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Calico Appoints Michael Lenardo, M.D., as Chief Scientific Officer

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calico Life Sciences LLC (Calico), a biotechnology organization focused on the biology of aging and age-related diseases, and founded by Alphabet and Arthur D. Levinson, Ph.D., today announced the appointment of Michael Lenardo, M.D., as its new Chief Scientific Officer.

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  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calico Life Sciences LLC (Calico), a biotechnology organization focused on the biology of aging and age-related diseases, and founded by Alphabet and Arthur D. Levinson, Ph.D., today announced the appointment of Michael Lenardo, M.D., as its new Chief Scientific Officer.
  • Dr. Lenardo is an accomplished molecular immunologist and geneticist whose medical research career spans four decades.
  • "Securing someone of Mike's caliber for the critical role of Chief Scientific Officer is a major achievement for Calico," said Dr. Levinson, CEO of Calico.
  • "The commitment to scientific excellence and integrity at Calico, coupled with the highly talented team, is truly impressive and reflected in the impactful progress they are making.

State-Based Marketplaces Celebrate Over 10 Years of Coverage with Launch of New Website

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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This new website brings together resources from the network and other organizations on state-based marketplaces, including enrollment data, reports, and an interactive map featuring details on state-based marketplaces across the country.

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  • This new website brings together resources from the network and other organizations on state-based marketplaces, including enrollment data, reports, and an interactive map featuring details on state-based marketplaces across the country.
  • "The enhanced federal subsidies are making a huge difference for Washington state," said Ingrid Ulrey, CEO of the Washington Health Benefit Exchange.
  • "More than 80 percent of all our customers are receiving subsidies, which have lowered out-of-pocket costs for Washingtonians and made health coverage more accessible.
  • The state marketplaces' innovations extend beyond enrollment to ensure enrollees' plans provide the best coverage possible.

Mitra Chem Adds Denise Gray to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitra Future Technologies, Inc. ("Mitra Chem"), a leading innovator in IRA-compliant production of lithium-ion battery materials, announced the addition of Denise Gray to its board of directors.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitra Future Technologies, Inc. ("Mitra Chem"), a leading innovator in IRA-compliant production of lithium-ion battery materials, announced the addition of Denise Gray to its board of directors.
  • "Denise is a visionary leader with a proven track record of developing and deploying state of the art battery technology," said Mitra Chem CEO and Co-Founder Vivas Kumar.
  • "I am thrilled to join Mitra Chem's board of directors and to support the exceptional team in fostering breakthrough battery technologies that further accelerate a clean energy future while reducing American reliance on a fragile global supply chain," Said Denise Gray.
  • Mitra Chem has raised nearly $80 million dollars, including from GM which led its Series B in 2023.

United States Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Market Report 2024: A $7.98 Billion Industry by 2029, Driven by Competency-Based Education, Specialized CLE, and Emerging Practice Areas

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Market - Industry Outlook & Forecast 2024-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Market - Industry Outlook & Forecast 2024-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The U.S. continuing legal education (CLE) market witnessed huge competition with several law organizations, educational and publishing companies, and industry-sponsor CLE providers.
  • The Western region dominates the U.S. continuing legal education (CLE) market, accounting for over 29% in 2023.
  • The increasing competition in the legal industry propels the demand for competency-based education models and interactive online CLE in the U.S. continuing legal education (CLE) market.

PolyU research reveals significant effects of instructors onscreen during video classes in aiding student learning

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have conducted a study to analyse whether and how the instructor's presence in online video lectures affected student learning and learning outcomes.

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  • Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have conducted a study to analyse whether and how the instructor's presence in online video lectures affected student learning and learning outcomes.
  • The results reveal that students are more motivated to perform socio-emotional and cognitive processing when an instructor, human or animated, is present onscreen, hence facilitating more effective learning.
  • Previous studies have indicated that socio-emotional cues, such as human facial expressions and gestures, help students understand and stay focused on learning content.
  • This contributes to the development of an evidence-based instructional design for multimedia learning, thereby enhancing student's learning experience and outcome."

