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AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

ESO, the leading data and software company serving emergency medical services (EMS), fire departments, and hospitals, today shared the trends it predicts will have the biggest impact on fire departments in 2020: Accountability in the way departments deploy resources for emergencies will increase; provider safety will be an increasingly important topic; using real-world data for recruiting will come into play; and we'll see a greater focus on community risk reduction.

"We are seeing a cultural shift across a number of areas in fire departments in 2020," said Shelley Koegler, Vice President of Fire for ESO. "In particular, provider safety and leveraging data for hiring and managing the workforce will become more prevalent. Additionally, an increased focus on community risk reduction will play a key role for organizations."

Key Fire Predictions for 2020:

Increased accountability for emergency response will be an area of focus:

City/County governments and other similar organizations will push fire departments to report on deployment efforts and responses to emergency situations. This will focus on when and how dollars are spent and requires better documentation and tracking of responses, resources and equipment. Additionally, there will be a more in-depth evaluation of the deployment module to adhere to standards.

Provider safety is already top of mind but will continue to evolve as a critical issue:

Provider safety encompasses many different areas of safety, including cancer awareness, mental health and violence against first responders. Technology and discrete data will be used to identify specific areas of concern and exposure to risk for providers. Additionally, we will see a more cultural and systemic shift by responders to track and report exposures and events that will help with retention and longevity.

Data will become a powerful recruiting tool:

Data is a powerful tool that helps organizations identify areas for improvements, identify areas of concern for providers and helps first responders understand a situation before deployment and response. Data will now help departments be smarter and more efficient with recruiting to hire the best person for the job. These data should improve retention rates as well.    

Community Risk Reduction will leverage the power of community:

We will see an even greater focus on community risk reduction in 2020, including injury prevention. We will see greater community involvement and shared accountability through local, regional and national partnerships to create a groundswell and drive awareness.

Download the 2020 Fire Predictions whitepaper here.

About ESO
ESO is dedicated to improving community health and safety through the power of data. Since its founding in 2004, the company continues to pioneer innovative, user-friendly software to meet the changing needs of today's EMS, fire departments, and hospitals. ESO currently serves thousands of customers throughout North America with a broad software portfolio, including the industry-leading ESO Electronic Health Record (EHR), the next generation ePCR; ESO Health Data Exchange (HDE), the first-of-its-kind healthcare interoperability platform; ESO Fire and ESO FIREHOUSE Software for fire departments; and ambulance revenue recovery/billing software. ESO is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit http://www.eso.com.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

The investments made to learning technology companies in 2019 were the highest in the history of the learning technology industry by an extraordinary margin and blasted past the records set between 2015 and 2017 and far outpaced the historic high in 2018.

"While 2018 appeared to be a banner year for global learning technology investment with total investment reaching an astonishing $16.34 billion, it pales in comparison to the investment patterns of 2019," reports Sam S. Adkins, Chief Researcher at Metaari and author of the whitepaper. "A breathtaking $18.66 billion flowed to edtech companies around the world in 2019. To put this in perspective, investments in 2018 and 2019 combined far outstrip the total combined investments made to all edtech companies for the entire twenty-year period between 1998 and 2017. There are interesting patterns in the recent investor behavior."

Metaari publishes their annual investor whitepaper in the first week of January every year. The new free whitepaper has 87 pages, 12 tables, and 13 charts. It is called "The 2019 Global Learning Technology Investment Patterns: Another Record Shattering Year".

To obtain the free whitepaper, email your request to: research@metaari.com

In the last four years, investors have aggressively shifted their interest away from legacy products like Self-paced eLearning to next-generation companies developing Cognitive Learning, AI-based Learning, Mixed Reality Learning (AR-based Learning and VR-based Learning), Mobile Learning, Location-based Learning (Location Intelligence), Game-based Learning, and even Educational Bots (both physical and virtual).

In 2019, $312.2 million was invested in just 13 legacy eLearning companies, down from the $398.5 million invested in 43 eLearning companies in 2018, and down from the $416 million in 2017. In stark contrast, investors were keenly interested in next-generation advanced learning technology companies. An astonishing $3.67 billion went to 120 AI-based Learning companies in 2019, up from $2.89 billion in 2018. In 2019, $2.97 billion went to 176 Mobile Learning companies, up dramatically from the $1.96 invested in Mobile Learning companies in 2018.

"The massive funding in 2019 was heavily concentrated in the edtech unicorns," comments Adkins. "Unicorn is a term for a company that has over a billion dollar valuation. Education technology unicorns were relatively rare until 2017 and 2018. There were 44 learning companies that garnered over $100 million in 2019 compared to the 31 that obtained over $100 million in 2018. In 2019, the 44 edtech unicorns combined obtained $8.56 billion in funding, 45.9% of the total global investments."

Investment patterns can expose "customer-facing" trends if funding shifts to companies that serve specific buying segments. In 2019, investors showed a strong interest in corporate-facing learning technology companies. Investment in corporate-facing companies nearly doubled compared to 2019; investment reached a breathtaking $10.39 billion. In contrast, investments made to consumer-facing edtech companies dropped by 23.2% to $6.67 billion in 2019 compared to 2018.

Funding for higher education learning technology companies increased in 2019 to $740.58 million, nearly double the funding that went to these companies in 2018. One surprising pattern was the decline in funding going to PreK-12 edtech companies. Funding dropped significantly for PreK-12 learning technology companies in 2019. In 2018, PreK-12 edtech firms garnered $1.42 billion in investment but they obtained "only" $855.32 million in 2019. Funding for the two academic segments combined accounted for 8.6% of global investments in 2019, down from 11.2% in 2018, and down significantly from the 21.4% in 2017.

"The US is again the top learning technology investment hub," adds Adkins. "The US accounted for just over 58% ($5.5 billion) of all investments made to learning technology companies in 2017. This changed dramatically in 2018, with companies in China garnering 44.1% of all funding, followed by the US at 32%. This reverted in 2019 with the US retaking their status as the top edtech investment destination. In 2019, China accounted for 'only' 21.4% of all funding on the planet while the US accounted for 42.9% of all global funding, double the investments made in China."

About Metaari
Metaari (formerly Ambient Insight) is an ethics-based quantitative market research firm that identifies revenue opportunities for advanced learning technology suppliers. We track the learning technology markets in 126 countries. We have the most complete view of the international learning technology market in the industry. Metaari focusses solely on advanced learning technology research on products that utilize psychometrics, neuroscience, location-based learning (location intelligence), game mechanics, robotics, cognitive computing, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality.



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HOBOKEN, N.J. (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

Vuja De Sciences ("Vuja De"), a biotechnology startup dedicated to developing cancer metastasis treatments that prevent cancer progression and recurrence, today announced the appointments of Chand Khanna, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Onc), and Dr. Lee Helman, MD, to its Board of Directors. Rick Lampe, Co-founder and CEO of Vuja De said, "We are delighted to welcome Chand and Lee as new directors. They will be of great help in advancing our unique approach to the discovery and development of metastatic progression targeting cancer treatments in osteosarcoma and other cancers." Dr. David Warshawsky, Vuja De's Founder and Chairman of the Board added: "I am confident that their leadership will have a highly meaningful impact on Vuja De's ability to translate our core anti-metastasis drug discovery platform to ground-breaking therapies against cancer progression and to our success in building a strong and leading company in the fight against cancer."

Vuja De has been collaborating with Dr. Chand Khanna, Chief Science Officer of Ethos Veterinary Health and President of Ethos Discovery. Through this interaction VuJa De and Ethos have an innovative collaborative plan and path for metastasis-focused drug development that includes clinical trials in pet dogs with cancer (i.e. comparative oncology). "I am delighted to join the leadership at Vuja De. Targeting metastatic progression has been my passion for over 20 years and the team at Vuja De stands poised to rapidly translate new findings from its metastasis drug screens to effective drugs for the primary unmet need for cancer patients," said Dr. Khanna.

Dr. Lee Helman stated: "I am delighted to join the Vuja De board and to work with the team to do whatever is needed to help bring treatments that prevent cancer progression and recurrence to patients with osteosarcoma and other cancers."

"Ethos Veterinary Health is excited and highly supportive of the planned collaboration with Vuja De, beginning with Dr. Khanna joining the leadership team and soon leading to comparative oncology clinical trials that will develop effective treatments for both human and canine cancer patients," said Ames Prentiss, CEO of Ethos Veterinary Health.

Dr. Chand Khanna
Dr. Khanna was the longtime Head of the NCI Pediatric Oncology Branch's Tumor and Metastasis Biology Section, and the Founding Director of the Center for Cancer Research, Comparative Oncology Program. His research interests and responsibilities focused on the problem of cancer metastasis and the discovery of new options to treat patients with metastasis. Dr. Khanna has over 100 publications in the area of cancer biology and therapy. He is currently the Chief Science Officer of Ethos Veterinary Health and President of the non-profit incubator of scientific innovation, Ethos Discovery (501c.3.). In these roles Dr. Khanna seeks to improve outcomes for human and pet patients with complex medical problems through the development of novel therapeutics and diagnostics.

Dr. Lee Helman
Dr. Helman is Section Head of Basic and Translational Research within the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases and Director of the Cancer and Blood Diseases Research Program of the Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He is also Professor of Pediatrics in the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Dr. Helman has been studying the biology and caring for pediatric patients with sarcomas for over thirty years. He has also trained many investigators in the field of pediatric sarcomas. One current area of active research at Children's Hospital Los Angeles focuses on using full genomic classification of osteosarcoma tumors to improve therapy, as well as testing novel therapeutic drugs and drug combinations in patients with osteosarcoma. Dr. Helman received his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine magna cum laude in 1980 and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. He has served as scientific director for clinical research in the Center for Cancer Research at the NIH until 2016. He was elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation and the American Association of Physicians and is a founding member and past president of the Connective Tissue Oncology Society. He is a past member of the Board of Governors of the Clinical Center at NIH. In addition to his many appointments with different organization, he has been appointed director of the Osteosarcoma Institute.

About Comparative Oncology
In the setting of cancer drug development, comparative oncology involves the inclusion of dogs with naturally occurring cancer in clinical trials, where novel or repurposed drugs are tested to answer questions that cannot be answered in conventional animal models of cancer or human clinical trials.

About Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is an aggressive cancer of the bone in dogs and human patients and is the most common type of bone cancer in children and teens. Despite successful control of the primary tumor and follow-up chemotherapy, metastasis continues to be the most common cause of mortality for both species. The last 30 years have brought little improvement in survival outcomes for children with osteosarcoma, despite intensification of therapy. Due to lack of improved outcomes, new approaches to therapy are highly needed. Furthermore, if targeted therapeutics are found to prevent metastasis in this human cancer, a strong biological rationale would exist for the evaluation of such a therapy in other human cancers.

About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos is a veterinary health company with hospitals across the U.S. providing advanced medical care for pets. Our approach includes a focus on transformative science, continuous learning, growth for team members, and the development of collaborative relationships. For more information, visit ethosvet.com.

About Ethos Discovery
Ethos Discovery is a 501(c)3 non-profit incubator of scientific innovation that seeks to improve health outcomes in pets and humans with complex medical problems, including cancer. For more information, please visit ethosdiscovery.org

About Vuja De Sciences
Vuja De is a biotechnology startup dedicated to developing cancer metastasis treatments that prevent cancer progression and recurrence. Our initial focus is osteosarcoma. We utilize leading laboratory technologies for metastatic preclinical endpoints in combination with Comparative Oncology to de risk and inform product development and maximize likelihood for successful human oncology clinical trials. We are testing repurposed drugs that have previously been in human clinical trials, as well as novel preclinical drugs. For more information, please visit vujade-life.com.



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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

R3 Stem Cell, the nation's leader in regenerative cellular therapies, is now offering complimentary overnight shipping to its nationwide practice network partners. Not only does this save practices considerable monies on the acquisition of biologics, but also due to volume in its Network the biologics themselves are less expensive.

Since the regenerative biologics mostly require dry ice shipping, this amounts to practices saving $150 every time they order biologics. The best stem cell and exosome biologics require cryogenic freezing in order to maintain viability of cells, proteins and growth factors for optimal regeneration.

Shipping with dry ice maintains the viability of the regenerative components, but it is expensive. Because R3 Stem Cell's nationwide network includes over 40 practices and considerable biologic volume, cost savings are passed on to Network practices which includes free shipping. Biologics offered include amniotic and umbilical cord tissue, adipose stem cell kits and exosome biologics.

For the past eight years, R3 has implemented a Partnership Program second to none. The Program includes first rate regenerative biologics with a perfect safety record, free shipping, active patient stem cell marketing, IRB approved research, and a portal including comprehensive provider and patient education. In addition, R3 performs monthly seminars for practices to help with patient education. Participating practices are offered geographic exclusivity for the marketing.

To date, R3's worldwide network of practices has performed over 14,000 stem cell and exosome therapies in the past eight years. Outcomes have been stellar, and the peer to peer network has been vital in helping providers share best practice protocols.

According to R3 Stem Cell CEO David Greene, MD, MBA, "There are so many benefits to being an R3 Partner Practice. Yes we offer free shipping and first rate biologics for less, but our portal includes over 50 presentation and procedure videos, and practices can participate in our IRB Approved research studies too!"

To learn more about the R3 Partnership Program, visit https://r3stemcell.com/become-a-provider/ or call R3 today at (844) GET-STEM.



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HORSHAM, PA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

Reed Technology and Information Services Inc. (Reed Tech), a leading provider of data management and analytics solutions for the life sciences industry, is proud to be recognized by The Vision Council, the leading non-profit organization serving as a global voice for eyewear and eyecare, as a provider solution for their association members. Reed Tech offers a full-service solution for medical device manufacturers to manage regulatory and commercial product information, including Unique Device Identifier (UDI) submissions to the European Union Databank on Medical Devices (EUDAMED).

Regulatory product data submissions for the UDI requirements due in 2020 require planning and expertise. The FDA Class I UDI requirements for labeling, direct marking and AccessGUDID submission are due next September. Additionally, for those manufacturers intending to market prescription eyewear products in the European Union, EUDAMED submission will be due in May 2022. Additional global regulators are emerging and will require regulatory expertise for UDI submissions.

"Reed Tech is delighted to be recognized by The Vision Council as they build awareness among their members for upcoming UDI product data management needs. Looking to the future, more global requirements will arise as additional health authorities around the world publish UDI regulations. Reed Tech SingleSource for Medical Devices continues to evolve to meet business critical needs of medical device manufacturers, such as vision products. Reed Tech provides a single and reliable data repository, accessible across departments wherever they are located in the world," said Arshad Rahman, General Manager of the Reed Tech Life Sciences division.

"The Vision Council aims to provide its members with the best resources so they can run a successful business, and we are confident our collaboration with Reed Tech will accomplish this goal," said Michael C. Vitale, ABOM, The Vision Council's senior technical director and Lens Division liaison. "Adhering to the UDI requirements is critical for our members, so we are greatly looking forward to utilizing the full-service solution from Reed Tech in the optical industry."

About Reed Tech:
Reed Tech is the provider of best-in-class data management, conversion, information, and analytics solutions to government agencies, patent-driven companies and law firms, and the life sciences industry. Our solutions offer the means for our customers to increase productivity, comply with regulations and make more informed decisions quickly. Our offerings enable the collection, transformation, submission and analysis of data. The corporate culture is driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and a strong dedication to customers, employees and communities. Reed Tech is a LexisNexis company. For more information, please visit ReedTech.com

About The Vision Council:
Championing better vision for better lives, The Vision Council positions its members for success by promoting growth in the vision care industry through education, advocacy, research, consumer outreach, building strategic relationships and industry forums. By sharing the latest in eyewear trends, advances in technology and advice from eyewear experts, The Vision Council serves as a resource to the public looking to learn more about options in eyeglasses and sunglasses. For more information, visit TheVisionCouncil.org



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FARMINGTON, CONN. (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

Shoreline Biome, a microbiome research company based here that develops tools for characterizing microbiome populations down to the strain level, has announced a distribution partnership with TOMY Digital Biology Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese biotech organization.

TOMY provides high-quality instruments and services to industry segments including biotechnology, biological engineering, medical science, and food development.

The partnership will introduce Shoreline Biome's products to a wider Asian market and is expected to support the growth of the Japanese microbiome market. The human microbiome market in the Asia Pacific region is expected to reach $207.81 million USD in 2025, an increase from $41.73 million USD in 2017, according to a 2019 report from ResearchAndMarkets.com . The same report estimates the market to grow with a CAGR of 22.8% from 2018—2025.

TOMY has been a distribution partner with Pacific Biosciences (PacBio), a company that provides genomic analysis systems, since 2011. There is valuable synergy between Shoreline Biome products and PacBio's platform, according to Bill McKenzie, Shoreline Biome's CEO.

"We're very excited about this partnership," said McKenzie. "TOMY is a recognized leader in providing biotechnology products like Shoreline Biome's to Asian markets, and we couldn't be more pleased to offer our products to this growing market. Having our products under the same distribution roof as PacBio's is nothing but advantageous to users of both company's products in this market.

McKenzie is optimistic about the value of Shoreline Biome's products to the Asian market.

"Our all-in-one kits and software accelerate breakthroughs in microbiome research," he said. "Ultimately, this leads to a better understanding of how our microbiomes relate to human health and disease."

A detailed list of Shoreline Biome's international distributors and ordering information by country can be accessed at shorelinebiome.com/international-distributors.

About Shoreline Biome:
Characterizing the human microbiome and analyzing its role in human health and disease are priority goals for researchers around the world. Shoreline Biome accelerates breakthroughs in microbiome research by developing transformative discovery tools that characterize microbiome populations down to the strain level. With Shoreline Biome products, all it takes is three easy steps: lyse, purify, and amplify. Shoreline Biome's easy-to-use companion analysis software and comprehensive reference database enables straightforward strain-level identification and quantitation of all bacteria in the sample. To learn more, visit shorelinebiome.com.



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SALEM, VIRGINIA (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

ASSA ABLOY today announced the introduction of Medeco's All Weather Padlock (AWP Series), a hefty stainless steel addition to Medeco's line of high security padlocks. The AWP Series is designed for installations requiring reliable, rugged service performance in the most extreme weather conditions.

"You don't name a padlock the 'All Weather Padlock' unless it can live up to its name," said David Matherly, Medeco product manager, ASSA ABLOY. "The AWP Series has passed rigorous performance testing to offer the highest level of weatherproof protection making it ideal for outdoor perimeter security gates, outdoor storage lockers, cargo containers and transportation trailers."

Medeco's All Weather Padlock's body is made of solid 303 stainless steel and is available with either a stainless steel or boron alloy shackle. The keyway and electrical contacts are kept clean and dry with a weather-sealed cap on the padlock's base. The AWP Series is not only weatherproof, it is also a high security lock that resists cutting and pulling attacks. Medeco's mechanical cylinders provide the additional benefit of patented key control, while both the Medeco CLIQ and Medeco XT cylinders add sophisticated audit and control features.

Technical Information:

300 Series, extruded stainless steel body resists physical attack and corrosion

5/16" and 7/16" diameter, stainless steel and boron alloy shackles

1 7/8", 2 3/8", 2", and 2 ½" shackle lengths

Padlocks are shipped with a weather protector seal cap attached by a stainless steel cable

Key retaining cylinder design

O-ring sealed cap, cylinder, and shackles resist grime and water freeze-up at low temperatures

For more information, visit http://www.medeco.com/awp.

About Medeco:
Founded in 1968 and based in Salem, Va., Medeco is a brand associated with ASSA ABLOY High Security Group, Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group company. Medeco is a market leader in mechanical and electronic locks and locking systems for security, safety, and control. The company's customer base includes wholesale and retail security providers, original equipment manufacturers, and institutional, commercial, industrial, and residential end-users. Visit http://www.medeco.com for additional information.

About ASSA ABLOY:
The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions. The Group operates worldwide with 48,500 employees and sales of SEK 84 billion. The Group has leading positions in areas such as efficient door openings, trusted identities and entrance automation. ASSA ABLOY's innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world. For more information, visit http://www.assaabloy.com.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

There is no shortage of learning apps available for school-aged children. Few, however, are developed by women founders. Even fewer include features so revolutionary they qualify for U.S. patent protection.
Read Ahead is among the rare few.

Read Ahead is an AI-driven application that, in minutes, takes any piece of digital text and turns it into a fully customized, interactive reading assignment that can be completed on digital device—be it a smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Founder, Dr. Roxanne Russell, and her team have been granted a U.S. patent that protects the app's unique features which include:

A black and white text player that improves concentration and focus for users.

An artificial intelligence that skims key ideas and chunks reading assignments into manageable pieces to boost critical thinking.

Interactivity that allows users to play with the flow of words and engage directly with the text to demonstrate comprehension.

Developed by Russell, an Instructional Designer with over 20 years of experience in higher learning, and a parent of two herself, Read Ahead takes the biggest thing that distracts kids from after school reading—their penchant for digital devices—and turns it into the opposite: a simple way to get kids reading (and loving it, too).

While Read Ahead is new to the consumer market, the app has been in testing and development for several years. Research conducted using Read Ahead has been recognized and cited in dozens of publications and today, thousands of teachers are using Read Ahead in the classroom with promising results.

"While co-directing the U. S. Department of Education's National Reading Research Center from 1992-1997 and since then while serving as editor of Reading Research Quarterly, I have evaluated and observed the development and implementation of many reading programs. Never, however, have I found a program that equals Read Ahead in terms of its flexibility, accessibility, and integration of content delivery methods," says Donna Alvermann, UGA Appointed Distinguished Research Professor of Language & Literacy Education.

With Read Ahead, kids are encouraged and supported to read what they want on the media that they prefer and they're able to do so distraction-free through the app's patented black and white text reader. Even better, Read Ahead's functionality helps readers expand their vocabulary and critical thinking in a way that traditional classroom reading assignments don't.

Read Ahead is currently offered free for educators in the U.S. through Clever.com and available to consumers for just $36 per year at https://readahead.ai.

About Full Tilt Ahead
Full Tilt Ahead is an award winning, woman-owned education technology and academic design studio that is proud to introduce their revolutionary teen reading app, Read Ahead. Read Ahead transforms any digital text into a guided reading activity in seconds. You can use Read Ahead with new web content that you want to read today and create engaging reading experiences across all levels and content areas.

Read Ahead reinforces reading strategies and critical reading by inviting you to create your own reading presentations with custom word choices. Our Wordlist tool lets you emphasize signal words or grammatical structures in any digital content you want to read.

Read Ahead reinforces vocabulary by manipulating the flow of words in your reading process- simulating the isolation of vocabulary recall during the reading process. By disrupting the usual presentation of text, Read Ahead emphasizes how vocabulary functions in and out of context.

Read Ahead skims the text and finds the key ideas for you to get synapses firing off about concepts in passages before you read them. This front-loading technique is proven to help readers cross-reference, establish schema and make predictions.

We keep it simple and focus on the words. Black and white text. How readers move through a reading experience. What choices readers make when they read.

We invite you to create custom reading presentations and share your work with others. Browse public groups and public presentations to see how others read. Compare your reading experiences with readers across the world.

Join the Read Ahead community today:
Parents: https://readahead.ai/
Teachers: https://readahead.ai/teachers/



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VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

An Achievable Dream (AAD) recently announced that as of December, 2019, the AAD Board of Directors has elected Charles Barker, chairman of Charles Barker Automotive, as the new board chair of An Achievable Dream's Virginia Beach program. Mr. Barker has served on the board of directors of An Achievable Dream Virginia Beach since the program began in Virginia Beach in 2014. Jay Klebanoff, chief executive officer of Hercules Fence, who has served on the board of directors since 2015 and also serves as chair of the development committee, was elected as vice chair.

This announcement comes after substantial growth for the program in Virginia Beach over the last year. In 2019, through the nonprofit's partnership with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, the opportunity to apply for the program was extended to students in a total of 23 school zones in Virginia Beach. During the Something in the Water festival in 2019, Pharrell Williams partnered with Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy to renovate and expand its community garden, which is planted and maintained by students.

An Achievable Dream co-operates public schools with the goal of reaching students who may not otherwise have equitable access to opportunities and resources, and works to level the playing field for students who face socioeconomic or other challenges. In Newport News, where the program began in 1992, it operates as a full K-12 program. In Virginia Beach, the program expands by one grade level per year and will encompass grades K-12 in 2025.

"I have never seen an organization more effective than An Achievable Dream at making their mission a reality," says Barker. "My goal is to take this program to the next level in Virginia Beach, providing hope and a bright future for as many students as possible."

Barker and the organization's late founder, Walter Segaloff, were friends before Segaloff died in 2013. Barker shares, "Walter would be so proud that what began as a simple mentoring program through tennis and tutoring has grown into something that is truly changing lives every single day."

By providing numerous resources, such as uniforms and extended academic time, and social and character development classes like conflict resolution, etiquette, standard business communication, and ethics, AAD seeks to develop the whole child. Students also have the opportunity to participate in numerous clubs and field trips, receive soft-skills career preparation from local business partners, and upon graduation, will be eligible for college scholarships.

"The program works and we know that because we have hundreds of graduates who have demonstrated that An Achievable Dream provides the tools needed for young people to compete in business and society. " says Jay Klebanoff, incoming vice chair, whose family have been long-time supporters of An Achievable Dream.

Lee Vreeland, Ed.D., president and CEO of An Achievable Dream shares, "We now have over 800 alumni who have graduated from the program in Newport News and are going on to build incredibly successful careers in everything from medicine to the military. We can't wait to see our brilliant students in Virginia Beach follow this same path to success!"

There are currently 554 students enrolled in An Achievable Dream Virginia Beach in grades K-7.

"Virginia Beach is blessed to have wonderful schools, and An Achievable Dream fills a need in our community to provide equitable opportunities to all students," says Barker. "We are thankful for the support of this community as we move into this next chapter and we look forward to continuing to grow this program together. Let's make dreams come true!"

An Achievable Dream will hold its inaugural fundraising gala for Virginia Beach, A Night to Dream, on Friday, February 7 at the Cavalier Hotel. Hotel rooms and suites are included with ticket and sponsorship packages. To purchase tickets or sponsorships, visit NightToDream.org.

For more information about An Achievable Dream Virginia Beach, visit AchievableDream.org.

About An Achievable Dream:
An Achievable Dream is a nationally recognized educational nonprofit dedicated to the belief that all children can learn and succeed. Operating schools in partnership with Newport News Public Schools and Virginia Beach City Public Schools, and AAD Certified Academy in Henrico County near Richmond, Virginia, An Achievable Dream develops independent, productive citizens through a Social, Academic, and Moral Education (SAME).



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ANN ARBOR, MICH. (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

InfoReady Corporation, a leading provider of workflow software to higher education, announced today that it has appointed Eric Jacobson as President of the Company reporting to Bhushan Kulkarni, the firm's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Jacobson will be responsible for leading the Company's revenue growth, business development and financial activities filling the responsibilities of Chief Growth Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

"We are fortunate to have Eric join our team at an exciting time for InfoReady," said Kulkarni. "Our products have been adopted across the world of institutional research and several engaging solutions for higher education. We look forward to Eric's leadership to rapidly scale our business around the globe."

Jacobson joins the Company with over 25 years of experience in growing software and technology companies. Most recently, Jacobson served as a Venture Partner of RSVP Ventures, a venture capital fund, where he worked on the firm's investments in the software and craft spirits. Previously, Jacobson served as either the operational or financial leader at several successful venture-backed startups, including Amplifinity, Translume, Discera, JustTalk and Picometrix. Early in his career, Eric led finance and accounting for Comcast's high-speed internet business when that business unit was in its infancy. Eric is a graduate of Syracuse University and earned an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

About InfoReady Corporation
InfoReady helps universities to be cohesive, vibrant, competitive and engaging communities. It achieves this through a software platform transforming higher education. Its interface, embedded in any university's website, allows faculty, staff, students and alumni to slide tiles to explore opportunities. Behind the scenes, it is a flexible, easy and powerful workflow engine automating laborious processes all over campus. It helps administration to accept, review and select research grant proposals. It signs up undergrads for classes and experiences matching their interests, helping them to stay in school. It reaches out to underserved youth populations, ensuring a diverse student body in the future. Used by over a hundred leading universities worldwide, InfoReady is unlocking a vibrant future for higher education



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

Fibro Healing Solutions today announced the January launch of its newest webinar: The Fibromyalgia Healthcare Blueprint: Your Essential Guide to Finding the Treatments You Need and the Care You Deserve by Laura Kossoff. A woman living with fibromyalgia, Kossoff created this webinar after over 20 years of research and personal experiences in seeking answers to this painful and often debilitating condition.

Organized into sections on traditional medical options, additional and complementary treatments and self-care, this webinar, an MP4 with a 1 hr. 17 min. running time, provides steps to finding the right healthcare professionals, creating a treatment plan and setting health goals. Kossoff shares stories of her own struggles, treatments she has tried and how she is now living a life of considerably less pain, greater strength and more freedom to engage in life again.

Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder, affects approximately 10 million Americans, most of whom are women. The webinar covers why this syndrome can be misunderstood and often difficult to diagnose.

"I created what I wish I had 20 years ago," Kossoff explained.

Also provided is a 40-page PDF packet of downloadable information including national fibromyalgia organizations and access to information on disability, chronic fatigue syndrome and finding support.

In addition to comprehensive health information, the webinar contains templates for personalized healthcare and wellness goals and action plans, charts for recording current medications and supplements, a checklist for what to bring to a health appointment and steps for finding a team of compassionate and knowledgeable healthcare practitioners to provide treatments and support for the challenges associated with living with this complicated syndrome.

Narrated by Laura Kossoff, the webinar provides tools for those living with fibromyalgia to be their own health advocates, educate themselves about their condition and make informed personalized decisions for their continued healing and well-being.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com has launched a new blog post that presents some discounts that can help drivers pay better car insurance rates.

For more info and free quotes, please visit https://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/what-you-should-know-about-car-insurance-discounts/

Paying the monthly bill for car insurance can be a burden for drivers. Many of them are struggling to gather enough money to pay their monthly insurance bills. Luckily, car insurance doesn't have to be expensive. To make car insurance more affordable, car insurance companies are offering various types of discounts that can be earned by drivers after meeting the requirements.

The most important discounts offered by providers are the following:

    Demographic and geographic-based discounts. Factors like age, gender, marital status can significantly affect the price of car insurance. Young and senior drivers will pay more on their premiums than drivers who are between 30 and 60 years old. Married drivers are considered to be more responsible and will pay less on their premiums than drivers who are single or divorced. Policyholders who use their vehicles to commute to work on short distances can be eligible for a low-mileage discount. Drivers who live in areas with low car theft and vandalism rates will also pay cheaper premiums.

    Safe driver discounts. To obtain the no-claim bonus, drivers will have to make no claims and announce no accidents for a certain period. Usually, insurers will offer this bonus after 3-5 years. Usually, a bigger period of time means a higher discount.

    Safety equipment discount. Newer car models come equipped with various types of safety devices. Depending on what types of devices are installed on a vehicle, drivers can gain a safety devices discount. Also, policyholders can improve the safety rating of their vehicles by installing aftermarket safety and tracking devices. However, drivers should talk with their insurers first and check what devices are approved and how much money they can save by installing them.

    Paying-in-full discount. Insurers will save monthly administration costs if the policyholder chooses to pay for the whole policy at once. For this reason, the insurers are willing to give a discount to those drivers who chose to pay their policy once instead of having to pay it monthly.

    Driver education discount. Drivers who attend and graduate a defensive driving course will get a discount from their insurers. Besides obtaining a discount, drivers who attend a defensive driving course will improve their driving skills and will learn how to identify and avoid road obstacles. Also, the elderly are recommended to attend refresher courses in order to get better rates.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.



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KANSAS CITY, MO. (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

The Surge Institute, a national non-profit organization, whose mission is to elevate and invest in leaders of color who create transformative change in urban education, recently selected 17 leaders for the second cohort of their Surge Academy Fellowship in Kansas City.

The 17 leaders selected for the 2020 cohort will embark on a six-month-long program, which aims to advance emerging African-American and Latinx education leaders. Each of these new family members will be welcomed into the Surge community, which values intentionality in elevating one's strengths as well as reclaiming of a collective narrative as executive leaders of color in education. Throughout the experience, Surge Academy Fellows will explore innovative and far-reaching approaches to transforming urban education for youth and communities.

"As a Surge Fellow, I hope to increase my leadership capacity to challenge the status quo while connecting with other leaders to contend with issues on the educational landscape that are rooted in socio-historical oppressive narratives and beliefs to help our students to reach the pinnacle of their academic success. Furthermore, I seek to broaden my knowledge base and skills to create powerful change in the system and I am positive that the networks and coaching in the Surge Academy will help me to not only join the movement but help others to catch fire as well," said Jermaine Wilson, 2020 Kansas City Surge Academy Fellow and Director of Counseling and Support Services/AVID District Director at Kansas City Public Schools.

"More than ever, we need courageous leaders that will push the conversation and actions further to ensure that African-American and Latinx youth are given a rigorous education that will help them to navigate the waters of life successfully," continued Wilson.

The following is a list of the 2020 Chicago Surge Fellows:

Laura Isabel Alvarez; Education Marketing Project Specialist, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Susana Elizarraraz; 6th Grade Math Teacher, Kansas City Public Schools

Jorge Fuller; Impact Manager, City Year Kansas City

AshleyMarie Marie; Postsecondary Retention Specialist, Kauffman Scholars, Inc.

