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National Vision Appoints Susan O’Farrell to Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE), the nation’s second largest optical retailer providing quality, affordable eye care and eyewear, announced today the appointment of Susan O’Farrell to its Board of Directors and as a member of its Audit Committee.

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  • National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE), the nation’s second largest optical retailer providing quality, affordable eye care and eyewear, announced today the appointment of Susan O’Farrell to its Board of Directors and as a member of its Audit Committee.
  • “Susan is an exemplary addition to our board, and we are thrilled to welcome her,” said Randy Peeler, Chairman of National Vision’s Board of Directors.
  • Previously, she was the Board Chair for CHRIS 180, a not-for-profit behavioral health organization, as well as the Board Chair for The Atlanta's Children's Shelter.
  • “Susan brings a wealth of both retail and multi-industry knowledge to National Vision,” said Reade Fahs, CEO at National Vision.

$10 million Artificial Intelligence Mathematical Olympiad Prize appoints advisory committee members

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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LONDON, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- XTX Markets' newly created Artificial Intelligence Mathematical Olympiad Prize ('AIMO Prize') is a $10mn challenge fund designed to spur the creation of a publicly shared AI model capable of winning a gold medal in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

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  • Fields Medallists Timothy Gowers and Terence Tao appointed to the Advisory Committee for the Artificial Intelligence Mathematical Olympiad Prize, alongside Po-Shen Loh, Dan Roberts and Geoff Smith.
  • The AIMO Advisory Committee will support the development of the AIMO Prize, including advising on appropriate protocols and technical aspects, and designing the various competitions and prizes.
  • It will be important to experiment with multiple approaches to this goal, and to benchmark the performance of each of them.
  • Eoghan Flanagan, Director of the AIMO Prize, commented:
    "We are delighted to welcome such esteemed members of the mathematical community to the advisory committee of the AIMO Prize.

Symplicity® Celebrates a Year of Growth with 170 New University Partners Globally

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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For many, that has meant upgrading technology and working with Symplicity CSM™ and CareerHub® Central™ to better support student career readiness initiatives.

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  • For many, that has meant upgrading technology and working with Symplicity CSM™ and CareerHub® Central™ to better support student career readiness initiatives.
  • In 2023, Symplicity welcomed many leading university career centers, including Carnegie Mellon University, Calbright College, Anne Arundel Community College, Morehouse College of Medicine, University of Louisville, University of Washington College of Education, University of Manchester, United Arab Emirates University and Universidad Del Valle De Guatemala, just to name a few.
  • Institutions such as University of Manchester, Cambridge University, American College of Greece, Queensland University of Technology, Leeds Trinity University (UK), Lancaster University, Grand Canyon University, South Texas College and Clayton State University have adopted Symplicity to ensure that their students feel cared for, safe and confident.
  • In 2023, Symplicity welcomed many new university clients, including Morehouse College, University of Michigan, Swarthmore College, Howard University, City Colleges of New York and University of Manchester.

Roots Automation Announces Appointment of Anand Rao as an Independent Director on Its Board

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roots Automation – creator of the AI-powered Digital Coworker and the Roots Autonomous Workforce Platform – announces the appointment of Anand Rao, PhD MBA as Non-Executive Board Member.

Key Points: 
  • Rao brings more than 35 years' experience in AI research and consulting to evolve Roots Automation's industry-leading AI For Insurance.
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roots Automation – creator of the AI-powered Digital Coworker and the Roots Autonomous Workforce Platform – announces the appointment of Anand Rao, PhD MBA as Non-Executive Board Member.
  • Through his leadership, Rao will play a key role in unlocking these technologies to deliver outstanding value for Roots' business and customers.
  • John Cottongim, Roots Automation Co-Founder and CTO, added:
    "We are extremely excited to have Anand join our board as an independent director.

Opentrons® Unveils New Protocol Library and Generative AI Tools to Accelerate Lab Automation and Scale Scientific Research

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Opentrons Labworks, Inc ., a leader in lab automation and makers of accessible lab robotics, today announced the launch of its new protocol library, offering plug-and-play protocols for all Opentrons robots, including the Opentrons Flex™.

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  • Opentrons Labworks, Inc ., a leader in lab automation and makers of accessible lab robotics, today announced the launch of its new protocol library, offering plug-and-play protocols for all Opentrons robots, including the Opentrons Flex™.
  • Opentrons is building a first-of-its-kind ecosystem for simplifying and scaling lab automation, which comprises the protocol library along with generative AI tools for protocol development, coupled with stringent wet- and dry-lab verification processes.
  • The aim is to create the largest open-access set of robust liquid-handling automation protocols to streamline research across genomics, proteomics, cell biology, and synthetic biology.
  • “With hundreds of protocols already developed by our community of users and internal scientific team, the easily accessible protocol library and our latest innovation in generative-AI protocol development tools both mark a major milestone for scientists.

