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Space-Made Fibers and Novel Biotech Among Research Returning to Earth After Successful Space Station Mission

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Research on a novel vision loss therapy and space-manufactured optical fibers were among the nearly 565 pounds of science and technology payloads sponsored by the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory that splashed down off the Florida coast Tuesday morning as NASA concluded SpaceX's 30th Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) mission.

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  • Encapsulate leveraged the microgravity environment of the space station to validate an automated tumor-on-a-chip system that grows patient-derived cancer cells to test chemotherapy drugs.
  • Using powdered protein could significantly reduce the mass of materials sent to space for manufacturing, allowing increased production at a lower cost.
  • From mid-February to mid-March, the company manufactured a total of more than seven miles (11.9 km) of optical fiber on station.
  • These are just a few of the investigations returning to Earth in the SpaceX Dragon capsule on this mission.

ISS National Lab Announces STEM Education and Workforce Development Funding Opportunity

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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This ISS National Lab Research Announcement (NLRA) is open to U.S.-based institutions (academic, commercial, government, or not-for-profit) with a vested interest in workforce development and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.

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  • This ISS National Lab Research Announcement (NLRA) is open to U.S.-based institutions (academic, commercial, government, or not-for-profit) with a vested interest in workforce development and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.
  • The solicitation has up to $600,000 total allocated funding, with the expectation to award four to five projects.
  • The ISS National Lab will host an informational webinar for this solicitation on March 7, 2024, at 1 p.m. EST.
  • To learn more about the ISS National Lab and the science that it sponsors, please visit our website .

Six Native American Nations Represented on the 2024 OneLegacy Donate Life Rose Parade® Float, Woven Together: The Dance of Life

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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The 2024 OneLegacy Donate Life float, Woven Together: The Dance of Life will honor six Native American nations and their rich cultural heritage on New Year’s Day.

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  • The 2024 OneLegacy Donate Life float, Woven Together: The Dance of Life will honor six Native American nations and their rich cultural heritage on New Year’s Day.
  • For many tribes, dancing was an important method of communication, and the history of Native American dance is rich and meaningful.
  • Like most Hopi ceremonies, the Butterfly Dance is a petition for rain, good health and long life for all living things.
  • “We are very honored and proud to have our culture represented on the 2024 OneLegacy Donate Life float,” said Timothy Nuvangyaoma, Chairman of the Hopi Tribe.

Agilysys To Demo Best-of-Breed and Ecosystem Property Management, Point-of-Sale and F&B Inventory Procurement Solutions at Global Gaming Expo 2023

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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“Hospitality has never been a ‘one size fits all’ industry,” DeMarinis said. “Increasingly diverse patron expectations and an expanding range of staffing challenges make having smart and flexible choices in technology solutions -- whether in the cloud or on premise, best-of-breed or end-to-end ecosystem -- even more vital to a property’s success. Controlling the style and pace of technology adoption is central to ensuring smooth operations,” he said.

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  • Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions and services that deliver High Return Hospitality, will demonstrate a variety of PMS, POS and F&B Inventory Procurement solutions at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2023 to emphasize the importance of matching technology selections to property preferences.
  • Agilysys demonstrations will take place October 10 – 12 in Booth #3800 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.
  • In addition, Agilysys solutions will be highlighted in G2E Education and Lab Sessions on Wednesday, October 11.
  • Likewise, properties that choose best-of-breed deployments today can migrate the same solutions to an end-to-end Agilysys ecosystem without heavy IT overhead.

Choctaw Nation Install the Quick Custom Intelligence Enterprise Platform Across All 22 Choctaw Nation Casinos

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), a renowned name in custom data solutions, proudly announced the purchase and swift installation of the QCI Enterprise Platform across all 22 Choctaw Nation Casinos.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), a renowned name in custom data solutions, proudly announced the purchase and swift installation of the QCI Enterprise Platform across all 22 Choctaw Nation Casinos.
  • The present phase of the partnership finds both entities deeply engrossed in the crucial stages of data validation and training.
  • Their Enterprise Platform is a game-changer, and having it installed across all our casinos showcases our dedication to providing unparalleled experiences to our patrons.
  • Both QCI and Choctaw Nation Casinos are dedicated to nurturing this collaboration, with plans to embark on a series of enhancements in the coming months and years.

