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ETS Receives Nearly $3.25 Million for AI Research Institute To Advance STEM Learning Among Marginalized U.S. Students

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

The grant is part of a larger, five-year $20 million award received jointly by ETS, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (U. of I.

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  • The grant is part of a larger, five-year $20 million award received jointly by ETS, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (U. of I.
  • ETS awarded nearly $3.25 million by NSF to support new AI to advance learning among students underrepresented in STEM.
  • "This funding will advance transformational research that holds the power of increasing students' interest, participation and engagement in STEM for the rest of their lives.
  • The collective support of the National AI Institutes represents the most significant federal investment in AI research and workforce development to date.

The Countdown Has Begun to the Best Data Center Event of 2022 - 5 Weeks to DCAC Live 2022

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DCAC Live, the Data Center Anti-Conference will take place at the Moody Theater at ACL Live in Austin Texas September 27-28. With less than 5 weeks to the event, the event organizers wanted to provide an update on the sponsors, speakers and fun networking opportunities that will available to attendees.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DCAC Live , the Data Center Anti-Conference will take place at the Moody Theater at ACL Live in Austin Texas September 27-28.
  • With less than 5 weeks to the event, the event organizers wanted to provide an update on the sponsors, speakers and fun networking opportunities that will available to attendees.
  • The event kicks off on Tuesday, September 27th with a charity golf tournament at the Terravista Golf Club in Austin.
  • Following the charity golf tournament, attendees of the DCAC Live event will be treated to live entertainment at ACL Live from 7-9pm.

Ankyra Therapeutics Announces Research Collaboration with the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Friday, June 3, 2022

Ankyra Therapeutics is pleased to announce that it has entered into a formal research collaboration with the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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  • Ankyra Therapeutics is pleased to announce that it has entered into a formal research collaboration with the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
  • Ankyra is developing a novel anchored immunotherapy platform that allows retention of immune-oncology drugs in the tumor microenvironment for several weeks.
  • The collaboration with the U. of I. will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of cANK-101 in dogs with oral malignant melanoma.
  • Dr. Timothy Fan, DVM, PhD, a veterinary oncologist, Professor of Veterinary Clinical Medicine at the U. of I. and program leader for the Cancer Center at Illinois, will lead the project.

IES Communications Takes Title Sponsorship at DCAC Live 2022

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Monday, May 16, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --- DCAC Live, the Data Center Anti-Conference, has announced that IES Communications will be the title sponsor of the 7th annual event, which will take place live and in-person at the Moody Theater at ACL Live in Austin Texas September 27-28.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --- DCAC Live , the Data Center Anti-Conference, has announced that IES Communications will be the title sponsor of the 7th annual event, which will take place live and in-person at the Moody Theater at ACL Live in Austin Texas September 27-28.
  • "IES is pleased to be sponsoring this incredible event - again," said Gilbert Romo Vice President of Sales and Marketing at IES.
  • DCAC Live will take place at the Moody Theater Austin City Limits (ACL) venue in Austin on September 27-28.
  • "IES has been a great partner to DCAC over the years," said Kirk Offel , co-founder of DCAC Live and DCAC Revolution .

IES Holdings Appoints Matthew Simmes as Chief Operating Officer

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Friday, December 3, 2021

HOUSTON, Dec. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IES Holdings, Inc. (or IES or the Company) (NASDAQ: IESC) today announced the appointment of Matthew Simmes as Chief Operating Officer of the Company.

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  • HOUSTON, Dec. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IES Holdings, Inc. (or IES or the Company) (NASDAQ: IESC) today announced the appointment of Matthew Simmes as Chief Operating Officer of the Company.
  • In his new role, Mr. Simmes, who has been President of the Companys Communications segment since 2017, will oversee all four of the Companys operating segments.
  • I am excited to welcome Matt to our corporate executive team, said Jeff Gendell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IES.
  • Mr. Simmes has spent 28 years at IES in a variety of roles.

Phoenix Children's Hosts Inaugural Heart & Hand Clinical Excellence Awards

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

PHOENIX, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Children's hosted its first Heart & Hand Clinical Excellence Awards on Thursday, October 21 at the Phoenix Country Club.

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  • PHOENIX, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Children's hosted its first Heart & Hand Clinical Excellence Awards on Thursday, October 21 at the Phoenix Country Club.
  • The Heart and Hand Clinical Excellence Awards honor Phoenix Children's physicians and advanced practice providers who have made exceptional contributions to pediatric medicine.
  • The event host and emcee was Phoenix Children's Physician-in-Chief Dr. Jared Muenzer, with additional speakers President & CEO Robert L. Meyer and Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Daniel Ostlie.
  • "These awards are uniquely special because all of those nominated were done so by their peers," said Steve Schnall, senior vice president of Phoenix Children's Foundation.

The Countdown Has Begun - Less than 30 Days to DCAC

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Friday, August 6, 2021

With less than 30 days to the event, the event organizers wanted to provide an update on the sponsors, speakers and fun networking opportunities that will available to attendees.

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  • With less than 30 days to the event, the event organizers wanted to provide an update on the sponsors, speakers and fun networking opportunities that will available to attendees.
  • "We are extremely pleased with the level of excitement and support we've received for this event," said Kirk Offel , co-founder of DCAC.
  • The event kicks off on Wednesday, September 1st with a charity golf tournament at the Terravista Golf Club in Austin.
  • The main DCAC conference starts on Thursday, September 2nd at the ACL Live .