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Rose-Hulman Ranked Top 20 Nationally in Wall Street Journal’s 2024 Best Colleges in America

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In the Wall Street Journal 2024 Best Colleges subcategories, Rose-Hulman earned No. 1 rankings in both learning opportunities and learning facilities, with students specifically citing interactions with faculty, collaboration with other students, available campus workspaces, and satisfaction with physical classroom/teaching spaces. Rose-Hulman ranked second in the nation in the likelihood of students recommending the college to others, and fourth in career preparation.

Rose-Hulman also earned the No. 1 ranking in undergraduate engineering for the 25th consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best College Guide. The ranking comes from an annual survey of college engineering deans and senior faculty across America.

In response to these recent rankings, President Robert A. Coons stated, “At Rose-Hulman, we believe that a high-quality, immersive, and engaging educational environment with state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities is paramount to our longstanding commitment to inspiring and preparing our students for lives of purpose and success. Our internship and co-op program provides our students with the opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience and build professional connections. By their junior year, 90% of our students have had at least one internship, co-op, or research experience. Our impressive placement rate of over 98% for the entire graduating class has been consistent for the last two decades.”

The President continued, “We believe that a strong return on investment is achieved through the combination of our high-quality education, cutting-edge facilities, and exceptional career opportunities. These elements inspire our students to achieve their maximum potential and turn their dreams into reality.”

Experiences by senior chemical engineering major Courtney Valmore were cited by the Wall Street Journal. She has benefitted from summer internships with Procter & Gamble, Eli Lilly and Company and Endress+Hauser, strong relationships with campus faculty and staff members, Rose-Hulman’s alumni network, and student leadership roles to earn multiple career opportunities – even before beginning her last year at Rose-Hulman.

“It’s been a lot of hard work, but Rose-Hulman has set me up for the future, and I’m not the only student who can attest to that fact. Coming here (from Indianapolis) has been everything that I thought it would be,” said Valmore, who is a Noblitt Scholar who is serving her third year as Student Government Association president. “Rose-Hulman is so accommodating to its students. They want to see them succeed.”

An example, according to Valmore, is how the college created a special two-hour convocation period, with no classes or laboratory sessions, during the fall quarter academic quarter – providing an opportunity for all students to attend the Office of Career Services’ Fall Career Fair. A total of 283 companies attended last year’s event and even more are expected to fill the Sports and Recreation Center’s fieldhouse on September 27.

Also, alumni helped make internship opportunities available for Valmore and other students.

“Rose’s alumni network is incredible and so valuable,” said Valmore.

Rankings for the Wall Street Journal’s America’s Best College 2024 guide resulted from one of the largest ever independent surveys of college students in the U.S., with more than 60,000 undergraduates and recent undergraduate alumni. They provided feedback to College Pulse on colleges that are a great value in terms of tuition, learning environment, degree completion, and the likelihood of a higher salary after graduation.

See more about the college’s rankings and distinctions at http://www.rose-hulman.edu/rankings.

Rose-Hulman’s Early Action deadline to apply for the 2024-25 school year is Nov. 1, 2023. Apply at http://www.rose-hulman.edu/apply.

About Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Founded in 1874, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is dedicated to preparing its students with the world’s best undergraduate science, engineering and mathematics education in an environment infused with innovation, intellectual rigor, and individualized attention. The institute is consistently recognized nationally as an elite STEM school for distinctions that include faculty excellence, return on investment, value-added, and career services. Career placement is near 100 percent year after year. Located in Terre Haute, Indiana, Rose-Hulman has an enrollment of more than 2,200 students. Learn more at rose-hulman.edu.

DROPBOX PHOTO AVAILABILITY:
A Dropbox with latest Rose-Hulman campus images can be found at:
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Please credit: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology/Bryan Cantwell

ROSE-HULMAN B-ROLL VIDEO:
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Dale H. Long, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 8128778418, [email protected], www.rose-hulman.edu

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Summit Public Schools’ Opacity Demonstrates Need for Oversight and Transparency in Digital Education Programs

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Key New NEPC Research Brief Takeaway: Summit’s bold claims of success stand in contrast to its weak responses to a public records request, revealing shortcomings in policies governing school performance, digital educational programs, protection of student data, and school funding.

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 21st, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Businesses can be expected to claim success. But when children’s education and taxpayer dollars are at stake, reasonable transparency should also be expected.

