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LAKELAND, FLA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Florida Polytechnic University is experiencing a significant increase in the number of students applying to become Phoenixes. At only two-thirds of the way through the 2020 recruitment cycle, the University has received 31 percent more freshman applications compared to this time last year. This includes a 44 percent increase in applicants from out of state.

The new numbers are a stark contrast to the current trends in postsecondary enrollment throughout the nation. Higher education enrollment for fall 2019 declined for the eighth consecutive year by 231,000 students across all types of institutions, according to the latest research from the non-profit organization National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Public four-year colleges saw the largest decrease at 97,426 students.

The academic quality of the applicants to Florida Poly improved as well:

Average SAT of admitted freshmen is up 30 points to 1334.

Average ACT is up from 29 to 30.5.

Average GPA of admitted freshmen increased from 4.2 to 4.35.

"This is great news, especially in light of the national data," said Dr. Ben Matthew Corpus, associate vice provost for enrollment management. "As students learn about Florida Poly, they see a place where they can connect and engage in a state-of-the-art public university. We're a small, selective, and an intensely relevant institution where students aren't just a number."

Dr. Corpus said the surge in applications is a result of new team outreach efforts put in place to create greater awareness of the University not only in Florida, but throughout the country. These include:

new digital and teacher-centered strategies to connect with high schools more efficiently

the hiring of a full-time regional recruiter in the Northeast

a re-imagined campus visit program that connects cutting-edge tech, social and economic relevance that's engaging

new academic programs and targeted scholarships on sectors of STEM excellence

"We won't know if these additional applicants will all enroll until the fall, but it is definitely a very positive sign that the team's hard work is paying off," Corpus said. Transfer applications are also up 13 percent, as well as their quality. Average transfer GPAs are up from a 3.0 to a 3.4.

Another factor improving Florida Poly's attractiveness to prospective students is its recently attained ABET accreditation, as well as the addition of new programs of study such as Environmental Engineering, Engineering Physics, Engineering Mathematics and new concentrations in aerospace, digital design, and mathematics of medicine and biology. The University also is building the Applied Research Center, an 85,000-square-foot cutting-edge facility focused on research and innovation and scheduled to open in 2021.

"Florida Poly's programs put students directly on the path to making an impact on the economy and society, where students know they'll be highly competitive and employable well into the future," according to Dr. Terry Parker, executive vice president and provost..

"Students and families recognize that to stay career relevant as creative innovators, a degree from a selective STEM university is really the best choice."

For more information on applying to Florida Poly, click here.

ABOUT FLORIDA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY:
Florida Polytechnic University is an accredited member of the State University System of Florida, dedicated exclusively to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). The University is a powerful economic engine within the state of Florida, blending applied research with industry partnerships to give students an academically rigorous education with real-world relevance. The campus is located in Lakeland, Florida along the I-4 High Tech Corridor. Connect with Florida Poly online at http://www.floridapoly.edu.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020


The cost of military expenditure is high and it undermines strategies for tested peaceful solutions in conflict zones around the world. In a new interview with C.M. Rubin, Founder of CMRubinWorld, Scilla Elsworthy, author of The Business Plan for Peace: Building a World Without War, discusses case studies from her global research which were successfully implemented to prevent war and conflict. Extended over 10 years, Elsworthy estimates "the total cost of preventing war in those ways would come to only 2 billion dollars when we as a world spend 1,739 billion dollars on militarization worldwide." Elsworthy believes education for peace and sustainable development is critical and that skills of compassion, courage, intuition and empathy are "skills that enable people to prevent conflict in the workplace, in the community, and in the family."

Her business plan for peace aims to support the U.N's Sustainable Development Goal 16. "All that's necessary now is for the politicians to allocate budgets for prevention."

Read the full article here

Dr. Scilla Elworthy has been nominated for three Nobel Peace Prizes. She is the founder of Peace Direct, as well as an author and speaker. Her 2017 book, The Business Plan for Peace: Building a World Without War, has allowed her to focus on developing a Business Plan for Peace. She has worked as an advisor to Desmond Tutu and Sir Richard Branson. She believes young people play a vital role in this movement due to their need for interconnectedness.

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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WORCESTER, MASS. (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Chemical engineers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are broadening attempts to convert waste into environmentally friendly biofuels, lowering reliance on fossil fuels, cutting the amount of municipal waste going into landfills, and reducing water pollution and unhealthy emissions from petroleum products and landfills.

Michael Timko, associate professor of chemical engineering, has been developing ways to significantly improve the yield of biofuel that can be created from food waste. Now, with a $1,995,199 three-year grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) and $275,000 from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, he is expanding his earlier research to mix food waste with municipal green waste, such as yard trimmings, leaves, and sticks. By combining the two kinds of waste, he's aiming to create even more energy-dense oil that can be upgraded to a liquid biofuel. Timko is teaming up on the project with Andrew Teixeira, assistant professor of chemical engineering, and Geoffrey Tompsett, assistant research professor of chemical engineering.

"We have shown that we have methods to convert food waste into energy products," said Timko, who in 2019 received a prestigious F ulbright U.S. Scholar Award to develop a device he can use in his biofuel research. "Increasing scale is a big goal. If you can handle more waste—different kinds of waste—you can have a larger-scale process. There's no one silver bullet to creating green energy, but this is a piece of that puzzle. Every time you can add a piece of that puzzle, it matters."

Timko envisions energy-producing companies one day using his processes to turn food and yard waste from towns, grocery stores, schools, and other organizations into energy.

The U.S. generated more than 262 million tons of municipal solid waste in 2015, about 34% of which is made up of food and green waste. Typically, it's disposed of in landfills. The problem is that landfill space is reaching existing limits and the landfills leach water pollutants, toxins, and greenhouse gases, like methane.

Timko notes that there is significant energy potential in food and green waste, which have a relatively high energy content (approximately 20 megajoules per kilogram; by comparison, kerosene has a heating value of 43.1 megajoules per kilogram).

Collaborators on the DOE grant include researchers at MIT, University of California, Riverside, Massachusetts-based Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and Florida-based Mainstream Engineering Corp.

One of the main goals of the project is to develop a catalytic method for converting the municipal solid waste components into an energy-dense oil. The main process currently used is called anaerobic digestion, which involves a series of microbial processes to break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen. However, anaerobic digestion cannot easily handle yard waste, especially if it contains whole biomass, such as wood.

Timko and his research team are investigating the use of hydrothermal liquefaction, a process that uses moderate heat and high pressure to convert wet biomass into crude-like oil. This process is faster than anaerobic digestion and also can be used with wet waste, so the waste doesn't need to be dried first, which would take enough energy to make the process financially untenable.

The hydrothermal liquefaction process converts carbon contained in the feed into products that separate into oil, gas, char, and water phases. Researchers are working to improve the hydrothermal process to get the highest-quality fuel possible, to divert the carbon lost to the water into the production of oil, and to minimize the amount of energy put into the process, while maximizing the energy produced. To do that, they are adding various catalysts, such as red mud—an inexpensive, stable, and reliable waste product created during the production of aluminum. Another approach is promoting carbon-carbon coupling reactions that save carbon from being lost in the water so it can be used to create more oil, while also decreasing the cost of treating waste water.

"A big challenge in the field is the amount of carbon you lose to the water phase of biofuel production," said Timko. "If you look at all the challenges to make this competitive with fossil fuels, cost is the biggest one."

Timko and colleagues also are investigating the best temperature to use and the best mixture of food waste to yard waste to create different oils of different qualities.

Timko said he hopes to have a working pilot by the end of the three-year grant.

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:
Jessica Messier, Public Relations Specialist
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, Massachusetts
(508) 831-5937 (office)
jmmessier@wpi.edu



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ATLANTA (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Sucheta Kamath, Founder and CEO of ExQ, a new cloud based personalized training curriculum designed to empower educators, coaches and clinicians to teach Executive Function skills, is thrilled to announce a new ExQ Know How (To Learn More) Webinar Event on Tuesday, February 11th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST: Stressed, Stretched and Scatterbrained! Teaching Executive Function to help our students stress less and achieve more.

Today's children are growing up in highly competitive environments with many digital distractions, very little downtime and tremendous pressure to perform well. It is natural for them to experience elevated levels of anxiety and paralyzing feelings of inadequacy making schoolwork an undesirable and frustrating proposition. Combining current research and practical findings in cognitive psychology, Sucheta Kamath, Founder of ExQ, an innovative gamed based training curriculum to teach Executive Function, will delve into the science of attention and social comparison to provide tips and strategies to support young learners by reducing general anxiety and gaining mastery over their own minds.

In this ExQ Know How (To Learn More) Webinar, Sucheta Kamath, Founder of ExQ, will articulate tips to help students learn how to focus and control emotions. She will explore practical exercises to help students understand the science of focus, how to create purposeful effort and ways to manage related stress.
Webinar participants will learn how to:

Evaluate the digital lives of children, teachers and families and how they contributing to daily disconnect

Assess the impact of social comparisons on emotional adjustment

Increase focus and reduce distractions

Implement teaching methods to boost Executive Function

The webinar can be viewed live by registering in advance: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/2915664121271/WN_emysCeCaSDyfZqT2KKjddw

The ExQ Know How (To Learn More) Webinar Series can also be viewed on the website: https://exqinfiniteknowhow.com/community/webinars/. Interested participants can sign up for future webinars, view past webinars and download webinar companion guides for useful tips, resources and links to related information. The ExQ Know How (To Learn More) webinar series includes the following topics:

    Staying Sane! Tips for Managing Emotions During the Holidays: https://exqinfiniteknowhow.com/event/exq-know-how-to-learn-more-webinar-staying-sane-tips-for-managing-emotions-throughout-the-holidays/

    The Science of Studying: Fostering a "How to Learn" Mindset: https://exqinfiniteknowhow.com/event/webinar-the-science-of-studying-fostering-a-how-to-learn-mindset-and-effective-study-strategies-to-achieve-academic-success/

    The Back-to-school Brain: Developing Executive Function Skills to Shape a Successful School Year: https://exqinfiniteknowhow.com/event/webinar-the-back-to-school-brain-developing-executive-function-skills-to-shape-a-successful-school-year/

    Staying Sharp in the Summer! Learning Strategies to Keep your Child Stimulated and Engaged During the Summer Vacation: https://exqinfiniteknowhow.com/event/webinar-staying-sharp-in-the-summer/

Hosted for educators and parents, the ExQ Know How (To Learn More) Webinar Series will share how becoming a self-sufficient student is a trainable skill and why every developing brain needs guidance from teachers and parents to use effective methods that shape their success in school and in life!

About ExQ: Rooted in more than 20 years of cognitive neuroscience and Executive Function training expertise, ExQ is a cloud-based patented system designed to enhance the brain's Executive Function through personalized game-based training that focuses on teaching students to learn how to learn. Learn more about a leading woman in technology, ExQ Founder and CEO, Sucheta Kamath, and Executive Function training with ExQ for School, for College, for Work, and for Life at https://exqinfiniteknowhow.com.



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SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Resume Writing Academy (RWA) today announced it is celebrating its 30th class of teaching and certifying resume writers globally. RWA is the first comprehensive, strategically focused resume writing training program. As part of its core mission, it instructs novice to experienced professionals in the careers industry, teaching them how to develop resumes that get noticed by reviewers and get results. Resume Writing Academy (RWA) was founded by Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark nearly 15 years ago.

"We started Resume Writing Academy with the goal of doing things differently. The Academy Certified Resume Writer (ACRW) program was truly the first of its kind—the first to provide in-depth instruction, the first to require extensive and progressive writing assignments, and the first to provide detailed one-on-one feedback," said Kursmark, RWA founder. "Right away, students told us how valuable the program was and how it fundamentally changed and vastly improved their writing process and results. Now, there's an entire community of ACRWs who have helped to raise the standards of the entire industry."

Current CEO of RWA Marie Zimenoff has expanded its programs and resources for the community of students and graduates. "As technology use increases in the recruiting process and reader attention spans wane, the ACRW program has advanced with the tide of technology to teach career service providers how to write and design resumes that pass through applicant tracking systems and capture the attention of human readers."

Resume Writing Academy now also offers free resources to keep writers ahead of trends in technology and recruiting, in addition to webinars viewed by hundreds of career services providers across the globe to sharpen their skills and acquire resources for helping clients navigate a variety of career challenges.

About Resume Writing Academy:
Resume Writing Academy (http://www.resumewritingacademy.com) is the first comprehensive, strategically focused resume training program that teaches writers of all experience levels how to develop resumes that get noticed and get results. Resume Writing Academy is recognized for its rigor, high standards, and accomplished graduates. To learn more about Resume Writing Academy and the Academy Certified Resume Writer program, visit http://www.resumewritingacademy.com.




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SUNRISE, FLA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Super Fan Fundraising helped Katy (TX) Youth Football raise more than $50,000 to provide the money the program required to sustain and successfully run the program.

Utilizing an easy turn-key process with a catalog and personalized online store of sports licensed merchandise, Katy Youth Football generated the needed operating income in less than three weeks.

"The quality items our parents and supporters received in this fundraiser are second to none," said Katy Youth Football President Anthony Biello. "You can imagine how much merchandise we had to hand out with $50,000 sold, but Super Fan takes care of all the hassle packaging up merchandise individually per team and per kid – while also shipping directly to families doorsteps."

Super Fan Fundraising, LLC experienced a 250% growth in sales in 2019. Their fundraising method has proven successful for thousands of schools, sport teams, and nonprofit groups who took advantage of Super Fan's unique fundraiser. Groups can utilize a catalog featuring all four major professional sport leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL) and over 100 of the top colleges and universities. Each group receives a personalized online store featuring their organization's logos that can ship to family and friends around the country making the fundraising experience easy for groups by expanding the number of benefactors.

"We started the company with the goal to help organizations raise money with quality products that are priced at or near retail pricing," said Mark Geddis, President & CEO of Super Fan. "It's easy for groups to raise profits with our catalog and online store and they keep 40% for every sale generated. It's a risk-free way to help and exciting to see how happy the groups are with the unexpected results."

About Super Fan Sports Fundraising:
Super Fan Sports Fundraising, LLC was founded on the principle of offering sports organizations, schools and nonprofit groups unique fundraising programs featuring a wide variety of premium licensed products, including professional (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL) and collegiate (NCAA). Super Fan provides American-made products to help support the Go Green Initiative and provides an alternative to food fundraisers such as chocolate bars, cookie dough and popcorn. The high quality sports merchandise with authentic logos provides organizations the ability to earn a competitive profit. The Company's objective is to be the leader in the $4 billion product fundraising industry, providing millions of dollars to assist local schools, sports organizations and nonprofit groups, utilizing a national sales force in every major sports market in the country.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Super Fan Sports Fundraising, LLC
Concord Plaza
510 Shotgun Road - Suite 160
Sunrise, FL 33326
(855) 602-7990



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ST. LOUIS, MO. (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Get a behind the scenes look at the corn industry and corn issues in Wherever Jon May Roam, a new podcast launched today and hosted by National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett and a cast of friends.

Wherever Jon May Roam is a forum for big picture conversations about the future of farming and the corn industry. Wherever Jon May Roam launched today and can be found at ncga.com/podcast on iTunes, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts.

"Punchy headlines and clever tweets may be easy to consume, but they don't always foster understanding," said Doggett. "The idea behind Wherever Jon May Roam is to have real conversations with the many disparate players that are shaping the world of corn so that we can get to know who they are as people and see how that affects what they want to get done for our industry. They say good conversation starts with good listening, and I'll be doing a lot of that as host of our new podcast."

New episodes of Wherever Jon May Roam will be released every month. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.

Founded in 1957, the National Corn Growers Association represents nearly 40,000 dues-paying corn growers and the interests of more than 300,000 farmers who contribute through corn checkoff programs in their states. NCGA and its 50 affiliated state associations and checkoff organizations work together to help protect and advance corn growers' interests.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Ninety years in the making, the Adler Planetarium in Chicago is unveiling a new brand.

Developed and designed by branding partners, Pause for Thought and The Change Project, the new Adler identity is the culmination of a multi-year transformation aiming to make science more accessible to all citizens of the world.

Max Adler founded the Adler Planetarium in 1930 with the "hope that the youth of our city.... may find new interests and fresh inspiration and also that with the aid of the Planetarium, science may be advanced."

When Michelle Larson took the helm as CEO in 2013, she took this vision to heart and made it her mission to supercharge the experience, and the enthusiasm the entire staff has for inspiring curiosity and connections to the sky. "We are an incubator for inclusive science. We spark curiosity because as humans, we all have a seat at the table."

The updated brand promise and brand identity was a dream project for the branding partners. "Ryu Mizuno, vice president of marketing at the Adler, came to us with a true story of transformation," notes Kelli Peterson, founder of The Change Project. "It's one thing to say you want to connect your entire community to the sky and it's another to have the ability to do it. The programming inside the Planetarium and deep into the Chicago neighborhoods is like no other."

The Adler Planetarium's new logo took cues from the sky in multiple ways. It now incorporates a warm yellow color -- bright, cheerful, and optimistic, much like the Sun. "Early on in the process we established that the logo should not include the dome," said Janice Pedley, creative director of Pause for Thought. "Although it's an iconic building, the Adler's mission is much bigger than the sky shows inside." The Adler reaches millions through youth STEM programs, neighborhood skywatching events, online citizen science, and other outreach efforts. "We suggested this extensive programming reach could be expressed through the metaphor of an orbit of influence, with Adler at the center. The circular planet is propelled upwards with gravity assist, symbolizing how the Adler inspires people to 'reach for the stars.'"

The new visual identity gives a nod to the Adler's historic collection that has been given new relevance and photography to showcase the human experience.

Illustration has a part too and in fact here, the whole Adler team jumped in. "We co-created the 'Adlerverse', a collection of hand drawn stars and doodles from the staff and volunteers that is now featured throughout the identity system," adds Pedley, "With over a hundred submissions, the Adlerverse is an authentic expression of the whole organization and a celebration of the community."

The Adler is now realizing Max Adler's original vision by delivering science for everyone by everyone.
Link to Photos

About Pause for Thought
Pause for Thought is a New York-based branding agency that brings creativity and design principals to brands that value positive social change.

About The Change Project
The Change Project is a San Francisco-based branding agency that blends the principles of design-thinking and innovation to fuel growth and drive revenue for brands with social impact.

About the Adler Planetarium
The Adler Planetarium connects people to the Universe and each other. Whether it is introducing a guest to the Ring Nebula, a neighborhood school to a community partner, a research team to an army of citizen scientists, or one staff member to another, the Adler's focus on meaningful connections dates back nearly a century.

Today, the museum hosts more than half a million visitors each year and reaches millions more through youth STEM programs, neighborhood skywatching events, online citizen science, and other outreach projects. With the Adler's support, people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities gain the confidence to explore their Universe together and return to their communities ready to think critically and creatively about any challenge that comes their way.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Gage Academy of Art, one of Seattle's most beloved art institutions, is starting the new decade with 2020 Visions: Gage Academy of Art at 30, an art exhibition on view at the Washington State Convention Center, Seattle from January 9 through April 13, 2020.

Celebrating Gage's 30th anniversary, 2020 Visions embodies the spirit of the school's past, present and future through a selection of 70 artworks by 40 of its instructor-artists who, with their passion and dedication to teaching, partake every day in crafting the school's ethos and vision. Working in a broad range of mediums ranging from oil on canvas and watercolor, to drawing, printmaking and sculpture, the Gage instructors share daily with their students not only techniques painstakingly honed but the eye-opening skill of learning to see.

"At its inception, I could have only dreamed of the success that Gage has accomplished today," stated co-founder Gary Faigin. "2020 Visions truly exemplifies the ethos of not only Gage, but the community as well. The art showcased in this exhibition is both visually intriguing as well as symbolically poignant. I am honored to have these artists instructing the next generation at Gage."

Gage is best known for its unique atelier programs, adult classes and workshops, as well as its dedication to providing equal access to art for all youth, exemplified by the Teen Art Studio, a weekly, free, safe space for disadvantaged and at-risk teens to create art and express themselves. Gage's tireless commitment to improving and including all walks of life in their learning community is one of the cornerstones of their continued success.

"Gage was founded on the inspiring core belief that artists are made, not born," remarked executive director Stefano Catalani. "That is a profoundly democratic belief! By cultivating our skills of observation and perception we develop critical thinking, awareness of ourselves and above all, of others. Today, more than ever before, these are much needed qualities. As we look ahead at the next 30 years, Gage will continue to serve the community by offering access to art as a profound and transformative journey."

The artists featured in 2020 Visions represent an ebullient cross-section of the Pacific Northwest art scene and capture, with their individual artistic practices, the vitality and vision of Gage Academy at this juncture in time. The public is invited to experience this momentous exhibition free of charge, every day at the Washington State Convention Center, and celebrate the 30th anniversary of Gage's vibrant learning community in Seattle.

Featured Artists:
Juliette Aristides, Kai Carpenter, Larine Chung, Tiffany Dae, Margaret Davidson, Riley Doyle, Abigail Drapkin, Justin Duffus, Charles Emerson, Nicholas Enevoldsen, Edie Everette, Gary Faigin, Geoff Flack, Grace Flott, Barbara Fugate, Klara Glosova, Aron Hart, Tom Hoffman, Linda James, Mark Kang-O'Higgins, Marcus Dónal O'h'Úiggín, Patrick LoCicero, Ray Mack, Mike Magrath, Dominique Medici, Scott Méxcal, Barbara Noah, Jim Phalen, Mardie Rees, Christopher Remmers, Jeffrey Simmons, Tenaya Sims, Brian Snoddy, Misa Steinmetz, Elijah Strongheart Evenson, Kimberly Trowbridge, Ryan Weatherly, Suze Woolf, Junko Yamamoto, and Hamid Zavareei

About Gage Academy of Art

Gage Academy of Art (http://www.gageacademy.org), a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Seattle, is celebrating 30 years as a vibrant extended-learning and contemporary art center, providing community-based artistic development for students of all ages and abilities. Guided by the belief that artists are made, not born, Gage educates, enriches, and transforms the community through the visual arts. Gage offers instruction in the principles of drawing, painting, sculpting and printmaking through classes, workshops, and 7 unique Atelier programs of national renown. The school is home to art lectures, exhibitions and community events.



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MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Jeffrey Frankel, Vice President of Marketing for Traliant, an innovator in online sexual harassment training, received a 'Top 100 Marketer Award' at the 2020 OnCon Conference, January 17, at the Gaylord Palms Resort, in Orlando, Florida.

Voted on by their peers, winners of the OnCon Icon Awards represent many of the senior leaders from the world's top marketing organizations, including Mastercard, PepsiCo, Aetna/CVS and Sharp Electronics.

"This award recognizes Jeff's ability to inspire a great team and communicate to our customers, partners and HR community in authentic ways about what matters most to them and their organizations," said Mike Pallatta, Traliant CEO and Co-Founder.

Frankel joined Traliant in January 2018 and is responsible for all aspects of marketing, demand generation, brand awareness, communications and thought leadership. In the last two years, Traliant has experienced 12x growth in revenue and expanded its customer base to more than 2,500 organizations, including Cedars-Sinai, Hilton Worldwide, Alcoa, Rooms To Go, PepsiCo and Logitech.

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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LONDON (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Learning Technologies Group (LTG), the global leader in workplace learning and talent solutions and services, has published a new white paper on the reskilling crisis, titled 'A Human Framework for Reskilling: How 5 Seismic Forces Are Driving the Reinvention of Learning & Talent'.

Authored by Piers Lea, Learning Technologies Group's Chief Strategy Officer, it consolidates key strategic thinking from LTG's portfolio of market-leading learning and talent companies, in addition to pulling together research into the global workforce.

It identifies five factors affecting businesses and their employees:
1. Increasing complexities in business operations and work
2. The constant—and constantly accelerating—pace of change
3. Unprecedented demographic shifts that are shrinking talent pools
4. An increasing need for sustainable productivity to create competitive advantage
5. Changing employee expectations around work and the workplace

As well as pinpointing the seismic forces compelling large organizations to reinvent learning and talent with an empathetic eye on their people, the white paper also lists over 35 strategic actions that professionals can take to align executive, HR, and L&D leaders on the shared goal of reskilling the workforce.

"Today's CEOs know that you can no longer hire your way to success. Talent shortages, combined with increasingly complex technological and workforce demands, mean that now is the time to reskill our workforces. We believe that this starts by reinventing and joining together two parts of the business that have often been separated: Learning and Talent," said the white paper's author, Piers Lea.

"It's estimated that by 2022, nearly 80% of organizational skills will need to be reprioritized or revisited because of digital transformation. Reskilling helps organizations withstand the disruptive pressures already taking place in our daily lives, but there's no one-size-fits all approach. With this white paper, we hope to shine a spotlight on what we see as the way businesses, in the face of overwhelming change, can close the gap between current and future capability."

Aimed at enterprise CHROs, CLOs, and CEOs to support business cases as well as anyone looking to understand and invest in the workplace learning and talent market, 'A Human Framework for Reskilling: How 5 Seismic Forces Are Driving the Reinvention of Learning & Talent' is now available as a free download on ltgplc.com.

To find out more, contact reskilling@ltgplc.com.

About LTG
Learning Technologies Group is a global leader in workplace learning and talent. Working as a strategic partner, we deliver a unique mix of products and services to help clients close the gap between current and future workforce capability.

We serve enterprise clients in rapidly changing industries, where market differentiation hinges on building a skilled, agile, and energised workforce. That is, we help them put the best people in the right roles, becoming the best they can be.

Our companies connect clients with unparalleled depth in talent management solutions, learning content, and learning technologies—from enterprise platforms to personalised and immersive learning experiences. Our products are best-of-breed, with ever-developing rich data visualisation and insights so clients can connect L&D and talent decisions to business outcomes. Clients trust our experts to listen hard and think creatively, tailoring each solution to their context and culture and putting learning at the heart of talent strategy.

Since 2016, we have earned over 60 industry awards. Highly ranked by Brandon Hall, Fosway, IDC, and Aragon Research, LTG products and services are used by more than 2,700 clients, reaching 25 million employees in over 200 countries.

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FREDERICK, MD. (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

The Frederick Arts Council congratulates Individual Artist Award Winner William Cochran for serving a productive artist-in-residency with the La Napoule Art Foundation in the South of France (outside of Cannes). Cochran was the award winner selected for the residency as part of the Carl Butler Individual Artist Award.

The annual awards, in memory of beloved local artist Carl R. Butler, are designed to honor, support, and strengthen individual artists living and working in the Frederick area.

The La Napoule Art Foundation hosts selective interdisciplinary group residencies at its base at the Château de la Napoule. The Chateau is a museum and serves as a live-work space for practicing artists throughout the year. These residencies not only afford artists the opportunity to engage deeply with their own disciplines, but to develop spontaneous collaborations with artists of varying disciplines and nationalities. Only seven other artists are selected annually to attend the residency from around the world.

While at Napoule, Cochran practiced his own painting and photography as well as entered into collaborations with a calligrapher and a dancer, among others.

"I am grateful to the Arts Council for providing me with this deeply rewarding opportunity, and I will never forget it," Cochran said. "I will bring this experience back to my work here in Frederick with a renewed perspective and ideas for the future."

"We can't wait to see the results of William's work at La Napoule, and we look forward to providing future Individual Artist Award Winners with similar opportunities," said Louise Kennelly, Executive Director of the Frederick Arts Council. "Residencies and other such exchanges enrich our community with an increased wealth of creative resources."

The residency will be awarded every two years. Application information for the Carl Butler Individual Artist Awards will become available via the Arts Council's website in July of 2020. To learn more about the 2019 Awards, visit the award ceremony album on Facebook.

About the Frederick Arts Council
The Frederick Arts Council invests in a vibrant and cohesive arts community for the people of Frederick County. The organization fosters an environment where the arts flourish in the community through grants and scholarships, arts advocacy, and links to essential resources. FAC is responsible for large-scale programming such as the Frederick Festival of the Arts, Art in the Park, and Frederick County's Arts in Education grants. For more information about the Frederick Arts Council, visit http://www.frederickartscouncil.org.



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NEW STANTON, PA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Murrysville Machinery Company announces the release of its most recent guide: A Guide to Construction Equipment. The resource provides information about materials processing equipment and aggregate materials used in many construction projects.

With this guide, Murrysville Machinery Company offers a basic overview of the materials and equipment used in construction projects including rock crushers, screeners, conveyors, and shredders. It also covers classifiers and waste management.

For more information on construction equipment, check out the guide here.

About Murrysville Machinery Company:
Murrysville Machinery Company is a leading provider of crushing, screening, conveying equipment to process aggregate, organic, recycled and other material. Founded in April of 1987, Murrysville Machinery Company provides equipment and processing solutions to customers seeking to produce material for large and small projects. For more information, visit us at http://www.murrysvillemachinery.com.




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OKLAHOMA CITY (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

As automation creeps into facets of our everyday lives from grocery delivery to one-day shipping for online shopping, workers are facing a new decade alongside technology designed to make businesses more efficient than ever before. While some jobs will become obsolete, this new trend is also creating career opportunities that possess characteristics of what were traditionally labeled blue or white collar jobs.

Express Employment Professionals released a white paper today that introduces who is in the middle: the grey collar workforce.

In its polling and public opinion research, Express, working with The Harris Poll, uses the term "grey collar" to describe work that combines some of the manual labor aspects of blue collar work but also has components of white collar work. Several of the included professions require skilled workers with specialized training beyond a high school diploma, such as engineers, paralegals, airline pilots, firefighters, non-physician healthcare professionals and more.

"After previously surveying the traditional blue and white collar populations, it became apparent that technology is changing businesses in such a way that more research was needed on this emerging population of workers," said Bill Stoller, CEO of Express.

In fact, the top workplace trend for 2019, according to the Society for Human Resource Management, was "fostering the relationship between robotics and artificial intelligence." From manufacturing to farming, administration to education, industries are incorporating advanced technologies into their processes.

"The human element will never go away," Dan Schawbel, partner and research director at New York City-based Future Workplace, said of automation in the workforce. "The big opportunity moving forward is for HR to partner with IT and even other departments ... in order to collaborate and manage the human experience."

Future Demand
More than 66% of surveyed grey collar workers hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 79% of those said going to college was worth every penny.

In a recent Wall Street Journal article, an analysis of federal data found that "new manufacturing jobs that require more advanced skills are driving up the education level of factory workers who in past generations could get by without higher education."

This is why companies long known for blue collar work will find themselves more reliant on grey collar workers. Forty percent of grey collar workers expect substantial job growth in their fields over the coming years, according to the Express survey.

The new white paper also explores more about grey collar workers, including:

Who they are

Where they work

What they do

Satisfaction with lives and jobs

Direction of their lives

Ability of their job to provide a good living

Future optimism

Archaic Labels
Most white collar (83%) and grey collar workers (81%) view labels such as "grey collar," "white collar" and "blue collar" as a good way to describe the work they do, but also see these labels as old-fashioned and not necessarily applicable anymore (grey collar, 62%; white collar, 56%).

So, while examining the views of grey collar workers and working the term into our workplace lexicon can help form a clearer picture of the modern and future workforce, they do not paint the full picture.

"In the modern workforce, businesses and employees must be willing to change and adapt to new technology, regardless of collar classification," said Bill Stoller, CEO of Express. "Instead of panicking about how artificial intelligence will eliminate positions, we need to embrace these emerging grey collar roles and the opportunities they create."

If you would like to arrange for an interview with Bill Stoller to discuss this topic, please contact Sheena Karami, Director of Corporate Communications and PR, at (405) 717-5966.

About Bill Stoller
William H. "Bill" Stoller is chairman and chief executive officer of Express Employment Professionals. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the international staffing company has more than 800 franchises in the U.S., Canada and South Africa. Since its inception, Express has put more than 7.7 million people to work worldwide.

About Express Employment Professionals
At Express Employment Professionals, we're in the business of people. From job seekers to client companies, Express helps people thrive and businesses grow. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK, our international network of franchises offer localized staffing solutions to the communities they serve, employing 552,000 people across North America in 2019. For more information, visit http://www.expresspros.com.



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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

After graduating film school, Galvin began his career working for Laika Studio in Portland, Oregon on the stop-motion animated feature film "Coraline." The film launched successfully as did Galvin, moving on to a wide variety of film/video and still photography projects. He worked as a 1st Assistant Cameraman on feature films, commercials, documentaries, reality tv, and web advertising productions.

