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Study Reveals Student Chemistry Scores Increased by 12.7% Using 3-D Game-Based Learning

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3 months ago

October 17, 2024

Independent researchers from North Carolina State University determined Plasma Games’ platform significantly increased students’ learning, motivation, and confidence for all genders, races, and socioeconomic statuses.

RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A recent scientifically-based experimental study, conducted by Dr. Leonard Annetta at East Carolina University, found that students using Plasma Games’ Sci-Ops: Global Defense video game increased their chemistry scores by 12.7% versus the control group, while increasing their desire to pursue a chemistry-related major in secondary school by 12.9%.

A team of researchers at North Carolina State, led by Dr. Teomara Rutherford, Associate Professor, recently found in a study that the experimental group of students increased their correct answers to end-of-course (EOC) questions by 19% after 20-30 minutes of gameplay.

Additionally, the North Carolina Depar tment of Commerce found that 61% of educators surveyed agreed that implementing the program into the curriculum was easy. Fifty-two percent (52%) of educators recommend that all schools utilize Sci-Ops: Global Defense as part of their curriculum. Sixty-three percent (63%) agreed that the platform was a helpful and appropriate supplement for their classes. The NCDOC has recommended continuing to fund the program in all school districts in the state partially based upon these survey results.

Plasma Games, a National Science Foundation award-winning education technology company, helps students master North Carolina standards-aligned science curriculum while increasing their desire to pursue STEM fields in the state. Plasma Games is being used in 75 of North Carolina’s 115 school districts, offering over 800 teachers and over 27,000 students access to the Sci-Ops: Global Defense science program.

Hunter Moore, Plasma Games Founder and CEO, explains: “Unlike other educational video games, Sci-Ops: Global Defense achieves the level of gameplay students are accustomed to. Sci-Ops fuses science standards with real technology applications and North Carolina STEM career paths inside an entertainment-quality 3D video game. Plasma Games helps educators inspire and equip students to pursue STEM/CTE careers. “

Katherine Gasper, an educator from Wake County Schools, further explains, “I have been using Plasma Games since 2019. No matter how many times I listen to their training, I’m always finding out about new features they’ve added. As a company, Plasma Games ‘sees’ teachers and responds to their needs and feedback to create a product that truly enhances students’ engagement in learning physical science while helping students see ‘themselves’ in potential STEM careers.”

“Students today are very tech savvy and enjoy games, especially video games, that are competitive. Plasma Games allow students to interactively engage in games while learning important concepts in science. It gives them a chance to analyze data, make choices in choosing variables, and see the results of these choices to build on their knowledge,” says Laura Barnett an educator from Brunswick County School District.

The Sci-Ops: Global Defense program includes a 3-D video game, lesson plans, literacy supports, hands-on investigations, scenario-based practice, data analysis resources, unit review activities, and a robust assessment system that tracks student progress and provides feedback.

About Plasma Games

Plasma Games, a Raleigh-based education technology company, equips students with standards-aligned tools to inspire and equip students for STEM careers using cutting-edge video games. Plasma Games has garnered many industry awards, nationally and internationally, including the “Best Educational Technology Company of 2021” by the North Carolina Technology Association and “Best Learning Game in the World” by the Games and Learning Alliance. Plasma Games connects North Carolina science standards to real-world technologies and STEM/CTE careers, improving student outcomes and introducing students to life-changing career pathways. Plasma Games believes in meeting students where they are with its innovative, fun, and educationally effective gameplay with a first-of-its-kind proven 3D video game platform. Explore how Plasma Games motivates students to learn about science at play.plasma.games.

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Made4net and Gather AI Partner to Enhance Supply Chain Accuracy and Efficiency

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23 minutes ago

January 15, 2025

WMS and AI-driven drone inventory technology streamline warehouse operations, improve inventory accuracy, and reduce costs

TEANECK, N.J., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Made4net, a global provider of cloud-based Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) & end-to-end supply chain execution software, and inventory intelligence solution Gather AI, are proud to announce their partnership. Together, the two companies deliver innovative inventory management solutions that empower joint customers like Barrett Distribution Centers and Taylor Logistics with WMS and AI-driven drone inventory technology to streamline operations, improve inventory accuracy, and reduce costs.

Joint customer, Barrett Distribution Centers, demonstrates the transformative impact of the Made4net and Gather AI partnership. By utilizing Gather AI’s advanced AI-based drone inventory technology with Made4net’s 3PL warehouse management system, Synapse 3PLExpert WMS, Barrett ensures unparalleled inventory accuracy for Stadium Goods, a consignment e-tailer specializing in high-value sneakers. The drones, equipped with computer image AI-driven software, autonomously scan and verify the placement of 500,000 pairs of shoes stored across complex warehouse layouts.