Summit Public Schools (SPS), a California-based charter school network financially supported by hundreds of millions of dollars in technology-industry contributions, is widely promoted nationally as a success story to be emulated. Marketing for SPS claims that its innovative curriculum and instruction, anchored in its proprietary digital platform, leads to extraordinary percentages of its students being eligible for, accepted into, and graduating from college.

SPS’s boasts of success and its national prominence make understanding its story a useful way to gain insight into how Silicon Valley funds and markets education initiatives. To that end, Alex Molnar, Faith Boninger and Anna Noble, all of the University of Colorado Boulder, along with Meenakshi Mani of the University of Edinburgh, authored We Need Better Education Policy. Summit Public Schools Shows Why.

The research brief analyzes the documents SPS provided in response to a request for public records bearing on its reports of students’ academic success, its curriculum and instruction program, its proprietary digital platform, its protection of student data, its funding, and the validity and reliability of its assessments. The limited records SPS ultimately provided failed to support its claims of student academic success and did not demonstrate the validity or reliability of learning outcomes assessments. Nor did the records illuminate the pedagogical decisions embedded in SPS’s learning platform or its safeguards for student data and privacy. And although the financial statements SPS provided did not identify the sources of the large contributions it received, publicly available information suggests that tech industry donors provided significant funding and in-kind contributions. Such donors are likely to benefit from the development, promotion, and adoption of digital educational platforms such as that used by SPS.

Summit Public Schools provides a powerful example of inadequacies in policy related to transparency and accountability around school performance, digital educational programs, protection of student data, and school funding. For example, although California’s open records statute explicitly includes charter schools, its lack of an enforcement mechanism allows well-funded organizations like SPS to avoid meaningful compliance.

SPS’s inability to provide records demonstrating the academic success it claims suggests the need for greater oversight of performance. Its inability or unwillingness to identify key elements of its proprietary digital platform reveals inadequacies in state policy overseeing digital educational platforms and protecting student data. Its financial records indicate inadequate reporting requirements for sources and amounts of non-public funding. Finally, SPS demonstrates how nominally nonprofit charter school organizations evade public oversight and provide technology companies and their investors with both a market for their products and a continually renewing source of valuable data from young people.

The new research brief from Molnar, Boninger, Noble, and Mani provides state policymakers with recommendations for oversight and accountability to protect the public interest and to ensure the transparency of digital educational programs.

Find We Need Better Education Policy. Summit Public Schools Shows Why, by Alex Molnar, Faith Boninger, Anna Noble, and Meenakshi Mani, at:
https://nepc.colorado.edu/publication/summit-2023

The National Education Policy Center (NEPC), a university research center housed at the University of Colorado Boulder School of Education, sponsors research, produces policy briefs, and publishes expert third-party reviews of think tank reports. NEPC publications are written in accessible language and are intended for a broad audience that includes academic experts, policymakers, the media, and the general public. Our mission is to provide high-quality information in support of democratic deliberation about education policy. We are guided by the belief that the democratic governance of public education is strengthened when policies are based on sound evidence and support a multiracial society that is inclusive, kind, and just. Visit us at: http://nepc.colorado.edu

Media Contact

Alex Molnar, National Education Policy Center, (480) 797-7261, [email protected], https://nepc.colorado.edu/

Faith Boninger, National Education Policy Center, (480) 390-6736, [email protected], https://nepc.colorado.edu/

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Innovative Health Brings EP Labs’ Carbon Emissions into Focus with New Sustainability Calculator

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“At Innovative Health, we’re committed to giving hospital leaders the information and tools they need to move their environmental sustainability efforts forward in a substantial and quantifiable way,” Ferreira added. “Even a simple tool, like our emissions reduction calculator, can make a huge difference when it comes to arming clients with the knowledge and data they need to make informed decisions.”

Today, healthcare is responsible for almost 5 percent of all carbon emissions, and more than 80 percent of those emissions come from the supply chain. Each device used in a standard EP lab procedure contributes up to the equivalent of 10 pounds of CO2, and an average of 5.9 devices used in EP procedures can be reprocessed, rather than simply being used and discarded. By implementing a complete reprocessing program, EP labs could effectively cut their per-procedure greenhouse gas contribution in half.

To learn more about how EP labs can reduce their carbon footprints with EP reprocessing, check out Innovative Health’s informational video and emissions reduction calculator here.

About Innovative Health
Innovative Health is an advanced medical device reprocessing company that offers smarter utilization of medical devices in hospitals’ cardiology and electrophysiology programs.