He also acted as a Director of Photography on three independent feature films and a host of short films. With the growing hybrid photography market, he began working as an assistant and video consultant to a great group of commercial photographers.

After several years adding to his experience and knowledge base, he made another transition to the world of equipment rental where he was able to utilize his background to help many more clients in both the still and motion industries get the gear and knowledge they needed to create successful work.

"I'm very excited to join the MAC Group team and see this wonderful industry I love so much from a new perspective! They have created such an incredible team and I feel fortunate to now be a part of it." - Galvin Collins, MAC Group Northwest Regional Business Manager

In his newest move, Galvin will be helping MAC Group expand their dealer relationships and their presence throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Galvin can be reached at 503-313-7389 or at galvinc@macgroupus.com.

About MAC Group
32 years ago, MAC Group started as a boutique marketing, sales and distribution group focusing on professional photographers. As the industry has evolved, so has MAC Group with their expansion into filmmaking, video, mobile, content creation and audio. Today, MAC Group is one of the leading companies of their kind with world-renowned brands offering products and education that enhances the lives of passionate content creators at every experience level.

Learn more at macgroupus.com.



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PLANO, TEXAS (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

ResMan, a leading property management SaaS platform provider, today announces the company experienced a year of significant growth and milestones in 2019. Overall, the company saw a substantial number of new customers make the switch to using the ResMan platform for the management of their Multifamily and Affordable property portfolios. ResMan also completed the acquisition of Razz Interactive in December 2019, an award-winning website design and marketing platform for real estate and property management professionals. With this acquisition, ResMan now offers customers the ability to build and deliver high-end websites at the cost and convenience of a traditional templated solution.

Over the past 12 months, ResMan hit several significant new milestones for the number of units and clients across all segments in Multifamily, Affordable, and Commercial industries. The company also continued the execution of its Partner strategy by adding over ten new integrated partnerships and strategic relationships to its Partner network.

2019 Product Launches:

Commercial – In November, ResMan Commercial was launched, a lease-based solution designed by industry experts specifically to meet the needs of commercial and mixed-use property managers and investors. This addition, which includes Lease Management, Property Management, and Common Area Maintenance (CAM), expanded ResMan's platform to encompass the broad spectrum of property management needs.

Affordable – The company released extensive new updates for both HUD and Tax Credit compliance to ResMan Affordable in April. The comprehensive compliance suite ensures accuracy, reduces errors, and helps avoid risk.

Customer Portal – ResMan also launched a new Customer Portal in November 2019. Customers can quickly access over 600 knowledge base articles and videos, create and track support cases, access release notes and update information, access the most shared articles from other ResMan users, and live chat with support agents.

ResMan University – The company's new online learning management system allows customers to learn at their own pace. Managers can assign individual lessons or entire courses to their staff and monitor their progress along the way. ResMan University provides comprehensive, in-depth knowledge training by role.

Additionally, throughout 2019 ResMan continued its fierce corporate commitment to provide financial and volunteer support in the communities its team members live and work. In addition to volunteering at local VFWs, PTAs, churches, soup kitchens and more, team members based at the company's headquarters in Plano, TX enthusiastically supported The North Texas Food Bank, Samaritan Inn, Trusted World, United Way and The Salvation Army.

"We are so proud of the strides we made in 2019 both for the business and in our communities. Our growth is more than a story of surpassing growth goals and welcoming new customers and partners to our platform - it's a testament to the hard-working team members at ResMan and our commitment to offering best in class, customer-first solutions and services that outpace our competitors. As always, we'll continue to listen to our customers' needs, remaining dedicated to building solutions that matter most to them and delivering best in class customer experiences. We look forward to reaching new heights in 2020," said Paul Bridgewater, CEO, ResMan.

ABOUT RESMAN
ResMan is the preferred growth partner that drives profitability and efficiency for nearly a thousand property management companies across the U.S. ResMan delivers the property management industry's most innovative technology platform, making property investments and operations more profitable and easier to manage. ResMan's platform unlocks a new path to growth for property management companies that deliver consistent NOI improvement and brilliant resident experiences easier than ever before. For more information, visit us at http://www.myresman.com or engage with us on Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook.



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DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Dr. Shanan Gwaltney Gibson, a highly regarded scholar with deep expertise related to job analysis, entrepreneurship and small business development, has been named dean of the David B. O'Maley College of Business at the world's leading aviation and aerospace institution, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Gibson, who currently serves as dean and professor of Management within the College of Business at Texas A&M University-Commerce, will begin her tenure at Embry-Riddle's Daytona Beach Campus in April 2020. She was selected from a pool of outstanding candidates following a careful, competitive national process.

Embry-Riddle President P. Barry Butler commended Gibson's track record of scholarly achievement, teaching excellence, and service to the academic community. "Dr. Gibson's work, which focuses on collaborating with business to improve hiring, training and performance management, will serve Embry-Riddle and its students well," Butler said. "In particular, her insights will be key to expanding our industry partnerships, which provide real-world business and educational opportunities for students. I look forward to watching her vision and dedication in action at Embry-Riddle."

University Provost Lon Moeller added that "Gibson's recognized skill as an exceptional teacher is in perfect alignment with Embry-Riddle's mission to prepare students for productive careers and leadership roles in business, government agencies and the military."

Butler and Moeller both extended their sincere thanks to outgoing Dean Dr. Michael J. Williams, who will return to his faculty position at Embry-Riddle after he completes a scheduled sabbatical. "Mike has served Embry-Riddle faithfully and well, and he is beloved by his students and colleagues," Moeller said. "We are fortunate to have an educator and mentor of his caliber on our faculty."

Gibson's diverse teaching experience encompasses Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior, Entrepreneurship Business Planning, Comparative Management, Organizational Development and Change, and Fundamentals of Management. "I'm delighted and honored to join the David B. O'Maley College of Business at Embry-Riddle," she said. "I love to teach, face to face or online, and traditional as well as non-traditional students. I do not view teaching as an opportunity to impart knowledge to those who are lacking it. Rather, teaching is about cultivating the curiosity of students and then providing them with opportunities to learn. I want them to learn today and lead tomorrow."

Gibson holds a master's and a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Virginia Tech, and she has authored a lengthy list of books and academic journal publications. At Texas A&M University-Commerce since 2017, Gibson's accomplishments include opening a Center for Excellence, successful international reaccreditation, and cultivating her college's largest single gift in history. Earlier, Gibson served as associate dean for student and faculty development at the College of Business at East Carolina University (2012-2017). She has held faculty positions in Management as well as Psychology.

Co-author of the book, The Handbook of Work Analysis: Methods, Systems, Applications and Science of Work Measurement in Organizations, Gibson has received five teaching awards. These include a Board of Governor's teaching award, the Max Ray Joyner Award for Faculty Service through Continuing Education, the Robert L. Jones University Alumni Award for Outstanding Teaching, a College of Business Teaching Fellowship, and a College of Business Commerce Club New Faculty Teaching Award.

Gibson is married to Embry-Riddle alumnus Dr. James R. Gibson, Lt. Col., U.S. Marine Corps, Retired, who is an experimental test pilot and program manager for Bell Helicopter Textron. They have two admittedly spoiled poodles, DiffyQ and Trigonometry.



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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Last summer was the first year running Nike Volleyball Camp at Champions Hall, a state-of-the-art facility that proved to be very popular, attracting over 50 campers for the one session of camp offered. Starting this summer, there will be two weeks of an All Skills programs and two serving clinics offered in June and July.

Long-time camp director, Stephen McCarthy, is set to run all of the camp sessions. McCarthy directed last summer's successful program, helping players of all ability levels work on the fundamentals through fun instruction.

When asked about her daughter's first volleyball camp experience, Tim C. exclaimed, "This was Sophia's first introduction to the sport, and it was absolutely perfect. She had a great time and mentioned that the staff was so understanding and helpful."

The new additions will give more players, like Sophia, an opportunity to work on volleyball fundamentals in a positive and encouraging environment. During the All Skills program, campers will train with their fellow athletes on all aspects of passing, hitting, setting, and blocking. Here they will get a break down of the mechanics through various drills and competitive play. The half-day serving clinic will focus solely on the techniques and tactics of serving. Players new to the sport will learn the basic fundamentals of serving, while more advanced players may focus on float jump, and topspin serves.

These volleyball programs are designed to be attending one after the other, with the All Skills running Monday-Thursday, and the half-day Serving Clinic running Friday. This is designed to give players the opportunity to maximize their training time on the court.

Players, Coaches, and Parents interested in the program 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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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

The Trinity College Nike Swim Camp is designed for competitive swimmers ages 8-18 looking to improve on the "little things" that will make you a better swimmer.

Campers will experience small-group instruction in a low swimmer-to-coach ratio environment including two water sessions, daily video analysis of strokes and classroom lectures. Team building and leadership development will also play a central part of our curriculum.

The Comprehensive Stroke Camp, lead by Head Swimming Coach, Carlos Vega, offers a balanced curriculum built around training, technique, and race strategy to improve each of the four strokes.

Overnight campers reside in campus housing located a short walk from the pool and eat all meals in the campus dining hall.

"We are thrilled to work with Coach Vega at Trinity this summer," says Paul Merrion, VP of Nike Swim Camps. "He is such a dedicated and knowledgeable coach and knows how to coach swimmers at every skill level."

This summer, Trinity College is offering one session of day camp 9:00am-4:30pm for ages 8-18 June 22-25. This summer camp for competitive swimmers is an excellent format for campers to learn new drills, refine stroke technique, and focus on racing skills that will impact their swimming. Athletes will be challenged and engaged in a safe and supportive camp environment. Experienced coaching staff strive to make the week a fun and memorable experience for everyone.

"While improving swimming performance is our number one goal at camp, providing a positive and nurturing environment is also a top priority," says camp director Carlos Vega. "We want each swimmer to leave camp a better swimmer than when they came and to instill a life long joy in the sport of swimming."

Swimmers, coaches, and parents interested in Nike Swim Camps can visit http://www.ussportscamps.com/swim or call 1-800-645-3266.

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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ATLANTA (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Concentric Sky, the company behind the digital badging platform Badgr, is pleased to announce several presentations by partners at the upcoming IMS Global Digital Credential Summit on February 11th and 12th, in Atlanta, Georgia. These presentations will feature groundbreaking work on digital badges, learning pathways, and micro-credentials.

Badgr's presenting partners include:

The University of North Texas

The University of South Florida

Georgia Tech

Georgia Department of Education

Arizona State University

Brigham Young University

Together, these organizations serve over two million students throughout the U.S. Each organization has developed a set of implementation techniques and best practices that leverage digital badge technology to promote student success and lifelong learning for their students, faculty, and their communities.

"The University of North Texas is pleased to partner with Badgr to develop innovative solutions to help students recognize, collect, connect, and showcase the many marketable skills they attain during their college experience. The ability of our students to articulate their skills using a structure and system such as Badgr is critical to our ongoing success creating credentials and learner records for the 21st-century." - Mike Simmons, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of North Texas

"We're excited to support our partners as they showcase their successful digital credential programs at the 2020 IMS Digital Credential Summit. Digital badges, stackable learning pathways, and blockchain-based learner records are rapidly transforming the way people learn and work. We're honored that organizations around the world are turning to Badgr to create branded learning ecosystems that take advantage of these innovations." - Wayne Skipper, Founder/CEO of Concentric Sky

The IMS Global Digital Credential Summit will kick off on February 11th and 12th, in Atlanta, Georgia. This event brings together hundreds of educators, employers, and talent/HR professionals for two days of collaboration and innovation focused on advancing innovative educational models that bridge learning and career. Other topics to be addressed at the summit include connecting people to jobs, building statewide K-12 digital credential systems, stackable credential pathways, and advances in Open Badges.

About Badgr
Badgr is a global ecosystem of digital badging and credentialing tools for individuals and organizations of all sizes. Badgr serves millions of users and provides recognition from over 12,000 issuing organizations spanning more than 100 countries. Learn more at: Badgr.com

About Concentric Sky
Founded in 2005, Concentric Sky is an award-winning software design & development firm located in Eugene, Oregon. The company has successfully launched hundreds of products in its 15-year history for partners including The World Bank, The United Nations, The MacArthur Foundation, Intel, National Geographic, and Encyclopedia Britannica. Badgr, Badgr Pathways, and BadgeRank are registered trademarks of Concentric Sky.



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PASADENA, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Southern California Children's Museum (SCCM) today announced the launch of its new exhibition, Wild California, an immersive and interactive homage to Southern California's diverse natural landscape. The exhibit opens January 27 and offers children of all ages an opportunity to learn about Southern California's different biomes while encouraging gross motor development.

"We couldn't be more excited for our first permanent exhibit in the space – one that highlights and reflects so many of the landscapes of Southern California and teaches children and families about our culture and surroundings. Wild California embraces our mission and embraces the power of play for our young visitors," said Catherine Welch, Board President and Co-Founder, Southern California Children's Museum.

The addition of Wild California reinforces SCCM's commitment to celebrating Southern California through dramatic play. This exhibit builds on the organization's mission to bring quality, play-based, educational experiences to children in the community. Wild California will feature multi-tiered play spaces including a climbing wall, balance surfboards, a toddler-appropriate "tidal pool," magnetic play, and more. The vignettes are reminiscent of Southern California's natural wonders such as camping in Joshua Tree, exploring the historic orange groves, or playing in one of the local beaches. Patrons will learn about local wildlife, plants and go from sea to sky in one afternoon.

Wild California opens to the public on January 27, 2020 and is presented with support from our patrons and the donor community. Admission will be free on opening day.

For SCCM hours, admission, and more information, including additional events and programming from SCCM such as story time meet-and-greet with a beloved local children's book illustrator, the signature Touch-A-Truck event in the Fall, and Spring/Summer camp offerings for children 8 and under, please visit socalkids.org.

ABOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
Southern California Children's Museum (SCCM) is located at 459 East Colorado Blvd., in Pasadena, CA. Catering to children 7 and under, the mission of SCCM is to cultivate a child's wonder, stimulate curiosity, and motivate learning through interactive exhibits, creative experiences and dramatic play – all while promoting the diverse cultures of Southern California. With nearly 9K square feet of space to explore, the museum features permanent and rotating exhibits that help develop a child's gross and fine motor skills. SCCM's regular programming and collaborations with local artists allow children hands-on opportunities to explore arts and culture. Admission is $8 for adults and children. Free for children under one year. For more information, visit socalkids.org. SCCM is a 501c3 non-profit organization.



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MILWAUKEE (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

FEI Behavioral Health, a social enterprise with a 40-year history of providing programs and services that improve workforce resilience, is presenting at the NATSAP 2020 Conference.

NATSAP, The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, serves as an advocate and resource for organizations that devote themselves to society's need for the effective care and education of struggling young people and their families.

The conference runs from February 5-7, 2020, at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa in Palm Springs, California. FEI Senior Director Terri Howard will present "Is the Way You're Communicating Affecting Behavior?" on Friday, February 7, from 8:45-10 a.m.

Howard will discuss how using a trauma-informed approach to communication can encourage positive outcomes. Participants will explore how this approach can help them engage with young people in ways that support dignity and respect. Attendees will also participate in exercises surrounding listening and messaging and explore reactionary tools that help promote optimal results.

Howard is a corporate management executive with more than two decades of experience in organizational development. She has provided training and consultation for nonprofit organizations, Fortune 500 companies, the government and institutions of higher learning around the country. Her topics have included implicit bias, bullying and harassment, anger management, workplace violence prevention, leadership development and teamwork. Her relaxed style and informal approach create an engaging learning environment for participants.

For more information about the conference or FEI's participation, please visit NATSAP's 2020 Annual Conference.

FEI has a 40‐year history in enhancing workforce resiliency by offering a full spectrum of solutions, from employee assistance programs (EAPs) and organizational development to workplace violence prevention and crisis management. One of the most successful social enterprises in America, FEI was created by the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities, a national network of social sector organizations working to achieve its vision of a healthy and equitable society. Visit http://www.feinet.com for additional information.



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LAGOS, NIGERIA (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Google, in association with 9mobile, a leading telecom operator in Nigeria, and Kirusa, a global leader in communication solutions over data networks for consumers and enterprises, hosted a workshop in Lagos for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Aggregators, and brands to introduce Rich Communication Services (RCS), and showcase how RCS Business Messaging (RBM) is revolutionizing enterprise communication with their consumers. The workshop was attended by over 50 attendees, including representatives from MTN, Airtel, Glo, GTB, Zenith Bank, Unity Bank, Accion Microfinance, Interswitch, and Infobip, among others.

Touted as the next-generation native messaging evolution for Android users, RCS is an update to SMS, offering features for enhanced smartphone messaging on Android such as high-resolution photo and video sharing, location sharing, group chats, read receipts, etc., all of which are not available on SMS. It is changing Person-to-Person (P2P) as well as Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging. For individuals, RCS opens up the possibility of rich media interactions with any other mobile subscriber using the native messaging app on the phone. Enterprises, on the other hand, are opened to an opportunity to engage with their smartphone customers using RBM, RCS's offering for enterprises which is used for business-to-consumer communication to provide a richer and interactive brand experience, complete with verified senders and brand logos.

At the workshop, 9mobile announced that they had chosen Google's Jibe platform for offering RCS, and had chosen Kirusa for managing their RBM services in Nigeria, including directories, onboarding, verification, and APIs to send OTP's over RCS. Google demonstrated their Jibe platform, including their Dialogflow bot creation tool, while Kirusa demonstrated the RCS directory (available at http://www.dotgo.com) and the partners.dotgo.com portal for aggregators to launch RBM bots on 9mobile.

"We are excited to see Kirusa and 9mobile leading the way by launching the first RCS agents in Nigeria on Google's RCS MAAP platform. Bringing modern messaging to everyone on Android is important to us and we look forward to supporting Kirusa and 9mobile further," said Johanna Kollar, Partnerships Lead, Communication Products, EMEA, Google.

Bola Afuye, Head of Digital Media, 9mobile said, "We are glad to be the front-runners not just in Nigeria, but in all of Africa to launch RCS and RBM. RCS opens up newer avenues for brands to communicate with their customers. This workshop demonstrated how carriers can benefit from RCS and leverage it to offer innovative services to their subscribers and have engaging conversations with their customers."

"We are delighted to be a part of the workshop hosted by Google to showcase the possibilities of RCS for the Nigerian market. Through this workshop, we want to enhance the usage and adoption of RBM by brands in Nigeria, as it provides convenience and value to consumers. By providing RBM agents, brands are empowered to improve overall customer experience and satisfaction," said Inderpal Singh Mumick, Founder, Chairman and, CEO of Kirusa.

Google has been playing a significant role in marshaling the adoption of RCS across the globe. Taking the lead to transform enterprise messaging experiences on Android with RCS, Google launched its RBM Early Access Program in 2017. The Program aims to help enterprises build agents that take advantage of RCS features and engage with their audiences better. 9mobile is the first operator in Nigeria to launch RCS, and the first operator in the world to provide an RCS bot, named my9mobile, for providing customer support, and also the first operator in the world to make missed call alert and voicemail available using an RCS Agent.

About 9mobile
Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), trading as '9mobile', is a Nigerian private limited liability company licensed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to provide a broad range of telecommunication services including voice and data services across the country. Formerly trading as Etisalat Nigeria, 9mobile commenced commercial operations in October 2008.

In our over 11 years of operations, 9mobile has established a reputation for best-in-class Quality of Service (QoS), innovation and exceptional customer experience among mobile network operators (MNOs) in Nigeria. 9mobile has been at the forefront of technological innovations, including high definition voice enhancements and digital business solutions. At 9mobile, innovation is not just a buzz word; it's about how we make people's lives more meaningful and devise new ways to solve existing problems. As an environmentally responsible brand, our Environmental Management System (EMS) was certified to ISO 14001:2004 Standard in the first quarter of 2017, making 9mobile the first (MNO) to achieve this certification in Nigeria.

In July 2017, we launched our new brand identity – 9mobile, reflecting the bold and creative attributes we share with our valued subscribers, especially the vibrant youth segment. Our new name represents our authentic Nigerian heritage, Afro-centricity, and our evolution over a decade of operations. For more information, visit http://www.9mobile.com.ng.

About Kirusa
Kirusa is reimagining messaging and voice in the data era. Embracing the paradigm shift in enterprise messaging, we are helping enterprises plan and implement IP messaging strategies that create exciting possibilities for customer engagement. Kirusa's technology and connectivity to OTT messaging platforms and RCS providers and carriers, including Google, enables carriers to monetize RBM and enables enterprises to build and deploy chatbots to have conversations with their customers with rich media, natural language processing, and machine learning, over OTT messaging apps, and the built-in Android messages app using RCS. Kirusa's solutions include Dotgo, an RCS bot directory and partner portal; Kirusa Konnect, an omnichannel Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) for enterprises that helps bolster brand-customer engagement with chatbots, IP messaging, SMS and voice; InstaVoice, a unique call completion solution that provides visual voicemails and missed calls, and helps mobile carriers monetize missed calls in their networks; InstaVoice ReachMe, a smartphone app using voice over data to provide inexpensive voice roaming and virtual numbers; and Kirusa Channels, a platform that allows fans to connect with their favorite celebrities. Thousands of enterprises and over a hundred million users benefit from our solutions. Kirusa has partnerships with over fifty mobile carriers and is also a Jibe Messaging partner. Kirusa's solutions are built on its patented technology and highly reliable, scalable multimodal and cloud platforms, which manage over 3 billion transactions and over 100 million active users every month. Headquartered in New Jersey and led by an experienced team of mobile technologists, Kirusa has offices in three continents. For more information, visit http://www.kirusa.com.




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MCLEAN, VA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Cygnacom (http://www.cygnacom.com), a global vanguard in cybersecurity consulting, announces that Ella Schwartz, senior manager, federal professional services at Cygnacom, has received a prestigious award from the Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Schwartz's book, "Can You Crack The Code?: A Fascinating History of Ciphers and Cryptography" was named the winner of the 2020 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books in the Hands-on Science Book category. The book seeks to engage young minds in cryptography through compelling historical anecdotes, scientific backup and do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.

As part of this award, Subaru of America will purchase thousands of copies of the book and distribute them to schools nationwide along with a curriculum to help teachers integrate the book into their lesson plans. Schwartz and her fellow winning authors will be honored at the AAAS Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA, February 13-16, 2020.

"Throughout two decades at Cygnacom, I've had the opportunity to be mentored by the top experts in the field and work on important, cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives," said Schwartz. "Armed with this experience, I wrote 'Can You Crack The Code?' with the hope of inspiring our next generation of cybersecurity warriors."

At Cygnacom, Schwartz directs a team of technical consultants that deliver security consulting, architecture and system integration services to the federal government. As an expert in her field, Schwartz has been invited to lecture and speak on a variety of industry topics including security, cryptography and history. She has also taught courses in cybersecurity and led clinics for both children and adults.

"We're thrilled that Ella has won this award and we're grateful to have Ella on the Cygnacom team," said Peter Bello, president of Cygnacom. "It's incredible that one of our own experts is helping America's youth focus on topics that matter to our future. Cybersecurity is a fascinating, increasingly important field and we're so proud to drive growth and education in the world of science and technology."

Visit cygnacom.com to learn more about Cygnacom's industry-leading cybersecurity services. For more information about "Can You Crack The Code?", visit http://www.ellasbooks.com.

ABOUT CYGNACOM
Cygnacom's legacy of leadership began in 1994, providing information security services and cryptographic solutions. The firm specialized in emerging Public Key Infrastructure technologies and designing and implementing some of the first PKI solutions for U.S. government and commercial clients. In 1994, Cygnacom partnered with Entrust, Inc. to provide professional services to support U.S. Federal, State and U.S.-based commercial PKI clients. In 2000, Cygnacom became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Entrust. In 2014, Entrust was acquired by Datacard, Inc. The parent company now operates as Entrust Datacard and Cygnacom continues to support its team, U.S. Federal customers and commercial customers with state-of-the-art information and cryptographic solutions in the challenging world of the 21st century.



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WESTMINSTER, COLO. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) released details on its upcoming annual meeting, scheduled for March 2-5, 2020, on the island of Maui, Hawaii. The Western Society of Weed Science (WSWS) will join WSSA for the event, which will be held near Maui's Ka'anapali Beach.

"We've planned a wide-ranging program that includes something for everyone," says Bill Curran, WSSA program chair and president-elect.

Corey Ransom, WSWS program chair and president-elect, says the event also offers the best of both worlds. "Attendees will have the opportunity to advance their understanding of important weed science issues, all while relaxing in a casual, Hawaiian setting," he said.

The opening session on the afternoon of March 2 will feature remarks from Dr. Sam Gon, senior scientist and cultural advisor for The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii. He is a native of Hawaii with 40 years of experience in conservation and land management projects.

The meeting also will feature five symposia on subjects important to weed science:

1)    Genomics of Weedy and Invasive Species – 2025 and Beyond
2)    The Ecological and Biodiversity Impact of Invasive Grass Species and Their Management
3)    2020 Vision for Hawaiian Invasive Plant Management
4)    The Role of Intelligent Machines in Weed Management
5)    Toxicology and Weed Science (with a special emphasis on glyphosate)

There will be multiple breakout sessions throughout the week on topics that include invasive plants in natural areas, the genetics of herbicide resistance, the latest herbicide technology, and more. In addition, more than 275 oral and 235 poster presentations will be offered on the latest weed science research results.

A special March 5 workshop organized by a panel of distinguished herbicide resistance education experts will address "Building a Community to Battle the Wicked Problem of Herbicide Resistance."

New this year is a "Three-Minute Thesis Research Communication Competition" for WSSA and WSWS students. They will have the opportunity to explain their research and share their conclusions – all in a three-minute timeframe. The meeting will also feature a Women in Weed Science networking event.

Many other optional events will be available during the week, including a whale watching cruise and a tour of a seed corn operation. Further details are available online.

Upcoming Regional Meeting

In advance of the joint WSSA-WSWS annual meeting, the Southern Weed Science Society (SWSS) will host its annual meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi from January 27-30, 2020. The program will include many updates on weed management research, as well as a special symposium on "The Collision Between Wildlife Management and Weed Science."

A preconference golf tournament to benefit the organization's endowment will be held on Sunday, January 26, while the popular SWSS Quiz Bowl for graduate students is scheduled for Tuesday evening, January 28. A mixer, a graduate student awards reception and a Women in Weed Science networking event will take place on Wednesday evening, January 29.

Further details are posted online.

About the Weed Science Society of America

The Weed Science Society of America, a nonprofit scientific society, was founded in 1956 to encourage and promote the development of knowledge concerning weeds and their impact on the environment. The Society promotes research, education and extension outreach activities related to weeds, provides science-based information to the public and policy makers, fosters awareness of weeds and their impact on managed and natural ecosystems, and promotes cooperation among weed science organizations across the nation and around the world. For more information, visit http://www.wssa.net.

Media Contact:    

Lee Van Wychen
Executive Director of Science Policy
National & Regional Weed Science Societies
Lee.VanWychen@wssa.net
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IPSWICH, MASS. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), the leading provider of evidence-based clinical resource tools, has announced the availability of a new decision aid within its shared decision making product, Option Grid. Opioid Addiction: Treatment Options presents several pharmacotherapeutic options to manage opioid addiction.

Opioid addiction is a chronic relapsing condition of continued opioid use despite problematic consequences for more than a year. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are 192 drug overdose deaths every day and opioids are currently the main driver of these fatalities. The Opioid Addiction decision aid is intended to help facilitate conversations around medical treatment for those who are addicted to opioids and want to compare medical treatments. Treatment options include maintenance treatment with methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone, as well as opioid cessation with a methadone or buprenorphine taper.

Patient decision aids are tools to help achieve shared decision making by enabling patients to understand and compare their healthcare options in the context of their personal preferences and arrive at informed decisions. Option Grid decision aids are interactive and personalized, enabling a tailored presentation of healthcare options that are most relevant to the patient. EBSCO's Option Grids are used by health systems, health plans and other patient-focused organizations to improve the quality and cost of care, as well as patient experience. They can be integrated into clinical EHR workflows as well as other digital platforms or accessed through the web by consumers directly.

Dr. Glyn Elwyn, BA MD MSc PhD, professor at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College and co-founder of Option Grid, says this new tool was developed in response to the increasing risks of opioid addiction. "More and more, clinicians are treating patients for opioid addiction; they require a tool to help patients determine the most appropriate path for treatment. This decision aid is intended to support and encourage these conversations between a patient and their clinician, helping to determine the best course of treatment for the individual."

To find out more about EBSCO's Option Grid decision aids, visit: https://health.ebsco.com/products/option-grid.

About EBSCO's Health Resources
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is a leading provider of clinical decision support solutions, medical research information and healthcare business intelligence for the healthcare industry. EBSCO users include professionals in medicine, nursing, and allied health. Flagship products include DynaMed, Dynamic Health, clinical e-books and e-journals, EBSCO Discovery Service, licensed databases (such as CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE Complete) plus EBSCONET. EBSCO's health databases are powered by EBSCOhost, the research platform favored by libraries around the world.

For more information, please contact:
Jessica Holmes
Communications Director
978-356-6500 x3485
jmholmes@ebsco.com



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

SpringboardVR, a leading provider of VR venue management and content distribution infrastructure for location-based entertainment (LBE) has hired Michael Festa as Chief Business Officer. Festa most recently served as Director of Distribution for a leading virtual reality game developer and publisher.

As CBO, Festa will focus on expanding SpringboardVR's content licensing and venue management solutions to more partners across the globe. This includes driving the company's ongoing evolution into becoming the marketplace of all commercial VR content across entertainment and other verticals through content acquisition, new partnerships for increased distribution, and addressing the needs of SpringboardVR customers.

"Michael Festa has been a force in location-based virtual reality for many years and will bring to SpringboardVR his intimate and valuable understanding of this landscape," notes SpringboardVR CEO Brad Scoggin. "We are fortunate to bring Festa onto the SpringboardVR leadership team in such a pivotal role at this important point in the company's growth."

Festa made a name for himself in the industry by building commercialization and monetization infrastructure for VR in location-based venues. He developed partnerships with hundreds of individual 'VR arcades' while managing joint ventures in Asia to oversee distribution in thousands of locations worldwide. He also led third-party publishing by working with large IP holders to streamline and license their out-of-home products, creating one of the largest content distribution networks in LBVR.

"I have always been impressed with SpringboardVR's ability to grow and service such a rapidly-changing industry," notes Festa, who assumed his new role with SpringboardVR in January 2020. "SpringboardVR has enabled entrepreneurs to create lasting businesses in out-of-home VR by leveraging the content development community alongside their superior technology, and I greatly look forward to further accelerating the company's evolution."

Prior to working in Entertainment, Festa was a Software Engineer in the biomedical and forensics industries, and drove new business development for a worldwide recruiting firm in the engineering staffing sector. Michael is a graduate of the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering.

About SpringboardVR
Founded in 2017, SpringboardVR offers headset management, content distribution, and commercial licensing for Location-Based Entertainment, Enterprise, and Education. SpringboardVR, based in Los Angeles, currently serves more than 500 companies in more than 40 countries across the globe.

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ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

In support of #DataPrivacyDay, Spirion, a pioneer in designing the critical first step of data security and privacy, will launch a series of webinars around the critical nature of data privacy and the growing need for organizations to protect what matters the most: the personal data privacy and data security of their colleagues, customers, and communities.

The first webinar, titled "The California Consumer Privacy Act: Your Questions, Answered," will be held on January 28, 2020, at 1 p.m. EST. In this highly interactive webcast, data protection industry veteran Scott M. Giordano, Esq., Vice President and Sr. Counsel, Privacy and Compliance for Spirion, will answer pressing questions and share the latest updates from California's newly enacted consumer privacy law, which went into effect on January 1.

"When organizations collect sensitive, private data, they possess the most invaluable assets of their colleagues, customers, and communities," Giordano explains. "The real issue that organizations face isn't just about avoiding regulatory non-compliance; it's about preventing a breach of trust granted to them by their constituents. Once breached, trust―a fundamental driver behind an organization's image and ability to compete successfully―is nearly impossible to regain."

Spirion is a Data Privacy Day 2020 Champion as recognized by the National Cyber Security Alliance, an international effort held annually on January 28 to create awareness about the importance of respecting privacy, safeguarding data, and enabling trust. The company was also recently ranked by CIOReview magazine as one of the "20 Most Promising Compliance Technology Solution Providers of 2019," an annual listing of 20 companies that are at the forefront of providing compliance technology solutions and transforming businesses.

