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SAE International Names 2024 Board of Officers and Director
WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 -- SAE International issued the following news:
SAE International's general membership has elected industry executives named to the SAE's Board of Directors include:
2025 President - Robert Ireland, Vice President, Safety, Maintenance and Engineering, Airlines for America
2024-2026 Vice President Aerospace - Christopher Payne, Vice President - BCA Supply Chain & Fabrication Engineering, Boeing
2024-25 Treasurer - David Andrea, Principal - Plante Moran
Elected members with join the SAE Board in January chaired by Carla Bailo, 2024 SAE President.
A complete
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WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 -- SAE International issued the following news:
SAE International's general membership has elected industry executives named to the SAE's Board of Directors include:
2025 President - Robert Ireland, Vice President, Safety, Maintenance and Engineering, Airlines for America
2024-2026 Vice President Aerospace - Christopher Payne, Vice President - BCA Supply Chain & Fabrication Engineering, Boeing
2024-25 Treasurer - David Andrea, Principal - Plante Moran
Elected members with join the SAE Board in January chaired by Carla Bailo, 2024 SAE President.
A completelist of SAE International's current and returning Board of Directors is available here: http://www.sae.org/about/leadership.
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Original text here: https://www.sae.org/news/press-room/2023/12/sae-international-names-2024-board-of-officers-and-director
[Category: Engineering]
Physicians Committee and InSphero Announce Winners of HUMAIN Award
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine issued the following news release:
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a nonprofit that advances human-based science, and InSphero, the global leader in 3D in vitro technology for drug safety and efficacy testing, are pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Human Advanced In Vitro Model Initiative (HUMAIN) Award. The HUMAIN Award recognizes researchers working to expand access to and accelerate the uptake of human-specific nonanimal approaches.
The five awardees of the HUMAIN Initiative are:
Dr. Burak Toprakhisar,
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine issued the following news release:
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a nonprofit that advances human-based science, and InSphero, the global leader in 3D in vitro technology for drug safety and efficacy testing, are pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Human Advanced In Vitro Model Initiative (HUMAIN) Award. The HUMAIN Award recognizes researchers working to expand access to and accelerate the uptake of human-specific nonanimal approaches.
The five awardees of the HUMAIN Initiative are:
Dr. Burak Toprakhisar,Postdoctoral Researcher, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium
Project Title: Revealing the early cellular events in human liver inflammation by using HiPSC
This project aims to explore the initiation and progression of liver disease in a human stem cell-derived liver coculture model by revealing cellular stress activation pathways in real-time.
Dr. Felicia Gerst, Senior Scientist, University of Tubingen, Germany
Project Title: Impact of pancreatic adipose tissue on islet function
This project aims to better understand how ectopic fat impacts islet function (i.e., the regulation of metabolism and glucose control) and how pancreatic adipose tissues (ectopic fat) contribute to the onset of obesity-related type 2 diabetes.
Dr. Gabriela Kania, Principal Investigator, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland
Project Title: Exploring liver effects in a multi-organ-on-a-chip model of cardiac fibrosis across diverse experimental scenarios
This project aims to advance understanding of cardiac fibrosis, a condition that causes scar tissue to build up in the heart, and how the condition plays a role in liver function. The project will use a multi-organ-on-a-chip model of cardiac fibrosis to evaluate the impact on liver tissues under various experimental conditions and treatments.
Dr. Karina Orlowska, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Michigan State University, United States
Project Title: Development of chemical safety screening by high-throughput sequencing
This project will develop a human-relevant scalable workflow for the mechanistic explanation and safety assessment of chemicals and drugs using high-throughput screening. This approach has the potential to provide a comprehensive view of cellular responses within a complex tissue-like context that would accelerate breakthroughs in disease modeling, drug development, and safety assessments.
