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National Technology Alliance to Host Webinar on How the Private Sector Can Achieve Its Commercialization Goals for Its Innovative Technologies

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NTA Executive Director Dr. Matthew Laudon to discuss how the new organization connects innovators of early-stage, dual-use technologies with curated funding and commercialization opportunities; to be followed by a live Q&A.

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — NTA Executive Director Dr. Matthew Laudon to discuss how the new organization connects innovators of early-stage, dual-use technologies with curated funding and commercialization opportunities; to be followed by a live Q&A.

WHAT
National Technology Alliance (NTA), a new innovation-focused association created to accelerate the success of diverse and distributed innovators in alignment with national priorities, will host an informational webinar on Wed., Sept. 6, 2023, to provide a closer look at how it connects startups, small businesses, academia and national labs across the country with curated funding opportunities to accelerate commercialization of innovative technologies. Launched as a first-of-its-kind national organization, NTA helps the federal government fulfill its technology commercialization initiatives that align with national security and domestic priorities. A live Q&A will follow the presentation.

WHO
Dr. Matthew Laudon is executive director of National Technology Alliance. With more than 25 years of experience in technology commercialization programs, Laudon has devoted his career to accelerating innovation into industry and society by creating connections between entrepreneurs, corporations and federal agencies. He has supported more than 20,000 researchers and innovators in connecting their technologies with commercialization opportunities or funding partners and successfully established and exited multiple nonprofit and for-profit commercialization services organizations representing multi-billions in innovation deal-flow. Over the past 25 years, Laudon has supported multiple government technology initiatives across most all federal R&D agencies.

WHEN & WHERE
Date: Wed., Sept. 6, 2023
Time: 12:00-12:45 PM ET

To register for this free event, visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1318653523718734849.

About National Technology Alliance
National Technology Alliance (NTA) is the leading innovation-focused association accelerating the success of America’s diverse and distributed innovators in alignment with national priorities. Connecting early-stage, dual-use innovations with curated funding opportunities, NTA provides an inclusive ecosystem and sustainable infrastructure for expediting the economic and societal impacts of government and commercial investments in innovative technologies. NTA is backed by its parent nonprofit organization, Advanced Technology International (ATI), a public service not-for-profit collaboration management organization, and ATI’s TechConnect, which supports technology acceleration programs across every industry sector and maintains partnership programs with all U.S. funding agencies. NTA does not manage technology scouting contracts, take equity in any deal flow or directly manage government contracting. Membership is offered at no cost to applicants. For more information, visit https://nta.org/.

Media Contact

Brittni Borrero, Gabriel Marketing Group (for NTA), 248-931-3418, brittnib@gabrielmarketing.com

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Science: Biology

Pace Technology and Perry Weather Transform Weather Monitoring for Golf Courses

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Users of E-Z-GO golf cars and Cushman utility vehicles equipped with Pace Technology screens will now be able to access Perry Weather’s live weather radar in their immediate vicinity through the Pace Technology system. The real-time monitoring displayed on Pace screens ensures that golfers and course operators can stay informed of any approaching inclement weather, ultimately bolstering safety and operational effectiveness.

When this feature is activated by a golf course, a weather icon will appear at the bottom of Pace screens and at the bottom of the active weather alert screen. Tapping on the icon reveals live weather radar, delivering invaluable information to golfers and course operators alike.

“Our integration with Perry Weather showcases our dedication to providing our customers with state-of-the-art capabilities and an amplified on-course experience,” said Adam Harris, Vice President, E-Z-GO for Textron Specialized Vehicles. “This feature will enhance the golf experience by offering real-time weather insights, empowering golfers to make informed decisions and prioritize safety on the course.”

Colin Perry at Perry Weather, concurred, “Joining forces with TSV underscores our commitment to delivering cutting-edge weather monitoring solutions specifically tailored to golf courses. We are confident that this integration will significantly elevate the safety and operational efficiency of golf courses, ensuring an exceptional experience for golfers.”

The relationship between TSV and Perry Weather exemplifies both companies’ steadfast commitment to innovation and safety within the golf industry. By supplying golf cars with real-time weather monitoring, this collaboration paves the way for improved decision-making and overall safety on the course.

For more information about Pace Technology, visit https://ezgo.com/fleet/technology/pace-technology. To lean more about Perry Weather, visit https://perryweather.com/e-z-go/

About Pace Technology:

Pace Technology represents an innovative approach to the game of golf which is improving the way golfers and club managers experience their courses, streamlining golf course operations and elevating the golf experience through groundbreaking connected-vehicle solutions. Pace Technology is a brand of Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) subsidiary.

About Perry Weather:

Perry Weather is the modern weather safety and operations platform for golf, schools, athletics, municipalities, and other industries impacted by the weather. From lightning safety to heat stress and air quality monitoring, Perry Weather’s software, outdoor warning systems, and weather stations keep thousands of organizations safe from disruptive weather. For more information about Perry Weather, visit www.perryweather.com.

