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SSP International Hires Largest and Most Diverse Faculty Cohort for 2024 Summer Science Program

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Summer Science Program welcomes a record-breaking 48 faculty representing a diversity in age, ethnicity, experience level and field of study.

NEW YORK, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, SSP International (SSP), a nonprofit offering inspiring science education immersion experiences, announced the hire of 48 faculty for its 2024 Summer Science Program. This faculty class is the largest and most diverse in the organization’s history, reflecting a spectrum of ages, ethnicities, degrees, experience levels, nationalities, fields of study and history with SSP.

“This milestone reflects our steadfast commitment to educating young minds and cultivating a more equitable future in science,” said Frank Steslow, CEO of SSP International. “These 2024 Summer Science Program faculty members will inspire and guide the next generation of scientific leaders. Together, we reaffirm our dedication to creating transformative opportunities and breaking down barriers in STEM education.”

As one of the nation’s longest-running research-based science education programs, Summer Science Program offers highly motivated high school students from around the world intensive science immersion experiences on college campuses. With this diverse new faculty team, the nonprofit will provide both exceptional scientific instruction and a set of role models to inspire passion for science in students of all backgrounds.

SSP International is thrilled to welcome outstanding faculty, including:

Dr. Rachel Avard is an assistant professor at Framingham State University and will serve as an associate academic director of the 2024 Summer Science Program in Biochemistry at Purdue University. Dr. Avard has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Assumption College and a doctorate, master’s in philosophy and master’s in chemistry from Columbia University. Dr. Avard received the Mary Miles Bibb Teaching Fellowship for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years for her commitment to diversity and inclusion in teaching.

Dr. Donovan Domingue is a professor of physics and astronomy at Georgia College and will serve as the academic director of the 2024 Summer Science Program in Astrophysics at Georgia College & State University. Domingue has a bachelor’s degree in physics from Louisiana State University and a doctorate in physics from the University of Alabama.

Dr. Michael Dubson is associate chair for undergraduate studies and senior instructor in the physics department at University of Colorado Boulder. This summer, he will serve as the academic director of the 2024 Summer Science Program in Astrophysics at the University of Colorado Boulder. Dubson holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign and a doctorate in condensed matter experimental physics from Cornell University.

Dr. Cassie Fallscheer is an astronomer in the Physics Department at Central Washington University and will serve as associate academic director of the 2024 Summer Science Program in Astrophysics at the University of Colorado Boulder. She received her bachelor’s in math and physics from California Polytechnic State University, a master’s of astronomy from Wesleyan University and a doctorate in astrophysics from the University of Heidelberg/Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg, Germany.

Dr. Mary Keithly is an associate professor in the Department of Mathematical and Natural Sciences at Chadron State College and will serve as an academic director of the 2024 Summer Science Program in Genomics at Purdue University. Keithly holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of MissouriSt. Louis and a doctorate in chemistry from Vanderbilt University. In 2023, she received the Teaching Excellence Award from the Nebraska State College System.

Dr. Melissa Lamanna is an assistant professor at Wagner College and will serve as an associate academic director of the 2024 Summer Science Program in Genomics at Purdue University. She earned an associate’s degree in chemistry and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Indiana University Southeast, as well as a doctorate in microbiology from Indiana University Bloomington.

Dr. Truong Le is senior professorial lecturer for the Department of Physics at American University and will serve as associate academic director of the 2024 Summer at Science Program in Astrophysics at New Mexico State University. Le has a bachelor’s degree in physics and chemical physics and a master’s in gravitational physics from Wichita State University and a doctorate in computational astrophysics from George Mason University.

Barb Martinez will serve as the site director of the 2024 Summer Science Program in Astrophysics at New Mexico Tech, returning for her 15th year with the program. She has a bachelor’s degree in education from the College of Santa Fe and is retired from her career as a high school teacher.

Kim McIntosh is a biology teacher and the chair of the science department at Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, Arizona. She will serve as the site director of the 2024 Summer Science Program in Genomics at Georgetown University. McIntosh is a first-generation college graduate and holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in biology from Arizona State University.

Dr. Fortune Ononiwu is an assistant professor of chemistry at Bennington College and will serve as an associate academic director of the 2024 Summer Science Program in Synthetic Chemistry at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Dr. Ononiwu received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Covenant University in Nigeria and his doctorate from Syracuse University.

Dr. Adam Rengstorf is the interim chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physics and an associate professor of physics and astronomy at Purdue University Northwest. He will serve as an academic director of the 2024 Summer Science Program in Astrophysics at New Mexico State University. Rengstorf is a first-generation college graduate and holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from Binghamton University and a doctorate in astronomy from Indiana University.

Al Shorey is a teacher and head of the math department at Darlington School, a co-ed boarding school in Georgia. He will serve as the site director of the 2024 Summer Science Program in Genomics at Purdue University. Shorey is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the United States Military Academy, a master’s in engineering management from the University of Missouri at Rolla and a master’s in civil engineering from the University of Tennessee.

Rob Steinman is a science teacher at The Hill School, a coeducational preparatory boarding school in Pennsylvania. He will serve as the site director of the 2024 Summer Science Program in Genomics at New Mexico State University. Steinman has a bachelor’s degree in physics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina.