Dr. Ute Wolfle, Principal Investigator and Senior Scientist, University of Freiburg, Germany
Project Title: Influencing the interaction of fatty liver spheroids and psoriasis keratinocytes by liver-protecting herbal remedies
This project aims to investigate whether liver-protecting therapeutics can reduce fatty liver inflammation as well as psoriasis inflammation. This study serves as a starting point to find the most promising herbal liver-protecting compounds that could be used in a later clinical trial to investigate how psoriasis and fatty liver-associated inflammation interact.
The five winning laboratories will receive:
* $20,000 USD toward InSphero technology (Akura(TM) Spheroid Microplates, 3D InSight(TM) Microtissues, ARCTis(TM) Cryo Microtissues) or services (3D InSight(TM) Services),
* Access to an inaugural one-day training course in the United States or Switzerland, with a $1,000 travel grant per award,
* Two hours of monthly consulting with InSphero experts,
* Up to $2,000 in travel grants to present findings at scientific conferences, and,
* $2,500 USD towards open access publication fees.
Within the HUMAIN Initiative, the Physicians Committee and InSphero will support the researchers in their project execution and presentation of scientific findings. The awardees will attend an onsite session at InSphero's premises in Switzerland, where the 3D cell culture experts will lead a comprehensive hands-on training with the proprietary scalable and reproducible 3D in vitro tools for drug discovery research.
To speak with Janine McCarthy, science policy program manager for the Physicians Committee, about the award, please contact Reina Pohl at 202-527-7326 or rpohl@pcrm.org.
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Original text here: https://www.pcrm.org/news/news-releases/physicians-committee-and-insphero-announce-winners-humain-award
[Category: Health Care]
New Jersey Business & Industry Association: Siekerka Talks Building Relationships to Build Your Brand
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 5 -- The New Jersey Business and Industry Association issued the following news on Dec. 4, 2023:
NJBIA President and CEO MIchele Siekerka was a featured guest Saturday on "One on One with Steve Adubato," where she discussed the annual New Jersey Women's Leadership Forum and the key role that relationship-building has in building your personal brand.
Building your brand isn't about self-promotion, it's about building and strengthening relationships that advance successful businesses and careers, Siekerka said.
"You create your brand, your persona, by how you're seen
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TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 5 -- The New Jersey Business and Industry Association issued the following news on Dec. 4, 2023:
NJBIA President and CEO MIchele Siekerka was a featured guest Saturday on "One on One with Steve Adubato," where she discussed the annual New Jersey Women's Leadership Forum and the key role that relationship-building has in building your personal brand.
Building your brand isn't about self-promotion, it's about building and strengthening relationships that advance successful businesses and careers, Siekerka said.
"You create your brand, your persona, by how you're seenby how you're seen, by how you act, by how you engage and then people come to know you in a certain way," Siekerka said.
The annual New Jersey Women Business Leaders Forum, powered by NJBIA, is a great way to network and create new relationships that are key to establishing your personal brand, she said.
The WBLF draws over 400 corporate and nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, and students each year for engaging discussions led by women leaders who help attendees learn how to create successful businesses and advance in their careers. The ability to network and make personal connections at the WBLF is what makes it such a dynamic event, she said.
"For relationship building, to take it deeper, you have to been in a room," Siekerka said. "You have to feel the energy, you have to feel the warmth, you have to see the body language, you have to be able to have a sidebar...," Siekerka said.
Videos from the 9th Annual New Jersey Women Business Leaders Forum in Newark can be viewed here (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqYTl2vNOdmTVG8jIORe_t6pUI0cywd6K). The 10th Annual New Jersey Business Leaders Forum is already booked for Sept. 25-26, 2024, at Bally's in Atlantic City, Siekerka said.
To view Siekerka's interview with Steve Adubato that aired last weekend on WNET, go here (https://youtu.be/zauBBUgToIs?feature=shared).
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Original text here: https://njbia.org/siekerka-talks-building-relationships-to-build-your-brand/c
[Category: Business]
Dr. David C. Noone Named Director of Earth From Space Institute at Universities Space Research Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Universities Space Research Association issued the following news release:
Universities Space Research Association (USRA) proudly announces the appointment of Dr. David C. Noone as the new Director of the Earth from Space Institute (EfSI).