Cristina Marquez; Trauma Sensitive School Clinician, Kansas City Public Schools

Brittney McGinley; Development and Engagement Manager, Kansas City Teacher Residency

Eduardo Mendez; Director of Student Services, Guadalupe Centers School

Ajia Morris; Founder, CEO, The Greenline Initiative

David Muhammad; Executive Director and Head Youth Instructor, Integrity Martial Arts Academy

Cescily Phillips; Dean of Students, Ewing Marion Kauffman School

Jahna Riley; Founding Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy

Kim Riley; Consultant, Education Consulting in Special Education

Jacqueline Rodriguez; K-5 ESL Instructional Coach, Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools

Catina Taylor; Founder, Dreams Consulting

Garrett Webster; Director of Admissions, Kansas City Public Schools

Jermaine Wilson; Director of Counseling and Support Services/AVID District Director, Kansas City Public Schools

Lateshia Woodley; Executive Director of Student Support Services, Kansas City Public Schools

Over the course of the program, Surge Academy Fellows will receive executive skill training, a space for connection and coalition building, and the tools needed to facilitate transformative change within institutions and organizations serving youth in Kansas City. In addition, fellows will delve into modules of powerful content that explores topics such as finance and change management, all while having an ongoing dialogue about personal growth, trauma and the true state of diversity, equity and inclusion in the United States.

After completion of the program, graduating Academy Fellows become part of an elite and growing national network of Surge Alumni who are continuously leading equitable change in education across the nation. The inaugural Surge Academy cohort recently graduated in June 2019, and they continue to be transformative change-makers and empowered champions of their communities.

The Surge Academy is made possible with funding from the following partners: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Hall Family Foundation, the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation and the George K. Baum Family Foundation respectively.

About the Surge Institute:
The Surge Institute was established in 2014 with a simple but important mission to develop and elevate leaders of color who create transformative change for children, families, and communities. Founded by Carmita Semaan in 2014, the organization was designed to empower emerging diverse leaders to change the landscape of education by providing them with a unique, authentic leadership development experience. To learn more about The Surge Institute, please visit: https://www.surgeinstitute.org/



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SPRINGFIELD, MASS. (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

The 80th annual Model Congress at American International College (AIC) will convene on Thursday, January 9, 2020 with Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno delivering the opening welcome remarks for this milestone anniversary at 6 p.m. in the Mahogany Room at the Sheraton downtown.

Founded in 1940, AIC's Model Congress is the longest running continuous congress of its type in the nation, and one of the College's oldest campus traditions. Each year, AIC's Model Congress brings high schools from throughout New England to campus to write, debate, and pass legislation in a simulated congress. The program is completely student run from program development, coordination, and hospitality to the organization and facilitation of the legislative sessions. With support from faculty and staff, AIC student leaders have kept the program thriving and secured its place as an educational opportunity for high school students throughout the northeast for eight decades.

The AIC Model Congress is also one of the Commonwealth's long-standing academic traditions during its rich history. Committee sessions will be held throughout the day on Friday and Saturday, January 10 and 11. Keynote speaker, United States Congressman and Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee Richard E. Neal will address the students on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 11 a.m. in the Karen Sprague Cultural Arts Center/Esther B. Griswold Theatre located on the AIC campus.

Neal is a 1972 graduate of American International College, where he received his Bachelor Degree in Political Science and was a member of the National Honor Society. He received a Master of Public Administration from the University of Hartford in 1976.

First elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1988 after having served as mayor of the city of Springfield from 1984, Congressman Neal joined the Ways and Means Committee in 1993. In January 2019, he assumed the esteemed position of chair of that committee, marking the first time since 1875 that a representative from Massachusetts had done so. Chairman Neal is the dean of both the Massachusetts Delegation and the New England Congressional Delegation. In addition, he is an At-Large Whip for the House Democrats, is co-chair of the New England Congressional Caucus where he advocates for the unique interests of the six New England States, and is Democratic Leader of the Friends of Ireland Caucus.

The AIC Model Congress awards scholarship opportunities to its top delegates. The top delegate will receive the Kathryn Mauke Scholarship, a full four-year tuition scholarship to American International College. Second and third place delegates receive a $10,000 and $5,000 four-year scholarships respectively to AIC. In addition, Best Bill, Outstanding Delegation, and School Spirit awards are given to the schools that submit the most outstanding legislation and demonstrate the highest level of participation, enthusiasm, and team spirit.

The 2020 Model Congress has 11 participating schools including Agawam High School (Agawam, MA), Chatham High School (Chatham, NY), Chicopee Comprehensive High School (Chicopee, MA), East Longmeadow High School (East Longmeadow, MA), East Windsor High School (East Windsor, CT), Longmeadow High School (Longmeadow, MA), Minnechaug Regional High School (Wilbraham, MA), Poultney High School (Poultney, VT), SABIS International Charter School (Springfield, MA), Southwick Regional School (Southwick, MA), and Suffield High School (Suffield, CT).

Founded in 1885, American International College (AIC) is a private, co-educational, doctoral granting institution located in Springfield, Massachusetts. AIC is an international educational institution comprising the School of Business, Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, and the School of Health Sciences. AIC supports and advances education, diversity, and opportunity for its students and the community.



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MIAMI (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

The talented blockbuster film actor Laurence Fishburne is bestowing his faculties as host on the informative TV show "Behind The Scenes". The program highlights a wide range of subjects that impact the world at large. In an upcoming episode of Behind The Scenes Laurence Fishburne will open a segment featuring industry professionals who will discuss active senior living and its role in senior health.

Communities for active senior living, which are also known as retirement communities, are all across the nation and are available in an array of options. These communities are similar to any neighborhood but come with an age restriction to those between the ages of 55 and up. They are housing created with a retirement-friendly and low-maintenance lifestyle in mind. These communities provide many amenities like gyms, housekeeping, security, group meals, laundry service, and yard maintenance to its residents. Typically they consist of townhouses, condominiums, and multi-family patio and single-family homes.

These communities tend to offer more affordable and manageable spaces for their residents. Communities like this are created for older folks to be able to live independently on their own. Customarily homes for the 55 and up crowd are also near easily accessible places like shopping centers, restaurants, parks, and other similar attractions. However, now many other activities, such as hiking, running, skiing, and other sports and pastimes are being implemented as core amenities for seniors looking for a more adventurous experience (many of which are being featured through the "Behind The Scenes" adventure edition - https://behindthesceneslaurencefishburne-reviews.com/ )

Housing as the population of the nation ages is essential to consider. "Behind The Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne will further explore active senior living communities and why they are excellent options for retirees.

"Behind The Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne is a high-quality educational program. The show has received multiple awards for its efforts in television.




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TORONTO (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

There's a lot of discussion around the benefits of a unified platform, or one-stop-shop for eClinical solutions (Electronic Data Capture [EDC], Interactive Response Technology [IRT], eConsent, electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes [ePRO], etc.). While a single platform may satisfy the needs of smaller studies, what happens when your studies become larger and your protocols become more complex? Increasing complexities often force study teams to start looking for multi-vendor approaches.

On Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 11am EST (4pm GMT/UK), three expert panelists will lead a live session where they will discuss:

How a harmonized IRT & EDC integration can transform clinical trial execution

The benefits of utilizing two best-of-breed eClinical software solutions (pros and cons of the multi-vendor approach)

How to optimize workflow and streamline patient randomization and drug supply management to support complex studies

The featured speakers include:

Scott Dixon, Global Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Suvoda

Drew Garty, Chief Technology Officer, CDMS, Veeva Systems

Catherine Munera, PhD, Head of Biometrics, Cara Therapeutics

Catherine Munera from Cara Therapeutics will discuss the benefits the company has seen in their studies by moving from a single provider to a harmonized, best-of-breed approach. The webinar will also include other examples illustrating both Suvoda and Veeva support patient cohort branching, treatment cycles and system integrations.

For more information or to register for this event, visit The Benefits of a Seamless IRT and EDC Integration in Clinical Trial Execution.

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Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

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HOBOKEN, N.J. (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

A NYC area retail technology consultant and managed services provider (MSP) discusses steps to detect data security breaches earlier to save millions of dollars while protecting sensitive data and business reputation in a new article on the eMazzanti Technologies website.

The informative article urges business security personnel to pay attention to little things, implement tight security policies and educate employees to detect warning signs of a security breach. The author also encourages business leaders to conduct regular security audits and constantly improve security to stay ahead of hackers.

"Businesses that detect and address data breach warning signs earlier can save millions of dollars while protecting sensitive data and business reputation," stated Almi Dumi, CISO, eMazzanti Technologies.

Below are a few excerpts from the article, "How to Spot Data Breach Warning Signs to Protect Your Business."

"Alarmingly, according to a recent Ponemon study, hackers spend an average of 197 days inside the targeted system before being discovered. That represents more than six months to pull sensitive information, introduce malware or encrypt files."

"Adding to the problem, the mixture of public and private clouds, along with an increasingly mobile workforce and a growing IoT, creates an environment with hundreds of entry points. Hackers can enter the system, launch an attack and leave long before anyone notices any damage."

Pay Attention to the Little Things

"The number one strategy to detect early data breach warning signs involves simply paying attention to the little things. If a user reports an unusual problem, no matter how small it seems, determine the source of the problem."

"Taking the time to discover the root cause of the problem can save significant headaches down the road. For example, a client recently reported a problem with a mailbox filling up quickly. After some detailed sleuthing, engineers discovered that hackers had added carefully hidden code that secretly forwarded copies of all outgoing messages to an unauthorized third party."

Partner to Enhance Security and Spot Data Breach Warning Signs

To increase their level of protection, businesses should partner with security professionals to follow the steps necessary to keep systems safe and ensure regulatory compliance. The experts at eMazzanti will help you implement a comprehensive cyber security strategy, including automated policies and compliance monitoring.

Please note that Messaging Architects, an eMazzanti Company will be presenting cyber security technologies at the upcoming National Retail Federation 2020 Vision conference, Booth 7140, January 12-14 in New York City.

Have you read?

Update Retail Privacy Practices with New York SHIELD Act

7 Cyber Security Best Practices Every Business Should Implement

About eMazzanti Technologies

eMazzanti's team of trained, certified IT experts rapidly deliver increased revenue growth, data security and productivity for clients ranging from law firms to high-end global retailers, providing advanced retail and payment technology, cloud and mobile solutions, multi-site implementations, 24×7 outsourced network management, remote monitoring and support.

eMazzanti has made the Inc. 5000 list eight consecutive years, is a 4X Microsoft Partner of the Year, the #1 ranked NYC area MSP and NJ Business of the Year! Contact: 1-866-362-9926, info@emazzanti.net or http://www.emazzanti.net Twitter: @emazzanti Facebook: Facebook.com/emazzantitechnologies.



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RENO, NEV. (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

Unitek Learning is proud to announce the expansion of their healthcare programs to Reno, Nevada. Based in California, Unitek seeks to provide Nevada residents with accelerated and convenient courses for their healthcare needs. The campus is now open to the public, and offers aspiring professionals a range of programs in the medical field.

At the Reno Campus, students have the opportunity to enroll in a 9-month Medical Assisting program. Several nursing programs will likely be added at a later date. Students can benefit from a dynamic learning environment, which includes applied training, hands-on exercises, and clinical simulations. In addition, most students will benefit from class caps to maximize their learning experience. Some programs will also feature online coursework for the busy adult. Others will utilize a state-of-the-art simulation center with high-fidelity simulators and sim-view technology, including a Nursing Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

At Unitek, the next generation of healthcare professionals can gain a well-rounded education. In addition to offering a roster of in-demand programs, the Reno campus's location is widely accessible for Nevada residents. Spacious and sleek with blue-tinted windows, the campus is located near the I-580 freeway. It's also adjacent to public transportation, lies within walking distance of a nearby mall, and maintains ample parking for students and faculty.

"It has been another year of growth and opportunity for Unitek Learning, and we look forward to extending our reach in Nevada," said David Higley, Chief Marketing Officer at Unitek Learning. "Through the Reno Campus, Unitek seeks to promote student excellence, strengthen support for workforce development, and help fill the need for healthcare professionals in the United States."

Unitek Learning is the parent company of several distinguished learning institutions: Unitek College, Unitek EMT, Eagle Gate College, and Provo College. Unitek Learning is now expanding their presence to Nevada and Idaho. Taught by experienced professionals, Unitek programs teach clinical practices and theory used in the field today. Equipped with a multitude of sought-after skills, Unitek graduates are prepared to excel in many of the fastest-growing careers in healthcare and nursing.



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BALTIMORE (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

TranZed Apprenticeships, a nonprofit registered apprenticeship provider with the mission of expanding modern apprenticeships throughout the United States, partnered with the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania to provide technology apprenticeships to Pennsylvania companies and meet the need for skilled workers.

"We're excited for the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania to join us in the apprenticeship revolution, a movement to train and connect skilled workers with employers in need of talent," said Paul Champion, president of TranZed Apprenticeships. "Apprentices earn and learn at the same time, closing the skills gap and becoming crucial additions to the modern workforce."

The Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP) is a technology trade association whose mission is to connect members and organizations to promote technology and fuel economic development throughout the Central Pennsylvania region. Established in 1990, the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania has helped technology companies and individuals throughout Central Pennsylvania grow and succeed by building partnerships, offering business development opportunities, playing a key role in attracting and retaining diverse talent, providing technology leadership and recognizing innovators.

"We see our new partnership with TranZed Apprenticeships as an innovative way to help our members recruit and retain the best talent while also distinguishing themselves and the technology community throughout Central Pennsylvania within a highly competitive national pool of employers," said Ann Hughes, president and CEO of the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania.

In addition to providing apprenticeships to TCCP members, TranZed Apprenticeships will offer its "Open 4 Apprenticeships" toolkit and consultation to educate businesses about the benefits of modern apprenticeships. TranZed Apprenticeships and the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania will also cross-promote opportunities to their networks.

"Modern apprenticeships improve business productivity and performance, reduce recruitment and training costs and strengthen the workforce," Champion said. "Apprentices become valued employees with improved engagement, problem-solving skills, greater leadership potential and flexibility under less supervision. They give businesses a competitive advantage in the marketplace."

TranZed Apprenticeships works to advance modern apprenticeships throughout the United States and offers apprenticeship programs in the Mid-Atlantic developed to address the need for alternative career paths. Apprenticeships combine on-the-job, competency and project-based training with job-related classroom instruction. They offer an earn-and-learn model where apprentices earn money starting their first day and receive pay increases as they gain additional skills and master their occupations. (tranzedapprenticeships.com)



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PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

The National Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) has announced that 40 exhibiting companies will introduce a total of 49 new products and product enhancements at the 40th annual event, to take place next week at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, Fla. The conference Expo Hall, which will be open from January 15-17, will feature more than 400 exhibiting companies presenting solutions in adaptive technology and curriculum, computer hardware, e-learning, game-based learning, multimedia and projection devices, publishing, security and risk management, and much more.

"With nearly 50 new and significantly enhanced products launching in the FETC 2020 Expo Hall, participants from all roles will have a great opportunity to learn about the innovative tools and technologies set to influence the future of education," said James Callan, Vice President of Event and Media Sales, LRP Media Group. "We're pleased to see that our exhibitors have identified many of the pressing challenges facing schools and districts, and that they've developed solutions to provide meaningful support for administrators and educators. We look forward to seeing these solutions in person next week in Miami."

The new and enhanced products being showcased at FETC feature solutions to help schools manage emergency response; increase student engagement; improve accessibility for students with special needs; introduce AR, VR, AI, coding and robotics; manage devices and data; deliver standards-aligned instruction, and more. The following exhibitors will introduce their new products at FETC 2020:

911inform
Booth 1925
911inform will be launching its all-encompassing platform to help emergency response teams improve managing communication and connected-building control related to emergency situations. The solution is designed to improve the future of public safety and next-generation 911 globally.

BenQ
Booth 2437
BenQ will be introducing InstaShow S (WDC20), a wireless presentation system that lets users share ideas immediately from nearly any device. Allowing up to four users to share simultaneously, InstaShow S can boost classroom engagement and enhance collaboration. Its touch back feature helps presenters focus on the audience by allowing them to control a laptop via a touchscreen. It also incorporates strong security features to ensure content is safeguarded.

BenQ is also launching the high resolution and high brightness EW800ST smart projector. The short-throw EW800ST offers WXGA resolution and easier management with Account Management System (AMS), Device Management Solution (DMS), and X-Sign Broadcast that can deliver instant messages into the projection screens.

Boddle Learning
Booth 1435H
Boddle Learning, an educational game that makes practice and assessments fun for students and easy for teachers, is launching fourth and fifth grade math on its platform. Boddle's standards-aligned math content for grades 1-5 helps teachers deliver differentiated math practice, save time creating and grading assessments, and quickly and accurately identify and address learning gaps.

Book Creator
Booth 1221
Book Creator will be introducing its latest update, with more than 200 changes to increase accessibility. Some of the newest features include: voice typing in 120 languages; the ability to auto-generate and edit captions for videos; appropriate color contrast; a feature to magnify text size when typing; full keyboard navigation; the ability to create transcripts from recorded audio; Open Dyslexic font; and improved screen reader support.

Carnegie Learning
Booth 1916
Carnegie Learning will be introducing LiveLab, part of MATHia, which illuminates each student's progress through math concepts in real-time so teachers can guide, intervene and coach effectively. LiveLab's indicators help teachers assist struggling students and recognize students for hitting milestones. Carnegie Learning is also working on a HoloLens integration so teachers can use augmented reality to know how students are performing just by looking at them.

CKEditor 5
Booth 4730
CKEditor is launching a free online builder, which allows users to easily customize and test which type of rich text editor best fits their needs. Users can add such features as track changes, comments, real-time collaboration, spell checking or math equations. The builder is intended for Learning Management System vendors who would like to enrich their offering with collaboration features.

Class Solver
Booth 4241
Class Solver is showcasing its new feature, "boost," which automatically corrects issues with class lists―such as if a student doesn't have a friend in the class, or if a classroom is imbalanced―with the click of a button. Previously, schools could spend up to weeks manually creating class lists to get the right groupings for the year ahead.

Diamond Assets
Booth 4618
Diamond Assets is announcing the release of Clarity: Powering the Apple Refresh. This free service provides a refresh timeline and other information to assist Jamf customers in assessing their inventories for current and multi-year technology life-cycle planning.

enCode Create
Booth 4101
enCode Create will introduce new guides for all code projects in its computer science curriculum and online courses to help teachers alter assignment expectations and deliver differentiated instruction for students with different educational needs, from high achievers in need of an extra challenge to learners who require more scaffolding and support to stay on pace.

Epic Games
FETC Sponsor
Epic Games is launching their new "Teach with Interactive 3D" hub, where secondary teachers can download free lesson plans for teaching with Unreal Engine, Fortnite Creative and Twinmotion. To celebrate the release, the company has also launched a contest to help teachers learn how to build a lesson plan using interactive 3D tools, with all lesson plans and tools free to download.

Epson
Booth 2507
Epson is showcasing new projectors built specifically for the K-12 education environment to increase student engagement and offer both convenience and affordability. The new display solutions will provide advanced connectivity options and a variety of multi-device tools to create collaborative learning environments. New features include ultra-bright, vivid images; low-priced, long lasting lamp life; advanced network connectivity; Epson iProjection with built-in moderator function; screen mirroring with Miracast; and easy setup with flexible positioning.

Flinn Scientific
Booth 4229
Flinn Scientific's WhiteBox Learning System, which offers a hybrid approach to engineering design while addressing various learning styles, now includes drones. Flinn will showcase the system at FETC and demonstrate how it allows students to create and analyze a three-dimensional model, learn through simulation and unlimited design iterations, and how the skills acquired help drive students' focus on STEAM careers while engaging them in the design thinking process.

Girls Who Code
Booth 4510
Girls Who Code is dedicated to inspiring, educating and equipping girls with the computing skills and confidence needed to pursue 21st century opportunities. The organization is launching new features for its free, interactive after school curriculum. The free curriculum and resources are utilized by Girls Who Code Clubs, and new offerings include a Clubs Fund grant of $300 per club and a $100 Community Partner Fund.

Illuminate Education
Booth 3319
Illuminate Education is introducing advanced feature setup services for eduCLIMBER, a new service that shepherds districts through the creation of tools such as early warning systems and unique forms to focus staff procedures and benefit student progress. The services enable districts to set up performance bands to accurately describe student progress; create dynamic forms to drive data-informed actions; develop and automate tools for tracking student progress; and configure data collection settings to track incidents and inform student growth.

Kai's Clan
Booth 1632
Kai's Clan, a collaborative coding experience with augmented and virtual reality, will celebrate its official launch at FETC. Kai's Clan is an all-in-one platform with more than 35 lesson plans to teach coding, robotics, AR/VR and Internet of Things (IoT).

Kami
Booth 1919
Kami is announcing a Microsoft integration, available in February, that will allow users to log into Kami from Microsoft single sign-on, auto-sync and open Kami files through OneDrive, use existing LMS integrations to open Kami files stored in OneDrive, and more.

KinderLab Robotics
Booth 3138
KinderLab Robotics will showcase the KIBO robot kit, which introduces screen-free STEAM coding to children ages 4-7. KinderLab will also introduce its 20+ KIBO Activity Cards―perfect for self-directed stations and centers―with easy-to-follow and colorful activities, enabling teachers to engage kids as they build, create art, code and play with KIBO.

Kokomo24/7 Solutions
Booth 1435Y
Kokomo24/7 Solutions is introducing Safety Cloud, an AI-driven, cloud-based platform designed to give schools proactive insight to help reduce bullying, suicide and disruptive learning events. Safety Cloud consists of three products: an incident management system, anonymous reporting system and emergency operations center. It analyzes up to eight years of school district data to help identify potential safety risks.

Learnics
Booth 1435F
Learnics will introduce ThinkingApp, which allows students to record and submit a record of their online activity. The new analytics provided by Learnics will then give insight to help teachers support struggling students by better understanding their time on task, search terms and popular websites accessed.

Lesson Planet
Booth 4916
Lesson Planet will introduce Learning Explorer, a learning resource discovery and management solution for districts that helps teachers save time by finding, planning and assigning standards-based curriculum using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. This all-in-one solution allows teachers to search a library of PreK-12 curated OER and educational publisher content, organize lessons into courses and assign them to students.

Luxor/KwikBoost
Booth 1531
Luxor will be showcasing the KwikBoost EdgePower, an innovative device that attaches to the edges of desks and tables, providing a cord-free battery charging solution. Charging is reported as a leading barrier to successful implementation of 1:1 and BYOD classroom programs; the KwikBoost EdgePower addresses this issue by providing a convenient alternative to power strips and extension cords.

ManagedMethods
Booth 4902
ManagedMethods, a G Suite and Office 365 data security and student safety platform for K-12 schools, will launch its new Login Analyzer product, which will allow districts to monitor their user accounts to detect and protect against an account takeover and take the steps required to remediate it. This product is designed to protect against cybersecurity incidents, of which there were more than 300 reported in K-12 districts in 2019 alone.

Mentoring Minds
Booth 4640
Mentoring Minds will showcase its newly-acquired K-12 software platform, which currently functions as a modular formative assessment solution, but will soon deliver capabilities of an IMS, as ThinkUp! Standards Mastery System content is migrated into the platform. The solution enables teachers and administrators to collaborate, manage their ThinkUp! curriculum and deliver assessment. Teachers and administrators also gain insight through advanced data analytics.

MIND Research Institute
FETC Sponsor
MIND Research Institute is launching a new version of ST Math―which uses standards-aligned, spatial-temporal games to present math concepts visually for grades preK-8―for the 2020-21 school year. Designed to maximize learning time, updates include increased accountability and intrinsic motivation for students, more streamlined implementation for administrators and more ways for teachers to integrate the program with core curriculum.

National Association of Esports Coaches and Directors
Booth 5137
NAECAD is launching its new Certification Program (NAECAD-CP) to provide quality and accessible professional development for competitive esports coaches and directors. The NAECAD-CP creates a context of professional development to assist organizations hiring high school and college esports coaches and directors and formalizes certification levels to be recognized within the competitive esports ecosystem. Courses are delivered on a mobile platform, allowing participants to learn any place and at any time.

NoraNivel
Booth 1200
NoraNivel is introducing a series of seven new educational furniture products to transform learning spaces. Perfect for all grade levels and all types of learners, the new products offer agile, flexible and moveable options for individual and group learning. NorvaNivel's furniture and learning environments are intentionally designed to give students the power to decide how they want to learn and the freedom to configure a space to suit their needs. The flexible, lightweight components work together and can be easily configured in just 60 seconds.

Ozobot
Booth 2108
Ozobot has announced the launch of Ozobot Classroom, a new learning management system that measures STEAM. Educators can sign up for Ozobot Classroom for free, enabling them to manage students and Ozobots, get live lesson insights into online and offline student activity, maximize participation in coding and CS, and improve retention across all subjects.

Pathways for Learning
Booth 4917
Pathways for Learning will launch CEP: Classroom Education Plan, through which teachers can see clearly how best to engage their students to provide enrichment and improve outcomes. CEP analyzes academic and non-academic real-time data from both teachers and students to inform classroom decisions, customize research-based strategies and support teachers via a moderated teacher learning community. Educators are also invited to become part of the CEP pilot program.

Rhombus Systems
Booth 4606
Rhombus Systems, which seamlessly combines sensing technology with video security and AI to make it easier for organizations to manage their security, will release a suite of three new sensors―Asset Tags, Door Sensors and Environmental Sensors―that work in unison with the company's enterprise security cameras to provide real-time sensing data and corresponding video footage.

School Technology Associates, Inc.
Booth 4341
School Technology Associates will introduce the SchoolTRAK Positive Attendance integration for Skyward SIS, the new module for SchoolTRAK, which includes all of SchoolTRAK Tardy Kiosk's functionality to set time thresholds for tardy and absences, with the additional features of attendance tracking for Skyward SIS. The integration provides a real-time snapshot of who is actually where and when in a school, not only where they are scheduled to be.

Sero!
Booth 1435S
Sero! will introduce its version 2.0 concept-mapping assessment, including a number of new features: summative and formative techniques; analytics with process and outcome measures; visualization to show change and enable comparison; LMS integration; mobile optimization and more. Sero! provides valuable insights into student learning with authoring, scoring and analytic tools that combine the cognitive benefits of concept mapping with the power of the cloud. Educators can register online by February 28, using code FETC20, to redeem a free one-year subscription.

Spelling Shed
Booth 1435D
Spelling Shed―which has had half a billion words spelled across more than 15,000 schools in over 100 countries since its initial launch two years ago―is releasing an entire re-mapping of its content to match state standards. The new curriculum alignments will encompass progression, lesson plans, activities, word lists and game content.

Sphero
Booth 3404
Sphero is releasing a new littleBits Educator Starter Kit, an open-and-go introductory kit designed for any K-12 educator looking for a flexible STEAM solution. This entry-level kit gives teachers and parents the tools and support needed to confidently learn how to incorporate play-based coding at school or at home.

Squiggle Park and Dreamscape
Booth 4331
Dreamscape―a free English language arts (ELA) resource for grades 2-8, created by literacy and gaming experts―is launching a State Test Prep feature with levelled questions resembling those featured on state-specific assessments, to help students prepare for ELA exams. The initial launch will include preparation for the STAAR and EQAO assessments with more coming in 2020.

STEM Minds
Booth 1435A
STEM Minds will officially release the STEM Minds Online Academy, a blended learning online platform with 15 courses including over 30 STEMulators―games that support eLearning and eAssessment in the classroom. The platform empowers teachers to use 3D design, robotics, coding, electronics, digital media programs and more to teach STEM.

Swivl
Booth 3334
Swivl will be showcasing the new face detection added to its tracking algorithm. With this new feature, Swivl rotates and records video while always keeping the teacher and/or students in frame. Combined with the recently launched Swivl Teams platform, video collaboration is now easier and more powerful for students, teachers, coaches and administrators.

Terrapin
Booth 1430
Terrapin will be making three new product and feature launches at FETC 2020. The first launch will be Tuff-Bot, the latest addition to the company's line of coding robots. Tuff-Bot's features―including oversized wheels which allow it to traverse uneven terrain, built-in obstacle avoidance that lets it get around barriers, and multiple speeds―make it durable and designed to operate in a range of environments. It can be programmed via on-board buttons or remotely via Bluetooth and a tablet.

Terrapin's second new launch is Flexi-Scope, which joins Easi-Scope in Terrapin's line of classroom digital microscopes. Flexi-Scope can be connected to a computer via USB, enabling the user to examine a specimen at up to 200x magnification. It may be set to take both photos and videos, and record in detail how a specimen changes over time, providing students with a new perspective on their environment.

Terrapin will also launch new versions of the Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot coding robots for young learners. New features will include programs of up to 200 steps and features that enable students to record a response that plays when Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot encounters another Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot, as well as to record a voice command for each button to sound as a program is entered and as it executes.

Texthelp
Booth 1825
Texthelp will introduce new features to WriQ, a writing assessment tool that helps teachers track and score students' writing progress. The tool now gives students instant access to immediate feedback on their writing, without relying on teacher intervention, enabling them to track their progress daily, weekly or monthly and work toward easy-to-reach stretch goals.

Vernier Software & Technology
Booth 3519
Vernier will be announcing its new partnership with SAM Labs, a collaboration that will provide new compatibility between Vernier Sensors and SAM Labs blocks in Google Workbench. These compatible solutions provide many new ways for students to code, as well as uses for scientific data collection in coding projects—areas in which teachers previously had limited options.

Writer's Workbench
Booth 1641
Writer's Workbench (WWB) will showcase the new online version of its program, now available for iPads, Macs, Chromebooks and Windows systems. WWB―which grades writing mechanics, provides feedback and guides writers on how to fix their writing without fixing it for them―now includes 26 focused analyses to allow writers to focus on one or more potential problems with their writing.

All conference participants can learn about these products by visiting the Expo Hall, where they can also discover more emerging technologies in the Startup Pavilion, featuring new companies who will demo original products that are changing the marketplace. Educators can also attend the FETC Pitchfest competition, in which the best-of-the-best startups nominated by industry accelerators will present their innovative products and solutions.

FETC 2020 will feature more than 600 diverse learning opportunities organized into six distinct tracks―including the new Future of Ed Tech Library Media Specialist and Future of Ed Tech Coach tracks―and exciting keynotes by Daniel Pink and Justin Shaifer, along with the return of the popular TechSHARE LIVE!. FETC's industry-leading expo will give attendees the opportunity to learn more about dozens of new and emerging technologies and will also include Learning Labs, Skill Builders and STEM Theater Presentations.

Registration is still open for the 2020 Future of Education Technology Conference and participants can save $50 by registering online. For additional information, visit fetc.org/register or call toll-free 1-800-727-1227.

About the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC)
The Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) annually attracts thousands of education and technology leaders for an intensive, highly collaborative exploration of new technologies, best practices and pressing issues. With basic to advanced sessions tailored to the needs of each role in the digital transformation, FETC is known as one of the nation's premier preK-12 education technology events. FETC provides school and district administrators, classroom teachers, IT professionals, special education directors, curriculum and media specialists, and other educators with roles or interest in ed tech, the opportunity to explore the most effective integration of technology across the curriculum. FETC offers a balanced blend of administrative, instructional and technical content through targeted sessions, intensive workshops, hands-on demonstrations of the newest products, and more. Visit fetc.org for more details.

About LRP Media Group
LRP Media Group, founded in 1977 by Kenneth Kahn, is an innovative media giant serving millions of business and education professionals worldwide. Specializing in education administration, education law, education technology, federal employment, human resources, workers' compensation and disability, LRP produces thousands of books, pamphlets, newsletters, videos and online resources. The company also produces five industry-leading print and digital magazines for key decision-makers: District Administration, Human Resources Executive, HRM Asia, Risk & Insurance and University Business. Additionally, LRP annually delivers top-quality training and professional development to more than 80,000 professionals through its 13 award-winning conferences and tradeshows in China, Singapore and the United States. LRP currently employs more than 500 professionals in its Connecticut, Florida, Pennsylvania, Singapore and Washington, D.C. offices. Headquartered in Palm Beach County since 1996, the company has more than $70 million in annual revenue. For a complete list of LRP resources, eCourses and conferences, please visit http://www.lrp.com.



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SUNNYVALE, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

Pacoware Inc. has announced that they have surpassed their initial Kickstarter funding goal for its newest puzzle, Aniblock Puzzle Challenger.

Designed as a much more modern and minimal take on jigsaw puzzles, the Aniblock Puzzle Challenger helps children learn problem-solving while also teaching them critical thinking as well as abstract visualization. Rather than put together shapes in a predefined pattern to create a picture, the Aniblock Puzzle Challenger uses the same block-shaped pieces to create new puzzles each time.

The same blocks form new shapes when arranged differently, allowing kids to use the same tools in different ways. Unlike jigsaw puzzles that have a fixed single way of completing the puzzle, the AniBlocks have multiple solutions to the same problem, allowing children to explore new ways to complete the puzzle each time and approach a solution through multiple directions.

The Aniblock Puzzle Challenger comes with a set of twelve boards along with block pieces of different colors. The boards feature pixelated designs while the blocks nest right into the board, using a set of plus sign shaped grooves. The blocks even nest one upon the other, allowing the exploration of the third dimension as well, for kids looking to explore more complex visualizations.

