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Clarkson University Names Christopher Robinson Provost

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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POTSDAM, NY, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clarkson University has announced longtime professor and Associate Provost Christopher Robinson has been named the University’s next Provost.

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  • POTSDAM, NY, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clarkson University has announced longtime professor and Associate Provost Christopher Robinson has been named the University’s next Provost.
  • “We are thrilled to have Chris Robinson take on the permanent role of Provost here at Clarkson,” said Clarkson University President Marc P. Christensen, Ph.D., P.E.
  • “Clarkson has been my home for 25 years, and I look forward to continuing to serve this university community as provost,” Robinson said.
  • Prior to joining Clarkson, Robinson held faculty positions at Siena College, the State University of New York at Albany, the College of St. Rose, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

NewHydrogen CEO Steve Hill Discusses Green Hydrogen Potential with Sustainability and Clean Energy Expert

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewHydrogen, Inc. (OTCMKTS:NEWH), the developer of a breakthrough technology that uses clean energy and water to produce the world’s cheapest green hydrogen, today announced that in a recent podcast the Company’s CEO Steve Hill spoke with Dr. Pradeep Haldar, director of sustainable business practices at the Patel College of Global Sustainability, University of South Florida.

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  • During the conversation, Dr. Haldar discussed the need for incentives to encourage industries to adopt greener hydrogen production methods and the potential role of the federal government in the adoption of hydrogen.
  • On the use of hydrogen in the renewable energy sector.
  • Dr. Pradeep said, “Hydrogen is already used in various sectors and could potentially replace fossil energy in the future.
  • Watch the full discussion on the NewHydrogen Podcast featuring Dr. Pradeep Haldar at https://newhydrogen.com/single-video.php?id=YpCaGT-V1FA
    For more information about NewHydrogen, please visit https://newhydrogen.com/ .

Intellectual Property Trial Lawyer Alfonso Chan Joins King & Spalding in Austin

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that leading intellectual property lawyer Alfonso Chan has joined the firm as a partner in its Trial and Global Disputes Practice Group.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that leading intellectual property lawyer Alfonso Chan has joined the firm as a partner in its Trial and Global Disputes Practice Group.
  • Chan is a trial lawyer who focuses on litigating and licensing complex intellectual property cases on behalf of universities, research institutes and technology companies, with a primary focus on matters involving semiconductors and other electronic technologies, biomaterials and medical devices.
  • "Alfonso is an enterprising lawyer who has built an impressive practice, and we are excited to bring his energy and drive to our IP and trial teams."
  • Chan joins King & Spalding from McKool Smith.

COP28 Event Hosted by KHNP Highlights Nuclear Energy's Crucial Role in a Carbon-Free Future

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Saturday, December 2, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), the state-run energy company of Korea, hosted an event titled, 'The Role of Nuclear Energy in Accelerating a Carbon-Free Future,' today at the KHNP Pavilion during the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), the state-run energy company of Korea, hosted an event titled, 'The Role of Nuclear Energy in Accelerating a Carbon-Free Future,' today at the KHNP Pavilion during the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).
  • This event showcased Korea's innovative net-zero nuclear solutions and explored the crucial role of nuclear energy in expediting the energy transition to reach a carbon-free future with renowned specialists from the sector.
  • The presentation was followed by a panel discussion titled, "The Role of Nuclear Energy in Accelerating a Carbon-Free Future," where nuclear energy experts and industry leaders acknowledged nuclear power as a clean and critical solution for decarbonization.
  • In addition, on Dec 1, KHNP signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia's Perusahaan Listrik Negara Nusantara Power at COP28.

COP28 Event Hosted by KHNP Highlights Nuclear Energy's Crucial Role in a Carbon-Free Future

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Saturday, December 2, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), the state-run energy company of Korea, hosted an event titled, 'The Role of Nuclear Energy in Accelerating a Carbon-Free Future,' today at the KHNP Pavilion during the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), the state-run energy company of Korea, hosted an event titled, 'The Role of Nuclear Energy in Accelerating a Carbon-Free Future,' today at the KHNP Pavilion during the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).
  • This event showcased Korea's innovative net-zero nuclear solutions and explored the crucial role of nuclear energy in expediting the energy transition to reach a carbon-free future with renowned specialists from the sector.
  • Taking the stage next, KHNP CEO Jooho Whang introduced Korea's innovative small modular reactors (i-SMR) technology and SMR Smart Net-Zero City (SSNC) model.
  • The presentation was followed by a panel discussion titled, "The Role of Nuclear Energy in Accelerating a Carbon-Free Future," where nuclear energy experts and industry leaders acknowledged nuclear power as a clean and critical solution for decarbonization.

