UC San Diego Commemorates 50th Anniversary of its Iconic Geisel Library with Yearlong Celebration

LA JOLLA, Calif., Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Beginning September 2020, the UC San Diego Library will observe the 50th anniversary of the university’s intellectual heart of campus, Geisel Library, which first opened its doors to the UC San Diego community and public in September…

LA JOLLA, Calif., Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Beginning September 2020, the UC San Diego Library will observe the 50th anniversary of the university’s intellectual heart of campus, Geisel Library, which first opened its doors to the UC San Diego community and public in September 1970—then known as the Central Library. To commemorate this momentous occasion, the Library has planned a yearlong celebration aimed at recognizing the remarkable legacy of Geisel Library, UC San Diego’s most iconic architectural masterpiece.

Observances will include a series of signature events throughout the 2020-2021 academic year, including talks featuring acclaimed American authors Tara Westover and Kevin Young. In addition, the Library has launched a new website (geisel50.ucsd.edu) that includes a wealth of information on Geisel Library’s architectural design; significance on campus; historical milestones and pop culture appearances; event and exhibit information; and philanthropic opportunities.

«For 50 years, the Geisel Library at UC San Diego has provided our campus community access to the materials, tools, information expertise, and idea space required to produce groundbreaking research,» said UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla. «Throughout its 50th year, we celebrate the iconic structure, its vast holdings and many accomplishments, and the dedicated librarians and staff who work to ensure unfettered access to knowledge. This vital information hub plays a crucial part in UC San Diego’s ability to deliver on our mission to be a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented public university.»

On June 29, 1970, approximately 750,000 volumes were moved into UC San Diego’s Central Library and at the start of the Fall 1970 Quarter, the building opened for student use. Since then, the Library has amassed more than 7 million digital and print volumes, journals, and multimedia materials to meet the knowledge demands of scholars, students, and members of the public.

Designed by the much-admired architect William Pereira, Geisel Library typically welcomes more than 6,600 patrons through its doors daily, generating nearly 2.3 million annual visitors. The building’s world-famous Brutalist architectural design conveys the idea that powerful and permanent hands are holding aloft knowledge itself, which was Pereira’s stated intention.

In 1992, in response to a need for more public space, an underground addition on the east and west sides of the building was designed by Latvian-American architect Gunnar Birkerts. Birkerts deliberately designed this addition to extend the foundation of the strong, geometrical form of the existing structure.

«Through this celebration, we seek to honor the history of Geisel Library, which serves as a hub of discovery and innovation for the university, something we intend to continue indefinitely,» said the Audrey Geisel University Librarian Erik Mitchell. «And while our golden anniversary festivities may look a little different than we originally planned due to the pandemic, we are excited to embark on this yearlong commemoration. I encourage our community to take pause and appreciate the beauty and symbolism of the structure itself, while also recalling all of the tremendous work that has been done by our librarians and staff over the past five decades.»

Events planned for the 50th anniversary of Geisel Library include:

  • A Conversation with Tara Westover
    Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | 5:30 p.m. PT | Virtual Event
    A virtual event featuring Tara Westover, author of her memoir «Educated,» which explores Westover’s struggle to reconcile her desire for education and autonomy with her desire to be loyal to her family, who intentionally kept her out of public education. The book instantly became a critical and commercial success, debuting at #1 on The New York Times bestseller list and remaining on the list for more than two years. Hear Westover discuss her journey and perspective during this event. Helen V. Griffith, Ed.D., the inaugural executive director of The Preuss School UC San Diego, will lead and moderate the conversation. Registration details forthcoming—check this page for updates.
  • 20th Annual Toy Piano Festival: 20 Measures or 50 Seconds
    Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | 12 p.m. PT | Virtual Event
    The 20th Annual Toy Piano Festival is fit for listeners of all ages. Playing new works for toy pianos and songs from «The Cat in the Hat Songbook,» festival director Scott Paulson will be joined by his toy piano colleagues for an exciting performance. Many of the premieres at this year’s festival will be 20 measures or 50 seconds in honor of the 20th anniversary of the festival and the 50th anniversary of Geisel Library. More 
  • Architectural Masterpiece: Paving the Way for the Future
    Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | 5:30 p.m. PT | Virtual Event
    A virtual event highlighting UC San Diego’s most cherished architectural masterpiece, Geisel Library. Teddy Cruz, UC San Diego professor in the Department of Visual Arts and director of Urban Research for the UC San Diego Center on Global Justice, along with Chicago-based urban designer and native San Diegan Caroline Acheatel, will engage in a discussion about the historical importance of the building and explore the architectural principles that make it so iconic. Registration details forthcoming—check this page for updates.
  • A Conversation with Kevin Young
    Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. PT
    Kevin Young, whom The Washington Post calls «one of the most important poets of his generation,» is a poet, essayist, editor, and curator. He is also author of 13 books and the director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, recently named a National Historic Landmark, and poetry editor of The New Yorker, where he hosts a poetry podcast. His newest book, «African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle and Song,» is set to release this fall. Registration details forthcoming—check this page for updates.
  • Short Tales from the Mothership: 50th Anniversary Edition
    Tuesday, May 4, 2021 | 5 p.m. PT
    Short Tales from the Mothership is an annual sci-fi microfiction event where the Library invites participants to submit short stories (250 words or less) inspired by the otherworldly architectural design of Geisel Library. In recognition of the 50th anniversary, all stories shared at this event will include a reference to «50.» More.
  • Springing Forward into Our Next 50
    Spring 2021 | 6 p.m. PT
    An event dedicated to looking forward and envisioning the Library’s next 50 years. Event speaker and registration details forthcoming—check this page for updates.