An activity book helps keep children engaged and entertained by providing clues and allowing the kids to document their process. The Aniblock Puzzle Challenger also comes with an iOS and Android app that allows kids to play with virtual Aniblocks on a screen with a variety of new puzzles.

For learn more about Aniblock Puzzle Challenger, please visit its Kickstarter page. Any journalists or influencers interested in receiving a sample for review are also encouraged to reach out to Pacoware Inc, via its Kickstarter page.



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FORK UNION, VA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

As the January 17th deadline draws near, The Trustee Scholarship competition at Fork Union Military Academy is heating up, attracting student applicants from all over the United States, as well as other regions around the globe including Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. This merit-based scholarship competition will provide the winning applicant with a full scholarship for the 2020-2021 school year to attend Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Virginia, a boarding and day school for boys in grades 7-12 and postgraduate.

Tripp Billingsley, the Director of Admissions for the school, reports that "it is a very diverse group of high-performing young men, and I expect it will be a challenge to select the top candidate. The selection committee has a great group of young men to look at." The finalists in the scholarship competition will be chosen by a committee of educators and administrators from Fork Union Military Academy and invited to the campus for further interviews.

Students who will enter grades 8, 9, or 10 in the fall of 2020, have a GPA equivalent to 3.0 or higher, and are first-time applicants to the fall program are eligible to compete for Fork Union Military Academy's Trustee Scholarship. The Trustee Scholarship is a competitive merit-based award that covers full tuition, room and board, and uniforms for an incoming cadet to Fork Union Military Academy.

Affordability is a key factor for many families looking at private schools, and Fork Union Military Academy provides opportunities to as many students as possible. Need-based financial aid and access scholarship funds are used by the school to assist as many young men as possible to enroll in our program. The Trustee Scholarship is different from other financial aid and scholarship programs offered by Fork Union, however.

The Trustee Scholarship is unique in that it is competitive and completely need blind. This means that applicants for this scholarship do not need to fill out a financial aid application. The finalists are selected based on the strength of their own achievements and abilities, as documented in their scholarship and admission applications. Finalists in the scholarship competition are invited to campus for an interview with the Academy's scholarship committee before the final award is announced.

The deadline for applications for the Trustee Scholarship is January 17, 2020.

For more information about the Trustee Scholarship opportunity, visit Fork Union's website at https://www.forkunion.com/trusteescholarship or call the Director of Admission's office at 434-842-4205.

Founded in 1898, Fork Union Military Academy is a one-of-a-kind high school experience, where students attend classes in a unique "One Subject Plan" format, which has successfully prepared students for college and beyond for almost 70 years. Fork Union Military Academy cadets are guided each day by the core values of respect, integrity, faith, character and discipline in a military-style program where leadership and character development are a primary focus of their daily lives.




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MIAMI (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

When it comes to shoulder repair, some surgeons are defying nature and doing it all backwards – and studies are showing that can be a good thing, says noted sports medicine and orthopedic specialist Alejandro Badia MD, an expert in treatment of musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limbs. He is referring to reverse shoulder replacement, also called reverse shoulder arthroplasty, in which artificial parts are used to change the natural anatomy of the shoulder's ball-and-socket joint – the glenohumeral joint -- by turning the ball at the top of the humerus (arm bone) into a socket and making the socket on the shoulder blade a ball.

"This procedure is complex and highly technical, requiring skill and experience. But switching the ball and socket can create a more stable joint with a fixed fulcrum in patients with severe shoulder damage, particularly damage involving the rotator cuff," says Dr. Badia, founder and chief medical officer of the Florida-based Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW.

That's because the rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons, is what normally powers the shoulder joint, allowing it to move and function properly. The rotator cuff keeps the ball of the arm bone centered on the shoulder-blade socket during joint rotation, including raising the arm. If the rotator cuff is too extensively torn, its tendons pulled from the bone, then a standard shoulder replacement, which maintains the shoulder's natural ball-and-socket anatomy but requires an intact rotator cuff, will not prove effective in restoring regular shoulder function, Dr. Badia explains.

"Instead of relying on a damaged rotator cuff, a reverse shoulder replacement makes joint movement dependent on the deltoid muscle, a large, triangular-shaped muscle located on top of the shoulder and the uppermost part of the arm," says Dr. Badia, who has years of experience in performing reverse shoulder replacements.

Most commonly, a reverse shoulder replacement is recommended for patients with significant pain due to extensive shoulder-joint osteoarthritis, with bone loss and missing or badly torn rotator cuff tendons, or for those whose quality of life is seriously impacted because a damaged rotator cuff prevents them from lifting their arm high enough for good functioning.

A complex upper arm bone fracture that involves damage to the shoulder-joint ball, chronic shoulder-joint dislocation, and a failed previous shoulder replacement also may necessitate a reverse replacement procedure, Dr. Badia says.

Although less frequently performed than hip or knee replacement surgery, shoulder replacement procedures in general have been increasing. Data from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality indicate more than 50,000 patients undergo shoulder replacement annually in the United States. Of these surgeries, as many as half are now reverse shoulder replacements, even though the procedure was only approved for use by the federal Food and Drug Administration about 15 years ago.

Because of the relative "newness" of reverse shoulder replacement, research to determine long-term outcomes of the procedure as it is performed in the U.S. remains scant. However, Dr. Badia indicates that studies in Europe, where the surgery has been done since the 1980s, underscore the procedure's success in providing pain relief to as many as 90 percent of patients, restoring range of motion to the shoulder, and maintaining joint stability, with the prostheses – artificial parts used for reverse shoulder replacement – lasting up to 15 years.

In the U.S., a one-year follow-up of more than 200 patients who had undergone reverse shoulder replacement in 2017 at an average age of 70 showed "improvement in overall shoulder pain, function, and satisfaction," according to the Cleveland Clinic's Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic Institute.

Similar findings were reported in a study of "younger" and "more active" patients – those under age 60 – who had undergone reverse shoulder replacement due to massive, irreparable rotator cuffs and were followed up eight years or more after surgery. In that research, published in 2017 in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, authors contend that the majority experienced "substantial and lasting improvement" in shoulder movement and strength and overall pain relief.

This same study found the rate of complications to be somewhat high -- 39 percent. Complications can include loosening of prosthetic implants, instability of the reversed shoulder joint, persistent pain, nerve damage, bone fracture around the implant or overstressed deltoid muscle.

But Dr. Badia contends that ongoing advancements in prosthesis design, such as implants with shorter stems for the arm bone, and continuing improvements in surgical approaches are significantly reducing frequency of complications.

"That's why it is so critical patients in need of shoulder repair and potential joint replacement consult highly experienced orthopedic surgeons who can properly diagnose their problem and offer them the best treatment options with minimal risk," Dr. Badia concludes.

Alejandro Badia, MD, FACS, internationally renowned hand and upper-limb surgeon and founder of Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW, a walk-in orthopedic care clinic. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Association for Hand Surgery and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and an honorary member of many international professional hand societies. Dr. Badia specializes in treating all problems related to the hand and upper extremities, including trauma, sports injury, joint reconstruction, nerve injuries and arthroscopic surgeries. Go to OrthoNOWcare.com and drbadia.com.



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DUBLIN, OHIO (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

School of PE has recently made revolutionary strides in the engineering exam prep industry by publishing a book with an added technological twist. The book, PE Civil Exam Review Guide: Breath, is the first book offered in the industry published to coincide with Artificial Reality (AR) technology.

Since 2004, School of PE has provided valuable educational experiences to help engineers obtain professional licenses. From the FE exam and beyond, School of PE prides itself in helping engineers along every step to obtain and maintain their licenses.

Now, with a newly published book, School of PE offers a broader spectrum of studying tools to those who are preparing for the PE Civil exam. The book can be used in correspondence to School of PE's PE Civil exam review course, or can be purchased separately.

The PE Civil exam is divided into two sections: the Breadth and Depth. The first section of the exam, the Breadth, is consistent for all exam-takers. From there, examinees are able to choose what Depth exam to take. The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) provides five different depth options: Construction, Geotechnical, Structural, Transportation, and Water Resources & Environmental.

Although the book only covers the breadth portion of the PE Civil exam, School of PE is currently working on developing books for the Depth sections.

"Our goal in developing this book was to provide our students the information they need to pass their breadth exam," Angela Pugh, Senior Editorial Manager at School of PE, said. "To help achieve that goal, we had many of our PE Civil exam review course instructors create the content."

Pugh explained that having School of PE's PE Civil instructors write the book's content is a big selling point. This is because the instructors have taken and passed the PE Civil exam themselves- therefore proving they have a deep understanding of the exam itself.

The main selling point, however, is the book's AR features.

With just a smartphone and an app, those who purchase the book can access many features such as virtual quizzes, flashcards, and animations to make studying much more enjoyable and engaging.

According to Pugh, this book is the first of many the company plans to publish. She stated that they are planning on releasing several additional books in 2020.

"This book really helps us stand out as a market leader in the engineering exam prep industry," Pugh said. "We've got everything students need to succeed. Review courses, great instructors, and now an informative and engaging book. I can't wait to see the strides we'll make in 2020."




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DAYTON, OHIO (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

Westchester K-12 Publishing Services has become Westchester Education Services. This change better reflects the full array of industry-leading development services that the company delivers to ed-tech providers and educational publishers. Initially established to provide literacy, math, science, and social studies product support in the US market, Westchester Education Services now develops materials for the US and global education markets in core subjects as well as ELT, bilingual education, and career and trade curriculum for students and teachers in early learning through post-secondary classrooms.

Westchester Education Services, a division of US employee-owned editorial and pre-press services provider Westchester Publishing Services, has experienced strong growth since its inception nearly three years ago. This growth was propelled by educational publishers' and ed-tech providers' need for a reliable, US-based resource upon which they can rely for superior product development services.

Starting with large supplemental publishers like Teacher Created Materials and Benchmark Education, Westchester's client list has expanded to encompass international publishers like Gill Education and Legend Press, ed-tech firms like LearnZillion and 3P Learning, and CTE providers like CareerPath Mobile. Through partnerships developed with FableVision Studios and Learnosity, Westchester's clients have also benefited from a single access point for high-quality end-to-end product development options of their print and digital components.

Paul J. Crecca, Westchester Publishing Services President & CEO commented, "We are extremely pleased with all that Westchester K-12 Publishing Services accomplished over the last 2+ years. We launched this business with the commitment to be a hands-on consultative content development and production services partner to US educational publishers, and the market confirmed that was a welcomed and valued mission. But we also heard from many publishers in markets outside our initial product lines of Literacy, Math, Science and Social Studies, and from publishers outside the US – asking if we could assist with their content development and product plans."

Crecca added, "Kevin J. Gray, who has headed the division from its inception in May 2017, has established Westchester Education Services as a world-class team of product development resources who are responsive to the changing needs of educational publishers and ed-tech providers both in the United States and overseas. The expertise of this team has advanced Westchester's expansion beyond the core subject areas, allowing us to service a much broader spectrum of the US and international education market. In recognition of his significant accomplishments, and the role he will play in the future growth of this business, Kevin J. Gray has been promoted to President and Chief Content Officer of Westchester Education Services. His primary directives will include leveraging the strengths of the division in assessing, developing, and maintaining business opportunities and partnerships."

"It is a privilege to be associated with a company with a history as impressive as Westchester's and to have been provided the resources to staff and develop this division to allow it to reach its fullest potential," affirmed Gray. "I am excited about continuing our mission of being the pre-eminent product development provider for ed-tech and educational publishers in the United States, United Kingdom, and beyond. We are known for our literacy, math, science, and social studies content, as well as our high-quality art, design, and production services. In 2019, Walter Henderson, Jr. joined our team to provide ELT, translation, and bilingual education services, and we will continue to grow our services in these areas. We have expanded our offerings to address the needs of a larger portion of the education market including the career and trade education sector, as well as broadening our early learning and assessment offerings."

To support the growing client base, David Bailis, previously Westchester's STEM Content Director since November 2017, has been appointed Senior Director of Operations, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the development team. In addition, Tim Yetzina has joined Westchester as Senior Supervising Editor, STEM, where he will draw upon his extensive experience with educational publishers including Pearson, National Geographic Learning, and McGraw-Hill to fully support the needs of our clients.

Westchester Education Services is an exhibitor at the BETT Show in London, January 22-24 and will meet with publishers, ed-tech companies, and educational organizations to detail how our services can help address needs with their educational content. The company will also be exhibiting at the ASU/GSV Summit, March 31-April 1 in San Diego.

Further information about the Westchester Education Services team and our service offerings can be found at westchestereducationservices.com and westchestereducationservices.co.uk. You can also follow Westchester Education Services on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/20558195/

About Westchester Education Services:
A division of Westchester Publishing Services, our team offers educational publishers and ed-tech providers the complete spectrum of services for literacy, math, science, social studies, ELT, bilingual education, and CTE products, including content creation for student books, teacher guides and ancillaries; original illustrations, photo research, page design and layout; and post-development editorial and pre-press production, including e-Pub conversion.

Our management team includes veteran resources from all aspects of educational development, as well as high-quality design, image management, and page layout professionals. The management team relies on their deep network of resources to staff projects appropriately, ensuring the best fit for our clients' project needs.

About Westchester Publishing Services:
Founded in 1969, Westchester Publishing Services is the only US employee-owned company concentrating in editorial, composition, design, and digital conversion services. Westchester Publishing Services has been a trusted partner to the US publishing industry for decades with clients including Macmillan, Harvard University Press, W.W. Norton, The MIT Press, Bloomsbury, and UCL Press. In 2014, Westchester Publishing Services became a 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). In 2017, Westchester Publishing Services launched a new division, Westchester K-12 Publishing Services, based in Dayton, Ohio, to serve the needs of educational publishers. In 2018, Westchester Publishing Services launched Westchester Publishing Services UK, based in Stratford upon Avon, to provide added services for publishers in the UK, and Europe.

For information about our expanded offerings, please contact: Nicole Tomassi, Marketing and Conference Manager, Westchester Publishing Services, at: 203-658-7135 or Nicole.Tomassi@westchesterpubsvcs.com. Further information is also available at: http://www.westchesterpublishingservices.com.



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LAKELAND, FLA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

Qgiv, Inc., a leading provider of nonprofit fundraising technology, and Minds Matter are working together to provide Minds Matter's 14 chapters flexible fundraising technology for year-round online giving and peer-to-peer campaign management.

"Minds Matter is excited to have Qgiv as a preferred partner for our chapters across America," said Imran Noorali, Minds Matter Data and Support Manager. "We expect incredible fundraising growth using Qgiv and believe that giving our chapters access to this powerful and user-friendly fundraising platform will allow them to better serve their students."

Several Minds Matter affiliates are already using Qgiv's tools, and their success with the platform has led to Qgiv's new status as a preferred vendor. Qgiv's flexible pricing, which gives affiliates the freedom to move between fundraising tools as their needs change, is designed to give nonprofits the room to experiment and grow. Chapters using Qgiv will have access to a full suite of online and in-person giving tools, specialized support, and discounted pricing just for Minds Matter.

"Qgiv is excited to work with Minds Matter to support and serve their mission," said Todd Baylis, CEO and Co-Founder of Qgiv, Inc. "We look forward to continuing to solve the local chapters' unique needs with individualized customer service and fundraising tools that support everything from special events to daily fundraising operations."

All Minds Matter chapters are invited to adopt Qgiv as their digital fundraising platform. In addition to discounted pricing and specialized support, Minds Matter clients can opt in to using Qgiv's tools for text fundraising, auction and event management, peer-to-peer fundraising, online giving, and more from a central location.

About Qgiv: Qgiv, Inc. is a leading digital fundraising platform founded in 2007. From their headquarters in Lakeland, FL, they currently serve more than 3,500 nonprofit and faith-based organizations in the United States and Canada. No long-term contracts, unlimited access to tools and support, and integrations with leading CRM and email tools make it easy for nonprofits to experiment with new technology and grow their digital fundraising programs. Qgiv is committed to helping nonprofits raise more by anticipating and addressing their needs and challenges through customer-led development and close attention to industry best practices. To learn more about the Qgiv platform, peer-to-peer software, and the Facebook fundraiser integration visit http://www.qgiv.com.

About Minds Matter: Minds Matter transforms the lives of accomplished high school students from low-income families by broadening their dreams and preparing them for college success. Through a highly selective and rigorous 3-year academic mentoring program, Minds Matter students accomplish the extraordinary. 100% of Minds Matter program graduates are accepted into a four-year college. More than 70% of them attend some of our nation's more selective colleges. Powered by over 2,000 volunteers nationwide, Minds Matter Chapters are located in 14 cities across the country. The national office of Minds Matter is located in Manhattan. To learn more about Minds Matter visit http://www.mindsmatter.org/.



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SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

CLYNK will launch its ninth annual CLYNK for Schools Recycling Challenge, to take place Jan. 21 through March 20, 2020. The annual challenge is a way for schools to raise awareness around the environmental benefits of recycling while working together to raise funds for their school's discretionary use. Over the past 8 years, CLYNK for Schools has helped schools to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to use towards discretionary needs. CLYNK is urging schools located in towns within a 25-mile radius of CLYNK bag drop locations (Maine and New York) to participate. Click here for locations.

"Over the past eight years, the CLYNK for Schools Recycling Challenge has engaged thousands of kids, along with their families and educators in Maine and New York schools, in the practice of environmental stewardship. Collectively they've raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in supplementary funding to support their school's specific needs. The passion, ingenuity, and effort that participants put forth each year serves as an inspiration to all of us at CLYNK and Hannaford Supermarkets. We expect our 9th annual Challenge in 2020 to be the most successful Challenge yet." –Alison Vanderhoof, CLYNK President and CEO.

CLYNK encourages schools to raise funds by collecting redeemable bottles and cans year-round and CLYNKing at participating Hannaford Supermarkets. During the annual Recycling Challenge each winter, schools get even more change for their efforts. For every one dollar raised in the Challenge period, schools receive a bonus 50 cent match from Hannaford, plus the opportunity to compete for other cash prizes provided by CLYNK. Last year's winners raised an average of $1,500 per school.

"Interest in the CLYNK program was instantaneous in our school. Each day we were throwing the equivalent of three large CLYNK bags of recyclables away. We began turning that trash into cash. What started as a few bottles collected each day quickly grew into multiple bags. The result was a second-place finish in the CLYNK for Schools Recycling Challenge!" – Principal Joel Freer, Highland Elementary School

The Challenge is offered in both Maine and New York, and schools will only compete against schools in their state. First ($1,500) and second ($1,000) prize will be awarded per state for schools that collect the highest number of redeemable containers. A third prize, the Champions of Change Award ($500) will be awarded per state for schools that put forth an extraordinary effort, as identified by CLYNK. Cash prizes are awarded in addition to the redemption funds and bonus match. Official contest rules can be found at http://www.clynk.com.

CLYNK for Schools Recycling Challenge is a way for schools to raise awareness around the environmental benefits of recycling while working together as one team to raise funds for school discretionary use.

CLYNK offers tours, educational presentations, recycling games and Green Team start-up materials for K-12 schools interested in learning more about dual-stream recycling. Schools can email schools@clynk.com for more information.

About CLYNK

Founded in 2006, CLYNK is one of the fastest-growing bottle redemption services in the country, processing under patented technology, over 1 billion containers since inception. With this technology, CLYNK is a true disruptor combining bottle redemption and traffic driving capabilities on behalf of its retail partners. Unlike any other bottle redemption service worldwide, CLYNK offers a convenient and easy bag-drop system at retail that eliminates waiting in line, manual count, material separation, and reduces fraud; all concerns which have historically dampened redemption participation and customer satisfaction. CLYNK is also the only bottle redemption system that allows customers to create a personal account, accumulate a balance and use funds at their discretion (for cash, groceries or electronic donations to local charities). Headquartered in Maine, the company currently operates in 100 Hannaford Supermarkets in Maine and New York and has licensed technology in Oregon, Iowa and New Brunswick, CA. To learn more visit http://www.clynk.com

About Hannaford Supermarkets

Hannaford Supermarkets, based in Scarborough, Maine, operates 182 stores in the Northeast. Stores are located in Maine, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Hannaford employs more than 26,000 associates. Additional information can be found at https://www.hannaford.com .

For additional information or inquiries about the CLYNK for Schools Recycling Challenge, please contact schools@clynk.com, or call 1-866-883-4113.




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SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

Salt Lake Community College is making college more affordable by expanding its SLCC Promise program starting in fall 2020.

Launched in 2016, SLCC Promise is the College's financial assistance initiative designed to cover tuition and fees when federal grants for eligible students fall short. Initially, students receiving Promise funds needed to take 12 credit hours each semester, but beginning in fall 2020 qualifying students will only need to be enrolled in 9 credits per semester to meet program eligibility requirements.

Changes to SLCC Promise have been made in recognition of students' many responsibilities outside of their studies. "Eighty percent of our student body works while attending school," said Ryan Farley, SLCC vice president for Student Enrollment. "It makes sense to lower the required credit load so we can help more students afford college and complete their degrees."

SLCC estimates that as many as 14,000 Utah residents may eventually benefit from its expanded Promise program, and the school will assist any interested student through the application process. Since its debut four years ago, SLCC Promise has helped 2,200 students with more than $2.7 million in tuition assistance.

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest two-year higher education institution. The college is Utah's leading provider of workforce development programs and the largest supplier of transfer students to the state's four-year institutions. SLCC is also a top 10 college nationally for total associate's degrees awarded and the leading provider of applied technology courses in Salt Lake County.



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FORK UNION, VA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

As the January 17th deadline draws near, The Trustee Scholarship competition at Fork Union Military Academy is heating up, attracting student applicants from all over the United States, as well as other regions around the globe including Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. This merit-based scholarship competition will provide the winning applicant with a full scholarship for the 2020-2021 school year to attend Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Virginia, a boarding and day school for boys in grades 7-12 and postgraduate.

Tripp Billingsley, the Director of Admissions for the school, reports that "it is a very diverse group of high-performing young men, and I expect it will be a challenge to select the top candidate. The selection committee has a great group of young men to look at." The finalists in the scholarship competition will be chosen by a committee of educators and administrators from Fork Union Military Academy and invited to the campus for further interviews.

Students who will enter grades 8, 9, or 10 in the fall of 2020, have a GPA equivalent to 3.0 or higher, and are first-time applicants to the fall program are eligible to compete for Fork Union Military Academy's Trustee Scholarship. The Trustee Scholarship is a competitive merit-based award that covers full tuition, room and board, and uniforms for an incoming cadet to Fork Union Military Academy.

Affordability is a key factor for many families looking at private schools, and Fork Union Military Academy provides opportunities to as many students as possible. Need-based financial aid and access scholarship funds are used by the school to assist as many young men as possible to enroll in our program. The Trustee Scholarship is different from other financial aid and scholarship programs offered by Fork Union, however.

The Trustee Scholarship is unique in that it is competitive and completely need blind. This means that applicants for this scholarship do not need to fill out a financial aid application. The finalists are selected based on the strength of their own achievements and abilities, as documented in their scholarship and admission applications. Finalists in the scholarship competition are invited to campus for an interview with the Academy's scholarship committee before the final award is announced.

The deadline for applications for the Trustee Scholarship is January 17, 2020.

For more information about the Trustee Scholarship opportunity, visit Fork Union's website at https://www.forkunion.com/trusteescholarship or call the Director of Admission's office at 434-842-4205.

Founded in 1898, Fork Union Military Academy is a one-of-a-kind high school experience, where students attend classes in a unique "One Subject Plan" format, which has successfully prepared students for college and beyond for almost 70 years. Fork Union Military Academy cadets are guided each day by the core values of respect, integrity, faith, character and discipline in a military-style program where leadership and character development are a primary focus of their daily lives.



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WORCESTER, MASS. (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

A Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researcher has received a $1 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant that could lead to significant breakthroughs in technology platforms for the ASL-signing Deaf Community. Erin Solovey, assistant professor of computer science, will investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of computer interfaces that will allow deaf individuals to navigate, search, and interact with technology completely in American Sign Language.

Members of the Deaf Community whose first or primary language is American Sign Language (ASL) currently engage with interactive computer tools presented exclusively in English, including those designed expressly for ASL content and educational materials. The lack of ASL-based navigation is in part due to the fact that the signed languages of the world have unique requirements that do not align with existing text-based user interface design practices. Therefore, the development of Sign-Language First (SL1) technology offers great promise for ASL-signing users and others interested in signed language content. SL1 design has the potential to level the playing field for deaf students seeking to access academic, linguistic, and other informational content online.

"This project takes a human-centered computing approach to build a foundation that advances understanding of how deaf individuals could work and learn in environments that are designed with their needs and preferences at the forefront," said Solovey.

Jeanne Reis, M.Ed., co-principal investigator on the project, brings over three decades of experience and understanding of the need for this technology. Reis is director of the Center for Research and Training at The Learning Center for the Deaf (TLC)—a nationally recognized leader in educational, therapeutic, and community services with deaf and hard of hearing children and adults. "Technology that is truly SL1 accessible has the power to enhance educational opportunities and facilitate lifelong learning, especially in science and technology," said Reis. "It can also improve career opportunities in STEM fields, broadening participation in the workforce by an incredibly dynamic, creative, valuable—and very underrepresented—population."

In this project, Solovey and Reis will explore previously developed and novel approaches that will allow users to engage with technological tools through a signed language with no reliance on conventional written language. To that end, they propose that all aspects of a user interface, including menus, search tools, and navigation buttons, be presented visually. The research team will look at the feasibility of incorporating photos, videos, illustrations, and characters representing the linguistic features of ASL vocabulary, such as handshapes, movement patterns, and location (i.e., placement on the signer's body).

The team will base their early investigations on existing resources for deaf students created by Reis and Robert Hoffmeister, PhD, in projects done with primary funding from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MADESE). Both projects involved partnerships with The Learning Center for the Deaf (TLC), Boston University, numerous deaf professionals and subject matter experts, and schools for deaf students nationwide. Reis and Hoffmeister's work resulted in two groundbreaking tools: the ASL STEM Concept Learning Resource (ASL Clear), released in 2017, and the ASL Assessment Instrument (ASLAI), released in 2010. ASL Clear focuses on STEM concept learning in ASL; ASLAI is the first computer-based standardized and robustly normed ASL language arts assessment administered to deaf students across the country. Since both are real-world tools with a common need to engage deaf users in ASL without switching to written English, they provide solid context in which to explore the design of ASL interfaces and evaluation tools to determine what works, what doesn't, and what new features can be added.

Throughout the three-year grant, the WPI–TLC team will work with researchers, software engineers, ASL experts, educators, and doctoral students, many of whom are deaf, to ensure that members of the ASL-signing community have key leadership roles and active participation in the project. The team will also collaborate with Gallaudet University, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and The Learning Center for the Deaf in Framingham, Mass.

About Worcester Polytechnic Institute

WPI, the global leader in project-based learning, is a distinctive, top-tier technological university founded in 1865 on the principle that students learn most effectively by applying the theory learned in the classroom to the practice of solving real-world problems. Recognized by the National Academy of Engineering with the 2016 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education, WPI's pioneering project-based curriculum engages undergraduates in solving important scientific, technological, and societal problems throughout their education and at more than 50 project centers around the world. WPI offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across 14 academic departments in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts. Its faculty and students pursue groundbreaking research to meet ongoing challenges in health and biotechnology; robotics and the internet of things; advanced materials and manufacturing; cyber, data, and security systems; learning science; and more. http://www.wpi.edu

Contact:
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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COLUMBUS, GA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

Mediacom Business today announced a partnership with Columbus State University to support the school's eSports Team for the upcoming Spring 2020 season.

Dan Templin, Senior Vice President of Mediacom Business, said his company will deliver a 1 Gig fiber optic connection to the campus "Genius Room" where the Columbus State University eSports Team practices and competes against other Peach Belt Conference Schools. Mediacom Business will also provide ongoing scholarships to attract team members to this rapidly growing sector of student life.

Dr. Chris Markwood, President of Columbus State University, said eSports bring tremendous value to the campus community. "Fast-paced online eGaming competitions cater to students who grew up in a digital world. Columbus State University joins other Peach Belt Conference schools who have added eSports to its programs, and we are happy to announce this partnership with Mediacom Business." CSU's eSports team placed second in the 2019 Peach Belt Conference League of Legends Championship.

Mr. Templin said Mediacom Business' provision of a 1 Gig fiber optic connection to Columbus State University is part of the explosion of an industry that is poised to see tremendous growth, particularly in bandwidth requirements. "Gamers need less than 75 to 100 milliseconds of latency for a good gaming experience," Mr. Templin said. "For schools like Columbus State University to play the game competitively and improve performance, high-capacity broadband is critical. Our Gigabit+ Fiber Solution will allow the CSU eSports Team to play the online game League of Legends, a highly competitive, fast paced multiplayer online action-strategy game. We're fortunate to be able to trailblaze this eSports movement alongside CSU and provide the fiber-optic connectivity we know is going to help fuel these types of initiatives."

About Mediacom Communications
Mediacom Communications Corporation is the 5th largest cable operator in the United States and the leading gigabit broadband provider to smaller markets primarily in the Midwest and Southeast. Through its fiber-rich network, Mediacom provides high-speed data, video and phone services to nearly 1.4 million households and businesses across 22 states. The company delivers scalable broadband solutions to commercial and public-sector customers of all sizes through Mediacom Business, and sells advertising and production services under the OnMedia brand. More information about Mediacom is available at http://www.mediacomcable.com.

About Columbus State University
Columbus State University is a public institution of higher learning located in Columbus, Georgia. Founded as Columbus College in 1958, the University was established and is administered by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters and educational specialist degrees, as well as doctoral degrees. https://www.columbusstate.edu

About the Peach Belt Conference League of Legends Competition
The Peach Belt Conference League of Legends Competition is an eSports program where 12 colleges compete in the online game, League of Legends, for a championship title. Conference Members include Augusta University; Clayton State University; Columbus State University; Flagler College; Francis Marion University; Georgia College; Georgia Southwestern State University; Lander University; University of North Carolina at Pembroke; University of North Georgia; University of South Carolina Aiken; and Young Harris College. Associate/non-Conference members includes Coker University (S.C.), Alma College (Mich.) and Hawaii Pacific University.



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CYPRESS, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce Dr. Angie Cox as the recipient of its Teaching Excellence Award for the Spring 2019 quarter. From the pool of faculty nominated, Dr. Cox was selected as the winner by University leadership based on the strength of the positive feedback submitted by students.

"I am grateful for the faith the staff and students have in me," remarks Dr. Cox. "I am delighted to be able to work with my students every day, as their diverse experiences and viewpoints add to my own learning."

Dr. Cox joined Trident's Glenn R. Jones College of Business as a part-time faculty member in 2017, instructing at the doctoral level. She served as Chair for the Doctoral Studies Project of Trident's first DBA graduate, Dr. Stephen Thomas.

With over 20 years of military service, Dr. Cox has a background in the computer, information systems, cybersecurity, and technology fields in both tactical and leadership roles.

Her research interests include business philosophy, information systems, information technology, research methods, cyber, and communication methods. Dr. Cox is a published author and accomplished presenter and is a four-time prime editor for The Journal of Virtual Worlds Research.

Dr. Cox is a graduate of Trident's Ph.D. in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration programs. She also holds a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science from University of West Florida.

About Trident University
Founded in 1998, Trident University International (Trident) is an online postsecondary university serving adult learners. Trident uses the EdActive learning approach, which employs case-based learning in an online setting to teach real-world relevant critical thinking skills to enhance the lives and education of students. Trident offers quality associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs and certificates, led by a qualified faculty team, over 80% of whom have doctoral degrees. Trident is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and has more than 22,000 with a military affiliation. The University has received multiple acknowledgements from Military Times and Military Advanced Education & Transition for their dedication to military-affiliated students. Visit http://www.trident.edu, Trident's Facebook page, or call at (855) 290-0290 to learn more about Trident's wide range of educational options.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

The Legacy Charitable Foundation, formally known as the registered 501c3 SLIG Charitable Foundation, held its 5th Annual Fundraising Gala at the iconic Majestic Downtown. The masquerade-themed fete hosted donors, members, families, and VIPS such as Councilman Curren D. Price Jr. (The New 9th), CeCe Peniston (Multi-Award-winning artist), Celeste Thorson (How I Met Your Mother), Comedian Patrik Neil, Emmy Award-winning Host Dr. Lisa Masterson (The Doctors), Paloma Morales (Valentina), Faith Rogers (Surviving R Kelly), Nadia Dawn (ITA Canadian Model), and more.

Echoes of Hope served as Legacy Charitable Foundation's beneficiary for the 2019 Gala. Striving to awaken the spirit of hope in the lives of children, youth, and young adults in need by alleviating barriers and helping them reach their full potential, the non-profit was founded in 2007 by Stacia and Luc Robitaille.

"As I made it a personal responsibility to spread the word for this great cause, I was amazed by the number of employees, clients, vendors, and daily acquaintances I speak with who have grown up in our Foster Care. These are people who had never shared this information until the topic was brought up through fundraising efforts. We cannot let a social issue as important as this to continue being overlooked because of a lack of manpower to make a dent in the problem facing our communities. One child at a time, we can make a difference." ~ Pedram Abraham Mehrian, Chairman & President of Strategic Legacy Investment Group, Inc

Rolling Cart catering delighted palates with sushi; mango kale and Chinese chicken salads; rice pilaf; rosemary potatoes and seasonal vegetables; roasted duck and chicken, broiled salmon, beef stroganoff and more. Crystal Bartenders provided a vibrant bar with signature drinks such as "Legacy," "CeCe," and "GiveBack." The flare-tenders pumped up partygoers midway through the event with a fire tower act that set the bar sizzling in preparation for the live entertainment to finish out the night.