About Spirion
Spirion (http://www.spirion.com) is a pioneer in designing the critical first step of data security and privacy through its data discovery, persistent classification, and behavior software and services. Since 2006, thousands of organizations worldwide have reduced their sensitive data footprint and proactively minimized the risks, costs, and reputational damage of successful cyberattacks and regulatory violations. Spirion provides effective command and control of sensitive data to leading firms across all industries from financial services to healthcare to the public sector.

Twitter: @Spirion

Media Contact
Elisabeth Cullivan Thomas
media@spirion.com
315-569-8269

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LOUISVILLE, COLO. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX) today announced its Vice President of Healthcare Value, Karen Conway, and Data Science Lead, Bryan Loughry will be featured speakers at the 14th Annual Health Care Supply Chain Summit, taking place January 27-28 in New Orleans. Conway will present on how supply chain can support programs to manage population health.

The presentation, Managing Population Health: A Supply and Demand Challenge, will take place January 28 at 11:30 a.m. and will address:

    How leveraging foundational supply chain skills can enable population health management objectives

    The value of integrating population health initiatives into current procurement activities rather than creating new programs at added costs

    How several leading healthcare systems are already leveraging their supply chains to optimize population health initiatives

In addition, Conway and Loughry will participate in a panel discussion, "Digitizing the Supply Chain through the Application of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics," that will look at the ways in which supply chain executives can leverage artificial intelligence to optimize supply chain management across the continuum of care. The panel, moderated by Healthcare Purchasing News publisher Kris Russell, will take place January 28th at 8:45 a.m.

Conway and Brent Petty, former System Vice President, Supply Chain for Wellmont Health Systems, will also help facilitate roundtable discussions on mergers and acquisitions, UDIs, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and Emergency Preparedness. The roundtable discussion will take place on January 27th at 4:15 p.m.

About GHX
Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX) is a healthcare business and data automation company, empowering healthcare organizations to enable better patient care and maximize industry savings using its world-class cloud-based supply chain technology platform. GHX brings together healthcare providers, manufacturers and distributors in North America, and Europe, who rely on proven healthcare-focused technology and comprehensive data to automate business processes and make more informed, timely and fact-based decisions. Solutions span procurement and accounts payable automation, contract and inventory management, vendor credentialing and management, business intelligence, payment management and other supply chain-related tools and services. For more information, visit http://www.ghx.com and The Healthcare Hub.




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PROVO, UTAH (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Imagine Learning, a leading educational technology company providing digital curriculum for PreK through 8th grade students, today announced the release of Imagine Reading—a research-based supplemental literacy solution that helps students in grades 3–8 become strong readers, critical thinkers, and confident communicators. Supporting a blended learning model, Imagine Reading includes teacher-led instruction, online student practice, facilitated classroom discussion, and group projects.

"The addition of Imagine Reading solidifies our suite of digital literacy programs for students in grades PreK-8," stated Jeremy Cowdrey, Chief Executive Officer of Imagine Learning. "Imagine Learning's expertise in language development is highlighted throughout Imagine Reading. Our curriculum experts designed and developed the program to include a wide range of opportunities for students to encounter, practice, and strengthen academic language skills, preparing them for future academic success across all subjects."

For over fifteen years, Imagine Learning's foundation has been helping students acquire, develop, and strengthen the language skills necessary to succeed in academic settings. Imagine Reading is steeped in discourse-centered instructional design and is aligned to The Imagine Learning Language Advantage, a theory of action founded on years of research and product development that promotes the rigorous and equitable acquisition of the language skills necessary to succeed in academic settings.

"The goal of Imagine Reading is to help prepare students for college and careers by working with complex, grade-level texts and engaging in rigorous academic discourse," shared Noelle Carter, PhD., Chief Academic Officer at Imagine Learning. "Imagine Reading engages students by utilizing relevant content, meaningful classroom discussions, and creative group projects that make learning personal. The program elevates teachers to the role of mentor as they guide students through their learning."

With the launch of Imagine Reading, Imagine Learning now offers a complete PreK-8 literacy solution focused on developing the academic language that is critical to student success. Imagine Learning's flagship product, Imagine Language & Literacy, is currently used by over a million students across the country. In 2012, the company released Imagine Español, a Spanish literacy program for early learners. In addition to literacy, Imagine Learning offers digital supplemental solutions for mathematics and assessment.

About Imagine Learning:
Imagine Learning is passionate about providing equity of access to learning for all students through teaching with technology. We are a leading educational technology company providing supplemental digital curriculum for PreK through 8th grade students. Our adaptive suite of Literacy, Reading, Math, and Assessment solutions are powered by the Imagine Learning Language Advantage, a theory of action that promotes rigorous and equitable development of language, enabling students to have deeper comprehension, engagement, and enjoyment of learning. Over 3 million students nationwide benefit from Imagine Learning programs to accelerate their learning. Learn more at https://www.imaginelearning.com/
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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Ivey Engineering, Inc., (IEI), an engineering consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Gregory Moser of New Freedom, Pennsylvania, is the winner of the winter 2019 bi-annual scholarship essay contest. He is currently a sophomore at York College of Pennsylvania and is majoring in finance.

"Thank you so much for informing me of this terrific news and helping me to advance my education," says Moser, after finding out he won the scholarship.

Moser chose the finance field due to his interest in investing and money management.

"I find great satisfaction in helping people and organizations meet their financial goals through proper money management," he says.

Moser competed with more than 100 other college students from the United States and Canada. Applicants were tasked to write an 800- to 1,000-word essay on one of three topics and were judged for creativity and originality. Moser's winning essay discusses the pros and cons of buying a tankless water heater. He mentions that two advantages of a tankless water heater are longevity and energy efficiency.

"Most tankless water heaters have a life expectancy of about 20 years, which is nearly double that of traditional tank water heaters, which only last 10 to 15 years," Moser explains in his essay. "Aside from their high life expectancy, tankless water heaters are also much more energy efficient than tank-based water heaters, as they use roughly 30 to 50 percent less power than their counterparts," he says.

"Gregory's essay is well written and backed up with supporting information," says Scott Friesen, president of IEI. "Based on the quality of his essay, you know Gregory spent considerable time doing research on the subject," he says.

Moser sees himself in the future graduating from college with a bachelor's degree in finance and working for a company that rewards him both financially and personally.

"I believe goal setting is extremely important," Moser says. "I want to help people reach their financial goals for retirement and saving for college. It would be rewarding to help open people's eyes to the investment opportunities available."

"We're impressed with Gregory's motivation and outlook for the future," Friesen says. "We know the value of a college education and wish the best for Gregory as he pursues his goals."

Any potential or current college or university undergraduate student within the United States or Canada is able to apply for the scholarship. The next deadline for essay submissions is May 1, 2020. For contest requirements or for more information about the scholarship, visit IEI's scholarship web page.

About Ivey Engineering
IEI is an expert witness and building systems consulting firm in San Diego, California. Established in 1994, IEI services clients in over 40 states and in several Canadian provinces. IEI's consultants have experience in the design, construction, service and repair of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems, as well as energy efficiency related issues. To read more about Ivey Engineering and its consulting services, visit the company's website.



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CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

On March 26th, Camphill supporters from throughout North America will convene at New York's Edison Ballroom to celebrate a legacy 80 years in the making.

The cause for celebration dates to 1940, when a group of Austrian refugees led by Dr. Karl König, purchased the Camphill estate in Aberdeen, Scotland. Theirs was a humanitarian mission. Having fled their homeland under Nazi occupation, the founders of the first Camphill community sought to establish a place where they would care for, live with, and educate children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as autism and Down syndrome.

In a world where institutionalization or segregation were the norm, the work of these disability rights pioneers was groundbreaking. Following the teachings of philosopher Rudolf Steiner, they sowed the seeds for a global community-building movement. Today, there are 15 Camphill communities and affiliates in North America, and more than 100 in 22 countries worldwide. Thousands of people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities have lived and worked as part of Camphill, their lives shaped by its unique approach to inclusion.

Camphill Foundation will celebrate this impact—and the people who make it possible—at its Annual Gala at New York's Edison Ballroom on March 26, 2020. Launched in 1986, the Annual Gala gathers community members and patrons in support of the Camphill movement. The event benefits Camphill Foundation's grantmaking program. All funds raised go to grants awarded annually to Camphill communities and organizations.

At this year's Annual Gala, Camphill Foundation will present Daniel McKanan, Ralph Waldo Emerson Unitarian Universalist Association Senior Lecturer at Harvard Divinity School, with the prestigious Camphill Elizabeth Boggs Leadership Award.

McKanan studies religious and spiritual movements for social transformation, and has authored six books, including "Eco-Alchemy: Anthroposophy and the History and Future of Environmentalism" (Berkeley: University of California Press, 2017) and "Camphill and the Future: Spirituality and Disability in an Evolving Communal Movement" (Berkeley: University of California Press, 2020). He has also served as board chair of the International Communal Studies Association.

Past recipients of the Camphill Elizabeth Boggs Leadership Award include author and activist Andrew Solomon; philosopher, theologian, and L'Arche founder Jean Vanier; and author, professor, autism education expert, and animal husbandry pioneer Dr. Temple Grandin.

"From his days as a Camphill volunteer coworker to his ongoing work raising consciousness of Camphill's vital contributions to humanity and environmentalism, Professor McKanan has done much to advance communities where people of all abilities are embraced and empowered," said Karen Murphy, Executive Director of Camphill Foundation. "We are thrilled to recognize his achievements during this momentous 80th anniversary celebration."    

Camphill Foundation's 2020 Annual Gala will be held at the Edison Ballroom, located at 240 West 47th Street, New York. It will feature a silent auction, as well as a performance by The Camphill Hudson Players, an inclusive theater group based at Camphill Hudson in Hudson, New York. The event is open to all ticket holders.    

Individual tickets to the Camphill Foundation Annual Gala are available for $380. Sponsorships are available at eight levels: Camphill Pioneer ($80,000), Camphill Builder ($25,800), Camphill Benefactor ($15,800), Camphill Sustainer ($10,800), Camphill Sponsor ($8,000), Camphill Partner ($5,800), Camphill Supporter ($2,580), and Camphill Friend ($1,080). Visit bidpal.net/CamphillGALA2020 to purchase tickets or a sponsorship package.    

About Camphill Foundation

Founded in 1966 to support two fledgling Camphill communities in New York and Pennsylvania, Camphill Foundation has grown dramatically over the past six decades. Today, its mission is to grow, strengthen, and safeguard the Camphill movement at 15 Camphill communities and affiliates in the United States and Canada. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Camphill Foundation primarily accomplishes this mission by providing strategic grants and low-interest loans that help grow and sustain the Camphill movement. Visit http://www.camphillfoundation.org for details.

About the Camphill Movement

Camphill is a worldwide movement of vibrant lifesharing communities that provide a unique model of care for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Camphill movement draws inspiration from the principles of anthroposophy. In valuing the profound significance of each human being, practicing the art of daily living, and emphasizing mindfulness of our responsibility to the earth, the Camphill movement offers a model for social renewal.

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AUBURN, MAINE (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

When music teacher Edward Judd was looking for a way to celebrate his 40th year in music education, he opted to write a series of reflections on some of his most memorable moments as an educator of young musicians. "I had no idea it would lead to a book," said Judd. "I just wanted to share some of my most treasured memories over my 40 years with students." On the evening of the Spring Concert at his school, Judd posted his reflections in the school auditorium lobby. "The response was very positive," said Judd "and several people suggested I put the stories in a book. The whole project took a few years."

Although Judd outlines his success with many groups, he also narrates many struggles he has encountered in trying to formulate a music program that will foster student success. "At times it has been difficult," Judd said. "Many times I have encountered school administrators that have said all the right things in supporting a school music program, but have not followed through with helpful action."

"Although I changed the names of some of the people I worked with," he said, "I do include groups I've taught and schools I've taught in without changing those names." Judd's experiences took him all over the New England states, and in a wide variety of settings, including teaching music in the elementary grades as well as middle school. He has taught in public high schools as well as a private academy, and has been a college band director.

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View from the Podium
Edward Judd
Publisher: Creative Music Productions
Language: English
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ISBN-13: 978-0578557212
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BALA CYNWYD, PA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Haskell Education has been awarded for "enhancing the learning environment" with their classroom furniture product, The Rover Table. This award has been given by Spaces4Learning magazine, who has recognized Haskell Education as a "Gold Winner" in their 2019 New Product Awards. Categories of the 2019 awards included Classroom Furniture, Flooring, Technology, Lighting, and others. This is the fifth year that Spaces4Learning has held this competition for classroom-enhancing products.

The Rover Table from Haskell Education notably features capabilities that allow it to be easily used and transported within schools and progressive STEAM/Makerspace environments. The innovative classroom furniture design incorporates storage bins, power outlets, stacking stools, and a retractable top. The top of The Rover Table is lifted and folded onto its side, reducing the width of the table to fit through standard 30" door threshold and other narrow spaces. This foldable design reduces the overall difficulty of transportation, creating opportunities to share specialized classroom furniture across multiple learning environments.

"Education doesn't happen in a vacuum. The tools that teachers use and the environments in which they teach are the result of the hard work and dedication of companies serving the education sector, producing everything from interactive projectors to flooring, WiFi to HVAC, furniture to outdoor lighting," said David Nagel, Editorial Director, Spaces4Learning. "We congratulate and thank all of this year's winners for contributing so much to the well-being of our schools, colleges and universities and the students they serve."

About Spaces4Learning
The publication is a leading information resource for those charged with planning, designing, constructing, equipping, operating and maintaining the physical learning environment. Spaces4Learning brings together a broad array of vital resources and services that keeps education facilities professionals abreast of current issues, trends and research; provides them with professional development opportunities; and keeps them connected with those who share a common interest.

https://spaces4learning.com

About Haskell Education
Haskell Education designs and manufactures the highest quality furniture for business, education, government, and institutional enterprises. Their reputation for excellence is built on outstanding customer service, superior manufacturing and comprehensive corporate responsibility. Haskell, "Making a Difference in Education"!

https://www.haskelleducation.com




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DENVER (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Check out the 2020 Nite Moves Track Club! It is more than a track team as founder Frank Merriex states: "This is about learning to serve others while working together as a team to reach personal goals." The camaraderie is on display every evening at the Hiawatha Davis Jr Rec Center where Frank coaches the track team. But the lessons don't stop when the sprints end. The Nite Moves team donates its time once a month, and around the holidays, to facilitate food drives to help the homeless population in the Greater Denver Area. As with any activity, significant costs accumulate between traveling for meets and hosting food drives.

TPG Energy is thrilled to provide financial support for the Winter Indoor Season! The money has already assisted the team in attending the USATF Colorado All Comer at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The meet featured two individuals that are now eyeing the 2020 Simplot Games in Pocatello, Idaho – one of the premier indoor track and field competitions!

Jeremiah Hagen, TPG Energy's Director of Business Development, who regularly contributes his time to this and other causes stated, "We are excited to see the kids grow both competitively as well as leaders in the community. Join us in celebrating the youth of Park Hill, Colorado as they evolve into the leaders of tomorrow."



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SAN MATEO, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

CSIRO US, the North American innovation center for CSIRO, Australia's pre-eminent national science organization, today announced that Susan Lucas-Conwell, Executive Vice President, has been asked to speak at the Fifth Annual Global Corporate Venture & Innovation Summit on January 29th at The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa in Monterey, California.

Lucas-Conwell has been invited back for a second year to speak as part of the Executive Leadership Briefing track; a by invitation-only track for senior corporate venture and innovation executives. She will participate in the discussion on challenges and opportunities for corporate innovation as viewed from a global research institution perspective.

"We all know 2020 signals the era of change and opportunity for the global corporate community. The role that they are now playing to advance technology and help young companies develop is integral to the entire innovation ecosystem. With more multinationals requiring insights on best practices to help professionalize and sophisticate their approach to sourcing and capturing innovation, trusted knowledge transfer is critical," said Christina Riboldi, Executive Producer, Global Corporate Venturing. "Therefore, leaning on individuals like Susan Lucas-Conwell to help shape content and foster information exchange during private, closed-door roundtables for members of the corporate innovation community has been integral to the programs GCV designs. She has been a guiding light to me and others in an effort to propel executive education and individual professional development."

Over 800 business leaders from corporate venturing and innovation will attend the Summit to discuss strategies for investing, connecting and innovating in the new decade. Conference sessions cover a wide range of topics including how to foster internal innovation, capitalizing on strategic partnerships and emerging global market innovation trends.

"Open Innovation and corporate venturing enable ground-breaking inventions to be brought to market faster and more successfully," said Lucas-Conwell. "I'm delighted to be invited back to share my experiences in building successful open innovation ecosystems for over three decades."

About CSIRO US
Based in Silicon Valley, CSIRO US is the North American innovation center for CSIRO, Australia's pre-eminent national science organization, accelerating innovation through global science with more than 3,642 patents and 170 spinouts to date. CSIRO US facilitates relationships with Global 1,000 customers, USA government agencies, universities, and research institutions to turn big ideas into disruptive products. Learn more at http://www.csiro.us/ and follow us on LinkedIn.

Media Contact for CSIRO US:
Christine Crandell
New Business Strategies
Christine.crandell@newbizs.com
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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Twenty-four talented professionals are participating in the Winter 2019-2020 Emerging Human Capital Leaders Initiative (EHCLI). The sixth cohort chosen to participate in this selective program are people- and student-focused leaders who work to change the way schools recruit and retain talent on behalf of the nation's highest-need students.

This 10-month program is a partnership between Education Pioneers (EP) and the Urban Schools Human Capital Academy (USHCA) that provides participants with the skills, resources, and network to accelerate their work to ensure that every student has a great team of people — teachers, principals, and central office administrators — who support them. Participants are in senior-level human capital roles within their organizations, or are a step or two away from being in these roles. Programming began in Winter 2019 in Washington DC, and will culminate in Denver in April 2020.

"Students deserve K-12 school systems that deliver on the great promise of a high quality public education for all. Some of the most influential roles in K-12 sit in human capital – the function responsible for finding and supporting millions of professionals nationwide who fuel classrooms, schools, districts, and beyond," said Melissa Wu, Education Pioneers' Chief Executive Officer. "We are grateful to partner with USHCA to develop high impact human capital leaders who can support an evolution from a focus on compliance to a focus on strategic alignment."

EHCLI fosters a robust national network of human capital leaders working across the country at school districts, charter management organizations, state education agencies, and nonprofits serving under-resourced students. The Winter 2019-2020 cohort joins the first five cohorts, totalling nearly 170 human capital professionals who are part of the EHCLI network.

"Human capital leaders are uniquely positioned to redefine and redesign how schools, districts, and education agencies can proactively attract, develop, and retain the most effective teachers and principals," said Danielle Pickens, Chief Program Officer at the Urban Schools Human Capital Academy. "The ideas and collaborations that arise from meaningful conversations about human capital trends and challenges in education have the potential to transform how we serve students."

The 24 emerging human capital leaders who will complete the program in 2020 include:

Desiree' Beckett, Director of Talent Acquisition, STRIVE Prep

Ernest Blackwell, Director of Program & Partnerships, Urban Teachers

Anthony Buatti, Director of Recruitment Operations, Outreach, and Data, Mastery Schools of Philadelphia and Camden

Felicia Butts, Director of Teacher Residencies, Chicago Public Schools

Jessica Doherty, Manager, Performance Evaluation, Hillsborough County Public Schools

Candice Durham, Managing Director, People Operations , Achievement Prep Public Charter Schools

Jordan Eason, Employee Relations Specialist, Little Rock School District

Jill Farrara, Managing Director of Talent, KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools

Rachael Tutwiler Fortune, President, Jacksonville Public Education Fund

Elaine Gallagher, HR Partner, The School District of Palm Beach County

Karly Gelardi, Director of National Recruitment, IDEA Public Schools

Lindsay Haldeman, Vice President, Northeast Region, Achievement Network

Jerica Johnson, Talent Acquisition Manager, Hamilton County Schools

Stephen Lee, Manager of Administrator Staffing and Credentials, San Francisco Unified School District

Quentin Liggins, Director of Talent Acquisition, Retention and Development, Tulsa Public Schools

Kate Malekoff, Director of Human Resources and Talent Operations, DREAM (formerly Harlem RBI)

Sara Metzger, Director, Recruitment, School District of Philadelphia

Tarah Mohika, Director of Recruitment and Resource Management, The Community Group, Inc

Jessica Papia, Director Employee Effectiveness, Baltimore City Public Schools

Sanjay Ramji, Data & Design Manager, Human Capital Management, Dallas Independent School District

Michael Simmons, Director, Talent Management, Seattle Public Schools

Sara Taylor, Managing Director, Talent and HR, Rocky Mountain Prep

LaChon Winston, Senior Human Resources Partner, Prince George's County Public Schools

Maya Wyche, Chief Talent Officer, FirstLine Schools

Participants learn from experts and from one another to collectively enhance their effectiveness in their current roles, and to strengthen the pipeline of talented leaders ready and interested to take on human capital leadership roles in public school systems.

To learn more about the Emerging Human Capital Leaders Initiative, please visit https://www.educationpioneers.org/EHCLI.

About Education Pioneers
Education Pioneers builds the pipeline of leaders outside the classroom who enable teachers and students to be successful inside the classroom. Since 2003, Education Pioneers has recruited and trained over 4,300 leaders in partnership with more than 900 education organizations nationwide.

Of the organization's Alumni in the workforce, more than 70 percent serve in education and lead or contribute to work that impacts public school students in major cities across the nation, most of whom are students of color and growing up in underserved areas. Learn more: http://www.educationpioneers.org/our-impact.

About The Urban Schools Human Capital Academy
The Urban Schools Human Capital Academy (USHCA) is a national non-profit working to build the capacity of Human Resource Departments to find and keep a talented workforce, particularly for our highest-need schools and students. Since its inception in 2011, it has developed, supported, and networked central office staff at over 45 districts and 16 states on strategic human capital work. USHCA is also focused on developing the next generation of human capital leaders for HC leadership roles by partnering with Education Pioneers to launch and run the Emerging Human Capital Leaders Initiative.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai—an international leader in medical and scientific training, biomedical research, and patient care—today announced the recipients of the first-of-its-kind Distinguished Scholar Award, a new annual grant sponsored by the Office of Gender Equity in Science and Medicine. The awards aim to mitigate gender gaps in medical research by supporting researchers with additional project resources while they serve as family caretakers.

"Far too often, promising researchers and scientists miss professional opportunities due to caregiving responsibilities. This new series of grants, selected through an NIH-style review, will empower recipients to continue their groundbreaking work while they integrate caregiving into their lives," said Carol Horowitz, MD, MPH, Dean for Gender Equity at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "We look forward to the exciting work our recipients will be able to undertake with this support in the new year."

Although women make up half of all medical school graduates in the field, studies show that men hold the rank of full professor at a five-to-one ratio compared to women. One cause of this disparity is that many scientists simultaneously become primary caregivers as they begin careers in research—something that disproportionately affects women.

The Distinguished Scholar Award, open to all genders, is designed to reduce gender-based disparities by delivering financial support to junior investigators just as they work to integrate family caretaking into their careers. Dr. Horowitz—the first dean of gender equity in the nation at a medical school—and Sandra K. Masur, PhD, Director of the Office for Women's Careers at Mount Sinai, conceived and distributed these highly competitive one-year $50,000 grants.

"No one should have to choose between caring for a family member and advancing professionally, and no one should be hindered in their research because they welcome a child into the world. Equity and excellence go hand in hand, and this series of grants is an important step in tackling the systemic inequities that exist across medicine. At the Icahn School of Medicine, we are unwavering in our commitment to advancing equity and helping all of our employees to reach their highest potential," said Dennis S. Charney, MD, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

The Awardees will provide four Assistant Professors, each extremely talented with unique research projects, a boost in funding that will allow them to maintain productivity while they face the significant demands of being a caregiver. Beyond the monetary award, grantees will be given access to career development resources, including programs through the Office for Women's Careers and the Office of Gender Equity.

Here are the recipients of the Distinguished Scholar Award and their research projects:

Denise Cai, PhD, Neuroscience: "Brain optimization of capacity and efficiency for memory storage"

Zhongwei Cao, PhD, Medicine (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine): "Tumor vascular niche recruits IGF1 receptor to induce aggressive lymphoma"

Sarah Stanley, MD, PhD, Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease): "The role of CNS glucose-inhibited neurons in glucose regulation"

Talia Swartz, MD, PhD, Medicine (Infectious Diseases): "Understanding purinergic receptors to reduce HIV infection and inflammation in human lymphoid tissue"

This past fall, the Office of Gender Equity in Science and Medicine invited Assistant Professors with independent research programs to apply for internal funding as they balance their responsibilities as caregivers. A diverse committee carefully reviewed the 29 outstanding applications received, and selected the top four for funding. Applicants were required to have active extramural support (including salary support) for their research program from a career development award or other research grant, be on a clear trajectory to a successful independent research career, show evidence of strong research training and productivity, and demonstrate a compelling case for why the funds will help them to maintain productivity while they are facing significant demands as a caregiver (most typically for child care).

The Distinguished Scholars Award builds upon the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and gender equity, which includes the creation of the nation's first Dean for Gender Equity last year. A member of Time's Up Healthcare, Mount Sinai earned the No. 1 Ranking in Diversity and Inclusion in the "Top 12 Hospitals and Health Systems" list by DiversityInc in 2017 and 2018. The Diversity Innovation Hub (DIH) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai was launched in fall 2019 to address the lack of women and people of color in innovation and technology, to foster ideas and solutions that address social and structural inequalities, and to accelerate efforts to advance diversity and inclusion in medicine and science. It received a Diversity and Inclusion Award and was named among the Top 50 in Digital Health for 2020.

About the Mount Sinai Health System
The Mount Sinai Health System is New York City's largest integrated delivery system, encompassing eight hospitals, a leading medical school, and a vast network of ambulatory practices throughout the greater New York region. Mount Sinai's vision is to produce the safest care, the highest quality, the highest satisfaction, the best access and the best value of any health system in the nation. The Health System includes approximately 7,480 primary and specialty care physicians; 11 joint-venture ambulatory surgery centers; more than 410 ambulatory practices throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and 31 affiliated community health centers. The Icahn School of Medicine is one of three medical schools that have earned distinction by multiple indicators: ranked in the top 20 by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Medical Schools", aligned with a U.S. News & World Report's "Honor Roll" Hospital, No. 12 in the nation for National Institutes of Health funding, and among the top 10 most innovative research institutions as ranked by the journal Nature in its Nature Innovation Index. This reflects a special level of excellence in education, clinical practice, and research. The Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked No. 14 on U.S. News & World Report's "Honor Roll" of top U.S. hospitals; it is one of the nation's top 20 hospitals in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Geriatrics, Gynecology, Nephrology, Neurology/Neurosurgery, and Orthopedics in the 2019-2020 "Best Hospitals" issue. Mount Sinai's Kravis Children's Hospital also is ranked nationally in five out of ten pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report. The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked 12th nationally for Ophthalmology, Mount Sinai St. Luke's and Mount Sinai West are ranked 23rd nationally for Nephrology and 25th for Diabetes/Endocrinology, and Mount Sinai South Nassau is ranked 35th nationally for Urology. Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai St. Luke's, Mount Sinai West, and Mount Sinai South Nassau are ranked regionally.

For more information, visit http://www.mountsinai.org/, or find Mount Sinai on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.



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WILMINGTON, DEL. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

DelawareBio, a nonprofit trade organization with the mission of catalyzing growth in the state's life-science industry, presents a panel discussion on gene editing that goes beyond CRISPR technology. To be held Thursday, February 6th from 1:30-5pm at the ChristianaCare John H. Ammon Medical Education Center, the event will provide an overview of the opportunities and challenges expected in bringing genome editing from the laboratory to the patient bedside.

As a leading biotech developer and center for pharma/life sciences research under the Greater Philadelphia 'Cellicon Valley' innovation hub, Delaware continues to play a leading role in the advancement of CRISPR technology.

The First State has the only gene-editing institute in the country embedded in a community cancer center, currently using CRISPR tech in lung cancer research. Delaware also can boast that the patent-pending computer code used to 'translate' the groundbreaking gene-editing technology was developed by a Newark Charter high school junior.

"Delaware is the health laboratory of the country," said Eric Kmiec, PH.D., Director, Gene Editing Institute of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute at ChristianaCare. "The state is a perfect testing ground because the population is representative of the general patient population across the county, a critical component of the development process. And the collaborative nature of our biotech industry allows for cross-pollination that would be more difficult elsewhere."

Gene-Editing Technology Panel Discussion
DelawareBio, a nonprofit trade organization with the mission of catalyzing growth in the state's life-science industry, is presenting a panel discussion on gene editing that goes beyond CRISPR technology. To be held Thursday, February 6th from 1:30-5pm at the ChristianaCare John H. Ammon Medical Education Center, the event will provide an overview of the opportunities and challenges expected in bringing genome editing from the laboratory to the patient bedside.

Registration is required. To sign up, visit delawarebio.org. Last day to register is Thursday, January 30th.

"We are delighted to bring together this talented panel to share their perspectives on the challenges of bringing genome editing from the laboratory to the bedside to educate and support the diverse population of gene and cell therapy companies in the greater Philadelphia region," said DelawareBio President Helen Stimson.

Formed in early 2006 as Delaware BioScience Association, DelawareBio has brought together pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms, medical device manufacturers, agricultural biotech and chemical companies, research and testing companies, hospitals and medical institutions, and other organizations and related service companies, with the shared goal of expanding the state's vibrant science economy.

Event Information

Attendees of the February 6th event will...

Hear from leading experts on the science behind genome editing and challenges in IP landscapes

Get an update on the latest genome editing discoveries and ChristianaCare's CRISPR lung cancer research initiative

Learn what is happening at NIST to set industry standards, and about anticipated challenges from a public policy perspective

Gain a high-level overview on product development strategies to ensure plans are scientifically sound and meet regulatory expectations and clinical objectives.

Moderated by Maiken Scott, host of WHYY's The Pulse, a national health and science radio show and podcast, panel members include Eric Kmiec, PH.D, Director, Gene Editing Institute of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute at ChristianaCare; Samantha Maragh, PH.D., Leader, Genome Editing Program, NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology); Maritza McIntyre, PH.D., President, Advanced Therapies Partners, LLC; Robert Oakes, Esquire, Principal, Fish & Richardson, and Cartier Esham, Executive Vice President, Emerging Companies, of Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO).

For further information, contact Jamie Pedrick, Marketing Manager, Delaware BioScience Association at jamie.pedrick@delawarebio.org or 302.635.0445



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WORCESTER, MASS. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have been awarded a $299,991 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop technologies that detect and boost student engagement in lessons by controlling indoor physical environmental factors such as temperature, ventilation, and lighting.

Shichao Liu, assistant professor of architectural engineering, is principal investigator of the three-year project. Co-principal investigators at WPI are Steven Van Dessel, associate professor of architectural engineering, and Jacob Whitehill, assistant professor of computer science. Jianshun Zhang, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Syracuse University, will be a consultant.

The project tackles a fundamental issue with indoor physical environments created by heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and other building systems. Current design practice aims to make indoor environments as uniform as possible. Yet in classroom environments, different students feel distinct levels of comfort or discomfort under the same conditions, and that can impact their ability to learn.

"When we look at how student learning can be improved, a lot of researchers start from the perspective of pedagogy and teaching materials," Liu said. "As an engineer in building sciences, I know indoor environmental quality is a big factor that affects people's comfort and cognitive performance."

To start, the researchers will use computer vision to film the faces of 24 undergraduate volunteers as they watch recorded lectures in different simulated settings—a lecture hall, a computer lab, and a virtual reality environment. Temperature, light, and ventilation will be varied, too.

Then the researchers will use the collected data and machine learning to develop automated detectors of student engagement and comfort. Such detectors could ultimately be installed in smart buildings to monitor and adjust classroom temperature to support student learning.

"It's easy to overlook the non-pedagogical factors that can impact students' learning, but in fact, there is mounting evidence that the indoor environment and thermal comfort can affect students' performance significantly," said Whitehill, who is also a faculty member in WPI's Learning Science and Technology program. "This interdisciplinary project gives us the opportunity to explore new ways of how new sensors and machine learning can support students' learning."