Media Contact

Evan Benet, Perry Weather, 1 (469) 546-5082, [email protected], perryweather.com

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Health

Servicon Wins Prestigious HIRC Merit Award for Website Blogs

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“We thank the judges and HIRC for recognizing the merit of our blogs,” says Servicon Communications Manager Greg Mahdesian. “We strive to be a top resource for our employees, clients, potential customers, and the public by providing accurate and timely information on important health topics, while our purpose to elevate the industry and provide healthy environments for people to thrive gives us a unique and knowledgeable perspective.”

Earlier this year, Servicon President and CEO Laurie Sewell won a Bronze Digital Health Award for her thought leadership articles.

About HIRC Awards
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the National Health Information Awards honoring high-quality consumer health information. The award program is organized by the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC), a national clearinghouse for professionals who work in consumer health fields. Other HIRC programs include the Digital Health Awards®, which honors the best digital health resources developed for consumers and health professionals.

About Servicon, California’s Leading Cleaning Services Provider
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Servicon is a leading hospital EVS and commercial cleaning services provider specializing in aerospace, healthcare, life sciences, and facility maintenance of complex facilities. At Servicon, we live by our purpose to elevate the industry and provide healthy environments for people to thrive. As a privately held, women-owned and operated company, we work and live by our vision of creating a better working future. To learn more about Servicon, visit servicon.com or contact us.

Media Contact

Frank Tortorici, Marketing Maven, 908-875-8908, [email protected], https://www.marketingmaven.com/

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Science: Biology

InflowCX Acquires NetFore, a Full-Service Software Development Firm Specializing in AI and Self-Service Technologies

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InflowCX announced today that they have acquired NetFore. The partnership accelerates InflowCX’s expansion of service offerings for contact center self-service and AI technologies.

DENVER, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — InflowCX, a market-leading, innovative provider of strategic advisory, consulting, professional, and managed services for contact center and unified communications technologies, announced today that they have acquired NetFore. The partnership accelerates InflowCX’s expansion of service offerings for contact center self-service and AI technologies and gives immediate impact to existing InflowCX customers as they navigate their AI strategy.

Based in Ottawa, Ontario, NetFore is a software services firm that combines a passion for technology with a commitment to excellence in the creation of outstanding software solutions. With their experience in building AI-driven Intelligent Virtual Agent (IVA) and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) solutions, NetFore’s capabilities align with InflowCX’s strategic expansion into the rapidly growing AI and digital self-service marketplace.

InflowCX’s CEO, Ken Smith, said “The expansion of InflowCX’s service offerings aligns seamlessly with NetFore’s expertise in digital self-service, AI development, and API integrations. Being a leader in the market, InflowCX consistently strives to enhance our range of services to cater to the changing requirements of our clients. As companies explore how AI fits into their CX strategy, the combination of InflowCX and NetFore will provide expert guidance in evaluating, deploying, and customizing AI technology to better serve their customers. The NetFore team complements our capabilities perfectly and enables us to provide a broader range of valuable services to our clients and technology partners.”

Ken Workun, CEO of NetFore stated, “InflowCX’s capabilities complement ours in a way that significantly enhances and expands our ability to better serve our clients. The team at NetFore is excited to accelerate our combined competencies and continue our momentum as a growing customer experience software leader.”

InflowCX is a portfolio company of Renovus Capital Partners, a Philadelphia area private equity firm specializing in the Knowledge and Talent industries.

About InflowCX

InflowCX is an innovative provider of strategic advisory, consulting, and managed services for contact centers, customer experience, and unified communications solutions to over 1,000 customers nationwide. InflowCX has grown to be a trusted advisor in its market through the high caliber of its work, problem-solving approach, and focus on client satisfaction. More information can be found at www.inflowcx.com

About NetFore

NetFore Systems is a Canadian software services firm that combines a passion for technology with a commitment to excellence in the creation of outstanding software. Our mission is simple: to help your organization succeed in the complex world of software and data. More information can be found at www.netfore.com

About Renovus

Founded in 2010, Renovus Capital Partners is a private equity firm specializing in the Knowledge and Talent industries. Renovus, from its base in the Philadelphia area, manages $1 billion across several investment vehicles. The firm’s current portfolio includes over twenty-five U.S.-based businesses specializing in educational technology and content, higher education, corporate learning and development, healthcare services, and technology services. Renovus typically partners with founder-led businesses, leveraging its industry expertise and access to debt and equity capital to make operational improvements, pursue tuck-in acquisitions and oversee strategic growth initiatives. Visit us at www.renovuscapital.com or follow us on LinkedIn

Media Contact

Brendan Polk, InflowCX, 1 8444463569, [email protected], www.inflowcx.com

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Society: Social Services

$5 Million in College Scholarships Awarded to High School Juniors Through Horatio Alger State Scholarship Program

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The Horatio Alger Association awards college scholarships valued at $10,000 or more through its State Scholarship Program

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of remarkable individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced the recipients of its prestigious 2024 Horatio Alger State Scholarship. These annual scholarships recognize outstanding students from across the nation who remain committed to pursuing higher education despite facing great personal adversity.