Soul Train Music Award-nominee, 3x ASCAP & WMC award-winner, Billboard Music Video & BMI award-winner, Cece Peniston took to the stage and swept everyone out of their seats and onto the dance floor for a once in a lifetime performance.

"The gala was filled with over-pouring emotion and truth. I hope our mission to help foster disadvantaged youth was equally instilled in everyone's hearts, just as much as it was in ours. The real-life experiences shared by our two guest speakers, Wendy and Jesse, portrayed why we have to consciously support foster youth and breathe hope into them for a better shot at life. Many of them live silently and quietly suffer the cards they have been dealt with since birth. Not all of them are lucky enough to get the assistance and support they need because what they do not know they cannot seek. It is my mission in life through the Foundation and organizations like Echoes of Hope, to help foster youth become better than the sum of their parts. By creating programs to mentor, house, and help in their education, over time, our efforts will make a positive impact on their lives. As of now, we are doing all that we can to give foster youth a platform with a voice that is heard. Through fundraising donations and supporting programs, we are their only hope."    ~ Jennifer Brown, Executive Director of The Legacy Charitable Foundation

Award recipients included Councilman Curren D. Price Jr. (Special Honorary Award); Sylvia Valdivia, Mario Garcia, Celia Orozco, Mary Zavala, and Karla Silva (Legacy Golden Heart Awards); Abraham Mehrian, Jose Villalpando, and Michael Sabet (Colonnade Leadership Circle Donor Awards); CeCe Peniston (Legacy Diamond Heart Award); Sarah Marie Chaput and Katie Vega (Make a Difference Awards); Marisol Arias and Jose Beltran (Special Recognition Award).

The Legacy Charitable Foundation looks forward to adding more events to its calendar and moving offices to a bigger space in 2020. They hope to reach more organizations in need that can benefit from their services and resonate with like cause and mission. For more information, to get involved and support foster youth through Legacy Charitable Foundation, reference their website at Legacycharitable.org and click the DONATE button in the upper left side of their page.

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SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

Altman Vilandrie & Company, a leading strategy consulting firm focused on the communications, media, and related technology sectors, has hired Don Sutherland as Principal. Sutherland advises the firm's Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) sector and private equity clients on a range of business strategy and investment issues.

"Don has a strong consulting, analytics, and management background that will allow him to deliver immediate value to our clients and team members," said Altman Vilandrie & Company COO Steve Conway. "His experience with telecom and technology strategy, along with his deep understanding of analytics, make him a great fit for our firm and client focus in our San Francisco office."

At Altman Vilandrie & Company, Sutherland focuses primarily on telecom and B2B technology. Within those verticals, Sutherland primarily helps clients with pricing strategy, go-to-market strategy, and sales / marketing optimization.

Prior to Altman Vilandrie & Company, Sutherland was a Senior Vice President at Harte Hanks Consulting in Denver, where he led three separate business units: Consulting, Analytics, and Data Solutions. Sutherland also worked as business consultant for ZS Associates, where he led strategy and analytics engagements for Fortune 500 clients.

Sutherland earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Texas and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management with a focus on Decision Science and Business Strategy.

About Altman Vilandrie & Company
Altman Vilandrie & Company is a strategy consulting group that focuses on the telecom, media, technology and investor sectors. The company's consultants are experienced in strategy, marketing, finance, M&A, technology, regulatory and operations disciplines. Based in Boston, with offices in New York City and San Francisco, Altman Vilandrie & Company enables clients to seize new opportunities, navigate mounting challenges, improve business performance and increase investor value within complex and converging industries.

Ninety percent of the boutique firm's operator clients are large- to mid-cap companies including service providers, technology and software developers and media companies. Altman Vilandrie & Company's financial clients include many of the largest and most prominent investors in the telecom, media and technology markets.
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NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

MZD, a provider of performance assessment software, today announced successful completion of their 2019 SOC 2 Type 1 examination. This achievement reflects their long-standing commitment to data security, while giving them a competitive edge in their industry.

"Being compliant is a must-have when serving educational institutions," noted Zac Henrich, CEO of MZD. "Our goal is to continue growing MZD at a rapid pace, and the SOC 2 provides an essential foundation to help us better serve districts, states, and other education organizations."    

This commitment is shared by leaders across the entire company.

"As an education technology company, information security and compliance has always been a top priority for MZD," explained Miles Loring, CTO and Co-Founder of MZD. "SOC 2 compliance demonstrates our ongoing commitment to ensuring the security of our clients' data, and provides greater transparency."

MZD's efforts allow them to demonstrate a substantially higher level of assurance and operational visibility than companies that have not undergone a SOC 2 examination.

MZD was examined against the AICPA Trust Services Criteria for Security, Availability, and Confidentiality. The engagement confirmed that the company's controls were designed and placed into operation to protect information and systems against unauthorized access or disclosure of information; that the company's information and systems were available for operation to meet their objectives; and that information designated as confidential was adequately protected.

The engagement "is evidence of our ongoing commitment to protect our clients' data so they can focus on the most important work: education," Loring continued.

MZD's examination efforts were completed by the professional and independent third-party audit firm, 360 Advanced, Inc.

About MZD

MZD was founded in 2015 by a group of individuals who collectively have over 75 years of experience in the online assessment and performance scoring industry. MZD is focused on a single mission: delivering solutions that make performance assessments a reality for organizations of all sizes.

The first product, OSCAR, was launched in 2015, and is currently in use with leading districts and test assessment organizations throughout the country. In 2018, OSCAR won the Audience Success Award at the 2018 ATP Conference's Innovation Lab. Since then, MZD has expanded its product suite with ADAM, an assessment authoring, delivery, and management platform, and OSCAR Classroom, a teacher-based performance assessment management platform.

For MZD inquiries, please contact:

Zac Henrich
CEO
zac.henrich@mzdevinc.com

About 360 Advanced
360 Advanced is "Making Better Businesses" through their national Cybersecurity and Compliance offerings. Services provided include SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, SOC for Cybersecurity, CSA STAR, HIPAA/HITECH, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HITRUST CSF, Microsoft SSPA Attestation, Penetration Testing, GDPR, CCPA and more. In certain states, 360 Advanced may operate under the name of Hiestand, Brand, Loughran, P.A. to meet AICPA requirements. To learn more about 360 Advanced, visit http://www.360advanced.com.

For more information on compliance solutions, contact Jim Brennan at jbrennan@360advanced.com.

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SAN MATEO, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

The holidays Freedom Debt are behind us, and many people have greeted 2020 with a heftier credit card balance, says Michael Micheletti, director of corporate communications at Freedom Debt Relief. As credit card bills start mounting in inboxes, Micheletti and Freedom Debt Relief provide advice on how to eliminate holiday bills quickly – and what to do if you are in over your head.

"The cold light of January can offer a stark reality check for consumers taking a close look at their credit card bills, loans and other debt," Micheletti says. "Some people see they have more debt than they realized. Others are facing challenges such as recovering from a disaster, paying large medical bills or losing a loved one, in addition to holiday expenses."

Holiday sales rose 3.4 percent in 2019 over 2018, according to a survey by Mastercard SpendingPulse. The flip side of that good news for stores is overspending by many consumers. In fact, a survey conducted in November found that 61% of people carrying credit card debt were willing to go deeper into debt for the holidays.

People who are concerned about their holiday debt should take action now, Micheletti says. He recommends these five steps as a starting point:

1.    Go on a spending fast. During a fast, buy only true necessities. Cook at home, avoid clicking on online bargains, and for those who consume alcohol, consider participating in Dry January (a campaign to go alcohol-free during January – saving money and calories). Use any savings to repay holiday bills or other debt.

2.    Think "snow" and pay debt off yourself. Either the "avalanche" or "snowball" method can be effective. Avalanche method: Pay the minimum on debts with the lowest interest rates. Use any remaining available funds to pay the highest-interest-rate debt until it is paid off. Snowball method: Pay as much as possible each month toward the debt with the smallest balance. Make minimum payments to all other debts. When the smallest debt is gone, focus on the next smallest debt. Avoid racking up more credit card charges while repaying debt.

3.    Consider a balance transfer. For those with several credit accounts bearing high interest rates – and good credit – a low-interest, or zero-interest, balance transfer can help eliminate debt. If you are considering this option, be certain you can pay the full balance before the promotional period ends. Understand all fees, and read the fine print carefully.

4.    Make on-time payments. Do not ignore bills, no matter how painful. Paying late can generate late fees of about $35 per account, per month. It also will damage your credit profile. That credit damage also could result in higher interest rates on credit cards and loans for years to come.

5.    Prioritize debts. People whose expenses exceed their income must take immediate action. Eliminate extras completely. Pay "must-haves," such as basic food and clothing, utilities and medications. Prioritize debts, paying secured debt first (mortgage and car payments). Then, work on credit card debt. "Take advantage of the current 'gig economy' – and low unemployment rate – to boost income, if you can," Micheletti adds.

6.    Seek help before conditions worsen. "If you cannot handle paying off debt yourself, understand your options," says Micheletti.

Credit counseling reduces interest rates. Pro: Lower monthly payments. Cons: Payments are usually only slightly lower than regular minimum payments; monthly fees add up over the course of a multi-year program; conflict of interest exists between the provider and customer because part of many credit counseling firms' revenue comes from creditors.

Personal loans combine debts to obtain one interest rate (usually lower than a credit card's) and one payment. Pros: Can lower interest rate and simplify bill paying; can lower total interest over the life of the loan; can be helpful when credit scores do not reflect repayment capabilities. Cons: Requires discipline to resist adding more credit card debt, and to stick to payment schedule.

Debt settlement may help individuals who have endured a financial hardship and who cannot make required minimum payments. Regulated by the Federal Trade Commission, these businesses work on a consumer's behalf to lower principal balances. Pros: Reduces total principal owed; provides one monthly payment which is usually less than the consumer had previously been paying; can typically resolve all debt within two to five years; no conflict of interest with creditors, because the debt settlement provider receives no payments from credit card companies. Cons: Can leave a temporary mark on a credit report; creditors or collectors may pressure consumers during the negotiation period.

Bankruptcy (Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 filings) generally should be a last resort for most consumers. Pro: Eliminates debt (Chapter 7 filing). Cons: Long-term adverse credit rating consequences; can be difficult and expensive to obtain; filings are public information; non-exempt assets could be liquidated. In addition, Micheletti points out, monthly payments in a Chapter 13 filing are often less favorable than those found in debt settlement programs.

Freedom Debt Relief
Co-founded by Andrew Housser and Brad Stroh, Freedom Debt Relief part of Freedom Financial Network, LLC, a family of companies providing innovative solutions that empower people to live healthier financial lives. For people struggling with debt, the custom Freedom Debt Relief program offers the chance to significantly reduce and resolve what they owe more quickly than they could on their own. For more information about the company and its services, see http://www.freedomdebtrelief.com/faq.

Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Freedom Debt Relief also operates an office in Tempe, Arizona, and employs more than 2,400. The company has been voted one of the best places to work in both the San Francisco Bay area and the Phoenix area for several years.

Contact: Michael Micheletti, mmicheletti@freedomfinancialnetwork.com or 415-359-6985.




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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

Physicians from Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) New York will host nine free educational events this January, February, and March, including three fertility seminars, three donor egg treatment seminars, and three egg freezing seminars.

Attendees can unwind with refreshments during informal, physician-led seminars and question-and-answer sessions with leading experts in infertility.

SGF New York's fertility seminars will cover infertility basics, including menstrual cycle warning signs, common causes of infertility, how infertility is diagnosed and recommendations for when to see a fertility specialist, success rates, financial programs, treatment options, and much more. SGF New York's fertility seminars are free and include a complimentary physician consult that can be scheduled onsite.

SGF New York's donor egg treatment seminars will provide in-depth look into SGF's internationally renowned Donor Egg Treatment Program, the largest program in the nation. SGF, home to more than 8,000 babies born from donor egg treatment, is one of only a few centers in the nation that recruits, selects, and prescreens (medically, psychologically, and genetically) its own ready-to-cycle egg donors prior to making them available on their donor registry. Further, SGF offers exclusive 100% refund guarantee programs not only for IVF but donor egg treatment—a significant differentiator among other programs in the area. All attendees will receive a complimentary physician consult and one lucky attendee will receive $1,000 off a future donor egg treatment at SGF New York.

SGF New York's egg freezing seminars will offer attendees a deep dive into SGF's track record with egg freezing, a fertility-preserving option that's growing in popularity at an unprecedented 20 percent per year, nationally, with even higher growth rates in New York City and surrounding areas. SGF holds the spot as one of the top five egg freezing programs in the U.S., and the number of women choosing egg freezing at SGF continues to rise. The seminar will cover SGF's success rates, with SGF being one of only a few centers in the nation with published success rates for women who return to use their frozen eggs. In addition, the seminar will cover what to expect during fertility testing to determine candidacy for egg freezing, what to expect during an egg freezing cycle, financial programs, SGF's refund guarantees for egg freezing, and much more. All attendees will be entered into a raffle where one lucky attendee will receive $1,000 off a future egg freezing treatment cycle at SGF New York.

All SGF New York seminars will be hosted in their new 15,300 square foot space in New York City, conveniently located at 110 East 60th Street—minutes from nine NY subway stations providing easy access from all boroughs as well as Westchester, Long Island, and Connecticut, and steps from Bloomingdales, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, and The Plaza Hotel.

The SGF New York location is home to physician offices for patient consultations, SGF's ninth embryology lab, a spacious operating room, embryo transfer room, and recovery bays. Patients benefit from having an onsite dedicated andrology laboratory for sperm preparation and an onsite endocrinology lab for processing bloodwork.

Services available in SGF New York include fertility testing and diagnosis, including semen analysis; non-invasive fertility options such as ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination (IUI); in vitro fertilization (IVF); donor egg treatment; preimplantation genetic testing; fertility preservation through egg freezing; and LGBTQ family building.

Fertility Seminars
January 14 | What to Expect When You're Not Expecting | Dr. Tomer Singer
February 6 | What to Expect When You're Not Expecting | Dr. Anate Brauer
March 5 | What to Expect When You're Not Expecting | Dr. Anate Brauer

Donor Egg Treatment Seminars
January 23 | Donor Egg Treatment | Dr. Anate Brauer
February 13 | Donor Egg Treatment | Dr. Tomer Singer
March 19 | Donor Egg Treatment | Dr. Anate Brauer

Egg Freezing Seminars
January 16 | Egg Freezing | Dr. Anate Brauer
February 24 | Egg Freezing & Endometriosis | Drs. Brauer & Singer, with guest speaker Dr. Seckin
March 26 | Egg Freezing | Dr. Tomer Singer

While all SGF in-person and online events are complimentary, interested parties must register to attend by visiting the SGF calendar of events.

Dr. Anate Brauer earned her medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine. She completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center, and her fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, NY. Dr. Brauer is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Dr. Singer earned his medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine and his Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management from Hofstra Zarb School of Business. He completed his residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, NY, where he also served as Chief Resident, and his fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, NY. Dr. Singer is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

To make an appointment in New York City, call 212-203-4826 or submit this brief form.

To schedule an appointment at any of SGF's other 35 domestic locations, call the SGF New Patient Center at 888-761-1967.

About Shady Grove Fertility (SGF)
SGF is a leading fertility and IVF center of excellence with more than 85,000 babies born and counting. With 36 locations throughout FL, GA, MD, NY, PA, VA, D.C., and Santiago, Chile, we offer patients individualized care, accept most insurance plans, and make treatment affordable through innovative financial options, including treatment guarantees. More physicians refer their patients to SGF than any other center. Call 1-888-761-1967 or visit ShadyGroveFertility.com.



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SURRY, MAINE (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

The Institute for Humane Education (IHE)—a Maine-based organization committed to helping youth become engaged and prepared problem-solvers for a healthy, just, and humane world—has released a downloadable Solutionary Guidebook to help teachers bring critical and creative thinking into the classroom.

Thanks to a grant from the Sewall Foundation, which supports work in Maine to improve the well-being of people, animals, and the environment, this guidebook is available free of charge.

According to Julie Meltzer, a Maine Curriculum Director, preparing students to be solutionary thinkers is one of the most important things that schools can do.

"Teachers may agree but not know where to start," says Meltzer. "The Solutionary Guidebook provides a clear process with examples and resources that any teacher can use to develop the research, systems analysis, and critical and creative thinking skills that young people need to become solutionaries. This amazing guide offers teachers a dependable companion as they dive into this essential work with their students. I haven't seen anything quite like it in my 25 years as an educator."

The Solutionary Guidebook provides an easy-to-use, fully accessible solutionary process for teachers to use in their classrooms.

The guidebook is divided into three parts. Part I outlines the rationale for educating students to be solutionaries; Part II offers a step-by-step process and grade- and subject-specific case studies from many Maine teachers who have used IHE's solutionary approach; and Part III provides supplementary resources.

IHE will be launching a Solutionary YouTube channel in the spring so that students from across Maine, as well as around the world, can share their solutions to problems. The process for submitting videos is described in the Solutionary Guidebook as well.

For more information about the Institute for Humane Education and its efforts to educate students to be solutionaries, please visit http://www.humaneeducation.org.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

BrainStation, the global leader in digital skills training and workforce transformation, is now accepting applications for a new Digital Marketing Diploma Program. Designed to transform skill sets and prepare individuals for careers in digital marketing, the 12-week Digital Marketing Diploma Program will be offered at BrainStation's state-of-the-art campuses.

"After overwhelming demand for our part-time digital marketing certificate courses, we're very proud to announce the launch of BrainStation's full-time Digital Marketing Diploma Program, which is a natural addition to our suite of diploma programs, including Data Science, User Experience (UX) Design, and Web Development," said Jason Field, BrainStation Founder and CEO.

"More than $270 billion dollars was spent on digital ads around the world last year, which really illustrates the increasing need and demand for digital marketing skills. We worked with hiring partners from some of the most innovative companies to design a Digital Marketing program that truly prepares professionals for these opportunities. This 'by-industry-for-industry' approach has helped us achieve an employment rate of over 97% for our diploma programs around the world," Field said.

Led by educators with experience working in the field, BrainStation's Digital Marketing Diploma Program will provide graduates with a comprehensive understanding of digital marketing strategies, concepts, and techniques, including search engine optimization and marketing, content marketing development and management, email marketing strategy and deployment, social media marketing across all major platforms, data analytics and campaign reporting, and more.

"Like all of BrainStation's Diploma Programs, the Digital Marketing Program is delivered in a dynamic learning environment, built on collaboration and feedback, which gives students the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and work on real-world projects. For over 40 hours a week, they learn and apply new concepts, with an extremely low student-to-teacher ratio – It's common to find classes of 30 students with up to five Educators providing feedback," Field said.

"It's closer to 'on-the-job-training' than 'going-back-to-school,' which means that when you graduate, you'll have the marketing skills and confidence to excel, as well as real portfolio pieces to show off. The ROI is quite clear."

As part of its Diploma Programs, BrainStation offers a range of industry networking opportunities, as well as ongoing career guidance and support, covering resume writing and job applications, personal branding, interview preparation, and more. Graduates are also tapped into BrainStation's exclusive hiring network, which includes hundreds of brands such as Shopify, KPMG, and Microsoft.

For more information, or to start an application to BrainStation's Digital Marketing Diploma Program, please visit BrainStation.io.

About BrainStation — The Digital Learning Company

BrainStation is the global leader in digital skills training and workforce transformation, with corporate training, diploma programs, certificate courses, industry-leading events, and more, both online and at state-of-the-art campuses in cities such as New York, Toronto, Chicago, Vancouver, and Boston.

Established in 2012, BrainStation works with over 350 industry leaders from the most innovative companies, developing cutting-edge digital education that has empowered more than 75,000 professionals and some of the largest corporations in the world, including Hootsuite, Amazon, Tesla, Microsoft, Google, Johnson & Johnson, and Telus, among others.



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MONROVIA, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

Stayhealthy has announced that it has partnered with former NBA basketball player and health education activist, Kareem Rush, and his educational foundation. The joint initiative will leverage Stayhealthy's mobile education and activity platforms including Color Quest AR, which has been selected by Apple as one of their favorite apps for children, received favorable reviews from many industry journals, and is being downloaded and used in over 180 countries worldwide. In addition, the program will also be using The Body Fact Index, a new platform designed to give the user control of their health and featuring personalized augmented reality representations of the bodily organs. Both will contribute to the Rush Forward Foundation's programs that provide inner city youth with educational activities about health and wellness.

"Kareem is an icon," said Ziggy Kormandel, Stayhealthy's President. "His career as a successful professional athlete playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers and others, has made him a role model who can speak with authority about the benefits of healthy living and activity. We admire his dedication to giving back to his community and are thrilled to be part of the incredible work that he is doing for young people through his foundation."

"Stayhealthy's philosophy of educating and engaging children about health is right on point with our work at Rush Forward—especially with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America," stated Kareem Rush. "The Boys Club is where I first fell in love with basketball. So, bringing in the champions and celebrities who are passing through town is a great way to show kids why keeping active and healthy eating is so important both on and off the court."

"What Rush Forward is doing with its sports program is a perfect fit with our recent Snack Town All-Stars music videos released through Universal Music Group," added Stayhealthy CEO, John Collins. "We designed these songs to be performed by characters from the successful Color Quest platform to get children up and dancing, and to learn about healthy foods at the same time. "The Stay Healthy Shake" and recent "Holiday Mashup" have now done over 900,000 views and streams, so families are really responding to the message. It's also truly gratifying that Kareem agrees that education is entertainment, and the perfect way to engage and impact children for the better."

Rush Forward was founded three years ago by Kareem Rush, who in addition to being a professional athlete, is also now a certified, personal trainer. The foundation's mission is to use physical activity to inspire young people and their families to pursue active, healthy lifestyles. This year, Kareem plans on taking his sports curriculum to Africa as part of a sister program in Kenya with the Global One Foundation. The Stayhealthy campaign will benefit the Rush Forward Foundation through a social media "gives back" program that launches this month.

About Stayhealthy, Inc.
Founded in 1995, Stayhealthy Inc. is a healthcare technology company that has brought together the most advanced tools to measure, track and change the health and wellness status of millions of users. Over the decades, Stayhealthy has learned what doesn't work in healthcare, and as a result, has identified engagement, education and retention as its core strategic initiatives. Stayhealthy is now launching a mobile platform with apps based on highly accurate, clinically valid screening tools delivered with patented augmented reality technology.

Led by Chairman and former Secretary of Health and Human Services, Governor Tommy Thompson, Stayhealthy's mission has been focused on successfully addressing the growing epidemic of diseases that are linked directly to excess body fat such as many cancers, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

Compliancy Group in its continued effort to educate the public on the importance of being HIPAA compliant, has announced that it will be hosting a webinar on January 22, 2020 at 2:00pm ET entitled 'Lessons and Examples from 2019's HIPAA Breaches and Fines.' Through the webinar, Compliancy Group aims to breakdown the most recent HIPAA fines, making it clear on why the organizations were fined.

To sign up for the webinar please click here!

Identifying the reasons behind the fines allows attendees to recognize areas in which their HIPAA compliance program may be lacking. Additionally, Compliancy Group will provide actionable tips on how you can avoid making the same mistakes, what you can do to secure your organization, and how to implement an effective HIPAA compliance program.

Marc Haskelson, president and CEO of Compliancy Group states, "OCR enforcement is not slowing down, with the average cost of fines increasing each year. With the well-publicized audits, organizations can no longer feign ignorance of the law. If you are a HIPA Covered Entity covered entity, HIPAA business associate, or managed service provider with healthcare clients, you must be HIPAA compliant period."

About Compliancy Group:
HIPAA shouldn't be done alone, that's why Compliancy Group is the only HIPAA software with expert Compliance Coaches holding your hand to streamline compliance. Built by former HIPAA auditors, Compliancy Group gives you confidence in your compliance plan to reduce risk, increase patient loyalty, and improve your practice.

Why Compliancy Group?

HIPAA Audit Support, no client has ever failed an audit!
Streamlined Security Risk Analysis
Intuitive training for employees
HIPAA Seal of Compliance
Dedicated Compliance Coaches

Visit http://www.compliancy-group.com or call 855.854.4722 to learn how simple compliance can be.

More from Compliancy Group:
Would you like to learn more about Compliancy Group and how you can implement an effective HIPAA compliance program? Compliancy Group is hosting a group demo on January 15, 2020 at 2:00pm est. To sign up please click here!

Compliancy Group Resources:
Free HIPAA Compliance Checklist
Protected health information or PHI
Common HIPAA Violations



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DAYTON, OHIO (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

The Community College Cyber Summit (3CS) is looking for proposals for its breakout sessions at its event, Aug. 4-6, at Sinclair Community College, in Dayton, Ohio.

The 3CS is the only national academic conference focused on cybersecurity education at community colleges. This year's theme for the summit is "Applying the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Framework to Emerging Cyber Technologies." Any submissions should fall within the specialty area and associated work roles within the NIST/NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework. Specialty areas include Securely Provision, Operate and Maintain, Oversee and Govern, Protect and Defend, Analyze, Collect and Operate, and Investigate.

"We are excited about 3CS 2020 and are looking for innovative ideas to be shared with attendees from across the nation," states Professor Chris Rondeau, director of Network Security at Bossier Parish Community College and 3CS program committee chair. "3CS has grown to have a national reputation for sharing innovative ideas for training of tomorrow's cyber workforce. My team and I look forward to reviewing your proposals for what I am sure will shape up to another outstanding showcase of ideas that can be used in classrooms across our country."

Any submissions should fit into one of five tracks: Evidence-Based, Instruction, Practice, Program Development or Student. Session types include all-day Cybersecurity Skills Development Workshops, half-day Cybersecurity Hackathons and other shorter breakouts.

For more information, visit http://www.my3cs.org or email crondeau@bpcc.edu. To submit an idea, visit https://form.jotform.com/73377220754155.




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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

Nike Volleyball Camp at Webber International University will now offer a wide variety of camps including beach, intermediate, and advanced overnight programs for both boys and girls.

These programs are set to be run by the new Head Women's Volleyball Coach, Gretchen Hand. Hand comes to the Warriors with nearly 20 years of volleyball coaching experience under her belt. Prior to arriving at Webber International University, Hand spent 2 years coaching at Wilson College working as the women's indoor and beach volleyball coach and the assistant coach for the men's volleyball team. Her enthusiasm and dedication to the sport are what inspired the idea of having more camp options for both boys and girls at Webber.

"Hand is an excellent addition to the Nike Volleyball Camps team," says Siera Love, VP of Nike Volleyball Camps. "Her passion to bring more opportunities to athletes is what makes us sure that these camps will be great for players at all levels."

Starting in June, Hand will be coaching the Boys Intermediate and Advanced Indoor Volleyball Camps. Here, players ages 12-18 looking to work at a more advanced level can come train with a collegiate coaching staff in a competitive environment. In July, both girls and boys can expect Beach Volleyball Camps that are geared towards all ability levels. Training will be more fundamental focused and will teach campers how to play doubles on a smaller court.

All camp programs will offer an overnight and extended day/commuter options for players to choose from, giving girls and boys the opportunity to experience the campus college life.

Players, coaches, and parents interested in camps can visit Nike Volleyball Camps at http://www.ussportscamps.com/volleyball or call 1-800-645-3226.

About US Sports Camps

US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is America's largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high-quality sports education and skill enhancement.



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EARTH CITY, MO. (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

ORIGO Education and CueThink today announced a strategic partnership specifically designed to "make math social" by engaging Grade 1-6 students in meaningful discourse as they apply their knowledge and skills to solve rigorous and real-world problems.

ORIGO Education, an innovative provider of Pre-K to 6 math solutions, formalized a strategic sales and marketing agreement with CueThink, a technology solution that empowers teachers to build students' critical thinking skills through problem-solving.

"We are thrilled to be partnering with ORIGO Education," said Founder and CEO of CueThink Sheela Sethuraman. "This collaboration will enable CueThink to be seamlessly integrated with ORIGO Education's core 'Stepping Stones' curriculum. Both companies are aligned in our commitment to making math accessible and engaging to all students."

Operating within ORIGO Education's award-winning '"Stepping Stones" curriculum, CueThink's technology will assist in engaging students with more than 400 word problems from The Math Forum, creating an extensive problem bank for "Stepping Stones" users that can be filtered by standard. Along with providing rich tasks, CueThink structures complex work, makes thinking visible and enables peer collaboration and communication for all students.

James Burnett, CEO and Founder of ORIGO Education asserted, "CueThink offers the missing piece of the puzzle. It gives students the opportunity to solve quality word problems using visual representations as they are engaged in discourse that involves reasoning and justification."

"Students need opportunities to apply their concepts and skills, and we see CueThink as an innovative tool that enables students to think and reason through problems in a manner that is consistent with our beliefs about how students learn mathematics."

About ORIGO Education
ORIGO Education is a leading provider of elementary math solutions from Pre-K to Grade 6 committed to helping make learning mathematics meaning, enjoyable, and accessible to all students and their teachers. Covering all facets of elementary mathematics education from traditional printed products to digital interactive resources and professional learning throughout the world, ORIGO currently supports elementary teachers across 14 countries.



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BROOKVILLE, N.Y. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

New Platform Provides Teachers with More Interactive Content to Further Entertain, Engage and Educate Students

Adventure 2 Learning, a leading video-based learning platform, today announced the launch of its second generation educational technology platform. This new platform provides teachers with a better user experience in addition to more on-demand, interactive videos and more supplemental resources to enhance the way students learn, from Pre-K to 8th grade. Videos focus on core curricula, social and emotional topics and mindfulness, and were developed or curated in response to educators' requests.

Over the past few months, Adventure 2 Learning has expanded its program portfolio with Digital Life lessons, in partnership with Circle Media, ranging from how to protect user names and passwords to respecting others online to prevent cyberbullying. With more than 7,000 streaming videos and supplemental materials for teachers, Adventure 2 Learning is helping to fill the void in classrooms created by funding shortages, outdated resources, high student to teacher ratio, and the wide disparity in learning levels.

New algorithms in the second generation platform suggest videos based upon teachers' needs, making recommendations to videos they might like and keeping them updated on what's trending for the grade level and subjects they choose. All Adventure 2 Learning content is vetted by a community of educational advisors and experts.

"We are proud that Adventure 2 Learning has grown primarily by word-of-mouth and is currently used in over 25,000 schools across the country, reaching 10 million students," said Michael Rhattigan, CEO of Adventure 2 Learning. "We develop and curate programs by first listening to educators to understand what they need. For example, we go beyond academic lessons by offering mindfulness programs that help students focus on learning."

In 2010, Rhattigan launched Adventure to Fitness, which focused on exercise and other on-demand health videos, since childhood obesity is a significant issue, and some schools have cut back or no longer teach physical education. Adventure to Fitness took students on story-based adventures around the world, simultaneously teaching them and providing exercise. The program proved to be fun for students and extremely popular with educators, leading to requests to expand across other educational topics. Rhattigan brought on Rob Bencal in 2018 to help expand the programs and launch Adventure 2 Learning.

"Adventure 2 Learning enables educators to easily personalize dashboards and customize content for their classrooms," stated Rob Bencal, president of Adventure 2 Learning. "Since students are growing up in a video-based world, these interactive videos resonate well with students and are an ideal complement to teachers' lessons."

For more information on Adventure 2 Learning, visit https://www.adventure2learning.com/.

About Adventure 2 Learning
Adventure 2 Learning believes that every meaningful learning experience is an adventure. The educational platform offers a rich selection of video-centered resources, specially created and curated to support active learning in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Adventure 2 Learning's programs are used in over 25,000 schools, providing educational experiences that are engaging, impactful, and fun. For more information, visit https://www.adventure2learning.com/.

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ATLANTA (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

TalentQuest, a leader in developing innovative immersive learning solutions, won a coveted Brandon Hall Group gold award for excellence in the Best Advance in Unique Learning Technology category. Recently announced - all winners, including TalentQuest, are listed at http://www.brandonhall.com/excellenceawards/past-winners.php.

"This award is a testimonial of our team's ability to design and develop realistic 3D models, and simulate real life work experiences using the latest immersive technologies (Virtual and Augmented Reality) and a uniquely integrated data platform," said Mahim Mishra, President Global Talent Development at TalentQuest. "Though it starts with training, it's so much more. We are helping our customers change processes, reduce risk, and overall improve their business operations."

"Winners of Excellence in Technology Awards are at the forefront of technology innovation. Our program evaluates not just the solution itself, but the benefit to the human capital management function, the business and the customer. That is the ultimate differentiator – whether the technology has a positive business impact. Technology Award winners pass that test with flying colors," said Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer of Brandon Hall Group and head of the awards program.

"An Excellence Award also validates the vision of the technology development team, the wisdom of the company's investment in the solution, and the value the technology brings to the end-user," said Mike Cooke, Chief Executive Officer of Brandon Hall Group.

A panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, and Brandon Hall Group senior analysts and executives evaluated the entries based upon the following criteria:

    Product: What was the product's breakthrough innovation?