Finally, the researchers will study how a second group of 24 students engage in recorded lectures after a change in air flow from a fan or a mild thermal stimulus from a wristband device designed to make the wearer feel warmer or cooler.

A larger goal of the project is to inform the way buildings are designed and operated to account for how humans perform in them.

"In addition to the current focus on learning environments, insights from this study can also lead to development of new tools to investigate how people and buildings interact in more general terms," Van Dessel said. "Approaches developed as part of this project may be adapted to also study, for example, the impact of environmental factors, such as color or sound, and how they affect well-being."

The research builds on a $10,000 seed grant awarded in 2018 by WPI's Office of the Dean of Engineering.

"I am delighted to see that the seed grant funding of the collaboration between Shichao Liu, Jake Whitehill, and Steven Van Dessel has been partly instrumental in enabling their successful application for this NSF Award," said Winston Soboyejo, WPI senior vice president and provost. "I look forward to their continued success, as we strive to develop WPI's efforts in the area of the Built Environment."

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:

Colleen Bamford Wamback, Associate Director of Public Relations
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, Massachusetts
508-831-6775 ; 508-688-4858 (cell)
cbwamback@wpi.edu



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NORTHFIELD, N.H. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Spaulding Youth Center is thrilled to announce Scott Dunlop was selected for Parenting NH Magazine's New Hampshire Top Teachers for 2019. Scott Dunlop is a special education teacher at Spaulding Youth Center, where he has worked for twenty-five years.

Community members, educators and academic peers were asked to submit nominations for this prestigious list, which is comprised of top New Hampshire educators. Nominations include essays written about the talented educators of our state along with a short profile about each teacher. Parenting NH Magazine receives hundreds of compelling nominations. For the third annual Top Teacher issue, five different and incredibly impactful educators were awarded the title of Top Teacher for 2019.

"On behalf of Spaulding Youth Center, I am incredibly proud to have Scott Dunlop as part of our special education team and thrilled of his recognition as a Top Teacher in the state of New Hampshire," said Colleen Sliva, School Principal & Special Education Director. "Mr. Dunlop is deeply committed to the belief that his students can achieve success in and out of a school setting and prepares them to do just that. He has made an incredibly positive impact on his students, colleagues and community and we are extremely fortunate to have Scott as part of our organization."

Mr. Dunlop joined Spaulding Youth Center in 1995 as a special education teacher following his time on campus as a student teacher. Almost 25 years later, he still faces something new and challenging in his neurobehavioral classroom every day, which is one of his favorite things about working at Spaulding. Within this uniquely challenging atmosphere, Mr. Dunlop embraces each and every day with positivity and dedication and accomplishes truly legendary outcomes for our extraordinary students. Scott was honored as the 2018 recipient of the Spaulding Teacher of the Year Award.

"As a Northfield resident, I grew up familiar with the Spaulding Youth Center campus and mission," said Scott Dunlop. "However, it wasn't until I started my career with Spaulding that I realized the thoroughly rewarding outcomes of working so closely with my students and their families. I am honored to facilitate unique and fulfilling life experiences for my students and celebrating their many successes."

Visit https://www.parentingnh.com/top-teachers-2019/ to read more about Scott Dunlop and the additional educators named to this esteemed list.

ABOUT SPAULDING YOUTH CENTER

Spaulding Youth Center is a leading provider of services for children and youth with neurological, emotional, behavioral, learning and/or developmental challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and those who have experienced significant trauma, abuse or neglect. Services include academic, behavioral health, residential, foster care, health and wellness and family support. Spaulding Youth Center is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit. For information about Spaulding Youth Center, visit http://www.spauldingyouthcenter.org.



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MOORESTOWN, NJ (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Respected periodontists in Moorestown and Medford, NJ, Drs. Mario J. Canal and Ben Calem, recently hosted two study club events for their program, Pinnacle Dental Study Club, to provide continuing education to dental professionals. The two courses, "Cosmetic Dentistry Update: What, Where, When and How?" and "Decision Making in Prosthodontic Rehabilitation for Teeth and Implants," featured highly experienced guest speakers and equipped attending dental professionals on how to improve care at their own practices.

"I have the opportunity to bring in speakers from all over the country to lecture and present their philosophy. We have all these specialties working together to provide the best comprehensive care for our patients," says Dr. Calem. "The whole objective is a better patient experience and a better patient treatment outcome, and we have the opportunity to provide a higher quality of dental education."

The first course, "Cosmetic Dentistry Update: What, Where, When and How?" featured speaker Dr. Michael Malone. Attendees learned about cosmetic dentistry including the best materials to use, where to use veneers or onlays versus crowns, when to use composite resin versus porcelain and how to design the materials for each case. The second course, "Decision Making in Prosthodontic Rehabilitation for Teeth and Implants" featured speaker Dr. Marco Brindis. Those attending learned the steps, materials, preparation and bonding skills necessary to restore dental implants and give patients a healthy, attractive smile again.

Drs. Canal and Calem offer implant solutions, including All-on-4 full mouth dental implants, at both their practice locations in Moorestown and Medford, NJ. Dental implants are often used to replace missing or failing teeth with a lifelike and long-term alternative. With the All-on-4 approach, the periodontists can restore a full arch of missing teeth with as few as four dental implants. Attached to these implants are a bridge or denture prosthesis that gives patients a full set of functional, attractive teeth. This procedure is revolutionary because it can be completed in just a single appointment. Patients receive many benefits from replacing missing teeth with dental implants, including:

Improved self confidence

Ability to eat without restriction

Enhanced speech

Prevention of jawbone deterioration

Stability of the teeth

Patients seeking comprehensive dental implant care, or fellow doctors interested in the Pinnacle Study Club, are encouraged to contact the Medford and Moorestown, NJ periodontists. To schedule a consultation at Canal Calem Periodontics visit http://www.canalcalemperio.com or call 609-534-5541 for the Medford, NJ office or 856-203-6588 for the Moorestown, NJ location.

About the Periodontists

Canal Calem Periodontics offers modern periodontal treatments for patients in Moorestown and Medford, NJ. Since 1993, Canal Calem Periodontics has been a resource in South Jersey for providing comprehensive periodontal and implant therapy. Working closely with the general dentist, Drs. Mario J. Canal and Ben Calem strive to improve their patients' oral health and re-develop their dentition, where necessary. Both Drs. Canal and Calem are active in the community through their involvement with Donated Dental Services and The Holocaust Survivor's Program. In addition, their strong belief in organized dentistry has led them both to serve as President of the Southern Dental Society. To learn more about the services they offer or to schedule a consultation at Canal Calem Periodontics visit http://www.canalcalemperio.com or call 609-534-5541 for the Medford, NJ office or 856-203-6588 for the Moorestown, NJ location.



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PEKIN, ILL. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

The 34th annual iaedp (International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals) Symposium is just weeks away, and this year's event continues the Symposium's reputation for presenting the latest in new treatments and research concerning eating disorders. The conference takes place March 26 - 29 at the Omni at ChampionsGate in Orlando and showcases keynote speakers and workshops, the Exhibit Hall with continuous presentations and networking events and the ever-popular Core Courses needed for certification.

The winners of the iaedp "Imagine Me Beyond What You See" Body Image Art Competition also will be revealed with the five finalist entries spotlighted and the winner announced during the Symposium. This one-of-a-kind annual art competition is an awareness-through-art campaign.

"There is no other opportunity in the field of eating disorders that presents the leading authorities from around the world in research and treatment of eating disorders to generate greater understanding among healthcare professionals," said Bonnie Harken, Managing Director at the iaedp Foundation. "At the iaedp Symposium, professionals in the field are able to experience the diversity of information and research in one place," added Harken.                            

The hundreds of attendees from around the globe will experience four days of training sessions and instructive presentations. Highlights of the more than 70-offered sessions include: family involvement in eating disorders, the use of brain imagery, Spanish-only presentations, significance of therapeutic support, gender and body image, managed exercise and eating disorders and insights into a range of eating disorder treatments, among many other topics of research.     

Due to its extreme popularity, iaedp will once again offer its Core Courses onsite at the 2020 Symposium. With these courses, professionals who are new to the field or who do not specialize in eating disorders can receive a first-hand, comprehensive introduction to eating disorder treatment.

Registration information can be found at iaedp.com. Also available at registration is the iaedp Symposium mobile app that assists attendees to plan and participate in Symposium activities.

About the iaedp Foundation:
Since 1985, the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals has provided education and training standards to an international and multidisciplinary group of various healthcare treatment providers and helping professions. MemberSHARE.iaedp.com is an iaedp business journal and online member resource to learn about noteworthy member achievements, continuing education webinars and U.S. and international chapter activity and events; for more information, visit MemberSHARE.

The Presidents Council provides iaedp support and includes: Center for Change; Center for Hope of the Sierras; Center for Discovery; Eating Recovery Center; Willow Place; Laureate Eating Disorders Program; McCallum Place Eating Disorder Centers; The Meadows Ranch; Rogers Behavioral Health; Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders; Selah House; The Renfrew Center; Timberline Knolls; Turning Tides Eating Disorder Treatment Center; Veritas Collaborative; Focus Treatment Centers; Alsana Eating Disorder Treatment & Recovery Centers; Silver Hill Hospital and Walden Behavioral Care.

The 2020 iaedp Symposium is proud to announce Bronze Sponsors: ViaMar Health, Eating Disorder Recovery Specialists, Simple Practice, Transcend ED and Fairwinds Treatment Center.
More information about all aspects regarding iaedp and its 2020 Symposium can be found at iaedp.com.



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PHOENIX (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Shamsh Hadi, CEO of ZorroSign, Inc. has announced a major push continuing to build global presence of ZorroSign in 2020. "We are at a point in our growth where we need to do the necessary planning and lay the groundwork to increase ZorroSign's global footprint," said Hadi. "As part of this plan, ZorroSign executives will be visiting various cities over the coming months to review locations, infrastructure and various support elements as we narrow down a decision for our global hub. In addition, we will scout out locations for additional satellite offices that will help support our growth initiatives." ZorroSign is a pioneer of real electronic signature and a patented document fraud and tampering detection system built on blockchain.

Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area is home to one of the largest universities in the U.S., Arizona State University. The area also houses a cutting edge blockchain research lab, an area of immense interest for ZorroSign. Combine the aforementioned with recent advances in the region, like attracting new tech firms and businesses along with establishing necessary infrastructure and support elements, and metro Phoenix becomes a primary contender to relocate ZorroSign global headquarters. "I look forward to my upcoming visit, January 26-29, 2020 and I am excited to meet with local officials and businesses," said Shamsh Hadi.

Bashir Manji has joined ZorroSign as the Global Business Development Executive. Manji will support Mr. Hadi's efforts to find the most suitable location for a global hub, as well as strategically placed satellite offices. Bashir Manji (bashir@zorrosign.com) also sits on the Advisory Board at ZorroSign. Mr. Manji is a resident of the Phoenix metropolitan area and has a vast amount of experience managing, leading and developing global and domestic businesses. Mr. Manji will be the lead consultant on this project.

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Save a Tree – Plant a Tree
Through its #PaperlessLife initiative, every time ZorroSign customers save a tree by not printing paper, ZorroSign plants a tree on their behalf. Saving the planet is a core part of ZorroSign, as using this technology saves trees, water and our carbon footprint. For more information about our Paperless Life initiative visit: http://www.zorrosign.com/paperless-life.

About ZorroSign
ZorroSign, Inc. is the pioneer of electronic signature technology and the developer of ZorroSign DTM, a unified platform, a complete Electronic Signature and Digital Transaction Management solution. ZorroSign's unique Document (patent pending) 4n6 (forensics) technology offers post-execution fraud detection and verification and authentication of electronic signatures and documents using blockchain tokenization.

ZorroSign DTM streamlines end-to-end digital transactions with its bank-grade security and by using its core technology including real eSignature, electronic document security, enterprise-grade workflows, intelligent forms, document management system, and intelligent forms that use Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

For more information and to try ZorroSign for free go to http://www.zorrosign.com.

Trademarks
ZorroSign, ZorroFill, ZorroSign (patent pending) 4n6 Token, JustZSign, are registered trademarks of ZorroSign, Inc. and/or its affiliates. All other trademarked names or terms used in this document are the property of their respective owners.

Contact Info
Jeanee Snipes
ZorroSign, Inc.
350 Rhode Island St.
South Building, Suite 240
San Francisco, California 94103
1-855-ZORROSN (967-7676)
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EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

U.S. News and World Report has ranked the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) online master's in nursing program 45th nationally. The SON program climbed eight spots from a year ago. To view the complete rankings, visit usnews.com/education/online-education.

According to USNews, highly ranked programs have strong traditional academic foundations based on student-instructor access, graduation rates and instructor credentials. They also excel at educating distance learners, while offering robust career and financial support.

"It's always exciting to see the School of Nursing continue to rise in national rankings," said Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs Andrew Griffin, PhD, CRNA, APRN. "While we have made many changes that positively affect our graduate nursing programs, I believe the key to our recent success is directly related to the strong graduate faculty who deliver the courses to our master's nursing students. Their use of the latest online teaching tools promote excellence in instruction and sets us apart."

The ranking methodology includes faculty and student engagement, expert opinion from high ranking academic officials in nursing, faculty credentials and training, services and technologies that incorporate diverse online learning technologies allow greater flexibility for students to take classes from a distance, and student excellence.

The SIUE School of Nursing's programs are committed to creating excellence in nursing leadership through innovative teaching, evidence-based practice, quality research, patient advocacy and community service. Enrolling more than 1,700 students in its baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs, the School develops leaders in pursuit of shaping the nursing profession and impacting the health care environment. SIUE's undergraduate nursing programs on the Edwardsville campus and the regional campus in Carbondale help to solve the region's shortage of baccalaureate-prepared nurses and enhance the quality of nursing practice within all patient service venues. The School's graduate programs prepare nurses for advanced roles in clinical practice, administration and education.

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EAST HANOVER, N.J. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Kessler Foundation has awarded a two-year, $380,000 Signature Employment Grant to New England Business Associates, Inc. (NEBA) in Springfield, MA to support four cohorts of twelve youth with disabilities attain Level 1 and Level 2 advanced manufacturing training and OSHA Certification through an intensive eight-week instructional program. This will enable participants to enter the manufacturing field in an entry-level position that offers opportunities for career growth and economic sustainably.

The grant is part of over $2.4 million in grants awarded by Kessler Foundation in 2019 to organizations across the U.S. to support initiatives that create and expand job training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

"Advanced manufacturing is not typically thought of as a career path for people with disabilities," explained Elaine E. Katz, MS, CCC-SLP, senior vice president for grants and communications at Kessler Foundation. "This is an industry that has significant openings for entry-level employment. There are opportunities for advancement for production workers, computer-numeric controlled machine operators, machinists, as well as quality control workers."

Workforce investment and economic development partners have allocated funding and have built successful certification and degree programs that run from 12-weeks to two-years to prepare individuals to enter this high demand industry. However, these programs have not traditionally included individuals with disabilities

"As an employment service provider, we have had on-going conversations with local manufacturing companies who see and understand the benefits of including this population in their recruitment strategies," explained Jeannine Pavlak, CEO of New England Business Associates. "However these organizations have yet had experience hiring individuals with disabilities."

The Learn to Earn Initiative is a collaboration between the manufacturing sector, the Workforce Investment Boards, the Employers Association of the Northeast, the Vocational Rehabilitation Department, the Department of Developmental Services, Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and NEBA. This core group of partners will identify the requirements participants will need when applying to the program and recruit manufacturing companies willing to hire and accommodate youth with disabilities.

Upon completion of an intensive three-week program, an additional online platform offering 850 additional manufacturing courses will be available to each participant that matches the individuals' and their employers' needs. Each participant will also take part in NEBA's Career Ladder's program, receiving benefits counseling, interview preparedness skills, resume writing, soft skills for the workplace, and develop a plan to manage and reduce their public benefits.

NEBA employment staff will work closely with the participants and manufacturing companies to identify the appropriate match based on the participant's long-term interests and goals as well as the overall fit for both the participant and manufacturing company.

About New England Business Associates, Inc.
NEBA operates with the belief and assumption that all people who wish to work can and should work. NEBA has successfully placed thousands of individuals in the workforce in a job/career of their choice over the span of 35 years. Employment provides more than a paycheck and a beginning towards self-sufficiency. It also provides an opportunity to contribute, a chance to participate and be acknowledged for a job well done, provides a sense of accomplishment, and an opening to develop meaningful relationships necessary for all individuals to thrive. The mission of NEBA is to enable people who face barriers to be fully included in community life through employment and become economically empowered. Our vision is that NEBA provides the best employment services that meet the needs of individuals with disabilities, local businesses, and have a positive impact on our communities' economic and societal conditions. For more information, visit nebaworks.com.

About Kessler Foundation
Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability, is a global leader in rehabilitation research that seeks to improve cognition, mobility and long-term outcomes, including employment, for people with neurological disabilities caused by diseases and injuries of the brain and spinal cord. Kessler Foundation leads the nation in funding innovative programs that expand opportunities for employment for people with disabilities. For more information, visit KesslerFoundation.org.

Apply Now
Kessler Foundation is accepting applications now for its 2020 grant programs. To learn more and to apply, please visit our website. Signature Employment Grants applications are due February 14, 2020. Community Employment Grants applications are due by April 6, 2020. Inquires accepted for Special Initiative Grants on a rolling basis.

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MESA, ARIZ. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), a global leader in Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT), announced today its partnership with the Citation Jet Pilots Association (CJP) as a corporate sponsor. CJP member pilots can take advantage of APS UPRT programs designed for Citation pilots to support their progression in the CJP Gold Standard Safety Award program. APS UPRT mitigates the risk of Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I) through proven training targeted to teach pilots the skills to recognize, prevent and, if necessary, recover quickly, correctly, and confidently from unexpected airplane upset flight conditions that lead to LOC-I accidents. apstraining.com/cjp

Driving down the single pilot accident rate through pro-active, robust, integrated upset training intervention is a top focus area for APS to help pilots bring everyone home safely. While LOC-I has been the number one cause of aviation fatalities over the last decade across all sectors of aviation, single pilot operators have been shown to have over six times as many LOC-I related accidents compared to crewed flight operations.

Crewed flight operations, despite demonstrating improved performance compared to single pilots, have unique crew-related challenges in an airplane upset event. Coordinating Pilot Flying and Pilot Monitoring responses and actions as a crew are critical when seconds count. APS structured methodology for upset recovery provides a common approach for both flying and monitoring pilots to use immediately to work together as a team.

"CJP is excited to have Aviation Performance Solutions as a patron partner. The CJP Gold Standard Safety Award includes UPRT as an important component of the enrichment training criteria. We are happy to have APS as a partner to help bring UPRT training using the Gold Standard pillars of professionalism, training and safety," said Andrew Broom, CEO of the Citation Jet Pilot Association.

"Our exciting CJP partnership advances the APS purpose to Help Pilots Bring Everyone Home Safely through our organizations' mutual core value alignment on safety, integrity, innovation, professionalism, and excellence," said APS CEO Paul BJ Ransbury. "We look forward to contributing to the safety training options available to CJP pilots through our participation in CJP activities throughout the year in addition to our line-up of Citation upset training programs."

ABOUT AVIATION PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS

Aviation Performance Solutions LLC (APS) trains thousands of professional pilots and instructors in comprehensive Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) skill development. UPRT programs include integrated Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I) solutions via industry-leading computer-based, on-aircraft (jet, turboprop, and piston), and advanced simulator UPRT. All training is in full compliance with the Airplane Upset Recovery Training Aid, FAA AC 120-109A Stall Prevention and Recovery Training, ICAO Manual on Aeroplane Upset Prevention and Recovery Training, IATA Guidance Material and Best Practices for the Implementation of UPRT, and FAA AC 120-111 Upset Prevention and Recovery Training. Headquartered at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona, with additional training locations in the US and Europe, APS provides global access to comprehensive upset prevention and recovery training solutions. apstraining.com



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DURHAM, N.C. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

MetaMetrics, developer of the Lexile Framework for Reading, and Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education, and media company, today announced that K–6 teachers can match students to more than 2,300 high-quality ebooks for purposeful independent reading using Scholastic Literacy Pro and Lexile measures. This embedded data empowers teachers to monitor students' goals, track comprehension improvements, and see reading process.

Scholastic Literacy Pro supports teachers by providing all students with 24/7 access to curated fiction and nonfiction ebooks in English and in Spanish. Students gain a sense of ownership as they select and read books that reflect their personal interests, while educators have the ability to understand students' reading activities, behaviors, and achievements through real-time reporting.

Students using Scholastic Literacy Pro may take the Scholastic Reading Measure, a low-stakes, computer-adaptive test created in collaboration with MetaMetrics. The Reading Measure produces valid and reliable Lexile measures for teachers to use in matching students to engaging books, articles, and short reads at the right level for their independent reading. A March 2019 study conducted by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) confirmed that teachers and students can use the Reading Measure's resulting Lexile measures to confidently identify books, articles, and short reads that are at the right level for students' independent reading.

"We saw in the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report that four in 10 kids agree they have trouble finding books that they like to read, and among infrequent readers this is as high as 59%," said Beth Polcari, Executive Vice President and President, Scholastic Magazines Group. "With Scholastic Literacy Pro, we put the power of choice in the hands of students, as we know they are more likely to finish a book they have selected themselves. Through our work with MetaMetrics to integrate a Lexile assessment into Scholastic Literacy Pro, we're able to provide educators with more robust data and insights around their students' reading performance, while providing students and families with additional information to support their book selections. Using this digital tool, every child can access authentic texts that will build their skills and spark a lifelong love of reading."

"Scholastic has teamed up with us to use Lexile measures to improve student literacy skills since the very beginning," said Malbert Smith, CEO and co-founder, MetaMetrics. "It is exciting to extend our collaboration to leverage Lexile measures in Scholastic's award-winning digital independent reading program Scholastic Literacy Pro."

Lexile measures provide a scientific approach for matching students with ability-appropriate texts. Lexile measures help differentiate instruction and monitor growth in reading, putting students on the path to success in school, and beyond. Texts are measured on the Lexile scale as well. With a Lexile measure, each student can find books that are at an ideal challenge level.

About MetaMetrics
MetaMetrics is an award-winning education technology organization that offers the only scientifically valid, universal scales for measuring reading (Lexile) and math (Quantile) with future plans to develop measures for listening, oral reading fluency and writing. The Lexile and Quantile Frameworks measure student ability and the complexity of the content they encounter. Lexile and Quantile measures and related technologies link assessment to instruction and provide next steps for students of all ages and abilities. The measures also provide valuable insights about students' potential for growth. MetaMetrics' measures, products and services are licensed to dozens of education product companies to help achieve that growth. For 35 years, MetaMetrics' work has been increasingly recognized for its research-based approach to improving learning. For more information, visit metametricsinc.com.

About Scholastic
For more information about Scholastic, visit the Company's media room at: http://mediaroom.scholastic.com.



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ATLANTA (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

The OxBlue Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer charity focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)-related educational initiatives, observed Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day with community service.

They spent the day painting murals in Kelley Lake Elementary, a Title 1 school located in the metro Atlanta area. A Title 1 school is an elementary or secondary school receiving government assistance due to its high percentage of low-income students. The goal was to create a bright and nurturing environment, especially since, according to a report published in the Review of Educational Research, a positive school environment can improve academic achievements in students of a lower socioeconomic status.

The murals were designed and outlined by Jillian Dunbar, an Atlanta-based artist and illustrator.

"The children at Kelley Lake deserve to learn and grow in an inspiring environment," said Dunbar. "I feel so lucky to be involved in this project, and I'm grateful to the OxBlue Foundation for reaching out to me."

To learn more about OxBlue Corporation, visit oxblue.com. To learn more about the OxBlue Foundation, visit oxblue.org.

About OxBlue Corporation
OxBlue Corporation is a leading professional construction camera service provider, serving clients globally since 2001. OxBlue's high-resolution images, high-definition time-lapse videos, and intuitive technologies connect everyone to the job site, as well as make it easy to monitor, document, and market your project. OxBlue emphasizes client services and continuous improvement, as well as holds multiple awards for technology, innovation, and workplace culture.

About OxBlue Foundation
The OxBlue Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer charity focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)-related educational initiatives to benefit the lives of others. Our mission is to provide STEM-related donations, scholarships, and opportunities with an emphasis on diversity.



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SAN FRANCISCO AND KAMPALA, UGANDA (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Intertrust has partnered with digital reading specialist Worldreader in support of the organization's work to improve literacy in underserved communities throughout the world.

Worldreader, a global NGO, has created BookSmart, an affordable digital reading solution that runs on full-color Android tablets. BookSmart helps students read, develop valuable 21st Century skills, and become life-long learners. The solution includes a subscription to 150 culturally relevant, curricularly aligned supplemental books plus an embedded Children's Oxford English Dictionary. Through a joint program with Cheshire Services Uganda, Worldreader is working with 20 schools around the Kampala area. The program has provided 1,000 BookSmart subscriptions for these under-resourced students.

"As a part of our program in Uganda, Worldreader sources content from local publishers that is relevant to learners, preserving the local culture and contributing to a strong reading ecosystem," said Flavia Moroso, director of technology at Worldreader. "Intertrust makes it possible for us to protect this and other content, while remaining true to our vision of creating a world where everyone can be a reader."

Using Intertrust's ExpressPlay DRM and the ExpressPlay SDK, Intertrust provides Worldreader with the ability to verify the identity of each BookSmart device and let users access the protected content on them. ExpressPlay is a multi-DRM cloud-based service that protects apps and other content such as e-books from piracy and theft by encrypting it. It is based on Marlin DRM, an open-standard content protection system for consumer devices and services which was co-developed by Intertrust, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung and Sony.

Device verification or 'provisioning' involves establishing an identity of the device and linking it to the identity of the device owner. During this process the device acquires a unique key that is linked with that identity. A total of 48 books on each BookSmart device require encryption, resulting in 48,000 tokens having been provided by Interturst so far with another 2,000 expected to be used as a part of the program this year.

"It is deeply gratifying to partner with Worldreader and bring the promise of a better life to children in the Kampala region," said Gadi Ittah, director of product management at Intertrust. "It is a privilege to be a part of the BookSmart program which is not only making a world of readers possible, but placing power and opportunity into the hands of those who most need and deserve it."

Worldreader's digital reading program in Uganda works with teachers in classrooms where girls and children with disabilities are at an historic disadvantage, face high dropout rates and increased barriers to learning. BookSmart offers tablets loaded with textbooks and supplementary reading materials to foster improved reading and learning. As a part of the program, teacher training is also provided on strategies for integrating a digital reading program into the classroom.

Finally, BookSmart provides schools and teachers with valuable insights into the actual reading practices within their classrooms. Data is collected from devices to give feedback to a consortium of partners which are able to better understand reading behaviors, content usage, and time spent on reading tasks. This information is critical for measuring the impact of the digital reading program.

Worldreader was co-founded by David Risher and Colin McElwee in 2010. The nonprofit has offices in San Francisco, Barcelona, Ghana, Kenya, and in Delhi as well as staff in the U.K.

About Intertrust
Intertrust provides trusted computing products and services to leading global corporations – from mobile, consumer electronics and IoT manufacturers, to service providers and enterprise software platform companies. These products include the world's leading digital rights management (DRM), software tamper resistance, and technologies to enable private data exchanges for various verticals including energy, entertainment, retail/marketing, automotive, fintech, and IoT. Founded in 1990, Intertrust is headquartered in Silicon Valley with regional offices in London, Tokyo, Mumbai, Bangalore, Beijing, Seoul, Riga, and Tallinn. The company has a legacy of invention, and its fundamental contributions in the areas of computer security and digital trust are globally recognized. Intertrust holds hundreds of patents that are key to Internet security, trust, and privacy management components of operating systems, trusted mobile code and networked operating environments, web services, and cloud computing.

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BOISE, IDAHO (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

KidCheck, providers of secure children's check-in software, is offering a free webinar series entitled "Predator Proofing Your Organization". The webinar is a two-part series designed to help organizations caring for children, such as churches, fitness centers, activity centers, studios, camps, and daycares, protect themselves and the children in their care from being infiltrated by individuals wishing to do harm.

"Predator Proofing Your Organization" Part One will be on January 29, 2020 at 11:00 AM Mountain Time and focuses on the who and how. Topics include who predators are, including personality traits and personas, how they operate, the environments they look for, and how they identify victims.

"Predator Proofing Your Organization" Part Two will take place on February 5, 2020 at 11:00 AM Mountain Time and focuses on actions to take. Topics include prevention methods and protective measures, reporting and who's responsible, action steps if abuse is disclosed, and guidelines for support.

The webinars feature Angela Lewton, KidCheck Child Protection Specialist.

"Discussing predators is a difficult, but important topic," said Alex Smith, KidCheck CEO. "Keeping children safe is a top priority for KidCheck, and this complimentary webinar is designed to provide additional insight on who predators are, what they look for, how to protect against them, and the importance of taking action."

About KidCheck
KidCheck, Inc. provides secure children's check-in software and complete check-in station systems for churches, fitness facilities, activity centers, kids' camps and other organizations caring for children. KidCheck believes every child deserves a chance to grow in a safe environment, and every parent deserves peace-of-mind about the safety of their children. KidCheck is committed to delivering easy-to-use, innovative, and reliable check-in systems backed by world class support. To learn more or to request a demo visit https://www.kidcheck.com.



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NEWARK, DEL. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Driving Dynamics Inc., a provider of driver safety training, coaching and risk services for organizations that operate vehicle fleets in North America and around the globe, has announced that, Driving Dynamics Driver Safety News, a new subscriber-based e-newsletter, will be published monthly with content accessible on the company's website.

Developed for fleet and safety professionals, the publication is designed to support organizational safe driving initiatives and improve safety behind the wheel by providing educational resources that offer the latest thinking and best practices for driver safety and risk management. The newsletter, delivered in a format that is easily consumed, will feature content authored by thought leaders at Driving Dynamics and comprise articles, microlearning videos, quick tips, statistics, white papers, infographics, surveys and quizzes.

"We're committed to delivering relevant and useful safety education and materials through sustainable channels. It's exciting for us to launch this newsletter on the heels of sunsetting our former award-winning publication. Our existing subscriber base of 20,000 readers as well as new subscribers will be rewarded with the best possible experience. We believe it is important to challenge ourselves to deliver excellence, so it was time for this new format," said Art Liggio, CEO and president of Driving Dynamics. "Driver Safety News aligns with our mission that maintaining effective and lasting driver safety results needs to be an ever-present and ongoing process. Our goal is for this e-newsletter to be an enjoyable read and go-to informational resource for driver safety."

To subscribe and receive the first issue, click here.

About Driving Dynamics Inc.
Driving Dynamics provides advanced performance driver and safety training and fleet risk management services throughout North America. In business for more than 30 years, its behind-the-wheel, e-learning and simulator training and driver risk programs are based on sound research, proven learning methodologies and expert instruction.

Headquartered in Newark, Delaware, Driving Dynamics has earned its position as an accomplished provider of impactful driver training. In 2017, 2018 and 2019 it was named as Top-20 Safety & Health Company by Training Industry Inc. Through its business lines the company offers services for fleet professionals and drivers of passenger cars through commercial motor vehicles.

DriverAdvantage—light-medium duty behind-the-wheel

Center for Transportation Safety—commercial motor vehicle driver training

DrīvActiv—digital delivery driver training and risk services

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

C.A. Short Company is proud to announce that R Scott Russell, Director of Engagement Strategy has been named President of Recognition Professionals International (RPI) for the year 2020. RPI is the world's leading authority on recognition and appreciation, offering certifications and continued education in the workspace. The organization's membership consists of Resource Providers (of which, C.A. Short is a sponsor member) and Practitioners who work mostly in the HR or Operations fields, but all have some level of accountability for recognition and/or engagement in their respective workplaces. It's a unique organization in which competitors and clients come together to forge lasting relationships and share best practices.

R Scott joined RPI in 2005 and completed his Certified Recognition Professional (CRP) designation in late 2006. R Scott stayed active in the RPI community, volunteering for several working committees until joining the Board of Directors in 2012. In this capacity, R Scott kept his finger on the pulse of the recognition and engagement movement and made it his personal goal to bring education and awareness to appreciation in the workplace. In 2015, he joined the Executive Team of RPI, serving as the Secretary, Vice President, Executive Vice President and now, as of this past January 1st, President.

