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Newswise: Atlantic Health System and Vouched Partner to Improve Digital Access to Health Care
Released: 18-Jan-2022 4:20 PM EST
Atlantic Health System and Vouched Partner to Improve Digital Access to Health Care
Atlantic Health System

To help improve the patient experience while offering enhanced online safety, Atlantic Health System, a nationally recognized leader in innovative and high-quality health care, has partnered with Vouched, a leading developer of artificial intelligence and computer vision for real-time identity verification.

   
Released: 18-Jan-2022 3:00 PM EST
Missouri S&T expert available to discuss 5G effects on airlines
Missouri University of Science and Technology

Dr. Kurt Kosbar, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, works in the area of communication, signal processing and telemetry and can offer insight on commercial carriers' concerns with 5G telephone communication.

   
Released: 13-Jan-2022 3:45 PM EST
Researchers Produce System to Predict Passenger Flow to Increase Airport Efficiency
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Research in Manufacturing & Service Operations Management reveals a method to improve decision making within airport operations by producing accurate traveler forecasts in real-time.

   
Newswise: Danforth Center Expands Innovation Team
Released: 13-Jan-2022 10:00 AM EST
Danforth Center Expands Innovation Team
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Elliott Kellner, PhD, has joined the Center as Senior Program Manager. As part of the Innovation Team, Kellner manages the Danforth Center’s Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) and Center for AgTech and Location Science Technologies (CATALST) programs.

Released: 12-Jan-2022 12:40 PM EST
Hertz Foundation Names Wendy Connors as Chief Development Officer
The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation

The Hertz Foundation has named Wendy Connors as its new chief development officer to oversee all aspects of fundraising, including solicitation of principal gifts, campaign planning, program design, and volunteer and board partnerships.

   
Newswise: Lawrence Livermore makes Glassdoor’s 2022 ‘Best Places to Work’ list
Released: 12-Jan-2022 11:05 AM EST
Lawrence Livermore makes Glassdoor’s 2022 ‘Best Places to Work’ list
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

For the fourth consecutive year, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2022.

Newswise: Economic Impact: Sandia spends $3.9B, exceeds small-business goals
12-Jan-2022 4:00 AM EST
Economic Impact: Sandia spends $3.9B, exceeds small-business goals
Sandia National Laboratories

Supporting a growing workforce and a wide range of businesses, Sandia National Laboratories contributed an all-time high of $3.9 billion into the economy during fiscal year 2021.

Released: 11-Jan-2022 2:20 PM EST
Maryland Smith Launches ‘Blockchain Business Imperative’ Certificate Program
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Maryland Smith’s new online certificate program is designed to help leaders identify how blockchain technology can enable them to innovate and drive growth in their businesses.

   
Released: 10-Jan-2022 1:30 PM EST
Sports teams instill sense of hope during pandemic
University of Georgia

In the wake of COVID-19, sport brands that post frequent and transparent responses focused on fostering a sense of togetherness in their communities are more likely to instill feelings in their fans of hope and security, according to a new study by the University of Georgia.

   
Newswise: Advertising plays key role in satellite TV success, study shows
Released: 10-Jan-2022 10:05 AM EST
Advertising plays key role in satellite TV success, study shows
University of Notre Dame

A new study from the University of Notre Dame documents the role of advertising to help explain satellite operators’ continued success.

Newswise: Ultra Safe Nuclear licenses ORNL method to 3D print advanced reactor components
Released: 10-Jan-2022 9:20 AM EST
Ultra Safe Nuclear licenses ORNL method to 3D print advanced reactor components
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

A novel method to 3D print components for nuclear reactors, developed by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been licensed by Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation.

   
Newswise: Algorithm helps robots avoid obstacles in their path
Released: 9-Jan-2022 9:05 PM EST
Algorithm helps robots avoid obstacles in their path
University of South Australia

Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed an algorithm that helps robots avoid hitting humans and other moving obstacles in their path when carrying out tasks.

Released: 6-Jan-2022 12:05 PM EST
Employee training pays off with fewer layoffs
Cornell University

Companies that invested more in employee training before the pandemic were less likely to lay off their employees and reduce their workforces to cope with pandemic-related financial pressures, according to new Cornell University.

Released: 30-Dec-2021 11:15 AM EST
Kasm Technologies Releases Workspaces on DigitalOcean Marketplace
KASM Technologies

Kasm Workspaces is available on the DigitalOcean Marketplace as a 1-Click Application to provide automated cloud deployment for Desktop as a Service (DaaS), Virtualized Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), application streaming, and remote browser isolation services.