    Unique differentiators: What makes the product unique and how does it differ from any competing products?

    Value proposition: What problem does the product solve and/or what need does this product address?

    Measurable results: What are the benefits customers can expect to experience as a result of using this product?

See the full case study, for TalentQuest's award winning submission here: https://www2.talentquest.com/ImmersiveLearning_SpiritAirlines

About TALENTQUEST

TalentQuest has a history of helping our clients unleash the power of their people. Fueled by behavioral science and our proprietary TQ Talent Insights, our innovative Talent Management and Development solutions enable organizations to shift from a one-size-fits-all to an individualized approach to talent management and development. https://www.talentquest.com/

For more information on how you can revolutionize your learning experience, visit us here.

About BRANDON HALL GROUP, INC.

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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

Creative problem solving is as important as STEM, and a day-long design-based hack-a-thon challenge in California is using project based learning to put the focus on design and creativity instead of coding.

Lisa Gottfried, the Founder of Global Create-a-thon, tells C.M. Rubin, Founder of CMRubinWorld, that the "project is completely student created and student-run. All important decisions are made by the leadership team or the entire class." The internationally recognized Global Create-a-thon project allows students to create both digital and traditional artwork which is then presented to live audiences around the world, including at the upcoming Napa Lighted Art Festival, January 11-19, 2020. Students own their learning in a way they would not experience with other school projects. "Where else can students get the chance to have their artwork seen by over 20,000 visitors on a 70-foot-long wall?" Gottfried believes that when the stakes are high and the risk is big, "the payoff in student buy-in is palpable."

Read the full article here

Lisa Gottfried is the Founder of Global Create-a-thon. She is recognized internationally for innovation in education. She is an Adobe Education Leader and teaches Digital Design at New Technology High School. She is also an adjunct professor for Touro University, California in the Innovative Education Master's program.

CMRubinWorld's award-winning series, The Global Search for Education, brings together distinguished thought leaders in education and innovation from around the world to explore the key learning issues faced by most nations. The series has become a highly visible platform for global discourse on 21st century learning, offering a diverse range of innovative ideas which are presented by the series founder, C. M. Rubin, together with the world's leading thinkers.

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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

Creative problem solving is as important as STEM, and a day-long design-based hack-a-thon challenge in California is using project based learning to put the focus on design and creativity instead of coding.

Lisa Gottfried, the Founder of Global Create-a-thon, tells C.M. Rubin, Founder of CMRubinWorld, that the "project is completely student created and student-run. All important decisions are made by the leadership team or the entire class." The internationally recognized Global Create-a-thon project allows students to create both digital and traditional artwork which is then presented to live audiences around the world, including at the upcoming Napa Lighted Art Festival, January 11-19, 2020. Students own their learning in a way they would not experience with other school projects. "Where else can students get the chance to have their artwork seen by over 20,000 visitors on a 70-foot-long wall?" Gottfried believes that when the stakes are high and the risk is big, "the payoff in student buy-in is palpable."

Read the full article here

Lisa Gottfried is the Founder of Global Create-a-thon. She is recognized internationally for innovation in education. She is an Adobe Education Leader and teaches Digital Design at New Technology High School. She is also an adjunct professor for Touro University, California in the Innovative Education Master's program.

CMRubinWorld's award-winning series, The Global Search for Education, brings together distinguished thought leaders in education and innovation from around the world to explore the key learning issues faced by most nations. The series has become a highly visible platform for global discourse on 21st century learning, offering a diverse range of innovative ideas which are presented by the series founder, C. M. Rubin, together with the world's leading thinkers.

For more information on CMRubinWorld

Follow @CMRubinWorld on Twitter

Contact Information:

David Wine

David(at)cmrubinworld(dot)com



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ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

Celebrating the success of its inaugural class of students, the nonprofit Year Up Tampa Bay announced today that it will be holding a graduation ceremony at 6:30 pm on January 9th at the Palladium Theater (253 5th Ave N). A reception will be held prior to the ceremony at 5 pm.

Year Up Founder and CEO Gerald Chertavian will speak at the event, recognizing the hard work and determination of the young adults who completed the yearlong program at St. Petersburg College's Midtown Campus.

"It is an honor to join this community in celebrating the first graduating class of Year Up Tampa Bay," said Chertavian. "Over the past year these young adults have been preparing to launch incredible and meaningful careers at top companies like Bank of America and New York Life. I look forward to following and celebrating their accomplishments as we continue to do the work of closing the Opportunity Divide in Tampa Bay."

Year Up Tampa Bay graduate Elijah Rhodes will give the keynote student speech, describing how he earned a fulltime job at New York Life through Year Up's free, proven program.

"I joined Year Up to lead a better life for my loved ones," said Rhodes. "During my time here, I learned how to become a great leader and an effective communicator, and gained access to more opportunities than I could imagine."

Year Up Tampa Bay, which opened its doors last February, provides free job training to talented and motivated youth, ages 18-24, without college degrees at its campus at St. Petersburg College. Students gain in-demand technical and professional skills in the first semester, then participate in a semester-long, credit-bearing internship at a top local company. Throughout the year, young adults earn college credits and a weekly financial stipend.

"As companies continue to face hiring challenges due to the low unemployment rate, Year Up Tampa Bay students and graduates will provide a valuable pipeline of skilled, motivated talent for employers in the region," said Morris Applewhite, Executive Director of Year Up Tampa Bay. "We will continue expanding our reach and impact with every new class, ensuring that our young adults go on to 'lift while they climb' and help their peers access the tools, connections and support they need to be successful."

In 2018, the federally-sponsored Pathways for Advancing Careers and Education (PACE) evaluation of Year Up showed a 53% increase in initial earnings for young adults randomly assigned to Year Up compared with similar young adults in a control group—the largest impact on earnings reported to date for a workforce program tested in a randomized controlled trial.

Learn more about Year Up Tampa Bay by visiting us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Year Up

Year Up is an award-winning, national 501(c)3 organization that enables motivated young adults ages 18-24 to move from minimum wage to meaningful careers in just one year by providing the skills, experience, and support they need to reach their full potential.Through a one-year, intensive program, Year Up utilizes a high-expectations, high-support model that combines marketable job skills, stipends, coursework eligible for college credit, and corporate internships at more than 250 top companies. Its holistic approach focuses on students' professional and personal development to enable young adults with a viable path to economic self-sufficiency and meaningful careers. Year Up has served more than 26,000 young adults since its founding in 2000, and will serve more than 4,700 young adults in 2019 across 25 U.S. cities including Arizona, Baltimore, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington. Year Up has been voted one of the "Best Non-Profits to Work For" by The NonProfit Times for eight consecutive years, and rated a 4-star charity by CharityNavigator for twelve consecutive years, placing them in the top 1% of tracked organizations.
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SILVER SPRING, MD. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected five recipients for the 2020 SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA's RISE community of young security professionals that supports the education and career development goals of young industry talent.

Through this scholarship program – open to SIA student members and RISE members who are employees at SIA member companies – each awardee will receive a $3,000 scholarship to use toward continuing education and professional development courses, SIA program offerings and/or other academic or education programs. Scholarship funds can be used to expand knowledge in the areas of business, human resources, information technology, marketing/sales, project management, security engineering and/or risk management.

"SIA is proud to help foster the careers of young talent in the security industry through the SIA RISE community and scholarship," said Don Erickson, CEO of SIA. "This year's scholarship honorees are an impressive group of dedicated, accomplished young professionals that represent the next generation of security leaders, and I look forward to supporting their professional growth and celebrating their many successes ahead."

The winners for the 2020 SIA RISE Scholarship are:

Dr. Hanna Farah, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Feenics
In his role as CTO at Feenics, Hanna Farah is responsible for creating a world-class security and access control platform and developing quality and security processes. Prior to his time at Feenics, Farah has held positions at Deloitte, Graphite Software, the University of Ottawa, Electronic Health Information Laboratory and IBM. He holds a Ph.D., a master's degree and a bachelor's degree in software engineering from the University of Ottawa. Farah plans to use the SIA RISE Scholarship to develop further knowledge to build a robust security program at Feenics that ensures the company's practice and products adhere to high security standards, including acquiring expertise and certifications such as the Certified Cloud Security Professional credential.

Kyle Gansemer, Systems Designer, VTI Security
At VTI Security, Kyle Gansemer is responsible for integrated security system design and review of system functionality to determine proper operation of access control, IP video and other security systems and controls. Prior to his time at VTI Security, he served as a design/manufacturing engineer at Optical Mechanics Incorporated. Gansemer holds a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Iowa State University and CompTIA's Security+ and Network+ credentials. He plans to use the scholarship funds to expand his cybersecurity expertise through completing courses related to cloud services, ethical hacking/defenses and systems analysis.

Suzanne Holmberg, Data & Analytics Manager – EMEIA & APAC, Allegion
In her role at Allegion, Suzanne Holmberg is responsible for creating new teams in Europe and Asia to deliver on data integration, analysis and data science projects. Prior to her current role, Holmberg served as global analytics manager, analytics leader and sales business analyst at Allegion and held sales operations and marketing positions at Belden, Inc. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of South Carolina and is currently enrolled in the Global Executive MBA program at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Holmberg will use the scholarship funds toward completion of the MBA program, which brings working professionals from around the globe together and grows individuals beyond their comfort zones through international residencies that emphasize how culture and institutions shape business in Asia, Latin America, Europe and North America.

Nelson Jenkins, Mechanical Engineer, Allegion
Nelson Jenkins is a design engineer with diverse experience across project lifecycle, including research and development, manufacturing and product leadership. At Allegion, he has started a grassroots organization to help promote a culture of innovation at the company. Prior to his role as product designer at Allegion, Jenkins served as design strategist consultant at Zeren Fitness and as a researcher with Carnegie Mellon University's CSSI program; he holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in applied physics from Morehouse College. He will use the scholarship funds to complete a course on disruptive theory offered through Harvard Business School.

Jessica Sargo, Channel Marketing Manager, Brivo
In her role at Brivo, Jessica Sargo leads efforts for a cross-departmental partner training program, supports partner recruitment and retention campaigns, develops web and mobile applications for partner conferences, creates communications plans and manages logistics for trade shows and partner events. Prior to her time at Brivo, she held marketing positions with TwentyEighty Strategy Execution and Teaching Strategies, LLC; she holds a bachelor's degree in public relations from the University of Florida. Sargo plans to use the scholarship funds to complete a digital marketing education course and further her knowledge of executing marketing techniques through social media, mobile applications, search engines and other digital channels.

In addition to awarding the RISE Scholarship, SIA's RISE community fosters the careers of young professionals in the security industry through fun, in-person networking events held during top trade shows and in major cities across the country; thought leadership opportunities; career growth webinars on topics of interest; career tracks at ISC West and East each year; and the AcceleRISE conference for tomorrow's security leaders, featuring top-quality idea sharing, coaching, business skills development, networking and inspiration. SIA RISE is open to all young security professionals employed at SIA member companies who are under 40 and/or have been in the security for less than two years. Learn more about RISE and sign up to join.

About SIA
SIA is the leading trade association for global security solution providers, with over 1,000 innovative member companies representing thousands of security leaders and experts who shape the future of the security industry. SIA protects and advances its members' interests by advocating pro-industry policies and legislation at the federal and state levels, creating open industry standards that enable integration, advancing industry professionalism through education and training, opening global market opportunities and collaborating with other like-minded organizations. As the premier sponsor of ISC Events expos and conferences, SIA ensures its members have access to top-level buyers and influencers, as well as unparalleled learning and network opportunities. SIA also enhances the position of its members in the security marketplace through SIA GovSummit, which brings together private industry with government decision makers, and Securing New Ground, the security industry's top executive conference for peer-to-peer networking.




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LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

PQ Labs Inc, a company in Fremont, CA specialized in developing innovative technologies, unveiled QuantaFlow AI architecture in CES 2020 (South Hall #25858). The new architecture includes a classical RISC-V processor, a QuantaFlow Generator and a QF Evolution Space. It is the first time for the industry to see such new architecture, which could change the future of AI and Deep Learning inference solutions.

"Quanta" is the plural of quantum. QuantaFlow AI SoC architecture is designed to simulate massive parallel transformation / evolution that is very similar to Quantum Computation.

Quantum Computing is based on continuous unitary transformation of qu-bits. A qu-bit (quantum bit) can represent different possible states (e.g. a cat being mathematically both live and dead at the same time). This makes quantum computing model great for massively paralleled computation. Like classical computing model, quantum computing also has 3 major procedures: Input, Process and Output. But unlike classical model, the process part of quantum computing is done by continuous transformation / Evolution other than step by step read-control-writeback of a classical Turing machine. There is no observation (read/writeback) until the final stage. The qu-bit evolves in multiverse, each representing one possible state in superposition.

In reality, quantum computers are still far far away from practical use. Even after Google's Quantum Supremacy, very little algorithms can be run and none of them have real-world applications. QRAM (quantum random access memory) only exists in theory. Scientists and engineers have no idea on how to build it yet. Qu-bits are fragile and easy to collapse, which need error-correction. This may not be an issue for a few small lab experiments with a few qu-bits. But the requirement goes exponentially as the number of qu-bits increase. For example, one billion error-correcting qubits is needed just to get 1,000 functional qubits to do something productive, according to the Nature Magazine.

In face of such tech difficulties, other approaches of quantum-like computation are being explored. For example, Canadian tech startup D-Wave announced its 5,000 qu-bits quantum annealer computer in 2019 (Googler's Quantum Supremacy computer only has 53 qu-bits). However, scientists from academics argue that D-Wave's computer is not "true quantum", but a quantum algorithm and quantum simulation. Nevertheless, for some specific problems, D-Wave's computer is still 100 million times faster than a classical computer running a classical algorithm, according Google's published research paper. D-Wave's "qu-bits" are quite stable and scales very well at the expense of interconnectivity. Despite the academic debate, D-Wave is the world's first "quantum computer" that solves actual problems such as drug molecule classification, ads optimization, map coloring, weather simulation, etc. However, the computer is huge and cost about $15 Millions each, thus lack of mass adoption.

There are other approaches trying to bridge the gaps between Quantum-style algorithm implementations into real silicon of Artificial Intelligence. QuantaFlow is the answer from PQ Labs, Inc.

QuantaFlow simulates a virtual transformation / evolution space for qf-bit registers. A classical single-core RISC-V processor is implemented to provide logical control, results observation retrieval, etc. The QuantaFlow Generator converts input data from low dimensional space to high dimensional space and then starts continuous transformation / evolution. The process is of minimum granularity, highly parallel in nature and asynchronous. By the end of the process information needs to be extracted from the transformation / evolution space by Bit Observer unit. Bit Observer measures the qf-bit registers in multiple time and space. In addition, Hot-Patching can be used to change the evolution path of qf-bits dynamically. When a more significant deformation for the evolution space are needed, the RISC-V processor will issue a warm-"reboot" to the evolution space. All these operations can be executed in a blink of time. With the help of these dynamic operations, QuantaFlow is possible to run all kinds of neural network models e.g. ResNet-50 (2015), MobileNet (2017), EfficientNet (2019), etc.) without speed degradation or hitting the "memory wall". GPUs and ASIC AI accelerators are usually suitable for some certain collection of neural network models (mostly compute-bound, e.g. ResNet), performance will degrade significantly for a different collection of network models, especially the newer generations (MobileNet 2017, EfficientNet 2019), because all of these newer models are all memory-bound.

QuantaFlow architecture is just a one-step further to explorer superior performance in AI deep learning inference. There are many devils in the details and innovation areas. For example, the design process does not follow the traditional workflow such as Verilog hardware description + EDA toolchains. Such traditional workflow is not able to explore a tremendously huge design space within a reasonable time and a reasonable amount of human resource. The traditional workflow will not be able to get good performance because the heuristic and annealing algorithms used in the toolchain can only reach local optimum result and is not able to optimize to the ultimate physical limit of silicon. QuantaFlow architecture design flow are accelerated by high level languages (instead of using Verilog) and implementation is optimized by in-house algorithms to extract maximum horsepower from silicon.

With all the above effort, QuantaFlow can achieve 10X speedup in ResNet-50 (batch=1, accuracy=93%, INT8) compared to Nvidia V100 in the same network configuration. For newer network models, there will be significantly higher speedup to be announced.

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DALLAS (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

Tap Water Watch announced today the water bottle filling stations donated one year ago have saved over one million single-use plastic bottles.

The water bottle filling stations were donated to high schools in Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina and South Carolina as part of the Making Water COOL in School initiative.

The Making Water COOL in School initiative replaces old, contaminated school drinking fountains with new, filtered water bottle filling stations to schools throughout the country. Each time a water bottle filling station is used it counts it as a plastic bottle saved.

"We are very excited to announce the huge strides we've made this year in providing filtered drinking water to schools while saving single-use plastic water bottles," said Tap Water Watch, CEO, Scott Nelson. Although we are proud of the progress we've made so far, there are still many schools in need and a lot more work to do."

To register a school for future donations, go to: https://www.tapwaterwatch.com/donation-registration



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DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

Mercy College has appointed Brett M. Carroll as Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer. He will join the College on February 1.

Carroll brings 25 years of experience in finance and accounting across various sectors, including higher education, financial services and public accounting. He currently serves as the Associate Vice President and Treasurer at the University of Hartford in West Hartford, CT where he oversees all university treasury functions, including the university's $165M endowment, and helps monitor the university's $250M annual operating budget.

"We are pleased to welcome Brett Carroll to Mercy College," said President Tim Hall, Mercy College President. "Brett brings a wealth of knowledge in financial matters, including accounting and budget; cash management; endowment and debt management as well as risk management. His commitment and expertise will help us to further the mission of Mercy College."

"This is an exciting time for Mercy College," said Brett M. Carroll. "I am honored to be joining the institution and look forward to not only maintaining the College's financial stability but also being part of its continued growth."

Previously, Carroll spent several years in the financial services industry where he served as Director at UBS Global Asset Management in Hartford, CT, as well as Manager at Landmark Partners in Simsbury, CT. Carroll began his career at Coopers and Lybrand (currently PricewaterhouseCoopers) in Hartford, CT, and has also held senior leadership positions in the not-for-profit industry.

Carroll was selected following a comprehensive search process that produced a highly qualified pool of applicants. Carroll is a Certified Public Accountant, holds a master's degree in management from the University of Hartford's Barney School of Business, and a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Connecticut.




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ST. LOUIS, MO (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

Diet has been identified as the single most important risk factor for morbidity and mortality in the United States, yet most health care providers spend relatively few hours learning about nutrition during their training. The need for more nutrition education in medical schools has been highlighted in widespread media coverage emanating from a recent report of the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic.

To fill this gap, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine has announced the availability of its new 200-page curriculum book, Culinary Medicine Curriculum, a free resource focused on practical dietary behavior changes, food knowledge and cooking skills needed to move toward a healthier diet. The course author is Michelle Hauser, MD, MS, MPA, FACLM, Chef, who created a highly successful culinary medicine elective course for medical students at Stanford University School of Medicine in 2017 with assistance from Julia Nordgren, MD, Chef, and Stanford colleagues, Maya Adam, MD, Tracy Rydel, MD, Christopher Gardner, PhD, and David Iott, Chef—all of whom except Iott are contributors on the Culinary Medicine Curriculum along with Emma Steinberg, MD, Chef, and Alaina Bever.

The curriculum is available via complimentary download and is intended to be used and implemented in medical schools and other health professional training programs but is easily adaptable for use in a variety of other educational environments, including residency programs, health and wellness coaching, and masters level courses.

"The nutrition education that currently is offered in medical schools is often primarily didactic and focused on the biochemistry of nutrients and health consequences of deficiency states—content that is of limited use in a clinical setting where the majority of the population faces overnutrition due to high intake of ultra-processed, calorie-dense foods," Hauser said. "Culinary Medicine is an evidence-based field that brings together nutrition and culinary knowledge and skills to assist patients in maintaining health and preventing, treating, and even reversing food-related disease by choosing high-quality, healthy food in conjunction with appropriate medical care."

While Culinary Medicine does not endorse a single dietary philosophy, this curriculum has been designed to focus on whole food, plant-based nutrition, a dietary pattern centered on foods including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. While a number of dietary patterns have been associated with prevention and treatment of common chronic diseases, the whole food, plant-based diet is the only shown to reverse coronary artery disease, which is responsible for one in every four deaths for those over age 35.

The curriculum also includes concrete strategies for health care providers wishing to partner with their patients on improving dietary choices, thereby assisting them in transitioning along a spectrum to a more plant-centric diet focused on whole foods. The goal is to provide students with lessons about healthy diet, tasty food preparation, dietary behavior change and counseling patients via motivational interviewing.

The curriculum has been adapted to enable a wide variety of health professionals to teach Culinary Medicine in their training programs and takes into account world flavors and culinary traditions, while keeping in mind time and resource constraints.

"Providing health care professionals with a strong foundation in Culinary Medicine—including what constitutes a healthy diet and how to find, obtain, and prepare healthy and delicious food—is a key part of educating health professionals to partner and support patients in achieving better health outcomes," said ACLM President Dexter Shurney, MD, MBA, MPH, FACLM, DipABLM. "Media reports on nutrition research tend to foster confusion about what makes up a healthy diet by focusing on nuances; however, the vast majority of nutrition scientists and public health experts agree on the health benefits of diets rich in whole, plant foods and low in processed foods. We are so thrilled to have partnered with Dr. Hauser on this critically needed curriculum."

"Culinary Medicine can be thought of as the applied, laboratory portion of a nutrition curriculum for students and trainees," Hauser said. "Such training can be provided as part of the four-year medical school curriculum, incorporated later as continuing medical education, or included in training programs for those in allied health professional fields."

To access the Culinary Medicine curriculum, go to https://lifestylemedicine.org/culinary-medicine.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE: ACLM is the medical professional society for those dedicated to the advancement and clinical practice of Lifestyle Medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable health care system. Lifestyle Medicine is the use of a whole food, plant-predominant dietary lifestyle, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances and positive social connection as a primary therapeutic modality for treatment and reversal of chronic disease.

More than a professional association, ACLM is a galvanized force for change. ACLM addresses the need for quality education and certification, supporting its members in their individual practices and in their collective mission to domestically and globally promote Lifestyle Medicine as the first treatment option, as opposed to a first option of treating symptoms and consequences with expensive, ever increasing quantities of pills and procedures. ACLM members are united in their desire to identify and eradicate the root cause of disease. Learn more at http://www.lifestylemedicine.org.




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DENVER (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

The 2020 Investment Advisor Forum is the industry's premier portfolio management conference will be held February 13-14, 2020 at the New York Hilton Midtown, New York, NY. The Investment Advisor Forum provides an opportunity for professionals to learn the latest from the nation's leading thought leaders and practitioners in portfolio management, behavioral science, business management, client services, and more.

Designed and delivered by dynamic investment and wealth professionals, attendees will be immersed in advanced portfolio management techniques taught by expert practitioners and Ivy League academics including featured speakers:

Jeff Bush, The Washington Update, Author

Johnathan Golub, Managing Director and Chief U.S. Equity Strategist, Credit Suisse

Sheelah Kolhatkar, The New Yorker, Staff Writer, Financial Columnist and Author

Sarah Mouser,- Cassaday & Company, Inc., Director of Financial Planning

Allison Parc, Brenne French Single Malt Whisky, Founder and President

Andy Rothman, Investment Strategist, Matthews Asia

Sterling Shea, Dow Jones, Global Head of Wealth and Asset Management

Robert Waldele, Waldele Group, Founder and Managing Director

Speakers will focus on staying in front of industry trends, bringing the core fundamentals of the Certified Investment Management Analyst program to life. They will dive into issues and topics central to the industry, including key themes around the state of portfolio management, economic and political outlooks, applied behavioral finance, and the investment product landscape.

All types of financial professionals are welcome and attendees of the Investment Advisor Forum hail from all advisor channels: full-service wealth management firms, banks, independent firms, and asset management firms. The Investment Advisor Forum will offer up to 12 hours of premier CE credit, including one hour of ethics CE for advisors who have earned the CIMA, CPWA, and RMA certifications. For detailed event information, visit the Investment Advisor Forum event web page. Early-bird pricing ends January 10, 2020.

Press passes are available, please email Devon Coquillard, dcoquillard@i-w.org for more information.

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For Information:
For additional information, contact Devon Coquillard, communications manager, dcoquillard@i-w.org or (303) 850-3202.

About the Investments & Wealth Institute
Established in 1985, the Investments & Wealth Institute, is a professional association, advanced education provider, and standards body for financial advisors, investment consultants, financial planners, and wealth managers who embrace excellence and ethics.

Investments & Wealth Institute administers three certifications, Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Retirement Management Advisor (RMA). Through its publications, live events, online courses, assessment-based certificate programs, and advanced certifications, the Institute delivers premier-quality, practical education to advanced practitioners in more than 39 countries.



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BROOKVILLE, N.Y. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

New Platform Provides Teachers with More Interactive Content to Further Entertain, Engage and Educate Students

Adventure 2 Learning, a leading video-based learning platform, today announced the launch of its second generation educational technology platform. This new platform provides teachers with a better user experience in addition to more on-demand, interactive videos and more supplemental resources to enhance the way students learn, from Pre-K to 8th grade. Videos focus on core curricula, social and emotional topics and mindfulness, and were developed or curated in response to educators' requests.

Over the past few months, Adventure 2 Learning has expanded its program portfolio with Digital Life lessons, in partnership with Circle Media, ranging from how to protect user names and passwords to respecting others online to prevent cyberbullying. With more than 7,000 streaming videos and supplemental materials for teachers, Adventure 2 Learning is helping to fill the void in classrooms created by funding shortages, outdated resources, high student to teacher ratio, and the wide disparity in learning levels.

New algorithms in the second generation platform suggest videos based upon teachers' needs, making recommendations to videos they might like and keeping them updated on what's trending for the grade level and subjects they choose. All Adventure 2 Learning content is vetted by a community of educational advisors and experts.

"We are proud that Adventure 2 Learning has grown primarily by word-of-mouth and is currently used in over 25,000 schools across the country, reaching 10 million students," said Michael Rhattigan, CEO of Adventure 2 Learning. "We develop and curate programs by first listening to educators to understand what they need. For example, we go beyond academic lessons by offering mindfulness programs that help students focus on learning."

In 2010, Rhattigan launched Adventure to Fitness, which focused on exercise and other on-demand health videos, since childhood obesity is a significant issue, and some schools have cut back or no longer teach physical education. Adventure to Fitness took students on story-based adventures around the world, simultaneously teaching them and providing exercise. The program proved to be fun for students and extremely popular with educators, leading to requests to expand across other educational topics. Rhattigan brought on Rob Bencal in 2018 to help expand the programs and launch Adventure 2 Learning.

"Adventure 2 Learning enables educators to easily personalize dashboards and customize content for their classrooms," stated Rob Bencal, president of Adventure 2 Learning. "Since students are growing up in a video-based world, these interactive videos resonate well with students and are an ideal complement to teachers' lessons."

For more information on Adventure 2 Learning, visit https://www.adventure2learning.com/.

About Adventure 2 Learning
Adventure 2 Learning believes that every meaningful learning experience is an adventure. The educational platform offers a rich selection of video-centered resources, specially created and curated to support active learning in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Adventure 2 Learning's programs are used in over 25,000 schools, providing educational experiences that are engaging, impactful, and fun. For more information, visit https://www.adventure2learning.com/.

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ATLANTA (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

TalentQuest, a leader in developing innovative immersive learning solutions, won a coveted Brandon Hall Group gold award for excellence in the Best Advance in Unique Learning Technology category. Recently announced - all winners, including TalentQuest, are listed at http://www.brandonhall.com/excellenceawards/past-winners.php.

"This award is a testimonial of our team's ability to design and develop realistic 3D models, and simulate real life work experiences using the latest immersive technologies (Virtual and Augmented Reality) and a uniquely integrated data platform," said Mahim Mishra, President Global Talent Development at TalentQuest. "Though it starts with training, it's so much more. We are helping our customers change processes, reduce risk, and overall improve their business operations."

"Winners of Excellence in Technology Awards are at the forefront of technology innovation. Our program evaluates not just the solution itself, but the benefit to the human capital management function, the business and the customer. That is the ultimate differentiator – whether the technology has a positive business impact. Technology Award winners pass that test with flying colors," said Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer of Brandon Hall Group and head of the awards program.

"An Excellence Award also validates the vision of the technology development team, the wisdom of the company's investment in the solution, and the value the technology brings to the end-user," said Mike Cooke, Chief Executive Officer of Brandon Hall Group.

A panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, and Brandon Hall Group senior analysts and executives evaluated the entries based upon the following criteria:

    Product: What was the product's breakthrough innovation?

    Unique differentiators: What makes the product unique and how does it differ from any competing products?

    Value proposition: What problem does the product solve and/or what need does this product address?

    Measurable results: What are the benefits customers can expect to experience as a result of using this product?

See the full case study, for TalentQuest's award winning submission here: https://www2.talentquest.com/ImmersiveLearning_SpiritAirlines

About TALENTQUEST

TalentQuest has a history of helping our clients unleash the power of their people. Fueled by behavioral science and our proprietary TQ Talent Insights, our innovative Talent Management and Development solutions enable organizations to shift from a one-size-fits-all to an individualized approach to talent management and development. https://www.talentquest.com/

For more information on how you can revolutionize your learning experience, visit us here.

About BRANDON HALL GROUP, INC.

With more than 10,000 clients globally and 20 years of delivering world class research and advisory services, Brandon Hall Group is the most well-known and established research organization in the performance improvement industry. We conduct research that drives performance, and provides strategic insights for executives and practitioners responsible for growth and business results.

Brandon Hall Group has an extensive repository of thought leadership, research and expertise in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition and Human Resources. At the core of our offerings is a Membership Program that Empowers Excellence Through Content, Collaboration and Community. Our members have access to research that helps them make the right decisions about people, processes, and systems, combined with research-powered advisory services customized to their needs.
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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

Creative problem solving is as important as STEM, and a day-long design-based hack-a-thon challenge in California is using project based learning to put the focus on design and creativity instead of coding.

Lisa Gottfried, the Founder of Global Create-a-thon, tells C.M. Rubin, Founder of CMRubinWorld, that the "project is completely student created and student-run. All important decisions are made by the leadership team or the entire class." The internationally recognized Global Create-a-thon project allows students to create both digital and traditional artwork which is then presented to live audiences around the world, including at the upcoming Napa Lighted Art Festival, January 11-19, 2020. Students own their learning in a way they would not experience with other school projects. "Where else can students get the chance to have their artwork seen by over 20,000 visitors on a 70-foot-long wall?" Gottfried believes that when the stakes are high and the risk is big, "the payoff in student buy-in is palpable."

Read the full article here

Lisa Gottfried is the Founder of Global Create-a-thon. She is recognized internationally for innovation in education. She is an Adobe Education Leader and teaches Digital Design at New Technology High School. She is also an adjunct professor for Touro University, California in the Innovative Education Master's program.

CMRubinWorld's award-winning series, The Global Search for Education, brings together distinguished thought leaders in education and innovation from around the world to explore the key learning issues faced by most nations. The series has become a highly visible platform for global discourse on 21st century learning, offering a diverse range of innovative ideas which are presented by the series founder, C. M. Rubin, together with the world's leading thinkers.

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ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

Celebrating the success of its inaugural class of students, the nonprofit Year Up Tampa Bay announced today that it will be holding a graduation ceremony at 6:30 pm on January 9th at the Palladium Theater (253 5th Ave N). A reception will be held prior to the ceremony at 5 pm.

Year Up Founder and CEO Gerald Chertavian will speak at the event, recognizing the hard work and determination of the young adults who completed the yearlong program at St. Petersburg College's Midtown Campus.

"It is an honor to join this community in celebrating the first graduating class of Year Up Tampa Bay," said Chertavian. "Over the past year these young adults have been preparing to launch incredible and meaningful careers at top companies like Bank of America and New York Life. I look forward to following and celebrating their accomplishments as we continue to do the work of closing the Opportunity Divide in Tampa Bay."

Year Up Tampa Bay graduate Elijah Rhodes will give the keynote student speech, describing how he earned a fulltime job at New York Life through Year Up's free, proven program.

"I joined Year Up to lead a better life for my loved ones," said Rhodes. "During my time here, I learned how to become a great leader and an effective communicator, and gained access to more opportunities than I could imagine."

Year Up Tampa Bay, which opened its doors last February, provides free job training to talented and motivated youth, ages 18-24, without college degrees at its campus at St. Petersburg College. Students gain in-demand technical and professional skills in the first semester, then participate in a semester-long, credit-bearing internship at a top local company. Throughout the year, young adults earn college credits and a weekly financial stipend.

"As companies continue to face hiring challenges due to the low unemployment rate, Year Up Tampa Bay students and graduates will provide a valuable pipeline of skilled, motivated talent for employers in the region," said Morris Applewhite, Executive Director of Year Up Tampa Bay. "We will continue expanding our reach and impact with every new class, ensuring that our young adults go on to 'lift while they climb' and help their peers access the tools, connections and support they need to be successful."

In 2018, the federally-sponsored Pathways for Advancing Careers and Education (PACE) evaluation of Year Up showed a 53% increase in initial earnings for young adults randomly assigned to Year Up compared with similar young adults in a control group—the largest impact on earnings reported to date for a workforce program tested in a randomized controlled trial.

