Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

Innovative Collaboration Between Writerly/EKOM and Northwestern University's MBAi Program Unveils AI Capstone Partnership

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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This strategic collaboration underscores Writerly's commitment to fostering forward-thinking innovation and developing future leaders in the generative AI space.

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  • This strategic collaboration underscores Writerly's commitment to fostering forward-thinking innovation and developing future leaders in the generative AI space.
  • As part of this collaboration, capstone graduate students from Northwestern's joint program between McCormick School of Engineering and Kellogg School of Management will join members of Writerly's leadership for an intensive semester-long engagement.
  • The MBAi capstone students will benefit from direct access to Writerly's cutting-edge natural language AI platform as they tackle complex challenges at the intersection of business and technology.
  • The partnership resonates deeply with Writerly/EKOM's ethos of growth and substantiates its status as a formidable player in the AI landscape.

Pace Industries Announces Doug Albert, as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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NOVI, Mich., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pace Industries, LLC ("Pace" or the "Company"), North America's leading full-service aluminum, zinc and magnesium die casting manufacturer, today announced that Doug Albert has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • NOVI, Mich., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pace Industries, LLC ("Pace" or the "Company"), North America's leading full-service aluminum, zinc and magnesium die casting manufacturer, today announced that Doug Albert has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer.
  • From 2014 until its sale in 2022, Mr. Albert was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Resco Products, Inc., a leading North American manufacturer of refractory products serving steel and industrial end markets.
  • "Doug is a seasoned leader bringing a deep understanding of our customers, markets, and industry," said Jeffrey P. Pritchett, Executive Chairman of Pace.
  • Alongside our talented team, Doug will help Pace become an even stronger partner to our customers and expand in our core markets.

Data Center Trailblazers to Keynote Data Center World 2023

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Data Center World , the leading global conference for data center facilities and IT professionals, today announces three keynote addresses.

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  • Data Center World , the leading global conference for data center facilities and IT professionals, today announces three keynote addresses.
  • Data Center World is AFCOM’s annual global gathering and will take place May 8-11, 2023, in Austin, TX.
  • “Data Center World provides world-class education as well as the opportunity to explore the technologies data center professionals need to make business decisions in the rapidly evolving data center landscape.”
    The Conference Program provides technology professionals with unparalleled education to stay at the forefront of the highly complex data center industry.
  • Data Center World will offer unlimited networking opportunities targeted at data center professionals.

Pillarstone Capital REIT Appoints New CEO, CFO and COO, Moves Forward to Internalize Management Following Termination of Management Agreements and Sets Course to Grow as a Multi- and Single-family Rental REIT

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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Pillarstone is the sole general partner of Pillarstone OP and owns 18.6% of the outstanding equity in Pillarstone OP.

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  • Pillarstone is the sole general partner of Pillarstone OP and owns 18.6% of the outstanding equity in Pillarstone OP.
  • Pillarstone now is proceeding with its plans to become a self-directed, self-managed multi- and single-family rental real estate company.
  • Bradford brings to Pillarstone a wealth of experience in all phases of commercial real estate management and development across multiple sectors.
  • Pillarstone Capital REIT (OTC Pink: PRLE) is a Maryland real estate investment trust engaged in investing in, owning and operating commercial properties.

MEC Announces Appointment of Jag A. Reddy as President & CEO

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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We are thrilled to welcome Jag to the MEC team, said Tim Christen.

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  • We are thrilled to welcome Jag to the MEC team, said Tim Christen.
  • "I am honored to join MEC as President and CEO, said Jag Reddy.
  • Before joining W.R. Grace, Mr. Reddy served as Vice President and General Manager, Water Technologies Strategic Business Unit, and Vice President, Corporate Strategy at Pentair PLC.
  • To facilitate a smooth leadership transition, retired Chairman, President and CEO, Bob Kamphuis, will remain in a consultative capacity through September 30,2022.

The 2022 Society for Biomaterials, Technology Innovation and Development Award goes to Dr. Guillermo Ameer and the Acuitive Technologies Team

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Monday, May 9, 2022
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ALLENDALE, N.J., May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It all started with a vision by Northwestern's Dr. Guillermo A. Ameer, Daniel Hale Williams Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the McCormick School of Engineering and Surgery at the Feinberg School of Medicine, who has been awarded the  2022 Technology Innovation and Development Award by the Society for Biomaterials. 

