Engineering

Battery Workforce Challenge Announced by Argonne National Laboratory

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory announced the launch of the Battery Workforce Challenge , which includes a three-year collegiate engineering competition, focused on advanced battery design and development that will build a diverse, highly-skilled electric vehicle (EV) Battery Workforce to help our nation transition to electric mobility and clean energy.

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  • The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory announced the launch of the Battery Workforce Challenge , which includes a three-year collegiate engineering competition, focused on advanced battery design and development that will build a diverse, highly-skilled electric vehicle (EV) Battery Workforce to help our nation transition to electric mobility and clean energy.
  • This government and industry partnership will build the next generation of engineers, technicians, and workers to address the unprecedented demand for a domestic EV Battery workforce.
  • The Battery Workforce Challenge includes an advanced battery design and development student competition series that invites universities and vocational schools from across North American to design, build, test and integrate an advanced EV battery into a future Stellantis vehicle.
  • For more background about the Battery Workforce Challenge, please visit BattChallenge.org.

Local Students Focusing on STEM Education Encouraged to Apply for College Scholarships of Up to $10,000

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The PG&E Corporation Foundation (The Foundation) is inviting applications for its annual Better Together STEM Scholarship Program and will award scholarships to 60 students — 20 more than last year — pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disciplines.

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  • The Foundation will provide $350,000 in total funding for scholarships, an increase of $100,000 over last year.
  • The program will award 20 $10,000 scholarships, and 20 $2,500 awards, as it has in years past.
  • Better Together STEM Scholarships are designed to give the next generation of Californians an opportunity to learn and succeed in higher education and support students who have made an impact in their community or who have overcome personal challenges.
  • The Better Together STEM Scholarship program continues to evolve and expand to help lessen the financial burden of attending college for students and their families.

2 Day Flow Cytometry Innovations Conference 2023: Washington, United States - May 4-5, 2023 - Focus Upon Single Cell Analysis as a Key Element Coupled with Single Extracellular Vesicle (EV) Analysis

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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DUBLIN, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Innovations in Flow Cytometry 2023" conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Innovations in Flow Cytometry 2023" conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Welcome to the Innovations in Flow Cytometry 2023 Conference being held May 4-5, 2023 in Seattle.
  • This conference is part of a 2-track event with the companion track being co-located and being held concurrently, entitled Innovations in Microfluidics 2023.
  • We focus upon Single Cell Analysis as a key element of this event coupled with Single Extracellular Vesicle (EV) Analysis.

HDT Global names Kevin McSweeney President and CEO

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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SOLON, Ohio, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HDT Global (HDT), announced today the appointment of Kevin McSweeney as President and CEO.

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  • SOLON, Ohio, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HDT Global (HDT), announced today the appointment of Kevin McSweeney as President and CEO.
  • "I'm very excited to have Kevin join us at HDT," stated Vince Buffa, Executive Chairman of the Board, HDT Global.
  • Mr. McSweeney comes to HDT from Telephonics Corporation, where he progressed through leadership roles including Vice President and General Manager of the Radar Systems Division, Executive Vice President responsible for all programs, business development and engineering and finally President and CEO.
  • HDT is poised for significant growth and I'm excited to be a part of the next chapter of their story."

Analogue Grows FY2022 Revenue and Contracts Awarded by 21.0% and 41.8% Respectively Defying Challenging Market Conditions

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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-- Total revenue reached HK$6,474.7 million, an increase of 21% year-on-year

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  • -- Total revenue reached HK$6,474.7 million, an increase of 21% year-on-year
    During the Year, the Group's total revenue increased by 21.0% year-on-year to HK$6,474.7 million.
  • Tendering activities remained active throughout the Year, with a total of 1,409 tenders or quotations valued at over HK$1 million each.
  • The Board did not recommend a payment of a second interim dividend for the year ended 31 December 2022.
  • The Group's exceptional project execution capability enabled it to deliver on the order book throughout FY2022, boosting the segment revenue by 26.0% to HK$4,257 million.

Transformative Main Street Station Shed in Richmond, Va. Lauded as Shining Infrastructure Example

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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The Main Street Station Shed won an American Public Works Association project of the year award in 2022.