R Scott had this to say regarding RPI and his tenure as President: "It's an amazing honor to be chosen to lead this great organization into the next decade. We are celebrating our official 20th Anniversary and so much has changed in our world since RPI came into existence. Technology has made the biggest impact and we are seeing new options and new opportunities each and every day. Navigating those options and learning how to design, implement and measure recognition programs is what RPI is all about. In May, I will host our annual conference, this year in Chicago and co-located with the exciting Motivation Experience conference. It's the perfect place for us to showcase new and inventive ideas along with skill building and networking for those in our industry. We will host some very relevant speakers, manage important feedback sessions and provide a little entertainment along the way. There are more than 125 providers in the recognition space. I want to reach out and bring more of them into the fold for the future all while giving those employees who often feel like they are on an island by themselves a place to share and learn from others. I am blessed to be a part of this organization and thankful that the senior leadership here at C.A. Short support this initiative. In fact, I met my current CEO and team members at a past RPI conference in Las Vegas. If you are in the industry, our conference is for you. As President, I have one year to make the biggest difference that I can and pass the torch to the next leader, hopefully handing them RPI in an even better position than it is in today. I sincerely hope that many of you will join me on this journey!"

Recognition Professionals International operates mostly in the US and Canada though there are members across the globe. There are thousands of members, split fairly equally between the (2) main categories. Resources available include certifications, white papers, data houses, best practice ideology and more. You can find out more about RPI and register for their upcoming May conference at https://www.recognition.org/page/conference-overview. You can also find out more about the co-located Motivation Experience conference at https://motivationexperience.com/.

C.A. Short Company is a recognized industry leader in all things recognition/engagement and incentives. For more than 80 years, C.A. Short Company has developed and managed traditional Years of Service, Total Recognition, Safety Incentives, Sales & Channel Incentives and more. R Scott serves as the company's main source for best practice program design and engagement/incentive strategy. He has been with the organization since 2016 and resides in the Charlotte, NC area. R Scott can be reached via email at srussell@cashort.com and may be seen around the country at various speaking and teaching opportunities. Learn more about C.A. Short Company and their vision to help companies create the all-in employee and increase performance at [http://www.cashort.com




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MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Traliant, an innovator in online sexual harassment training, today announced the Illinois Edition of its award-winning Preventing Discrimination and Harassment training. The interactive course complies with the Workplace Transparency Act, a comprehensive employment bill that went into effect on January 1, 2020. Under the new law, Illinois employers must provide annual training on preventing sexual harassment to employees and supervisors.

Traliant's new Illinois Edition covers the state-mandated topics and more, including the different forms of sexual harassment, discrimination, bystander intervention, diversity and inclusion, retaliation, and the responsibilities of managers and supervisors.

For more information, please visit: Illinois Sexual Harassment Training

"As Illinois organizations prepare to comply with new sexual harassment training requirements, they have an opportunity to take a more modern approach to preventing this pervasive problem," said Mike Pallatta, Traliant's CEO and Co-Founder. "With our new Illinois Edition, employers can feel confident they are providing an engaging training experience that complies with the law, and helps create a safe, positive workplace."

The Illinois Edition is available in separate versions for employees and managers. Topics are presented in a series of bite-sized episodes, featuring realistic video scenarios and a variety of interactions to raise awareness of sexual harassment and other workplace misconduct, and promote respectful, inclusive behavior. Traliant courses are mobile optimized for anytime access on laptops, smartphones and tablets.

Traliant offers other state editions including Preventing Discrimination and Harassment for California, New York, Connecticut, Delaware and Maine.

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 compliance 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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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

University of Minnesota - Les Bolstad Golf Course, located in Minneapolis-St. Paul, announced the addition of NIKE Junior Golf Camps to its summer programming schedule. Led by Camp Director and PGA Master Professional of Player Development, Greg Schulze, these improvement-based programs are tailored to accommodate young golfers of all skill levels in a fun, positive environment.

Greg Schulze, currently one of only 10 PGA Master Professionals in the State of Minnesota, brings over 30 years of teaching experience to the camps along with a passion for youth player development. Schulze has also earned honors as "Best Teachers in the State" list by Golf Digest, "Teacher of the Year" by Minnesota PGA and "Top 50 Instructor in America" by Golf Range magazine. His accolades, coupled with his passion for junior golf, make for a top-notch experience for participating players.

"Greg is one of those individuals who has dedicated his life to growing the game," states Nicholas Brunner, vice president of US Sports Camps. "The facility at the University of Minnesota - Les Bolstad GC is the perfect environment for Nike Junior Golf Camps and our two program options allows families to choose a format best suited for their children."

University of Minnesota - Les Bolstad Golf Course is located minutes from the University of Minnesota campus and is home to the Golden Gopher Men's and Women's teams. The public side of the facility boasts a driving range with 60 stalls and has a three-hole practice course loop which allows campers to practice their skills in real-life scenarios during instructional hours. Greg and his staff of teaching professionals will be on hand to instruct and supervise the players, covering all aspects of the game including putting, short game, full swing, rules and etiquette.

"My passion for guiding juniors through the learning stages in golf grows every season. Even after 30+ years, I have never lost the energy to provide the best environment possible," says Greg Schulze, PGA. "I own over 130 golf-specific training aids to create multiple fun golf stations so the kids will stay active and engaged throughout the week. I am extremely excited and honored to host Nike Junior Golf Camps this summer and look forward to guiding all junior golfers."

Nike Junior Golf Camps, University of Minnesota – Les Bolstad Golf Course are set to run six (6) sessions of camp during the 2020 summer season. Parents can choose between a Half Day and Full Day camp program. The Full Day Camps including range instruction, lunch and afternoon course play each day and are geared for players of all skills, ages 9-16. The Full Day Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm. Half Day Camps include range instruction only and are designed for beginner to intermediate players, ages 7-13. These camps are 9:00am-12:00pm daily.

Players, coaches, and parents interested in NIKE Junior Golf Camps can visit http://www.ussportscamps.com or call 1-800-645-3226.

About NIKE Junior Golf Camps

NIKE Junior Golf Camps is a division of US Sports Camps, Inc., America's largest sports camp network. NJGC offers junior overnight and day camps, as well as advanced player camps at over 180 locations nationwide. Since 1994, more than 200,000 junior golfers have participated in the camps. To explore a variety of camp options and locations visit the official website for Nike Junior Golf Camps.



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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Camper favorite, Nike Baseball Camps, will be returning to Vanguard University and will be joined for the first time by Nike Softball Camps.

Directing the Nike Softball Camp will be first year Head Coach Amber Freeman. Coach Freeman enjoyed a stellar playing career at Arizona State University. Freeman was a three-time All-American and was the 2013 Pac-12 Player of the Year before she went on to Play with the USA National Team and USSSA Pride in National Pro Fastpitch.

"We are excited to welcome Coach Freeman to the Lions family. As a highly respected coach in the softball community, she brings a wealth of knowledge, connections and enthusiasm to the Lions. Her experience at the highest level of competition and her genuine desire to lead student-athletes to reach their full potential spiritually, academically, athletically and socially made her an excellence choice to lead the next era of the Vanguard softball program," remarked Jeff Bussell, Director of Athletics.

The Nike Baseball Camp at Vanguard will again be led by Head Coach Robert Pegg. Coach Pegg had an instant impact on the Lions baseball team. Since taking over in 2013, Vanguard have gone 226-156-2. In 2019, the Lions had a made a post-season run but were defeated in the conference championship game. The baseball camp was a big hit last summer in its inaugural year, with both parents and campers; "He made new friends with shared interests. He said he feels more confident in batting and learned a lot. He wants to return next year as the experience was GREAT!" stated Parent Yvonne V.

The Softball camp will take place from July 13 - 16 while the Vanguard Baseball Camp will be held from June 29 - July 2.

Players, coaches, and parents interested in Nike Baseball & Softball Camps in Orange County can visit http://www.ussportscamps.com 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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LOUISVILLE, KY. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

A new collaboration with Pfizer Inc. will enable the University of Louisville's Division of Infectious Diseases to play a significant role in epidemiological research related to vaccine-preventable diseases affecting adults, including the elderly.

UofL has been designated the first Center of Excellence by Pfizer Vaccines.

"UofL's Division of Infectious Diseases has a rich history of collaboration with Pfizer through the successful implementation of numerous clinical epidemiological research studies. We are excited to formalize a long-term collaboration that builds on these past successes," said Julio Ramirez, M.D., chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Louisville.

The Center of Excellence, directed by Ramirez, is a collaboration between the university and the pharmaceutical corporation aimed at determining the human health burden of important infectious diseases and potential vaccine effectiveness. The data will provide robust evidence to national health officials and independent policy makers who develop recommendations for the use of vaccines in immunization programs worldwide. Studies will take place in hospitals, long-term care facilities and the community.

UofL is the first Center of Excellence selected by Pfizer Vaccines Medical Development and Scientific/Clinical Affairs to be part of an international network of epidemiological research organizations. This designation is for a period of three years with an option for renewal. Pfizer selected UofL because of the university's exceptional capabilities for conducting population-based surveillance and clinical research that engages multiple health care facilities, health care personnel, industry and communities-at-large.

"Pfizer has had an outstanding working relationship with the University of Louisville for more than 10 years," said Luis Jodar, Ph.D., chief medical and scientific affairs officer, Pfizer Vaccines. "The quality of disease burden evidence varies widely worldwide. Deriving accurate and credible population-based incidence estimates require comprehensive surveillance to identify cases of diseases within a well-defined and well-characterized geographic area. Thanks to UofL's excellent network of research partners, the population available for research studies in Louisville can provide the data to derive estimates of disease burden that can be generalized nationally."

The demographics of Jefferson County, Kentucky, are similar to the United States in general, including racial and ethnic make-up, socioeconomic status, and the proportion of rural and urban populations.

The research studies conducted as part of the center may lead to economic growth and development for the city of Louisville and the Kentuckiana region, including jobs and educational opportunities in the health care industry.

"This collaboration will provide increased visibility for the university on a global scale, making UofL attractive for high-caliber researchers and research grants," said Neeli Bendapudi, Ph.D., president of UofL. "It also presents an exceptional opportunity for our researchers to improve the human condition by helping to reduce the burden of infectious diseases worldwide by generating data that will inform governments and health care policymakers."

Pfizer studies anticipated for UofL include population-based surveillance of infectious diseases including Streptococcus pneumoniae, a bacteria which causes pneumonia and other infections, Clostridioides difficile, a bacteria that causes severe diarrhea and colitis, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus associated with mild cold-like symptoms but can cause severe infection in some people, including older adults. Visit CERIDLouisville.org/research for additional information on these diseases and two Center of Excellence studies already underway at UofL:

-The City of Louisville Diarrhea (CLOUD) study launched in September 2019. Pfizer will be providing up to $6.5 million in funding for a one-year study of the incidence of diarrhea among Louisville-area residents.

-The Louisville Pneumonia study is up to $4.5 million in funding provided by Pfizer for a one-year study of the incidence of pneumonia among adults in Louisville that launched in November 2019.

About University of Louisville
Founded in 1798, the University of Louisville is a public research university located in Kentucky's largest metropolitan area. The university serves more than 22,000 students each year through undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in 12 colleges and schools. The university has been recognized and honored for efforts in research, community engagement initiatives and commitment to diversity. UofL is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference for both academics and athletics.

At the UofL School of Medicine, more than 600 medical students, 270 graduate students, and 650 resident physicians train annually. Approximately 900 faculty members teach, conduct research and provide patient care throughout the city and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Pfizer Inc.: Breakthroughs that change patients' lives
At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacture of health care products, including innovative medicines and vaccines. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. Consistent with our responsibility as one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, we collaborate with health care providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable health care around the world. For more than 150 years, we have worked to make a difference for all who rely on us. We routinely post information that may be important to investors on our website at http://www.pfizer.com. In addition, to learn more, please visit us on http://www.pfizer.com and follow us on Twitter at @Pfizer and @Pfizer_News, LinkedIn, YouTube and like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Pfizer.

PFIZER DISCLOSURE NOTICE: The information contained in this release is as of January 23, 2020. Pfizer assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this release as the result of new information or future events or developments.

This release contains forward-looking information about the launch of Pfizer Vaccines Division's Centers of Excellence Network, a global program of collaborations with academic institutions to conduct real-world epidemiologic research, including its potential benefits, that involves substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Risks and uncertainties include, among other things, uncertainties regarding the potential benefits of the Centers of Excellence Network; the uncertainties inherent in research and development, including the ability to meet anticipated clinical endpoints, commencement and/or completion dates for our clinical trials, regulatory submission dates, regulatory approval dates and/or launch dates, as well as the possibility of unfavorable new clinical data and further analyses of existing clinical data; the risk that clinical trial data are subject to differing interpretations and assessments by regulatory authorities; whether regulatory authorities will be satisfied with the design of and results from our clinical studies; whether and when applications for any potential vaccine candidates may be filed in any jurisdictions; whether and when regulatory authorities in any jurisdictions may approve any such applications, which will depend on myriad factors, including making a determination as to whether the product's benefits outweigh its known risks and determination of the product's efficacy and, if approved, whether any such potential vaccine candidates will be commercially successful; decisions by regulatory authorities impacting labeling, manufacturing processes, safety and/or other matters that could affect the availability or commercial potential of any such drug candidates; and competitive developments.

A further description of risks and uncertainties can be found in Pfizer's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 and in its subsequent reports on Form 10-Q, including in the sections thereof captioned "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information and Factors That May Affect Future Results," as well as in its subsequent reports on Form 8-K, all of which are filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and available at http://www.sec.gov and http://www.pfizer.com.



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SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

ixLayer, a San Francisco based start-up is launching a first of its kind platform to simplify the complex relationship between precision health tests, physicians, and patients. The platform is the culmination of two years spent working closely with health systems, clinical laboratories, physicians, and patients. The venture backed company is funded by Health-tech focused firms such as Pear VC, FundRx, Village Global, and Maky Zanganeh & Associates.

"There has been a heavy focus on enabling direct to consumer genomics over the last couple of years, but we cannot forget that most of this testing is still being ordered in a clinic. We are now taking our expertise creating patient centric products within genomics and digitizing processes associated with ordering this complex testing in clinics. We want to make sure that both physicians and patients are at the center of everything we build." says CEO of ixLayer Pouria Sanae.

True to its name, the value of the platform is to be the "layer" of technology that brings together the key components needed to simplify the ordering and delivery of complex test results. These components include direct integrations into laboratories, on-demand genetic counseling services, integrations into electronic health records, patient engagement tools, and digital representation of patient health data.

The goal of the platform is to remove barriers to the adoption of precision medicine and speed up the launch and delivery of new diagnostic tools.

Current use cases of the platform include:

1. Providing an easy way for community physicians to work in partnership with labs to enroll patients into research studies involving diagnostic testing. The platform removes the burden of enrollment, patient education, sample collection, etc. from the physicians plate and gives the laboratory a dashboard with insight into what is happening at each site. This flow can also be used for enrolling patients into clinical trials and maintaining patient engagement, all through their patient portal.

2. Enabling large scale population health projects to roll out quickly without putting the burden of building infrastructure on the institution. The platform can easily engage community members and accelerate research and disease prevention at scale. By integrating with the health system electronic health record, the platform enables results from tests ordered virtually to be available directly to physicians.

3. Simplifying the process by which patients with rare diseases are engaged and identified. Many therapies today are based on biomarker testing which is typically only available in a physician's office. The ixLayer platform can be integrated into any patient website and walk a patient through the entire testing process. The platform is integrated with comprehensive physician and counseling services, who can then help triage that patient into local care for treatment.

ixLayer is partnering with the Innovation Institute and Invenio Genetics to streamline the delivery of genetic testing and results to its members. The first hospital to roll out testing on the ixLayer platform is Avera Health. Through ixLayer, Avera will offer genetic testing to over one million members.

"The most exciting part of this program is that these tests can be ordered online by physicians and results returned through the electronic record. Results will be available to patients and physicians to guide clinical care" says Joe Randolph CEO of Innovation Institute.
"We saw a lot of precision medicine programs being launched in the market and realized one that recognized the patient and physician relationship is the best way to ensure appropriate patient care."

Looking forward, ixLayer is laser focused on improving the delivery of diagnostic testing. Whether testing is being offered through population health programs, the patient's physician, a consumer test, or a research study, ixLayer strives to provide optimal user experiences and transparency, "We want the platform to be a catalyst for dramatic change in the industry, getting patients engaged, and improving outcomes," Says Sanae.

Potential partners who are interested in learning more about how ixLayer is digitizing the ordering and delivery of precision health testing can visit:ixlayer.com/precision-health-testing platform-announcement

About ixLayer:
Ixlayer powers the delivery of precision health testing for physicians, health systems, health focused companies, and pharmaceutical partners. The end to end solution brings together all of the components needed to deliver complex testing and results to patients. We are committed to improving outcomes and removing barriers to the access of precision medicine. For more information on Innovation Institute, please visit: ixlayer.com

About Innovation Institute:
The Institute supports medical device innovation through its Innovation Lab where medical device and healthcare innovation solutions are developed. We also raise medical innovation funding to take the most important medical and healthcare innovations to the healthcare marketplace. We encourage innovators to submit their invention ideas to our Innovation Lab for cultivation. Our healthcare innovation experts provide the healthcare innovation support needed for success. The Lab sets forth local and global healthcare challenges to serve as facilitators of world healthcare innovation or world medical innovation.For more information on Innovation Institute, please visit: ii4change.com

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TORONTO (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

In Toronto, where winters are typically wet and summers are humid, most attics have the ideal conditions for mold to grow – dark, warm, and moist. The problem with attic mold is its destructive nature, and with damage, the repairs can be costly.

The Negative Effects of Attic Mold

If you're suspecting mold growth in the attic, there may be cause for concern. In the early stages, there are few negative effects, however, serious mold infiltration can cause damage. Oftentimes, mold will compromise the integrity of attic insulation, and in worst cases, the wooden structure of the attic can be affected. What's important is to identify the source of the mold growth, and where necessary, undertake mold removal and mold remediation.

The Health Effects
While many agree that indoor mold and respiratory ailments are connected, every person reacts differently when exposed to mold. The elderly and the very young, for example, are more vulnerable to the ill effects of mold and mold spores. Once discovered, mold should be removed – there's no reason to be needlessly exposed.

Insulation Removal
If mold has infiltrated the insulation in your attic, it could be costly to remove and replace. An expert inspection will confirm the scope of an infiltration and the extent of damage to the insulation. Insulation removal must be managed professionally – this is not the right time to save money with a DIY (do-it-yourself) project.

High Energy Bills
Attic insulation can certainly provide "nourishment" for mold to grow and thrive. But mold can also compromise insulation performance, and therefore affect home energy efficiency. With higher-than-usual energy bills, it's wise to inspect attic insulation, and assess how and where energy efficiency is being negatively affected.

Structural Integrity
Mold can be tricky – it can remain undetected in the attic until it's well entrenched. In the most serious of mold infiltrations, mold can damage wooden attic elements and contribute to significant structural deterioration. Unfortunately, this type of damage requires serious remediation, repairs, and upgrades (usually costly).

In Toronto, EcoComfort Provides Professional Mold Removal Service    

Naturally, preventing mold growth in the attic is preferable – with a well-sealed and well-ventilated attic cavity. Also worthwhile is a regular attic inspection, in order to check for mold in its early stages. This is a preventive approach with long-term benefits.

All things considered, for some homeowners attic mold is a reality, and the only option is mold remediation. In Toronto and the GTA, EcoComfort Insulation & Contracting provides professional residential services – from inspection, to assessment, to repairs.

The team at EcoComfort has the expertise and experience to identify attic mold, remove the infiltration, and make necessary repairs. Fill out our online form for a FREE price quote at https://www.ecocomfortinsulators.ca, or find out more by calling one of our in-house professionals at 416-333-4554.



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JOHNS CREEK, GA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

Franklin Lakes' Mayor Frank Bivona, Freeholder Tom Sullivan, and Dr. Brian Mahoney, President of Bergen Catholic High School, welcomed the new C2 Education at the official ceremony. During the event, C2 presented donations totaling almost $3,000 to the family of Antonio Iapicca, an injured local high school athlete for whom the center hosted a series of fundraising events in December. The center also presented a C2 Scholarship to Jake Frederick, who played a central role in the fundraising efforts benefiting Antonio's family. "We're proud to join such a caring community and look forward to helping area students realize their full academic potential in the coming years," said Center Director Tina Mulligan.

For more information about the new location, call 201-540-8558, visit C2Education.com/franklinlakes, or stop by the center.

Nationally, C2 has a proven track record of helping students gain acceptance to the country's top colleges. C2's class of 2019 received over 3,200 top 100 college acceptances and $45 million in scholarship offers. The top 100 colleges & universities are according to U.S. News & World Report's Best College Rankings.



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IPSWICH, MASS. (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is soliciting grant applications to give libraries the opportunity to "go green" by funding solar installations through the 2020 EBSCO Solar grant program. As part of the EBSCO Solar initiative, EBSCO will be making three $100,000 grants available to applicants from libraries around the world.

The grants will allow winning libraries to reduce their utilities expenses by installing a solar array at their institution. After seeing the benefits on its own campus, EBSCO introduced the EBSCO Solar grant program so libraries interested in adding their own solar arrays can do so. Since 2016, EBSCO Solar has given libraries nearly a million dollars in grant money.

In 2019, EBSCO received submissions from 18 countries. Medicine Hat College in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada; New Port Richey Public Library, New Port Richey, Florida; and Hedgesville Public Library, Hedgesville, West Virginia were each awarded $100,000 last year. These libraries are expected to install their arrays in 2020.

EBSCO Information Services President Tim Collins says institutions benefit from reducing their carbon footprint in ways beyond saving money. "EBSCO prides itself on being an example of how sustainable resources can be developed at a corporate level. We are excited to promote this initiative and offer solar grants to libraries so we can invest in communities looking to offer alternative energy resources. The EBSCO Solar grant empowers institutions to go green and educate their communities on the benefits of adopting solar resources."

Interested libraries are encouraged to submit questions until February 28th. Submissions are due by May 1st, and the winner will be announced on June 26th, 2020, both online and at the ALA-Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois. More information is available on the EBSCO Solar webpage at http://www.ebsco.com/solar, including the timeline, where to submit questions, a link to the submission form and FAQs.

About EBSCO Information Services
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is the leading discovery service provider for libraries worldwide with more than 11,000 discovery customers in over 100 countries. EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) provides each institution with a comprehensive, single search box for its entire collection, offering unparalleled relevance ranking quality and extensive customization. EBSCO is also the preeminent provider of online research content for libraries, including hundreds of research databases, historical archives, point-of-care medical reference, and corporate learning tools serving millions of end users at tens of thousands of institutions. EBSCO is the leading provider of electronic journals & books for libraries, with subscription management for more than 360,000 serials, including more than 57,000 e-journals, as well as online access to more than 900,000 e-books. For more information, visit the EBSCO website at: http://www.ebsco.com. EBSCO Information Services is a division of EBSCO Industries Inc., a family owned company since 1944.

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MIAMI (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

Laurence Fishburne is best known for his versatile skillset as a performer. Most are familiar with his portrayals in Hollywood hits such as "Boyz n the Hood," and "Passengers." The American actor also lends his talents to the educational show "Behind The Scenes". The show interviews industry professionals about a broad spectrum of issues affecting people from all over the country. A new episode coming to the segment will discuss technology advances in lithium-ion batteries.

The battery plays a crucial role in powering many modern devices. A large number of the tools utilized in today's world that make day-to-day tasks more comfortable and more efficient rely on the battery for energy. Cell phones, cars, smart homes, and wearable tech are all dependent on batteries. While batteries are a more efficient resource than fossil fuel, there still lies the problem with batteries not lasting very long. Even though operating systems are becoming more energy-saving, a day or two goes by, and a cellphone needs to charge again.

Researchers are seeking out ways to innovate the lithium-ion battery. Some developers are looking to alternative resources to improve the battery, such as sand. The natural resource leads to a three times longer-lasting lithium-ion battery. Advances in modern batteries can lead to a more productive and sustainable lifestyle for many people. "Behind The Scenes" will cover these advances in the battery on an episode coming to the program.

"Behind The Scenes" is a carefully assessed informational program before broadcast to a public viewing audience. The show is receiver of a multitude of awards for its efforts in television.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

The CRE Finance Council (CREFC), the industry association that exclusively represents the $4.4 trillion commercial and multifamily real estate finance industry, completed its Annual January Conference last Wednesday in Miami, Florida. Over the course of the four-day conference, industry leaders and member organizations participated in thought provoking panels, roundtables, forum discussions and networking events at the Loews Miami Beach.

"We pride ourselves on a long history of substantive panels and forums that provide our conference attendees not just a glimpse into the issues at hand, but a deep dive into critical developments affecting the future of our industry," noted Lisa Pendergast, CREFC Executive Director. "To the good, we are entering a new decade with strong market fundamentals and an economy fueled by both robust labor markets and historically low interest rates. We are watching as several issues come to the forefront this year including the systemically important transition from the longstanding LIBOR floating-rate benchmark to SOFR, housing affordability, fintech, climate change and the potential impact the results of the 2020 elections will have on commercial and multifamily assets."

Key themes, many of which will take center stage during the 2020 election and beyond, dominated the discussions among industry leaders at CREFC's January Conference:

Policy and Government Relations
Legislative and regulatory decisions made by policymakers in Washington, D.C. continue to have a significant impact on our industry. The conference delivered inside-the-Beltway analyses of what occurred in Washington, D.C. in 2019 and what lies ahead in 2020.

CREFC's Policy and Government Relations Team highlighted several positive developments for the industry in 2019, including the seven-year reauthorization of The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIA) and the shorter-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (with long-term reauthorization still in negotiation). The final High Volatility Commercial Real Estate (HVCRE) rules were also published and substantially conformed to CREFC's recommendations. The industry is currently implementing the final HVCRE rules. Also notable, the Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) rules were finalized and became effective for most CREFC members on January 1; importantly, the deadline for some medium and smaller financial institution compliance was extended for one year to January 2023 to allow for further preparation to comply.

In 2020, CREFC members will continue work with policymakers to revise Dodd-Frank rulemakings such as the Volcker rule, finalize capital rules such as the Net Stable Funding Ratio and implement legislative reforms to 'know your customer' rules such as beneficial ownership requirements and cannabis banking.

Housing Affordability + Rent Control
CREFC continues to be an important voice for the industry on the issues of GSE multifamily reform and Housing Affordability. Its members have provided federal policymakers such as Treasury and the FHFA with first-hand insights into these issues and cemented CREFC as an integral component in this dialogue. In 2020, CREFC's membership will focus on a host of housing affordability and multifamily reform issues, including revisions to the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), GSE capital rules and FHLB eligibility. CREFC will continue to support the development of a vibrant multifamily finance marketplace in both the public and private sectors through its work with regulators, legislators and member stakeholders with the long-term goals of releasing the GSEs from conservatorship and meeting the nation's housing affordability demands.

LIBOR to SOFR Transition
Expert background and updates of the transition from LIBOR to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) were shared through a dynamic conversation about its industry implications. A number of 2020 developments should ease the way for the development of a robust SOFR term structure, including ISDA's finalizing its amended definitions to include SOFR as the replacement rate for USD LIBOR in the coming months as well as a change in discounting methodology to include SOFR by the major central counterparty clearinghouses (CCPs). CREFC expects these events to drive increased liquidity in both SOFR futures and debt issuance – both critical components to derive a term structure for SOFR, which does not exist today. In addition, the New York Fed announced plans to publish 30-, 90-, and 180-day compounded averages for SOFR in the first half of 2020. In December, Freddie Mac successfully priced a CMBS transaction with a bond class indexed to SOFR and CREFC anticipates more securitizations to follow. CREFC plays an important role in bringing awareness of these critical events and will work with its members to help facilitate a smooth transition. Note that in 2020 CREFC enters its second year as a full member of the Federal Reserve's Alternative Reference Rates Committee (ARRC).

Technology + ESG
2020 will be the year to fully embrace CRE technology and focus on ESG issues more than ever before. Many of the conference's panels and keynote speakers focused on how to capture and organize data to streamline industry functions and improve overall reporting. Panelists and conferees debated the current state of climate change, the status of implementing ESG objectives and the future implications to the CRE finance industry. The overarching theme is that what we do now matters. It was noted that Millennials are driving much of the momentum, and that those who choose not to embrace ESG may see reduced liquidity in the finance and debt markets.

"We are very proud of the robust and energetic participation of our members at Miami 2020 as they are the true lifeblood of our organization," noted Chuck Lee, Head of CRE Securitization and Warehouse Finance at Credit Suisse Securities and Chair of CREFC's Executive Committee. "I want to specifically thank the amazing panelists and forum leaders, participants and CREFC staff, as well as our keynote speakers, industry greats Barry S. Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, and Thomas Flexner, Vice Chairman of Citigroup Global Markets, as well as David Gergen, Professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and former advisor to several presidents who added tremendous insight into yesterday's, today's and tomorrow's politics and public policy. We are proud of the health of our industry and look forward to a successful 2020."

CREFC hosts several events per year. For more information about upcoming events visit the organization's website.

About the CRE Finance Council
The CRE Finance Council (CREFC) is the collective voice of the $4.4 trillion commercial and multifamily real estate finance markets. With more than 300 companies and 11,000 individuals, its members include all of the significant portfolio, multifamily, and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) lenders and issuers; loan and bond investors such as money managers, insurance companies, pension funds and government funds; loan servicers; rating agencies; accounting firms; law firms; and other service providers. CRE and the CRE finance industry play a critical role in our country's economy due to its important role in the financing of office buildings, industrial complexes, multifamily housing, retail facilities, hotels, and other types of commercial and multifamily real estate. In addition to its sector specific member forums, committees and working groups, CREFC acts as a legislative and regulatory advocate for the industry, plays a vital role in setting market standards and best practices and provides educational/mentoring opportunities for market participants in this key sector of the global economy. For more information visit http://www.crefc.org.



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RIVERSIDE, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

CBU Online, the Division of Online and Professional Studies at California Baptist University, placed high in multiple categories in the latest national rankings released by U.S. News & World Report (USN&WR).

CBU Online earned the No. 52 spot among online bachelor's programs in the 2020 "Top Online Education Program"—the highest placement among California colleges ranked for best online bachelor's programs.

CBU Online also ranked high in the USN&WR rankings for "Best Online Master's in Education Program for Veterans" and "Best Online Bachelor's Program for Veterans" as these programs earned a No. 23 and No. 34 ranking respectively.

Pamela Daly, vice president for Online and Professional Studies, said the rankings confirm CBU's commitment to military populations seeking educational training.

"The rankings achieved in the veterans categories are a testament to CBU's commitment to serving veterans and their families by providing accessible online programs and a supportive community dedicated to assisting students on their academic journey," Daly said.

CBU Online faculty members also earned high marks in the USN&WR rankings. The Division of Online and Professional Studies faculty members received a No. 1 ranking for faculty credentials and training for online bachelor's programs in addition to its Master in Business program and the several degree options within graduate education degree offerings.

Dr. Dirk Davis, associate vice president for academics at CBU Online, said the rankings confirm CBU's commitment to providing quality instruction.

"The latest rankings support our mission to honor the Great Commission, serve others and respond to the student advancing their education who requires flexible, accessible, quality, purpose and market driven programs," Davis said.

CBU Online currently serves approximately 5,000 students online through 23 undergraduate majors and concentrations, 16 graduate majors and specializations, and two doctoral programs in business administration and public administration.

For more information on the USN&WR rankings, please visit https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/california-baptist-university-110361.



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TALLIN, ESTONIA (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

The evolution of the online gaming and casino market

Online gaming and online casinos have evolved alongside technological advancement and the development of regulations that legalize many forms of online gambling. Europe is expected to witness major growth in the online gambling and betting market due to the legalization of online gambling in various European countries. For example, after the UK passed legislation to legalize online gambling, many other European countries, such as Italy, Spain, and France, followed suit.

Currently, the global online gambling market is anticipated to be valued at more than 94 billion US dollars in 2024. Since 2008, the gross gaming revenue (GGR) from online gaming has increased slightly, a significant proportion of which can be attributed to the rise of mobile gaming solutions on the market. Ten years later, in 2018, approximately half of the online gambling market in Europe was made up of online sports betting.

