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Liberty Defense Receives Contract Award from TSA for Open Architecture Application and Continued Development of AIT Screening Kits up to $3.8M

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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The TSA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for all security screening conducted at airports in the United States.

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  • The TSA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for all security screening conducted at airports in the United States.
  • TSA's On-Person Screening program aims to detect a growing range of threats, with fewer false alarms and less physical contact.
  • Liberty previously licensed millimeter wave-based, High-Definition Advanced Imaging Technology (HD-AIT) body scanner and shoe screener technologies in March of 2021.
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Liberty Defense Receives Contract Modification Award from TSA for Development of AIT Screening Upgrades

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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The TSA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for airline passenger security screening conducted at airports in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • The TSA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for airline passenger security screening conducted at airports in the United States.
  • TSA's On-Person Screening program aims to detect a growing range of threats, with fewer false alarms and less physical contact with travelers.
  • "We continue to work closely with TSA on this critical initiative to help develop the next generation of passenger screening," says Liberty CEO Bill Frain.
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Fairbanks Morse Defense, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Collaborate on Developing Alternative Fuel Technology for Marine Engines

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, and Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development and integration of alternative fuel technologies aimed at reducing the marine engine’s reliance on fossil fuels.

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  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, and Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development and integration of alternative fuel technologies aimed at reducing the marine engine’s reliance on fossil fuels.
  • Marine engines heavily rely on diesel fuel, which constitutes a significant annual expense for the Department of Defense (DOD).
  • “Oak Ridge is a leader in decarbonization research, clean energy technology development, and defense manufacturing ,” said Moe Khaleel, Associate Laboratory Director for National Security Sciences.
  • Supporting alternative fuel combustion development strategy through modeling studies that employ advanced analytics such as computational fluid dynamics simulations using high-performance computing resources.

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. ("OPT" or "the Company") (NYSE American: OPTT), today announced financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter (“4Q23”) and full-year ended April 30, 2023 (“FY23”).

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  • MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. ("OPT" or "the Company") (NYSE American: OPTT), today announced financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter (“4Q23”) and full-year ended April 30, 2023 (“FY23”).
  • Highlights include:
    Total orders for the 4Q23 were $2.3 million, as compared to $0.7 million for the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2022 (“4Q22”).
  • As announced on June 15, 2023, a conference call to discuss OPT’s financial results will be held tomorrow morning, Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time.
  • Call Replay: Will be available by telephone approximately two hours after the call's completion until August 13, 2023.

FCPS and Battelle Announce $50,000 in STEM Grants

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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The Battelle National Biodefense Institute (BNBI) and Frederick County Public Schools have recognized the recipients of $50,000 in teacher challenge grants for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.

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  • The Battelle National Biodefense Institute (BNBI) and Frederick County Public Schools have recognized the recipients of $50,000 in teacher challenge grants for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230508005619/en/
    Representatives from BNBI and FCPS went to nine schools last Friday to surprise 15 teachers and their students with the news that their STEM proposals had been selected as winners.
  • “This long-standing partnership with BNBI continues to benefit and support valuable STEM initiatives throughout the county,” FCPS Superintendent Dr. Cheryl L. Dyson said.
  • Since its inception BNBI has directly gifted $667,000 to FCPS, and BNBI staff has committed thousands of hours of time to assisting curricula development, classroom instruction and STEM activities outside the classroom.

FCPS and Battelle Announce $34,000 in STEM Mini-Grants

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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Today, Frederick County Public Schools announced the recipients of $34,000 in teacher mini-grants for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education from the Battelle National Biodefense Institute (BNBI).

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  • Today, Frederick County Public Schools announced the recipients of $34,000 in teacher mini-grants for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education from the Battelle National Biodefense Institute (BNBI).
  • Walkersville Elementary School – The Bee-Bot Hive, a coding robot kit, designed to help students develop an understanding of computer science.
  • Monocacy Middle School – Materials to create a greenhouse gardening experience with a focus on sustainable agriculture and opportunities for students to use STEM to solve real world problems.
  • Since its inception BNBI has directly gifted $617,000 to FCPS, and BNBI staff has committed thousands of hours of time to assisting curricula development, classroom instruction and STEM activities outside the classroom.

BMNT Inc. Announces Appointment of Dr. Alison Hawks to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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-- the company transforming public sector innovation – today announced the appointment of Dr. Alison Hawks to the BMNT Board of Directors.

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  • -- the company transforming public sector innovation – today announced the appointment of Dr. Alison Hawks to the BMNT Board of Directors.
  • Dr. Hawks is one of the leading voices in public sector innovation and the driving force behind BMNT's global business efforts.
  • In her new role on the BMNT board, Dr. Hawks will lead the development of BMNT's innovation education programs while also guiding the integration of BMNT's rapidly expanding international presence.
  • I can think of no one better suited to help guide BMNT into our next decade of service," said BMNT CEO Peter Newell.

UN privacy rapporteur to join Australian Privacy Awareness Week 2016

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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= UN privacy rapporteur to join Australian Privacy Awareness Week 2016 =

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  • = UN privacy rapporteur to join Australian Privacy Awareness Week 2016 =
    Acting Australian Information Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim, announced today that this years Privacy Awareness Week will take on an international perspective, with the first visit to Australia by the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Privacy, Professor Joseph (Joe) Cannataci.
  • Privacy Awareness Week will be held from Sunday 15 to Saturday 21 May this year.
  • The week promotes awareness and discussion with business, government agencies and the broader community on how to protect and respect the privacy rights of Australian citizens.
  • Mr Pilgrim described the UN Rapporteurs involvement this year as being important for furthering privacy awareness and debate on a range of domestic and international privacy issues in Australia.
  • His work has already increased attention and debate on privacy rights, particularly in a digital context, and I know his involvement will elevate this years Privacy Awareness Week events and discussions.
  • Professor Cannataci confirmed he would be the key speaker at the OAICs annual Privacy Awareness Business Breakfast, to be held on May 16 in Sydney, and that other Privacy Awareness Week engagements were being developed in conjunction with his office.
  • I am delighted to accept the kind invitation of Commissioner Pilgrim to visit Australia, especially during Privacy Awareness Week.
  • *Media contact: *Alison Wares 0407 663 968 [email protected] Privacy Awareness Week is an annual initiative of the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) forum.

Liberty Defense Receives $1,750,000 Contract Award from TSA for Development of AIT Screening Upgrades

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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The TSA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for all security screening conducted at airports in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • The TSA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for all security screening conducted at airports in the United States.
  • TSA's On-Person Screening program aims to detect a growing range of threats, with fewer false alarms and less physical contact.
  • "We are excited to partner with TSA on this critical initiative to help develop the next generation of passenger screening," says Liberty CEO Bill Frain.
  • For updates and news, please visit the Company website to subscribe to email alerts or follow Liberty Defense on social channels.

Auburn University launches 2022 PSA, spotlighting how Auburn advances student success through experiential learning

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Saturday, September 10, 2022
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AUBURN, Ala., Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auburn University has launched its 2022 public service announcement, or PSA, spotlighting how it is advancingstudent success through experiential learning.

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  • AUBURN, Ala., Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auburn University has launched its 2022 public service announcement, or PSA, spotlighting how it is advancingstudent success through experiential learning.
  • "As our PSA states, what makes Auburn so special is hard to put into words," said John Morris, Auburn's senior vice president for Advancement.
  • Our students are learning the lessons that lead to success and the betterment of our community and beyond."
  • For more information aboutthe many ways in which Auburn is leading student success and what makes the Auburn experience so special, visit auburn.edu .