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Magic Curie - the STEAM Education Kit for Alpha Girls Successfully Funded on Kickstarter

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

HONG KONG, April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magic Curie is the latest release from children's education experts, Alpha Egg.

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  • HONG KONG, April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magic Curie is the latest release from children's education experts, Alpha Egg.
  • Designed to inspire creativity and learning with hands-on STEAM activities for girls, Magic Curie is the first thematic programming block set for girlsin the Alpha Girl series.
  • With this kit, girls learn by building, coding and gaming with hands-on STEAM activities.
  • Magic Curie, The STEAM Kit for Alpha Girls builds a foundation of skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.

INRS doctoral student to attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

MONTRAL and LAVAL, QC, April 6, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Maude Cloutier, a 2020 Vanier Scholar, was selected among several outstanding young Canadian scientists to participate in the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, in Germany.

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  • MONTRAL and LAVAL, QC, April 6, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Maude Cloutier, a 2020 Vanier Scholar, was selected among several outstanding young Canadian scientists to participate in the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, in Germany.
  • "An opportunity like this is not something you can turn down," says Maude Cloutier, a doctoral student in biology under the direction of Professor Charles Gauthier of the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS).
  • For one week in Germany, Maude Cloutier will attend several Nobel Prize winners' conferences, as well as participate in round tables and networking activities.
  • Each meeting alternates between one of the three natural science disciplines of the Nobel Prize: physiology and medicine, chemistry, or physics.

Novelist Suzanne Mattaboni Named LVB Woman of Influence, Newsweek Expert Forum Contributor

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

She was named a Woman of Influence by Lehigh Valley Business, which was announced March 3.

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  • She was named a Woman of Influence by Lehigh Valley Business, which was announced March 3.
  • In addition, she recently became part of the Newsweek Expert Forum, for which shell be contributing pieces on arts and culture.
  • Suzanne (Grieco) Mattaboni is a fiction writer, blogger, essayist, podcaster, and corporate communications consultant with 20+ years in the market.
  • Shes also a co-host with the Banzai Retro Club focusing on 70s, 80s, and 90s pop culture, and is a member of the Newsweek Experts Forum.

Winner of inaugural Shackleton Medal, glacier scientist Dr. Heïdi Sevestre inspires international audiences to take action against climate change

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Dr. Hedi Sevestre, climate activist, glaciologist, communicator and lobbyist has been awarded the inaugural Shackleton Medal for the Protection of the Polar Regions.

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  • Dr. Hedi Sevestre, climate activist, glaciologist, communicator and lobbyist has been awarded the inaugural Shackleton Medal for the Protection of the Polar Regions.
  • LONDON, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SHACKLETON announces the winner of the inaugural Shackleton Medal for the Protection of the Polar Regions: Dr. Hedi Sevestre, expedition leader, climate activist, scientific researcher, documentary maker and lobbyist.
  • In addition to receiving the newly-cast Shackleton Medal, Dr. Sevestre is awarded a prize of 10,000 as a contribution towards her ongoing work in the polar regions.
  • Plans are underway for the 2023 Shackleton Medal are already underway with the event set to become an annual award in the global climate change calendar.

Winner of inaugural Shackleton Medal, glacier scientist Dr. Heïdi Sevestre inspires international audiences to take action against climate change

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

LONDON, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SHACKLETON announces the winner of the inaugural Shackleton Medal for the Protection of the Polar Regions: Dr. Hedi Sevestre, expedition leader, climate activist, scientific researcher, documentary maker and lobbyist.

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  • LONDON, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SHACKLETON announces the winner of the inaugural Shackleton Medal for the Protection of the Polar Regions: Dr. Hedi Sevestre, expedition leader, climate activist, scientific researcher, documentary maker and lobbyist.
  • Dr Sevestre stood out for her fierce and uncompromising approach to driving change in the polar regions.
  • On accepting her award, Dr. Sevestre said: "I am so honoured to receive the very first Shackleton Medal.
  • Plans are underway for the 2023 Shackleton Medal are already underway with the event set to become an annual award in the global climate change calendar.

