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Ansa Biotechnologies Expands Leadership Team with Appointment of Jeremiah Hanes, Ph.D. as Senior Vice President of R&D

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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Ansa Biotechnologies , today announced the appointment of Jeremiah Hanes, Ph.D., as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Research & Development (R&D).

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  • Ansa Biotechnologies , today announced the appointment of Jeremiah Hanes, Ph.D., as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Research & Development (R&D).
  • He joins Ansas Senior Executive Team and will be responsible for the advancement of all research and development activities.
  • Dr. Hanes joins Ansa from PacBio, a leading developer of highly accurate and comprehensive DNA sequencing technologies, where he was most recently Vice President of Reagents R&D.
  • Ansa Biotechnologies is building a fast and reliable DNA synthesis service to accelerate synthetic biology research.

Media Invited to Learn About NASA Tools, Resources for Agriculture

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host a media teleconference at 1:30 p.m. CDT Thursday, Aug. 25, to discuss the agency's tools, resources, and science research available to the agriculture community.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host a media teleconference at 1:30 p.m. CDT Thursday, Aug. 25, to discuss the agency's tools, resources, and science research available to the agriculture community.
  • For more than 50 years, NASA satellites have provided open-source and publicly available data on Earth's land, water, temperature, weather, and climate.
  • By engaging with an agricultural community adapting to changes in weather and water cycles, NASA can learn about emerging needs and demands to shape future missions.
  • More information about NASA's work in agriculture is available at:
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Greeneye Precision Spraying System Reduces Non-Residual Herbicide Use by 87% While Delivering Same Efficacy As Broadcast Spraying, UNL Trial Finds

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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The results reveal the Greeneye system reduced herbicide use in post-emergence applications by 87% representing a cost saving to farmers of more than 60% while achieving the same, or similar, levels of efficacy compared to broadcast spraying.

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  • The results reveal the Greeneye system reduced herbicide use in post-emergence applications by 87% representing a cost saving to farmers of more than 60% while achieving the same, or similar, levels of efficacy compared to broadcast spraying.
  • To provide a truly viable solution for farmers, precision spraying technology must also be able to achieve weed control efficacy on a par with broadcast spraying.
  • The UNL trial proves that the Greeneye system deliversthe ultimate combination of savings and efficacy for farmers."
  • Greeneye is the first company to commercially launch a precision spraying system in the US that is suitable for both pre- and post-emergence spraying.

Greeneye Precision Spraying System Reduces Non-Residual Herbicide Use by 87% While Delivering Same Efficacy As Broadcast Spraying, UNL Trial Finds

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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The results reveal the Greeneye system reduced herbicide use in post-emergence applications by 87% representing a cost saving to farmers of more than 60% while achieving the same, or similar, levels of efficacy compared to broadcast spraying.

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  • The results reveal the Greeneye system reduced herbicide use in post-emergence applications by 87% representing a cost saving to farmers of more than 60% while achieving the same, or similar, levels of efficacy compared to broadcast spraying.
  • To provide a truly viable solution for farmers, precision spraying technology must also be able to achieve weed control efficacy on a par with broadcast spraying.
  • The UNL trial proves that the Greeneye system deliversthe ultimate combination of savings and efficacy for farmers."
  • Greeneye is the first company to commercially launch a precision spraying system in the US that is suitable for both pre- and post-emergence spraying.

Virtual Incision’s Miniaturized Robotic-Assisted Surgery Device Will Launch into Space in 2024

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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Virtual Incision Corporation , a medical device company pioneering the worlds first miniaturized robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) platform, today announced that its MIRA Platform will test its skills in space on a 2024 technology demonstration mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

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  • Virtual Incision Corporation , a medical device company pioneering the worlds first miniaturized robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) platform, today announced that its MIRA Platform will test its skills in space on a 2024 technology demonstration mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
  • Working with NASA aboard the space station will test how MIRA can make surgery accessible in even the most faraway places.
  • Prior to Virtual Incision, Farritor studied at the Kennedy Space Center, Goddard Space Flight Center, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
  • Virtual Incisions MIRA is the worlds first miniaturized robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) platform.