Millions of people are attracted to the exciting world of online gaming and casinos in order to compete for luxurious wins. However, with the rising numbers of participants, the possibility of fraud also tends to increase. Therefore, creating reliable KYC solutions that utilize up-to-date technologies is the only way to secure a reliable and smooth experience for the present and forthcoming future of online gaming.

Over the past few years, The Gambling Commission has sanctioned progressively firm regulations. One cannot avoid following the directives, but there are means to make them work better for you and use resistance as an improvement.

During the ICE London Conference, GetID is going to present the identity verification solution to over 35,000 professionals in various gaming sectors. GetID's product plays an important role in the customer onboarding process for online gaming and gambling.

It features:

1. Online identity verification in seconds from mobile or desktop by using native, customizable software development kits
2. An administration panel for fast and easy user management
3. Facial recognition and face-matching solutions
4. Automatic data extraction from documents; checking documents for authenticity.

"GetID has done a great job to develop an A-grade Online Identity Verification solution, and the company's latest efforts are to popularize the product, work on further enhancement, and create an impact on the industry. Gambling and betting is a business of its own complexity, and strict verification is a must-have; otherwise, this industry will be overwhelmed by fraudsters. We're about to change the situation here.

How do we make the process of online gambling better? First of all, we fight fraud and chargebacks. Secondly, we optimize the onboarding procedures for mobile and web. Our KYC process is automated and it helps to decrease operational costs," says Dmitri Laush, CEO of GetID.

Why ICE London?

Held on February 4-6, the ICE London Conference is the World's Gaming Innovation Showcase. One can meet a global network of gaming professionals across all industries and seniority levels, as it is aimed to provide the best opportunity to build relationships. By bringing together 600+ solutions and 35,000+ professionals across all sectors of gaming, this conference is going to be a complete platform to explore the future of gaming and drive revenue through invaluable meetings and networking opportunities.

Participants are able to learn from gaming industry leaders, through inspirational talks, and panel discussions about overcoming the challenges and capitalizing on market opportunities. The cherry on the cake comes in the form of outstanding hospitality, networking functions, and entertainment, making product discovery, business development, and idea generation fun and professional.

Following its latest success at Slush and Finance Magnates London Summit, one of the leading KYC and security solution providers, GetID picks this new destination to validate online casino/gambling/betting.

About GetID

The project team has successfully implemented a cutting-edge KYC aggregator within the flagship product - GetID. The main goal of this solution is fraud prevention, making such acts as onboarding fake clients and utilizing money laundering schemes with fake documents virtually impossible. But there's more - this solution is designed to optimize customer onboarding, aiming to speed up and automate the entire process. The company is also working towards digital ID to exclude the need for KYC procedures in every single service, which requires users to download tons of documents and waste their precious time.

The European company will soon welcome attendants at its booth and workshop. Startups willing to join the cause may receive numerous benefits here: GetID had come up with a lucrative pricing offer, excluding irrelevant setups and more. The company plans to grow alongside its clients; the primary reason to take the unnecessary fees out of the equation.

Successful public appearances at the FINANCE MAGNATES LONDON SUMMIT and Slush back in 2019 gave GetID a lot of media attention and brought on new clients. Hopefully, ICE London will also highlight the importance of KYC in the gaming industry.

Check out the GetID website: https://getid.ee/meet-the-getid-team-at-ice-london/
Visit the IDCredit website: https://idcredit.info/

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BOSTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

Simply shop online and automate cashback to your student debt, through FutureFuel.io's platform. The platform, which helps users crush student debt, and was previously only available as an employer benefit, today announced it is partnering with more than 450 retailers to launch a first-of-its-kind program to help all student debt holders take action to pay down student debt faster. Giveback by FutureFuel.io is one of many "snackable actions" that consumers and employees alike may take to accelerate the pay down of their debt.

In a recent study by FutureFuel.io, 62% of American's said paying down their student debt is a personal goal in 2020. And it's no wonder. At $1.5 trillion and growing, a figure that surpasses both consumer credit card and auto loan debt, student loan debt represents a major financial crisis in the U.S. FutureFuel.io's platform starts by integrating with users' student loan accounts to help users better visualize repayment and then automates payments to ensure the fastest and highest paydown. The power of the platform then comes in the form of gamified, 'snackable' actions, such as sweeping spare change towards debt, reassessing if the user is on the right repayment plan, and now, with the newly announced program, the ability to apply retailer cashback programs towards student debt.

Through the new shopping platform, titled Giveback by FutureFuel.io, all consumers can now benefit from taking snackable actions to pay down their student debt. The program is expected to fully launch this Spring, and interested consumers can sign up now, at https://futurefuel.io. By signing up for Giveback by FutureFuel.io, users can earn up to 30 percent "cash back" as credits toward their student debt balance when they shop online at a growing list of retailers and brands. To get started, users simply need to sign up, connect their existing student loan accounts to the FutureFuel.io platform, and install a free Chrome extension. Between now the full release, users can take advantage of FutureFuel.io's many other platform capabilities to save an average of $15,000 and a near half-decade off of their debt.

"Working with employers and their employees, we observed the power of accelerating student debt paydown through small, or what we call, snackable actions," said Laurel Taylor, Founder & CEO of FutureFuel.io. "This data demonstrates that when debt holders make micro changes, thousands of dollars and years of time can be taken off their paydown horizon. It is exhilarating to bring the full power of our platform strategy to serve all 45M Americans struggling with student debt. Giveback by FutureFuel.io is yet another way to empower the entire household to double down on their student debt paydown, in a way that feels painless and invisible, as it's simply integrated into the workflow of daily living. We're thrilled with the beta feedback and are looking forward to bringing everyone the full Giveback release later this quarter."

This announcement continues to demonstrate rapid business growth and product innovation from FutureFuel.io. In 2019, the company was named to both CNBC's Upstart 100 list - named as one of the world's most promising startups to watch, and top 20 startup to watch in 2020, by American Inno.

FutureFuel.io is backed by investors like Salesforce Ventures, Rethink Impact, Vulcan Capital, Fiserv, and the Financial Health Network (formerly CFSI), among other iconic institutions at the intersection of the future of work, fintech, and social impact.

About FutureFuel.io
FutureFuel.io exists to crush student debt for America's 45M borrowers. On average, we shave $15k and 5 years off of a user's student loans, through a personalized Student Debt FinHealth platform that optimizes repayment plans, automates the management of unruly student loans, and gamifies rewards points and spare change across the household. To learn more about FutureFuel.io, visit https://futurefuel.io/.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C) is pleased to announce the release of the complete suite of TSCA Tutor regulatory training courses online and on-demand at http://www.tscatutor.com. Professionals seeking expert, efficient, essential training can preview and enroll in on-demand classes to complete at their own pace and timing. In addition to the newly released online e-learning courses, B&C's TSCA Tutor training platform offers live in-person training at a company's site and customized live webinar training, so companies can mix and match training modules and training approaches to provide the most suitable combination for their work needs.

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) awareness is a critically important element in the 21st century work environment for any business that involves industrial chemicals. The new normal requires awareness of TSCA's application to a company's operations to ensure consistent compliance with TSCA regulations and, importantly, to understand and anticipate how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ongoing implementation of new TSCA will impact a company's industrial chemical selection and use processes.

TSCA Tutor online training courses include:

Video lessons.

Detailed hand-out materials, including copies of all presentations and relevant course materials from EPA and other sources.

Customizable, yet detailed and ready-to-use Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the regulatory topic covered in the session.

The courses were developed and are presented by members of B&C's renowned TSCA practice group, which includes five former senior EPA officials; an extensive scientific staff, including seven Ph.D.s; and a robust and highly experienced team of lawyers and non-lawyer professionals extremely well versed in all aspects of TSCA law, regulation, policy, compliance, and litigation.

Online courses are offered at $100 for one-hour modules and $200 for 2-hour modules, or $1,400 for the full 12-module training. Courses can be completed at the learner's own pace, and enrollment is valid for one full year. Interested professionals should visit http://www.TSCAtutor.com to view sample course segments and purchase modules. Volume discounts are available for companies wishing to purchase courses for multiple employees. Companies interested in live in-person or customized live webinar training should contact TSCAtutor@lawbc.com to schedule.

For more information about TSCA Tutor, contact Heidi Lewis at hlewis@lawbc.com, or read our full course descriptions here.

TSCA Tutor -- Curriculum

ONE-HOUR SESSIONS:

An Overview of TSCA (Course number T101)

New TSCA at a Glance (Course number T102)

Import Requirements, TSCA Section 13 (Course number T103)

Export Requirements, TSCA Section 12 (Course number T104)

Confidential Business Information (CBI) (Course number T105)

Reporting and Retention of Information, TSCA Section 8 (Course number T106)

TWO-HOUR SESSIONS:

Inspections and Audits (Course number T201):

- Preparing for a TSCA Audit

- TSCA Penalties/Overview of Self-Confession Policy

TSCA Section 5, Part 1: TSCA Chemical Inventory, Exemptions (Course number T202)

- Definitions

- TSCA Inventory

- Exemptions

TSCA Section 5, Part 2: New Chemicals/New Use (Course number T203)

- New Chemicals/New Use

- SNURs

Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) (Course number T204)

- CDR Overview

- Byproduct Reporting under CDR

Chemical Testing (Regulatory)/Animal Welfare, TSCA Section 4 (Course number T205)

- Chemical Testing

- How to Prepare/Engage If a Chemical of Interest Is Listed under TSCA Section 4

Prioritization and Risk Evaluation, TSCA Section 6 (Course number T206)

- Overview of Section 6 Risk Framework

- How to Prepare/Engage If a Chemical of Interest Is Listed under Section 6

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. is a Washington, D.C., law firm focusing on conventional, biobased, and nanoscale industrial, agricultural, and specialty chemical product approval and regulation, and associated business issues. B&C represents clients in many businesses, including basic, specialty, and agricultural and antimicrobial chemicals; biotechnology, nanotechnology, and emerging transformative technologies; paints and coatings; plastic products; and chemical manufacturing, formulation, distribution, and consumer product sectors. Visit http://www.lawbc.com for more information.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C) is pleased to announce the release of the complete suite of TSCA Tutor regulatory training courses online and on-demand at http://www.tscatutor.com. Professionals seeking expert, efficient, essential training can preview and enroll in on-demand classes to complete at their own pace and timing. In addition to the newly released online e-learning courses, B&C's TSCA Tutor training platform offers live in-person training at a company's site and customized live webinar training, so companies can mix and match training modules and training approaches to provide the most suitable combination for their work needs.

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) awareness is a critically important element in the 21st century work environment for any business that involves industrial chemicals. The new normal requires awareness of TSCA's application to a company's operations to ensure consistent compliance with TSCA regulations and, importantly, to understand and anticipate how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ongoing implementation of new TSCA will impact a company's industrial chemical selection and use processes.

TSCA Tutor online training courses include:

Video lessons.

Detailed hand-out materials, including copies of all presentations and relevant course materials from EPA and other sources.

Customizable, yet detailed and ready-to-use Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the regulatory topic covered in the session.

The courses were developed and are presented by members of B&C's renowned TSCA practice group, which includes five former senior EPA officials; an extensive scientific staff, including seven Ph.D.s; and a robust and highly experienced team of lawyers and non-lawyer professionals extremely well versed in all aspects of TSCA law, regulation, policy, compliance, and litigation.

Online courses are offered at $100 for one-hour modules and $200 for 2-hour modules, or $1,400 for the full 12-module training. Courses can be completed at the learner's own pace, and enrollment is valid for one full year. Interested professionals should visit http://www.TSCAtutor.com to view sample course segments and purchase modules. Volume discounts are available for companies wishing to purchase courses for multiple employees. Companies interested in live in-person or customized live webinar training should contact TSCAtutor@lawbc.com to schedule.

For more information about TSCA Tutor, contact Heidi Lewis at hlewis@lawbc.com, or read our full course descriptions here.

TSCA Tutor -- Curriculum

ONE-HOUR SESSIONS:

An Overview of TSCA (Course number T101)

New TSCA at a Glance (Course number T102)

Import Requirements, TSCA Section 13 (Course number T103)

Export Requirements, TSCA Section 12 (Course number T104)

Confidential Business Information (CBI) (Course number T105)

Reporting and Retention of Information, TSCA Section 8 (Course number T106)

TWO-HOUR SESSIONS:

Inspections and Audits (Course number T201):

- Preparing for a TSCA Audit

- TSCA Penalties/Overview of Self-Confession Policy

TSCA Section 5, Part 1: TSCA Chemical Inventory, Exemptions (Course number T202)

- Definitions

- TSCA Inventory

- Exemptions

TSCA Section 5, Part 2: New Chemicals/New Use (Course number T203)

- New Chemicals/New Use

- SNURs

Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) (Course number T204)

- CDR Overview

- Byproduct Reporting under CDR

Chemical Testing (Regulatory)/Animal Welfare, TSCA Section 4 (Course number T205)

- Chemical Testing

- How to Prepare/Engage If a Chemical of Interest Is Listed under TSCA Section 4

Prioritization and Risk Evaluation, TSCA Section 6 (Course number T206)

- Overview of Section 6 Risk Framework

- How to Prepare/Engage If a Chemical of Interest Is Listed under Section 6

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. is a Washington, D.C., law firm focusing on conventional, biobased, and nanoscale industrial, agricultural, and specialty chemical product approval and regulation, and associated business issues. B&C represents clients in many businesses, including basic, specialty, and agricultural and antimicrobial chemicals; biotechnology, nanotechnology, and emerging transformative technologies; paints and coatings; plastic products; and chemical manufacturing, formulation, distribution, and consumer product sectors. Visit http://www.lawbc.com for more information.



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ATLANTA (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

Sucheta Kamath, Founder and CEO of ExQ, a new cloud based personalized training curriculum designed to empower educators to teach Executive Function skills, is thrilled to announce she has been selected as one of Leadership Atlanta's top leaders to speak at their upcoming event: Atlanta What's the Big Idea, on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.

Alumnus of Leadership Atlanta Class 2015, Sucheta Kamath is also the founder of ExQ, an educator, a TEDx speaker, a podcast host, and an award-winning speech-language pathologist. As an EdTech entrepreneur, she's on a mission to empower all learners to cultivate self-awareness and hone their Executive Function skills to learn how to learn.

"I'm thrilled to have been selected as one of Atlanta's top leaders sharing ideas to change the future of our city," shares Sucheta. "I look forward to presenting my Big Idea with Atlanta: No more self-blindness! Tapping into the patterns of thinking, emotions and actions to harness your strengths and reshape your weaknesses."

Sucheta Kamath, Founder, ExQ, believes learning Executive Function know how is basic to education, just as learning to read and write is basic to education. Each is a skill that must be taught, learned, practiced and is foundational for advancing. In her Leadership Atlanta Big Ideas presentation she will share, "Innovation in education has more to do with building Executive Function into everyday curriculum and coaching every child intentionally, so that when self-blindness becomes self-awareness the educational experience opens up to infinite know how and lifelong learning."

Celebrating 48 years of developing leaders, Leadership Atlanta is the oldest sustained community leadership program in the nation. Together with an expansive network of distinguished alumni, Leadership Atlanta continues a proud tradition of connecting and inspiring leaders to strengthen Metro Atlanta's communities.

Leadership Atlanta is hosting this half-day event of transformation and inspiration on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta, Georgia. During the event, Leadership Atlanta Alumni will harness the creativity and mind power of eight Atlanta leaders and their ideas to fundamentally change our city and our future. Participants will have the opportunity to:

Get inspired by energetic TED-style presentations on hot-button issues, including education, healthcare, criminal justice reform and more

Connect with Leadership Atlanta and LEAD Atlanta alumni and special VIP guests

All active Leadership Atlanta and LEAD Atlanta alumni, their guests and VIP community partners are invited to join for this exclusive kickoff event. For more information visit: https://www.onebigideaatlanta.com.

About ExQ: Rooted in more than 20 years of cognitive neuroscience and Executive Function training expertise, ExQ is a cloud-based patented system designed to enhance the brain's Executive Function through personalized game-based training that focuses on teaching students to learn how to learn. Learn more about a leading woman in technology, ExQ Founder and CEO, Sucheta Kamath, and Executive Function training with ExQ for School, for College, for Work, and for Life at https://exqinfiniteknowhow.com.



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CYPRESS, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

Beginning with the January 13 Fastrac session, students in Trident University International's (Trident) Associate of Science in Professional Studies program are able to enroll in the new Organizational Leadership (ASPS-OL) concentration.

Students entering this program will be required to have already earned a professional certificate or diploma, equivalent to at least 12 semester hours of transferrable college credit or documented military training as defined by Trident's transfer policy.

"Learners from both civilian and military backgrounds stand to benefit with the Organizational Leadership concentration in our ASPS program," states Dr. Lisa Mohanty, Dean, University College. "The coursework is tailored to provide students with the skills needed for success in a variety of professional situations."

Students in the ASPS-OL will have the opportunity to master the use of technological tools in the business setting, develop their own leadership philosophy, use quantitative data and reasoning to address contemporary issues, and apply ethical decision making through relevant case studies.

Like Trident's other associate-level programs, the ASPS in Organizational Leadership is designed to stack into higher level degrees. Graduates have the ability to transfer 60 completed credits into select bachelor's programs. Additionally, completion of the ASPS-OL satisfies two course requirements of the Bachelor of Science in Leadership program – Introduction to Ethics (ETH 101) and Management Principles (MGT 280).

Enrollment is now open for the Associate of Science in Professional Studies program, Organizational Leadership concentration.

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 alumni 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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GAITHERSBURG, MD. (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

The Trump Administration has finalized new policy that fundamentally weakens Clean Water Act protections for drinking water, streams, and wetlands nationwide. Small streams and wetlands across America are now directly in the crosshairs of polluters.

"Stripping away Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands runs counter to science, the law, and common sense," says Jared Mott, Conservation Director for the Izaak Walton League. "With its focus on one arbitrary criteria – continuous flow of water – rather than protecting water quality, the administration is jeopardizing public health and the $887 billion outdoor recreation economy."

The Clean Water Act was passed to improve and protect water quality by limiting pollution discharges into the nation's streams, rivers, and other waterbodies and to stem the dramatic loss of wetlands by regulating when they could be drained or filled. Beginning in the 1970s, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations relied on science-based standards to identify the specific types of waterbodies protected by the law. The overwhelming body of science proves that water quality in rivers and lakes, for example, is directly affected by waters that directly and indirectly flow into them. Because the purpose of the Clean Water Act is to improve and restore water quality nationwide, EPA regulations protected streams that flow periodically because pollution dumped into these streams adversely affects the health of larger waters.

The policy finalized by the administration today stands the Clean Water Act on its head. It repeals the science-based definition of "waters of the United States" and replaces it with an arbitrary definition based on how frequently a stream has water flowing in it during the year. Under this policy, a stream that flows for a few months due to melting snow would be included in the definition, but a stream that flows after it rains or following a snowstorm would be excluded. Both flow periodically and both can carry pollution to other waters and affect water quality downstream, which demonstrates how blatantly arbitrary the new policy is.

Removing protections for streams across America will adversely affect public health. According the EPA's own analysis, about 117 million Americans – more than one-third of the total U.S. population – get some or all of their drinking water from public drinking water systems that are supplied, at least in part, by the very streams that are now at risk of pollution.

Protection for up to 20 million acres of wetlands will also be removed based on the administration's arbitrary approach, which requires a wetland to have a continuous surface water connection to a lake or river to be protected by the Clean Water Act. Because wetlands are so vital for water quality – filtering pollution as water moves across the landscape – and provide crucial habitat for fish and wildlife, most wetlands were historically protected by the Clean Water Act and EPA regulations. In a potentially devastating blow to sportsmen and birders, the new policy would guarantee that prairie potholes and other isolated wetlands essential for waterfowl and other water birds would not be protected by the Clean Water Act. Even under the more protective definition that was repealed today, over 74,000 acres of prairie potholes were lost between 1997 and 2009, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Under the new, arbitrary definition, the pace of wetland drainage is certain to increase.

The Trump Administration suggests that this new regulation will not lead to increased pollution because state laws provide duplicative protection for all of the waters once protected by the Clean Water Act. This is blatantly false. Americans cannot depend on state laws to protect the waters left vulnerable by this action because most state laws do not offer the same level of protection. According to EPA's own analysis used to justify the new definition, protections for streams, wetlands, and other waters will be weakened in 32 states because state protections are not as strong as federal protections had been.

Moreover, 7 states prohibit their state laws from being more stringent than the federal Clean Water Act. Therefore, because certain types of streams are now explicitly excluded from protection under federal law, they are likewise excluded from protection under these state laws. To replace the lost federal protections, these states would have to enact new laws to specifically apply water pollution or wetland drainage provisions to the waters no longer covered by the Clean Water Act.

"Nearly 50 years after passage of the Clean Water Act, we see the signs of water pollution all around us, from algal blooms in the Great Lakes to red tides in the Gulf of Mexico," says Scott Kovarovics, Executive Director of the Izaak Walton League. "We know that pollution doesn't just start in the biggest rivers – it starts in the smallest streams, too. Today, the administration retreated from the nation's fight for clean water, jeopardizing our drinking water, fish and wildlife, and outdoor recreation economy."

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Founded in 1922, the Izaak Walton League of America protects America's outdoors through education, community-based conservation, promoting outdoor recreation.

Contact: Jared Mott, Conservation Director
Izaak Walton League of America
703-655-4784 / jmott@iwla.org



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EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker today announced the release of $10,537,000 in planning funds to create preliminary designs for a Health Science Building (HSB) on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus. Pritzker made the announcement in the Morris University Center's Meridian Ballroom.

The complex will include approximately 221,000 square feet. The project's total cost is approximately $105 million. It would be the largest building on the SIUE campus.

"With this investment, we're giving SIUE's current and future students a world class education in a world class facility, and we're providing employers with world class talent from one of our state's greatest institutions," Pritzker said. "The future of our state is in education. The choices that we make about our schools now will determine the quality of our future."

SIUE operates a School of Pharmacy (SOP), a School of Nursing (SON), a School of Dental Medicine (SDM) in Alton, and related health sciences programs in various disciplines to serve central and southern Illinois. Currently, the SOP is primarily located in three buildings in University Park, while the SON is housed in Alumni Hall within the campus core. The SDM will remain in Alton.

The University has seen broad expansion of the health sciences program in the Department of Applied Health, including exercise science, kinesiology, nutrition and dietetics, public health, and speech-language pathology and audiology. Additional programs in education, psychology and social work throughout the University support integrative learning opportunities for health services professionals on the core campus.

"This new Health Science Building is an incredibly exciting step forward, and will allow SIUE and the SIU System to expand its leadership in health science education in southern Illinois and beyond," said SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook. "Specifically, the additional space will facilitate more simulation training, research, and allow growth in programs within nursing, pharmacy and related health science areas. In short, it will improve the overall health of citizens throughout our area. We are extremely grateful to the governor's office and the Illinois legislature for supporting higher education and health science education in Illinois through this project."

"A Health Sciences Complex has been a long-term plan and dream for many of our faculty," said Denise Cobb, PhD, SIUE provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. "Before SIUE experienced significant expansion in the health sciences, our faculty and administrators envisioned a future building that could enrich our programs, create synergies in the health sciences, and expand our capacity to serve our students and the needs of our region. Our nursing and pharmacy programs have thrived and grown since those initial conversations. Their students' and alumni's impact on the region continue to be significant.

"Since those initial planning efforts, we have also seen significant growth in our health sciences enrollment and expansion in our programming. Our health sciences programs are exemplary, and this new facility will allow these programs to flourish and enhance their current capabilities. We are thrilled to be able to improve and support interdisciplinary and interprofessional educational endeavors. It is an incredible opportunity to enhance academic quality, and support current and future programs that will serve the health and well-being of our state and region."
Renovations are expected for the existing SOP buildings and the surrounding proposed site in University Park, such as parking lot design and reconfiguration, and sidewalks, pathways and roadway improvements. The HSB will also include considerations for seismic loads and must achieve LEED silver.

The HSB will provide modern classrooms, teaching and research laboratories, faculty offices, administrative spaces, and student resource and study spaces. It would also increase SON student capacity and increase the size of the SON Simulation Laboratory.

Jessica Hammel, a senior nursing student from Carlyle, expressed her gratitude to the governor. "This new building will provide SIUE nursing, pharmacy, and applied health students the opportunity to learn professional skills in an innovative state-of-the-art simulation laboratory learning center, to engage in interprofessional education, and to participate in biomedical and clinical research, all with the goal of enhancing collaboration among health professions for improved healthcare delivery throughout the state of Illinois and the region," she said.
"Students from the southern Illinois region and beyond will be eager to attend school at SIUE in a new, modern facility," Hammel added. "Specifically, the goal of attracting more SIUE nursing students to address the shortage of RNs and advanced practice providers in the rural southern Illinois region will be realized."

Vice Chancellor for Administration Rich Walker said traditional SIUE design elements will be considered for the HSB design. "Red brick towers, glass curtain walls, and tan colored bands reflect the existing campus design theme," Walker said. "We expect to begin the one-year design process as early as this summer, followed by a two-year construction schedule."

The Illinois Capital Development Board will oversee the project's design and construction in accordance with protocol for state-appropriated capital projects.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high quality, affordable education that prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose to shape a changing world. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live. Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River's rich bottomland and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of more than 13,000.




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FARMINGTON, CONN. (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

Shoreline Biome, a microbiome research company that develops tools for characterizing microbiome populations down to the strain level, today announced that the company will debut a novel new DNA isolation kit at the Miami Winter Symposium 2020, taking place January 26-29.

The new product, Shoreline Biome's Rapid Prep kit, is a fast and easy-to-use kit designed for the efficient and unbiased isolation of high molecular weight (HMW) single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) in excess of 40KB from Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacterial and fungal cultures. The ssDNA output is ideal for downstream PCR applications targeting specific microbial, fungal, or mammalian genes of interest.

Additionally, the company will present a poster at the Symposium in collaboration with researchers from West Virginia University School of Medicine.

Shoreline Biome's poster presentation, "Sustained Gut Dysbiosis Following Experimental Sepsis in Alzheimer's Disease Transgenic Mice," is scheduled for Monday, January 27, from 1:30–2:30 p.m. The poster presents research conducted by Allison L. Brichacek, Divine C. Nwafor, Dawn Gratalo, Mark D. Driscoll, and Candice M. Brown. The session will be presented by Brichacek, a student in Brown's lab at West Virginia University School of Medicine.

Shoreline Biome will also be an exhibitor at the Symposium.

The Miami Winter Symposium 2020 will be held January 26–29, 2020, at the Hyatt Regency Miami in Miami, Fla. The symposium is dedicated to molecular mechanisms linking the microbiome and human health. It includes an international line-up of renowned speakers; award lectures by the "stars" of microbiome research; focused sessions on hot topics in microbiome research; the latest international research; and networking opportunities with key research teams from around the world. For more information about the Miami Winter Symposium 2020, visit miamiwintersymposium.com.

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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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

School Library Journal ( SLJ) and the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute ( MSRI) have announced a new funding program aimed at getting literary fiction and nonfiction inspiring a love of math into the hands of K–12 students in Title I schools. The Mathical Book Prize Collection Development Awards are available to school libraries in qualifying schools in the U.S.

Presented by MSRI in partnership with SLJ, the collection development awards will enable up to 25 libraries in K–12 schools with high numbers or percentages of low-income students to receive grants of $700 to purchase titles from the Mathical Prize list.

Applications open January 24, 2020 and close March 12. Awards will be announced April 21.

The Mathical Book Prize recognizes outstanding youth trade fiction and nonfiction selected to inspire a love of math in the world around us. Prize-winning books span grades PreK through 12 and feature novels, biographies, chapter books and picture books and are selected every year by a committee of math teachers, reading teachers, mathematicians, librarians, early childhood experts, and others.

The Mathical Book Prize is presented by MSRI in partnership with the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), and in coordination with the Children's Book Council (CBC).

Eligibility and Judging:
To be eligible for the Mathical Book Prize Collection Development Awards, schools must employ a full- or part-time librarian who meets state requirements for school library media certification and is currently employed as a media specialist, teacher librarian, or equivalent position.

Applicants will be required to submit proof of Title I funding, a letter of recommendation, and a plan for using books from the Mathical Prize list, including a list of titles and an explanation of how the prize would benefit library/school goals and serve students and the community.

Award recipients must provide reporting, completing a form that includes titles of Mathical books purchased, a description of student interaction and programming ideas related to Mathical titles, as well as photographs of students enjoying the books.

Winners will be determined by SLJ staff. Priority will be given to schools whose library staff demonstrate the greatest promise in using funds to advance the goals of their school library, and who are enthusiastic about encouraging students to explore a love of mathematics in their everyday lives. Diversity of geographic location and grade level of students served will be considered in the determination of a final set of winners.

For complete requirements and to apply, visit slj.com/MathicalAwards.

About MSRI:
The Mathematical Sciences Research Institute ( MSRI) is one of the world's preeminent centers for collaborative research in mathematics. Located in Berkeley, California, MSRI's mission is to advance mathematical research, foster talent, and further the appreciation of mathematics. MSRI strives to make mathematics accessible and exciting to those outside the field through the National Math Festival, sponsorship of Numberphile (YouTube's most popular informal mathematics channel, with over 3.1 million subscribers), film production for public television, and the Mathical Book Prize. MSRI has created a national Math Circles movement of small organizations teaching and engaging children in math as a hobby.

About School Library Journal:
School Library Journal, a MSI Information Services publication, is the premiere journal for librarians and information specialists who work with children and teens. A source of quality journalism and reviews for more than 60 years, SLJ produces award-winning features and news coverage on: literacy, best practices, technology, education policy and other issues of interest to the school library and greater educator community. SLJ evaluates a broad range of resources, from books and digital content to databases, in 6000+ reviews published annually. For more information, visit slj.com.



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ATLANTA (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

The Board of Trustees of The Southern Education Foundation (SEF) recently elected Michael T. Nettles, Senior Vice President and the Edmund W. Gordon Chair of Policy Evaluation & Research at the Educational Testing Service, as its Chairman. Dr. Nettles follows Mr. Milton Little, Jr., President & CEO of the United Way of Greater Atlanta, whose term as chairman concluded December 31, 2019.

Dr. Nettles steps into the leadership role of Chairman of the Board of Trustees this January. He has a served on the Board of SEF since 2014. Nettles is a highly influential expert on access, opportunity, equity, assessment and student performance and achievement at the K-12 and post-secondary levels.

In August 2014, President Barack Obama appointed Dr. Nettles to the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans. He was appointed by two US Secretaries of Education to serve on the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB), which oversees and develops policies for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). He also served for eight years on both the College Board of Trustees and the GRE Board. A native of Nashville, Tennessee, Nettles earned his bachelor's degree in political science at the University of Tennessee and later received master's degrees in political science and higher education, and a Ph.D. in education at Iowa State University.

SEF is also pleased to announce that Larry Berger, the Chief Executive Officer of Amplify Education, has been appointed to the organization's Board of Trustees. Larry brings to the Board a distinguished career that includes national leadership in the advancement of high-quality curriculum and technology in K-12 education.

"We are very fortunate and excited about having Larry Berger included as a member of our Board of Trustees," said Raymond Pierce, President and CEO of the Southern Education Foundation. Larry Berger has led the invention of mobile software to help early reading teachers, and next-generation English, Math, and Science curricula for elementary and middle schools. He serves on the boards of Touch Press, the Academy of American Poets, Lapham's Quarterly, and the Institute for Sustained Attention. Amplify is a Brooklyn-based education company that he co-founded (previously Wireless Generation) in 2000.

"For more than 150 years, the Southern Education Foundation has been bending the arc of American education toward equity and justice. Its mission remains urgent. I am honored to join the Board to help the organization continue to make an impact on K-12 education for students of color and low-income students in the American South," said Larry Berger, Chief Executive Officer of Amplify.

Prior to founding Amplify Education, Larry served as the educational technology specialist at the Children's Aid Society, where he led the development of four community computer labs in disadvantaged neighborhoods that have served as models of using technology to empower young people. Larry also developed, with Amplify co-founder Greg Gunn, the Hole in the Web, an online extension of Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang camp for children with cancer and blood diseases.