Media Contact

Lori Luechtefeld, WIT Strategy for Innovative Health, 310-210-4757, [email protected], https://innovative-health.com

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Dr. Gary Nakhuda to Present Insights on Mosaic Embryo Transfer at CFAS Annual Meeting 2023

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Mosaicism is a subject of ongoing debate within the field, particularly with the increased sensitivity of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology. While NGS has improved the ability to detect mosaicism, questions persist about its impact on successful pregnancies.

Dr. Gary Nakhuda explains, “Embryonic mosaicism refers to the co-existence of cells with normal chromosome complements and others with apparent abnormalities. While the ability to detect mosaicism can be highly informative, we are recognizing that many of these embryos have the remarkable ability to apparently self-correct and may still result in healthy outcomes.”

Nevertheless, debate persist regarding the transfer of mosaic embryos. This underscores the importance of facilitating patient access to genetic counseling resources, particularly when mosaicism emerges in PGT-A results.

Dr. Taylor, co-director of Olive Fertility Centre, emphasizes their commitment to patient-centered care grounded in scientific research: “Our dedication to advancing knowledge, exemplified by Dr. Nakhuda’s work, empowers Olive to enhance our patients’ chances of achieving pregnancy and delivering healthy babies.”

Dr. Gary Nakhuda’s presentation promises to be a significant contribution to the CFAS 2023 event, offering valuable insights that could shape the future of reproductive medicine. Olive Fertility Centre is honored to participate in the ongoing conversation and progress within the field, with a focus on scientific excellence and patient well-being.

Olive Fertility Centre (olivefertility.com) is one Canada’s leading fertility centres with clinics in Vancouver, Surrey, Victoria, and Kelowna. We offer an award-winning IVF lab, personal care teams, and innovative programs including specialized genetic testing, egg freezing, and prenatal NIPT testing.

Media Contact

Mairi Campbell, Personae Concepts, 1 7788855300, [email protected], Personae.ca

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Mployer Advisor Announces 2023 Winners of Third Annual ‘Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards’ in Northern Ohio

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Mployer Advisor has named more than 500 winners in over 50 regions as part of its third annual 2023 awards. The class of 2023 winners account for less than 5% of all brokerages nationwide

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Mployer Advisor, the leading independent platform for employers to research, review, and evaluate insurance brokers has named over 500 winners across more than 50 regions as part of its third annual “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards” for 2023. Mployer Advisor’s Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award Program evaluates brokers based on breadth and depth of experience across employer industries, sizes, insurance products, and employer reviews. We recognize esteemed brokers that demonstrate market-leading competencies and a proven track record of success among employers, insurance providers, and peers.

Our team is proud to recognize this group of 2023 top-rated insurance advisors as part of our third annual Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards,”‥said Brian Freeman, the Founder and CEO of Mployer Advisor. “Employer-sponsored healthcare and benefits cover over 150M Americans. Who an employer selects as their benefits advisor has more impact on employee cost and satisfaction with their healthcare than who an employer chooses as the insurance carrier. We have rated these brokerages utilizing sophisticated, industry-first algorithms, and we applaud the winners’ demonstrated commitment to service, quality, and positive employer feedback.”

Mployer Advisor determined the winners of the third annual “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award” by analyzing each brokerage based on historical data, online reviews, their M Score rating, and demonstrated business experience.

The Northern Ohio job market is one of the most competitive in the U.S. Midwest, employing more than 2 million people. Offering competitive employee benefits is a critical factor in hiring top talent for the region’s employers. Finding and partnering with a highly rated insurance consultant is imperative to retaining talent in any market.

The recipients of the 2023 “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards” for Northern Ohio are as follows:

The above winners are a snapshot of Mployer Advisor’s matrices and proprietary M Score on June 15, 2023. To view a full list of consultants in Northern Ohio, visit MployerAdvisor.com.

About Mployer Advisor:

Mployer Advisor is changing the way employers search, evaluate, and select insurance advisors. The intuitive platform connects employers and employees to great benefits and insurance plans by providing employers with actionable data to easily evaluate and select the best advisor for a company’s specific needs. Most brokerages have a profile on Mployer Advisor, which provides independent ratings of insurance advisors to support employers. Insurance brokers cannot pay to influence their Mployer Advisor rating. Only highly rated brokerages are allowed to advertise on the platform. To learn more about Mployer Advisor, visit https://mployeradvisor.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Disclaimer: Rankings are dynamic, and this report may not reflect the rankings currently listed on Mployer Advisor’s website. Because Mployer Advisor’s research is ongoing, interested companies that want to join next year’s list are encouraged to claim their free profile on Mployer Advisor.

