Problem solving

PureAlchemy Design Named Best in Show Commercial at ASID Awards for Student Housing Project that Packs a Punch

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星期四, 五月 2, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Minnesota-based design firm, PureAlchemy Design, made a mark at the 2024 Design Excellence Awards Show, hosted by the Minnesota chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Minnesota-based design firm, PureAlchemy Design, made a mark at the 2024 Design Excellence Awards Show, hosted by the Minnesota chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).
  • The boutique agency won the coveted 'Best in Show Commercial' award for their high-value remodel of a University of Minnesota-owned student housing project on the Minneapolis campus.
  • The 2024 Best in Show Commercial award was presented to her by co-emcee Roger Zierman, ASID president of 2023.
  • Stephany adds, "There is no reason why good design can't apply to every scenario, whether the budget is small or large."

Highly Positive, Resilient Employees Less Afraid of AI, Unthreatened About Job Security, and More Likely to Experience Productivity, meQ's AI Study Finds

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星期四, 五月 2, 2024
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BOSTON, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The implications of Generative AI technology on employees are greatly dependent on their problem-solving skills and how resilient and positive they are, according to the new meQuilibrium (meQ) Workforce Well-being study of 5,989 employed adults released today. A quarter of employees (25.3%) with low positivity are concerned that AI threatens their job security, compared to 16% of workers with high positivity. Strong problem-solving skills make employees 66% more likely to experience productivity gains from Gen AI, and nearly half as likely (49% less) to worry about their job security being undermined.

Key Points: 
  • Strong problem-solving skills make employees 66% more likely to experience productivity gains from Gen AI, and nearly half as likely (49% less) to worry about their job security being undermined.
  • Highly resilient employees feel less threatened by Gen AI and more likely to make productive use of the tools, the study found.
  • Resilient workers are 35% more likely to report that Gen AI tools help them be more productive in their day-to-day work.
  • In addition, resilient employees are half as likely than low resilience employees to express fears that AI systems pose a threat to their job security (13% vs 26%).

National Math Stars Raises $16.5 Million to Find and Support Mathematically Extraordinary Students Hidden in Plain Sight

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星期三, 五月 1, 2024
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HOUSTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Math Stars (NMS) has just closed substantial seed funding of $16.5 million for their first three years, with the mission to ensure mathematically extraordinary students from all communities have the resources they need to reach the frontiers of math and science.

Key Points: 
  • NMS is actively recruiting 2nd and 3rd grade students who lack access to sufficiently advanced instruction and community.
  • Eminent figures in the country's math world are also supporting NMS: "By investing in advanced, underserved students, National Math Stars isn't just giving them a brighter future.
  • Carina Initiatives and The Polynera Fund are leading the philanthropic commitment of $16.5 million for National Math Stars' first three years.
  • Carina Initiatives is a foundation focused on strengthening the USA math talent systems by investing in organizations that are working to inspire, unearth, and train exceptional young math students.

Intermountain Health Receives Colorado Grant to Hire Frontline Healthcare Job Seekers and Guide Them to Higher-Level Jobs and Provide Upfront Tuition

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024
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Intermountain Health will use the grant to launch Pathfinders: an AI-supported fully connected talent pipeline to engage, hire and provide upfront tuition coverage for entry-level frontline healthcare job seekers.

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  • Intermountain Health will use the grant to launch Pathfinders: an AI-supported fully connected talent pipeline to engage, hire and provide upfront tuition coverage for entry-level frontline healthcare job seekers.
  • I'm proud to say at Intermountain, we aren't just adapting, we're leading the way through programs like Pathfinders,” said Heather Brace, chief people officer at Intermountain Health.
  • Following successful implementation in two Colorado counties, Intermountain aims to scale the Pathfinders talent pipeline pilot project to other Colorado healthcare employers and other locations where Intermountain has facilities.
  • Job seekers can find more information about jobs available at Intermountain Health in the Denver and Grand Junction areas by visiting the Intermountain Health careers webpage or by sending an email to [email protected] or by calling 1-800-843-7820.

Consulting Firm Committed to Helping Organizations Deploy Clean Energy Technologies Unveils New Tool to Make Grant Funding More Accessible to Organizations Across the US

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星期四, 五月 2, 2024
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Momentum, an award-winning clean-tech consulting firm dedicated to accelerating clean energy projects, is proud to announce the launch of their latest innovation: "Agency Landscape Updates."

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  • Momentum, an award-winning clean-tech consulting firm dedicated to accelerating clean energy projects, is proud to announce the launch of their latest innovation: "Agency Landscape Updates."
  • This biweekly email subscription is designed to empower organizations by providing concise, public funding information across key states and federal opportunities.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Agency Landscape Updates offers three distinct versions of the report, each tailored to critical areas of clean energy transformation to demystify the way public agencies allocate funding.
  • In today's rapidly evolving clean energy sector, securing public funding has become a pivotal element of success.

Prodigy Learning Officially Partners with Minecraft Education

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星期三, 五月 1, 2024
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Irish-headquartered global education technology company, Prodigy Learning, is delighted to announce that it is officially joining forces with Minecraft Education to deliver engaging, easy to teach computer science curriculum & assessments within the Minecraft Education universe.