About SSP International
SSP International is a nonprofit offering inspiring science immersion experiences. Founded in 1959, its mission is to provide opportunities to accelerate learning, doing and belonging in science. SSP International’s flagship program is Summer Science Program, a leading education experience for exceptional high school students in astrophysics, biochemistry, genomics and more. For more information, visit summerscience.org and follow Summer Science Program on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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Phone: (212) 337-8870
Email: jocelin@thetascgroup.com

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Huawei Cloud in France: Building an AI-Native Cloud to Amplify Intelligence on the Tech Stage

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PARIS, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — HUAWEI CONNECT 2024 PARIS commenced today, featuring the first Huawei Cloud Summit France. Huawei Cloud is building an AI-native cloud through systematic innovation and service reshaping. Moving forward, Huawei Cloud will continue to drive innovation in both the “AI for Cloud” and “Cloud for AI” directions, accelerating the intelligent transformation across industries in France.

Jacqueline Shi, President of Huawei Cloud Global Marketing and Sales Service, delivered a welcome speech in her digital presence built using Huawei Cloud MetaStudio. She stated, “Innovation is the heart of our success, our competitiveness, and our growth. That’s why we invest heavily in R&D to bring you the most secure and reliable cloud services possible, including cloud native, AI, and big data. In Europe, Huawei Cloud has collaborated with over 500 local partners to deliver a wide range of industry-specific solutions and proven expertise, enabling European businesses to expedite their cloud adoption, leverage global resources, and achieve leapfrog growth.”

In his keynote speech, William Dong, President of Huawei Cloud Marketing, highlighted the importance of AI in building economic moats. To this end, Huawei Cloud launches Pangu models to enable intelligent upgrades across industries, with over 400 use cases in 30 industries now benefiting from Huawei Cloud’s AI-native cloud infrastructure that extends cutting-edge technologies and premium experiences to European customers. On the tech stage, Huawei Cloud is set to amplify intelligence.

Huawei Cloud’s AI-native strategy has been a cornerstone of the company’s innovation. This strategy is twofold: AI for Cloud and Cloud for AI, marking significant advancements in Huawei Cloud’s capabilities. “AI for Cloud” means integrating Pangu models with cloud services for product R&D, data governance, security, and O&M to make them more intelligent and efficient.

With full-stack systemic innovations, “Cloud for AI” covers data centers, cloud platform architectures, and infrastructure services, enabling efficient and high-performance data preparation, training, inference, and application of foundation models. The distributed cloud database GaussDB features high performance, high intelligence, and easy migration. Huawei Cloud Stack 8.5 provides more than 120 locally deployed cloud services and 50 industry-specific solutions, building the optimal hybrid cloud for intelligent transformation.

At this summit, Huawei Cloud officially released the Flexus cloud services for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in France. Flexus feature flexible specifications, AI-driven high speed, 6x burst speed, compute hot upgrade, and ultimate experience.

Presently, Huawei Cloud has more than 500 customers, partners, and developers in France. Song Wanying, President of Huawei Cloud France, shared insights on fostering business growth through cloud innovation and introduced new media & entertainment, e-commerce, and retail solutions for the French market, furthering intelligent initiatives.

Huawei Cloud has upgraded media services in a 3E approach: efficiency, experience, and evolution. For instance, AIGC for virtual humans can significantly reduce the time required for short video production from days to mere minutes. In terms of experience, Huawei Cloud leverages its self-developed RTP protocol to minimize latency to 500 ms and reduce frame freezing to 10%. For business model evolution, Huawei Cloud offers virtual human technology to facilitate efficient video production, leading to new business opportunities and growth.

In retail and e-commerce, Huawei Cloud has developed the B.R.A.N.D. model to assist retailers in driving innovation and growth. Through professional services, deterministic operations, security, reliability, and 16 sub-scenario solutions, B.R.A.N.D. enables retailers to build agile, efficient, and secure business systems.

In terms of ecosystem expansion, Huawei Cloud has partnered with Station F, the world’s largest startup incubator, to launch a sustainability-themed incubation program. This program aims to provide comprehensive support for startups, including cloud resources, investment opportunities, and dedicated office spaces. Additionally, Huawei Cloud and 20 ecosystem partners have unveiled the Industry Partner Innovation Program at the summit.

This two-day event features a packed agenda, including the partner forum and the Cloud Native Elite Club (CNEC) roundtable. At this year’s HUAWEI CONNECT Europe, CNEC returned to Europe and invited its first members to join this technical community built for European technology pioneers.

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ALBERT GAHFI, NEWCO CAPITAL GROUP CEO, NOMINATED FOR THE U.S. FINTECH AWARDS’ INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR

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NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NewCo Capital Group is proud to announce that Albert Gahfi, CEO of NewCo Capital Group and Co-Founder and Director of Bizcap, has been nominated for the prestigious Innovator of the Year Award by the U.S. FinTech Awards. This recognition highlights Albert’s groundbreaking contributions to the FinTech sector and his dedication to founding companies that empower small businesses with forward-thinking capital solutions.