Media Contact:
Anthony Waters
[email protected]

SOURCE Mployer Advisor

Science: Biology

Mployer Advisor Announces 2023 Winners of Third Annual ‘Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards’ in Central Ohio

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Mployer Advisor has named more than 500 winners in over 50 regions as part of its third annual 2023 awards. The class of 2023 winners account for less than 5% of all brokerages nationwide.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Mployer Advisor, the leading independent platform for employers to research, review, and evaluate insurance brokers has named over 500 winners across more than 50 regions as part of its third annual “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards” for 2023. Mployer Advisor’s Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award Program evaluates brokers based on breadth and depth of experience across employer industries, sizes, insurance products, and employer reviews. We recognize esteemed brokers that demonstrate market-leading competencies and a proven track record of success among employers, insurance providers, and peers.

Our team is proud to recognize this group of 2023 top-rated insurance advisors as part of our third annual Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards,”‥said Brian Freeman, the Founder and CEO of Mployer Advisor. “Employer-sponsored healthcare and benefits cover over 150M Americans. Who an employer selects as their benefits advisor has more impact on employee cost and satisfaction with their healthcare than who an employer chooses as the insurance carrier. We have rated these brokerages utilizing sophisticated, industry-first algorithms, and we applaud the winners’ demonstrated commitment to service, quality, and positive employer feedback.”

Mployer Advisor determined the winners of the third annual “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award” by analyzing each brokerage based on historical data, online reviews, their M Score rating, and demonstrated business experience.

The Central Ohio job markets are competitive in the U.S. Midwest region, employing more than 1.4 million people. Offering competitive employee benefits is a critical factor in hiring top talent for the region’s employers. Finding and partnering with a highly rated insurance consultant is imperative to retaining talent in any market.

The recipients of the 2023 “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards” for Central Ohio are as follows:

The above winners are a snapshot of Mployer Advisor’s matrices and proprietary M Score on June 15, 2023. To view a full list of consultants in Central Ohio, visit MployerAdvisor.com.

About Mployer Advisor:

Mployer Advisor is changing the way employers search, evaluate, and select insurance advisors. The intuitive platform connects employers and employees to great benefits and insurance plans by providing employers with actionable data to easily evaluate and select the best advisor for a company’s specific needs. Most brokerages have a profile on Mployer Advisor, which provides independent ratings of insurance advisors to support employers. Insurance brokers cannot pay to influence their Mployer Advisor rating. Only highly rated brokerages are allowed to advertise on the platform. To learn more about Mployer Advisor, visit https://mployeradvisor.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Disclaimer: Rankings are dynamic, and this report may not reflect the rankings currently listed on Mployer Advisor’s website. Because Mployer Advisor’s research is ongoing, interested companies that want to join next year’s list are encouraged to claim their free profile on Mployer Advisor.

Media Contact:
nthony Waters
[email protected]

SOURCE Mployer Advisor

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Latest Clinical Evidence Presented at APWCA's Wound Week™ 2023 Illustrates the Significant and New Clinical Utility of the MolecuLight Point-of-Care Imaging Platform

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6 Clinical Posters and a Presentation Including New Results of a 1,447 Patient Study Highlights the Breadth of Clinical Benefits of the MolecuLight Device for Wound Care Applications TORONTO and PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – MolecuLight Inc., the leader in point-of-care…

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It’s Back-to-School and LuvBug Learning Reports 9 in 10 Parents Feel Interactive Tools at Home can Improve Academic Performance

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Key Findings:

  • 95%* – over nine in ten Americans say it is important or somewhat important for parents to provide tools at home for children to learn emotional development to reduce mental health risks later in life.
  • The highest rankings came from the Midwest at 94.1%, females 93.6 and 55-plus at 92.8%.
  • 93%*- Nine in ten Americans say it’s important or somewhat important for parents to have tools to teach children emotional development with an emphasis on self-image, self-worth and self-regulation.
  • The highest rankings came from the Midwest 88.7%, females 89.6% and 55-plus 88.5%
  • 89% – almost 9 in 10 say that young children having access to interactive educational tools at home would have a positive (42%) or somewhat positive (43%) impact on their academic performance.
  • The highest rankings came from the Midwest 87.4%, females 85.4% and 55-plus 88%

“You have to raise your kids online the same way you raise them offline, by thinking about what your values are offline and mirroring those same values online. Choose screen time based on connection, growth and creativity. Try to be thoughtful and mindful about what screen time is valuable, making it more about quality, than quantity.” adds Dr. Jodi Gold, MD, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist and Author of Screen Smart Parenting

Overall, the statistics in all regions of the country, between males and females and all age groups were close. This reflects the overwhelming desire and perception that proactive tools are valuable and needed to assist parents, grandparents, and caregivers at home to help guide emotional development in young children, a segment often overlooked when it comes to discussions on overall parenting.