PolyU research reveals significant effects of instructors onscreen during video classes in aiding student learning

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Online, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Faculty, Learning, Magnetic resonance, Gesture, Magnetic resonance imaging, Polytechnic, COVID-19, Education, Science, National academy, Student, Eye, Animation, Multimedia

Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have conducted a study to analyse whether and how the instructor's presence in online video lectures affected student learning and learning outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have conducted a study to analyse whether and how the instructor's presence in online video lectures affected student learning and learning outcomes.
  • The results reveal that students are more motivated to perform socio-emotional and cognitive processing when an instructor, human or animated, is present onscreen, hence facilitating more effective learning.
  • Previous studies have indicated that socio-emotional cues, such as human facial expressions and gestures, help students understand and stay focused on learning content.
  • This contributes to the development of an evidence-based instructional design for multimedia learning, thereby enhancing student's learning experience and outcome."

Global Conference to Draw 6G Blueprint for Future

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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The conference will gather global insights into 6G future development to accelerate its industrial development.

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  • The conference will gather global insights into 6G future development to accelerate its industrial development.
  • Aiming to align with the ITU's roadmap, the conference will discuss the future blueprint of 6G technologies and business and promote global consensus before the launch of 6G standards.
  • As an international event covering a wide range of 6G fields and comprehensive content, the Global 6G Conference, held for three sessions, is not only a grand event for cutting-edge sci-tech communication, but also a bridge for enhancing international cooperation.
  • Last year, the conference issued a document, "Global Promotion Initiative for 6G International Cooperation and Development", making two key recommendations for further global cooperation.

Data Equity Advocate Ninez A. Ponce Receives 2024 Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ninez A. Ponce, PhD, MPP, distinguished public health researcher, today received the 2024 Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award.

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  • ATLANTA, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ninez A. Ponce, PhD, MPP, distinguished public health researcher, today received the 2024 Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award.
  • This year's award was presented to Ponce at the annual meeting of the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), along with her lecture entitled "No Equity without Data Equity."
  • The Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award, first presented in 1992, recognizes a health educator who has made a substantial contribution to advancing the field of health education or health promotion through research, program development or program delivery.
  • As of 2016, the CDC Foundation manages and administers the Fries Foundation's public health award programs, which include the Fries Prize for Improving Health and the Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award.

The Inner Circle acknowledges Mr. Garry Pezzano as a Top Pinnacle Professional

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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MECHANICSBURG, Pa., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Mr. Garry Pezzano is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to evolving quality of care in post-acute aging services.

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  • MECHANICSBURG, Pa., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Mr. Garry Pezzano is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to evolving quality of care in post-acute aging services.
  • Mr. Pezzano pursued higher education at the College of New Jersey, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • Mr. Pezzano has enhanced clinical effectiveness across various roles, as he fosters innovation and driving progress during his tenure at Genesis Healthcare.
  • Notably, he has successfully guided organizations towards improved outcomes and operational efficiency through his effective leadership in driving change.

Global Times: Global Civilization Initiative continues contributing Chinese wisdom to all humanity

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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The initiative is another major public product provided to the world by China after the Global Development Initiative and the Global Security Initiative, both put forward by Xi in 2021 and 2022, respectively.

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  • The initiative is another major public product provided to the world by China after the Global Development Initiative and the Global Security Initiative, both put forward by Xi in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
  • "The award means a lot to me," Ferguson said, noting that it serves as a platform to implement the Global Civilization Initiative and foster humanity's shared values.
  • He told the Global Times that the proposal of the GCI is a modern expression of traditional Chinese culture and showcases the "continuity" in traditional Chinese culture as well as in China's governance.
  • Ferguson has just attended the London Book Fair to promote two books themed on Chinese and global development.