Social capital

Adani Green Energy Becomes India’s First to Surpass 10,000 MW Renewable Energy

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Alternative Energy, Energy, Environment, Sustainability, Utilities, Waste management, Social capital, Kamuthi, Adani Green Energy, Wind, Adani Group, Plant, CO2, Renewable energy

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), India’s largest and one of the world’s leading renewable energy (RE) companies, has surpassed 10,000 megawatts (MW) of operational portfolio, delivering reliable, affordable, and clean power to the national grid.

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  • Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), India’s largest and one of the world’s leading renewable energy (RE) companies, has surpassed 10,000 megawatts (MW) of operational portfolio, delivering reliable, affordable, and clean power to the national grid.
  • AGEL’s operational portfolio consists of 7,393 MW solar, 1,401 MW wind and 2,140 MW wind-solar hybrid capacity.
  • The milestone is a testament to AGEL and its development partners firmly moving towards the goal of 45,000 MW renewable energy by 2030.
  • In our drive towards 45,000 MW by 2030, we are building the world's largest renewable energy plant in Khavda — a 30,000 MW project unparalleled on the global stage.

Tierra Biosciences Secures $11.4M Series A Funding Round Led by Material Impact

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Pharmaceutical, Technology, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Artificial Intelligence, Other Manufacturing, Health Technology, Science, Biotechnology, Manufacturing, Other Science, Health, Nature, Protein, Investment, IQT, Social capital, Artificial intelligence, Acceleration, Fine chemical

Tierra Biosciences , the company behind the world’s first platform for predictive AI-guided cell-free technology enabling high-throughput on-demand custom protein synthesis, announced today that it closed an $11.4M Series A round.

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  • Tierra Biosciences , the company behind the world’s first platform for predictive AI-guided cell-free technology enabling high-throughput on-demand custom protein synthesis, announced today that it closed an $11.4M Series A round.
  • The investment was led by Material Impact with participation from new and existing investors including Prosus Ventures , In-Q-Tel (IQT), Hillspire, Freeflow Ventures , Creative Ventures , and Social Capital .
  • Tierra, with established relationships among major pharmaceutical, industrial, and agricultural organizations, will now expand its reach and extend its innovative capabilities to a broader set of customers and partners.
  • We believe the result will be a transformative acceleration of protein design-build-test-learn cycles within the industry,” said Chenny Zhang, Principal, Investments at IQT.

Jason Palmer Pivots Presidential Campaign, Announces TOGETHER!: A National Youth Movement for Political Unity and Cutting-Edge Common Sense

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Organization, Social capital, MSNBC, Collaboration, CNN, Professional corporation, Participation, Athlete, Silicon, Movement, Management

will leverage new technology to advance cutting-edge, common-sense candidates and solutions focused on the most important issues of the 21st century.

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  • will leverage new technology to advance cutting-edge, common-sense candidates and solutions focused on the most important issues of the 21st century.
  • Public Benefit Corporation: A new mission-driven, technology-forward movement that will increase youth voter registration and political engagement.
  • We will bridge polarized political factions by promoting common values, common sense, and common purpose.
  • Join us as we embark on this journey to reshape the political landscape and nurture cutting-edge, common-sense leadership.

Mitra Chem Adds Denise Gray to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
IRA, GM, Social capital, Natural environment, AVL, Entrepreneurship, Transport, Saint-Gobain, Software, Temple University, National academy, LG Energy Solution, Government, General Motors, Lithium

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitra Future Technologies, Inc. ("Mitra Chem"), a leading innovator in IRA-compliant production of lithium-ion battery materials, announced the addition of Denise Gray to its board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitra Future Technologies, Inc. ("Mitra Chem"), a leading innovator in IRA-compliant production of lithium-ion battery materials, announced the addition of Denise Gray to its board of directors.
  • "Denise is a visionary leader with a proven track record of developing and deploying state of the art battery technology," said Mitra Chem CEO and Co-Founder Vivas Kumar.
  • "I am thrilled to join Mitra Chem's board of directors and to support the exceptional team in fostering breakthrough battery technologies that further accelerate a clean energy future while reducing American reliance on a fragile global supply chain," Said Denise Gray.
  • Mitra Chem has raised nearly $80 million dollars, including from GM which led its Series B in 2023.