Innovative brands such as LuvBug Learning can augment a child’s digital consumption with smart screen time. LuvBug offers the first comprehensive emotional development learning platform, boasting a catalogue of engaging videos and enticing games. Designed by learning scientists, it equips kids with vocabulary and tools to manage and regulate their own emotions, building integrity and fostering a growth mindset from early on.

Unlike any other e-learning product, devoid of ads with the strictest privacy protocols, LuvBug elegantly combines powerful learning with play, in a safe environment. LuvBug’s award winning ‘Learning Path’ curates videos and games to match the age and skill level of each child. Designed with unyielding standards for beauty, child user-experience and detailed reporting, LuvBug provides 3D adventure, filled with e-learning games and videos. The Learning Path incentivizes kids to build bridges by advancing their knowledge, under the guidance of their beloved digital chaperone and resident ‘unicorn puppy dog’, Violet.

“Parents today are increasingly conscious of the importance of teaching kids to communicate their emotions. I’m a mom who is mindful of my daughter’s screen time but am also aware of the positive aspects of technology. So, I’m excited that new tools go beyond traditional academics, to teach kids about feelings while regulating their own emotions. These are impactful parenting tools, with potential benefits to long term mental health,” adds Dr. Kiarra King, MD, FACOG.

About LuvBug Learning

Designed by learning scientists, LuvBug Learning equips kids and families with tools to better understand and regulate their own emotions, as a means to offset mental health risks and improve overall academic success. Visit LuvBug Learning.

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Methodology

Nanos Research conducted an online representative non-probability survey of 1,269 Americans, 18 years of age or older, between August 5th and 10th, 2023 as part of an omnibus survey. The research was commissioned by LuvBug Learning.

Media Contact

Victoria Sandic, LuvBug Learning, 1 4163899510, [email protected], https://luvbuglearning.com

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College Street Smiles Announces New Website, Welcomes Dr. Taylor Wilson

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The practice is led by Dr. Leah Patrick, a University of Tennessee College of Dentistry graduate who specializes in restorative, cosmetic, & implant dentistry for teeth of all ages. Dr. Patrick is also a clinical instructor at the prestigious Kois Center in Seattle, Washington, where she trains dentists from around the globe on the latest techniques in cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Patrick is passionate about restoring smiles and helping patients feel confident again.

“Dr. Wilson and I are dedicated to helping our patients feel comfortable and relaxed while providing them with the best care possible,” said Dr. Patrick. “At College Street Smiles, we believe that every patient deserves to receive top-quality dental care.”

Dr. Patrick and Dr. Wilson are joined by a compassionate team of dental assistants and hygienists who are dedicated to helping patients achieve healthy smiles. The practice’s remodeled office is warm and welcoming, featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. College Street Smiles provides a wide range of dental services, including:

  • Cosmetic dentistry: Dental implants, veneers, tooth whitening, and other services intended to improve the appearance of the smile
  • Restorative dentistry: Root canals, dental crowns, fillings, and other treatments that restore damaged teeth
  • General dentistry: Dental exams, periodontal treatments, and other services intended to promote healthy teeth and gums
  • Family dentistry: Regular checkups and cleanings, as well as dental care for children and teens
  • Dental implants: Dental implants look and feel like natural teeth and are among the most reliable ways to replace missing teeth
  • Porcelain veneers: Veneers improve the appearance of your smile and help protect against decay or other issues
  • Sedation dentistry: College Street Smiles offers sedation options for those who struggle with dental anxiety
  • Emergency dentistry: The practice also offers emergency services and same-day dentistry for those who need immediate dental care

About College Street Smiles

College Street Smiles is a family dental practice specializing in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. The practice is located at 320 E. College Street, Suite C Dickson, TN 37055, and is open Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm. To learn more about College Street Smiles or to schedule a consultation, call (615) 446-7878 or request an appointment online at https://www.collegestreetsmiles.com.

Media Contact

Robert Messinger, Dentalfone, 203.979.4013, [email protected], https://www.dentalfone.com

SOURCE College Street Smiles