Cognitive science

Teacher Demand For Summit Learning Model Surges

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Monday, November 5, 2018
Education, Learning, Behavior modification, Educational psychology, Pedagogy, Curricula, Cognitive science, Systems science, Educational technology, Service-learning, Active learning

While schools can adapt Summit Learning to meet their needs, each Summit Learning classroom is centered around three core components:

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  • While schools can adapt Summit Learning to meet their needs, each Summit Learning classroom is centered around three core components:
    Mentoring, including one-on-one meetings to discuss goals.
  • Many schools choose to implement Summit Learning to increase students' engagement with learning.
  • Summit Learning is the foundation of Summit Public Schools' 15 years of success and is based on collaborations with nationally acclaimed learning scientists, researchers and academics.
  • Summit students are able to articulate what they are learning, why they are learning and how they learn best.

Startup CYR3CON's Artificial Intelligence Predicts Enterprise Cyberattacks

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Monday, November 5, 2018
Artificial intelligence, Technology, Cognitive science, Computer science education, Informatics, Information science, Computer science

TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Recent peer-reviewed studies by artificial-intelligence powered cybersecurity startup CYR3CON show how patterns in hacker conversations can predict enterprise cyberattacks.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Recent peer-reviewed studies by artificial-intelligence powered cybersecurity startup CYR3CON show how patterns in hacker conversations can predict enterprise cyberattacks.
  • We use artificial intelligence to cut a lot of that out," Shakarian explained further.
  • The studies show not only the application of DarkMention to the enterprise but also how it can be used to predict attacks targeting cryptocurrencies.
  • The papers will be presented at the IEEE conference for Intelligence and Security Informatics held Nov. 8-10 in Miami, Florida.

Jewish Family & Career Services Atlanta Offers Brain Health Boot Camp

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Friday, November 2, 2018
Cognitive disorders, Psychiatric diagnosis, Psychiatry, Neuropsychology, Learning disabilities, RTT, Ageing, Geriatrics, Dementia, Cognitive science, Memory

With age serving as the greatest risk factor for cognitive impairment or memory loss, Jewish Family & Career Services Atlanta (JF&CS) is taking action with their Brain Health Boot Camp.

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  • With age serving as the greatest risk factor for cognitive impairment or memory loss, Jewish Family & Career Services Atlanta (JF&CS) is taking action with their Brain Health Boot Camp.
  • The Brain Health Boot Camp provides individuals recently diagnosed with or recognizing symptoms of memory loss an opportunity to connect with others experiencing similar situations.
  • Brain Health Boot Camp is led by experienced professionals who specialize in the field of aging.
  • To learn more or to get involved with Brain Health Boot Camp, contact Georgia Gunter, Geriatric Care Manager at 770-677-9421 or [email protected] .

Humantech Ergonomics Webinar Shares How To Reduce Workplace Injuries In The Automotive Industry

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Thursday, November 1, 2018
Ergonomics, Occupational safety and health, Posture, Human factors and ergonomics, Industrial engineering, Systems psychology, Musculoskeletal disorder, Systems science, Material handling, Health, Cognitive science

The 30-minute live webinar is aimed at safety professionals in the automotive industry, including OEMs and suppliers.

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  • The 30-minute live webinar is aimed at safety professionals in the automotive industry, including OEMs and suppliers.
  • Registration is required to attend this complimentary webinar on Wednesday, November 7th at 2 p.m. Eastern.
  • The automotive industry has many of the same musculoskeletal disorder risk factors as other industrial environments, such as repetitive motions and manual material handling.
  • For nearly 40 years, global companies have relied on VelocityEHS' Humantech software and services for workplace ergonomics improvements.

Qindom Extends Boundaries of Quantum Machine Learning to Application

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Quantum information science, Quantum programming, Theoretical computer science, Quantum mechanics, Emerging technologies, Cognitive science, Machine learning, Quantum machine learning, Outline of machine learning

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Qindom, the Toronto-based quantum machine learning start-up, announced its launch of the cloud-based quantum machine learning platform, Quantum Intelligence Toolbox ("QIT").

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Qindom, the Toronto-based quantum machine learning start-up, announced its launch of the cloud-based quantum machine learning platform, Quantum Intelligence Toolbox ("QIT").
  • The platform connects Qindom's proprietary technologies and algorithms with industrial demands and powers up quantum machine learning further to application levels.
  • It is driven by proprietary quantum machine learning algorithms and methodologies and provides technology services to address complex AI optimization problems.
  • "We welcome all stakeholders, including hardware providers, business users, ISVs and SPs, to together take a leap in real-world quantum machine learning application."