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  • Irish-headquartered global education technology company, Prodigy Learning, is delighted to announce that it is officially joining forces with Minecraft Education to deliver engaging, easy to teach computer science curriculum & assessments within the Minecraft Education universe.
  • Prodigy Learning has just announced that it is officially joining forces with Minecraft Education to deliver engaging, easy to teach computer science curriculum & assessments within the Minecraft universe.
  • Coding in Minecraft by Prodigy Learning is a computer science credential program delivered through Minecraft Education.
  • Commenting, Andrew Flood, Chief Executive Officer of Prodigy Learning, said:
    “The partnership between Minecraft Education and Prodigy Learning marks a significant milestone in educational technology.

Kidney Patients Honor Top Physician for Disease and Infection Prevention

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星期一, 四月 15, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), America's oldest and largest independent kidney patient advocacy organization, awarded its 2024 Medal of Excellence Award in the Physician Category to Dr. Barry Smith, PhD, MD, President of New York-based Dreyfus Health Policy and Research Center. The AAKP announcement occurred during the 50th Anniversary Meeting of the Renal Physicians Association (RPA) in Baltimore, Maryland. 

Key Points: 
  • The RPA is a long-standing ally of the AAKP and is the professional organization of nephrologists whose goal is to ensure quality care under the highest standards of medical practice for patients with kidney disease and related disorders.
  • Dr. Smith was selected as a Physician Honoree based on his distinguished career spanning academia, government, and clinical care management and his dedicated efforts to expand patient engagement in infection prevention and medical innovation.
  • Dr. Smith is highly regarded for his focus on disease prevention through better community education on issues including food choices and nutrition as well infection prevention through improved safety measures and access to new safety innovations.
  • The Medal of Excellence includes award categories in transplant surgery, transplant professional, physician, nursing, dietitian, social work, and dialysis technician.

GLOBAL CITIZEN ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF GLOBAL CITIZEN PRIZE AND CISCO YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD TAKING ON THE WORLD'S MOST URGENT CHALLENGES

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星期四, 四月 11, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Citizen, the world's leading advocacy organization, today announced the winners of its annual Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Award. Six young, trailblazing changemakers will be celebrated with a dedicated award ceremony during the Global Citizen NOW summit in New York on May 1, 2024. Global Citizen Prize will be hosted by CBS News national correspondent and featured co-host CBS Mornings Vladimir Duthiers. The awards will feature appearances by the Honorable Philip Davis, Prime Minister of the Bahamas, media personality and entrepreneur Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, media personality and Global Citizen Advocate Berla Mundi, CEO of EIB Network and Empire Group Nat Kwabena Adisi (Bola Ray) and Latin superstar and Grammy-nominated artist Rauw Alejandro. The ceremony will feature live musical performances by four-time Grammy-nominated country superstar Mickey Guyton, and violinist and composer Ezinma.

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  • NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Citizen, the world's leading advocacy organization, today announced the winners of its annual Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Award.
  • Established in 2018 by Cisco and Global Citizen, the Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award honors an individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully to global problem solving.
  • For more information about the Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Award, visit www.globalcitizen.org/prize .
  • Applications are now open for media outlets to attend and cover Global Citizen NOW and Global Citizen Prize at Spring Studios in New York City May 1-2.

Leading NeuroCoach, Colleen Companioni, Launches NeuroKind - Serving Corporations, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Neurodivergent Individuals and Creatives

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星期四, 四月 11, 2024
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COCONUT CREEK, Fla., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Colleen Companioni, a leading NeuroCoach, has launched NeuroKind, a practice that is uniquely positioned to support and empower neurodivergent professionals and other "unconventional humans".

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  • COCONUT CREEK, Fla., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Colleen Companioni, a leading NeuroCoach, has launched NeuroKind , a practice that is uniquely positioned to support and empower neurodivergent professionals and other "unconventional humans".
  • Through her work, she aims to help shape environments where rapid innovation and authentic connection can flourish.
  • Colleen also understands (and the research supports) how strongly the quality of our relationships correlates to the quality of our lives.
  • NeuroCoaching -- Compassionate, practical support that facilitates thinking, cultivates psychological safety, restores bandwidth, and allows you to relax into a sustainably confident self-perception.

Terra Dotta's "Voice of the Students" Survey Reveals Need for More Financial Support to Meet Study Abroad Demand

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星期三, 四月 10, 2024
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Terra Dotta, a leading global engagement education technology provider, today announced the results of its third annual study abroad survey, "Voice of the Students," with key insights on students' study abroad perspectives. And while two-thirds of students surveyed plan to study abroad, two-thirds also say cost is the primary barrier. Overall, 70% of students interested in study abroad report that they rely on financial aid and scholarships to fund the experience, yet 60% don't feel completely informed about how to manage tuition and finances.

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  • And while two-thirds of students surveyed plan to study abroad, two-thirds also say cost is the primary barrier.
  • "By utilizing solutions to improve students' access to program information and financial aid and scholarship resources, study abroad offices can help increase study abroad accessibility, while future-proofing for a new era of international education."
  • Improving affordability and sharing financial aid information for study abroad programs is crucial to help grow the number and diversity of students who study abroad.
  • Findings from Terra Dotta's third annual "Study Abroad Survey: The Voice of the Students" came from an online survey conducted by Thrive Analytics.