The Horatio Alger Association was established in 1947 to encourage young people to pursue their version of the American Dream. Since the establishment of its scholarship programs in 1984, the Horatio Alger Association has become one of the largest privately funded, need-based scholarship providers in the United States and Canada. Today, through its Members, the Association continues educating students about the economic and personal opportunities afforded them through the two nations’ free-enterprise systems. By the 40th anniversary of the Association’s scholarship program in 2024, more than $247 million will be awarded in undergraduate, graduate, military veteran and career and technical education scholarships to more than 37,000 deserving students.

“Through our State Scholarship program, we provide more than just the financial means for students to further their education. We offer well-rounded support including mentorship and internship opportunities, financial aid counseling, mental health services and more,” says James F. Dicke II, chairman of the Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient. “We are proud to invest in talented and determined students – students we know will make a tremendous impact on their communities and beyond.”

“It is a joy to see students across the nation gain access to higher education through Horatio Alger State Scholarships, said Terrence J. Giroux, the executive director of the Association. “For lower-income students, college is often just out of reach, simply because of financial barriers. Providing equal access to higher education ensures every student has the opportunity to pursue their dreams.”

The 2024 Horatio Alger State Scholars come from households with an average annual income of $25,514 while maintaining an average GPA of 3.88. Each State Scholarship recipient is awarded $10,000 to apply toward educational costs of the college or university of their choice.

State Scholarships are funded through the generosity of the following individuals and organizations:

  • Al and Cathy Annexstad (Minnesota)
  • Argyros Family Foundation (George Argyros Sr.) (California)
  • Crown Equipment Corporation, in honor of Horatio Alger Member James F. Dicke II (Ohio)
  • Daniels Fund (R. James Nicholson) (Colorado)
  • Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation (, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia)
  • Estate of Dorothy Girard (Florida)
  • Francis T. & Louise T. Nichols Foundation (Maine, Vermont)
  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP, in honor of Horatio Alger Association Member Gregory E. Abel (New York)
  • Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans (Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin)
  • Horatio Alger Association Endowment Fund (, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, , Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming)
  • Horatio Alger Association Members:
    • James R. Andrews (Alabama)
    • The Beale Family Foundation (Donald R. Beall) (California)
    • The Buntrock Foundation (Dean L. Buntrock) (Illinois, South Dakota)
    • Doris K. Christopher (Illinois)
    • James L. Clayton Sr. (Tennessee)
    • Terry M. Giles (Texas)
    • The Goergen Foundation, Inc. (Robert Blyth Goergen) (Florida)
    • William E. Greehey & Lauree Bruce Greehey (Texas)
    • Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation (Texas)
    • (Haslam Family Foundation(James A. Haslam II) (Tennessee)
    • RD and Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation (New Mexico)
    • K. Michael Ingram (Arizona)
    • Alan B. Miller (Pennsylvania)
    • Patrick G. Ryan (Illinois)
    • Peter and Julie . Stott Foundation (Oregon)
    • Chris T. Sullivan Foundation (Florida)
    • Marcia G. Taylor (Wyoming)
    • Lenard B. & Fern Tessler (New York)
    • John Weiland (New Jersey)
    • George A. Weiss Massachusetts)
  • Liautaud Family Foundation (Jimmy John Liautaud) (Indiana)
  • Lift-a-Life Foundation (Navid C. Novak), (Kentucky)
  • Mrs. Michele Rollins and the Rollins Family, in honor of Horatio Alger Association Member John W. Rollins, Sr. (Delaware)
  • The Anschultz Foundation (Philipp Anschultz) (Colorado)
  • The Brinson Foundation (Gary P. Brinson) (Illinois)
  • The Charles &Hilda Anderson Foundation (Alabama)
  • The Neubauer Family Foundation (Joseph Neubauer) (Pennsylvania)
  • The Lynn and Foster Freiss Family Endowment Stewardship Fund (Wyoming)
  • The O. Wayne Rollins Foundation (Georgia)
  • Peter Hanlon, in honor of Horatio Alger Association Gregory E. Abel (New York)
  • Ronald C. Waranch Foundation (California, Texas)
  • Uptake Technologies, in honor of Horatio Alger Association Member Gregory E. Abel (Illinois)
  • Vestas- American Wind Technology, in honor of Horatio Alger Association Member Gregory E. Abel (Iowa, Oregon)

For more information about the Horatio Alger Association and to see a full listing of its 2023 State Scholars, please click here. Follow the organization on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans:

Founded in 1947, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. is dedicated to the simple but powerful belief that hard work, honesty and determination can conquer all obstacles. The Association honors the achievements of outstanding leaders who have accomplished remarkable successes in spite of adversity by bestowing upon them the Horatio Alger Award and inducting them as lifetime Members. Horatio Alger Members support promising young people with the resources and confidence needed to overcome adversity in pursuit of their dreams through higher education. Through the generosity of its Members and friends, in 2022, the Association awarded more than $18 million in undergraduate and graduate need-based scholarships to over 1,800 students across the United States and Canada, and provided college support and mentoring services to its Scholars. By the 40th anniversary of the Association’s scholarship program in 2024, more than $247 million will be awarded in undergraduate, graduate, military veteran and career and technical education scholarships to more than 37,000 deserving students. For more information, please visit www.horatioalger.org.

