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ScoutCam Appoints Aerospace Industry Veteran Jacob Avinu as Senior Vice President of Product Portfolio

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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OMER, Israel, Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ScoutCam (OTCQB: SCTC), a leading provider of Predictive Maintenance (PdM) and Condition Based Monitoring (CBM) solutions, today announced the appointment of Jacob Avinu as Senior Vice President of Product Portfolio.

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  • OMER, Israel, Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ScoutCam (OTCQB: SCTC), a leading provider of Predictive Maintenance (PdM) and Condition Based Monitoring (CBM) solutions, today announced the appointment of Jacob Avinu as Senior Vice President of Product Portfolio.
  • ScoutCam’s advanced product portfolio includes video sensor-based solutions for critical systems in the aviation, transportation, and energy industries.
  • Mr. Avinu, 40, joins ScoutCam with more than 15 years of experience in development, operations, and leadership in a variety of industries, including aviation and aerospace.
  • "Jacob Avinu brings highly specialized engineering knowledge to ScoutCam, which will be invaluable to our team as we develop new solutions for the PdM and CBM markets," said Yehu Ofer, CEO of ScoutCam.

Innosphere Ventures, CU Denver and Smart Cities Alliance Launches Smart Futures Lab to Support New Businesses Revolutionizing How Cities Work Through 5G

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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Dan Griner, the director of Design, Innovation and Strategy in CEDC is leading the Smart Futures Lab.

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  • Dan Griner, the director of Design, Innovation and Strategy in CEDC is leading the Smart Futures Lab.
  • Virtual information sessions are being held on December 14 and December 16, and applications will remain open until January 20.
  • Beginning in spring 2023, a new series of smart cities badges will also be available to students and professionals looking to advance their career in the smart cities industry.
  • Aimara Rodriguez, a first-generation Latina working in technology product and partnership development, is one of the Smart Futures Lab Advisory Council members.

Award-Winning Florida Startup Takes 3D Printing to the Next Level

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A game-changing idea born at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University promises faster, more environmentally benign production of lightweight, high-quality aircraft and rocket parts, biomedical implants, and a host of other consumer products. The company, called Novineer for its novel engineering solutions, will also help create high-paying jobs in Volusia County.

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  • That seismic shift would advance the 3D printing industry, reduce production cost and time, and open the door to new business enterprise, said Tamijani, professor of Aerospace Engineering.
  • The company was born out of three research projects: multi-metal 3D printing for NASA, composite 3D printing technology for the U.S. Navy and what is known as latticework for the National Science Foundation.
  • Working on related 3D printing design technologies are three Ph.D. students, one master's student and an undergraduate in Tamijani's research group.
  • Its cutting-edge laboratory research spun out into a startup that has quickly gained traction in its target market and garnered investor interest."

RenovoRx Appoints Angela Gill Nelms as Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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RenovoRx, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNXT), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the localized treatment of difficult-to-treat solid tumors through its proprietary RenovoRx Trans-Arterial Micro-Perfusion (RenovoTAMPTM) therapy platform, today announced that Angela Gill Nelms has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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  • RenovoRx, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNXT), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the localized treatment of difficult-to-treat solid tumors through its proprietary RenovoRx Trans-Arterial Micro-Perfusion (RenovoTAMPTM) therapy platform, today announced that Angela Gill Nelms has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • Angela is a growth-oriented operational leader with experience in clinical trial management, a proven track record for driving innovation, and building high-functioning teams, said Shaun Bagai, CEO of RenovoRx.
  • Angela is the ideal leader to step in as COO at this pivotal juncture in RenovoRxs dynamic trajectory.
  • Ms. Nelms is an accomplished leader with diverse experience including as a company founder, entrepreneur, board member, research professional, medical device technologist, and educator.

Carnegie Mellon University and Mastercard Foundation Partner to Drive Youth-Led Digital Transformation in Africa

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220908005003/en/
    Carnegie Mellon University Africa Kigali, Rwanda (Photo: Business Wire)
    The $275.7 million partnership with the Mastercard Foundation will significantly expand advanced engineering and technology education at CMU-Africa in Kigali.
  • Provide additional financial assistance to more CMU-Africa students, including increased support for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at CMU-Africa.
  • Carnegie Mellon is the only U.S. research university with masters degree programs and full-time faculty, staff, and operations on the continent.
  • CMU-Africa was established in 2011 through a partnership between Carnegie Mellon University and the Government of Rwanda.

