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TEDCO Announces New Board Member for the Maryland Innovation Initiative

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the recent appointment of Christina DeMur, director of technology development at Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures, to the Maryland Innovation Initiative Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO , Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the recent appointment of Christina DeMur, director of technology development at Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures, to the Maryland Innovation Initiative Board of Directors .
  • The Maryland Innovation Initiative ( MII ) was created as a collaboration between the State of Maryland and five Maryland academic research institutions: Johns Hopkins University (JHU); Morgan State University (MSU); University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP); University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB); University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).
  • Recently this collaboration has expanded to include two more comprehensive universities – Frostburg State University and Bowie State University.
  • "Christina's appointment to the MII Board of Directors is sure to aid our continued support of innovation and research throughout Maryland," said Renée Winsky, MII Board Chair.

UNCF Convening Inaugural Baltimore Mayor’s Masked Ball with Special Guest Mayor Brandon Scott

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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Baltimore, MD, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and special guest Mayor Brandon Scott are gearing up for the inaugural UNCF Baltimore Mayor’s Masked Ball, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor.

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  • Baltimore, MD, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and special guest Mayor Brandon Scott are gearing up for the inaugural UNCF Baltimore Mayor’s Masked Ball, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor.
  • Hosted by Honorary Chairs, Dr. David Wilson, president, Morgan State University, Dr. Anthony Jenkins, president, Coppin State University, a diverse group of corporate sponsors, local businesses and professional organizations, the inaugural UNCF Baltimore Mayor’s Masked Ball is an evening of celebration.
  • “I’m thrilled to join Mayor Scott to bring the Mayor’s Masked Ball to the great city of Baltimore,” said Harry Christian III, development director, UNCF.
  • “Education is a portal system into gaining knowledge that can never be taken away from our young people”, said Mayor Brandon Scott.

Fulton Bank Announces Recipients of Two $3,000 Women in Technology Scholarships

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Fulton Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT), today announced that Ashley DeLong and Yazlin Moujalled have been chosen to each receive a $3,000 scholarship.

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  • Fulton Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT), today announced that Ashley DeLong and Yazlin Moujalled have been chosen to each receive a $3,000 scholarship.
  • The scholarships were awarded by Fulton’s Women in Technology employee resource group to women studying in the science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) fields.
  • Both recipients will be attending undergraduate programs in the fall:
    Ashley DeLong is from Fleetwood, Pennsylvania and graduated from Brandywine Heights High School.
  • “Fulton Bank is proud to honor these two women who have shown their dedication and perseverance to continuing their education in the STEM field,” said Kelly Salvato, an Information Technology Project Manager and Chairperson of Fulton’s Women in Technology Employee Resource Group.

ImmuCell Appoints Bryan K. Gathagan to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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PORTLAND, Maine, June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ImmuCell Corporation (Nasdaq: ICCC) (“ImmuCell” or the “Company”), a growing animal health company that develops, manufactures and markets scientifically proven and practical products that improve the health and productivity of dairy and beef cattle, today announced that Bryan K. Gathagan has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Maine, June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ImmuCell Corporation (Nasdaq: ICCC) (“ImmuCell” or the “Company”), a growing animal health company that develops, manufactures and markets scientifically proven and practical products that improve the health and productivity of dairy and beef cattle, today announced that Bryan K. Gathagan has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Gathagan is the owner and a managing member of broad Thinking, LLC, a management consulting firm and has 25 years of animal health experience.
  • He is a founding member of Animalytix LLC and has served as its Chief Financial and Chief Technology Officer since it began operations in 2010.
  • “Bryan’s depth of experience in the animal health industry and his financial skills will be a great asset to ImmuCell,” commented Michael F. Brigham, President and CEO of ImmuCell.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Announces New 2023 Grants to Support Student Success in STEM Fields

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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"UC Merced and UMBC are models for our nation. Both schools have resolved to ensure that all students -- especially students from underrepresented backgrounds -- are set up to succeed from day one in rigorous STEM classes," said Seppy Basili, executive director of the Cooke Foundation. "In advancement of our mission to help exceptional students reach their fullest potential, we are honored to support the work of these important institutions."

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  • UC Merced was awarded the 2021 Seal of Excelencia, which recognizes universities that demonstrate a robust enrollment, retention, financial support, and representation of Latinx/Latiné students.
  • These grants are part of a $7 million commitment to supporting underrepresented student success in STEM fields.
  • For more than 20 years, the Cooke Foundation has dedicated its mission to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need.
  • The Foundation has also provided $131 million in grants to organizations that serve such students.

MaxCyte Establishes New Scientific Advisory Board Comprised of Globally Recognized Experts in Cell Engineering Enabling Technology

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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“With the formation of our Scientific Advisory Board, we are expanding the depth and breadth of our leadership team and scientific expertise with the next generation of leaders in the field of gene and cell therapy,” said Doug Doerfler, President and CEO of MaxCyte.

