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University of Maryland and IonQ Celebrate Opening of QLab: A Hub for Quantum Computing Research

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland (UMD) today announced the grand opening of the National Quantum Laboratory (QLab), a groundbreaking quantum research center developed in partnership with IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing industry. The QLab enables people from across the nation and around the world to develop and design quantum technologies on one of the world's most powerful quantum computers while working alongside leading experts in the field, in an effort to address the most complex challenges of our time.

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  • COLLEGE PARK, Md., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland (UMD) today announced the grand opening of the National Quantum Laboratory (QLab), a groundbreaking quantum research center developed in partnership with IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing industry.
  • The university boasts more than 200 quantum researchers, eight quantum-focused centers and a comprehensive suite of quantum education offerings.
  • "At IonQ, we firmly believe that the future of quantum relies on a strong partnership between industry and academia.
  • IonQ will also be sharing new developments in quantum computing at the Quantum World Congress, which takes place September 27-28.

Mill Creek Announces Construction Underway on Modera St. Paul

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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DALLAS, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced construction is underway on Modera St. Paul, a contemporary mixed-use apartment community centrally located in one of the most walkable areas within Downtown Dallas.

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  • Boasting a robust Walk Score of 95, Modera St. Paul will put residents within steps of more than 200 bars, restaurants, boutiques and additional key attractions.
  • The community will offer a full slate of first-class amenities, including unique experiences like a karaoke room, podcast studio and arcade.
  • Several destination parks with year-round programming are within a short walk of the community, including Carpenter Park, Main Street Garden and Harwood Park, which is under construction just a half-block from Modera St Paul.
  • Modera St. Paul is being built to NGBS bronze standards, and will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom homes with select den layouts optimized for hybrid workers.

EagleBank Provides Financing to Perseus TDC, Transwestern Development Company and Griffin Capital for the Construction of a Class-A Multifamily Complex in Hyattsville, MD

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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Projected to be completed in late summer 2024, the property is located inside the Capital Beltway at 6400 America Boulevard, Hyattsville in the vibrant University Town Center.

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  • Projected to be completed in late summer 2024, the property is located inside the Capital Beltway at 6400 America Boulevard, Hyattsville in the vibrant University Town Center.
  • Were proud to be involved in such an exciting project in the heart of one of Prince Georges Countys most thriving neighborhoods.
  • Based in Washington, D.C., Perseus TDC wields the capabilities of a national firm with the dexterity of a local developer.
  • Transwestern Development Company (TDC) creates value through the execution of development projects for itself, its partners and valued clients throughout the United States.

University of Maryland Adds $67M IDEA Factory To Its Innovation Ecosystem

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland today dedicated the new E.A. Fernandez IDEA (Innovate, Design and Engineer for America) Factory. Designed to foster technology innovations and advances through collaboration across engineering, the arts, business and science, the A. James Clark School of Engineering's new 60,000-square-foot building is the university's only facility funded entirely by private philanthropy.

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  • Fernandez IDEA Factory will inspire innovation, entrepreneurship and world-class research with its design promoting collaboration across disciplines
    COLLEGE PARK, Md., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland today dedicated the new E.A.
  • "The IDEA Factory is a spectacular addition to UMD's robust and growing innovation ecosystem," said University of Maryland President Darryll J. Pines.
  • The new IDEA Factory is the latest infrastructure addition to UMD's vibrant innovation ecosystem.
  • The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities.

Amazon Commits $82 Million to Create More Than 700 New Affordable Homes Near Metro Stations in the Greater Capital Region

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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The deals stem from Amazons $300 million transit commitment from 2021 to create 3,000 new affordable homes in collaboration with the transit agencies in Amazons hometown communities.

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  • The deals stem from Amazons $300 million transit commitment from 2021 to create 3,000 new affordable homes in collaboration with the transit agencies in Amazons hometown communities.
  • The progress we have made in our first year is promising, but we have more to do.
  • Since launching the Amazon Housing Equity Fund in January 2021, Amazon has committed more than $795 million in loans and grants for the Arlington, Virginia-Washington, D.C. region to create and preserve more than 4,400 affordable homes.
  • Amazon is acting at the scale this region needs to create and preserve affordable housing.

VisiSonics Partners with University of Maryland to Pioneer 3D Audiogram Technology

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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We are honored to collaborate with our peers and neighbors at the University of Maryland, leading experts in the field of audiology, to bring this technology to life.

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  • We are honored to collaborate with our peers and neighbors at the University of Maryland, leading experts in the field of audiology, to bring this technology to life.
  • VisiSonics RealSpace 3D spatial audio solutions and packages are easy to integrate into a variety of platforms and form factors.
  • VisiSonics is a 3D spatial audio technology company with a complete suite of products that enhance end-users performance and experience.
  • VisiSonics physics-based RealSpace 3D audio technology is licensed by consumer electronics brands, semiconductor manufacturers, game developers and the military.