Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Sodexo Launches Massive Expansion of DefaultVeg Pilot, Making Plant-Based Meal Service a Norm at Campus Eateries Across USA

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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DefaultVeg expansion to almost 400 campuses serving 1 million students coincides with a newly published study showing that consistently offering plant-based meals as the default option is highly effective at encouraging students to choose them, cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

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  • The study conducted randomized controlled trials during the DefaultVeg pilot at three universities-Tulane University, Lehigh University, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - with all-you-care-to-eat Sodexo dining halls.
  • These dining halls alternated between plant-based and meat-based dishes as the default option at one hot entree station.
  • Better Food Foundation supports students, staff and leaders at universities and other institutions to shift how food is served.
  • An organization incubated by Better Food Foundation, Greener by Default, provides consulting to providers seeking to implement plant-based nudges.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Shares Industry Update on Recombinant Spider Silk from Waste Plastics

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
RPI, Dragon silk, ANN, A-DNA, Microorganism, Recycling, Pseudomonas, Microplastics, Polyethylene, Silk, Research, News, Bacteria, Food, Molecular biology, KBLB, Plastic, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, OTCQB

ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) ("Kraig Labs" or "the Company"), comments on an exciting advancement in spider silk engineering from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ("RPI").

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) ("Kraig Labs" or "the Company"), comments on an exciting advancement in spider silk engineering from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ("RPI").
  • Researchers at RPI published a paper in Microbial Cell Factories outlining a new and novel method of creating spider silk protein from waste plastics.
  • Kraig Labs' recombinant spider silk production model utilizes traditional silk production systems involving planting mulberry trees to harvest and feed the leaves to silkworms.
  • The Company's specialized silkworms have been scientifically enhanced through molecular biology to create recombinant spider silk cocoons that are reeled to produce spider silk yarns and fabrics.

The Agency Launches Office in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its new office in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The new locale, which will be known as The Agency Steamboat Springs, joins the brokerage's growing network of offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe. The office is the brokerage's fifth in the state of Colorado, and will be led by accomplished industry veteran Chris Paoli, who will serve as Managing Partner. The Agency also has offices in Denver, Aspen, Telluride, and Boulder.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its new office in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
  • "We are thrilled to be opening our fifth office in Colorado in the coveted ski town of Steamboat Springs," said Mauricio Umansky, CEO and Founder of The Agency.
  • "We are thrilled to be opening our fifth office in Colorado in the coveted ski town of Steamboat Springs," said Mauricio Umansky , CEO and Founder of The Agency.
  • The Agency Steamboat Springs will be located at 1724 Ski Time Square Drive, C-7, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and IBM unveil the world's first IBM Quantum System One on a university campus

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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TROY, N.Y., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) officially unveiled the world's first-ever IBM quantum computer on a university campus. Building on RPI's bicentennial celebration of 200 years of firsts, IBM Quantum System One will significantly enhance educational and research opportunities for the university, as well as with other academic institutions and organizations across the New York region that wish to partner with RPI. Faculty, researchers, students, and collaborators accessing the system will aim to advance quantum computing research, including the search for quantum algorithms that could lead to quantum advantage, while also actively building the next generation of the quantum workforce alongside IBM.

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  • Now online, the IBM quantum system will expand the longstanding RPI and IBM partnership to accelerate quantum computing research, workforce development, and education in New York
    TROY, N.Y., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and IBM (NYSE: IBM ) officially unveiled the world's first-ever IBM quantum computer on a university campus.
  • Located in the university's historic Voorhees Computing Center Chapel, the IBM Quantum System One, along with endowed faculty positions, is the focal point of the Curtis R. Priem Constellation.
  • The new IBM Quantum System One at RPI is powered by a 127-qubit IBM Quantum 'Eagle' processor, to offer RPI's network of researchers, students and partners dedicated access to a utility-scale quantum computer.
  • As the first university in the world to house an IBM Quantum System One on its campus, RPI has a unique opportunity to develop new quantum curriculum and educational programs aimed at upskilling the quantum workforce.

XORTX Highlights Achievements of 2023 and Preparation for Registration Clinical Trial

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Dr. Allen Davidoff, CEO of XORTX, stated, “2023 marked a year of substantial clinical, technological and regulatory progress, establishing the foundation for the Company’s 2024 goals.

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  • Dr. Allen Davidoff, CEO of XORTX, stated, “2023 marked a year of substantial clinical, technological and regulatory progress, establishing the foundation for the Company’s 2024 goals.
  • Each of these milestones permit the next step in the Company’s clinical development plan, being a “registration” clinical trial – XRX-OXY-201 in pursuit of accelerated approval and support of the Company’s lead program XRx-008 program for ADPKD.
  • Chemistry and Manufacturing, Clinical and Pre-Clinical Highlights – Produced drug substance for oxypurinol production and produced GMP drug substance; confirmed XORLO™ formulation, produced enhanced bioavailability and produced clinical supply of tablets for clinical trials.
  • August 29, 2023 – XORTX submitted an Orphan Drug Designation application to the EMA for the treatment of ADPKD.

