PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 15, 2024) - The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) has launched a month-long billboard and radio ad campaign from October 7 to November 3, 2024. The ads offer a positive message about the strength of immigrant communities and welcome all people to the U.S. The campaign will run in New Jersey, Colorado, New Hampshire, Florida, California, and Oregon.   more

ALISO VIEJO, California, Oct. 16 -- The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses issued the following news release: * * * Article in AACN Advanced Critical Care describes how a Minnesota academic medical center added immersive virtual reality sessions to its nurse residency program, demonstrating how the technology can be used for feedback and assessment of clinical competencies * * * A Minnesota academic medical center incorporated immersive virtual reality (IVR) into its nurse residenc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the publication of its 2024 Voter Guide, a critical resource designed to assist Muslims and their allies in California as they prepare to vote in the upcoming November general election. This year's voter guide emphasiz  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 16 -- The California Academy of Sciences issued the following news release: * * * The Academy will present the Fellows Medals, Distinguished Service Awards, and new Fellows on October 15, 2024 * * * The California Academy of Sciences is pleased to announce that 14 new members will join the ranks of the Academy Fellows, a governing group of more than 500 distinguished scientists and other leaders who have made notable contributions to scientific research, educa  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 16 -- The Milken Institute issued the following news release: (Washington, DC) -- The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation announced the 10 teams advancing to the Semifinalist Round of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech, with each team receiving $100,000 in funding. Responding to a global call for applications, this prize supports innovative solutions to expand access to tools necessary for financial inclusion across emerging and frontier markets. The Se  more

MILPITAS, California, Oct. 16 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: SEMI, the global industry association representing the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today released a report by its Energy Collaborative(EC) with recommendations on expanding low-carbon energy (LCE) availability in Taiwan. The report explores existing Taiwan energy policies and offers  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 16 -- The Stellar Development Foundation issued the following news release: At Meridian 2024 in London, U.K., the Stellar Development Foundation announced a new partnership with Mastercard to integrate the company's Crypto Credential solution with the Stellar network. Mastercard Crypto Credential, which helps verify interactions among consumers and businesses using blockchain networks, will be embedded in the Stellar ecosystem as the exclusive credentialing solu  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 16 -- The Stellar Development Foundation issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: Tala, the world's first financial platform for the global majority, today announced the launch of its non-custodial crypto wallet, powered by the Stellar network. This innovative offering is designed to give financially underserved communities the power to manage virtual assets with security, accessibility, and ease, deepening Tala's commitment to financial inclusion. Th  more