Larry holds a BA from Yale University and was a Rhodes scholar at Oxford University, a White House Fellow dedicated to educational technology in the office of the administrator of NASA, and a Pahara-Aspen Education Fellow. He has published widely on education and on educational entrepreneurship and has served as a co-investigator on several federally funded research grants.

Michael Nettles, Chairman of the SEF Board of Trustees said, "We are very happy to welcome Larry Berger to the SEF Board of Trustees. Larry's experience leading a successful digitally forward education company, as well as serving in the government and non-profits focused on K-12 education, will be very helpful to SEF's planning and consideration of new directions for its education improvement agenda for minority and disadvantaged children in the southern region of the United States."

Berger begins his Board of Trustee service in January 2020.

About Southern Education Foundation

SEF was founded in 1867 as the Peabody Fund created by George Peabody for the purpose of providing education opportunity for the newly emancipated population of formerly enslaved African Americans along with poor whites in the southern states following the Civil War. Through the consolidation of several education foundations SEF emerged to play a major role in the development of education opportunity in the American South. Today, SEF continues to advance its 152-year-old mission by pursuing equity in education opportunities through its leadership development, research and policy and education advocacy activities.




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ANTONIO (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

Get your gaming fingers ready, Rattlers. ESports is headed to St. Mary's University.

St. Mary's Athletics will launch an eSports program this fall, offering students the exciting opportunity to compete in one of the world's fastest-growing industries — competitive computer gaming, Director of Athletics Robert Coleman announced this week.

St. Mary's will be the first university in San Antonio to sponsor a varsity eSports program, which will become the Rattlers' 12th intercollegiate sport.

"This is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, so we are extremely excited about beginning a new eSports program at St. Mary's," Coleman said. "Students will now be able to pursue their passion for gaming — a natural fit with the interests of our current and prospective students."

The program will compete in the newly created Rattler eSports arena in the heart of campus. The University is renovating space with amphitheater-style seating on the second floor of the University Center to become the team's home.

In addition to housing the varsity eSports team, the venue will provide opportunities for students to participate in competitive gaming through the intramurals program or to convene for casual gaming.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling the arena will be held later this spring semester.

The St. Mary's eSports program will join two eSports organizations, the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) and Tespa. Through these organizations, student-athletes will compete online against students from other universities and colleges of all sizes in games that could include Rocket League, League of Legends, Super Smash Brothers Ultimate and Overwatch, among others.

NACE is the leading collegiate eSports governing body with more than 150 schools from across all three divisions of the NCAA, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the junior-college landscape. Tespa represents a network of students, competitors and club leaders that boasts more than 270 chapters at schools across North America. Currently, eSports is not a sponsored sport by the NCAA.

The Rattler team is expected to feature a roster of 20 to 25 student-athletes in Fall 2020. A wide-ranging search for a head coach will begin soon.

Worldwide interest in eSports continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, with global revenues expected to have topped $1.1 billion and audiences approaching 454 million, according to Newzoo, a gaming industry analytics firm. In the United States alone, viewership is expected to hit 84 million by 2021 — surpassing that of every other traditional sport except for the NFL, according to technology consulting firm Activate.

Competitive gaming has skyrocketed in popularity with live streaming on digital platforms, such as Twitch, and through recent partnerships with traditional television networks, such as ESPN. Its popularity also stems from the opportunities that eSports creates for young adults.

In addition to the revenue potential for individuals, competitive gaming on college campuses provides additional engagement opportunities for prospective students. Competitive gaming instills many of the lessons learned from competing in traditional sports, including discipline, preparation, strategic thinking and teamwork.

Student-athletes in the Rattler eSports program will be held to the same academic standards as their peer student-athletes who compete in NCAA-sponsored sports. Roster spots will also similarly be based on merit and talent, with tryouts held annually.

For more information visit: https://www.rattlerathletics.com/eSportsFAQ



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MADISON, WIS. (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

Omnipress, a provider of event technology products and print services for conferences announces several new enhancements to its flagship product, CATALYST abstract and speaker management software.

Omnipress first launched its fourth-generation abstract and speaker management system, CATALYST, in 2016. Designed specifically to address the most common challenges with managing a call for papers, CATALYST is a highly configurable system that provides unprecedented flexibility to meet an organization's customized workflows without the high price tag of custom development. Since the initial launch, Omnipress has continued to make significant investments in product updates and enhancements and will be unveiling its newest set of features during a 30-minute webinar on Thursday, February 6th.

"For over 40 years, our focus has remained steadfast on helping our customers source and deliver the highest quality educational content to their attendees," states Jonny Popp, Omnipress General Manager. Our customers' needs are continually evolving, as is the technology landscape. To continue our mission, it's important that we maintain our investment in our people, products and services."

Increased integration has been a major focus for the Omnipress development team, both with third-party association and event management tools, and within CATALYST's own ecosystem. Paul Baldridge, Omnipress Digital Product Director, summarizes the latest CATALYST developments as, "an effort to continually increase the value of CATALYST to our customers by providing a simpler and more seamless process from start to finish, meaning, from the initial call to the production of final, attendee-facing materials."

Some of the most notable product updates include:

New user landing page
To help encourage only the highest-quality submissions, new users are taken to a customized landing page before they create an account and log into the system.

Re-designed, role-based dashboard
The updated dashboard features a more intuitive design and provides even better insights to submitters, reviewers and event administrators. The new dashboard makes it easier for submitters and reviewers to see the status of their submissions, assignments and important notifications, while allowing meeting planners an at-a-glance snapshot of important data.

Scheduling tool updates and enhanced functionality
An updated drag-and-drop interface and increased conflict detection capabilities make scheduling accepted content, and other event functions such as meals and social events, even easier.

Increased integrations with third-party tools:
CATALYST integrates with some of the leading association management systems, including YourMembership and NetFORUM by Community Brands. CATALYST also connects to other third-party tools such as Authorize.net and Bluepay to collect submission fees, iThenticate plagiarism detection software, and Attendify, one of the leading mobile event apps.

Expanded use-case to awards, scholarship and grant application management
CATALYST has historically served as an abstract, speaker and schedule management tool. Now, it also helps association professionals manage their application submission and review process, too.

In light of these advancements, Popp points out that Omnipress remains steadfast in its focus on educational content. "There are an overwhelming number of event tech options on the market to help professionals manage nearly every aspect of their conference. We want to be sure that regardless of which tools they're using throughout their event, CATALYST makes it easier to source, select and produce the educational content that will bring attendees back."

Get a preview of the new features during a 30-minute webinar hosted by Omnipress on Thursday, February 6th at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Registration is free.

About Omnipress
Omnipress was founded over 40 years ago to help associations and other organizations simplify the process of collecting, producing and distributing print and digital educational content for the members, attendees, learners and staff. Today, Omnipress provides products and services to support Conferences, Instructor-Led Training and Education, and Member Publications.



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BOSTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

WordStream Inc., a leading provider of online marketing software and services, today announces the launch of Growth Academy, a new, free-to-use training solution for marketing professionals, small business owners, agencies—anyone interested in learning more about how to succeed in the ever-changing online advertising industry. With this free, interactive learning resource, WordStream furthers its mission of helping to make online advertising easy and accessible for everyone.

WordStream has educated millions of marketers with its thought leadership, including its award-winning blog as well as live educational events exclusively available to WordStream customers. Now, Growth Academy offers open access to a range of online marketing courses taught by WordStream's own industry experts. The platform's engaging, on-demand training modules cover everything that marketers, small business owners, and agencies need to learn to succeed, whether their goals are to learn the basics, get more leads, sell more products online, master cross-platform advertising, or learn how to grow a digital marketing agency.

Growth Academy's features include:

On-demand video courses led by WordStream's industry experts, in addition to transcripts of each lesson.

A mobile-friendly platform that allows busy professionals to learn whenever and wherever they can.

Quizzes, points, and badges for completed courses for online advertising certification, endorsed by WordStream.

"The WordStream blog and PPC University have already helped millions of marketers and advertisers around the world," said WordStream's Director of Content and SEO Elisa Gabbert. "Growth Academy is a natural evolution of our thought leadership and offers a powerful new way for people to learn the skills they need to reach the right audience and grow their business."

To enroll in Growth Academy and get started today, visit http://www.wordstream.com/growth-academy.

About WordStream

WordStream is on a mission to make online advertising easy. The WordStream Advisor platform helps businesses of all sizes maximize the results of their online advertising by giving advertisers powerful tools to easily build, manage and optimize campaigns across ad networks like Google Ads, Bing, Instagram, Facebook—and more!



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PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

The Barnes Group Advisors (TBGA) is offering their industry leading Additive Manufacturing (AM) Certificate for the first time in an open enrollment format. Learners will gain a solid understanding of all critical aspects of AM and how to implement and generate value using AM in their own organization. Past learners have realized a 40:1 return on investment in identified company savings using AM.

The TBGA Activate AM Training is geared to professionals who want to upskill their AM knowledge and earn an AM Certificate. TBGA instructors are AM engineers who bring the real world production experience of developing processes and qualifying AM hardware for flight and other demanding industries to an interactive, applied learning setting.

To earn the TBGA Activate AM Certificate, learners apply their new knowledge in a team-based exercise to develop a business case for AM adoption for a real-world application. The training is constructed of the following:

Discover AM – Gain a working knowledge of AM

AM Technology & Materials – Understand the 7 ASTM AM technologies and key material and manufacturing applications

Design for AM – Apply Design for AM in multiple technologies and understand design for manufacturing

AM Business Case Economics – Evaluate process economics and cost drivers of AM to build a business case to support implementation

The training is unique as it provides learners with tangible next steps for AM adoption, as evidenced by a current TBGA AM Certificate earner's feedback, "After the course, I presented a business case to my leadership on how Additive Tooling can save us time and money while adding complexity to our tools... Your course was a pivotal moment in my career...now I get to use this powerful technology to open up many eyes of (previously) non-believers of AM!"

TBGA Founder and Managing Director, John Barnes, shared his motivation for the open enrollment offering, "Our AM Training has successfully reached big groups of learners at large manufacturers and identified more than $3M worth of AM savings. Now we want to also reach the small to medium size business that needs to upskill 1 to 5 people."

Presenting sponsor Neighborhood 91, the world's first end-to-end AM production campus, is offering a scholarship for this unique training; the deserving recipient will be announced in the next few weeks. Additional sponsors include Tooling U-SME and Carnegie Mellon University's Next Manufacturing Center. The workshop will be held at the brand-new Mill 91 facility in Pittsburgh.

For more information and registration details on the TBGA Activate AM Certificate visit https://www.thebarnes.group/workshop-1

About The Barnes Group Advisors:
The Barnes Group Advisors is the largest independent additive manufacturing engineering consultancy. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, TBGA has impact on five continents and throughout the United States. TBGA helps companies work through their AM adoption via strategy, design, leadership, training, metallurgy, economics, and communications. The team is comprised of seasoned specialists with well over 130 years combined experience in additive manufacturing. For further information, please visit http://www.thebarnes.group.



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OSWEGO, ILL. (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

Internet marketing firm Weblinx, Inc. has announced the launch of the all-new library website for the newly remodeled Dolton Public Library District in Dolton, Illinois.

The new website features information about the library's upcoming events, frequently asked questions, youth and adult services, library resources, online site search, and a catalog search function that makes browsing and locating the library's catalog offerings an easy task.

The custom designed website features more than 40 pages of site content, and applies mobile-first design and development techniques that begin with the smallest viewing screen as the most vital and challenging for presenting content and establishing the user interface. From there, the design can adjust to larger formats and screens. The approach is considered optimal for creating responsive and adaptive websites.

"Weblinx was a wonderful choice to assist us with our website. The staff is extremely reliable, professional and their customer service skills are beyond reproach" said library's Allyson D. Withers, Library Director. "There was no request from us delayed or refused from them."

The latest launch expands the Weblinx portfolio of more than 25 library district websites in the state of Illinois, including for the Indian Trails (Wheeling, IL), Orland Park, Matteson, and Plano libraries.

"The Dolton Public Library District website is an example of two teams working together to create a branded, cohesive, and user-friendly product" said Weblinx CEO Andy Clements. "We believe the Dolton community will connect with the new site and it will greatly assist the library district in attaining their online marketing goals."

Weblinx, Inc. provides distinctive designs for compelling brand and internet identities. Through Weblinx, clients connect with their target customers in a singular voice refined by award-winning creativity and digital-marketing consultation. Weblinx operates more than 1,000 websites and digital-marketing programs for business, non-profit and government initiatives. The company is also a pillar of community support throughout Chicagoland. For more information, please call (630) 551-0334 or visit https://www.weblinxinc.com.



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CHICAGO (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

Investment management firm SBB Research Group is the presenting sponsor of the Greater Chicago K-12 Chess Championship for the sixth year.

Hundreds of K-12 students will compete for the title of City Champion at the City of Chicago's official chess championship on February 1, 2020. SBB Research Group is proud to be the presenting sponsor in partnership with the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation, the Kasparov Chess Foundation, and the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Academic Chess Program. SBB Research Group began supporting chess tournaments in 2013 at the suggestion of Sandeep Navalgund, the firm's principal engineer, who says he personally benefited from playing chess in school and wants other students to have similar opportunities to develop analytical skills.

The tournament, held in the McCormick Place West Building, is open to all students up to grade 12. Players will participate in the following categories: Primary (K-3), Elementary (K-6), Junior High (K-9) High School (K-12) sections.

The format will consist of championship sections of four Swiss-system rounds at 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:30 PM, and reserve and novice sections of five Swiss-system rounds at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and 5:00 PM, with awards presented at 6:30 PM. There will be Primary Championship, Reserve, and Novice sections for participants in grades K-3; Elementary Championship, Reserve, and Novice sections for participants in categories K-6; Junior High Championship, Reserve, and Novice sections for participants in classes K-9; and High School Championship and Reserve sections for participants in grades K-12.

All players are required to be US Chess Federation (USCF) members. SBB Research Group's sponsorship enables all participating CPS students to receive one-year USCF memberships as well as free tournament entries. Online registration is encouraged, and on-site entry will receive a zero-point bye for the first round.

For more information, please visit http://greaterchicago.rknights.org/.

SBB Research Group participates in many philanthropic endeavors, both locally and globally. In addition to sponsoring the annual Greater Chicago K-12 Chess Championship, SBB Research Group is a proud partner of the World Wildlife Fund in the Northern Great Plains, Surge for Water in Uganda, and many others. If your charitable organization is interested in collaborating with SBB Research Group, please visit https://sbbrg.com/contact/.

About SBB Research Group: Founded in 2010, SBB Research Group is an innovative Chicago-area investment management firm. Founder and CEO Dr. Sam Barnett is an applied mathematician and neuroscientist specializing in quantitative predictions of complex systems, and COO and CCO Matt Aven provides expertise in economics and computer science. They lead an interdisciplinary team of researchers continually striving to optimize the protection and growth of investor capital. The company specializes in creating bespoke funds seeking both stability and long-term results through a systematic investment approach.



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WILMINGTON, DEL. (PRWEB) JANUARY 28, 2020

Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA, a principal with Rachel V. Rose Attorney at Law, P.L.L.C. in Houston, Texas will serve as the Distinguished Speaker at the 3rd Annual Healthcare Compliance Symposium co-hosted by Delaware Law School and First Healthcare Compliance.

Ms. Rose has a unique background, having worked in many different facets of healthcare, securities and international law and business throughout her career. Her practice focuses on a variety of cybersecurity, health care, and securities law issues related to industry compliance and transactional work, as well as representing plaintiffs in Dodd-Frank/False Claims Act whistleblower claims, which remain under seal.

Ms. Rose holds an MBA with minors in healthcare and entrepreneurship from Vanderbilt University, and a law degree from Stetson University College of Law, where she graduated with various honors, including the National Scribes Award and The William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award. Ms. Rose is licensed in Texas and is an Affiliated Member with the Baylor College of Medicine's Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, where she teaches bioethics.

Currently, she is on the Executive Committee of the Federal Bar Association's Qui Tam Section and the Chair of the Government Relations Committee, the co-editor of the American Health Lawyers Association's Enterprise Risk Management Handbook for Healthcare Entities (2nd Edition), as well as a co-author of the book The ABCs of ACOs and What Are International HIPAA Considerations? She has been named consecutively to the Texas Bar College, the National Women Trial Lawyers Association's Top 25, the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and Houstonia Magazine's Top Lawyers for healthcare. In 2019, Ms. Rose was selected as First Healthcare Compliance Presenter of the Year for the popular webinar HIPAA and Health Apps.

Biometrics, whether in relation to healthcare or employment law, are becoming more of an issue. The intersection between laws such as HIPAA and BIPA and biometrics cannot be ignored because the risk of non-compliance can be costly. This presentation explores the potential legal exposure that companies have and ways to mitigate risk through compliance.

The Healthcare Compliance Symposium is a joint effort of Delaware Law School and First Healthcare Compliance to provide resources for professionals serving in the growing field of healthcare compliance. The full-day event will be held on April 23rd, 2020 at Widener University Delaware Law School- Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom and will include continental breakfast, lunch, and multiple opportunities for continuing education credits and CLE. Educational sessions will focus on various topics including ethics and patient advocacy, whistleblowers, avoiding fraud, telemedicine, background checks and more. Registration is available to the public with discounted pricing available until March 23, 2020.

About Delaware Law School: Widener University is a metropolitan university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, applied leadership, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience. Delaware Law School is the First State's only law school, providing a Juris doctor, legal graduate and paralegal degree programs with an emphasis on developing legal professionals who reflect the Delaware Way and its traditions of civility, integrity and mutual respect. The school offers signature programs in corporate and business law, environmental law, family health law and policy, trial advocacy, and dignity rights.

About First Healthcare Compliance: Founded in 2012 by a nurse attorney, the First Healthcare Compliance software solution creates confidence among compliance professionals through education, resources, and support in the areas of HIPAA, OSHA, human resources compliance, and fraud waste and abuse laws. Serving clients across the United States, the company's evolving platform provides real-time insight for board reporting and across multiple locations. For more information please visit https://1sthcc.com/



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MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

Study.com, a leading online education platform, today announced a Working Scholars partnership with CA Libraries to help California's public library employees and graduates of library-based high school degree programs obtain a bachelor's degree for little- to no-cost. With support from a Library Services and Technology Act grant, the program will be available to California public library employees statewide, as well as to library patrons who graduated from the Career Online High School program at three pilot libraries.

Career Online High School is a program that enables community members to obtain a GED while gathering the skills needed to enter the workforce. The Working Scholars project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

This two-part Working Scholars program is initially kicking off for the state's public library employees and COHS graduates from some of California's biggest cities including San Jose, San Diego and Sacramento. California's public libraries encompass more than 1,100 public library locations, with more than 145 million annual visits from residents across the state. The massive network of libraries is operated by 17,000 staff and 1,600 volunteers who help libraries serve their communities with free resources, services, and programs. With the sheer amount of reach, the Working Scholars program gives library staff the opportunity to lead youth by example as staff members pursue their bachelor's degree.

"The Working Scholars program offers new routes for empowerment and personal success," said Greg Lucas, California State Librarian. "It opens an opportunity where traditional paths might be closed."

Working Scholars was launched by Study.com at the end of 2016 to help adult workers improve their skills, enhance career mobility, and earn a college degree. To help meet the needs of adult students, Study.com developed a completely online and mobile-first curriculum, containing over 225 college credit courses that are accepted at over 2,000 colleges throughout the United States.

"The work done by the California State Library greatly impacts the state of California with the incredible information and services they provide to the community. With a college degree, these groups of students can create career mobility for themselves and have a potential to earn 50 percent more lifetime earnings from this program," said Chris Mancini, Chief Growth Officer at Study.com. "We love this partnership with California libraries because we're removing all primary barriers these students had from obtaining their degree and we're now empowering them to reach it. Libraries played an important role in my childhood – visiting them weekly with my mom and brother. So I'm also personally thrilled with this program."

The first official cohort launch for San Jose patrons who are Career Online High School graduates begins today with others launching in the next three months. For more information about Study.com's Working Scholars program, visit: https://study.com/pages/working-scholars-overview.html.

To learn more about the California State Library and our public libraries, visit: https://www.library.ca.gov/.

About Study.com
Study.com is an online education platform that helps learners of all ages excel academically and close skills gaps. From test prep and homework help to earn low-cost college credit and developing workplace skills, Study.com's online courses, short animated video lessons and study tools have made learning simple for over 30 million students, teachers and working professionals. Study.com was founded in 2002 and is a privately-held company located in Mountain View, Calif. Learn more at http://www.study.com or download the mobile app from the iOS app store or Google Play.

   

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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

The Education Technology (Ed-Tech) industry is one with great promise of solutions for teachers and students but also one that faces great challenges. Historically, ed-tech offerings have not provided personalized learning experiences for students, nor have they offered measurable outcomes to monitor success. Those issues have been addressed with the development of Winward Academy, an ed-tech solution created by a University of California, San Diego instructor, Dr. Jennifer Winward.

Winward, founder and CEO of Winward Academy, shares, "ed-tech solutions should be the application of technology to education, not vice versa. The best online education is student-centric - it recreates an in-person learning experience by honoring over 40 years of education and cognitive psychology research that identifies techniques to promote effective learning."

Using technology that incorporates effective learning techniques into a self-paced, personalized, on-demand platform marries the best of education with the best of technology. Innovations provided by Winward Academy's learning platform that honor this education research include the following:

Mistake Bank – missed questions are automatically saved in students' personal Mistake Banks, making it easy for them to review prior mistakes and promoting a growth mindset.

Give Yourself a Hint – students paraphrase what they learn into problem-solving hints that can be turned into customized study guides.

Supportive Feedback – students receive specific, clear feedback on every answer and access step-by-step explanations for every question.

Before-and-After Assessments – with data on pre-lesson and post-lesson accuracy, students receive immediate feedback, track their progress, and maximize their learning.

Winward shared her thoughts on effective ways to deliver transformational strategies that result in documented success for students in the country's charter schools, private and public high schools. "Technology is a tool for teaching but should never be the teacher. Students need to feel connected to what they're learning, why it's important, and who is teaching them."

Most notable is the impact of the platform on underserved students Winward Academy reaches through its philanthropic mission. According to the 2017 ACT annual report, only 9% of underserved high school students are "college ready" as measured by attainment of benchmark scores. After using Winward Academy, underserved students are 3.5x more likely to be college ready in English, 4.0x more likely in Math, 3.6x more likely in Reading, and 4.0x more likely in Science.

Barbara Ybarra, CEO of Barrio Logan College Institute, which supports high school students who will be the first in their families to attend college, states, "I'm thrilled to see a CEO committed to serving all students, making resources typically limited to those who can afford private tutors available to all youth."

Technology offered in the Winward Academy platform ensures reliability and consistency of lessons with a resource that's always accessible and accurate. Winward Academy harnesses technology to not only improve test scores but also promote passion for life-long learning and encourage long-term retention of foundational skills and habits that also contribute to collegiate and career success.

About Winward Academy

Test success, college success, and life success – they all begin at Winward Academy, a research-based, student-centered learning platform for the ACT, SAT, math class, and college applications. Winward Academy applies a scientific approach to customize learning for each student, enabling growth for students of all levels and learning styles. Winward Academy is a team of passionate adolescent learning researchers committed to thoughtfully developing curriculum that improves learning, retention, and test performance – building confidence for life. Winward Academy curriculum is used by students at home, by teachers in the classroom, and by charities in after-school and summer programs. For more information on Winward Academy, see winwardacademy.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.




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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

This is Coach Grant Neary's second year at the helm for the McDaniel College Green Terror. He spent the previous six seasons as an assistant coach at NCAA Division I school, New Jersey Institute of Technology. Coach Neary works to make sure campers leave camp better prepared as players to achieve their seasonal goal. Coach Neary and his staff have created a camp environment where athletes can learn, grow, and improve their game.

This five-day Nike Baseball Camp at McDaniel College will be held Monday, July 6th through Friday, July 10th, running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Campers of all levels, ages 8-17, will have the opportunity to improve their hitting, fielding, throwing skills and in-game situations. Camper get to train daily on Preston Field, home of the NCAA Division III Green Terror's. Every facet of the game is covered with an emphasis on fundamentals to help players become valuable team members. At each location, campers are broken into groups with other players of similar age, abilities and goals.

Amanda B. one of the parents from last summer stated, "Lance was able to try out a new position that he was unsure of his skills in and really thrived there. He realized his own strengths and was able to apply them daily. He became more confident playing with other boys his age and at his skill level. He really enjoyed the coaching, they were knowledgeable and encouraging. Lance was able to look up to them because they were confident in their abilities and they were great examples to the boys."

Nike Baseball Camps provide focused, intensive training that is essential to improvement for all skill levels. Every facet of the game is covered with an emphasis on fundamentals to help players become valuable team members. At each location, campers are broken into groups with other players of similar age, abilities and goals. Each camp director does their best to advance players to the next level, keeping in consideration each camper's experience and desire to improve.

Registration for 2020 is now open for campers ages 8-17. Players, coaches, and parents interested in Nike Baseball Camps can visit http://www.ussportscamps.com/baseball or call 1-800-645-3226 for more information.

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. Over 91,000 kids attended a US Sports Camp program in 2018. 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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GRANTS PASS, ORE. (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

Date aired: January 20th, 2020

Guest: Dame Dr. Effie Chow, Ph.D., International Qigong Grand Master, founder of Global Healing Alliance, Bay Area

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/121202/dare-to-dream-and-live-it

American Qigong Grand Master Dame Dr. Effie Chow, Ph.D, born on September 28th, the same day as Confucious, travels the world teaching the gentle martial art of Qigong and proper breathing techniques, breathing that is centered on the diaphragm, and the source importance of water. "Breathing properly and drinking enough water are the first things I always teach," says Chow. To illustrate her point, Chow begins her visit with talk radio host Sharon Kleyne by leading Kleyne and listeners on a brief, highly effective breathing meditation exercise.

Kleyne, about to enter her thirteenth year as host of the nationally syndicated weekly talk radio program, The Sharon Kleyne Hour Water Life Science/Nature's Pharma, The Power of Water & Your Health sponsored by Nature's Tears EyeMist on VoiceAmerica produced by Rose Hong, founder/director of Global Dragon TV in Washington, D.C., teaches that "we on this planet forget that everything starts with water.

In an informative, interesting Introduction, Kleyne teaches listeners "to observe the mirror in the water. See the first drop, the formation of the streams, ponds, rivers, creeks, lakes, oceans and aquifers. See evaporation. That evaporation comes from the water. Evaporation is you. Water is you."

Kleyne goes on teach that the evaporation is like a lightning rod or socket in a wall. "An electrical charge is so subtle that people can forget it," says Kleyne. "Yet, without the water there is no life. There is no Time. There is no Eternity without water. Breathe in the water, and you have to drink it. Use your common sense. Drink!"

Chow, a World War II Chinese refugee who spent years as a research nurse at Stanford University and works with governments and individuals around the world, has been involved with studies of DNA in cancer, liver research and morbid obesity. She is a self-professed lifelong dreamer who also encourages dreamers to strive toward their visions. "I agree with everything you say in your beautiful Introduction," says Chow to Kleyne. Chow agrees that it is a challenge to find good drinking water. Chow directs her clients to drink ten 8-ounce glasses of water a day, Larger people should drink 12-ounce glasses. "Drinking water daily hydrates the organs, including the skin," teaches Chow.

Chow's system seeks to balance the client's Qi, or energy, so she coaches spiritual, mind and body exercises. "We are the heavens," declares Chow. "We are God. We are the universe. We are connected to everyone and everything." Chow believes that we must always discover "the research protocol to study live energy rather than dead tissue".

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If you would like to listen to the program featuring international healer, founder of the Global Healing Alliance and Grand Qigong Master Dame Dr. Effie Chow, Ph.D. and Water Life Science and Health Olympics inventor and educator Sharon Kleyne on which they talk about the global water crisis, the importance of drinking enough pure water for health, Qigong and healing Qi of water, you may follow this link: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/121202/dare-to-dream-and-live-it



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CHICAGO (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

Elevate K-12, a leading provider of live streaming instruction to K-12 districts and schools, today announced the launch of it's machine learning driven live quizzes, QZ that are delivered during their General Education group live stream classes. The QZ's technology captures and analyzes data in real time and gives instructors insights on where students need additional support.

"The launch of QZ is another leap in our aim to create a comprehensive, connected, live instruction platform," said Shailendra Vyas, Elevate K-12 CTO. "Our proprietary algorithm generates instant quizzes using our comprehensive question bank and is delivered in real time to the kids using WebRTC technology."

Elevate K-12 has built a proprietary live streaming instruction technology with a focus to deliver instruction to a large group of students in a dynamic, real time and structured way. The company is adding several new features like integrated course play, live polls, virtual lab integrations and more into it's virtual classroom platform. With the launch of QZ, Elevate K-12 ventures into integrating their high quality live instruction with tech driven decision making and adaptive content.

"At Elevate K-12, we are an instruction-tech company. Our decisions on allocations (human and financial) are focused first on investing in areas that give us enhanced student and teacher learning experiences in real time. We want to continue to focus on investing in technology to make real time live instruction to both small and large groups of students magical and exciting. That focus is in the DNA of our company," said Elevate K-12 CEO, Shaily Baranwal. "We are very excited about the launch of QZ to continue to give our amazing network of instructors more power and tools to personalize and customize instruction in real time!"

The QZ will allow instructors to administer quick formative assessments and gain real time data on knowledge acquisition during their class. This allows for better differentiation and the ability to adjust their pacing and instruction to best fit the needs of their students. All of this together allows students to be better prepared for tests and assessments and allows teachers better visibility into class performance.

"We are so excited to provide our instructors the flexibility to give formative assessments at any time during their classes," said Kim Kross, Elevate K-12 COO. "This feature not only helps our teachers to have better insights into their classes, but also creates a sense of ownership amongst the students to be on top of their learning."

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 in K-12 schools.
For more information, visit http://www.elevatek12.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.



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APPLETON, WIS. (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

The National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) is excited to announce the launch of its blog, a new way for tax professionals and taxpayers to find important tax-related information.

The blog will cover a variety of topics, including industry updates, how-tos and frequently asked questions. In the interest of tax professionals, NATP will use this new online communication to share association news, including membership benefits and upcoming courses. The blog will also be an outlet to provide general tax education, like how to be proactive about cybersecurity and how to prepare for the upcoming tax season.

"Our blog is another means for us to provide important tax information to the professionals we serve. Not only do we address topics tax pros want to know more about, but we also include some articles that appeal to taxpayers, too," said NATP Executive Director Scott Artman. "Whether it be providing up-to-date news and events or quick tips, our blog is a great option for receiving timely tax information."

The NATP blog is regularly updated with new content, including the weekly "You make the call" quiz posts that is a long-time favorite feature of the association's TAXPRO Weekly email newsletter included with membership. Visit blog.natptax.com to browse all the articles.

To learn more about NATP, visit http://www.natptax.com.

NATP is the largest association dedicated to equipping tax professionals with the resources, connections and education they need to provide the highest level of service to their clients. NATP is comprised of more than 22,000 leading tax professionals who believe in a superior standard of ethics and exemplify professional excellence. Members rely on NATP to deliver professional connections, content expertise and advocacy that provides them with the support they need to best serve their clients. The organization welcomes all tax professionals in their quest to continually meet the needs of the public, no matter where they are in their careers. The NATP headquarters is located in Appleton, WI. To learn more, visit http://www.natptax.com.



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PORTLAND, MAINE (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

HR Studio Group, LLC located in Portland Maine, has launched a new service offering for HR professionals called HR 1:1. The new mentoring service provides one-to-one mentoring or coaching for an employee responsible for an organization's HR function and provides answers to questions, guidance, HR templates, best practices and compliance assistance.

After a soft launch this fall, HR Studio Group has piloted HR 1:1 with new and existing clients, seeing overall client satisfaction and organizational impact.

"HR Studio Group has become a trusted and valuable resource to me, in an HR role, but also, to our entire management team," said Barbara, a HR Coordinator for a prominent Maine contractor and client of HR Studio Group. "Deb is a true teacher and mentor, never judgmental or condescending. One of the biggest benefits we have gained from working with Deb is a confidence in dealing with difficult situations You can not put a price tag on knowing that you are handling a situation in the best way possible-legally and even morally. I often say that I am not sure if Deb is a Jedi or an angel. We count Deb as a part of our team and are very grateful to have a partnership with her."