American Student Assistance Announces More Than $6 Million in Grants to Increase Access to Career Readiness Opportunities for Youth from Underserved Communities

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Learning, International Rescue Committee, Curriculum, College of Engineering (KNUST), Early college high school, Social capital, Partnership, American Student Assistance, SVP, Navajo Nation, ASA, Workforce, Commonwealth, Organization, K-12, Knowledge, Research, Volunteering, Mentorship, NASSA, Student, IRC, Movement, Work, Consultant, Growth, Entrepreneurship, School, BRIC, JA, Life, Boundless, Corporate social responsibility, Animation, Collection, Refugee, Nursing

The grantees' initiatives are focused on improving career readiness outcomes for middle and high schoolers from under-resourced communities.

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  • The grantees' initiatives are focused on improving career readiness outcomes for middle and high schoolers from under-resourced communities.
  • The grant will fund the launch of a youth advisory board, paid internship program, and an alumni program to support mentees post-program.
  • Big Thought envisions a world in which young people in marginalized communities have the same opportunities and experiences as their peers.
  • High school students will move through three phases, including career exploration, career launch, and youth entrepreneurship launch.

American Connection Corps Launches Recruitment for 2024-25 Cohort to Strengthen Communities Across America

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Health, Organization, Interest, Social capital, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Economic development, Person, AmeriCorps, Digital divide, ACC, Lead, Nursing

WICHITA, Kan., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Connection Corps (ACC) announces the start of its recruitment cycle for the 2024-25 cohort. Cohort members will build capacity and provide support to their host communities as they engage in a wide array of projects focusing on broadband access and affordability, digital literacy, community and economic development, health, social capital, agriculture, and natural resources. This year, ACC aims to expand its reach by partnering with over 200 communities nationwide, offering unique opportunities for individuals passionate about making a difference.

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  • WICHITA, Kan., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Connection Corps (ACC) announces the start of its recruitment cycle for the 2024-25 cohort.
  • This year, ACC aims to expand its reach by partnering with over 200 communities nationwide, offering unique opportunities for individuals passionate about making a difference.
  • "The American Connection Corps provides a unique opportunity for Americans of many different backgrounds to perform acts of service to communities they care about or call home.
  • The American Connection Corps is a program of Lead for America.

University of Phoenix Leadership Joins 2024 SXSW EDU Panel on Non-Traditional Learners

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Friday, March 8, 2024
Education, Continuing, University, Bias, IDEO, Organization, UOPX, Student, Lost Generation, Sociology, Training, Eye, Foundation (nonprofit), Motivation, Met, SXSW, BPL, Learning, Conference, Mentorship, University of Phoenix, Automation, Acquisition, Psychology, Poverty, ALL, Workplace, Intelligence, Work, Stanford University, School, COVID, Enrollment management, Social capital, Carnegie Foundation

University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Nathan Jones, vice president of Product for Workforce Solutions, joined the proceedings of SXSW EDU, March 4 - 7, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Nathan Jones, vice president of Product for Workforce Solutions, joined the proceedings of SXSW EDU, March 4 - 7, 2024, in Austin, Texas.
  • “At University of Phoenix, our focus is on leveraging automation and technology to create a more personalized student experience.
  • As a recovering society, the reality of how to bring back a “lost generation” of learners requires coordination across sectors.
  • In his more than 19 years with University of Phoenix, he has held leadership roles in Employee Development, Enrollment Management, Academic Operations, Product Leadership, and Workforce Solutions.

University of Phoenix Leadership to Present at Greater Phoenix Chamber Event

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Friday, February 23, 2024
Professional Services, Education, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Business, Human Resources, Continuing, University, Online, Social capital, Culture, Growth, Commerce, Society, MST, UPCEA, Organization, Higher education, Workforce, Woman, Student, CHEA, Phoenix metropolitan area, Grinnell College, Assessment, SCCE, Faculty, Higher Learning Commission, Curriculum, Chamber, Conference, University of Phoenix, Equity, Accreditation, Research, DEI, Online and offline, Q&A, OLC, Nursing

University of Phoenix proudly presents its distinguished leaders as featured speakers at the Greater Phoenix Chamber's quarterly Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Forum.