Learn more about Year Up Tampa Bay by visiting us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Year Up

Year Up is an award-winning, national 501(c)3 organization that enables motivated young adults ages 18-24 to move from minimum wage to meaningful careers in just one year by providing the skills, experience, and support they need to reach their full potential.Through a one-year, intensive program, Year Up utilizes a high-expectations, high-support model that combines marketable job skills, stipends, coursework eligible for college credit, and corporate internships at more than 250 top companies. Its holistic approach focuses on students' professional and personal development to enable young adults with a viable path to economic self-sufficiency and meaningful careers. Year Up has served more than 26,000 young adults since its founding in 2000, and will serve more than 4,700 young adults in 2019 across 25 U.S. cities including Arizona, Baltimore, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington. Year Up has been voted one of the "Best Non-Profits to Work For" by The NonProfit Times for eight consecutive years, and rated a 4-star charity by CharityNavigator for twelve consecutive years, placing them in the top 1% of tracked organizations.
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SILVER SPRING, MD. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected five recipients for the 2020 SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA's RISE community of young security professionals that supports the education and career development goals of young industry talent.

Through this scholarship program – open to SIA student members and RISE members who are employees at SIA member companies – each awardee will receive a $3,000 scholarship to use toward continuing education and professional development courses, SIA program offerings and/or other academic or education programs. Scholarship funds can be used to expand knowledge in the areas of business, human resources, information technology, marketing/sales, project management, security engineering and/or risk management.

"SIA is proud to help foster the careers of young talent in the security industry through the SIA RISE community and scholarship," said Don Erickson, CEO of SIA. "This year's scholarship honorees are an impressive group of dedicated, accomplished young professionals that represent the next generation of security leaders, and I look forward to supporting their professional growth and celebrating their many successes ahead."

The winners for the 2020 SIA RISE Scholarship are:

Dr. Hanna Farah, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Feenics
In his role as CTO at Feenics, Hanna Farah is responsible for creating a world-class security and access control platform and developing quality and security processes. Prior to his time at Feenics, Farah has held positions at Deloitte, Graphite Software, the University of Ottawa, Electronic Health Information Laboratory and IBM. He holds a Ph.D., a master's degree and a bachelor's degree in software engineering from the University of Ottawa. Farah plans to use the SIA RISE Scholarship to develop further knowledge to build a robust security program at Feenics that ensures the company's practice and products adhere to high security standards, including acquiring expertise and certifications such as the Certified Cloud Security Professional credential.

Kyle Gansemer, Systems Designer, VTI Security
At VTI Security, Kyle Gansemer is responsible for integrated security system design and review of system functionality to determine proper operation of access control, IP video and other security systems and controls. Prior to his time at VTI Security, he served as a design/manufacturing engineer at Optical Mechanics Incorporated. Gansemer holds a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Iowa State University and CompTIA's Security+ and Network+ credentials. He plans to use the scholarship funds to expand his cybersecurity expertise through completing courses related to cloud services, ethical hacking/defenses and systems analysis.

Suzanne Holmberg, Data & Analytics Manager – EMEIA & APAC, Allegion
In her role at Allegion, Suzanne Holmberg is responsible for creating new teams in Europe and Asia to deliver on data integration, analysis and data science projects. Prior to her current role, Holmberg served as global analytics manager, analytics leader and sales business analyst at Allegion and held sales operations and marketing positions at Belden, Inc. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of South Carolina and is currently enrolled in the Global Executive MBA program at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Holmberg will use the scholarship funds toward completion of the MBA program, which brings working professionals from around the globe together and grows individuals beyond their comfort zones through international residencies that emphasize how culture and institutions shape business in Asia, Latin America, Europe and North America.

Nelson Jenkins, Mechanical Engineer, Allegion
Nelson Jenkins is a design engineer with diverse experience across project lifecycle, including research and development, manufacturing and product leadership. At Allegion, he has started a grassroots organization to help promote a culture of innovation at the company. Prior to his role as product designer at Allegion, Jenkins served as design strategist consultant at Zeren Fitness and as a researcher with Carnegie Mellon University's CSSI program; he holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in applied physics from Morehouse College. He will use the scholarship funds to complete a course on disruptive theory offered through Harvard Business School.

Jessica Sargo, Channel Marketing Manager, Brivo
In her role at Brivo, Jessica Sargo leads efforts for a cross-departmental partner training program, supports partner recruitment and retention campaigns, develops web and mobile applications for partner conferences, creates communications plans and manages logistics for trade shows and partner events. Prior to her time at Brivo, she held marketing positions with TwentyEighty Strategy Execution and Teaching Strategies, LLC; she holds a bachelor's degree in public relations from the University of Florida. Sargo plans to use the scholarship funds to complete a digital marketing education course and further her knowledge of executing marketing techniques through social media, mobile applications, search engines and other digital channels.

In addition to awarding the RISE Scholarship, SIA's RISE community fosters the careers of young professionals in the security industry through fun, in-person networking events held during top trade shows and in major cities across the country; thought leadership opportunities; career growth webinars on topics of interest; career tracks at ISC West and East each year; and the AcceleRISE conference for tomorrow's security leaders, featuring top-quality idea sharing, coaching, business skills development, networking and inspiration. SIA RISE is open to all young security professionals employed at SIA member companies who are under 40 and/or have been in the security for less than two years. Learn more about RISE and sign up to join.

About SIA
SIA is the leading trade association for global security solution providers, with over 1,000 innovative member companies representing thousands of security leaders and experts who shape the future of the security industry. SIA protects and advances its members' interests by advocating pro-industry policies and legislation at the federal and state levels, creating open industry standards that enable integration, advancing industry professionalism through education and training, opening global market opportunities and collaborating with other like-minded organizations. As the premier sponsor of ISC Events expos and conferences, SIA ensures its members have access to top-level buyers and influencers, as well as unparalleled learning and network opportunities. SIA also enhances the position of its members in the security marketplace through SIA GovSummit, which brings together private industry with government decision makers, and Securing New Ground, the security industry's top executive conference for peer-to-peer networking.



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DALLAS (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

Jordan Cowman, shareholder in the Dallas office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has been selected as a member of The Sedona Conference (TSC) Working Group 6 (WG6). The WG6 Cross-Border Privilege Brainstorming Group was created to consider global jurisdictional differences in the standards for recognizing the scope of privilege and other disclosure protections for attorney-related materials and the challenges that these differences create for attorneys, parties, courts, regulators, and others in cross-border matters where one jurisdiction recognizes a privilege that another does not.

TSC is a nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational institute dedicated to the advanced study of law and policy in the areas of antitrust law, complex litigation, and intellectual property rights. As a member of Working Group 6, Cowman will play an essential role in the advancement of TSC mission to move the law forward in a reasoned and just way.

"It's an honor to have this opportunity to share information, develop best practices, and educate others on matters of national and international law and policy regarding the attorney-client privilege." Cowman said. "I am excited to learn and work alongside fellow group members."

Cowman will serve as a Dialogue Leader at the Sedona Conference in NYC February 10-11. Cowman is Co-Chair of the Greenberg Traurig Labor & Employment Practice's International Employment, Immigration & Workforce Strategies Group. He represents a broad range of organizations in all facets of management-side labor and employment law.

Cowman also advises employers concerning day-to-day human resources issues, as well as myriad legal requirements in the workplace, particularly related to significant operational changes such as mergers, acquisitions, business relocations, and reductions in force.

To learn more about the Sedona Conference, visit https://thesedonaconference.org/

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP – Texas: Texas is important to Greenberg Traurig and part of its history. With more than 125 Texas lawyers in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, Greenberg Traurig has deep roots in the Texas business, legal, and governmental communities. Greenberg Traurig Texas works with clients to address their interdisciplinary legal needs across the state utilizing the firm's global platform. The Texas attorneys are experienced in industries key to the state's future, including: aviation, chemicals, construction, education, energy and natural resources, financial institutions, health care, hedge funds, hospitality, infrastructure, insurance, media, medical devices, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, real estate, retail, sports, technology and software, telecommunications, transportation, and video games and esports.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2100 attorneys in 41 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com; Twitter: @GT_Law.



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MAPLE GROVE, MINN. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

The NAPCP has launched the 2020 Global Commercial Card Salary Survey, which is open to end-users working in the Commercial Card industry (P-Cards, Travel Cards, One Cards and ePayables). This is the industry's only compensation and staffing survey, and delivers critical data to a niche market of business-to-business payment professionals. The project captures and delivers insight into the industry's compensation and staffing trends, and identifies attributes that impact salary.

The results report, to be published in May 2020 and completed in partnership with one of the industry's leading research organizations, RPMG Research Corporation, will benchmark compensation data for professionals who share similar traits, summarize the skills/experience that hiring organizations prefer, and offer insight into P-Card and Travel Card program staffing trends. The results will include segmented data by geography (e.g., U.S., Canada, EMEA, Latin America, Asia Pacific and other) and sector (e.g., corporate, higher education, government/K-12, and travel).

The results of the survey provide data that helps industry end-users negotiate salaries, promotions and bonuses, and make educated decisions about employment offers. The best practices revealed in the results provide support when approaching management for additional departmental resources, evaluation of job duties or support for continuing education.

From the employer side, the survey results provide hiring professionals with data related to competitive compensation and preferred experience and skills for program managers, administrators and support staff. Adhering to compensation best practices in the industry can attract a larger pool of qualified applicants, decrease employee turnover, and help retain the institutional history and expertise of long-time and valued employees.

"The NAPCP's community of almost 20,000 Commercial Card and Payments professionals looks to the NAPCP for guidance in structuring compensation, understanding staffing preferences, and knowing what forces impact salary determination," said Diane McGuire, CPCP, MBA, NAPCP Managing Director. "Industry end-users are encouraged to participate in this project, which ultimately is mutually beneficial to individual respondents and the industry at large."

The survey is open on the NAPCP website until Feb. 12, 2020. Individuals are required to become a complimentary subscriber to the NAPCP website then sign in to complete the survey. The only way to receive a complimentary copy of the results report is to participate. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, and respondents will receive .5 points towards CPCP certification.

ABOUT THE NAPCP
Founded in 1999, the NAPCP is a membership-based professional association committed to advancing Commercial Card and Payment professionals and industry practices worldwide. Serving a community of almost 20,000, the NAPCP is a respected voice in the industry and an impartial resource for members at all experience levels in the public and private sectors. The NAPCP provides unmatched opportunities for continuing education and peer networking through its conferences, Regional Forums, webinars, website, virtual demonstrations, newsletters and regular communication. The association sponsors research and publishes timely and relevant white papers, survey results and other documents. The NAPCP also offers a Certified Purchasing Card Professional (CPCP) credential.

ABOUT RPMG RESEARCH CORPORATION
RPMG Research Corporation specializes in market research that provides insight into the understanding of evolving procurement practices, in particular as they relate to and are supported by bank commercial card technology. Since inception in 2000, RPMG projects include numerous major market studies in the use and acceptance of bank purchasing cards, corporate travel cards, and virtual cards (or electronic accounts payable) primarily in North America. A key objective of the benchmark survey series is to provide card issuers and card-using organizations with information that will help them maximize the value of using or accepting commercial cards.



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UTICA, N.Y. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

JETNET LLC, the leading provider of corporate aviation information, will be demonstrating new features at the 2020 HAI HELI-EXPO in Anaheim, California. Subscribers can customize reports for client and internal use with JETNET's popular Market Reports tool, letting them choose which parameters to display under their own logo and branding. JETNET will also be demonstrating their full suite of software products and services, including JETNET for Salesforce, at this year's HELI-EXPO. JETNET's exhibit will run January 28th to January 30th in booth #3513.

"Our new features will increase professionals' productivity and improve their client decision-making," said Mike Foye, JETNET Director of Marketing. "Nearly all of our improvements are based on client and industry input, so we are providing tools our users want and need."

The Market Reports feature yields booklet-style customized outputs from JETNET's intelligence software. Inspired by improved research and visual data presentation tools in JETNET's products, the tools were designed with formal presentations in mind, and can be customized to include a client's header and logo, along with selected data sets determined and configured by the user. With dozens of serial-number-specific and make/model fleet overviews, subscribers can customize data sets for a more sophisticated audience.

The Market Report format provides approximately 20 pages of model intelligence, including model specifications, fleet composition, market characteristics and insight, buying habits, and sales trends. The report function was designed with both novice and sophisticated subscribers in mind.

JETNET is actively researching 32,500 in-service helicopters worldwide, and their comprehensive database contains information on transactions for more than 59,200 retail helicopter sales over the last two decades, along with 12 makes and 146 models of both turbine and piston airframes. Subscribers also have access to detailed individual aircraft specifications with owner/operator contact information.

JETNET also recently launched JETNET for Salesforce on Salesforce AppExchange, empowering customers to access and import aircraft, companies and contacts from JETNET, including their simple step sync of chosen datasets. The new app allows JETNET and Salesforce clients to access and import JETNET company, contact, and aircraft data; create, update, and customize company, contacts, and aircraft records with a single click; maintain original—or create new—company relationships in aircraft records; navigate JETNET program links and records without leaving the Salesforce platform; and easily identify and sync data changes since your last visit.

JETNET employs a full-time staff of approximately 50 research specialists who contact industry professionals around the world each business day. They make real-time updates to the most comprehensive database of its kind.

The company will be offering demonstrations of all their software, including the Market Report feature. JETNET has invited HELI-EXPO attendees to learn more about their products and services in booth #3513.

As the leading provider of aviation market information, JETNET delivers the most comprehensive and reliable business aircraft research to its exclusive clientele of aviation professionals worldwide. JETNET is the ultimate source for information and intelligence on the worldwide business, commercial, and helicopter aircraft fleet and marketplace, comprised of more than 110,000 airframes. Headquartered in its state-of-the-art facility in Utica, NY, JETNET offers comprehensive, user-friendly aircraft data via real-time internet access or regular updates.




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MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

Traliant, an innovator in online sexual harassment training, today announced the availability of a new training course on the Fair Labor Standards Act. Designed for managers and supervisors, the 20-minute course covers FLSA fundamentals and how they apply in the workplace.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that establishes standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping and child labor. Enforced by the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, the FLSA applies to individuals working full time and part time, in both the private and public sector.

"When managers and supervisors aren't clear about FLSA rules, organizations can end up misclassifying employees and make other common mistakes that can result in violations and penalties," said Mike Pallatta, Traliant CEO and Co-Founder. "Our new training presents the FLSA essentials in a modern, interactive format that focuses on what employers need to know to comply with the law and maintain a positive workplace."

To learn more, please visit Traliant at: FLSA Training

Traliant's FLSA training explains key FLSA rules and concepts pertaining to the federal minimum wage, overtime pay, independent contractors, exempt and nonexempt employees, recordkeeping, child labor guidelines and more. Traliant training courses are mobile optimized to enable anytime access on laptops, smartphones and tablets.

About Traliant
Traliant was founded by industry veterans from some of the world's most successful compliance training companies to meet the challenge of transforming compliance training from boring to brilliant. Backed by Martinson Ventures, Traliant delivers award-winning, bite-sized training on an eLearning platform that enables fast and easy customization. Courses are available on numerous workplace topics including Diversity Training and Sensitivity Training. For more information, visit: http://www.traliant.com.



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NOVI, MICH. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

For the fifth year in a row Mastery Training Services has earned an Award of Excellence from the best of Elearning 2019 awards. Mastery Training Services was awarded the honor in the Content Aggregator Portal category. Learning executives and professionals worldwide vote for their favorite e-learning solutions, and Elearning! magazine recognizes the top 59 solutions across 19 categories.

The "Best of Elearning! Awards," celebrating its 15th year running, represents the industry gold standard for excellence. According to Elearning! magazine, "The program is a User's Choice Award whereby learning professionals vote via online ballot for best-in-class solutions. Eighty-five percent of professionals have personally recommended a learning solution to a colleague over the past 12 months and this awards program formalizes this personal recommendation process."

"We are so proud to be an Award of Excellence winner for the fifth year in a row," says Bill Marker, President of Mastery Training Services. "To be honored year after year based on the positive feedback from our clients reminds us how we are staying aligned to our mission of helping build more amazing organizations."

Mastery Training Services offers employers a comprehensive library of online training resources, as well as a number of support services. Mastery is focused on delivering high-quality training resources and offering clients the option to use Mastery as an extension of their training department, to manage and maintain learners and curricula, provide rich and detailed reporting, drive training completions, and more.

All of Mastery Training Services' Video On Demand courses are published on the MasteryTCN courseware platform, which provides continuity in the learner experience from one course to the next. All courses on the platform play across all devices and browsers, giving users the ultimate flexibility for when and where they can access training assignments.

Mastery Training Services offers a library of over 1500 video-based training courses covering a variety of topics for organizations of all sizes, across industries. Most of Mastery's library features HD video. If you are looking to train your workforce, click here.

About Mastery Training Services

Mastery Training Services is a leader in the corporate online training marketplace. We help organizations grow and become more successful with our comprehensive workplace training systems and services. In this way, Mastery fulfills its mission of helping build more successful, effective and amazing organizations.



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DALLAS (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

The Trade Group, an award-winning, trade show and experiential design firm, and Exhibitor Media Group, the award-winning leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, today announced that Stephanie Chavez has joined the ranks of the trade show industry's top talent by earning EXHIBITOR's Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) credentials.

The CTSM designation is awarded by EXHIBITOR in affiliation with Northern Illinois University Outreach and reflects adherence to the highest educational standards of trade show and event marketing (http://www.ctsm.com). Chavez will be recognized at the annual CTSM graduate awards ceremony at EXHIBITORLIVE in 2020.

Chavez, who serves as the Director of Marketing for The Trade Group in Dallas, successfully completed a multitude of CTSM classes classes over the past three years, a 250-question exam and a 124-page thesis (portfolio) in order to achieve certification. She is also one of the few CTSM graduates who work for a supplier (only 10 percent of CTSM designees are employed by suppliers).

According to Malcolm Gilvar, Executive Vice President at The Trade Group, "I am always amazed at what Stephanie is able to accomplish. She runs marketing for three companies, yet she still has the desire and dedication to complete her CTSM. Certainly, the knowledge she has gained through this process will significantly impact the quality and scope of The Trade Group's offerings."

For Chavez, who also leads marketing efforts for The Trade Group's sister companies Event Architecture and Abacus3, earning the CTSM designation was well worth her time and efforts. As she explains, "I am a firm believer that learning should never end. I also enjoy sharing what I learn with coworkers, clients and the students I teach at Texas Woman's University, the University of North Texas and elsewhere. The CTSM designation I've earned through EXHIBITOR Media Group and Northern Illinois University is something I will always treasure."

About EXHIBITORLIVE
EXHIBITORLIVE, the Conference for Best Practices in Trade Shows and Events, will be held March 29 - April 2, 2020, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. For more information, go to http://www.exhibitorlive.com.

About The Trade Group
The Trade Group is an award winning, full-service event marketing and creative design firm, specializing in trade shows, esports events and activations, corporate events, brand activations, retail merchandising, commercial graphics and experiential solutions. Since 1986, the company's team of live event, design and engineering experts has helped thousands of clients amplify their brands and successfully navigate a wide range of events and experiences. Clients rely on The Trade Group for: event ideation, creation and production; esports expertise; exhibit design and fabrication; graphic design and production; strategic marketing solutions; technology integration and more.

About Exhibitor Media Group
The leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, Exhibitor Media Group publishes the award-winning EXHIBITOR magazine, a monthly publication featuring best practices in trade show marketing. EXHIBITOR'S Learning Events include: EXHIBITORLIVE, the industry's top-rated conference and exhibition for trade show and corporate event marketing; EXHIBITORFastTrak accelerated learning conferences; and EXHIBITOR eTrak, professional online learning. Exhibitor Media Group is the founder and sponsor of CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer), the world's only university-affiliated professional certification program. (http://www.exhibitoronline.com) Follow EXHIBITOR on Facebook, Twitter (@EXHIBITOR) and join EXHIBITOR's LinkedIn discussion group



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NASHVILLE, TENN. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS) – an industry leader in the management of scholarships and other educational assistance programs – recently announced the launch of AIMobile, the first native mobile app for the company's proprietary application system, Applicant Information Manager (AIM).

Each year, more than 500,000 students use the 100% mobile responsive AIM website to apply for educational assistance. AIMobile gives users a fast, secure and convenient way to manage their account with ISTS.

Version 1.0 of the free app is optimized for applicants of scholarship programs and allows a user to log into their account, check the status of existing applications and supporting documents, change their email and password, review and manage program notifications, upload documents and more. Future versions of the app will feature additional functionality for student users as well as accommodate third-party users, such as guidance counselors providing a recommendation for a student.

"ISTS was a pioneer in the movement to paperless applications when we introduced AIM more than a decade ago and our commitment to providing students and clients with an optimal user experience is still top of mind today," said Carissa Miller, Director of Marketing. "We are already exploring opportunities for exciting enhancements to AIMobile and are excited to deploy those enhancements in 2020 and beyond."

Current participants in scholarship programs managed by ISTS can download AIMobile in the App Store or on Google Play. For details on ISTS' other tools and resources for students, check out applyISTS.com/students. To learn more about ISTS' administrative solutions for program sponsors, please visit applyISTS.com/program-management.

About International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS)
Founded in 1985, International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. provides comprehensive management of educational assistance programs, including scholarships, grants, loan repayment and tuition reimbursement. ISTS is a 100% women-owned company, focused on offering innovative technology and sustainable solutions to corporations, foundations, associations, unions and other organizations worldwide. For more information about ISTS, visit http://www.applyists.com.



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CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

RNL, the leading provider of higher education fundraising, enrollment, and student success solutions, welcomes two fundraising leaders to its deep and experienced team of philanthropy experts.

Justin Marquart is a fundraising professional with a depth of experience in both advancement and business. He's transformed donor engagement at top-tier institutions such as Washington State University and with organizations like the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. His early career was with Intel, and he brings a wealth of experience from higher education, health care, and the corporate world.

Chad Warren returns to RNL after his most recent role at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he served as senior vice president and executive director of the UNLV Alumni Association. Chad has also served as a senior leader at The Ohio State University, Florida State University, and the University of Dayton. Warren presents regularly for AFP, AMA, CASE, AGN, and has worked as an independent consultant.

Marquart and Warren join Greta Daniels, Jay Finney, and Meg Weber, who were announced in late 2019. All five serve as vice presidents and fundraising consultants.

"This is an incredible team of experienced, successful and goal-driven experts. These leaders are innovative thinkers who will shape donor engagement in the next decade. They are some of the most dynamic and inspired experts in the field," said Chris Bingley, senior vice president for fundraising at RNL, who also has two decades of experience as a campus fundraising professional and consultant. "We are fortunate to have such a creative and seasoned team to lead our ever-evolving innovations for donor engagement and giving."

RNL's fundraising experts are available for free consultations. Visit RuffaloNL.com/FundraisingConsultation to request a consultation and learn more.

About RNL
RNL is the leading provider of higher education enrollment, student success, and fundraising solutions. More than 1,900 colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations rely on RNL for advanced analytics, personalized engagement, and industry-leading insights to achieve their missions. The firm is focused on the entire lifecycle of enrollment and fundraising, assuring students find the right college or university, graduate on time, secure their first job in their chosen field, and give back to support the next generation. RNL conferences, research reports, papers, and articles help clients stay on top of current trends. Visit RuffaloNL.com.




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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

Vinpower Digital ("Vinpower," hereafter), a recognized global manufacturer and distributor of digital duplication equipment and accessories, has worked with Pioneer Corporation ("Pioneer," hereafter) on the BDR-212DBK 16x internal BD/DVD/CD Half Height Optical Disc Drives (ODD). Vinpower partnered with Pioneer, to enhance the DVD±R writing functionality for the BDR-212DBK line, providing increased quality output, especially for the popular single layer DVD5 (4.7GB) media recording.    

Vinpower is exhibiting this newly enhanced Pioneer BDR-212DBK drive at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall 1st floor, booth # 20439.

"Many of today's burner drives do not provide the necessary quality when it comes to burning recordable DVD's, explains Vinpower Digital's C.E.O., Calvin Chang. The newly enhanced Pioneer BDR-212DBK drive recognizes the importance of the DVD duplication market and in cooperation with Pioneer improved the Blu-ray drive's DVD capabilities, yet remain competitively priced."

The Pioneer BDR-212DBK drive has already offered many advantages to the standard half height burner drives as it is built using true Japanese design and parts for a stronger and more reliable drive. With Vinpower's support, Pioneer is able to improve the drive's burning performance by providing consistent and reliable burning of any file type for the duration of the duplication progress. This ensures the recordable DVD media will have a greater success rate when copying and greater reliability of playback. In addition, the enhanced BDR-212DBK will ensure even and uniform burning appearance across the full circumference of the disc every time, even if just burning 1 disc or during heavy use.

"The focus of most standard CD/DVD ODD manufacturers is to cost down, which directly affects the drive's performance and functionality, explains Vinpower Digital's Vice President, Ryan Swerdloff. The Pioneer BDR-212DBK drive is a throwback to a time when ODD drives were robust and better suited to the rigors of the demanding duplication market."

Contact Vinpower for more details, or visit http://www.vinpowerdigital.com to learn more about the benefits and capabilities of this drive.

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About Vinpower Digital
Vinpower Digital is the leading manufacturer of digital duplication equipment ranging from optical discs to flash memory. With our corporate office in Los Angeles, California, USA, production offices in Taipei, Taiwan, sales offices in China and Germany, we have the ability to deliver the most advanced and reliable digital duplication controllers, manual towers, and robotic autoloaders anywhere in the world. As a true manufacturer, Vinpower Digital has the ability to OEM/ODM customized applications and equipment for qualified vendors on a number of levels. Never satisfied with good enough, Vinpower Digital constantly pushes the envelope to develop new features and enhance their existing products to stay in tune with the customers' needs and expectations.

For further information on any or all of Vinpower Digital's line of duplicators, please visit our website at http://www.vinpowerdigital.com.



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DALLAS (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

UWorld has announced the release of their most recent infographic: Basic Study Tips Everyone Should Know. The infographic provides readers with some simple study tips to help them prepare for tests.

With this infographic, UWorld gives practical tips on how to study effectively. These tips include finding a quiet place to study, taking breaks, and forming a study group. The infographic also provides helpful tips for staying organized while in school which include keeping a calendar with due dates, finishing projects ahead of deadlines, and how to a classmate to share notes with you if you miss a day.

"At UWorld, we have mastered the art of teaching and preparing students to overcome the ever-changing challenges of exams. We ensure that every course is comprehensive, evidence-based, and offers a single-point resource," said Vice President of Marketing, JB Hinrichs. He continues by saying "As our company grows, we remain committed to developing preparatory products of the highest standards from only the most passionate and gifted educators."

For more tips on how to study, check out the infographic here.

About UWorld:

In 2000, while preparing for our own exams, we realized that there was a significant gap between what was taught and what was tested. We founded UWorld with the hope of creating quality preparation products to fill that gap. We work with educators to help students achieve high exam scores with proven methods of preparation that improve retention rates and aid in critical thinking.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

The Wall Street Technology Association (WSTA), a not-for-profit organization that provides financial technology and business professionals a forum to learn from and connect with each other, will host a panel discussion on "Cloud-First Design: Leveraging the Cloud" on January 16, 2020 in New York City. Panelists include representatives from financial services, Expel, Nuxeo, Tufin, and Zscaler. John Burke, CIO and Principal Research Analyst, Nemertes Research, will provide industry perspectives and moderate the discussion. For more information, please visit: https://www.wsta.org/events/event/cloud-first-design/

"Both development and operations change radically in a cloud-native and cloud-first world," notes Mr. Burke. "Old assumptions become traps, old team structures and processes become roadblocks, and plunging head first into cloud services can create operational and security blind spots. Our panel will provide crucial insights and tested practices that will help participants resolve, or better still avoid altogether, whole hosts of problems."

Panel Discussion Overview
If you're like most financial firms, you've already made a foray into the cloud. You may be using it for R&D or launched into full-production mode. Nemertes Research marks 2019 as "the year of the cloud:" the year in which more than half of all workloads have moved to the cloud.

But how does the shift to cloud affect your design practices? What are the "gotchas" and speed bumps that early adopters encountered?

This panel of industry experts will share insight into the practical and operational impact (and benefits) of cloud-native and cloud-first design. We'll share what to do, what not to do, and what to expect in terms of business benefits.

Topics covered will include:

Cloud True Cost of Ownership: What does it really cost, all-in, to move workloads to the cloud (including networking and storage costs)? How can financial firms factor that into their workload-placement decisions?

DevOps for cloud and multicloud

Leveraging open API platforms, and API management. What are open APIs, and how can they help? How should financial firms think about deploying API management solutions

Cloud migration: What workloads can and should be moved to cloud? What are the best practices for legacy migration?

Cloud and cloud security: As the perimeter dissolves, how should cybersecurity practices evolve to embrace the cloud?

Key technologies, including cloud management platforms, cloud service brokers, Kubernetes, containers, and more

About the Wall Street Technology Association
The WSTA facilitates educational and networking events where members meet and exchange ideas and best practices that assist them in effectively capitalizing on technology advances in areas such as Cybersecurity, Analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Management, Cloud, Blockchain, Digital, Architecture, etc. and dealing with financial industry business challenges. Founded in 1967, the WSTA is a not-for-profit association with a long history of evolving to meet the needs of its members.

The WSTA hosts seminars, roundtables, panel discussions, and social events. These events offer many opportunities to stay informed about leading technologies, as well as network and share information with industry colleagues. The WSTA's educational Digital News provides additional content and information about the WSTA and industry-related activities. The website is a dynamic resource for keeping on top of the latest information and offers access to additional resources including webinars, white papers, videos, and information about other industry events.

Nemertes Research is a global research-based advisory and consulting firm that analyzes the business value of emerging technologies. Since 2002, we have provided strategic recommendations based on data-driven operational and business metrics to help organizations deliver successful technology transformation to employees and customers. Simply put: Nemertes' better data helps clients make better decisions. http://www.nemertes.com



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INDIANAPOLIS (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

The story of Malala Yousafzai's journey will soon be a permanent fixture at the world's largest children's museum.

When a member of the Taliban shot Malala Yousafzai in the head on her way home from school, they had no idea what would happen. The 15-year-old Pakistani girl made a miraculous recovery, continued to fight for girls education and became the youngest ever Nobel Peace Prize recipient. Her battle for education and refusal to be stopped will now be featured alongside the stories of Anne Frank (1940s—child of the Holocaust), Ruby Bridges (1960s—one of the first to integrate schools in the American South) and Ryan White (1980s—AIDS activist) at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis in an exhibit called, The Power of Children. The exhibit highlights stories of courage, perseverance and tolerance. The most amazing part is that these are all accomplishments made by ordinary children who faced extraordinary hatred.

Malala knows all about hatred; it surrounded her from the time she started blogging about living under Taliban rule as a child. Speaking out for girls' education made her a target. In October 2012, a masked gunman boarded Malala's school bus and shot her in the head; he also shot two of her schoolmates. Instead of silencing Malala, her voice became louder. She cofounded Malala Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to building a world where every girl can choose her future. When she was 17 years old, she became the youngest person ever to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize because of her extraordinary efforts to make education a reality for every child. The Children's Museum feels that her courage can provide inspiration to visitors young and old.

"Our goal is to provide a safe environment for families to have critical conversations about real world issues," said Dr. Jeffrey H. Patchen, president and CEO, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. "Malala's courage to fight for her beliefs can help young people understand they don't have to succumb to racism, discrimination or bullying. They each have a voice and the power to make a positive difference in the world."
The Power of Children exhibit will feature the story of Malala Yousafzai's life, the challenges she faced as she attempted to get an education, and the positive impact she has had around the world. The museum will re-create her home in the Swat Valley and present information about her life, showing how she used the family computer to express her message. Overall, the exhibit will feature her legacy and also showcase other girls who stood up for the right to attend school.

"So here I stand . . . one girl among many," said Malala Yousafzai in a speech to the United Nations in 2013. "I speak— not for myself—but for all girls and boys. I raise up my voice—not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard. Those who have fought for their rights: Their right to live in peace. Their right to be treated with dignity. Their right to equality of opportunity. Their right to be educated."

"Malala embodies the true spirit and resilience of the valiant people of Pakistan. Her bravery and courage in the face of adversity has inspired millions around the world to stand up for the cause of education," said Dr. Asad Majeed Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States. "Today, Malala is a role model for the world's youth. While we pay tribute to Malala, I want to share that girls in Pakistan are emerging successfully across all walks of life. The Government of Pakistan remains committed to the social and economic empowerment of girls."

"We each play a part every day through the kindness we show others and the actions we take. Please join us to Celebrate The Power of Children: A Year of Action," said Patchen. Jan. 27 is the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz. April 8 is the 30th anniversary of Ryan White's death. July 12th is Malala's birthday, which the United Nations designated "Malala Day" in 2014. Nov. 15 is the 60th anniversary of Ruby Bridges integrating William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans.

You can watch video from the press conference and listen to interviews about what will comprise the new exhibit here. You may see more photos of Malala Yousafzai on the Malala Fund media page.

Follow us on social media (Facebook. Twitter @TCMIndy and Instagram - #TakeActionTCM) on Monday of each week to find out ways you can bring waves of change to your community for Celebrating The Power of Children: A Year of Action. The Malala portion of The Power of Children exhibit is slated to open in 2021.

