Annual Average Growth of 1.9% During 2025-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, January 19, 2024
Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Statistics Netherlands, Wind, CBS, Sector, Government, Commercial, EUR1, Investment, PBL, Construction, Yoy, Growth, Renewable energy

The "Netherlands Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market Analysis, 2023-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Netherlands Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market Analysis, 2023-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the construction value add rose by 2.1% year on year (YoY) in Q3 2023, following Y-o-Y growth of 3.3% in Q2 and 6% in Q1 2023.
  • Over the remainder of the forecast period, the construction industry is expected to recover and record an annual average growth of 1.9% during 2025-27, aided by investments in transport and renewable energy infrastructure projects.
  • It provides -
    Historical (2018-2022) and forecast (2023-2027) valuations of the construction industry in the Netherlands, featuring details of key growth drivers.

300 State Finalists Shine in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition, Nearing $100,000 Prize Potential

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Other Science, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Research, Sustainability, Robotics, Recycling, Consumer, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Climate Change, Environment, Green Technology, Generation Z, Professional Services, Other Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Other Education, Primary, Secondary, Education, Science, Perception, Problem-based learning, Gen, Wildfire, Corporate social responsibility, Creativity, Electronic waste, Water quality, Heat, Entrepreneurship, State, Student, Cyclone, Tomorrow, Jerry (Grand National winner), Anxiety, School, Community, Atmosphere, EST, Learning, AI, PBL, Loneliness, Food, Management, Auction, STEM, Mathematics, Engineering, Samsung

Today, Samsung Electronics America proudly announces the selection of 300 public middle and high schools from all 50 states across America as State Finalists in the esteemed 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) competition.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Samsung Electronics America proudly announces the selection of 300 public middle and high schools from all 50 states across America as State Finalists in the esteemed 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) competition.
  • Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a nationwide competition designed to empower students in grades 6–12 to leverage the power of STEM to create innovative solutions addressing critical issues in their local communities.
  • Notably, 50% of the State Finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition are Title 1 schools, underscoring the program's commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.
  • To date, Solve for Tomorrow has awarded $27 million in Samsung technology and classroom supplies to 3,500-plus public schools across the United States.

Gen Z is Defining the Future of Work – on Their Own Terms, Reveals Morning Consult & Samsung Survey

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Business, Professional Services, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Generation Z, Consumer, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Electronics, Problem-based learning, STEM, Virtual reality, Growth, Gen, Ageing, History, Consultant, Thought, Gender, Commitment, Robotics, DE, Workplace, Motivation, Workforce, Entrepreneurship, Gen-Z (consortium), Creativity, Artificial intelligence, Artificial Reality (book), Machine learning, Solve, Mathematics, Student, The Future of Work and Death, AI, Future, Success, Corporate social responsibility, PBL, Tomorrow, Nursing, Renewable energy, Management, Creative industries, Marketing, Media, Engineering, Science, Health Industry Business Communications Council, Design, Work, Samsung

Gen Z is charting a new course for the Future of Work, with a strong emphasis on defining their careers in line with their passions and aspirations.

Key Points: 
  • Gen Z is charting a new course for the Future of Work, with a strong emphasis on defining their careers in line with their passions and aspirations.
  • Despite any concerns about disruption, Gen Z's career aspirations highlight their adaptability and forward-thinking mindset.
  • These findings provide valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of the workforce as Gen Z begins to shape the workplace on their own terms.
  • As Gen Z continues to shape the future of work, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow remains committed to supporting their journey.

Igniting Gen Z Innovation and Ingenuity: Samsung Launches its 2023-2024 Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Other Education, Other Technology, Technology, Primary, Secondary, Education, Workforce, Learning, Entrepreneurship, White v. Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Partnership, Mathematics, Gen, Perception, Urban decay, Public, Generation Z, Creativity, Solve, Blight, Physical, Problem-based learning, School, Student, Physical education, Climate change, Community, PBL, DonorsChoose, Inequality, Teacher, Corporate social responsibility, Jerry (Grand National winner), Mental health, Creative industries, Television, Auction, Science, Engineering, Samsung, STEM

Gen Z embodies the future of work—a generation intrinsically motivated to construct, pioneer, and drive meaningful change.

Key Points: 
  • Gen Z embodies the future of work—a generation intrinsically motivated to construct, pioneer, and drive meaningful change.
  • In recognition of this entrepreneurial spirit, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is adapting to celebrate and incentivize their innovation and ingenuity with a new national “Rising Entrepreneurship Award” valued at $25,000 for one winning school.
  • The Solve for Tomorrow application process takes about two minutes – and you don’t need to be a STEM teacher to apply.
  • Samsung Solve for Tomorrow launched in 2010 as a way to boost interest, proficiency, and diversity in STEM.

Igniting young people's interest in tech is the focus of CompTIA Spark featured presentation at the SREB Making Schools Work Conference

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Monday, July 17, 2023
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Southern Regional Education Board, Curriculum, EDT, K-12, Student, PBL, SREB, Digital, CompTIA, Convention center, Conference, Nursing, Tutoring, Management

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stimulating students' interest, confidence and skills in technology will highlight a feature presentation by CompTIA Spark at this month's Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Making Schools Work Conference, the annual professional development conference to inspire and empower K-12 success.

Key Points: 
  • "Digital fluency is critically important to the future success of every student," said Randi Parker, chief of staff and vice president, CompTIA Spark.
  • The CompTIA Spark session will include practical strategies for boosting students' confidence in using tech curriculum in the classroom to help them become more digitally fluent.
  • CompTIA Spark is proud to sponsor the Project-Based Learning (PBL) Playground at the conference, including an interactive learning workshop titled "All Hands on Tech!"
  • SREB's Making Schools Work Conference takes place July 18-21 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

POLLARD BANKNOTE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT MARGARET PROVEN NAMED AS FINALIST IN WOMEN IN GAMING DIVERSITY AWARDS

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Savoy, Human resources, MB, Culture, Workplace, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, Savoy Hotel, Organization, PBL, Diversity, HR, Pollard Banknote, Inclusion, TSX, Wig, Morale, Woman, Management

WINNIPEG, MB, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Pollard Banknote Limited ("Pollard Banknote") (TSX: PBL) is proud to announce that Margaret Proven, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, has been selected as a finalist in the 2023 Women in Gaming (WiG) Diversity & Employee Wellbeing Awards in the HR Champion category.

Key Points: 
  • WINNIPEG, MB, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Pollard Banknote Limited ("Pollard Banknote") (TSX: PBL) is proud to announce that Margaret Proven, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, has been selected as a finalist in the 2023 Women in Gaming (WiG) Diversity & Employee Wellbeing Awards in the HR Champion category.
  • These awards showcase the gaming industry's commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion by honoring individuals and organizations that have shown exceptional dedication in achieving these goals.
  • Margaret was also instrumental in Pollard Banknote's recognition as one of Manitoba's Top Employers for 2023.
  • "Margaret's leadership on diversity, equity, and inclusion within our human resources strategy and throughout the company has helped raise our profile worldwide and evolve Pollard Banknote's existing diversity and inclusion practices," said Doug Pollard, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Pollard Banknote.