Gravyty Announces the First Artificial Intelligence in Advancement Advisory Council (AAAC) and Introduces Inaugural Members

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Artificial intelligence, Computational neuroscience, Technology, Cybernetics, Applications of artificial intelligence, Cognitive science, Science and technology

"Artificial Intelligence has proven to be the catalyst that changes the way people work, across all industries," says Adam Martel, CEO at Gravyty.

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  • "Artificial Intelligence has proven to be the catalyst that changes the way people work, across all industries," says Adam Martel, CEO at Gravyty.
  • The AAAC will also have access to Gravyty's product roadmap for the purpose of influencing Gravyty's development of real-world applications of AI in Advancement.
  • I couldn't be more excited to join the council and work alongside the top thought leaders in Advancement."
  • With Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Gravyty automates the most time-consuming processes for frontline fundraisers.

Discovering the Next Economic Giant? China Everbright's Foray into AI Looks to Impact China's New Economy

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Computational neuroscience, Technology, Artificial intelligence, Cybernetics, Science and technology, Cognitive science

Through these research projects, Victor's team has established a new methodology to discover the richest areas of potential within the AI industry.

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  • Through these research projects, Victor's team has established a new methodology to discover the richest areas of potential within the AI industry.
  • "Using the DCIA LOOP, we can explain how AI-related technologies empower traditional industries to tap into the potential of AI technology," Victor commented.
  • "By using this model, I that believe we can unlock the next level of economic growth with AI."
  • In this upcoming AI era, it is strongly believed that many AI unicorn companies will emerge over time.

ControlRad Partners with Tobii as Exclusive Provider of Eye-Tracking Technology for its Radiation Reduction Solutions

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Vision, Cognitive science, Human–computer interaction, Perception, Cognition, Tobii Technology, Radiation therapy, Eye tracking

Tobii will be the exclusive source of ControlRad's eye-tracker interface for its solution that provides up to 75% radiation reduction technology without reducing image quality or impacting provider workflow.

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  • Tobii will be the exclusive source of ControlRad's eye-tracker interface for its solution that provides up to 75% radiation reduction technology without reducing image quality or impacting provider workflow.
  • This will be the first and only application of Tobii's eye tracking solution in the medical imaging radiation reduction field.
  • "ControlRad is excited to partner with Tobii, the leader in eye-tracking technology," said Guillaume Bailliard , President and CEO of ControlRad.
  • Tobii Tech further develops Tobii's technology for new volume markets, such as computer games, personal computers, virtual reality and smartphones.

Alzheimer's Foundation of America Encourages Individuals to Get a Free Memory Screening This November During Alzheimer's Awareness Month

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Monday, October 29, 2018
Alzheimer's Foundation of America, Neuropsychology, Memory, Screening, Cognitive science, Health

NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is encouraging individuals to be proactive about their brain health and wellness by getting a free, confidential memory screening this November as part of Alzheimer's Awareness Month and National Memory Screening Month.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is encouraging individuals to be proactive about their brain health and wellness by getting a free, confidential memory screening this November as part of Alzheimer's Awareness Month and National Memory Screening Month.
  • "This November, take ten minutes to be proactive about your brain health; get a free memory screening."
  • AFA's National Memory Screening Program has screening sites across the United States which provide free, confidential memory screenings.
  • Individuals can learn more about memory screenings or AFA's National Memory Screening Program by visiting AFA's website at www.alzfdn.org or calling AFA at 866-232-8484.

Reliance Medical Products: New ErgoMax Line Designed by Surgeons for Surgeons

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Saturday, October 27, 2018
Ergonomics, Human factors and ergonomics, Industrial engineering, Occupational safety and health, Posture, Systems psychology, Systems science, Cognitive science, Health

Industry-leading Reliance Medical Products, a division of Haag-Streit USA, is reinventing the surgical stool and related products to provide ideal ergonomics for the physician in the surgical suite.

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  • Industry-leading Reliance Medical Products, a division of Haag-Streit USA, is reinventing the surgical stool and related products to provide ideal ergonomics for the physician in the surgical suite.
  • To understand the unique issues surgeons face, Reliance collaborated with Michael E. Snyder, M.D.
  • Reliance has also teamed up with the Columbus, OH-based product design firm Zukunplan to engineer the doctor-inspired ErgoMax innovations.
  • For more information on the ErgoMax line and to meet the engineers behind it, visit the Haag-Streit booth, #2226, at AAO in Chicago, October 27-30.