Key Points: 
  • University of Phoenix proudly presents its distinguished leaders as featured speakers at the Greater Phoenix Chamber's quarterly Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Forum.
  • "We are thrilled to have Doris Savron and McCeil Johnson from the University of Phoenix as our speakers for this significant DEI Forum," said Todd Sanders, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
  • “As we engage in this collaborative event with the Greater Phoenix Chamber, we appreciate the pivotal role they play in shaping a diverse and inclusive professional landscape,” she shares.
  • She recently completed a six-year term at the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and serves on committees like the DEI professionals committee for the Chamber.

Groq® Welcomes Harvard Professor Youngme Moon to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Social capital, Information Age, AI, Research, MIT, Culture, Harvard University, Different, HBS, Stanford University, Faculty, Yale University, Harvard Business School, Management

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Groq®, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions company and the creator of the LPU™ Inference Engine, has added Harvard Professor Youngme Moon to its board of directors, giving brand a seat at the table. In addition to Groq CEO and Founder Jonathan Ross and Professor Moon, the Groq board includes Jay Zaveri of Social Capital, Ford Tamer of Francisco Partners, and Andy Rappaport of Skyline Public Works.

Key Points: 
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Groq® , a generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions company and the creator of the LPU™ Inference Engine, has added Harvard Professor Youngme Moon to its board of directors, giving brand a seat at the table.
  • Groq® has added Harvard Professor Youngme Moon to its board of directors, giving brand a seat at the table.
  • Professor Moon serves on the board of Mastercard, Unilever, Warby Parker, and Sweetgreen, as well as several early-stage startups.
  • "Youngme brings the broad marketing expertise to the Groq board of directors that is needed in a rapidly changing market, like AI," said Ross.

Why banning gym selfies could do us all a lot of good

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Online, Social media, Mental health, Woman, Eating, Adolescence, Research, Internet celebrity, Culture, Animal, Exercise, Body image, Risk, Steroid, Muscle dysmorphia, Safety, Death, Narcissism, Privacy, Liver, Social capital, Accident, Travel, Public, Nightclub

It’s easy to see why taking selfies could be considered inappropriate in such cases.

Key Points: 
  • It’s easy to see why taking selfies could be considered inappropriate in such cases.
  • When considered alongside a rise in toxic influencer culture and widespread body-image insecurity, it could be argued banning gym selfies is a positive step.

Self-obsession in the digital age

  • One of the most famous Greek myths is that of Narcissus, who gave us the word “narcissist”.
  • This is the tale of a young man captivated by his own image.
  • Yet research shows narcissism is not only very prevalent in the modern age, in many cases it’s lucratively rewarded.

Gyms push back against selfies

  • Gym selfies can be tied particularly closely to influencer culture.
  • Influencers posting gym selfies will typically gain a lot of views and likes, and in some cases may attract mass followings.
  • Research shows gym selfies can also influence people’s motivations for exercising.
  • Study participants reported becoming more conscious of their own bodies when they saw gym selfies online.

Self-care in the social media age

  • And social media are a potent driver of the latter.
  • This promotes an obsession with self-image and pushes us to reach social media-worthy levels of muscularity or leanness.
  • Research shows adolescents in particular can have negative mental health outcomes as a result of self-image comparisons on social media.

Exercising for ourselves

  • At the same time, these individuals wield significant power within communities (both online and offline) and have an opportunity to shape norms around fitness and body image.
  • It might just be the beginning of people exercising for themselves and nobody else.


Samuel Cornell receives funding from Meta Platforms, Inc. His research is also supported by a UNSW University Postgraduate Award funded by the Australian Government. Timothy Piatkowski is a Lecturer and Researcher at Griffith University. He is also affiliated with Queensland Injectors Voice for Advocacy and Action.