Atkore Implements Finance Team Rotation to Support Company’s Growth and Development

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Mr. Deitzer and Mr. Kline are transferring roles within Atkore, and each will continue to report directly to David Johnson, Atkore’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer.

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  • Mr. Deitzer and Mr. Kline are transferring roles within Atkore, and each will continue to report directly to David Johnson, Atkore’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer.
  • “With our focus on people as part of the Atkore Business System, we are always looking for opportunities to cultivate and grow internal talent.
  • Matt Kline joined Atkore in 2014 as Corporate Controller where he played a critical role in the Company’s initial public offering.
  • Recognizing his nearly decade of experience and commitment to the Company serving in both finance and general management roles, Mr. Kline was recently honored with the prestigious Atkore Presidential Leadership Award.

AI-Driven Real Time Voice Analyzer COVID Screening App Hits Major Milestone of 100,000 Installs in Just Seven Weeks

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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CABOT, Ark., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RTVA, Inc. and Hematico, LLC, developers of Real Time Voice Analyzer (RTVA) - the first mobile health app to non-invasively screen for COVID and other respiratory health anomalies, announced today the app hit 100,000 installs in just seven weeks. The app is powered by patent-pending AI technology developed by Carnegie Mellon University professor Rita Singh, PhD, an expert in the field of voice analysis research and respiratory illness detection. Dr. Singh has more than 25 years of experience and research in voice analysis. The University of Cambridge and Massachusetts Institute of Technology have complied similar studies. The AI-driven RTVA app is revolutionizing COVID screening and experiencing a surge in popularity with users.

Key Points: 
  • CABOT, Ark., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RTVA, Inc. and Hematico, LLC, developers of Real Time Voice Analyzer (RTVA) - the first mobile health app to non-invasively screen for COVID and other respiratory health anomalies, announced today the app hit 100,000 installs in just seven weeks.
  • Dr. Singh has more than 25 years of experience and research in voice analysis.
  • The AI-driven RTVA app is revolutionizing COVID screening and experiencing a surge in popularity with users.
  • RTVA delivers a fast, accurate, and non-invasive COVID or respiratory illness screening without uncomfortable nasal swabs or painful tests.

PittMoss Announces Appointment of Micki Seibel to Advisory Board

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PittMoss, manufacturer of revolutionary peat-free products made in America from organic, recycled paper and cardboard, today announces the appointment of Micki Seibel to the company's advisory board. 

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  • PITTSBURGH, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PittMoss , manufacturer of revolutionary peat-free products made in America from organic, recycled paper and cardboard, today announces the appointment of Micki Seibel to the company's advisory board.
  • "On behalf of all of us at PittMoss, including our broad investor community, we are excited about Ms. Seibel joining our team," said Scott.
  • Previously, Seibel served as a member of the board of directors at Boost Biomes, a biotechnology company, which leverages microbiome data to create novel solutions for agriculture.
  • In 2021, Seibel – a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University – was named Digital Transformation Leader of the Year by Women in Tech Network.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation announces election of two new directors

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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FINDLAY, Ohio, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC) today announced that Eileen P. Drake and Kimberly N. Ellison-Taylor have been elected to the company's board of directors, effective March 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • FINDLAY, Ohio, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC) today announced that Eileen P. Drake and Kimberly N. Ellison-Taylor have been elected to the company's board of directors, effective March 1, 2024.
  • Ellison-Taylor is a former global leader at Oracle Corporation, where she held roles directing strategy and thought leadership for the company's financial services practice; health, human & labor vertical; and its cloud business.
  • "We look forward to their perspectives and strategic insights as we continue creating long-term sustainable value in an ever-evolving business environment."
  • The elections of Drake and Ellison-Taylor will increase the MPC board to 13 directors.

Pivotree Appoints Cliff Isaacson to Chief Product Officer

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Pivotree Inc. (TSXV: PVT) (“Pivotree''), a leading provider of frictionless commerce solutions and services, today announced the appointment of Cliff Isaacson as Chief Product Officer.

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  • Pivotree Inc. (TSXV: PVT) (“Pivotree''), a leading provider of frictionless commerce solutions and services, today announced the appointment of Cliff Isaacson as Chief Product Officer.
  • As Chief Product Officer, Cliff Isaacson will be responsible for building winning product strategies focused on the evolution of existing products and supporting the development of new products.
  • He will lead product teams and manage the overall solution introduction and product strategy for Pivotree.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Cliff Isaacson to Pivotree," said Bill Di Nardo, CEO of Pivotree.