The Power of Children exhibit is made possible by lead gifts from Deborah Simon, Efroymson Family Fund, Chase, National Endowment for the Humanities, Duke Energy Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome P. Martin, U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, The Cummins Foundation, and The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. Support for the addition of Malala Yousafzai's story is provided by Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation, Inc., and U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is proud to partner with Riley Children's at Indiana University Health, Old National Bank and Ice Miller LLP.

About The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit institution committed to creating extraordinary learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. For more information about The Children's Museum, visit http://www.childrensmuseum.org, follow us on Twitter @TCMIndy, Instagram@childrensmuseum, YouTube.com/IndyTCM, and Facebook.




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MORRISTOWN, N.J. (PRWEB) JANUARY 10, 2020

Suite360:Intervention is the nation's premier behavioral Intervention program that schools and districts around the country are using as a supplement- and in some cases, as a replacement for suspension or detention. Calexico Unified School District in California is using Suite360 for Restorative Practices to help turn student infractions into a learning experience and better equip them to make smarter choices moving forward.

For many students who commit infractions, detention and suspension is almost a welcome reprieve, as they typically miss class and complete 'busy' work that does not pertain to their offense or infraction. Suite360:Intervention immerses students in infraction-related content. The program includes a "making amends" section that requires the student to complete a reflection statement and sign a digital pledge.

"Suite360 gives students a chance to learn from their actions. Students complete informative lessons, write reflection statements, and pledge to make better decisions."

Elisa Ramirez, Assistant Superintendent, Calexico Unified School District

Suite360:Intervention lessons vary in length and can be customized to the student, infraction, or repeat offense. The lessons are often used in Tier Intervention, and can be completed in school, or at home on any web-enabled device.

The Suite360 Intervention lesson library includes hundreds of lessons covering infractions such as:

Drugs, Alcohol, and Vaping

Bullying and Cyberbullying

Digital Citizenship

Tardiness and Absenteeism

Respect

Racial Tolerance

Fighting and Aggression

Sexual Misconduct

Academic Integrity

LBGTQ Equity and Tolerance

About Evolution Labs
Evolution Labs improves student engagement and outcomes through its proprietary suite of tools for K-12 schools and districts, and Colleges and Universities. In K-12, the Company's Suite360 program delivers Social & Emotional Learning and Restorative Programming to Students, with additional programs for Parents and Staff to better equip them to be the school/district's ally. The Company's S360 program helps K-12 Independent Schools drive enrollment and retention. In Higher Ed, the Company's S360 program drives inquiries, applications, enrollment yield and student wellness/success. The team at Evolution Labs has served the educational sector for over 20 years, working with thousands of schools and engaging millions of students. Learn more at http://www.evpco.com.




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TORONTO (PRWEB) JANUARY 10, 2020

Myant Inc., pioneers in Textile Computing, will be exhibiting at CES 2020 in Las Vegas and showcasing a system of connected performance apparel (including a pair of connected cycling shorts) designed to augment fitness experiences, connecting athletes to their bodies, their training partners and coaches. Connected fitness represents just one facet of a life connected through textile that Myant is creating. These garments along with other connected textile form factors are poised to change the way people across society work, care for each other, and play.

The quantification of performance has become a critical aspect of training and performance optimization for athletes, and for cyclists in particular who have relied on performance quantification technologies to fine tune their performance, understand how to push harder, and when to pull back to avoid injury. The objective quantification of performance also serves as a motivational tool, helping to demonstrate progress over time and versus the competition. While many such tools exist, the individual measurement tools are often difficult to swap between bikes and the data generated from various tools are locked in their own platforms making it difficult to obtain a holistic view of performance.

Recognizing these challenges, Myant has been applying their expertise in textiles that can sense and react to the human body and is developing a line of fitness & performance apparel that consolidates numerous performance measurement tools into a single textile-based measurement platform. Different textile form factors (e.g. sports bra, underwear, sweat band, compression tights, etc.) all will have the ability to contribute data towards building a holistic picture of your performance and provide deeper context and understanding on how your broader life off the field (i.e. your sleep, your daily activity, etc.) is impacting your performance on the field. One such garment in development is a pair of connected cycling shorts with EMG sensors knitted directly into the textile which in combination with data captured by other connected garments (such as the connected athletic shoe or ECG shirt) enables access to a variety of performance metrics like fatigue, power output and blood/muscle oxygenation.

Other potential capabilities that can be integrated into fitness & performance apparel include posture detection and haptic feedback to correct form, heart rate via continuous ECG monitoring, respiration monitoring, blood pressure tracking, electrolyte-level monitoring via sweat sensing, activity tracking, electronically-controlled moisture management, and more. The cycling shorts and other fitness & performance interfaces will be on display in Myant's booth at CES 2020, happening January 7th to 10th in Las Vegas.

The data generated by these textile-based sensors will be fed to the Myant Platform which aggregates these different data types to provide a single holistic view of your fitness & performance. Using machine learning on the Myant Platform, users will also be able to identify and predict performance issues, unlocking a new level of optimization. The insights derived from this data can be shared back to the athlete but also shared with training partners and coaches to augment the training experience. Training partners can share their data via apps connected to the Myant Platform, providing the social motivation to improve and push through.

The optimization of performance through connected textiles is just one of the many possibilities enabled by the Myant Platform, which provides a continuous and ambient connection between people and their bodies, their communities, and their environments across all aspects of daily life (i.e. home, work, and play). Myant's presence at CES 2020 was designed to encourage others envision these possibilities, inspiring the world to challenge the way they see everyday textile and to reimagine the value that these objects can provide. Myant invites you to visit their booth at CES 2020 (Booth #43925, Sands Expo, Health & Wellness) to discover more about a world connected by textile.

For more information or to schedule a meeting with Myant at CES 2020, please contact:
Brian Fung
Marketing Strategist at Myant
brian.fung@myant.ca, 416-423-7906 x401

Frank Florio
VP, Strategy & Business Development at Myant
frank.florio@myant.ca, 416-423-7906 x421

About Myant Inc.
Myant has created the world's first platform that continuously and ambiently connects people to their bodies, to each other, and to the world around them. Using connected textiles that can sense and react to the human body and a platform that enables machine learning driven health and performance outcomes, Myant is on a mission to transform human connectedness. With an extensive patent portfolio, key exclusive relationships within the textile computing industry, a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, data scientists, fashion designers and knitting specialists, and over 80,000 ft² of manufacturing capacity, Myant is changing the way people across society connect. Connect with us to find out how we can help you create innovative solutions powered by connected textiles and the Myant Platform.

Visit https://www.myant.ca to learn more.



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PHOENIX (PRWEB) JANUARY 10, 2020

The Birth Injury Lawyers Group is pleased to launch a new $2,500 college scholarship for students diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

"As we work with medical specialists and life care planning experts, we see the challenges that those affected by cerebral palsy face," said attorney Robert Goldwater of the Birth Injury Lawyers Group. "That is why we started this scholarship to help dedicated students with cerebral palsy seize educational opportunities and fight for their goals."

Goldwater is a parent to triplets, two of whom were diagnosed with cerebral palsy, making his work as a birth injury lawyer especially meaningful to him.

Criteria for Cerebral Palsy Scholarship

To qualify as an eligible scholarship applicant, a student must have received a cerebral palsy diagnosis. They must currently be enrolled in high school with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher. Furthermore, the student must already have been accepted to a four-year university or college. All applicants are required to agree to the Terms and Conditions as outlined in the scholarship information page on the Birth Injury Lawyers Group website.

How to Apply for the Scholarship

Any student interested in applying for the Birth Injury Lawyers Group Cerebral Palsy Scholarship must complete the application form which includes a mechanism for uploading any relevant documents on the scholarship information page on the Birth Injury Lawyers Group website. Applicants may not email their applications and supporting documentation.

The deadline for applying for the Birth Injury Lawyers Group Cerebral Palsy Scholarship is June 15, 2020. The firm will contact the winner by email and/or phone in August of 2020.

How the Winner Will Be Determined

Goldwater's personal experiences with his children enable him to anticipate the challenges that students with cerebral palsy face. "I know that the winner of this scholarship will put it to good use in pursuit of a college degree," he said.

In keeping with this spirit, the Cerebral Palsy Scholarship will ask applicants to write and submit an essay responding to the following question:

"How has cerebral palsy affected your educational goals and how will the scholarship money help you in reaching your academic goals?"

The applicant will be chosen based on their background, academic achievements, and the essay that best embodies the spirit of hope that the Birth Injury Lawyers Group wishes to impart to children with cerebral palsy who might doubt their potential in life.

"The winner of this scholarship is someone we believe will make the most of it, will be an unstoppable force when it comes to pursuing their academic goals and their life goals," Goldwater says. "They shall serve as a role model, a living embodiment of the possibilities that lie ahead for someone with cerebral palsy. They will be a beacon of hope."

About the Birth Injury Lawyers Group

Robert Goldwater founded the Birth Injury Lawyers Group in 2003, a year after his wife gave birth to triplets who spent nearly the first year of their lives in various hospitals due to the numerous complications they suffered. His aim as a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney is to help families of children who suffer birth injuries, specifically those that could have been prevented were it not for negligence or medical malpractice.

To learn more about the Birth Injury Lawyers Group, call (800) 222-9529.



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OAK BROOK, ILL. (PRWEB) JANUARY 10, 2020

The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) today announced that its Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) specialty nursing certification program has been reaccredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC).

The CPEN is a national board certification earned by registered nurses (RNs) who demonstrate advanced knowledge and clinical judgment in all aspects of pediatric emergency care, including providing direct care, health care facilitation, education, and advocacy for pediatric emergency patients and their families.

"Infants and children have unique medical needs that must be considered when providing emergency services, and CPEN-certified RNs bring that essential pediatric emergency expertise to emergency care teams and the pediatric patients and families they care for," said BCEN Director of Certification and Accreditation, Amy Grand, MSN, RN.

"Reaccreditation demonstrates that the CPEN program continues to meet the highest industry standards and also serves as an independent indicator for nurses, consumers and healthcare organizations of the continued, consistent quality of the credentialing body—in this case, BCEN," said Grand.

Expert pediatric emergency nurses are needed and in demand. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality report, "Overview of Pediatric Emergency Visits, 2015: HCUP Statistical Brief #242":

Pediatric emergency visits constituted roughly 20% of all ED visits.

There were 30 million ED visits for children aged 18 or under.

17% of all children sought emergency care at least once.

Infants and children under age 5 accounted for 40% of pediatric ED visits.

There are over 5,200 CPENs delivering expert pediatric emergency care in mixed and pediatric emergency departments, children's hospitals, trauma centers, and prehospital and transport settings. The CPEN was introduced in January 2009 and deemed a Magnet-accepted certification program in February 2009.

What is accreditation?
Accreditation provides an impartial third-party validation that a certification program has met recognized national industry standards for the development, implementation and maintenance of that program. More specifically, ABSNC accreditation is a comprehensive and rigorous process whereby a nursing specialty certification body demonstrates that a particular certification program adheres to ABSNC's 18 accreditation standards including organizational autonomy, basis in a body of research-based knowledge, nondiscrimination, test development, validity, reliability, test administration, test security, fairness of passing score, recertification, confidentiality, and appeals.

ABSNC's announcement regarding reaccreditation of the CPEN is available at: https://www.absnc.org/news

About BCEN
Founded in 1980, the independent, not-for-profit Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) is celebrating 40 years of robust certification programs fostering empowered nurses across the emergency spectrum who contribute noticeably to patient care, safety and outcomes. Over 54,000 BCEN board certifications are currently held by registered nurses (RNs) who specialize in emergency, flight, critical care ground transport, pediatric emergency and trauma nursing. BCEN offers the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN), Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN), Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) and Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) certifications. The CEN, CFRN, CPEN, and TCRN certification programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC). Learn more at bcen.org. Follow BCEN on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.




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INDIANAPOLIS (PRWEB) JANUARY 10, 2020

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) was awarded four 2019 American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards. These awards are regarded as one of the most important and prestigious designations of excellence in nursing book publishing. Now in its 50th year, the AJN Book of the Year competition has recognized Sigma for the last 11 consecutive years.

The following Sigma books were recognized by AJN:

The Influence of Psychological Trauma in Nursing was awarded first place in the Nursing Education/Continuing Education/Professional Development category and first place in the Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing category. Authored by Karen J. Foli and John R. Thompson.

The Influence of Psychological Trauma in Nursing helps nurses gain awareness and knowledge about trauma and recovery so they can heal and bring holistic healing to others. The authors provide a primer on psychological trauma, helping readers identify and understand the common forms of trauma in society. Filled with examples, tools, assessments, and learning objectives, this book helps nurses move forward as trauma-informed caregivers.

Mastering Precepting: A Nurse's Handbook for Success, Second Edition, was awarded first place in the Medical-Surgical Nursing category and third place in the Education/Continuing Education/Professional Development category. Authored by Beth Ulrich.

The second edition of this book teaches preceptors both the science and art of precepting and empowers them to seek the support they need to be effective. For managers, it emphasizes the importance of providing nurse preceptors with positive and supportive experiences. For educators, it provides the information and knowledge required to develop and improve preceptor programs.

"The American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Awards recognize some of the best books in nursing publishing, and Sigma is pleased to have two books recognized in multiple categories for 2019," said Sigma Publisher Dustin Sullivan. "This year's awards raise the total for Sigma Publishing to 43 AJN Book of the Year Awards. I am proud of our authors and editorial team for maintaining such high publishing standards year after year, which in the end, benefits Sigma members and nurses everywhere."

These 2019 AJN recipients are available for purchase in the Sigma Marketplace and bookstores throughout the world.

About Sigma:
The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. Founded in 1922, Sigma has more than 135,000 active members in over 100 countries and territories. Members include practicing nurses, instructors, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and others. Sigma's more than 540 chapters are located at more than 700 institutions of higher education throughout Armenia, Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, England, Eswatini, Ghana, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malawi, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, the United States, and Wales. Learn more at SigmaNursing.org




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INDIANAPOLIS (PRWEB) JANUARY 10, 2020

Sigma is proud to announce a new scholarship available for nursing students made possible through a gift to the Sigma Foundation for Nursing. The Helene Fuld Trust Scholarship will be available to students currently enrolled in or admitted to either an Accelerated Second Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at an accredited US school of nursing.

The scholarship, up to US $5,000, will be awarded per academic year, beginning with the 2020-2021 academic year. Applications will open in early January 2020 and will close in April 2020.

"Thanks to the generous support of the Helene Fuld Trust, Sigma can now offer academic scholarships to help students offset the cost of their nursing education," says Sigma President Richard Ricciardi. "This new scholarship will change lives, and it directly impacts Sigma's mission of developing nurse leaders anywhere to improve healthcare everywhere."

To view the submission requirements and learn more about the Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship, please visit SigmaNursing.org/Scholarships.

About Sigma:
The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. Founded in 1922, Sigma has more than 135,000 active members in over 100 countries and territories. Members include practicing nurses, instructors, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and others. Sigma's more than 540 chapters are located at more than 700 institutions of higher education throughout Armenia, Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, England, eSwatini, Ghana, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malawi, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, the United States, and Wales. Learn more at SigmaNursing.org



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BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WASH. (PRWEB) JANUARY 10, 2020

Orbridge, a global tour operator specializing in small-group educational travel, is thrilled to announce an ongoing commitment in 2020 to the responsible care of the health of our planet with reforestation efforts on Department of Natural Resource-owned lands.

"Trees and forests play an essential role in keeping our planet healthy," says Jim Staples, founder of Orbridge. "We aim to create transformational and responsible travel experiences, and in order to do so, our team is working to enhance our core value of environmental consciousness at home and abroad," Staples adds.

In addition to planting 100,000 more trees in 2020 to jumpstart forest recovery, halt soil erosion, provide habitat, and improve air quality, Orbridge dedicates itself to recycling and using recycled materials, minimizing printing, and partnering with eco-friendly vendors. Noteworthy among future programming plans is the new expedition vessel for exploring Antarctica. One of the "greenest" in the world, it is "clean ship" certified with lower emissions and lower fuel consumption, and mandates an onboard program calling for the elimination of all single-use plastics, and usage of biodegradable cleaning products, sustainable seafood, and fair-trade, organic coffees and teas only.

By partnering with U.S. State Forests and implementing sustainability practices in its portfolio of enriching adventure itineraries, Orbridge is helping to offset the impact of emissions for the benefit of current and future generations.

About Orbridge
Celebrating a dozen years of educational travel, Orbridge specializes in small-ship voyages and escorted journeys focusing on natural history, culture, and cuisine throughout North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. A complete listing of Orbridge travel experiences including full program details is available at Orbridge.com/destinations. Those interested in available travel dates and placing a reservation should call (866) 639-0079.



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GATLINBURG, TENN. (PRWEB) JANUARY 10, 2020

As part of its largest expansion ever, this year Anakeesta is adding new, exciting ways for guests to enjoy an authentic outdoor Smoky Mountain experience in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. The city that's grown from a dirt road into the United States' most visited mountain town will celebrate its 75th Anniversary in 2020. And it's still growing up.

Anakeesta's new one-of-a-kind observation tower will become the tallest point in downtown Gatlinburg. Perched on the summit of the mountain, visitors will enjoy breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and surrounding states.

"Our iconic tower will be the crowning element on top of Anakeesta mountain," co-founder and co-owner Bob Bentz, who also designed the tower, shared. "Visitors travel from all over the world to enjoy the beauty of the Smoky Mountains, and now they will be able to experience 360-degree panoramic views right in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg."

Anakeesta's $6 million dollar expansion in 2020, its biggest to date, is now underway with plans to be ready this summer. Beginning later this month, everyone can watch Anakeesta grow through its live construction camera feed online at http://www.anakeesta.com/here-we-grow-again-2020/.

Opening just two-and-a-half years ago in September 2017, the mountaintop destination has invested a total of $30 million, continually adding shopping, dining, and fun outdoor entertainment for families to explore nature. Soon, even more adventure will await Anakeesta guests who ride 600 feet up the mountain on the Chondola's open-air four-person chairlift or enclosed gondola cabin or the Ridge Rambler Adventure Truck.

"Just when we thought the views couldn't get any better, Anakeesta gives us views like never before," Mark Adams, CEO/President of the Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, explained. "This expansion is going to give our visitors even more reasons to come to Gatlinburg."

In addition to the tower, the current project promises to double Anakeesta's dining capacity. A new Smokehouse and Brewery restaurant will seat close to 300 guests who can delight in Southern BBQ favorites. Diners will be surrounded by fabulous mountain vistas from a glass-enclosed, climate-controlled indoor area or a spacious outdoor patio. The new restaurant will also serve local craft beers at an inside bar and a walk-up window.

"This restaurant is truly unique. Where else can you dine and enjoy the sun setting over the Smoky Mountains or watch the clouds roll in through the valley below?" Bentz said. "Every seat from the Smokehouse restaurant will offer views of Mt. LeConte, the highest mountain peak that is completely within Tennessee."

Just outside the storybook-styled restaurant, a new family-friendly water feature, designed to resemble a Tennessee mountain creek complete with waterfall will help kids of all ages keep cool. Additional walk-up windows will offer frozen yogurt and pizza. Guests can enjoy listening to live music from a new stage, relax together by two additional mountaintop firepits, and unwind at a Vista Garden's new coffee and snack shop – all while overlooking the forested peaks and valleys of the country's most visited national park.

"We listen to what our guests want and their feedback has inspired many of these exciting additions," Michele Canney, Anakeesta VP of Marketing and Sales, explained. "More places to eat, adding areas for families to play and discover nature, and creating spaces to relax and enjoy these incredible views is what is important."

Anakeesta is also adding a new play area for families to enjoy, featuring whimsical treehouses connected by a net challenge course and areas to swing and relax. Finally, a new accessible boardwalk will be built to extend Anakeesta's botanical garden walkway. The trail winds its way into the beautiful Vista Gardens, where the new, yet-to-be named, observation tower will stand.

All of these exciting additions will complement existing activities like the Children's Treehouse Village Adventure, BearVenture play area, Dueling Ziplines, Rail Runner mountain coaster and the Treetop Skywalk. At more than 800' long the Treetop Skywalk is the longest tree-based bridge in North America with a spectacular series of suspension bridges hanging 50-60 feet in the air between trees.

Experience all Anakeesta has to offer in 2020 as an Annual Pass Holder, especially now that memberships include NEW BENEFITS including 15% discounts on all food and beverage, retail, ziplining and mountain coaster rides. Benefits also include a free pass for a friend and free admission to VIP parties throughout the year to kick off seasonal events.

Anakeesta is located in and above the heart of downtown Gatlinburg at 576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (traffic light #5). Visit http://www.anakeesta.com or call 865-325-2400 for tickets and more information, including winter hours.

About Anakeesta Anakeesta is an authentic outdoor mountaintop experience for all ages located on 70 acres of pristine forested land nestled in and above the heart of downtown Gatlinburg at 576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (traffic light #5).

Anakeesta is a Cherokee Indian word referring to high ground, chosen to capture the authentic Smokies heritage that guests will experience. Play, eat, shop and relax surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at Anakeesta, voted the best attraction of the year in 2018 by the TnHTA. Visit http://www.anakeesta.com or call 865-325-2400 for tickets and more information.

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SCHAUMBURG, ILL. (PRWEB) JANUARY 10, 2020

SMG3Rx, a clinical mobility platform powered by Strategic Mobility Group (SMG3), has announced that it will be attending the HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) Global Conference & Exhibition taking place on March 9–13, 2020.

HIMSS is the can't-miss health information and technology event of the year, where professionals throughout the global health ecosystem connect for the education, innovation, and collaboration they need to reimagine health and wellness for everyone, everywhere.

"I am looking forward to having SMG3Rx attend the upcoming HIMSS conference in Orlando, Florida. It is a testament to the growth of our healthcare division in 2019, and HIMSS provides us with a substantial opportunity to showcase the value we can bring to hospitals," said President & CEO, Nancy Gorski. "Ultimately, our goal is to better lives using technology, and HIMSS allows us to share our vision with key stakeholders."

Clinical mobility enhances communication by improving staff communication, increasing patient care, and making information more readily available for medical professionals. With SMG3Rx, healthcare operations will have access to industry-leading hardware and software, coupled with consultation services to make sure the device implementation runs smoothly.

"The SMG3Rx team is incredibly excited to showcase our expanding solutions portfolio at HIMSS", said Vice President of Sales, Eric Holmes. "What separates SMG3Rx is how we approach execution. Not only do we provide hospitals with hardware and software, but design a full mobility solution that includes implementation and mobile device management to achieve the highest level of security, performance, and reliability".

SMG3Rx will be exhibiting at booth #274 along with Chicago Cloud Group will be exhibiting at booth #4293.

To schedule an appointment with SMG3Rx at HIMSS please visit https://smg3rx.com/himss-2020.

About SMG3Rx
Strategic Mobility Group (SMG3) offers a Clinical Mobility Platform, SMG3RX, to solve communication workflow challenges through state-of-the-art software and mobile technology. Our team of knowledgeable experts is dedicated to providing innovative and cost-effective solutions for nurses and doctors to increase operational efficiency in hospitals. We want to streamline the systematic complexity of healthcare communications through the integration of mobile technology devices and software upgrades, coupled with a complete professional services package. Learn more about SMG3Rx at http://www.smg3rx.com.

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MIDDLEBURG, VA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 10, 2020

"I am pleased to extend my congratulations to the faculty and staff of Foxcroft School," wrote U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner of Virginia. "Your focused efforts to give young women the opportunity to develop computer science skills will help bridge the gender gap in the field in the coming years. I commend you for this important work and your dedication to helping your students succeed."

Foxcroft one of the top girls boarding school is one of only six schools in Virginia and 490 worldwide to earn the AP Computer Science Principles Female Diversity Award. Schools receiving the Award have either 50% or higher female representation in one of the two AP computer science courses or a percentage of the female computer science examinees meeting or exceeding that of the school's female population.
"This recognition is a proud moment for Foxcroft," said Head of School Cathy McGehee. "Our school is leading the way in STEM education for girls by encouraging our students in record numbers to participate in computer science. The technology field is one where women continue to be underrepresented and efforts such as ours can make a difference."

Schools honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have expanded girls' access in AP Computer Science courses. Out of more than 18,000 secondary schools worldwide that offer AP courses, only 685 have accomplished this.

"By inviting many more young women to advanced computer science classrooms, Foxcroft School has taken a significant step toward preparing all students for the widest range of 21st-century opportunities," said Trevor Packer, College Board Senior Vice President of the AP Program. "We hope this inspires many other high schools to engage more female students in AP Computer Science and prepare them to drive innovation."

AP computer science course participation has increased worldwide by 135% since 2016, broadening STEM career opportunities for more students. The number of female, rural, and underrepresented minority students taking AP computer science exams has more than doubled in that period.

Providing female students with access to computer science courses contributes to gender parity in the industry's high-paying jobs and drives innovation, creativity, and competition. According to UNESCO's Institute of Statistics, less than 30% of the world's researchers are women; in North America and Western Europe, it's just 32%. Research shows women are more likely to pursue computer science if they're given the opportunity to explore it in high school.



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BOCA RATON, FLA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 10, 2020

The value of healthy vision can't be overstated, and the most potent method of sustaining quality of sight is via a preventative approach. Leading eye care doctor, Brent Bellotte MD., champions such proactive care, advising that annual examinations are pivotal in the prevention and cure of many common eye diseases.

Eyesight is something that many take for granted until a problem occurs. Eye disease is very common and, in a large majority of cases and if discovered early, can be diagnosed and treated before any deterioration to vision occurs. The key to good eye health is regular checkups, ideally every year, according to leading ophthalmologist, Brent Bellotte MD, lead clinician at the West Boca Eye Center.

Eye disease and preventative treatment go hand in hand, something that's especially true as a person ages. This makes annual eye examinations even more vital as time goes by, allowing a professional to notice any initial subtle signs and symptoms of a problem and preventing degeneration that could lead to life-changing visual disturbances and even blindness.

The Most Common Eye Diseases And How They're Treated

While the diagnosis of rare conditions is, of course, a reason for regular eyesight checks, the more common conditions can be no less devastating if allowed to progress.

The formation of cataracts happens so slowly that they often go unnoticed until vision declines to a significant level. They can occur in one or both eyes and cause the lens responsible for clear vision to cloud over, causing blurriness and eventual loss of vision. Most people regard cataracts as a part of the aging process, but they can also form after an injury to the eye or from another disease.

Early diagnosis and monitoring will determine as and when treatment becomes necessary—a relatively easy procedure by which the damaged lens is removed and an intraocular lens is implanted in its place. Such an operation generally takes place during day surgery, with a return to normal vision and activities within a few days to weeks.

Macular degeneration is a potentially serious eye condition that can arise due to aging or perhaps a genetic predisposition. Catching this potential cause of blindness at the earliest stages is crucial to slowing its evolution and ensuring the best vision for the longest time.

Glaucoma is another sight-threatening affliction that, if diagnosed and treated early, can be controlled. This is a condition in which pressure builds within the eye, and without treatment to reduce this can destroy the optic nerve and cause blindness.

Entropion is an uncomfortable eye disease that causes the edge of the eyelid and eyelashes to curl inwards, irritating the cornea. If allowed to progress the eye can become ulcerated, sensitive to light, and ultimately cause permanent visual impairment. It's usually associated with burns or injury to the eye/s or as a complication of surgery.

Another common eye disease seen in all ages is that of conjunctivitis. Not only does it lead to inflammation of the lining of the eyelids that causes pain, itching, and burning, it's also extremely contagious so early diagnosis and treatment are essential.

Prevention Is Better Than Cure

When it comes to eyesight it's a case of forewarned is forearmed. In most cases, even serious conditions, such as glaucoma, can be effectively treated and controlled, as long as they're discovered at an early stage. This is why regular eye examinations by a specialist are so important. Because many of these conditions can be genetic, people of all ages should consider a proactive approach with regular annual checks.

The need for these only intensifies as the years go by because these common conditions are regularly discovered as part of the aging process. The highly skilled team at the West Boca Eye Center, led by Brent Bellotte MD, is dedicated to the continuing visual health of their patients.

To discover more about annual checks and preventative treatment, as well as corrective surgery and procedures for all types of eye disease or poor health, visit https://westbocaeyecenter.com




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ALEXANDRIA, VA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 10, 2020

The Association for Talent Development's latest research to measure the pulse of the profession culminated with today's release of the Talent Development Capability Model, a framework to guide TD professionals on the knowledge and skills they need to develop themselves, others, and their organizations.

"The new model underscores how specialized knowledge about how to create, deliver, foster, and measure learning is essential to TD's ability to boost the potential of our learners and deliver value to the organizations we serve," says Courtney Vital, associate vice president of education at ATD.

In late 2018—for the ninth time in 41 years—ATD set out to define talent development (TD) today and to create concrete career paths for TD professionals with roles and levels into the next five years. More than 3,000 practitioners from 73 countries (23 percent of respondents were from outside the United States) evaluated the importance of 197 competencies for successful job performance now and in the future, and those results became the basis of the model. The survey was the largest ever completed on behalf of competency model research.

Noted in its accompanying book Capabilities for Talent Development, the research confirms that talent development is no longer simply focused on the tactical aspects of the design and delivery of learning. Instead, the TD field has become a key element in the success and competitive advantage of organizations, making its practitioners essential partners with all areas of a business in achieving organizational goals.
Key business trends that inform how talent development must approach its work include:

    digital transformation and disruption

    innovation and adaptability

    contingent or gig workforce

    demographics of workers.

The latest research captured the major shifts in society and the larger business landscape since the previous model was published. The major changes in the TD field were identified through a comprehensive literature review, expert practitioner interviews, and advisory panel discussions. These trends spanned a variety of areas in business, technology, learning, science, and the profession itself.

"Talent development complements and supplements other organizational functions to prepare and enable the workforce to achieve the strategic aims of the business," says Tony Bingham, president and CEO of ATD. "Talent development clearly owns specific functions in their direct execution (such as training, performance improvement, and career development), but it also influences the broader talent management and HR ecosystem (such as talent acquisition, selection, succession planning, engagement, and performance management). It is this combination of owning and influencing that establishes a strategic framework for talent development professionals to grow their own capabilities and increase the value they bring to their work."

Previously, ATD published competency models. This new model highlights capabilities over competencies.

"Competence refers to having the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a job. It remains integral to performance and is one element of capability; however, capability is about adapting and flexing to meet future needs," according to Capabilities for Talent Development. "ATD's focus has broadened to helping TD professionals build capability that will not only help them be competent performing their work today, but also prepared for challenges they'll face in the future."

The new Capability Model is structured around three domains of practice, which include 23 capabilities:

    that derive from interpersonal skills (Building Personal Capability)

    that come from building professional knowledge related to developing people and helping them learn (Developing Professional Capability)

    that affect an organization's ability to drive toward results and mission success (Impacting Organizational Capability).

Capabilities for Talent Development offers an in-depth look at the model and its components, drawing from the research behind it. Inside are application tips for individuals, educators, and organizations as well as examples and interviews with thought leaders that describe an exciting future ahead for the talent development field.
Learn more about ATD's new Talent Development Capability Model at td.org/capability-model.

Capabilities for Talent Development: Shaping the Future of the Profession
ISBN: 9781947308893 / 128 Pages / Paperback, PDF
td.org/books/capabilities-for-talent-development
To order books from ATD Press, call 800.628.2783.

About ATD
The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is the world's largest professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees, improve performance, and help to achieve results for the organizations they serve. Originally established in 1943, the association was previously known as the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD).

ATD's members come from more than 120 countries and work in public and private organizations in every industry sector. ATD supports talent development professionals who gather locally in volunteer-led U.S. chapters and international member networks and with international strategic partners.

For more information, visit td.org.



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MIAMI (PRWEB) JANUARY 10, 2020

Gideon Gratsiani, the Miami-based but nationally-focused expert in commercial and residential real estate auctions, sees a different landscape than most investors.

Despite America's strong economic growth, several billion dollars of properties will be sold at auctions this year, for many reasons. When asked what makes someone outstanding at identifying great investment properties, the answer was simple: "Obsession with the micro and perspective with the macro."

Mr. Gratsiani's ability to find the truth inside a property's financial statements and the property's local economy has allowed him to find undervalued assets with significant profitability.

Mr. Gratisiani's perspective is that the macro-level movement of commercial real estate has been overly bullish. This confidence has led to mistakes and errors, resulting in foreclosures and forced sales. Led by Mr. Gratsiani, CRE-Pro has developed a unique process for successfully identifying and winning profitable properties at auction.



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DALLAS (PRWEB) JANUARY 11, 2020

Parker University, the health and wellness college that is the 4th-fastest growing school in the state announced the hiring of Clint Gilchrist as its new CFO. Gilchrist, a CPA, was previously controller for Southern Methodist University. He will begin January 7.

"I'm honored to be at Parker University during this exciting time in our history. I'm grateful to be able to play a part in continuing Dr. Parker's legacy and enhancing the educational experience for our students under the visionary leadership of President Morgan and the Board." he said.

The timing of the appointment couldn't be at a more crucial juncture. Parker University enrollment is at an all-time high. This past November, half its campus was destroyed in a freak tornado that blew through the area. This unfortunate event is now being used as a catalyst to raise funds to build a new outpatient chiropractic clinic, modernize research facilities, and enhance the student experience.