Newswise: NUS engineers bring a soft touch to commercial robotics
Released: 27-Dec-2021 11:05 PM EST
NUS engineers bring a soft touch to commercial robotics
National University of Singapore (NUS)

Inspired by the natural dexterity of the human hand, a team of engineers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has created a reconfigurable hybrid robotics system that is able to grip a variety of objects: from the small, soft and delicate to the large, heavy and bulky.

   
Newswise: 3 Sales-Boosting Techniques by Adding New Value to Old Products
Released: 24-Dec-2021 8:55 AM EST
3 Sales-Boosting Techniques by Adding New Value to Old Products
Chulalongkorn University

The current market is fiercely competitive with a wide array of products and services. Chula Business School professor recommends three simple ways to make products and services stand out and touch consumers’ hearts by adding new value to boost sales.

Newswise: How Generalist and Specialist CEOs Compare in the Eyes of Independent Directors
Released: 24-Dec-2021 8:50 AM EST
How Generalist and Specialist CEOs Compare in the Eyes of Independent Directors
Chulalongkorn University

The benefits and drawbacks of generalist CEOs – those with the talent and skill to manage companies in various industries – have been fiercely debated in contemporary research. Some research touts generalist CEOs’ varied professional experiences and ability to launch a wide range of strategic initiatives.

Released: 23-Dec-2021 11:55 AM EST
­­­­Are you talking to a chatbot? Would you like to?
University of Florida

The helpful person guiding you through your online purchase might not be a person at all. As artificial intelligence and natural language processing advance, we often don’t know if we are talking to a person or an AI-powered chatbot, says Tom Kelleher, an advertising professor in the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications.

Released: 22-Dec-2021 3:35 PM EST
McDonald’s seems to be focusing on kids in lower-middle income countries, social media posts suggest
BMJ

Fast food giant McDonald’s seems to be focusing on kids in lower middle income countries, with more Instagram posts, price promotions, and child friendly marketing than is evident for wealthier nations, reveals an analysis of the company’s social media marketing across 15 countries and published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

   
Released: 20-Dec-2021 11:45 AM EST
Kasm Technologies Announces Partnership with VirtualGL Open-Source Project
KASM Technologies

Kasm Technologies, a software provider of container streaming platforms, has partnered with VirtualGL to support GPU acceleration on shared GPUs.

Newswise: Cybersecurity Professor Analyzes Economic Cost of Critical Infrastructure Disruptions
Released: 20-Dec-2021 11:05 AM EST
Cybersecurity Professor Analyzes Economic Cost of Critical Infrastructure Disruptions
University at Albany, State University of New York

The researchers developed a new analytical model that simulates economic losses caused by disruptions of varying lengths and severity on the 10 most impacted critical infrastructure sectors.

   
Released: 20-Dec-2021 10:20 AM EST
If You Need Help at Work, Ditch Email, Text and Ask in Person
Cornell University

According to new Cornell University research, asking in person for help maximizes one’s chance of getting a “yes.” If you must ask from a distance, though, choose video or a phone call, rather than email or a text, the researchers found.

   
Released: 17-Dec-2021 3:20 PM EST
From the Bench to Biotech Venture Capital
The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation

Hertz Fellows Judy Savitskaya, Katie Bodner Spielberg, and Kelly Moynihan transitioned to biotech venture capital after receiving their PhDs in bioengineering, enabling them to work closely with forward-thinking entrepreneurs and promising new biotechnologies.

   
Newswise: Sanford Burnham Prebys strengthens executive leadership team
Released: 17-Dec-2021 1:00 PM EST
Sanford Burnham Prebys strengthens executive leadership team
Sanford Burnham Prebys

Sanford Burnham Prebys is pleased to announce several new appointments to its executive leadership team, fortifying the Institute’s position as a world leader in nonprofit biomedical research.

Released: 16-Dec-2021 12:05 PM EST
UNH Research Amidst COVID-19 Finds Leadership Style May Impact Crisis Outcomes
University of New Hampshire

New research shows during the COVID-19 pandemic varying responses from world leaders influenced infection outcomes. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire took a closer look at international leadership styles and found global leaders that had a rational, problem-solving approach toward the crisis were associated with fewer country-wide infections.

Released: 16-Dec-2021 8:05 AM EST
Maryland Smith Unveils Tech Management MBA and Graduate Certificate Program
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

University of Maryland schools of business, engineering and public policy collaborate to deliver skills leaders need to successfully identify and implement technology across their organizations and markets. The program begins in August 2022.