2024 Horatio Alger State Scholars

Alabama: Riley Anderson, AlTerrius Beasley, Craig Davis, Brianna Flores, Mathieu Michell,Theresa Nguyen, Aleigha Poole, Jakaden Preyear

Alaska: Isabelle Carig, Katrina Katoanga

Arizona: Jenna Bogda, Maria Campos, Gweneth Felo, Nicolo Greco, Cristian Jeronimo, Natalie Medrano Mosqueda, Hawa Muya, Ana Vigil Rios, Samantha Young

Arkansas: Emily Alexander, Emily Ashby, Claire Clifton, Kira Forrest-Mock, Hailey Langley, Bianca Thomas, Madi Wood

California: Roberto Adame, Hannah Anderson, Drew Barranco Landa, Miguel Angel, Trinity Cortez-Ansley, Ivan Cruz, Susan Cruz, Kimmy Dang, Scott Eisenberg, Paris Falcon, Isabella Gamble, Priti Garcia, Jonathan Garnica, Antonio Garza, Emily Ha, Kelly Ha, Alex Herrera Martinez, Madison Jackson, Ana Jochola, Avalon Kail, Allyssa Kirkpatrick, Kalina Lee, Leyun Liu, Andy Maldonado, Anasol Martinez-Garcia, Brenda Mendoza, Jesus Michel, Karla Moralez, Noor Muhammad, Brandon Navarrete, Pedro Nevarez, Fatima Olvera, Aniela Patalita, Adoniya Paul, Andrea Perez, Oliver Petersen, Iris Pichardo, Emily Rodriguez, Johnathan Ruiz, Isaiah Sabiniano, Simone Smith, Azra Tabak, Jaquelyn Trovar Diaz, Jazmine Trinh, Jaycee Tyler, Santiago Vega, Vianey Velez, Edward Wang, Radchel Wong, Edgar Zarate, Mandy Zhao

Colorado: Kaitlin Cassell, Analysia Maes, Blair Minnard, Gianna Mirshamsi, Sityena Muzeyen, Maximilian Nacius, Giselle Peneda, Peyton Porter, Alana Tran

Connecticut: Aemun Burhan, Cassandra Burke Mya Byone, Ashlyn Flood, Alona Gunn, Katheryn Regan, Mia Rivera

Delaware: Sultan Darimaz, Vivan Felipe-Lucas, Alexis Hagaman, Elena Tamba

Florida: Aisa Canetti, Aelexys Carley, Amber Carpio, Karla Chavez, Elizabeth De Jesus, Sena Dooley, Raya Feraydooni, Taylor Low, Cristobal Lugardo-Lopez, Carys Martinez, Shekena Mompremier, Jasi-Ann Moore, Ana Paulino Melo, Salma Rabizadeh, Yasmin Ramirez, Christopher Raphael, Xhevia Rolo, Lailyn Valenzuela

Georgia: Jean Absin, Gabrielle Bankston, Marrissa Bastein, Lucas Bauza, Bosquez, Kloie Brewster, Azaria Burts, Taiyana Church, Orit Endalk, Gracy Garcia, Miriam Garcia, Jaylon Garrett, Martin Gonzalez, Sophia Guo, Gutierrez Reyes, Lapidoth Lyola, Nashra Kahn, Gabriela Lowe, Madison Lowrance, Haggith Martinez, Matthew McCrory, Nathan Mercer, Nohemi Neri, Lyric Parrish, Jessie Pitckett, Sheridan Pruitt, Rebeca Reyes, Pauline Sanders, Gracy Wah, Samuel Woldegiorgis, Mireya Yanez, Aaron Yang, Moira Yim

Hawaii: Memphis Savage, Helen Tien Tran

Idaho: Abigail Fitzgerald, Kasey Hendren, Katelyn Kinyon, Jonathan Munoz, Britany Phillips, Kaylee Walker

Illinois: Areen Al-Safarini, Savannah Barnes, Jaretsy Espinosa, Christian Fithian-Moralez, Jaleesa Hamilton, Tyrah Jenkins, Ashley Lamberti, Manuela Maco, Ivan Martinez, Steffini McDowell, Edgar Nava, Tiniah Perkins, Bella Ramirez, Daisy Rodriguez, Alexa Santillan Mondragon, Delaney Sievers, Katlin Tripp

Indiana: Tameen Alfaress, Blake Braden, Breanna Brooks, Maxwell Burton, Kerry Guo, Ethan Huber, Jasmine Iniguez, Ahtziri Pelayo, Jetzabel Rivera-Lopez, Laci Roy

Iowa: Lexi Althieser, Lexie Bingham, Jed Lake, Siomara Luna-Garcia, Olivia Marti, Sydney Schmuecker, Anh Tran, Gabriella Vega

Kansas: Onyx Galarneau, Sofia Garza, Dustin Monroe, Anthony Mosey, Gabbriella Sammon, Anahi Sanchez, Emerson Cardoza

Kentucky: Emerson Cardoza, Rene East, Landan Eirk, Brittany Hamilton, Kaylea Maynard, Amy Roblero-Perez, Zion Scott, Noah Yarbrough