Magic Curie — The STEAM Kit for Alpha Girls Launches on Kickstarter

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

With Magic Curie, girls can learn in a fun, engaging way as they build, code, and play.

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  • With Magic Curie, girls can learn in a fun, engaging way as they build, code, and play.
  • Magic Curie is a thematic programming kit made especially for girls.
  • Magic Curie uses a theme that girls love, giving them a fun way to build, code, and play as they develop a STEAM identity and skills for the future," said Magic Curie CEO Robi Wang.
  • Magic Curie is the first thematic interactive learning kit especially for girls that teaches creative building, coding, and robotics.

Claritas Announces Approval from Australian Ethics Committee to Begin Phase 1 Trial of R-107

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

HREC approval is the final regulatory step prior to initiation of the clinical study.

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  • HREC approval is the final regulatory step prior to initiation of the clinical study.
  • In addition to the Phase 2a clinical study in PAH, Claritas will also initiate a Phase 2 study in PPHN.
  • Following completion of the Phase 1 study, Claritas will again seek such funding for the costs of Phase 2 studies of R-107 in the treatment of
    sepsis and ARDS.
  • Claritas Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Claritas") is committed to developing new treatments for a variety of diseases and disorders, by discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics.

DGAP-News: Grünenthal achieves record 2021 results with double-digit growth and major investments in portfolio and pipeline

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Friday, April 1, 2022

- Grnenthal reports 2021 full-year results of 1.5 billion in net revenues, an increase of 15 percent.

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  • - Grnenthal reports 2021 full-year results of 1.5 billion in net revenues, an increase of 15 percent.
  • - Several key investments were made in 2021 as part of Grnenthal's growth strategy.
  • Aachen, Germany, 30 March 2022 - Grnenthal, an international science-driven pharmaceutical company and a leader in pain therapy, has announced its full-year results for 2021.
  • Investments in 2021 included measures to strengthen the company's business with QUTENZATM in the US, where Grnenthal sees significant opportunities for further growth.

Groundbreaking Graphene Membrane Manufactured at Commercial Scale

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Direct Graphene Membrane nanofiltration technology is a giant leap forward in producing pure and affordable water.

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  • Direct Graphene Membrane nanofiltration technology is a giant leap forward in producing pure and affordable water.
  • Over the years, Clean TeQ Water has invested significant funds in developing a Graphene Membrane for this highly lucrative membrane market.
  • NematiQ has now achieved a major milestone by producing over 1,000m of 1,000mm wide flat sheet Graphene Membrane, at speed, on an industrial roll-to-roll coating machine, confirming the ability to manufacture Graphene Membrane at commercial scale.
  • The Graphene Membrane has achieved the benchmarks for permeance and rejection, confirming the energy efficient nanofiltration membrane removes contaminants such as dissolved organics for a range of feed waters.

Trinity-Infosys Applied Learning Initiative Expands to Prepare Talent for Tomorrow's Digital Workplace

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

HARTFORD, Conn., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  Infosys (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in consulting, technology and next-generation services, today announced it is expanding its exclusive collaboration with Trinity College to prepare talent for the workplace of the future. Launched in 2018, more than 450 new Infosys employees have participated in the program, which uses applied learning educational techniques to prepare participants with liberal arts backgrounds for success in the digital workplace. Over the next three years, the Trinity-Infosys Applied Learning Initiative will be offered to at least an additional 500 new employees. 

Key Points: 
  • Launched in 2018, more than 450 new Infosys employees have participated in the program, which uses applied learning educational techniques to prepare participants with liberal arts backgrounds for success in the digital workplace.
  • Over the next three years, the Trinity-Infosys Applied Learning Initiative will be offered to at least an additional 500 new employees.
  • The Trinity-Infosys Applied Learning Initiative provides learning opportunities for Infosys employees through engaging with the college's faculty and alumni.
  • In the next stage, we will extend and expand this mission, continuing to prepare the next generation of talent.