"It's more important than ever that we have someone like Clint help us navigate these expansion years," said Parker President William E. Morgan. "His experience in strategic financial operations for higher universities will serve us well."

The year 2020 marks both the 100th birthday of Dr. Parker and the 125th anniversary of the discovery of chiropractic. The school hopes to celebrate by showcasing a modern, rebuilt facility.
With CFO Gilchrist at the helm, it seems highly likely they will be successful.

About Parker University

Parker University was founded in 1982 by Dr. James William Parker, originally as Parker College of Chiropractic; in 2011, it changed the name as its curriculum expanded. Today it is the 4th fastest growing college in Texas, according to the Dallas Business Journal. Parker University has 1,500 students and 27 academic programs including its famed chiropractic program along with master's degrees in neuroscience, clinical neuroscience, and functional nutrition. Currently, Parker University's chiropractic cohort is the second largest of any campus in the world.



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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) JANUARY 11, 2020

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences celebrates five years of providing education focused on concussion care and rehab in partnership with ImPACT Applications. This collaboration has helped develop concussion specialists in the fields of athletic training, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.

Since its launch, the Master of Health Science offering has expanded from the ImPACT Trained Athletic Trainer (ITAT) credential to the ImPACT Trained Occupational Therapist (ITOT) and ImPACT Trained Physical Therapist (ITPT) credentials.

"Seeing the evolution of our collaboration with the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is a sign that we are heading in the right direction," said Michael Wahlster, ImPACT Applications' Chief Executive Officer. "They are pioneering the expansion of concussion knowledge in higher education by providing future athletic trainers, physical therapists, and occupational therapists specialized training."

The decision to add additional ImPACT Applications' credential offerings stems from the need for multidisciplinary concussion care teams. Under this model, students learn the various roles needed to improve their patients' outcomes while making objective rehabilitation and return to activity decisions.

This model encourages clinicians to work together instead of relying on one healthcare provider to make treatment and rehab decisions. Through collaboration, students learn how to work together to provide comprehensive concussion care.

This fall, Dr. Johanna Hurtubise, a leading concussion expert from Canada, will instruct the evidence-based Concussion Management course that is shared across post-professional programs at the University. "My research focuses on the neural control of movement following concussion," said Dr. Hurtubise. "Specifically, my research is interested in cognitive-motor integration performance following a concussive incident. I'm excited to teach this course at the University of St. Augustine."

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is an emerging leader of comprehensive health sciences education. Part of that leadership is the incorporation of industry-relevant certificates and CEUs into the coursework that benefit both the student and the employer. Dr. Jordan Utley who championed introduction of the ImPACT Trained credential program shared that "students who take the course will wear the ITAT, ITPT or ITOT credential behind their name, which employers recognize – the proven way of preparing our students to lead in healthcare." The ImPact credetial can be earned by taking the IPE7255 Evidence-based Concussion Management course.

About ImPACT Applications:

ImPACT Applications, Inc. is the maker of ImPACT, ImPACT Pediatric, and ImPACT Quick Test, all FDA cleared Class I & II medical devices that assist in the assessment and management of concussion. ImPACT Applications also offers the FDA cleared ImPACT Baseline Test to home-based users worldwide.

ImPACT Applications products are used by most major medical centers, professional sports leagues and teams, colleges, high schools, and select military units. Since 2002, ImPACT Applications has administered more than 18 million tests to over 11 million users. For more information, visit https://impacttest.com/.

About the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences:

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that offers degree programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, nursing, education and health care administration, as well as continuing education programs. Founded in 1979, USAHS educates students through its network of campuses in San Marcos, California; St. Augustine and Miami in Florida; and Austin and Dallas in Texas. USAHS graduates the largest number of masters and doctoral students in physical therapy and occupational therapy in the United States. USAHS is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and depicts its commitment to social responsibility through its Certified B Corp status.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 11, 2020

DMG Investments announced today that Christian O'Lone has been named Regional Property Manager of Student Housing. In his new role, Mr. O'Lone will oversee student housing markets in New York, Texas and South Carolina. Christian O'Lone began his Property Management career in Tallahassee as an Assistant General Manager and Bookkeeper, managing Class A student housing properties with over 1,300 beds, as well as in value-add communities. During his career, Mr. O'Lone has acquired experience in acquisitions, dispositions, and new starts. Mr. O'Lone has been directly accountable for the turn process of his properties and has consistently delivered on-time and under-budget results. He has trained and driven his teams to increase leasing velocity and to become leaders in the market.

About DMG Investments
Headquartered in New York City at 100 Wall Street, DMG Investments LLC ("DMG") was established in 2013 as the US subsidiary of DoThink Holding Group, a well-known real estate developer in China.
 
DMG focuses on real estate acquisitions, development and management as well as financing. Leveraging the expertise of a team of dedicated real estate professionals with decades of experience creating and adding value for investors, DMG has amassed a portfolio of best-in-class assets across the US in dynamic markets in New York, New Jersey, Texas, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and South Carolina.
 
As the portfolio continues to grow, DMG is dedicated to providing amenities and services that enhance the livability of each project be it in the student housing, traditional multifamily or condominium sector. In the years to come, the goal of DMG is to become a global real estate enterprise with a world-class reputation for sustainable development and a business philosophy that emphasizes the importance of delivering value for investors, owners and residents.



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NAGPUR, INDIA (PRWEB) JANUARY 11, 2020

The integrative healing power of Ayurveda offers simple and effective ways to alleviate the suffering that too often accompanies cancer, says American integrative psychiatrist Dr. Judith E. Pentz, who will speak Jan. 12 at the Psychiatric Aspects of Cancer Management conference at the Psychiatric Society in Nagpur, India.

For many years, Pentz's research on her forthcoming book, Cleanse Your Body, Reveal Your Soul (Mango Publishing, Spring 2020) has brought her to Nagpur in search of ways to break past the limits of allopathic medicine, especially in mental health. With the support of Sunil Joshi, M.D. (Ayu), who leads the Vinayak Panchakarma Chikitsalaya clinic in Nagpur, Pentz says, she has found Ayurveda "to be the most balancing, complete medical approach in maintaining and returning to a level of well-being."

Now Pentz will share ways that Ayurveda can improve quality of life for cancer patients. The conference, which is presented in association with Vidarbha Psychiatric Association Academy of Medical Sciences, brings together psychiatrists and other physicians treating patients with cancer.

In the United States, Pentz leads a program in the department of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico that educates psychiatric trainees in the University of Arizona's integrative medicine module.

The opportunity to present this work to psychiatrists in India has tremendous implications for palliative care, as well as preventive well-being. "Basic nutritional changes can quickly improve the quality of a person's life," she says. "Integrative healing benefits everyone because it calms the senses and nourishes at so many levels."

Pentz first met conference host Dr. Vivek Kirpekar, a psychiatrist in Nagpur, in 2011 when she shared her approaches to applying Ayurveda to nutritional choices for mental health patients.

In Cleanse Your Body, Reveal Your Soul, Pentz tells about her search to find a healing for her psychiatric clients that couldn't be found in mainstream practices. "There must be a better way," she thought, and so she traveled to India for an ancient ayurvedic cleanse—panchakarma—and found more than healing practices for her clients. She found a way to return to her soul.

Her story is woven through this practical, accessible book that invites readers to participate in transformative ways to heal what they thought could never be healed. "The experience changed me at the cellular level," she says. "That is why the changes it brings are powerful, deep and sustainable."

FOR INTERVIEWS
Dr. Judith Pentz is available for interviews on:

Palliative support for cancer patients through Ayurveda

Sustainable wellness through the ayurvedic practice of panchakarma

Simple, practical daily habits of self-care

Self-care for the caregiver

Integrative practices such as nutritional support and mind/body/spirit techniques

About Cleanse Your Body, Reveal Your Soul

Coming Spring 2020 from Mango Publishing. https://mango.bz/

Cleanse Your Body, Reveal Your Soul offers a practical map for creating sustainable life changes that promote well-being. Written by American integrative psychiatrist Dr. Judith Pentz, Cleanse Your Body, Reveal Your Soul provides not only the tools and practices of the Ayurveda—it provides a compassionate yet compelling path that bridges Western and Eastern audiences. "So many of us yearn to say with authority that we have been able to expand into being much more present in our lives, to experience our lives through new eyes—this book takes you there," Pentz says.

FOR PRE-ORDERS OF CLEANSE YOUR BODY, REVEAL YOUR SOUL
Go to http://www.drpentz.com to be added to a mailing list, and you'll be the first to know!



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LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) JANUARY 12, 2020

Matatalab, the world's leading STEAM education solution provider, was showcased for the first time at CES 2020 from Jan. 7 to Jan. 10. Located in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Matatalab's booth gained considerable popularity and publicity from enthusiastic visitors eager to learn about STEAM education for kids.

While coding is widely perceived as suitable for older children and can be learned through computers, the Matatalab Coding Set is designed for children from 4 to 9 years old to help them develop computational thinking and cognitive capabilities with no screen needed. These features make Matatalab's products are most competitive in the industry. A new Matatalab Lite also recently joined the product collections and enriched the lineup and consumers' choices.

With the usage of Matatalab's simple sign blocks and diversified activities, educators have found it easy to introduce the concept of coding to nonliterate children. They are also surprised by the variety of extra adventures provided by the expansion add-ons. The Artist and Musician Add-on allows children to develop the artistic areas of their personalities and educate them about the basics of composing and drawing. The Animation Add-on provides advanced moving patterns for the robot. Sensing Add-on gives a new twist to the coding set by adding a programmable remote to control the robot.

Apart from general attendees, Matatalab's booth attracted many prominent figures in the education industry, including educational technology expert Elliott Masie and Joseph South, Chief Learning Officer of the International Society for Technology in Education. Chief Operating Officer Tony Zheng introduced his insights into the future of education and demonstrated the Matatalab Coding Set for the audience.

"People often misunderstand coding as something only older kids could learn, but it's not. Coding is a way of thinking and achieving things. Through processes such as debugging and algorithm designing, kids will approach challenges more strategically and methodically," says Mr. Zheng.

About Matatalab
Matatalab is an education technology company dedicated to providing innovative STEAM education solutions for educational institutions and families worldwide. Through a series of tangible coding products and coding enlightenment, Matatalab helps to cultivate computational thinking skills and to prepare children for the digital world. For more information about Matatalab, please visit http://www.matatalab.com.



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TAMPA, FLA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 12, 2020

The Tampa Museum of Art officially kicked off its 100-year centennial celebration on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

Patrons and Members attending the kickoff enjoyed a VIP reception, a special exhibition 'The Making of A Museum: 100 Years, 100 Works', which features 100 important works from its permanent collection, the unveiling of TMA's history book, and a cake celebration.

The 100 objects selected for the exhibition represent works important to founding the Museum and the growth of its permanent collections. With significant holdings of ancient Greek and Roman art, as well as Modern and Contemporary art, the collection is unique. Today, the Museum's collection includes over 7,000 objects with works of art acquired each year. In this exhibition, objects made in an array of media and created over different periods of time are juxtaposed to create new dialogues. Together, the works on view reveal the story of the Tampa Museum of Art.

From its beginnings as Tampa Museum of the Fine Arts (1920-1923) to the burgeoning Tampa Art Institute (1923-1966) and the Tampa Bay Art Center (1966-1979), the Tampa Museum of Art has matured in tandem with the growth and cultural prosperity of the Tampa Bay area. As the Museum celebrates its past, it looks towards the next 100 years.

As an accompaniment to the centennial, the Museum published a 200-page history book — The Making of a Museum: 100 Years, 100 Works — which will be available for purchase beginning January 11, 2020. The book tells the museum's story through a combination of interviews and works from the collection.

About the Tampa Museum of Art:
Founded in 1920, the Tampa Museum of Art inspires the residents of the Tampa Bay region and others around the world by providing engaging exhibitions and innovative educational programs that emphasize ancient, modern and contemporary art. As the Tampa Museum of Art nears its 100th anniversary, its exhibitions in part will focus on the breadth of the institution's growing permanent collection.

The Museum houses one of the largest Greek and Roman antiquities collections in the southeastern United States. As one of the region's largest museums devoted to the art of our time, the Museum's collection also embraces sculpture, photography, painting, new media, and more. With a 14,000 square-foot LED installation of Leo Villareal's Sky (Tampa) illuminating the south façade and the Museum's 23-foot tall cast iron sculpture Laura with Bun by Jaume Plensa silhouetted in front of the north façade, the Tampa Museum of Art stands as an iconic landmark of downtown Tampa.

Year-round creative classes offered both on-site and at various locations throughout Hillsborough County provide children, teens, and adults with opportunities to discover new skills and learn different art-making techniques. The Museum brings together local, national and international artists and scholars to inspire visitors to take part in exhibitions and art discourse through lectures, tours, and community partnerships.

While shopping for unique exhibition-related objects at the Museum Store or enjoying handcrafted meals, coffee, and gelato at the Riverwalk Cafe at TMA, visitors can take in the views of Tampa's scenic riverfront and see why the Museum also serves as one of Tampa's premier venues for special private events. Located in the heart of downtown, next to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and Tampa's Riverwalk, the Tampa Museum of Art leads as both a cultural institution and a community museum dedicated to celebrating the diversity of its home city.

General Hours and Information:
The Museum opens daily at 10 a.m. Hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday*, Saturday & Sunday 10a.m. – 5p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
*Fourth Fridays from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
The Museum's phone number is 813.274.8130 and the website is http://www.tampamuseum.org. The Museum's address is 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza. Tampa, FL 33602.



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SACRAMENTO, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 13, 2020

The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) will host its 36th annual Hall of Fame at the Westin St. Francis on Union Square in San Francisco on the evening of June 9, 2020.

Since 1985, CHF has annually honored outstanding individuals who exemplify leadership, innovation and philanthropy in the homebuilding industry. Each inductee is a trailblazer in their chosen field and is passionately dedicated to continuing CHF's mission of forging a bright future for the next generation building workforce.

This year's Hall of Fame will celebrate the lifetime achievements of four remarkable professionals with a black-tie dinner and formal induction ceremony. Please join the Foundation in congratulating our 2020 inductees:

Kent Aden (HomeFed Communities), Steve Kalmbach (PulteGroup, Inc.), Steven Kellenberg (Kellenberg Studio) and Jeffrey Roos (Lennar Corporation). For more information on the 2020 Hall of Fame gala and full biographies of current and past honorees, visit the webpage http://www.mychf.org.

Kent Aden: President of HomeFed Communities in Carlsbad, CA. Kent Aden has over 35 years of experience in planning, entitlement, land development and homebuilding for more than 25,000 homes in Southern California. He previously served as Executive Vice President of The Otay Ranch Company for 18 years and Vice President of Community Development for EastLake Development Company for 11 years. Aden is the former President of the San Diego Building Industry Association (BIA) and chaired the 2008 Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC). He has an MBA from California State University, Fullerton, and a BA degree in Architecture from the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. For Kent Aden's full biography, visit https://www.mychf.org/aden-kent/.

Steve Kalmbach: President of PulteGroup, Inc.'s Northern California Division in Pleasanton, CA. Steve Kalmbach started at PulteGroup in 2000 and has over 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, including residential, industrial, retail and mixed-use development. He is responsible for delivering over $10 billion in revenue and overseeing the sale and construction of almost 12,000 homes at PulteGroup. Kalmbach previously served as Vice President for Catellus Development (now Prologis) and Jones Lang Wooten (now JLL). He received his MBA in Finance from the Anderson School at UCLA and his undergraduate degree in Political Science from UCLA. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for CBIA and HomeAid of Northern California. For Steve Kalmbach's full biography, visit https://www.mychf.org/kalmbach-steve/.

Steven Kellenberg: Founder of Kellenberg Studio in Laguna Beach, CA. Steven Kellenberg is an urban planner and designer with over 40 years of experience in new communities, mixed-use town centers, business parks and redevelopment. Prior to serving as a Senior Vice President at the Irvine Company, he worked 16 years at Phillips, Brandt and Reddick (PBR) and 15 years at EDAW/AECOM, where in addition to planning multiple projects around the globe, his team developed integrated models for economic-based sustainability. Steve received his BS in Landscape Architecture from Iowa State and Master's in Urban Design from Harvard Graduate School of Design. He is on his 20th year teaching at the USC Master of Real Estate Development program. For Steven Kellenberg's full biography, visit https://www.mychf.org/kellenberg-steven/.

Jeffrey Roos: Regional President (West Region) of Lennar Corporation in Orange County, CA. Jeff helped establish Lennar in California in 1995 through the financial restructuring of Bramalea California, where he served as President. Jeff managed the Lennar Orange County Division start-up until becoming the Western Regional President in 2000. Subsequently, he has overseen the sale and construction of over 60,000 homes and $20 billion in revenue throughout California, Arizona and Nevada. Jeff helped establish and has served as President of the Homeful Foundation and its predecessor, Lennar Charitable Housing Foundation, since its inception. The organization has funded over $10 million to homeless organizations throughout California with plans to expand nationwide. For Jeff Roos' full biography, visit https://www.mychf.org/roos-jeffrey/.

About the CHF Hall of Fame
The homebuilding Hall of Fame is an annual awards gala presented by the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization advancing the homebuilding industry through scholarships, research and education. CHF is committed to preserving the history of exemplary homebuilding professionals and celebrating builders, architects, developers and associates recognized for excellence and success in their careers. To learn more, visit http://www.mychf.org.



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BOSTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 13, 2020

Today, Chipper, the free study organizer app for college students, and the International Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi, the oldest legal organization in continuous existence in the United States, announced a new partnership. In the partnership, Chipper is sponsoring a contest in which Phi Delta Phi chapters have the opportunity to compete against one another for a study break with free food and drinks. The chapter with the most Chipper study app registrations will win a sponsored refreshment break at the end of the spring semester.

"We're excited to work with the respected Phi Delta Phi organization to help law and pre-law students use the Chipper study app to improve their homework organization, time management, and study planning," said Amit Mathew, the CEO of Cram Fighter, the company behind Chipper. "We're thrilled to have the opportunity to ultimately reward these students with a much-needed break before finals."

Tyler Kocak, Director of Membership & Development at Phi Delta Phi, said, "Phi Delta Phi's partnership with Chipper supports one of our core tenets - high standards of scholarship. With the challenging workloads law and pre-law students experience, good time management is essential. We are excited to provide our student members with another benefit in the form of the sponsored study break, and we expect Chipper to help them develop the organizational habits that will help them succeed academically."

Chipper is a highly-rated, free study planner and organizer app. It was built by the team behind Cram Fighter, a successful study schedule builder which has been used by over 100,000 medical students to date to prepare for crucial board exams. Chipper is available on the App Store or the Play Store for U.S. students to organize their college life. It combines a to-do list, calendar, and planner, and sends push notification reminders, so students always know what to do and when.

The International Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi, established in the year 1869 to promote a higher standard of professional ethics, is among the oldest of legal organizations in North America. Phi Delta Phi was established only six months after the Columbus, Ohio Bar Association and nine years before the American Bar Association. It holds a unique position in the history of the North American bench, bar and the law schools. Over time Phi Delta Phi has truly become an International Society. Phi Delta Phi's reputation as an organization devoted to legal excellence has spread throughout the world, with many successful chapters in México and Europe.

Phi Delta Phi has one hundred and thirty-one active chapters -- called Inns and Halls -- and the number increases yearly. Phi Delta Phi has initiated in excess of 200,000 members.

For more information on Chipper, please visit http://www.getchipper.com
For more information on Phi Delta Phi, please visit https://www.phideltaphi.org/



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CHICAGO (PRWEB) JANUARY 13, 2020

Elevate K-12, a Chicago-based live streaming instruction provider for K-12 schools and districts, partners with Otus, a Chicago-based education technology provider for K-12 school communities, to integrate benchmark assessments to their live streaming instruction classes that solve the teacher shortage problem across schools.

With this partnership, Elevate K-12 will use normed and standard aligned assessment questions to evaluate the progress of their students and better target instruction in the areas where students need it most.

With the use of the Otus assessment management suite, Elevate K-12 will be able to provide more robust information to their school partners regarding student performance.

"Choosing Otus as a partner will bring a dramatic shift in our ability to better differentiate and target instruction to students in under-served districts across the country," said Kim Kross, Chief Operating Officer of Elevate K-12. "Otus, from the beginning and along every step of the way, has been an amazing partner; allowing us to create solutions that meet the needs of our programs, students and schools."

"Every student is much more than a test score," said Dr. Keith Westman, COO of Otus. "We are proud to support Elevate K-12's innovative initiative to bring authentic and engaging assessments into their instructional model to help them best support each learner they serve."

Elevate K-12 and Otus are committed to continuing to look for innovative ways to work together to scale and empower schools and students across the country through innovation and technology.

About Elevate K-12
Elevate K-12 is a Chicago-based instruction-technology company that brings high-quality live streaming instruction into K-12 classrooms. Schools and districts partner with Elevate K-12's unique instructional solution to solve their teacher shortage challenges, overuse of long-term substitutes or low-quality teachers.

Elevate K-12's tech-enabled service comprises Proprietary Live Instructional Management Technology, Live Instruction Service, Curriculum and Classroom Management. Together, these provide the necessary tools for collaborative teaching and learning that emulates the experience of a real, physical classroom.

Elevate K-12 currently operates in 11 states and is rapidly expanding to new states across the US K-12 schools.

For more information, visit http://www.elevatek12.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

About Otus
Otus is a Chicago-based education technology company that empowers teachers in the classroom, informs school leaders, keeps students engaged and organized, and helps parents stay better connected. We feature three primary components: a Classroom and Learning Management System, an Assessment Platform, and a Data Management system. Otus received a 2019 CODiE Award for "Best Administrator Solution" and was a finalist for "Best Data Solution". For more information, visit http://www.Otus.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.



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SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 13, 2020

cielo24, the industry leader in video captioning and audio transcription innovation, has announced a beta launch of their audio description solution.

"At cielo24 we are committed to fully accessible captioning and transcription solutions for our customers, and audio description is the next frontier of media accessibility," said Nick Bolton, President of cielo24. "We see this as the forefront of technology enabling not only comprehensive accessibility but also search and discovery of what's in the video. We are very excited to be working with select clients on our beta audio description solution."

Seeking Organizations Willing to Participate at Ground Level
Other organizations can still participate in cielo24's audio description beta program. Doing so will give them access to cielo24's leading-edge platform and provide valuable feedback and insights as cielo24 continues to enhance their accessibility offerings as part of their early-adopter package. If interested in participating, please email cielo24 at audiodescription@cielo24.com.

Accessibility Driven
Accessibility requirements continue to expand around the world. As a leading media accessibility resource for universities and enterprise organizations everywhere, it was clear that cielo24 could make a greater impact with an audio description solution. Audio description helps people with low-vision, vision-impairment, and blindness to better follow the plot, dialogue and other important aspects of media through descriptive analysis. With accessibility built into the fabric of the cielo24's organization; offering premium quality, accessible-level audio description services is a perfect companion.

To learn more about cielo24's digital accessibility efforts, check out their recent webinar "Digital Accessibility Best Practices": https://go.cielo24.com/recording-webinar-digital-accessibility-best-practices

About cielo24, Inc.
Founded in 2012, cielo24 provides video data solutions including English and foreign language media intelligence, captions, and transcripts for content creators, online education, entertainment and business clients and partners. Their innovative hybrid platform marries the best of machines and humans, delivering high accuracy at volume for video discovery, engagement, reach and compliance. cielo24 video metadata and captions offer the industry's most competitive bundled prices and turnaround options, accurate captioning, transcription, media intelligence and translation.

For more information, press only:
Hilary Johnson
904-233-1253
press@cielo24.com




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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) JANUARY 13, 2020

Bastyr University California, the leading university developing leaders in the natural health arts and sciences, announces the appointment of Deb Hubers as Board Chair for 2020. She is moving into the role most recently filled by fellow San Diegan, Gerald "Jerry" Hoffmeister who will stay on the Board as Past Chair.

"It is a great honor to serve in this way at a national university, with campuses in Washington State and California, that is looking at our nation's healthcare dilemma from a whole person perspective," said Ms. Hubers, Founder of EpigeneticsRX.

"The Bastyr University California Campus is a jewel in San Diego," said Mr. Hoffmeister, community leader and retired, global business executive. "And Deb's leadership brings a level of entrepreneurial and scientific research knowledge to Bastyr that will propel our work into the next decade."

"During the coming year I will be involved in helping the Bastyr team locate a new campus leader for San Diego," states Ms. Hubers. "We are looking for a person with solid organizational skills, a passion for integrative wellness and the ability to scale up the Bastyr footprint in the California market."

For more information regarding Bastyr University California, please visit: https://bastyr.edu/locations/san-diego-campus/bastyr-san-diego-campus

For more information regarding the new campus leader job description visit: https://bastyr.edu/about/jobs/opportunities/associate-vice-president-bastyr-university-california-19-067ca



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VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA (PRWEB) JANUARY 13, 2020

Millennium Computer Systems Ltd, a leader in reporting and analytics for higher education, today announced Erika Veth, EdD joined the company to lead client development. In her new role, she will help customers design and implement data-driven approaches to improving enrollment, retention, and overall student experience.

Erika was most recently Associate Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management at Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, Oregon. There she served as the senior leader of the Strategic Enrollment Management division of the university across its multiple locations and online campus. She previously served as Dean of Online Education and was a faculty member at the University of Alaska Anchorage. With an extensive background in instructional design, Erika earned her Doctorate of Education from Capella University, her Master of Arts degree from University of Alaska Anchorage, and her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

"We are very excited to have Erika join our team," said Peter Bruynzeel, CPA at Millennium. "Combining her expertise in strategic enrollment with our reporting and analytics software brings an entirely new solution to the market focused on the enrollment and retention challenges every higher education institution is facing."

While at the Oregon Institute of Technology, Erika provided strategic direction and management of Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising & Retention, Educational Partnerships & Outreach, and Online Education for the university. Under her leadership, the university saw the largest increase of freshmen students at the institution in more than 30 years, historic increases in applications and admitted students, and a 58% increase in online student headcount.

"I am thrilled to join the Millennium team and help colleges and universities on their own enrollment data journeys," said Erika Veth. "My passion for using data to make informed decisions regarding enrollment scaling and growth—as well as examining how enrollment intersects with budget and fiscal planning—led me to transition out of the public higher education arena and into this position at Millennium where I can share experience and approach broadly."

About Millennium Computer Systems, Ltd.
Millennium provides reporting and analytics software for higher education institutions so they can have timely access and better insights into the data in their administrative software systems. Our FAST software offers pre-configured reporting for Financial, Human Resources, Student Affairs, and Financial Aid administrators along with Budget and Forecasting, Decentralized Journal Vouchers and more. Over 45+ Higher Education clients in three countries have selected FAST as their administrative tool of choice. Learn more at http://www.mcsl.com.

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GREENSBORO, N.C. (PRWEB) JANUARY 13, 2020

Pace, the United States' largest independently owned full-service creative agency that specializes in brand storytelling, is thrilled about this semester's Project Echo—a Gen Z–driven insights partnership for today's content marketers. The internship connects this group of young professionals, as they take the first steps in their careers, with top leaders in the Triad's growing digital marketing industry.

Project Echo goes beyond the usual internship and gives eager students the opportunity to generate and pitch engaging strategies that are focused on the millennial and Gen Z markets, and to connect with brands across Pace's portfolio. The program is also an opportunity for Pace's clients to receive insights from Gen Zers themselves. These unique insights allow for authentic connections between brands and millennials.

This year the program received more than 80 applications. The 12 selected candidates represent top student talent from High Point University, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Elon University and Wake Forest University. Pace continues in its efforts to help the local community thrive. Students gain hands-on experience in the marketing industry and develop the necessary skills and connections to grow their careers in the Triad. Click here to learn more about Pace's 2020 Project Echo students.

About Pace–
Pace is a leading independent creative agency that develops integrated experiences for a diverse client base that includes some of the world's most iconic brands. Its staff is made up of more than 300 creatives, strategists, analysts and technologists who produce award-winning work that moves audiences to action. Pace has offices and key client hubs across the U.S., working globally and locally. For more information, please visit Paceco.com, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn.



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SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) JANUARY 13, 2020

Lars Hyland, Totara's Chief Learning Officer, and Lori Niles-Hofmann, Senior Learning Strategist, selected this year's winners from the most competitive pool of entries yet. The Totara Awards recognizes the most innovative and successful implementations of Totara, an open source learning management system renowned for its flexibility, cost effectiveness and scalability.

This year, Totara has introduced a Highly Commended title in acknowledgement of the extremely high standard of entries.

The Winners and Highly Commended selections are:

Best Business Services Project - Securitas Aviation by Neo Learning

Highly commended: Peter Jones Foundation by Webanywhere and Rubix Academy by Synergy Learning

Best Education & Training Project - EduCare by Accipio

Highly commended: RPS Energy by Catalyst and Wahoo Learning by BuildEmpire

Best Finance & Insurance Project - Banco Patagonia by Kineo Latam

Highly commended: Vanbreda Risks & Benefits by Neo Learning

Best Government Project - Swedish Board of Agriculture by Xtractor

Highly commended: Ashford Borough Council by Learning Nexus and Department of International Trade by Accipio

Best Healthcare Project - Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust by Think Learning

Highly commended: CHSGa by Lambda Solutions and Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust by Chambury Learning Solutions

Best Hospitality & Travel Project - Compass Group by The Courseware Company

Highly commended: Brussels Airport Company by Neo Learning and Servest by Learning Pool

Best Manufacturing Project - Subaru Canada by Lambda Solutions

Highly commended: JLG by Remote Learner and Terminix by Moonami

Best Non-profit Project - Choices Housing by Learning Nexus

Highly commended: First Nations Foundation by Androgogic and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing by Accipio

Best Retail Project - Wella by Kineo

Highly commended: eXtra Stores by iLearn ME and Samsung by Iris Worldwide

Best Sport & Lifestyle Project - Australian Football League by Androgogic

Highly commended: Edinburgh Leisure by Learning Pool

Best Technology & Media Project - Red Hat by Synegen

Highly commended: A1 Telekom Austria by LearnChamp and WekaIO by eThink Education

The winners of the Totara Partner awards are:

Global Partner of the Year - Xtractor

Top Seller EMEA - Learning Pool

Top Seller APAC - Androgogic

Top Seller Americas - Remote Learner

Global Partner of the Year, Xtractor, is a leading Swedish provider of workplace learning. As a Totara Platinum Partner, they provide a full set of services including design, configuration, customisation, integrations and professional hosting. They are strong proponents of the open source movement, and also use technologies such as the Adapt authoring tool and H5P to design and deliver the engaging and effective learning experiences. Their customers include Kia Motors, Max Burgers, Actic and Västerås Stad, and their work with the Swedish Board of Agriculture achieved this year's Best Government Project award.

Lars Hyland said: "The standard and variety of solutions using the Totara platform continues to rise year on year. These awards are a great way to recognise learning success, innovation and real business impact. My congratulations go out to all the winners."

The winners will receive a waka made from genuine Totara wood, and will have the opportunity to participate in a series of Totara Community webinars over the next year to demonstrate their award-winning work to the Totara network.




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OAKLAND, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 13, 2020

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the transition of Arthur Shanks II, Executive Director of the Cypress Mandela Training Center (CMTC) on December 29, 2019.

On behalf of the board of directors and staff, we extend our deepest sympathies to the Shanks family during this very difficult period. For more than 27 years, Art was a visionary who paved the way for developing ground breaking pre-apprenticeship green construction training and workforce development concepts for his community and beyond. Art developed lasting partnerships to help tackle complex issues, such as violence and crime associated with, poverty and literacy, with proven results across the nation. Art understood that providing quality and effective training, as well as access to high paying careers, would help to reduce crime and hopelessness while revitalizing underserved communities.

After a portion of Interstate 880 collapsed during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, killing 42 people, the West Oakland communities that had been cut off from downtown businesses by the original freeway built in 1957, and who had faced decades of environmental justice issues, were determined to have a say in the re-building of the new freeway. The community looked for ways to participate in the location and design of the new freeway, but also for ways to benefit from the well-paying construction jobs that were being brought into the neighborhood.

The CMTC was formed as the premier training institution for pre-apprentice construction, and to provide well trained workers to transition into jobs on the new freeway construction, and gain direct entry into the trades. Art was recognized nationally as the "Godfather" of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) for piloting the first ever Brownfields Job Training program. Peralta Community College District (Laney College) also partnered with Art to provide college credits earned while attending classes at CMTC as a means for students to continue their education.

He advocated for the underserved, disenfranchised, unemployed, returning citizens and young people to ensure meaningful pathways in the construction building trades, environmental, transportation and utility industries. Above all, Art was a devoted husband, father, brother, son and friend. We shall all miss him dearly in our daily lives.

Art Shanks ran a good race, fought to the end and has now entered in to eternal rest.

Effective immediately, the board of directors has named Eric Shanks, as interim Executive Director. The board of directors has full confidence in Eric Shanks ability to lead Cypress Mandela Training Center through this unexpected transition.

A public memorial will be held on Saturday, January 18th from 11am to 1am at Cypress Mandela Training Center, located at 977 66th Ave in Oakland, CA.

About Cypress Mandela Training Center
The CMTC is a community based organization dedicated to improving the lives of the people it serves by providing pre-apprentice construction and life skills training along with employment assistance.



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