Louisiana: Kennedy Barber, Ryan Beyeaux, Amir Capps, Destin Carlin, Keagan Griffin, Xichen He, Gabriella Nguyen, Estelle Welch

Maine: Colin Dunn, Kayliy Folco, Cassandra Kromer, Hope Nadeau, Destiney Samare

Maryland: Kaitlyn Bassford, Rebeccah Durandis, Joy Gyamfi, Van Le Tran, Steven Liang, Hillary Ojeikere, Opeyemi Oyewusi, Aaeris Pourghassemi, Naomi Tadesse, Brianan Teal, Akiru Udwattage

Massachusetts: Julia Acampora, Cindy Gomez, jamilah Kasozi, Sophia Ngo, Kacie O’Brien, Aisosa Oviasogie, Nateh Claudia Panyere, Abraham Periera, Joshua Rodgriguez Ortiz

Michigan: Christine Balde, Kimberly Barron, Annon Billingsley, Jeniya Coleman, Audrey Cooper, Welles Harrington, Jesse Hartman, Ahmed Jawad, Le’la-Joy Matthews, Sophia Monticelli, Kaylyn Moore, Jorja Napier, Nevaeh Nesbitt, Kaden Pokora, Ava Williams

Minnesota: Kowsar Ahmed, Savanah Chapel, Ariel Fang, Lavendar Lee, Lena Lee, Allaura Mandelbaum, Emmerson McCorquodale, Xiani Medina, Ti Reh, Angie Thao, Jorge Vargas

Mississippi: Ingrid Flores, Kelis Malone, Colby Martin, Hannah Oswalt, Candace Schwartz, Markavia Thompson, Cindy Tran

Missouri: Yuridia Abrego,Karrolynne Brundridge, Bryson Gates, Olivia Goehrig, Reese Grassman, LeAra Hopson, Bailey Hutler, Corey Larry, Leah Schunemeyer, Audrey Staley, Rita Xioa

Montana: Kody Boone, Juliette Cheff, McKenna Hutchinson, Nevica McCarvel, Keanu Ng

Nebraska: Hannah Devlin, BreAnn Warren, Talie Wilson

Nevada: Ar’iel El’ohym, Jacqueline Gabriel-Murcia, Rhiannon O’Dell, Esther Odegbesan, Gabriel Olson

New Hampshire: Ashley Follansbee, Jennifer Guo, Katherine Guo, Natalie Herrera, Ashley Jane, Mackenzie Verdiner

New Jersey: Jessica Ambrosio, Anasia Currie, Kristy Garcia, Imania Mohamed, Catherine Montenegro, Faith Ndichu, Jennifer Pardo, Brialis Phan, Josephine Quezada, Daniella Serdyuk, Christina Tashji, Jaelyn’Miri Tatem, Daniel Youssef

New Mexico: Ramon Enriquez III, Nanabah Largo, Mika Lucero, Samantha Moore, Tiyeisha Rafael, Hannah Watkins

New York: Allen Alverez, Jennifer Aucaquizhpi, Emani Campbell, Tatiana Castillo, Sandy Chi, Shamania Chowdhury, Natalia Cornish, Raana Forgah, Donna Garrafa, Kimberly German, Soliel Hayles, Sunny Huang, Caleb Kinley, Jason Lee, Magaly Mendoza, Pedro Nascimento, Alisha Peralta, tanisha Raina, Ayesha rana, Evan Rapp, Bryanna Smith-Dillio, Jayden Swygert, Matthew Xochitecatl

North Carolina: Jordan Braga, Aiden Bryant, Hannah Campos, Tyler Chen, Sheba Gage, Lillian Grahm, Caleb Hartsell, Lilly Kohout, Kim Lam, Kishawn Pate, Hannah Schmidt, Gabrielle Tracy

North Dakota: Isabella Aaker

Ohio: Layne Becerril-Barrera, Jaden Bridgett, Alayna Crum, Bridgett Eckman, Emma Fugate, Nathaniel Guyton, Ameilia Hay, Kaylee Jakubisin, Ella Joliat, Khina Karki, Jaden Napier, Caroline O’Malley, Synai Peters Hardiman, Autumn Robinson, Hunter Slack, Hannah Souders, Lily Swagerty, Riley Wilson Emerald Wray

Oklahoma: Sophia Chavez, Victor Hernandez, Zayden Fox, Lexi Poyner, Madison Ray, Jesse Smith, Garret Strickland, Evan Waters

Oregon: Fatima Al-shiblawi, Vanessa Brown, Jazmin Cobian, Velinda Flores Ceja, Andrea Sanchez-Garavito, Jason Valdivia Gonzales, Elizabeth Marshall-Hendrix, Colton Peterson

Pennsylvania: Diane Arias, Anegla Al-Hourani, Kyliannah Bruno, Taylor Devilbliss, Tyler Dulkis, William Dwyer, Hannah Florczak, Jasmine Hersh, Mariah Hughes, Alison Minnier, Nathaly Orduna, Kylah Pinckney, Mohammed Shareef, Angelique Smalls, Sara Srun, Micah Wood