Dr. Noone, currently the Buckley-Glavish Professor of Climate physics and Founding Director of Nga Ara Whetu: Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society at the University of Auckland, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. His research focuses on modeling and observing dynamical processes controlling the environment and climate
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Universities Space Research Association issued the following news release:
Universities Space Research Association (USRA) proudly announces the appointment of Dr. David C. Noone as the new Director of the Earth from Space Institute (EfSI).
Dr. Noone, currently the Buckley-Glavish Professor of Climate physics and Founding Director of Nga Ara Whetu: Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society at the University of Auckland, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. His research focuses on modeling and observing dynamical processes controlling the environment and climatesystem. He is well known for his innovation in applying stable isotope tracers to enhance understanding of water and carbon cycles to improve climate system understanding. He also established the use of satellite observations of isotope ratios to describe water cycles.
Prior to joining the University of Auckland, he held tenured positions at Oregon State University and University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Noone's career is marked by outstanding achievements. He is a recipient of the American Geophysical Union Atmospheric Sciences Ascent Award, a NASA Group Achievement Award, (ORACLES Science Team), and the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).
He earned both earned both his B.Sc. (Honors) and Ph.D. degrees in Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne. His commitment to advancing climate science extends beyond academia, as evidenced by his coordination of scientific workshops, guest lectures and involvement in middle school programs aimed at enhancing Science and Climate education.
"We are delighted to welcome David to USRA," said Dr. Bernie Seery, Vice President for Science and Technology at USRA, and the EfSI staff is excited at the prospects for the team going forward under his leadership. David's extensive experience, prolific peer-reviewed publication record, and expertise in climate system dynamics, atmospheric and climate physics, land-atmosphere interactions and cycles of carbon and water make him a perfect fit for our organization. We look forward to the impactful contributions he will bring to USRA's Earth from Space Institute."
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About USRA
Founded in 1969, under the auspices of the National Academy of Sciences at the request of the U.S. Government, the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) is a nonprofit corporation chartered to advance space-related science, technology, and engineering. USRA operates scientific institutes and facilities and conducts other major research and educational programs. USRA engages the university community and employs in-house scientific leadership, innovative research and development, and project management expertise. More information about USRA is available at http://www.usra.edu.
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Original text here: https://newsroom.usra.edu/dr-david-c-noone-named-director-of-earth-from-space-institute-at-universities-space-research-association/
[Category: Science]
Chamber on Increasing Detroit Region's F-15EX Fighter Jet Production Rate
DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The Detroit Regional Chamber issued the following news release:
The Detroit Regional Chamber supports the efforts to increase the production output of the F-15EX fighter jet and any efforts to fly missions out of Selfridge Air National Guard Base.
With the aging A-10 slated for retirement, the Detroit Region needs to collaborate with business and government leaders on efforts to protect the state's defense capabilities, as well as the multitude of precision manufacturing jobs created by every plane stationed in Harrison Township.
Among these strong leaders and their
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DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The Detroit Regional Chamber issued the following news release:
The Detroit Regional Chamber supports the efforts to increase the production output of the F-15EX fighter jet and any efforts to fly missions out of Selfridge Air National Guard Base.
With the aging A-10 slated for retirement, the Detroit Region needs to collaborate with business and government leaders on efforts to protect the state's defense capabilities, as well as the multitude of precision manufacturing jobs created by every plane stationed in Harrison Township.
Among these strong leaders and theirefforts is Rep. John James (R-10), who spoke with Paul W. Smith on WJR in early November on the issue and his work to enhance this industry in the Detroit Region. James explained that because Michigan has already lost three different investment opportunities over the last generation, losing this one will risk Michigan falling behind in the defense industry.
"I submitted an amendment to the authorization for National Defense to increase capacity to build these aircrafts, to increase the likelihood that [Selfridge] would get matters here by increasing the capacity," James said. "So that by the time the A-10 [Thunderbolt II] is slated to retire, we would have 2024 new aircraft already been produced and Selfridge would be first on the list."