Arable Raises $40 Million to Accelerate Sustainable Agriculture

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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Arable , the leader in field intelligence for agriculture, today announced it has raised $40 million in series C financing.

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  • Arable , the leader in field intelligence for agriculture, today announced it has raised $40 million in series C financing.
  • We look forward to supporting and working with Arable as they continue to unlock productivity and sustainability in agriculture.
  • To learn more about how Arable is advancing sustainable agriculture, visit Arable.com .
  • Arable helps the most innovative companies in agriculture to optimize decisions and understand crop outcomes through better data.

Mann elected President, Ameritas Investment Company, LLC and Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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LINCOLN, Neb., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective June 26, Brandon Mann was elected president and director of Ameritas Investment Company, LLC (AIC) and Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC (AAS) Ryan Beasley, Ameritas executive vice president - individual division, announced.

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective June 26, Brandon Mann was elected president and director of Ameritas Investment Company, LLC (AIC) and Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC (AAS) Ryan Beasley, Ameritas executive vice president - individual division, announced.
  • Brandon Mann was elected president and director of Ameritas Investment Company, LLC and Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC
    Mann joined Ameritas in 2017 as a relationship manager in AIC.
  • He quickly moved into a key leadership role for the organization, eventually being promoted to divisional vice president for Ameritas.
  • Securities offered through affiliate Ameritas Investment Company LLC, member FINRA/SIPC and investment advisory services offered through Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC.

Armored Things Wins Best Education Solution at 2022 AI Breakthrough Awards

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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BOSTON, June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armored Things , an AI-powered occupancy and space analytics platform provider, has been named Best AI-Based Solution for Education at the 2022 AI Breakthrough Awards.

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  • BOSTON, June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armored Things , an AI-powered occupancy and space analytics platform provider, has been named Best AI-Based Solution for Education at the 2022 AI Breakthrough Awards.
  • The Armored Things platform was selected based on its combination of innovation, performance, ease of use, functionality, value and impact.
  • Armored Things AI-powered software helps higher education and corporate facilities professionals understand the physical spaces they manage in entirely new ways.
  • Now in its fifth year, the AI Breakthrough Awards honor excellence across a range of AI- and machine learning-related categories, including AI Platforms, Deep Learning, Business Intelligence, and industry-specific applications.

“We Care for Kids” Campaign Launches in Nebraska

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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Nebraska, June 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A statewide partnership of public and private organizations today announced the launch of We Care for Kids, a public outreach campaign to build support for quality early childhood education for all Nebraska families.

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  • Nebraska, June 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A statewide partnership of public and private organizations today announced the launch of We Care for Kids, a public outreach campaign to build support for quality early childhood education for all Nebraska families.
  • The more we care about bringing quality early childhood education to all families, the more we ensure that Nebraska thrives.
  • Access to quality early childhood education for all Nebraska children is at the heart of We Care for Kids.
  • We Care for Kids launches at a time of great strain for early childhood programs and, in particular, the professionals who care for and teach young children.

Gen II Fund Services Expands Management Team

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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Gen II Fund Services, LLC (Gen II), a leading independent private capital fund administrator, today announced the appointment of Steven Millner as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Gen II Fund Services, LLC (Gen II), a leading independent private capital fund administrator, today announced the appointment of Steven Millner as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Prior to joining Gen II, Mr. Luongo founded MJ Management Solutions, a business management consulting firm.
  • With Michael and Matts deep expertise in financial services and operations, were confident that they will make an immediate impact at Gen II, further enhancing our efficiency and strengthening the world-class service that is the hallmark of Gen II, said Mr. Millner.
  • Gen II is a leading fund administration provider focused entirely on serving private capital asset managers and investors.