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Pacific Defense Awarded USN Contract to Advance AI and ML enabled EW systems for Multi-Mission, Multi-platform applications

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Monday, March 4, 2024

This effort will also prove out the Office of Naval Research’s Ubiquitous Edge distributed software architecture on multi-function edge nodes.

Key Points: 
  • This effort will also prove out the Office of Naval Research’s Ubiquitous Edge distributed software architecture on multi-function edge nodes.
  • This modular design enables the creation of a secure EW software defined radio (SDR) multi-function operating environment that will accelerate future capability deployment.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304096273/en/
    Pacific Defense Distributed Battlefield Sensors (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The awarded contract will be led by Pacific Defense with support from Perceptronics Solutions and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU).
  • “Pacific Defense is pleased to work with our partners at Perceptronics and CMU to advance SOSA aligned sensing applications that will allow our customers to extend their reach all the way to the tactical edge,” said Frank Pietryka, VP of EW, SIGINT, and Autonomy at Pacific Defense.

The Pittsburgh Penguins, Covestro and Carnegie Mellon University Engineering partner for seventh annual 'Rethink the Rink' Make-A-Thon

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Monday, March 4, 2024

PITTSBURGH, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pittsburgh Penguins are teaming up once again with international giants of science and technology, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Covestro, the official innovation partner of the Penguins. This marks the seventh annual "Rethink the Rink," a continuing showcase of innovation and ingenuity to make hockey safer at every level, from youth hockey to the NHL.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pittsburgh Penguins are teaming up once again with international giants of science and technology, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Covestro, the official innovation partner of the Penguins.
  • This marks the seventh annual "Rethink the Rink," a continuing showcase of innovation and ingenuity to make hockey safer at every level, from youth hockey to the NHL.
  • "Safety is central to the work we do at Covestro," said Samir Hifri, Covestro LLC chairman and president.
  • The "Rethink the Rink" partnership began in 2017 when the Penguins, Covestro, and CMU joined forces to bolster player safety and foster a sustained pipeline of hockey innovation.

Carnegie Mellon University Cautions Voters to Be Aware of How Generative Artificial Intelligence May be Used During the Election to Create False Images, Videos and News

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) allows users to create realistic images, videos, audio, and text quickly and cheaply—capabilities that can be useful in many contexts.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) allows users to create realistic images, videos, audio, and text quickly and cheaply—capabilities that can be useful in many contexts.
  • But during elections, GenAI can be misused to manipulate and deceive voters at an unprecedented magnitude and scale.
  • Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have created a new guide to educate voters about how the technology may be used by unethical parties, particularly foreign adversaries, to manipulate and misinform American voters in ways they may not recognize.
  • "The democratic process relies on debate among the voters who may have differing viewpoints, yet are informed by facts.

The Advanced Leadership Institute and Carnegie Mellon University Announce The 2024 Cohort of The Executive Leadership Academy

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Friday, January 26, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business (CMU) are pleased to announce the 2024 Executive Leadership Academy cohort.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business (CMU) are pleased to announce the 2024 Executive Leadership Academy cohort.
  • Since 2019, TALI has engaged CMU Tepper Executive Education to assist with developing and delivering content that educates and expands diverse leadership from Pittsburgh through TALI's signature program — the Executive Leadership Academy.
  • The 2024 Executive Leadership Academy cohort furthers our mission and vision," says Evan Frazier, President and CEO, The Advanced Leadership Institute.
  • TALI and CMU will welcome the new cohort at the 2024 Executive Leadership Academy Kick-Off Program and Reception on January 26, 2024.

Carnegie Mellon’s School of Computer Science Joins Hands with TalentSprint as Academic Partner for TechWise, a DEI Program Supported by Google

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

CMU-SCS joins as the academic partner for TechWise, a groundbreaking program supported by Google and spearheaded by TalentSprint, focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Key Points: 
  • CMU-SCS joins as the academic partner for TechWise, a groundbreaking program supported by Google and spearheaded by TalentSprint, focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
  • Introduced in 2022, TechWise stands as an extensive 18-month immersive program designed and delivered by TalentSprint.
  • The program fee is fully sponsored by Google which makes it completely free for the participants.
  • The recent inclusion of CMU's School of Computer Science as an academic partner marks a significant enhancement to the program.