Deb Whitworth, owner and CEO of HR Studio Group, LLC has 30 years of human resources management and leadership experience. She has helped a variety of organizations build and maintain compliant cultures of excellence was appointed by the Governor of Maine as Commissioner with the Maine Human Rights Commission in 2011 to complete an unexpired term and reappointed to fulfill five year terms in 2012 and 2017. Her deep expertise in the HR Industry has allowed her to provide thought leadership, counseling and coaching to individuals who are presented with complex HR problems without having to hire an employee with such a deep resume.

"Most businesses or organizations of a certain size don't need to staff an HR executive full time, but that doesn't mean they aren't presented with HR challenges that require somebody with my expertise and background," said Whitworth. "The beauty of HR 1:1 is it allows organizations to tap into my HR experience when presented with every day HR problems or needs."

Achieving the highest level of Human Resources certification through the two premier certification providers, Whitworth is dual certified as an SPHR and SHRM-SCP. She is the go-to subject matter expert for dozens of organizations in northern New England.

The structure of the HR 1:1 service offering allows resources to have access to Deb to ask HR questions, leverage templates, that leave organization and resource feeling confident in their HR decisions. To learn more about HR 1:1 on the website at https://www.hrstudiogroup.com/services.



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GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park's annual Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming exhibition will bring more than 7,000 tropical butterflies to West Michigan beginning March 1. Butterflies Are Blooming is the spring's most anticipated exhibition and the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibition in the nation.

This year's exhibition highlights Nathaniel Ward and the invention of the Wardian Case. In 1827, Ward accidentally invented terrariums while studying caterpillars and moths by placing them in jars. He noticed that plants were flourishing in these sealed jars and discovered that plants and insects better survived the harsh conditions in London, a city known for heavy pollution at the time, if they were enclosed in sealed containers. This discovery led to horticulturists being able to transport items around the globe and these early "fern cases" paved the way for modern terrariums, greenhouses and conservatories.

Approximately 60 colorful species of butterflies and moths journey from butterfly-rich regions of Costa Rica, Ecuador, the Philippines and Kenya to fly freely in the five-story tall, 15,000 square-foot Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory. At 85 degrees and 70 percent humidity, this balmy environment mimics the tropical regions that the butterflies call home. A rich carpet of ferns punctuated by bright fuchsia and mango colored blooms and lime green foliage creates an irresistible buffet in both sunlight and shade for nectaring butterflies. Plants that are flowering during the exhibition include pentas, orange plume flower, blue porterweed, jatropha, as well as Queen's Wreath and Bleeding Heart Vines.

Species of butterflies expected to arrive include the blue common morpho, whose iridescence impresses in flight, as well as brushfoot varieties such as the Clearwing, Lacewing and Zebra Mosaic. Likewise, the longwings captivate with distinctive wing patterns as seen on the Small Blue Grecian, Doris, Postman and Tiger butterflies. Gliders like the Emperor, Ruby-Spotted and Orchard Swallowtails will also add to the diverse assortment.

More than 1,000 pupae arrive at Meijer Gardens weekly from around the world. Guests can watch as delicate chrysalides and cocoons are placed in the Observation Station, where these unique and fascinating creatures then transform and spread their wings for the first time.

The Caterpillar Room, located within the Grace Jarecki Seasonal Display Greenhouse, features monarch caterpillars. Here guests will have the opportunity to learn more about how plants, butterflies and moths live in and under glass. Caterpillars hungrily feed on milkweed host plants mixed in with the flowering spring plantings and ferns that encompass the perimeter of the Seasonal Display Greenhouse. A docent will be present to help guide guests and enhance the experience. A new Wardian case will be located in the adjacent Earl and Donnalee Holton Victorian Garden Parlor.

This much-loved exhibition attracts 185,000 visitors from all over the world each year.

Exhibition Activities

"Who Am I?" A Butterfly Ballet

Saturday, February 29, 10 am and 12:30 pm
Sunday, March 1, 12 pm and 2:30 pm
Fee: $5 members/$8 non-members; Free for ages 2 years and younger. Regular fees apply for general admission to Meijer Gardens.
Choreographed by Attila Mosolygo, performed by members of the Grand Rapids Ballet Junior Company and narrated by Errol Shewman.
Developed in collaboration with Grand Rapids Ballet, this unique performance highlights characteristics of butterflies through dance. Don't miss this thoroughly delightful butterfly ballet. Told through the eyes of a newly emerged butterfly, the story will captivate young and old alike. With colorful costumes, spectacular music and exquisite choreography, this enchanting performance will provide a unique and memorable experience. Participate in interactive dance activities before the performance and take advantage of photo-ops on stage with the dancers afterward. Register online at MeijerGardens.org or call 616-975-3184. Who Am I? A Butterfly Ballet is generously sponsored in part by Karl & Patti Betz and Jesse & Gia Budrick.
An American Sign Language interpreter will be provided for the 10 am performance on February 29. Reservations for this service are required. To reserve your space, call 616-975-3184 or 616-975-3147, or email classes@meijergardens.org by February 24.

Scout Event – Butterflies and Ballet

Saturday, February 29
This special event provides a unique and memorable way to experience and learn about butterflies. Troops will attend a performance of Who Am I? A Butterfly Ballet, presented by the Grand Rapids Ballet Junior Company which includes colorful costumes, spectacular music, and exquisite choreography. Scouts will also create a special butterfly-related art project and visit the butterflies in the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory. An optional fun patch will be available for purchase in the gift shop. Visit MeijerGardens.org/calendar/scout-day-butterflies for more information or to register.

Outdoor Children's Activities

Sunday, March 1-Thursday, April 30, daylight hours only
Lena Meijer Children's Garden
Included with admission
Once you have observed caterpillars in the Seasonal Display Greenhouse and butterflies in the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory, come out to the Children's Garden for engaging outdoor educational events. Fly like a butterfly, wrap up like a chrysalis, curl up like a caterpillar, or crawl out of an egg using life cycle costumes and your imagination. Perform your own butterfly-themed puppet show or read about moths and butterflies in the Log Cabin. Search for butterfly and moth life cycle stages in a special Treehouse Village hunt. Ring the bell after successfully navigating through the Butterfly Maze. Become a butterfly in the Monarch's Migration game. Enjoy a springtime puppet show or story-time; days and times vary. There is something for all ages! Activities vary daily; check the Information Center for activities and times.

Tuesday Night Lights

Included with admission
Bring your flashlight on Tuesday nights until 9 pm to search for butterflies and see the nightlife in the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory.

The exhibition is made possible by the DTE Energy Foundation, Howard Miller Company, Foremost Graphics Group, the Meijer Foundation, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation, Botanic and Sculpture Societies of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Media sponsors are Star 105.7 FM and Blue Lake Public Radio.

High-resolution images available for download here.

Extended Spring Break Hours:
Enjoy extended hours during Spring Break. Monday – Friday, April 6-10, 9 am – 9 pm.

Volunteers:
Wanted. Needed. Appreciated. Various jobs and shifts. Contact Valerie Maciejewski at vmaciejewski@meijergardens.org or 616-974-5221.

Membership:
Members of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park enjoy unique members-only events and exhibition openings, valuable discounts, and reciprocal benefits to more than 300 other gardens nationwide. Meijer Gardens is open early the first full weekend of each month on Saturdays from 8 am – 9 am and Sundays from 9 am – 11 am exclusively for members.

About Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
One of the world's most significant botanic and sculpture experiences, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park served 670,000 visitors in 2019 and was recently listed in the top 30 most visited museums in the United States by The Art Newspaper, the leading publication in global art news. The 158-acre main campus features Michigan's largest tropical conservatory; one of the largest interactive children's gardens in the country; arid and Victorian gardens with bronze sculptures by Edgar Degas and Auguste Rodin; a carnivorous plant house; outdoor gardens; and a 1900-seat outdoor amphitheater, featuring an eclectic mix of world-renowned musicians every summer. The internationally acclaimed Sculpture Park features a permanent collection including works by Claes Oldenburg & Coosje van Bruggen, Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Richard Serra, Louise Bourgeois, Ai Weiwei and Jaume Plensa, among others. Indoor galleries host changing sculpture exhibitions with exhibitions by Ai Weiwei, Pablo Picasso, Edgar Degas, Mark di Suvero, Jonathan Borofsky, Alexander Calder, Jim Dine and others. In June 2015, the eight–acre Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park opened. Created by renowned designer Hoichi Kurisu, the garden features sculpture by Anish Kapoor, Jenny Holzer, David Nash, George Rickey, Masayuki Koorida, Zhang Huan and Guiseppe Penone.

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BOSTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

WordStream Inc., a leading provider of online marketing software and services, today announces the launch of Growth Academy, a new, free-to-use training solution for marketing professionals, small business owners, agencies—anyone interested in learning more about how to succeed in the ever-changing online advertising industry. With this free, interactive learning resource, WordStream furthers its mission of helping to make online advertising easy and accessible for everyone.

WordStream has educated millions of marketers with its thought leadership, including its award-winning blog as well as live educational events exclusively available to WordStream customers. Now, Growth Academy offers open access to a range of online marketing courses taught by WordStream's own industry experts. The platform's engaging, on-demand training modules cover everything that marketers, small business owners, and agencies need to learn to succeed, whether their goals are to learn the basics, get more leads, sell more products online, master cross-platform advertising, or learn how to grow a digital marketing agency.

Growth Academy's features include:

On-demand video courses led by WordStream's industry experts, in addition to transcripts of each lesson.

A mobile-friendly platform that allows busy professionals to learn whenever and wherever they can.

Quizzes, points, and badges for completed courses for online advertising certification, endorsed by WordStream.

"The WordStream blog and PPC University have already helped millions of marketers and advertisers around the world," said WordStream's Director of Content and SEO Elisa Gabbert. "Growth Academy is a natural evolution of our thought leadership and offers a powerful new way for people to learn the skills they need to reach the right audience and grow their business."

To enroll in Growth Academy and get started today, visit http://www.wordstream.com/growth-academy.

About WordStream

WordStream is on a mission to make online advertising easy. The WordStream Advisor platform helps businesses of all sizes maximize the results of their online advertising by giving advertisers powerful tools to easily build, manage and optimize campaigns across ad networks like Google Ads, Bing, Instagram, Facebook—and more!




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PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

The Barnes Group Advisors (TBGA) is offering their industry leading Additive Manufacturing (AM) Certificate for the first time in an open enrollment format. Learners will gain a solid understanding of all critical aspects of AM and how to implement and generate value using AM in their own organization. Past learners have realized a 40:1 return on investment in identified company savings using AM.

The TBGA Activate AM Training is geared to professionals who want to upskill their AM knowledge and earn an AM Certificate. TBGA instructors are AM engineers who bring the real world production experience of developing processes and qualifying AM hardware for flight and other demanding industries to an interactive, applied learning setting.

To earn the TBGA Activate AM Certificate, learners apply their new knowledge in a team-based exercise to develop a business case for AM adoption for a real-world application. The training is constructed of the following:

Discover AM – Gain a working knowledge of AM

AM Technology & Materials – Understand the 7 ASTM AM technologies and key material and manufacturing applications

Design for AM – Apply Design for AM in multiple technologies and understand design for manufacturing

AM Business Case Economics – Evaluate process economics and cost drivers of AM to build a business case to support implementation

The training is unique as it provides learners with tangible next steps for AM adoption, as evidenced by a current TBGA AM Certificate earner's feedback, "After the course, I presented a business case to my leadership on how Additive Tooling can save us time and money while adding complexity to our tools... Your course was a pivotal moment in my career...now I get to use this powerful technology to open up many eyes of (previously) non-believers of AM!"

TBGA Founder and Managing Director, John Barnes, shared his motivation for the open enrollment offering, "Our AM Training has successfully reached big groups of learners at large manufacturers and identified more than $3M worth of AM savings. Now we want to also reach the small to medium size business that needs to upskill 1 to 5 people."

Presenting sponsor Neighborhood 91, the world's first end-to-end AM production campus, is offering a scholarship for this unique training; the deserving recipient will be announced in the next few weeks. Additional sponsors include Tooling U-SME and Carnegie Mellon University's Next Manufacturing Center. The workshop will be held at the brand-new Mill 91 facility in Pittsburgh.

For more information and registration details on the TBGA Activate AM Certificate visit https://www.thebarnes.group/workshop-1

About The Barnes Group Advisors:
The Barnes Group Advisors is the largest independent additive manufacturing engineering consultancy. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, TBGA has impact on five continents and throughout the United States. TBGA helps companies work through their AM adoption via strategy, design, leadership, training, metallurgy, economics, and communications. The team is comprised of seasoned specialists with well over 130 years combined experience in additive manufacturing. For further information, please visit http://www.thebarnes.group.




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OSWEGO, ILL. (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

Internet marketing firm Weblinx, Inc. has announced the launch of the all-new library website for the newly remodeled Dolton Public Library District in Dolton, Illinois.

The new website features information about the library's upcoming events, frequently asked questions, youth and adult services, library resources, online site search, and a catalog search function that makes browsing and locating the library's catalog offerings an easy task.

The custom designed website features more than 40 pages of site content, and applies mobile-first design and development techniques that begin with the smallest viewing screen as the most vital and challenging for presenting content and establishing the user interface. From there, the design can adjust to larger formats and screens. The approach is considered optimal for creating responsive and adaptive websites.

"Weblinx was a wonderful choice to assist us with our website. The staff is extremely reliable, professional and their customer service skills are beyond reproach" said library's Allyson D. Withers, Library Director. "There was no request from us delayed or refused from them."

The latest launch expands the Weblinx portfolio of more than 25 library district websites in the state of Illinois, including for the Indian Trails (Wheeling, IL), Orland Park, Matteson, and Plano libraries.

"The Dolton Public Library District website is an example of two teams working together to create a branded, cohesive, and user-friendly product" said Weblinx CEO Andy Clements. "We believe the Dolton community will connect with the new site and it will greatly assist the library district in attaining their online marketing goals."

Weblinx, Inc. provides distinctive designs for compelling brand and internet identities. Through Weblinx, clients connect with their target customers in a singular voice refined by award-winning creativity and digital-marketing consultation. Weblinx operates more than 1,000 websites and digital-marketing programs for business, non-profit and government initiatives. The company is also a pillar of community support throughout Chicagoland. For more information, please call (630) 551-0334 or visit https://www.weblinxinc.com.




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CHICAGO (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

Investment management firm SBB Research Group is the presenting sponsor of the Greater Chicago K-12 Chess Championship for the sixth year.

Hundreds of K-12 students will compete for the title of City Champion at the City of Chicago's official chess championship on February 1, 2020. SBB Research Group is proud to be the presenting sponsor in partnership with the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation, the Kasparov Chess Foundation, and the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Academic Chess Program. SBB Research Group began supporting chess tournaments in 2013 at the suggestion of Sandeep Navalgund, the firm's principal engineer, who says he personally benefited from playing chess in school and wants other students to have similar opportunities to develop analytical skills.

The tournament, held in the McCormick Place West Building, is open to all students up to grade 12. Players will participate in the following categories: Primary (K-3), Elementary (K-6), Junior High (K-9) High School (K-12) sections.

The format will consist of championship sections of four Swiss-system rounds at 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:30 PM, and reserve and novice sections of five Swiss-system rounds at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and 5:00 PM, with awards presented at 6:30 PM. There will be Primary Championship, Reserve, and Novice sections for participants in grades K-3; Elementary Championship, Reserve, and Novice sections for participants in categories K-6; Junior High Championship, Reserve, and Novice sections for participants in classes K-9; and High School Championship and Reserve sections for participants in grades K-12.

All players are required to be US Chess Federation (USCF) members. SBB Research Group's sponsorship enables all participating CPS students to receive one-year USCF memberships as well as free tournament entries. Online registration is encouraged, and on-site entry will receive a zero-point bye for the first round.

For more information, please visit http://greaterchicago.rknights.org/.

SBB Research Group participates in many philanthropic endeavors, both locally and globally. In addition to sponsoring the annual Greater Chicago K-12 Chess Championship, SBB Research Group is a proud partner of the World Wildlife Fund in the Northern Great Plains, Surge for Water in Uganda, and many others. If your charitable organization is interested in collaborating with SBB Research Group, please visit https://sbbrg.com/contact/.

About SBB Research Group: Founded in 2010, SBB Research Group is an innovative Chicago-area investment management firm. Founder and CEO Dr. Sam Barnett is an applied mathematician and neuroscientist specializing in quantitative predictions of complex systems, and COO and CCO Matt Aven provides expertise in economics and computer science. They lead an interdisciplinary team of researchers continually striving to optimize the protection and growth of investor capital. The company specializes in creating bespoke funds seeking both stability and long-term results through a systematic investment approach.



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WILMINGTON, DEL. (PRWEB) JANUARY 28, 2020

Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA, a principal with Rachel V. Rose Attorney at Law, P.L.L.C. in Houston, Texas will serve as the Distinguished Speaker at the 3rd Annual Healthcare Compliance Symposium co-hosted by Delaware Law School and First Healthcare Compliance.

Ms. Rose has a unique background, having worked in many different facets of healthcare, securities and international law and business throughout her career. Her practice focuses on a variety of cybersecurity, health care, and securities law issues related to industry compliance and transactional work, as well as representing plaintiffs in Dodd-Frank/False Claims Act whistleblower claims, which remain under seal.

Ms. Rose holds an MBA with minors in healthcare and entrepreneurship from Vanderbilt University, and a law degree from Stetson University College of Law, where she graduated with various honors, including the National Scribes Award and The William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award. Ms. Rose is licensed in Texas and is an Affiliated Member with the Baylor College of Medicine's Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, where she teaches bioethics.

Currently, she is on the Executive Committee of the Federal Bar Association's Qui Tam Section and the Chair of the Government Relations Committee, the co-editor of the American Health Lawyers Association's Enterprise Risk Management Handbook for Healthcare Entities (2nd Edition), as well as a co-author of the book The ABCs of ACOs and What Are International HIPAA Considerations? She has been named consecutively to the Texas Bar College, the National Women Trial Lawyers Association's Top 25, the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and Houstonia Magazine's Top Lawyers for healthcare. In 2019, Ms. Rose was selected as First Healthcare Compliance Presenter of the Year for the popular webinar HIPAA and Health Apps.

Biometrics, whether in relation to healthcare or employment law, are becoming more of an issue. The intersection between laws such as HIPAA and BIPA and biometrics cannot be ignored because the risk of non-compliance can be costly. This presentation explores the potential legal exposure that companies have and ways to mitigate risk through compliance.

The Healthcare Compliance Symposium is a joint effort of Delaware Law School and First Healthcare Compliance to provide resources for professionals serving in the growing field of healthcare compliance. The full-day event will be held on April 23rd, 2020 at Widener University Delaware Law School- Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom and will include continental breakfast, lunch, and multiple opportunities for continuing education credits and CLE. Educational sessions will focus on various topics including ethics and patient advocacy, whistleblowers, avoiding fraud, telemedicine, background checks and more. Registration is available to the public with discounted pricing available until March 23, 2020.

About Delaware Law School: Widener University is a metropolitan university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, applied leadership, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience. Delaware Law School is the First State's only law school, providing a Juris doctor, legal graduate and paralegal degree programs with an emphasis on developing legal professionals who reflect the Delaware Way and its traditions of civility, integrity and mutual respect. The school offers signature programs in corporate and business law, environmental law, family health law and policy, trial advocacy, and dignity rights.

About First Healthcare Compliance: Founded in 2012 by a nurse attorney, the First Healthcare Compliance software solution creates confidence among compliance professionals through education, resources, and support in the areas of HIPAA, OSHA, human resources compliance, and fraud waste and abuse laws. Serving clients across the United States, the company's evolving platform provides real-time insight for board reporting and across multiple locations. For more information please visit https://1sthcc.com/



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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

Dr. Jennifer Winward, founder and CEO of Winward Academy, was named to the San Diego Business Journal's list of "Top 40 Business Leaders Under 40" for 2019. According to the San Diego Business Journal, the distinction is intended to "introduce the young leaders, change makers and innovators who are making waves, creating impact and leaving a positive mark on the San Diego community." Winward's impact is in education.

Winward recognizes that the opportunity gap in our country only gets wider when students from underserved communities lack access to the same resources as their peers from higher earning households. Committed to education equity, she developed an online learning platform, Winward Academy, which is the first to honor over 40 years of research about learning theory, tying in her Ph.D. work studying adolescent brain development and learning.

To ensure all students have access to quality teaching, Winward actively nurtures partnerships between Winward Academy and charities, foundations, and organizations that support teens living in poverty or foster care; overcoming abuse, trauma, and homelessness; moving frequently with parents in the military; battling cancer or acute illnesses; and struggling with learning disabilities.

In San Diego, Winward Academy supports the YMCA by providing college readiness workshops, in-class and after-school academic support, and weekend review sessions for first generation, low-income college bound high school students in East County and the South Bay. Winward trained staff at Barrio Logan College Institute to become college and career coaches who mentor students in Barrio Logan and San Ysidro through a partnership with South Bay Community Services. Winward also supports teens being treated for cancer at Rady Children's Hospital; teens in City Heights attending Reality Changers and Price Philanthropies for after school support; and squash players from Preuss School who attend Access Youth Academy for after school help.

Winward recognizes that academic success begins with safety and security. She secured a partnership with Dr. Reid Meloy - internationally recognized forensic psychologist, consultant, and author – whose School Safety, Threat Assessment, and Threat Management curriculum is now offered through Winward Academy to districts, school resource officers, counselors, psychologists, and teachers.

"I am honored for this recognition by the San Diego Business Journal," shared Winward. "I hope to continue to expand our partnerships to maximize our impact in San Diego and support students to gain the content knowledge, skills, and confidence they need for college and beyond."

About Winward Academy

Test success, college success, and life success – they all begin at Winward Academy, a research-based, student-centered learning platform for the ACT, SAT, math class, and college applications. Winward Academy applies a scientific approach to customize learning for each student, enabling growth for students of all levels and learning styles. Winward Academy is a team of passionate adolescent learning researchers committed to thoughtfully developing curriculum that improves learning, retention, and test performance – building confidence for life. Winward Academy curriculum is used by students at home, by teachers in the classroom, and by charities in after-school and summer programs. For more information on Winward Academy, see winwardacademy.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.



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MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

Study.com, a leading online education platform, today announced a Working Scholars partnership with CA Libraries to help California's public library employees and graduates of library-based high school degree programs obtain a bachelor's degree for little- to no-cost. With support from a Library Services and Technology Act grant, the program will be available to California public library employees statewide, as well as to library patrons who graduated from the Career Online High School program at three pilot libraries.

Career Online High School is a program that enables community members to obtain a GED while gathering the skills needed to enter the workforce. The Working Scholars project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

This two-part Working Scholars program is initially kicking off for the state's public library employees and COHS graduates from some of California's biggest cities including San Jose, San Diego and Sacramento. California's public libraries encompass more than 1,100 public library locations, with more than 145 million annual visits from residents across the state. The massive network of libraries is operated by 17,000 staff and 1,600 volunteers who help libraries serve their communities with free resources, services, and programs. With the sheer amount of reach, the Working Scholars program gives library staff the opportunity to lead youth by example as staff members pursue their bachelor's degree.

"The Working Scholars program offers new routes for empowerment and personal success," said Greg Lucas, California State Librarian. "It opens an opportunity where traditional paths might be closed."

Working Scholars was launched by Study.com at the end of 2016 to help adult workers improve their skills, enhance career mobility, and earn a college degree. To help meet the needs of adult students, Study.com developed a completely online and mobile-first curriculum, containing over 225 college credit courses that are accepted at over 2,000 colleges throughout the United States.

"The work done by the California State Library greatly impacts the state of California with the incredible information and services they provide to the community. With a college degree, these groups of students can create career mobility for themselves and have a potential to earn 50 percent more lifetime earnings from this program," said Chris Mancini, Chief Growth Officer at Study.com. "We love this partnership with California libraries because we're removing all primary barriers these students had from obtaining their degree and we're now empowering them to reach it. Libraries played an important role in my childhood – visiting them weekly with my mom and brother. So I'm also personally thrilled with this program."

The first official cohort launch for San Jose patrons who are Career Online High School graduates begins today with others launching in the next three months. For more information about Study.com's Working Scholars program, visit: https://study.com/pages/working-scholars-overview.html.

To learn more about the California State Library and our public libraries, visit: https://www.library.ca.gov/.

About Study.com
Study.com is an online education platform that helps learners of all ages excel academically and close skills gaps. From test prep and homework help to earn low-cost college credit and developing workplace skills, Study.com's online courses, short animated video lessons and study tools have made learning simple for over 30 million students, teachers and working professionals. Study.com was founded in 2002 and is a privately-held company located in Mountain View, Calif. Learn more at http://www.study.com or download the mobile app from the iOS app store or Google Play.

Media Contact:
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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

The Education Technology (Ed-Tech) industry is one with great promise of solutions for teachers and students but also one that faces great challenges. Historically, ed-tech offerings have not provided personalized learning experiences for students, nor have they offered measurable outcomes to monitor success. Those issues have been addressed with the development of Winward Academy, an ed-tech solution created by a University of California, San Diego instructor, Dr. Jennifer Winward.

Winward, founder and CEO of Winward Academy, shares, "ed-tech solutions should be the application of technology to education, not vice versa. The best online education is student-centric - it recreates an in-person learning experience by honoring over 40 years of education and cognitive psychology research that identifies techniques to promote effective learning."

Using technology that incorporates effective learning techniques into a self-paced, personalized, on-demand platform marries the best of education with the best of technology. Innovations provided by Winward Academy's learning platform that honor this education research include the following:

Mistake Bank – missed questions are automatically saved in students' personal Mistake Banks, making it easy for them to review prior mistakes and promoting a growth mindset.

Give Yourself a Hint – students paraphrase what they learn into problem-solving hints that can be turned into customized study guides.

Supportive Feedback – students receive specific, clear feedback on every answer and access step-by-step explanations for every question.

Before-and-After Assessments – with data on pre-lesson and post-lesson accuracy, students receive immediate feedback, track their progress, and maximize their learning.

Winward shared her thoughts on effective ways to deliver transformational strategies that result in documented success for students in the country's charter schools, private and public high schools. "Technology is a tool for teaching but should never be the teacher. Students need to feel connected to what they're learning, why it's important, and who is teaching them."

Most notable is the impact of the platform on underserved students Winward Academy reaches through its philanthropic mission. According to the 2017 ACT annual report, only 9% of underserved high school students are "college ready" as measured by attainment of benchmark scores. After using Winward Academy, underserved students are 3.5x more likely to be college ready in English, 4.0x more likely in Math, 3.6x more likely in Reading, and 4.0x more likely in Science.

Barbara Ybarra, CEO of Barrio Logan College Institute, which supports high school students who will be the first in their families to attend college, states, "I'm thrilled to see a CEO committed to serving all students, making resources typically limited to those who can afford private tutors available to all youth."

Technology offered in the Winward Academy platform ensures reliability and consistency of lessons with a resource that's always accessible and accurate. Winward Academy harnesses technology to not only improve test scores but also promote passion for life-long learning and encourage long-term retention of foundational skills and habits that also contribute to collegiate and career success.

About Winward Academy

Test success, college success, and life success – they all begin at Winward Academy, a research-based, student-centered learning platform for the ACT, SAT, math class, and college applications. Winward Academy applies a scientific approach to customize learning for each student, enabling growth for students of all levels and learning styles. Winward Academy is a team of passionate adolescent learning researchers committed to thoughtfully developing curriculum that improves learning, retention, and test performance – building confidence for life. Winward Academy curriculum is used by students at home, by teachers in the classroom, and by charities in after-school and summer programs. For more information on Winward Academy, see winwardacademy.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.




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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

This is Coach Grant Neary's second year at the helm for the McDaniel College Green Terror. He spent the previous six seasons as an assistant coach at NCAA Division I school, New Jersey Institute of Technology. Coach Neary works to make sure campers leave camp better prepared as players to achieve their seasonal goal. Coach Neary and his staff have created a camp environment where athletes can learn, grow, and improve their game.

This five-day Nike Baseball Camp at McDaniel College will be held Monday, July 6th through Friday, July 10th, running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Campers of all levels, ages 8-17, will have the opportunity to improve their hitting, fielding, throwing skills and in-game situations. Camper get to train daily on Preston Field, home of the NCAA Division III Green Terror's. Every facet of the game is covered with an emphasis on fundamentals to help players become valuable team members. At each location, campers are broken into groups with other players of similar age, abilities and goals.

Amanda B. one of the parents from last summer stated, "Lance was able to try out a new position that he was unsure of his skills in and really thrived there. He realized his own strengths and was able to apply them daily. He became more confident playing with other boys his age and at his skill level. He really enjoyed the coaching, they were knowledgeable and encouraging. Lance was able to look up to them because they were confident in their abilities and they were great examples to the boys."

Nike Baseball Camps provide focused, intensive training that is essential to improvement for all skill levels. Every facet of the game is covered with an emphasis on fundamentals to help players become valuable team members. At each location, campers are broken into groups with other players of similar age, abilities and goals. Each camp director does their best to advance players to the next level, keeping in consideration each camper's experience and desire to improve.

Registration for 2020 is now open for campers ages 8-17. Players, coaches, and parents interested in Nike Baseball Camps can visit http://www.ussportscamps.com/baseball or call 1-800-645-3226 for more information.

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. Over 91,000 kids attended a US Sports Camp program in 2018. 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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GRANTS PASS, ORE. (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

Date aired: January 20th, 2020

Guest: Dame Dr. Effie Chow, Ph.D., International Qigong Grand Master, founder of Global Healing Alliance, Bay Area

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/121202/dare-to-dream-and-live-it

American Qigong Grand Master Dame Dr. Effie Chow, Ph.D, born on September 28th, the same day as Confucious, travels the world teaching the gentle martial art of Qigong and proper breathing techniques, breathing that is centered on the diaphragm, and the source importance of water. "Breathing properly and drinking enough water are the first things I always teach," says Chow. To illustrate her point, Chow begins her visit with talk radio host Sharon Kleyne by leading Kleyne and listeners on a brief, highly effective breathing meditation exercise.

Kleyne, about to enter her thirteenth year as host of the nationally syndicated weekly talk radio program, The Sharon Kleyne Hour Water Life Science/Nature's Pharma, The Power of Water & Your Health sponsored by Nature's Tears EyeMist on VoiceAmerica produced by Rose Hong, founder/director of Global Dragon TV in Washington, D.C., teaches that "we on this planet forget that everything starts with water.

In an informative, interesting Introduction, Kleyne teaches listeners "to observe the mirror in the water. See the first drop, the formation of the streams, ponds, rivers, creeks, lakes, oceans and aquifers. See evaporation. That evaporation comes from the water. Evaporation is you. Water is you."

Kleyne goes on teach that the evaporation is like a lightning rod or socket in a wall. "An electrical charge is so subtle that people can forget it," says Kleyne. "Yet, without the water there is no life. There is no Time. There is no Eternity without water. Breathe in the water, and you have to drink it. Use your common sense. Drink!"

Chow, a World War II Chinese refugee who spent years as a research nurse at Stanford University and works with governments and individuals around the world, has been involved with studies of DNA in cancer, liver research and morbid obesity. She is a self-professed lifelong dreamer who also encourages dreamers to strive toward their visions. "I agree with everything you say in your beautiful Introduction," says Chow to Kleyne. Chow agrees that it is a challenge to find good drinking water. Chow directs her clients to drink ten 8-ounce glasses of water a day, Larger people should drink 12-ounce glasses. "Drinking water daily hydrates the organs, including the skin," teaches Chow.

Chow's system seeks to balance the client's Qi, or energy, so she coaches spiritual, mind and body exercises. "We are the heavens," declares Chow. "We are God. We are the universe. We are connected to everyone and everything." Chow believes that we must always discover "the research protocol to study live energy rather than dead tissue".

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If you would like to listen to the program featuring international healer, founder of the Global Healing Alliance and Grand Qigong Master Dame Dr. Effie Chow, Ph.D. and Water Life Science and Health Olympics inventor and educator Sharon Kleyne on which they talk about the global water crisis, the importance of drinking enough pure water for health, Qigong and healing Qi of water, you may follow this link: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/121202/dare-to-dream-and-live-it



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