The National Cyber League Announces Official Fall 2023 Cyber Power Rankings for High Schools and Colleges

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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CHEVY CHASE, Md., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Cyber League concluded the Fall 2023 NCL Competition with participation from 8,583 students and 802 high schools, colleges, and universities from all over the United States, representing all 50 states.

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  • The National Cyber League concluded the Fall 2023 NCL Competition with participation from all over the United States, representing all 50 states.
  • Each season the NCL publishes its Cyber Power Rankings of the top 100 schools within the competition.
  • CHEVY CHASE, Md., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Cyber League concluded the Fall 2023 NCL Competition with participation from 8,583 students and 802 high schools, colleges, and universities from all over the United States, representing all 50 states.
  • The Cyber Power Rankings is a published list of the top 100 schools within the NCL, representing the hard work and skills of collegiate and high school students.

Dr. Mina Mahmoudi joins National Bank of Coxsackie’s Board of Directors

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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The National Bank of Coxsackie announced today that Mina Mahmoudi, Ph.D. has joined their Board of Directors.

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  • The National Bank of Coxsackie announced today that Mina Mahmoudi, Ph.D. has joined their Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231106252211/en/
    Pictured here: Dr. Mina Mahmoudi, Board of Directors, National Bank of Coxsackie (Photo: Business Wire)
    Dr. Mahmoudi is a faculty member of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute since the Fall of 2019 with her research focusing on applied macroeconomics as well as behavioral and experimental economics.
  • "I am thrilled to join the esteemed board of directors at National Bank of Coxsackie.” Dr. Mahmoudi shared.
  • National Bank of Coxsackie is committed to providing customers with the same products and services as larger banks, while delivering them with a personal touch.

PayPal Names Archie Deskus as Chief Technology Officer

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced the promotion of Archie Deskus to Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of PayPal, effective immediately.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced the promotion of Archie Deskus to Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of PayPal, effective immediately.
  • In addition to enabling PayPal's technology strategy, priorities, and data-driven operating model, Archie will lead the planning, management, delivery, and transformation of PayPal's technology stacks, systems support and infrastructure.
  • Deskus has served as PayPal's Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer (CIO) since March 2022.
  • "For more than two decades, Sri climbed through the ranks of eBay and PayPal, working his way from a software engineer to Chief Technology Officer.

Fundamentals of The Texas ERCOT Electric Power Market: Register Now for the 2 Day Industry Seminar (Houston, United States - December 7-8, 2023)

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Saturday, October 28, 2023
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DUBLIN, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Fundamentals of The Texas ERCOT Electric Power Market" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Fundamentals of The Texas ERCOT Electric Power Market" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Gain an understanding of the dynamic Texas wholesale and retail competitive markets, and learn how these markets interface with ERCOT ISO energy auctions and ISO operations.
  • Understand, enhance and apply knowledge of the ERCOT' nodal market operations for Energy, Ancillary Services, Market Settlements, Capacity, Retail and Renewables.
  • The key wholesale and retail stakeholders and market participants are, and how their activities shape ERCOT's operations.

Clarkson University Researchers Awarded NYSP2I Grant to Develop Sustainable Food Packaging and Present at “KEEP IT FRESH!” Symposium

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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The program enables student-driven research projects to propose, develop, and design solutions to real world environmental challenges.

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  • The program enables student-driven research projects to propose, develop, and design solutions to real world environmental challenges.
  • The Clarkson team was one of the four teams invited to participate in the program along with teams from Cornell University, SUNY Binghamton and RIT.
  • Andreescu and her team are developing a new type of 3D printed packaging fabricated entirely from green and sustainable sources.
  • The new packaging has built-in multifunctional properties that are meant to monitor and maintain the quality and increase the shelf-life of food, thereby reducing food loss and food waste.