Rhode Island: Julissa Davis, Grace Rutherford, Robert Wade

South Carolina: Mariyah Bennett, Yoali Garcia, Preston Garett, Ahava Folk, Dharma Lane, Rachel McKnight, Katelynn Ryan, Zoe Stritch

South Dakota: Debby Liberty Campbell, Kaelyn Hanley, Cindy Khuu, Avienda Margheim, Isayah Price, Dena Yellowearings

Tennessee: Bentley Anthony, Kirsten Fox, Kayla Harville, Addison Huddleston, Sunnie Ishii, Hannah McCoy, Huyen Nguyen, Georgia Sells, Analise Williams

Texas: Moyinoluwa Ajayi, Mayte Aleman, Jonas Apacible, Carla Araguz, Marissa Arana, Slayton Batts, Alyssa Benavidez, Sahsa Cabral, Alondra Delgado, Danielle Durante, Princess Edogiawerie, Fernanda Escamilla, Danielle Escojido, Josiah Villareal Flores, Emmanuel Garcia, Addison McKenna Goncalo, Adriana Gonzales, Alyssa Gray, Hanah Kim, Sergio Long, Treana Macks, Joshua Martinez, Blake Maulsby, Bertha Meldes, Samantha Mujica, Jesus Soto, Vivian Souvannachack, Adetoun Taiwo, Jordan Tetro

Utah: Alex Bertasso, Gabriella Delagadillo, Spencer Douglass, Emilee Linarte, Purity Mason, Daniela Monzalvo, Katherine Wilson

Virginia: Raha Almfarrej, Desiree Call, Emily Campos, Julie Potillo Diaz, Kate Faenza, Irisha Fulgham, Nicole Martin, Alexandria McKeon, Lilli Showers, Jenelle Smith, Madison Smith, A’aliyah Starks

Washington: Stanley Chan, Cristal Ramirez Garcia, Kun Lee, Janeyra Mendoza, Alexis Menson, Yaretsi Munguia, Brody Richardson, Benny Salazar Zarate, Jason Taylor, Maria Tubbs

Washington D.C.: Micha Burnett, Lucious Crawford, Shaniya Taylor

West Virginia: Mostafa Foual, Addison Hetcher, Blake Hudson, Maci Kaiser, Devin Lew, Chelsia Workman

Wisconsin: Jnade Acuna, Aubrey Fricke, Giselle Hernandez, Corbin Holm, Amber Khan, Syndey Morgnuson, Natalie Rodriguez, Andrea Rosenthal, Aliyah Tafoya, Yesenia Robles Xolot

Wyoming: Selena Call, Jaden Hartman, Amiya DeFoe-Love, Gabriel Matthews, Justice Nelson

Media Contact

Colby Gallagher, Horatio Alger Association, 1 484.385.2900, [email protected]

SOURCE Horatio Alger Association



Health

Dr. Rod J. Rohrich Selected by Newsweek as the Best Facelift Surgeon in the United States

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These lists were developed as the result of a national survey conducted during March and April of 2023, which queried over 2,000 industry experts ranging from physicians, surgeons, plastic surgery clinic managers, and health care professionals working in plastic surgery. Based on the results of this survey, a score was calculated for each surgeon based on the number of recommendations, a quality assessment, and relevant certifications and background of the candidates.

The results were then compiled and the top 30 plastic surgeons from each category were ranked and listed by their scores, with the remaining candidates being listed alphabetically. Over 8,400 were collected, reviewed, and analyzed to help produce the score for each procedure.

In the resulting list, Dr. Rohrich was ranked at number 1 for the best facelift surgeon in the United States, with the top performing score based on the unique methodology used by Newsweek and Statista. Dr. Rohrich also appeared in the other lists, ranking number 1 for rhinoplasty, number 1 for eye lifts which can often be a component as part of a facelift, number 1 for liposuction, and number 3 for breast augmentation.

“Individual facial analysis is one of the most important steps in providing the highest quality outcomes for facelift patients,” says Dr. Rohrich, who writes and lectures extensively on facelift surgery. “Every person ages differently and each component of a facelift must be tailored to the patient’s specific situation and their unique facial features and anatomy. We must take into account not only that the face must look natural and youthful, but also how it looks after the patient heals and how the results will age along with the person.”

According to Dr. Rohrich, facelift outcomes tend to be better when they are performed as a “lift and fill” facelift combined with fat augmentation to address fat atrophy. The use of science based skin care, including daily applications of Retin-A, sun avoidance, and smoking cessation, help to deliver improved and longer lasting results. In addition to making sure to address the neck area during a facelift, better results have also been associated with performing additional complementary procedures such as eyelid surgery and skin resurfacing.

“I’m extremely honored to have my work in facelift surgery recognized by Newsweek in this extensive peer reviewed process,” says Dr. Rohrich. “These types of awards are valuable tools that can help guide patients toward well qualified facelift surgeons as surgeon selection is the single most important factor for ensuring a successful outcome in plastic surgery.”

