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Arizona Science Center Partners with Cosm to Reimagine Dorrance Planetarium into Next-Generation 8K+ LED Dome

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

PHOENIX and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona Science Center, Arizona's premier destination for science and discovery, today announced a significant investment in its Dorrance Planetarium. In partnership with Cosm, a leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, the technology will transform this visitor experience. As one of the most advanced planetariums in North America and an early adopter of category-defining immersive technology, the reimagined Dorrance Planetarium, powered by Cosm Technology, will feature an 18-meter diameter, CX System LED dome display with 8K+ resolution, making it the most technologically advanced planetarium in North America and a global leader in engaging science experiences. 

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  • "The reimagination of the Dorrance Planetarium at Arizona Science Center with this amazing technology will inspire, educate, and immerse visitors for decades to come.
  • Originally opened in 1997, Arizona Science Center's Dorrance Planetarium has welcomed more than two million guests.
  • The integration of Cosm's CX System and the innovative transformation of Dorrance Planetarium position the Arizona Science Center as a long-lasting educational focal point for the state of Arizona.
  • "We are honored and excited that Arizona Science Center selected Cosm and our LED CX System for the renovation of The Dorrance Planetarium.

Aurora Mayor Honoured with Economic Development Award

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Toronto, ON, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas on Thursday evening was honoured with the Hazel McCallion Community Leadership Award by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) at its annual Excellence Awards in Toronto.

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  • Toronto, ON, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas on Thursday evening was honoured with the Hazel McCallion Community Leadership Award by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) at its annual Excellence Awards in Toronto.
  • The award is given to an elected official whose work “reflects the growing importance of positive influence within the economic development profession and who has made a significant impact on their peers, the industry, their community and or the overall influence of economic development.”
    “I am very humbled to receive this award from EDCO,” said Mayor Mrakas.
  • Of course, all this work is a team effort, and I want to thank the many businesses that we work with, as well as our amazing economic development team at the Town.”
    As a founding board member of the Aurora Economic Development Corporation – a non-for-profit corporation that provides strategic leadership of economic development on behalf of Aurora Town Council – Mayor Mrakas plays a pivotal role in developing the Town’s economic development strategy to support business and attract new investment.
  • EDCO was founded in 1957, and provides leadership to advance economic development as a profession and support municipalities in fostering economic prosperity in the province of Ontario.

OceanXperience Exhibition Opens at Arizona Science Center

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Monday, February 5, 2024

PHOENIX, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Arizona Science Center invites guests to climb aboard an interactive replica of the most advanced marine research and media vessel ever built in the immersive exhibition OceanXperience.

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  • An Immersive Exhibition Featuring OceanXplorer, the Most Advanced Research and Filmmaking Vessel in the World
    An exhibition designed for all ages.
  • "OceanXperience utilizes bold scientific exploration, state-of-the-art technology and compelling storytelling to create an immersive experience," said Guy Labine, The Hazel A. Hare President & CEO of Arizona Science Center.
  • Cutting-edge science and technology are used throughout the exhibition in straightforward ways, ensuring accessibility for all.
  • The exhibition is included FREE with an Arizona Science Center Membership or general admission ticket.

Partnership Unites Arizona Science Center and Science North to Create Groundbreaking Traveling Exhibition:Skeletons: The Wonders Within

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

PHOENIX, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Arizona Science Center and Science North announced today a partnership that builds upon the strong relationship between the two renowned science centers to create a traveling exhibition Skeletons:The Wonders Within. The project team also includes Skulls Unlimited Inc., the world's leading supplier of the most diverse legally-obtained animal skulls and replicas. Signed on Sunday, October 8 in Charlotte, NC during the Association of Science-Technology Centers Annual Conference, the partnership unites these two organizations in a collaboration to create a groundbreaking traveling exhibition that will captivate audiences across North America: Skeletons: The Wonders Within.

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  • PHOENIX, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Arizona Science Center and Science North announced today a partnership that builds upon the strong relationship between the two renowned science centers to create a traveling exhibition Skeletons:The Wonders Within.
  • Skeletons: The Wonders Within—developed in partnership with Arizona Science Center, Science North, Skulls Unlimited , and Skeletons: The Museum of Osteology —a 6,500 sq.
  • ft. exhibition will open at Science North in March 2024 and at Arizona Science Center in February 2025, before beginning a seven-year tour in North America.
  • Skeletons: The Wonders Within is co-produced and presented by Science North, Skulls Unlimited International, and Arizona Science Center.

Macchiato: A Visual Journey of Self Through the Lens of Imperfections

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

BOSTON, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing Macchiato, a groundbreaking photographic exhibition by Gregory Hazel that delves into the art of imperfection as a reflection of life's journey. The exhibit, inspired by the stains that mark significant milestones, presents a bold and evocative visual narrative that embraces the flawed beauty of life. Challenging a culture that strives for perfection, Hazel's work explores the intricacies of self and the world, weaving a tapestry of vulnerability and strength.

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  • BOSTON, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing Macchiato, a groundbreaking photographic exhibition by Gregory Hazel that delves into the art of imperfection as a reflection of life's journey.
  • The exhibit, inspired by the stains that mark significant milestones, presents a bold and evocative visual narrative that embraces the flawed beauty of life.
  • Challenging a culture that strives for perfection, Hazel's work explores the intricacies of self and the world, weaving a tapestry of vulnerability and strength.
  • In Macchiato, Hazel and his male subjects are captured in unguarded moments, exposed and unapologetic in their embrace of perceived inadequacies and imperfections.

HAZEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ANNOUNCES PARKER BOOTH AS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Monday, March 27, 2023

CHICAGO, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Matthew Walker, Chairman of the Board for Hazel Technologies, Inc., today announced Parker Booth as the company's new Chief Executive Officer. Booth was elevated from his previous position as Hazel's Chief Operating Officer, where he had served since 2019. Walker also announced Jeff Leshuk as Hazel's new Chief Revenue Officer, reporting to Booth. Together, Booth and Leshuk possess a deep level of experience growing and scaling businesses across the fresh produce, postharvest packaging, and AgTech industries. Hazel's previous CEO and co-founder, Aidan Mouat, remains in an advisory capacity.

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  • "For a sense of what is thriving in Chicago, it is worth visiting the offices of Hazel Technologies"
    CHICAGO, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Matthew Walker, Chairman of the Board for Hazel Technologies, Inc. , today announced Parker Booth as the company's new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Booth was elevated from his previous position as Hazel's Chief Operating Officer, where he had served since 2019.
  • Walker also announced Jeff Leshuk as Hazel's new Chief Revenue Officer, reporting to Booth.
  • Under his vision and guidance, he can help move Hazel beyond the start-up phase to one that's rooted in real global expansion, adoption, and execution.

Los Angeles County Addresses the Youth Mental Health Crisis Through a Groundbreaking, School-Based Telehealth Collaboration

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), through a historic partnership with L.A. Care Health Plan, Health Net, and the L.A. County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH), is poised to offer access to mental health services for L.A. County's 1.3 million K-12 public school students. The partnership with school-based telehealth company Hazel Health will use virtual care to deliver mental health support for all students, resulting in shorter wait times to connect with qualified therapists, and enabling earlier intervention.

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  • The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), in partnership with L.A. Care Health Plan, Health Net, their plan partners, and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, will make mental telehealth services available to over one million K-12 public school students at no cost to families through Hazel Health.
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), through a historic partnership with L.A. Care Health Plan , Health Net , and the L.A. County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH), is poised to offer access to mental health services for L.A. County's 1.3 million K-12 public school students.
  • "This historic partnership will bring much-needed mental health support to our students across the county," Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Debra Duardo said.
  • "Los Angeles County and its partners are rallying together to respond to the growing needs of our youth and the mental health crisis they face.

JUNO DIAGNOSTICS™ EXPANDS ITS PRODUCT PORTFOLIO WITH THE LAUNCH OF JUNO HAZEL™ PLUS AND ANNOUNCES EARLY ACCESS PROGRAM (EAP) FOR INNOVATIVE NIPS TESTS

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Similar to the Juno Hazel™ screening test, Juno Hazel™ Plus leverages JunoDx's proprietary Sample Collection Kit to improve early access to high-quality genetic testing without the high costs, long lead times, and phlebotomy requirements of venous-based NIPS.

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  • Similar to the Juno Hazel™ screening test, Juno Hazel™ Plus leverages JunoDx's proprietary Sample Collection Kit to improve early access to high-quality genetic testing without the high costs, long lead times, and phlebotomy requirements of venous-based NIPS.
  • Juno Hazel™ Plus offers a comprehensive prenatal screening solution by screening for common chromosomal trisomies, sex chromosome aneuploidies, and fetal sex.
  • "The expansion of our product portfolio with the launch of our second NIPS test , Juno Hazel™ Plus, represents a significant milestone for JunoDx™.
  • To ensure every pregnancy has the opportunity to benefit from our product portfolio, the time is now to create and launch a formalized Early Access Program.

Hazel Health Accelerates Growth to Over 3,000 Schools in 14 States, Secures Series C1 Funding

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hazel Health (Hazel), the national leader in school-based telehealth, has expanded to 14 states, reaching nearly 2.5 million students in more than 3,000 schools. This expansion means that more than 10 percent of K-12 students in the states where Hazel currently operates now have access to physical and mental health care at school and at home.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hazel Health (Hazel) , the national leader in school-based telehealth, has expanded to 14 states, reaching nearly 2.5 million students in more than 3,000 schools.
  • Hazel Health releases impact report following year of dramatic expansion during the nation's youth mental health crisis.
  • We are thrilled to add new partners into the Hazel community, which now includes some of the most respected health plans, health systems, and academic institutions.
  • Hazel partners with school districts to provide mental and physical health care services to K-12 students where they areat school or home.

Hawai'i State Department of Education and Hazel Health partner to increase access to student mental health services

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

HONOLULU, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hawai'i State Department of Education (HIDOE) and Hazel Health (Hazel), the national leader in school-based telehealth, announced today a new partnership to expand access to mental health services for K-12 public school students. The statewide partnership, which is the first of its kind and serves over 170,000 students across 295 schools, offers the opportunity for students to access community-based mental health services at no cost to families. The program officially launched in May 2022 and HIDOE is investing roughly $3.83 million over three years to support the platform that provides services to students.

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  • The Department is providing students with access to supplemental community-based mental health support through Hazel Health's telehealth platform at no cost to families.
  • HONOLULU, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hawai'i State Department of Education (HIDOE) and Hazel Health (Hazel), the national leader in school-based telehealth, announced today a new partnership to expand access to mental health services for K-12 public school students.
  • The partnership supports HIDOE's broader effort to help students gain timely access to mental and behavioral health services.
  • Hazel partners with school districts to provide mental and physical health care services to K-12 students where they areat school or home.