   
Released: 15-Dec-2021 4:45 PM EST
The Latest Mental Health Research and Feature News in the Mental Health Channel on Newswise
Newswise

The Latest Mental Health Research and Feature News in the Mental Health Channel on Newswise

       
Newswise: $30M gift to establish the Ronald Weiser Center for Prostate Cancer at Michigan Medicine
Released: 15-Dec-2021 3:35 PM EST
$30M gift to establish the Ronald Weiser Center for Prostate Cancer at Michigan Medicine
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

The Ronald Weiser Center for Prostate Cancer will aim to elevate and optimize the health care experience for patients with prostate cancer and their families by investing in staff, infrastructure, technologies and education as well as research into the disease and its treatment.

   
Released: 15-Dec-2021 9:50 AM EST
16 Stocks to Watch in 2022
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Maryland Smith’s David Kass, who blogs about Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway and the stock market, narrows his semi-annual stocks-to-watch list “amid rising uncertainties.”

Released: 14-Dec-2021 7:05 AM EST
Maryland Smith’s Dilip Madan Named IAQF/Northfield Financial Engineer of the Year
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Maryland Smith's Dilip B. Madan is recognized for contributing to the advancement of quantitative finance as the 2021 IAQF/Northfield Financial Engineer of the Year.

Released: 13-Dec-2021 5:30 PM EST
Will you check your emails over Christmas?
University of South Australia

When the holiday season rolls around, will you get to relax, or do you let work creep into your down time? If you fit in the latter category and can’t seem to keep work at bay, you may be putting your health at risk, according to research from the University of South Australia.

   
Newswise: High-speed internet crucial to rural small businesses
Released: 13-Dec-2021 4:50 PM EST
High-speed internet crucial to rural small businesses
South Dakota State University

A survey in five small communities in eastern South Dakota showed 94% of business owners recognized how important high-speed internet is to their operations and to community growth.

Newswise:Video Embedded world-health-organization-and-st-jude-children-s-research-hospital-to-dramatically-increase-global-access-to-childhood-cancer-medicines
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Released: 13-Dec-2021 8:45 AM EST
World Health Organization and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to dramatically increase global access to childhood cancer medicines
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

The Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines, the first of its kind, will provide an uninterrupted supply of quality-assured childhood cancer medicines to low- and middle-income countries. St. Jude is making a six-year, $200 million investment to launch the platform, which will provide medicines at no cost to countries participating in the pilot phase. This is the largest financial commitment for a global effort in childhood cancer medicines to date.

   
Newswise: Who’s got your mail? Google and Microsoft, mostly
Released: 13-Dec-2021 8:00 AM EST
Who’s got your mail? Google and Microsoft, mostly
University of California San Diego

Who really sends, receives and, most importantly perhaps, stores your business’ email? Most likely Google and Microsoft, unless you live in China or Russia. And the market share for these two companies keeps growing.

   
Released: 13-Dec-2021 7:00 AM EST
New Prediction Model Shows Increased Financial Distress of For-Profit Hospitals
Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School

A Johns Hopkins Carey Business School analysis of nationwide data from all U.S. hospitals estimated that the average probability of hospital financial distress in 2020 increased to 28.5 percent, only about a half percentage point higher than in the previous year. But more significantly, the estimated financial distress of for-profit hospitals increased to 39.1 percent during the tumultuous year of the coronavirus outbreak – about seven percentage points higher than in 2019.

Released: 10-Dec-2021 6:15 PM EST
Working abroad can mean goodbye to your partner’s career – employers not paying enough attention
University of Vaasa

Living abroad has a significant impact on the career identities, career capital development and subjective well-being of expatriate partners.

Released: 10-Dec-2021 6:10 PM EST
City centres could lose £3 billion due to permanent changes caused by Covid-19, new study reveals
University of Sheffield

In 2022 the average UK worker will be working from home 20 per cent more (one day a week) than they were prior to the pandemic, having huge consequences for retail and hospitality industries

Released: 10-Dec-2021 12:05 PM EST
Consumer Research Explores ‘Banking Happiness’ to Cope with Future Sadness
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Maryland Smith’s Ali Faraji-Rad identifies and examines “banking happiness” as a phenomenon through which consumers hang on to happy moments to cope with future sadness. The work is newly published in the Journal of Consumer of Research.

   
Newswise: Researchers study hedge fund model for complex societal problems
Released: 10-Dec-2021 6:05 AM EST
Researchers study hedge fund model for complex societal problems
Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences

A hedge fund designed to pool money together for the public good could tackle a niche of problems that governments, non-profit organizations and for-profit companies all struggle with solving.



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