These new fighter jets would directly benefit the local economy, contributing to Michigan's $14 billion in defense-related spending. One estimate of the older generation F-15 generated nearly $8 million in local economic activity from one plane stationed at a base; with Selfridge able to house five planes, the Detroit Region could see an economic impact of $40 million or more.
"One of the great things we can do is we can claw back some of this unnecessary, wasteful spending in other areas," he said. "And we can bring that back and invest it in our supply chains here. The number one manufacturing hub in the in the nation is right here in the 10th Congressional District."
The Chamber applauds James' continued support for the Arsenal of Democracy and his work to create jobs in Michigan while protecting national security.
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Original text here: https://www.detroitchamber.com/increasing-detroit-f-15ex-fighter-jet-production-rate/
[Category: Business]
Beautiful Co-founders Drew Barrymore and Shae Hong to Deliver Closing Keynote at NRF 2024
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 [Category: Business] -- The National Retail Federation issued the following news release:
Drew Barrymore has an extensive career in film and television, and in recent years, she has capitalized on her creativity by expanding into retail."
WASHINGTON - Collaborators Drew Barrymore and Shae Hong will deliver the closing keynote at NRF 2024: Retail's Big Show, reflecting on the launch of the Beautiful by Barrymore line of high-performance appliances and cookware and the company's success in omnichannel retail.
"Drew Barrymore has an extensive career in film and television, and
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 [Category: Business] -- The National Retail Federation issued the following news release:
Drew Barrymore has an extensive career in film and television, and in recent years, she has capitalized on her creativity by expanding into retail."
WASHINGTON - Collaborators Drew Barrymore and Shae Hong will deliver the closing keynote at NRF 2024: Retail's Big Show, reflecting on the launch of the Beautiful by Barrymore line of high-performance appliances and cookware and the company's success in omnichannel retail.
"Drew Barrymore has an extensive career in film and television, andin recent years, she has capitalized on her creativity by expanding into retail," NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. "Highlighting her collaboration with notable entrepreneur and home cook Shae Hong, the pair will close Retail's Big Show, sharing how they combine elegant design with premium products that are accessible and affordable for consumers."
The closing session on Jan. 16 will feature a conversation between Barrymore and Hong, who worked together on the Beautiful line. The two will discuss their respective companies, how they leverage the intersection of innovation and design, and their mission of fostering human connection in the kitchen and home.
Along with Beautiful, Barrymore also established cosmetics company FLOWER Beauty, and has beauty, eyewear and hair tools in her portfolio. She created her own production company, Flower Films, in 1995. Barrymore is an award-winning actor, appearing in "Never Been Kissed," "Charlie's Angels," "50 First Dates" and other feature films. She is also a published author, releasing "Rebel Homemaker: Food, Family, Life" in 2021.
Hong is a wellness-focused home cook who revolutionized the kitchenware category at age 25 when he founded Made by Gather kitchenware brands. Known for being in tune with the modern consumer, he is credited with bringing fashion to the countertop, capitalizing on contemporary trends, and growing the company on the belief that kitchen essentials can inspire creativity.
In addition to Barrymore and Hong, speakers at NRF 2024 include basketball legend and entrepreneur Earvin "Magic" Johnson, FedEx Corporation President and CEO Raj Subramaniam, Walmart U.S. President and CEO John Furner, Levi Strauss & Co. President Michelle Gass and Under Armour President and CEO Stephanie Linnartz, among others.
The annual convention will be held in New York City Jan. 14-16 and is expected to bring together more than 6,200 brands and approximately 40,000 attendees from nearly 100 countries.
Complimentary registration is available to editorial members of the news media. For more information, visit the NRF 2024: Retail's Big Show press registration page.
About NRF
The National Retail Federation passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail thrive. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation's largest private-sector employer, contributing $3.9 trillion to annual GDP and supporting one in four U.S. jobs -- 52 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. nrf.com
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Original text here: https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/beautiful-co-founders-drew-barrymore-and-shae-hong-deliver-closing