Starbucks Names Laxman Narasimhan as Next Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced that Laxman Narasimhan will become the companys next chief executive officer and a member of the Starbucks Board of Directors.

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  • Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced that Laxman Narasimhan will become the companys next chief executive officer and a member of the Starbucks Board of Directors.
  • Most recently, he served as chief executive officer of Reckitt, a FTSE-12 listed multinational consumer health, hygiene and nutrition company, where he led the company through a major strategic transformation and a return to sustainable growth.
  • On behalf of the entire Board, I am thrilled to welcome Laxman as Starbucks next ceo, said Mellody Hobson, Independent Starbucks Board of Directors chair.
  • Previously, Narasimhan held various leadership roles at PepsiCo, including as global chief commercial officer, where he was responsible for the companys long-term strategy and digital capabilities.

Stambaugh Ness Welcomes William Long as Senior Consultant

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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YORK, Pa., June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stambaugh Ness (SN) is pleased to announce the addition of William (Bill) Long, PE, LEED AP, FSMPS, as Senior Consultant within the firm's Strategic Growth Advisory Services group.

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  • YORK, Pa., June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stambaugh Ness (SN) is pleased to announce the addition of William (Bill) Long, PE, LEED AP, FSMPS, as Senior Consultant within the firm's Strategic Growth Advisory Services group.
  • Prior to joining SN, Bill spent over 30 years in the AEC arena.
  • Stambaugh Ness President and Chief Executive Officer Steven L. Hake states, "We are thrilled to welcome Bill to the firm.
  • Stambaugh Ness is a multi-discipline, professional services firm serving clients nationally with a strategic focus on the architecture and engineering, professional services, construction and real estate, and manufacturing industries.

College of Engineering to launch digital tech initiative with gift from José Milton Foundation

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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The Jos Milton Foundations $500,000 gift includes support for software engineering courses, fellowships, lectures, and a digital technology conference to be held at the University.

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  • The Jos Milton Foundations $500,000 gift includes support for software engineering courses, fellowships, lectures, and a digital technology conference to be held at the University.
  • The Jos Milton Foundations gift provides support for four new digital technology offerings:
    The Jos Milton Foundation Digital Tech Initiative will support the launch of new courses, programs, and degrees in software engineering.VeigaMilton indicated that a strong software engineering program will attract a diverse talent pool of students and faculty members who collaborate to address local and global challenges.
  • The Jos Milton Foundation Endowed Software Engineering Fellowship will furnish fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students studying software engineering with a focus on those from underrepresented communities.
  • The Jos Milton Foundation Endowed Digital Technology Lecture Series will provide funding for guest speakers to share their expertise with students, faculty, and the tech industry community.

Credit Acceptance Announces Andrew Rostami as Chief Marketing and Product Officer

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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Southfield, Michigan, April 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Credit Acceptance Corporation (Nasdaq: CACC) (referred to as the Company, Credit Acceptance, we, our, or us) announced today that Andrew Rostami will join our senior leadership team as Chief Marketing and Product Officer on April 18, 2022.

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  • Southfield, Michigan, April 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Credit Acceptance Corporation (Nasdaq: CACC) (referred to as the Company, Credit Acceptance, we, our, or us) announced today that Andrew Rostami will join our senior leadership team as Chief Marketing and Product Officer on April 18, 2022.
  • Andrew comes to Credit Acceptance from Citizens, where he was most recently President, Citizens Pay, and EVP, Head of Unsecured Lending & Cards.
  • I am excited to have Andrew join our senior leadership team, said Ken Booth, Chief Executive Officer.
  • Since 1972, Credit Acceptance has offered financing programs that enable automobile dealers to sell vehicles to consumers, regardless of their credit history.

Covestro, The Pittsburgh Penguins and Carnegie Mellon University get an assist from PPG and Athletica Sports Systems in year five of "Rethink the Rink"

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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"This marks the fifth 'Rethink the Rink' Make-a-thon event," said Haakan Jonsson, chairman and president of Covestro LLC.

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  • "This marks the fifth 'Rethink the Rink' Make-a-thon event," said Haakan Jonsson, chairman and president of Covestro LLC.
  • This year, we are pleased to welcome PPG and Athletica Sport Systems to the 'Rethink the Rink' initiative.
  • I'm excited to see the unique expertise each brings to the program, and the ingenious ideas the students design."
  • In addition, Covestro, The Pittsburgh Penguins, PPG and Athletica will provide coaching to the students throughout the innovation process.