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  • The Main Street Station Shed won an American Public Works Association project of the year award in 2022.
  • “Not only is the Main Street Station Shed a fascinating example of the positive impact of great American infrastructure, it’s a lure for the next great generation of public works professionals and engineers,” APWA CEO Scott D. Grayson, CAE, said.
  • Main Street Station , built in 1901, closed Oct. 15, 1975, and reopened in 1985 (following a major fire in 1983) as a mall.
  • The 40-year effort to reimagine the train station has led to National Historic Landmark designations for the shed and headhouse.

The U.S. Department of Energy and Stellantis Announce the Battery Workforce Challenge

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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CHICAGO, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Stellantis today announced the launch of the Battery Workforce Challenge, which includes a three-year collegiate engineering competition; vocational training; youth education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); and career and technical education. 

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  • Kicking off in fall 2023, the Battery Workforce Challenge includes an advanced battery design and development student competition series that invites universities and vocational schools from across North America to design, build, test and integrate an advanced EV battery into a future Stellantis vehicle.
  • "The Battery Workforce Challenge will help train the engineers of tomorrow and is a win-win for Stellantis and the entire battery industry as we address our nation's toughest energy and mobility challenges by helping to build a highly skilled and productive future workforce."
  • Argonne is now accepting applications from colleges and universities to select up to 11 teams that will participate in the Battery Workforce Challenge collegiate and vocational program.
  • For more background about the Battery Workforce Challenge, please visit www.battchallenge.org .

FactSet Appoints Elisha Wiesel to Board of Directors

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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NORWALK, Conn., March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Elisha Wiesel to its Board of Directors.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Elisha Wiesel to its Board of Directors.
  • Previously, Wiesel spent 25 years at Goldman Sachs, including 15 years as a partner, innovating in software, markets and risk management.
  • “I am honored to join the board of FactSet, a company well known for its culture of innovation, focus on engineering talent, and market-leading solutions,” said Wiesel.
  • “I’m excited to be part of the FactSet mission to source, refine, and activate the data that drives real-time decisions by financial market participants.”
    “I am pleased to welcome Elisha to our board and look forward to partnering with him as FactSet continues to drive innovation and performance through its digital platform,” said Robin Abrams, Chair of the FactSet Board of Directors.

Ultra Safe Nuclear Brings U-Battery Talent Into Its UK Advanced Modular Reactor Team

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC) the global leader in the deployment of gas-cooled reactors, is pleased to announce the addition of key UK personnel to its team supporting the Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) programme funded by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

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  • Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC) the global leader in the deployment of gas-cooled reactors, is pleased to announce the addition of key UK personnel to its team supporting the Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) programme funded by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
  • USNC-UK is building on USNC’s leading product, the Micro-Modular™ Reactor (MMR®), to develop an advanced Micro-Modular Reactor design that will be best suited to the UK’s industrial process heat and power needs.
  • “The UK has deep roots in the relevant gas-cooled nuclear reactor technologies, exemplified by the current AGR reactors and tracing back to Dragon, the very first helium-cooled high-temperature reactor utilizing TRISO fuel.
  • We are tapping into these roots by adding the best, most experienced and motivated UK talent to our team.”

Berry Global, Inc. Announces Extension of Early Tender Deadline for its 0.95% First Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2024

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The Early Tender Consideration for Notes validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Time and accepted for purchase is calculated using the Fixed Spread (as defined below) and is inclusive of the Early Tender Premium.

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  • The Early Tender Consideration for Notes validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Time and accepted for purchase is calculated using the Fixed Spread (as defined below) and is inclusive of the Early Tender Premium.
  • To be eligible to receive the Early Tender Consideration (as defined below), which includes an early tender premium of $30 per $1,000 principal amount of Notes (the “Early Tender Premium”), holders of Notes must validly tender their Notes at or prior to the Early Tender Time, unless further extended.
  • Notes validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Time will be accepted for purchase in priority to other Notes validly tendered after the Early Tender Time.
  • The Early Tender Time is the last date and time for holders to tender their Notes in order to be eligible to receive the Early Tender Consideration.