Similarly, Taylor Logistics has achieved faster and more cost-effective cycle counts for cases and pallets using the Gather AI solution in conjunction with Synapse 3PLExpert WMS. By automating inventory data collection and seamlessly syncing it back into the WMS, Taylor ensures real-time accuracy while optimizing operational efficiency.

“Partnering with Gather AI reinforces Made4net’s commitment to continue introducing innovative technology and delivering state-of-the-art solutions that drive supply chain excellence,” said Amit Levy, EVP of Sales and Strategy at Made4net. “By combining our robust WMS capabilities with Gather AI’s cutting-edge inventory intelligence technology, we’re helping our customers achieve new levels of accuracy, efficiency, and cost savings.”

“Gather AI’s mission is to empower warehouses with actionable insights that reduce costs and improve operations,” said Sankalp Arora, Ph.D., CEO & Co-Founder of Gather AI. “Collaborating with Made4net enables us to bring these benefits to more customers, helping them stay competitive in today’s fast-paced logistics landscape.”

About Made4net
Made4net is a leading global provider of best-in-class, cloud-based supply chain execution and warehouse management solutions for organizations of all sizes to improve the speed and efficiency of their supply chain. Visit www.made4net.com to learn more.

About Gather AI
Pittsburgh-based Gather AI is a market leader in supply chain AI to decrease the cost of inventory, improve productivity, and boost revenue. Visit www.gather.ai to learn more.

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ADP Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

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23 minutes ago

January 15, 2025

ROSELAND, N.J., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The board of directors of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADP) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.54 per share payable April 1, 2025 to shareholders of record on March 14, 2025.

About ADP (NASDAQ – ADP)
Designing better ways to work through cutting-edge products, premium services and exceptional experiences that enable people to reach their full potential. HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits and Payroll. Informed by data and designed for people. Learn more at ADP.com

ADP, the ADP logo, and Always Designing for People are trademarks of ADP, Inc.

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CobbleStone Software Announces 2025 Roadshow for Client CLM Training

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23 minutes ago

January 15, 2025

CobbleStone Software announces its 2025 Roadshow, “Fostering Your Future Through Industry-Leading CLM.”

PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CobbleStone Software – a recognized Leader in contract lifecycle management (CLM) according to the SPARK Matrix™ Report – is excited to announce its 2025 Roadshow for clients, “Fostering Your Future Through Industry-Leading CLM.” This immersive training will provide personalized learning, hands-on practice, and actionable insights for users of CobbleStone Contract Insight® contract management and eProcurement software.

“Through this event, we aim to provide a collaborative learning environment that encourages clients to navigate the complexities of contract management with ease and confidence using CobbleStone Contract Insight.” – Bradford Jones, VP of Sales & Marketing at CobbleStone

Improper or outdated contract management methods make operations difficult – and contract managers are feeling the heat. According to a World Commerce & Contracting survey of its members, 84 percent experience pressure for contract simplification (1). Thankfully, a strong contract management software solution that also supports continued learning and mastery can foster contract automation and a more straightforward process.

Such is the purpose of CobbleStone’s 2025 Roadshow for client training: to go above and beyond just providing an award-winning contract management solution and continue equipping contract managers with its widely praised learning and practice resources.

CobbleStone clients are encouraged to sign up for this can’t-miss CLM event with the following locations and dates:

> Orlando, Florida on April 25th

> Chicago, Illinois on May 16th

> Los Angeles, California on September 26th

> Dallas, Texas on October 24th

Click here to learn more and/or register for the event!

“Our 2025 Roadshow reflects our commitment to fostering client empowerment and equipping our users with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed,” says Bradford Jones, VP of Sales and Marketing at CobbleStone Software.

Contact CobbleStone Software for a free demo.

For more information, email Sales@CobbleStoneSoftware.com or call 866-330-0056.

About CobbleStone Software:

CobbleStone Software is a celebrated leader in contract management software solutions whose flagship CLM software solution – CobbleStone Contract Insight – expedites contract management, vendor management, eProcurement, and eSourcing processes while offering seamless integrations, ease-of-use, and high scalability. CobbleStone’s contract lifecycle management solutions provide simplified contract and vendor tracking, highly configurable email alerts, user-friendly calendar notifications, intelligent contract workflow automation, highly robust security options, streamlined authoring of contract templates with dynamic clauses, centralized revenue/cost management, detailed text indexing and searching, future-minded vendor/client ratings, robust document version control, custom contract management reports, speedy IntelliSign® electronic signatures, more intelligent contracts with VISDOM® artificial intelligence and machine learning, and more.

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