About Rod J. Rohrich, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Rod J. Rohrich is a board certified plastic surgeon in Dallas, Texas. He is considered one of the most influential surgeons in this century. He was named the top plastic surgeon in America by Newsweek in both rhinoplasty and facelift surgery in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Dr. Rohrich is a Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. He was the first Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery as well as the first plastic surgeon selected as a Distinguished Teaching Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine with high honors, and completed his plastic surgery training at the University of Michigan Medical Center and fellowships at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard (hand/microsurgery) and Oxford University (pediatric plastic surgery). He is Chair of the Dallas Rhinoplasty Meeting, Founding Chair of the Dallas Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine Meeting, Founding Member of the Alliance in Reconstructive Surgery, and a Founding Partner of the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute.

He is the immediate past (after serving for 18 years) Editor-in-Chief of the most respected global peer reviewed plastic surgery journal – the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal. He is Founding Editor-in-Chief/Editor Emeritus of the first open access peer reviewed plastic surgery journal, PRS Global Open. Dr. Rohrich has published over 1000 peer reviewed articles and seven textbooks in plastic surgery including a best-selling medical book entitled The Facial Danger Zones. Dr. Rohrich recently published an innovative cosmetic surgery video atlas, Cosmetic Surgery by the Masters.

Dr. Rohrich also served as president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the largest organization of board certified plastic surgeons in the world. He repeatedly has been selected by his peers as one of America’s best doctors. He received the ASPS Special Achievement Award and on three occasions has received one of his profession’s highest honors, the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes his contributions to education in plastic surgery. In addition, he has also been recognized by the PSF with the Plastic Surgery Foundation Distinguished Career Researcher Award for his contributions to plastic surgery research and innovations. He is also the recipient of the ASPS 2022 Honorary Citation.

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FHU Students Spread God’s Love on Spring Break Mission Trips

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One particular encounter touched the hearts of many on the trip. “In one home there was a young girl who was a stroke victim, and she wanted a Baby Yoda plush doll. Some of the students made the trip into the city, about an hour away, and found one to buy for her. We were all moved,” Gough said.

Members of Sigma Rho spent time at Seamark Ranch in Green Cove Springs, Florida. The experience was so enjoyable for students Bethany McGee and Hannah Howell that they plan to return next year. Seamark Ranch is a Christian home to nurture and support children from families in crisis.”

“I never realized how much a place like that could impact kids. We think this can be an opportunity for us to return continuously and build a relationship with Seamark because they really did touch our hearts while we were there,” McGee said.

Xi Chi Delta traveled to the Navajo nation in Kayenta, Arizona, where they packed goodie bags and fellowshipped with the residents in the area. “It was a great opportunity for the whole group to experience a different culture,” Makenna Minor said.

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Orland Park Personal Injury Firm, Schwartz Injury Law, Announces Winner of Perseverance Scholarship

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Accordingly, Schwartz Law Firm is thrilled to announce that Parker J. Ryan, an undergraduate student attending Louisiana State University, has been named the Perseverance Scholarship winner for Fall 2023.

ORLAND PARK, Ill., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The esteemed Schwartz Law Firm offers a $1,000 Perseverance Scholarship to prospective or current college students who have overcome severe medical ailments at some point in their life. This excellent opportunity allows college students to set themselves apart from their peers as they continue their academic journey.

Accordingly, Schwartz Law Firm is thrilled to announce that Parker J. Ryan, an undergraduate student attending Louisiana State University, has been named the Perseverance Scholarship winner for Fall 2023. As a sophomore in high school, Parker was stricken with a deadly disease called Ewing’s Sarcoma, an aggressive cancer with a dismal survival rate. As Parker came to terms with his situation, he struggled with the adverse effects of chemotherapy as well as mental health challenges.

While it would have been understandable for Parker to lose hope as his situation became increasingly difficult, this strong-minded young man decided to not only face his disease but refuse to let it slow him down. A testament to his grit and determination, Parker worked diligently during this time of intense strife to stay on top of his school work, utilizing online class capabilities to ensure he did not fall behind with his studies.

Today, Parker has not only overcome his illness but has set his sights on a new goal: to become a physician. Inspired by what he has gone through, Parker has found that anything is possible through discipline and mental toughness.

Parker is an exemplary reminder of what can be achieved even in the most challenging of circumstances. Schwartz Injury Law is honored to bestow our Perservance Scholarship to Parker. We believe that through this scholarship, Parker can continue to work to make his occupational goals a reality.

Applications for the Spring 2024 semester are now open. Please visit https://schwartzinjurylaw.com/scholarship.

About Schwartz Injury Law
Schwartz Injury Law is a firm dedicated to providing injured individuals legal representation as they pursue compensation related to an injury inflicted onto them through the negligence of another. Whether it be an injury related to a car or truck accident, nursing home neglect, or a defective product, no case is too big or small for Schwartz Injury Law to handle.

To learn more about Schwartz Injury Law, visit: https://schwartzinjurylaw.com/. Call 708-226-9000 for a free consultation.