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  • Acuitive Technologies has received 3 FDA Product Clearances for orthopedic devices (Citrelockfixation device, Citrefixsuture anchor and CitrelockACL).
  • The Citrelockfixation device was commercially launched in September 2021 with additional products to be commercialized in Q3 2022.
  • Acuitive also has several innovative Citregenbased products being readied for the market: Citreporesynthetic graft, Citresetsettable biologic adhesive and Citrebridgerotator cuff scaffold.
  • Ameer has co-authored numerous publications in high-impact journals, book chapters, patents, and conference proceedings and has received several awards for his research."

Underwriters Laboratories and Northwestern University Launch Research Hub Supporting Safety, Equity in Artificial Intelligence

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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To help examine artificial intelligence (AI) systems and evaluate their impact, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and Northwestern University today announced the creation of a research hub that seeks to better incorporate safety and equity into the fast-growing technology.

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  • To help examine artificial intelligence (AI) systems and evaluate their impact, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and Northwestern University today announced the creation of a research hub that seeks to better incorporate safety and equity into the fast-growing technology.
  • The Digital Intelligence Safety Research Institute (DISRI) at Underwriters Laboratories will support the research collaboration, committing $7 million to the research hub over the next three years as well as expertise and resources.
  • Together, Underwriters Laboratories and Northwestern University will promote and coordinate multiple areas of research related to machine learning and artificial intelligence.
  • The Underwriters Laboratories' Research organization is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to advancing the Underwriters Laboratories public safety mission through scientific discovery.

Jose A. Bayardo Appointed to LP Building Solutions Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LP Building Solutions (LP; NYSE: LPX), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced the appointment of Jose A. Bayardo to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LP Building Solutions (LP; NYSE: LPX), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced the appointment of Jose A. Bayardo to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions,NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood building products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers and homeowners worldwide.
  • LP's extensive offerings include innovative and dependable building products and accessories, such as siding solutions (LP SmartSide Trim & Siding, LP SmartSide ExpertFinish Trim & Siding, LPBuilderSeries Lap Siding, and LP Outdoor Building Solutions), LP Structural Solutions (LP TechShield Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy Premium Sub-Flooring, and LP FlameBlock Fire-Rated Sheathing and more), LP TopNotch Sub-Flooring, and oriented strand board (OSB).
  • Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes while our shareholders build lasting value.

Evive Announces Two Vice Presidents of Product to Support Growth Trajectory

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Evive , the leader in digital engagement and communication technology, today named Shashidhar Akkihebbal as vice president of product India and Pia Opulencia as vice president of product U.S.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Evive , the leader in digital engagement and communication technology, today named Shashidhar Akkihebbal as vice president of product India and Pia Opulencia as vice president of product U.S.
  • Opulencia will lead product strategy, planning, implementation and curated campaigns, capitalizing on Evive's competitive advantage and innovative personalized engagement platform.
  • "Shashi and Pia have invaluable experiences and proven track records developing innovative product solutions with exponential growth opportunities," said Prashant Srivastava, founder and CEO of Evive.
  • Akkihebbal joins Evive from Xoxoday , where he was vice president of product management and successfully developed performance incentive and gamification solutions to address unmet customer needs.

Shawn Harris of Turing AI Appointed to the Retail AI Lab Advisory Board at Northwestern University

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Shawn Harris, the Senior Director of Global Strategy and Business Development at Turing AI , has just been named a member of the Retail Analytics Council (RAC) Retail AI Lab Advisory Board at Northwestern University .

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  • SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Shawn Harris, the Senior Director of Global Strategy and Business Development at Turing AI , has just been named a member of the Retail Analytics Council (RAC) Retail AI Lab Advisory Board at Northwestern University .
  • Shawn brings 20 years experience in retail analytics to the RAC Retail AI Lab at Northwestern and to his position within Global Retail at Turing AI.
  • The RAC Retail AI Lab is the leading university-based applied retail analytics and AI research institute.
  • About the RAC Retail AI Lab: The RAC unites industry, faculty, students, and its Retail Advisory Board members for the study and exchange of ideas and research.