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Food & Society at the Aspen Institute Releases the 2024 Food is Medicine Research Action Plan

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Washington, DC, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food & Society at the Aspen Institute has released its 2024 Food is Medicine Research Action Plan.

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  • Washington, DC, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food & Society at the Aspen Institute has released its 2024 Food is Medicine Research Action Plan.
  • It is the first report to pull together the latest peer-reviewed Food is Medicine research in a digestible, comprehensible, and action-oriented format.
  • Associated health outcomes like diabetes and heart disease remain far greater among Black and Latinx individuals and households.
  • Like the original, the revised version of the Research Action Plan has been made possible thanks to the continuing support of the Walmart Foundation.

MIT Sloan Executive Education Expands Portfolio of Entrepreneurial Offerings with New Course, "Entrepreneurship Development Accelerator"

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MIT Sloan Executive Education today announced the expansion of its entrepreneurial offerings with the Entrepreneurship Development Accelerator (EDA). Building on the success of its flagship Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP), which has created a community of more than 2,000 entrepreneurs, EDA provides a unique opportunity for intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs to roll up their sleeves and advance the progress of their own venture. Participants will immerse themselves in lectures, team activities, and simulations alongside the top MIT startups from delta v, MIT Sloan's premier venture accelerator.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MIT Sloan Executive Education today announced the expansion of its entrepreneurial offerings with the Entrepreneurship Development Accelerator (EDA).
  • Participants will immerse themselves in lectures, team activities, and simulations alongside the top MIT startups from delta v , MIT Sloan's premier venture accelerator.
  • "We're at this inflection point, and what you're going to find here at MIT is a full stack experience.
  • Upon successful completion of the course, participants will earn a certificate of course completion from MIT Sloan School of Management.

A Practical Guide For Generating Leadership Capital

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital, by Archie L. Jones, Jr., is now available. The book is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes, and is available on Amazon today.

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  • "The Treasure You Seek" by Archie L. Jones, Jr. is released with Forbes Books
    NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital , by Archie L. Jones, Jr., is now available.
  • The book is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes, and is available on Amazon today.
  • His book is an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to maximize and leverage their leadership capital.
  • Jones's book explores leadership capital and the "5 Cs" individuals need to achieve their full potential.

Schools Now! 2024: Enriching school curricula with multi-cultural narratives inspire curiosity to help learners acquire transferable skills

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The conference focused on empowering subject experts within the school community to drive curriculum development and delivery.

Key Points: 
  • The conference focused on empowering subject experts within the school community to drive curriculum development and delivery.
  • The themes included digital learning, leadership, well-being, and safeguarding, adding to a rich internationalised and contextualised curriculum.
  • By championing safety and wellbeing, embracing technological advancements, and leadership in schools, and thereby promoting an enriched curriculum, the outcomes of Schools Now!
  • Conference focused on empowering educators to create engaging, student-centred learning environments that prepare learners for success in the 21st century and beyond.

Schools Now! 2024: Enriching school curricula with multi-cultural narratives inspire curiosity to help learners acquire transferable skills

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The conference focused on empowering subject experts within the school community to drive curriculum development and delivery.

Key Points: 
  • The conference focused on empowering subject experts within the school community to drive curriculum development and delivery.
  • The themes included digital learning, leadership, well-being, and safeguarding, adding to a rich internationalised and contextualised curriculum.
  • By championing safety and wellbeing, embracing technological advancements, and leadership in schools, and thereby promoting an enriched curriculum, the outcomes of Schools Now!
  • Conference focused on empowering educators to create engaging, student-centred learning environments that prepare learners for success in the 21st century and beyond.

Enriching school curricula with multi-cultural narratives inspire curiosity to help learners acquire transferable skills

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Monday, March 4, 2024

The themes included digital learning, leadership, well-being, and safeguarding, adding to a rich internationalised and contextualised curriculum.

Key Points: 
  • The themes included digital learning, leadership, well-being, and safeguarding, adding to a rich internationalised and contextualised curriculum.
  • She highlighted that, 'In a rapidly changing world, if learners are to develop resilience, creativity and the essential skills of collaboration, the curriculum must be ambitious and enriched with local and global narratives that excite imaginations and inspire curiosity.'
  • Another key focus of the conference was safeguarding, recognising the importance of school community wellbeing and safety within the learning environment.
  • Conference focused on empowering educators to create engaging, student-centred learning environments that prepare learners for success in the 21st century and beyond.

Enriching school curricula with multi-cultural narratives inspire curiosity to help learners acquire transferable skills

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 4, 2024

The themes included digital learning, leadership, well-being, and safeguarding, adding to a rich internationalised and contextualised curriculum.

Key Points: 
  • The themes included digital learning, leadership, well-being, and safeguarding, adding to a rich internationalised and contextualised curriculum.
  • She highlighted that, 'In a rapidly changing world, if learners are to develop resilience, creativity and the essential skills of collaboration, the curriculum must be ambitious and enriched with local and global narratives that excite imaginations and inspire curiosity.'
  • Another key focus of the conference was safeguarding, recognising the importance of school community wellbeing and safety within the learning environment.
  • Conference focused on empowering educators to create engaging, student-centred learning environments that prepare learners for success in the 21st century and beyond.

New Research: Eating Almonds Can Aid in Post-Exercise Recovery

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

MODESTO, Calif., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study found that eating almonds reduced some feelings of muscle soreness during exercise recovery which translated to improved muscle performance during a vertical jump challenge. These results expand on prior research1 which looked at how almonds affect muscle recovery after exercise.

Key Points: 
  • These results expand on prior research1 which looked at how almonds affect muscle recovery after exercise.
  • The treadmill test was designed to cause muscle damage to see how almonds affected muscle recovery.
  • Study Conclusion: Snacking on almonds for eight weeks reduced perceived feelings of muscle soreness during recovery from muscle-damaging exercise, resulting in better maintenance of muscle functional capacity.
  • This study suggests that almonds are a functional food snack to improve exercise tolerance in mildly overweight, middle-aged adults.

NBC10's Latoyia Edwards to Host NSBE Boston's 6th Annual Inspire STEM Gala

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

With the theme "Black is STEM," this year's gala recognizes Black History in the making.

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  • With the theme "Black is STEM," this year's gala recognizes Black History in the making.
  • Hosted by Emmy-award winning news anchor Latoyia Edwards , the gala promises an evening of inspiration and recognition.
  • The 6th Annual Inspire STEM Gala will take place from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm on February 24th.
  • Join NBC10's Latoyia Edwards, NSBE Boston, and keynote speaker Janeen Uzzell for a night of Black STEM excellence.

30th Annual Venture Capital & Private Equity Conference at Harvard Business School Announces Speakers and Agenda

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Friday, January 26, 2024

The Venture Capital & Private Equity Club, the largest student club at Harvard Business School, will hold the 30th annual VCPE Conference on Saturday, February 3, 2024, on the Harvard Business School campus in Boston.

Key Points: 
  • The Venture Capital & Private Equity Club, the largest student club at Harvard Business School, will hold the 30th annual VCPE Conference on Saturday, February 3, 2024, on the Harvard Business School campus in Boston.
  • With 18 panels and 75+ speakers, the conference will feature industry-leading experts providing insight on a variety of topics related to private markets investing.
  • Conference panel topics include Alternatives in Alternatives, State of PE, State of VC, Artificial Intelligence, Starting Your First Fund, Distressed Debt & Special Situations, Insurance Capital, and others.
  • “It is a privilege to serve as the faculty advisor for the 30th annual Harvard Business School’s VCPE Conference.