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Clinically Proven Antidote to Reduce Physician Burnout and Stress Now Available at the October Yoga Science CME Conference and Retreat

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Mr. Perlmutter is a noted educator, philosopher, and author of the award-winning books “The Heart and Science of Yoga”® and “YOUR CONSCIENCE,” as well as the “Transformation” journal. Leonard has presented elements of his peer-reviewed proprietary curriculum at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, numerous medical schools, Kaiser Permanente, the U. S. Military Academy at West Point and The New York Times Yoga Forum with Dean Ornish MD. Perlmutter’s 45 years of personal study and teaching of Yoga Science and Psychology have prepared him to provide medical professionals a complete set of practical tools that reduce physician burnout and stress, enhance problem solving capacities, and achieve healthier life-work balance.

Acknowledging today’s alarming crisis in medicine, conference director Leonard Perlmutter states emphatically that, “You are the architect of your life, dear physician. You determine your destiny! And now, you and other healthcare providers have the opportunity to learn clinically proven strategies that can significantly reduce your burnout and stress symptoms, while enhancing your compassion, creativity and decision-making capacity. It’s a transformative curriculum developed over 47 years of my own personal study and experimentation with of the world’s oldest health and wisdom tradition.”

The dedication, enthusiasm, and teaching methodology of the entire AMI faculty create a dynamic and interactive experience for their students. Each faculty member is committed to the advancement and training of Yoga Science as Holistic Mind/Body Medicine. Lecture topics will include AMI Meditation, diaphragmatic breathing, easy-gentle yoga, Yoga psychology, epigenetics and neuroplasticity, resilience, how to use the chakra system as a diagnostic tool, mind function optimization, principles of Ayurveda, plant-based nutrition, and lymph system detoxification. In addition to AMI founder and curriculum developer Leonard Perlmutter, other presenters include: Mark Pettus MD, board certified internist and nephrologist and Director of Medical Education and Population Health of Berkshire Health Systems; Kristin Kaelber MD, PhD, board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics; Renee Rodriguez-Goodemote, MD, Medical Director of the Saratoga Hospital Community Health Center; Anthony Santilli MD, board certified in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine; Jesse Ritvo MD, Assistant Medical Director, Inpatient Psychiatry, University of Vermont Health Center; Joshua Zamer, MD, Medical Director for Addiction Medicine at Saratoga Hospital Community Health Center and Chairman of the Department of Family Practice; Jenness Cortez Perlmutter, co-founder and faculty member of The American Meditation Institute; Anita Burock-Stotts, MD, board certified in Internal Medicine; Janine Pardo MD, board certified in Internal Medicine, and Gustavo Grodnitzky PhD, Chair of the AMI Psychological Education Committee.

According to conference alumnus Pamela Shervanick DO in Psychiatry, “This is a phenomenal, life-changing conference! Everyone, in every facet of life, should experience this teaching. I’m so grateful you have brought this profound and practical truth to doctors with love and compassion. This is a light the world needs to see.”

About the American Meditation Institute
The American Meditation Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization devoted to the teaching and practice of Yoga Science, meditation and its allied disciplines as Mind/Body medicine. In its holistic approach to wellness, AMI combines the healing arts of the East with the practicality of modern Western medical science. The American Meditation Institute offers a wide variety of courses, conferences and webinars. AMI also publishes “Transformation” a bi-monthly journal of Yoga Science as Holistic Mind/Body Medicine.

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Jump Technologies® recognized in the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Real-Time Health Systems Technologies, 2023

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Jump Technologies’ solutions help hospitals undertake their journey toward achieving their revenue and cost objectives by providing a total solution for managing and tracking materials from the moment they land on the dock, until they are consumed by the patient. Hospitals using the platform can reduce stockouts, reduce time staff spends in par locations, reduce the waste associated with bad preference cards, identify revenue leakage in their ORs and get an understanding of how physicians are using materials in their cases. The results include better financial performance for the hospital, and improved care for their patients.

“We’re thrilled to be identified as a Sample Vendor in the Gartner Hype Cycle report for RTHS,” said John Freund, President and CEO of Jump Technologies. “We believe this Gartner recognition is a testament to our platform’s ability to help hospitals improve their financial performance. This comes at a crucial time as hospital costs have skyrocketed and elective procedures remain below expectations. Hospitals have never been under the type of financial pressure we see today. We thank Gartner for their thoughtful analysis and look forward to working with hospitals to help them achieve their financial and patient care goals.”

Visit http://www.cutcost.today to help understand the financial impact of implementing real time health system technologies in a hospital.

*Gartner, Hype Cycle for Real Time Health System Technologies, 2023, Gregg Pessin, Barry Runyon, July 2023.

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About Jump Technologies
Headquartered in Eagan, MN, Jump Technologies creates safe, simple, and cost-effective solutions that help hospitals reduce stock outs, overordering, and waste, while increasing revenues and improving patient care. The company’s JumpStock solution facilitates data-driven decision making that allows hospitals to save time, free up cash, and improve nurse satisfaction with supply chain. To learn more, visit http://www.jumptech.com or call (888) 373-7226. Follow Jump Technologies on LinkedIn and Twitter @JumpTechNews.

Media Contact: Barb Tabor, APR / (651) 230-9192 / [email protected]

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