Amesite Inc. Partners with Central Michigan University to Launch a Pioneering Asynchronous Implicit Bias Course for Healthcare Professionals

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Delivered through CMU’s Online Professional Education portal powered by Amesite's cutting-edge learning platform, this course is meticulously designed to deepen the understanding of implicit bias in healthcare settings.

Key Points: 
  • Delivered through CMU’s Online Professional Education portal powered by Amesite's cutting-edge learning platform, this course is meticulously designed to deepen the understanding of implicit bias in healthcare settings.
  • The asynchronous course equips healthcare professionals, educators and advocates with the knowledge and tools necessary to make a tangible difference in their respective fields.
  • Dr. Kaleb Patrick, Associate Vice President at Central Michigan University, expressed enthusiasm about this professional development course, stating, "This innovative course signifies our commitment to driving change in healthcare by tackling implicit bias.
  • The CMU course, hosted on the Amesite platform, is instrumental in creating a more equitable and just healthcare system."

Ultra-low Carbon Concrete Masonry Can Radically Reduce Embodied Carbon to Help Solve a Major Climate Challenge for Green Data Centers

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

This simple switch will overcome the seemingly intractable problem of massive emissions related to concrete use in these facilities.

Key Points: 
  • This simple switch will overcome the seemingly intractable problem of massive emissions related to concrete use in these facilities.
  • It is estimated that concrete contributes nearly 50 percent of the embodied carbon of a typical building.
  • KPFF developed a preliminary structural redesign for the same facility using ultra-low carbon concrete blocks to compare cost and constructibility.
  • “Now our industry is focused on reductions to embodied carbon, given the enormous scale of these types of emissions.

CarbiCrete Concrete Products Meet or Exceed ASTM C90 Performance Requirements According to Third-Party

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Reducing embodied carbon in the built environment does not require any compromise on performance, says the company's CEO

Key Points: 
  • Reducing embodied carbon in the built environment does not require any compromise on performance, says the company's CEO
    MONTREAL, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - CarbiCrete, a leading firm in the decarbonization of concrete, announced today that it has received third-party validation that the products generated through its technology meet or exceed ASTM C90 performance requirements for concrete masonry units (CMUs).
  • The testing was conducted by CTL Group , the industry's leading expert in structures and materials, using ASTM C90, the most widely-referenced standard for specifying CMUs in North America, published by ASTM International.
  • The standards for quality performance contain minimum requirements for items such as compressive strength, permissible variations in dimensions, and finish and appearance criteria.
  • Additionally, CarbiCrete's concrete products are cured with carbon dioxide, which is mineralized and permanently removed from the atmosphere.

MFS High Yield Municipal Trust Announces Final Results of Tender Offer

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Monday, November 13, 2023

A total of 10,971,133.93 Shares were properly tendered and not withdrawn by November 6, 2023, the final date for withdrawals.

Key Points: 
  • A total of 10,971,133.93 Shares were properly tendered and not withdrawn by November 6, 2023, the final date for withdrawals.
  • Therefore, on a prorated basis, approximately 25.82% of the Shares so tendered by each shareholder have been accepted for payment.
  • The Fund’s information agent for the tender offer is Georgeson LLC and the depositary agent for the tender offer is Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
  • Any questions with regard to the tender offer may be directed to the information agent toll-free at 1-866-541-3547.

Black Buffalo 3D Printed Homes Have New Owners Just in Time for the Holidays

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Black Buffalo 3D homes tout benefits for their owners including disaster resilience, printed walls being termite proof and giving the designers to ability to design structures with excellent thermal efficiency.

Key Points: 
  • Black Buffalo 3D homes tout benefits for their owners including disaster resilience, printed walls being termite proof and giving the designers to ability to design structures with excellent thermal efficiency.
  • These homes achieved an energy rating of R22 which will result in lower energy consumption and lower cost of living over traditionally built homes.
  • "These Newport News homes represent the latest advances in 3D construction by utilizing Black Buffalo 3D's large scale gantry construction printer and proprietary materials that are over twice as strong as traditional CMU block," commented Mike Miceli, CEO of Black Buffalo 3D.
  • 3D homes are gaining widespread adoption, and these two homes represent a significant step forward into how 3D printed homes can improve efficiency.