Choctaw Nation Install the Quick Custom Intelligence Enterprise Platform Across All 22 Choctaw Nation Casinos

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), a renowned name in custom data solutions, proudly announced the purchase and swift installation of the QCI Enterprise Platform across all 22 Choctaw Nation Casinos.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), a renowned name in custom data solutions, proudly announced the purchase and swift installation of the QCI Enterprise Platform across all 22 Choctaw Nation Casinos.
  • The present phase of the partnership finds both entities deeply engrossed in the crucial stages of data validation and training.
  • Their Enterprise Platform is a game-changer, and having it installed across all our casinos showcases our dedication to providing unparalleled experiences to our patrons.
  • Both QCI and Choctaw Nation Casinos are dedicated to nurturing this collaboration, with plans to embark on a series of enhancements in the coming months and years.

Commercial UAV Expo Launches New Advanced Airspace Summit

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world's leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an important addition to this year's conference program: the Advanced Airspace Summit. Commercial UAV Expo takes place September 5-7, 2023, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, and the Advanced Airspace Summit will be held on Wednesday, September 6, as part of the event's conference program.

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  • Summit to address challenges in navigating trust, regulations and operations in the future of airspace
    PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo , the world's leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an important addition to this year's conference program: the Advanced Airspace Summit .
  • Commercial UAV Expo takes place September 5-7, 2023, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, and the Advanced Airspace Summit will be held on Wednesday, September 6, as part of the event's conference program.
  • "Commercial UAV Expo is working to bridge that gap and create trust within the entirety of the airspace community – including the general public.
  • The Advanced Airspace Summit is part of a robust conference program delivering practical, actionable education developed in conjunction with commercial drone leaders .

National Native Scholarship Providers Statement on Right to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduations

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Its passage would have ensured Native students in all Oklahoma public schools would be permitted to wear tribal regalia at high school graduations and other ceremonies throughout the state.

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  • Its passage would have ensured Native students in all Oklahoma public schools would be permitted to wear tribal regalia at high school graduations and other ceremonies throughout the state.
  • At public institutions, the right of an individual to wear regalia is protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
  • “This bill, which would have allowed all Native American students in Oklahoma to wear tribal regalia at school ceremonies, is not controversial.
  • To help students achieve favorable outcomes with requests to wear regalia at graduation, the American Indian College Fund published a guide for students to request wearing tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies.

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts returns as presenting sponsor for the second annual Invited Celebrity Classic

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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"Choctaw Casinos & Resorts is proud to sponsor and support complimentary general admission tickets for fans in the greater Dallas/Ft.

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  • "Choctaw Casinos & Resorts is proud to sponsor and support complimentary general admission tickets for fans in the greater Dallas/Ft.
  • Worth area for the Invited Celebrity Classic on Sunday, April 23," says Janie Dillard, Senior Executive Officer of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
  • The Invited Celebrity Classic presented by Choctaw Resorts & Casinos will feature 78 PGA TOUR Champions professionals and 40 of the top stars from the worlds of sports and entertainment.
  • For more information about the Invited Celebrity Classic presented by Choctaw Resorts & Casinos, visit https://www.invitedcelebrityclassic.com .

Motient Partners with the Choctaw Nation to Support Rural Patient Transfers

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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The process is typically time-consuming for clinicians, who spend hours on the phone to confirm an appropriate destination for a patient.

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  • The process is typically time-consuming for clinicians, who spend hours on the phone to confirm an appropriate destination for a patient.
  • Were honored to work with the Choctaw Nation to expedite interfacility transfers for time-critical diagnoses in Oklahoma, said Dallan Huff, president of Motient.
  • Motient, a pioneer in patient movement solutions, equips hospitals, hospital systems, healthcare networks, and ACOs with the tools and data required to ensure quality care and value in patient transfers.
  • In 2021, Motient facilitated more than 4,500 patient transfers from 120 hospitals to more than 190 destinations.