We are focused on what’s next—continuing to build the tools and services that will drive the future of FinTech

As a proven enterprise-building founder and CEO, Albert co-founded Kings Cash Group and oversaw its merger with a large FinTech consortium that included an SEC-registered fund. As the Co-Founder and CEO of NewCo Capital Group, Capytal.com, and NewCo Canada, as well as the co-founder of Melbourne-based BizCap, Albert’s global expansion strategy has led to the opening of offices in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and a recently announced strategic initiative in Asia via Singapore.

The nomination for Innovator of the Year underscores NewCo’s commitment to reshaping how small-to-medium businesses and enterprise companies access financing. Since its founding, NewCo has remained at the forefront of Specialty Finance within the FinTech sector, continually creating custom capital solutions that leverage advanced technology, nuanced underwriting, and a deep understanding of client needs.

Bruce Gurvitsch, Chief Revenue Officer for NewCo Capital Group and Capytal.com, commended the nomination, stating, “Albert’s nomination for Innovator of the Year reflects his unwavering pursuit of excellence—a drive that defines our mission at NewCo. We’re committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in FinTech, ensuring that SMBs have access to the capital they need for growth, job creation, and long-term success.”

NewCo and its affiliate companies have transformed traditional financing models, making it easier, faster, and more efficient for businesses to secure funding. With over $1.8 billion deployed across 40,000+ businesses globally, NewCo continues to lead the charge in specialized financing and working capital.

Reflecting on the nomination, Gahfi remarked, ‘This recognition from the U.S. FinTech Awards validates our efforts and inspires us to continue delivering the most innovative solutions to the market.’ He emphasized NewCo’s long-term vision, adding, ‘We are focused on what’s next—continuing to build the tools and services that will drive the future of FinTech. Our mission has always been to empower small businesses globally.’

For more information about NewCo Capital Group, visit www.NewCoCapitalGroup.com or email Info@NewCoCapitalGroup.com.

About NewCo Capital Group & Capytal.com

Founded in 2020, NewCo Capital Group and its affiliate companies empower SMBs globally with fast, accessible financing and funding. The companies have successfully deployed $1.8 billion to over 40,000 SMBs while maintaining a 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating.

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Enrollsy Unveils Brand Refresh and New Website to Enhance Enrollment Experience for Schools, Camps, Nonprofits, and More

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LEHI, Utah, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Enrollsy, the platform dedicated to making enrollment simple and accessible for organizations of all sizes, is thrilled to announce its brand refresh and launch of a new website at www.enrollsy.com. With a renewed focus on simplifying enrollment processes and delivering unparalleled support, Enrollsy’s brand refresh reinforces its commitment to empowering non-technical professionals with a seamless, user-friendly experience.

Enrollsy is online enrollment software made easy.

The name “Enrollsy” reflects the platform’s mission: combining “enroll” and “easy” to describe a solution that effortlessly manages the enrollment process—from sign-up to payments and communications—without requiring technical expertise or IT support. Enrollsy’s customizable platform is designed to solve enrollment challenges and make life easier for administrators everywhere.

Empowering Purpose, Mission, Vision, and Values

Driven by a purpose to create an exceptional experience from the first interaction to ongoing support, Enrollsy ensures every aspect of its service is tailored to customer needs. Enrollsy’s mission—to provide an amazing enrollment experience to 10 million people in a single year—drives the platform to innovate, simplify, and perfect enrollment solutions for organizations managing data, payments, and communications.

Enrollsy envisions a world where education, enrichment, and connection drive better outcomes, helping organizations fulfill their missions. As a trusted partner, Enrollsy shares its values with customers by prioritizing consistency, honoring commitments, and maintaining clear, actionable communication.

Unmatched Customer Experiences

Enrollsy’s brand refresh also highlights its commitment to delivering value through real-life customer success stories. Elizabeth Fizer, owner of Fizer Fine Art, shares, “Enrollsy transformed our registration process from an absolute nightmare to easily manageable. Their unmatched customer service and ability to tailor the software to meet our specific needs allowed us to offer flexible schedules and simplified invoicing—enabling me to focus on my family during a busy registration period. Parents found it easy and intuitive, which only enhanced our customer experience.”

Similarly, Matthew Vinson from Common Ground on the Hill, a nonprofit, noted, “Enrollsy exceeded our expectations by listening to our unique needs and creating a system that integrates with our existing applications seamlessly. They understood our operations and provided features we needed, making the registration process efficient and stress-free.”

Visit the New Enrollsy Website

Enrollsy’s reimagined website offers a refreshed look at how the platform simplifies enrollment, billing, and communication for education, enrichment, and nonprofit organizations across the U.S., Australia, and Canada. Visitors are invited to explore www.enrollsy.com to discover how Enrollsy’s solutions are transforming the enrollment experience and simplifying administrative processes.

About Enrollsy Enrollsy provides a complete, easy-to-use solution for managing enrollments, payments, and participant communications. Designed for non-technical professionals, Enrollsy’s mission is to simplify enrollment for organizations while delivering unmatched support and flexibility. Visit www.enrollsy.com to learn more about how Enrollsy is shaping the future of enrollment.

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