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  • “With the formation of our Scientific Advisory Board, we are expanding the depth and breadth of our leadership team and scientific expertise with the next generation of leaders in the field of gene and cell therapy,” said Doug Doerfler, President and CEO of MaxCyte.
  • Supported by deep technical knowledge, the SAB will help us unlock the power of cells, which will enhance our R&D activities and portfolio,” said Cenk Sumen, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer of MaxCyte.
  • Dr. Maus holds graduate degrees (M.D., Ph.D.) from University of Pennsylvania, where she completed graduate training with Dr. Carl June.
  • Her thesis exploited aptamers to overcome the conventional bottlenecks of electronic biosensing of small molecules in complex biological environments.

BioFishency Hails First-in-the-World Success in Electro-Chemical Removal of Off-Flavors in Recirculated Aquaculture Systems (RAS)

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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ATLIT, Israel, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BioFishency, a leading provider of electro-chemical and biological water treatment solutions for Recirculated Aquaculture Systems (RAS), announced today the first-ever MIB and geosmin removal from water and fish tissues, eliminating off-flavors in trout.  

Key Points: 
  • BioFishency, in collaboration with the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, performed multiple tests to determine BioFishency ELX™ system's removal of MIB and geosmin, the sources of off-flavors.
  • Testing at BioFishency's R&D RAS facility confirmed the world's first-ever removal of MIB and geosmin in fish while feeding, and maintaining fish growth.
  • An advanced Electro-Chemical Water Treatment system, BioFishency ELX outpowers biological RAS, all in a fully controlled environment, while eliminating off-flavors.
  • BioFishency Co-Founder & CTO, Igal Magen, comments, "Off-flavors significantly impact fish quality and value, where BioFishency ELX has proven successful in their removal.

BioFishency Hails First-in-the-World Success in Electro-Chemical Removal of Off-Flavors in Recirculated Aquaculture Systems (RAS)

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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ATLIT, Israel, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BioFishency, a leading provider of electro-chemical and biological water treatment solutions for Recirculated Aquaculture Systems (RAS), announced today the first-ever MIB and geosmin removal from water and fish tissues, eliminating off-flavors in trout.  

Key Points: 
  • BioFishency, in collaboration with the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, performed multiple tests to determine BioFishency ELX™ system's removal of MIB and geosmin, the sources of off-flavors.
  • Testing at BioFishency's R&D RAS facility confirmed the world's first-ever removal of MIB and geosmin in fish while feeding, and maintaining fish growth.
  • An advanced Electro-Chemical Water Treatment system, BioFishency ELX outpowers biological RAS, all in a fully controlled environment, while eliminating off-flavors.
  • BioFishency Co-Founder & CTO, Igal Magen, comments, "Off-flavors significantly impact fish quality and value, where BioFishency ELX has proven successful in their removal.

Chartwells Higher Education Outlines Top Trends for 2023 in Plant-Based Dining on College Campuses

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, the retail market for plant-based foods reached $7.4 billion — $5.5 billion more than in 2019 — and today's college students are driving high levels of adoption. In fact, nearly eight in ten (79%) of Gen Z eat plant-based meals at least once a week, with 60% of them wanting to eat more plant-based foods.

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  • Chartwells Higher Education, a recognized leader in contract food management, has committed to increasing its plant-based dining options and programming across its 300 campus partners.
  • In addition, to help food service professionals stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving plant-based landscape, Monalisa Prasad, Chartwells' National Director of Sustainability, has outlined five plant-based and sustainability trends to be aware of in college dining in 2023:
    More 100% plant-based menus on college campuses.
  • I expect the scale and sophistication of campus gardens to increase, along with their ties to campuses' broader sustainability goals.
  • To learn more about Chartwells Higher Education and its plans for plant-based and sustainable dining in 2023, please visit http://chartwellshighered.com/

NCAA National Champion Coach Ruben Resendes Named Men's Soccer Head Coach at Bryant University

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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 SMITHFIELD, R.I., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bryant University is thrilled to announce 2022 NCAA Championship soccer coach Ruben Resendes is the next head coach of Bryant's men's soccer program. Bill Smith, Bryant's Director of Athletics, made the announcement.

Key Points: 
  • SMITHFIELD, R.I., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bryant University is thrilled to announce 2022 NCAA Championship soccer coach Ruben Resendes is the next head coach of Bryant's men's soccer program.
  • 2022 NCAA Championship soccer coach Ruben Resendes is the next head coach of Bryant University's men's soccer program.
  • "The interest in the head coach position at Bryant University was incredible, a tribute to the hard work of the coaches, staff, and the members of our men's soccer program.
  • The men's soccer playing institutions include University at Albany, Binghamton University, University of New Hampshire, NJIT, University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), University of Massachusetts Lowell, and the University of Vermont.