FuelCell Energy Innovators to Highlight Advanced Clean Technologies at CERAWeek 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Both leaders are members of FuelCell Energy’s InsightFUEL bench of clean energy experts available for interviews with the media.

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  • Both leaders are members of FuelCell Energy’s InsightFUEL bench of clean energy experts available for interviews with the media.
  • Tony Leo joined FuelCell Energy in 1978 and has held key leadership roles in research, development, and commercialization of electrochemical systems during his tenure.
  • The Connecticut Power and Energy Society honored him with its 2023 Excellence in Energy Award.
  • Brent Voelker is Director of Solutions Engineering at FuelCell Energy, responsible for the development of site-level solutions on projects in renewable hydrogen production, long-term energy storage, electric power from renewable hydrogen, and carbon capture.

KBI Biopharma Strengthens Quality and Regulatory Affairs Expertise with Appointment of Chief Quality Officer

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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KBI Biopharma, Inc. (KBI), a JSR Life Sciences company and cGMP contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced the appointment of Peter Carbone as the new Chief Quality Officer, strengthening KBI’s expertise in Quality and Regulatory Affairs.

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  • KBI Biopharma, Inc. (KBI), a JSR Life Sciences company and cGMP contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced the appointment of Peter Carbone as the new Chief Quality Officer, strengthening KBI’s expertise in Quality and Regulatory Affairs.
  • Peter will lead KBI’s Quality and Regulatory Affairs team, spearheading compliance and regulatory initiatives for customers worldwide and positioning KBI to provide the services, expertise, and leadership to partner with health authorities on regulatory policy.
  • "We have made a commitment to establishing KBI Biopharma as a thought leader and catalyst for change in Regulatory Affairs within the biopharma sector,” said J.D.
  • "Peter's addition to our team bolsters our expertise in quality and regulatory compliance and facilitates our continued transformation in support of our current and future customers.

Five finalists named in Florida Polytechnic University Presidential Search

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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LAKELAND, Fla., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Polytechnic University Presidential Search Committee announced today the names of the five finalists that will be presented to the University's Board of Trustees for consideration.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Polytechnic University Presidential Search Committee announced today the names of the five finalists that will be presented to the University's Board of Trustees for consideration.
  • "Our search committee thoroughly reviewed, vetted, and interviewed a vast pool of exceptionally qualified candidates to identify and recommend these finalists," said Beth Kigel, vice-chair of the Florida Poly Board of Trustees and chair of the Presidential Search Committee.
  • The schedule of interviews and campus visits will be available in the coming days on the Presidential Search website.
  • "I appreciate the hard work and effort made by the Presidential Search Committee to see the process through to this point.

Nevada Exploration Corporate Update

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nevada Exploration Inc. (“NGE” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:NGE; OTCQB:NVDEF) announces the assays for drillhole SGVC014A at its South Grass Valley property, property acquisition negotiations, addition of directors, and a private placement financing.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nevada Exploration Inc. (“NGE” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:NGE; OTCQB:NVDEF) announces the assays for drillhole SGVC014A at its South Grass Valley property, property acquisition negotiations, addition of directors, and a private placement financing.
  • Sandra MacKay serves as the Global Vice President, Legal and Corporate Secretary, for Copperleaf Technologies Inc. She joined Copperleaf in 2022 and brings over 30 years of corporate-commercial legal experience to the company.
  • She has a wealth of legal experience in securities law, corporate governance, and intellectual property law matters as well as experience on a wide range of commercial transactions.
  • Mr. Hilditch is the President and owner of Rock Management Consulting Ltd., a private mining management services and consulting company.

Mobix Labs Establishes Technical Advisory Board

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Mobix Labs Inc .

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  • Mobix Labs Inc .
  • (Nasdaq: MOBX), a fabless semiconductor company developing disruptive next-generation connectivity technologies for 5G infrastructure, satellite communications and defense industries, today announced the creation of a technical advisory board that will play a key role in assessing existing and new technologies, corporate strategy and potential acquisitions.
  • “I came to Mobix Labs because I believe in the company’s disruptive value proposition, product road map and seasoned management team,” said Aralis.
  • “The creation of our technical advisory board marks another stepping stone for Mobix Labs that will advance our IP and patent portfolio globally,” said Fabian Battaglia, CEO of Mobix Labs.