In honor of Geisel Library’s golden anniversary, the Library has also launched the UC San Diego Library Associates—a group of alumni, faculty, staff, parents, and dedicated community members who recognize that the Library is at the heart of UC San Diego’s entire academic mission—and has put forth a set of philanthropic priorities, giving donors the ability to support the category of their choosing. A gift of any amount gains donors immediate membership to Library Associates and helps ensure Geisel Library remains as vibrant on the inside as it is on the outside.

Online activities will take place as well, including an ongoing social media campaign slated to run throughout the celebratory year. Content will include Geisel Library’s historic milestones, fun facts, and images of UC San Diego affiliates and the public at the Library—all are encouraged to use the hashtag #geisel50 for a chance to be featured on the Library’s social channels and 50th anniversary website.

For additional information on Geisel Library’s 50th anniversary, please visit geisel50.ucsd.edu.

About the UC San Diego Library:

The UC San Diego Library, ranked among the nation’s top 25 public academic libraries, plays a critical role in advancing and supporting the university’s research, teaching, patient care, and public service missions. The world-renowned research for which UC San Diego is known starts at the UC San Diego Library, which provides the foundation of knowledge needed to advance cutting-edge discoveries in a wide range of disciplines, from healthcare and science to public policy and the arts.

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Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation August Events

SHORT HILLS, N.J., Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation presents a list of events to wrap up the Summer on a high note. Event proceeds will further the mission of curing spinal cord injuries and advancing innovative research and improving the quality of life for…

SHORT HILLS, N.J., Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation presents a list of events to wrap up the Summer on a high note. Event proceeds will further the mission of curing spinal cord injuries and advancing innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis.

«When the pandemic started, the Foundation had to act quickly and think of new ways to hold our events during these times. We asked how we could make events different, exciting, engaging, and safe for our community to come together. The answer was virtual/hybrid events from the safety of our homes or while practicing strict social distancing guidelines,» says Aimee Hunnewell, Chief Development Officer, Reeve Foundation. «We must continue to fundraise and push our mission forward, but our community’s health and well-being will always come first.»

Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 7:30 PM ET

Cards for a Cure; Virtual Poker Championship Series 

Cards for a Cure: A Virtual Poker Championship Series hosted by Faded Spade. The first game of the series will be held on August 12 at 7:30 PM ET and then on the second Wednesday of the month – September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9. The top 5 players from each event will receive an entry to the final championship game on January 13, 2021. There will be exciting prizes for the final table!

Saturday, August 15, 2020, 11:00 AM ET

Power Yoga over Paralysis

Join us for a Power Yoga class with empowering messages from Eric LeGrand to inspire you while you cleanse your mind, body, and soul with the instructors from Hot Yoga Revolution.

Get an excellent power session in with Hot Yoga Revolution LIVE outside of their studio (with social distancing protocols) or take the class VIRTUALLY from anywhere around the world via Zoom.

Monday, August 31, 2020

Reeve Foundation Golf Classic

Hit the greens with the Reeve Foundation and play a round at the beautiful Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, New Jersey! Breakfast, a grilled lunch, and beverages served. Proceeds benefit the Alan T. Brown Fund of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for research and efforts to improve the quality of life for people living with paralysis.

About the Reeve Foundation
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by advancing innovative research and improving quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis. We meet all 20 of the Better Business Bureau’s standards for charity accountability and hold the BBB’s Charity Seal. For more information, please visit our website at www.ChristopherReeve.org.

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Revivid USA Announces Launch of Two New CBD Gummy Products

EVERGREEN, Colo., Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Revivid USA, the leading Hemp brand of CBD oil, is pleased to announce the release of two new products. Revivid Whole Full-Spectrum CBD Gummies and Revivid Sport THC-Free CBD Gummies join the company’s already established range of CBD Oil…

EVERGREEN, Colo., Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Revivid USA, the leading Hemp brand of CBD oil, is pleased to announce the release of two new products. Revivid Whole Full-Spectrum CBD Gummies and Revivid Sport THC-Free CBD Gummies join the company’s already established range of CBD Oil Tinctures, CBD Softgels, and CBD Topical creams.

Revivid Whole CBD Gummies (40ct) are full-spectrum, ensuring all of the plant’s cannabinoids have been preserved in the final product. The athlete-tailored Revivid Sport CBD Gummies (40ct) are THC-free and made from 99.9% pure CBD Isolate, which is tested at the company’s Colorado base to ensure it does not contain other cannabinoids. Many athletes are turning to CBD products to help their bodies recover from training sessions and intense games. The Revivid Sport gummies are set to transform the needs of athletes of all levels.

From those living a healthy, active lifestyle to professional athletes at the peak of their sports, Revivid is here to help them be their best.

Revivid currently sponsors multiple athletes including Two-Division UFC Champion Amanda Nunes, who defended her UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship at UFC 245 in Las Vegas in December last year and her UFC Women’s Featherweight Championship at UFC 250 in June of 2020.

Nunes said she was «amazed with the results from Revivid’s CBD products,» adding, «I was so happy with the products that I wanted to be a part of this high-quality trusted brand that supports individuals with active lifestyles.»

Currently, there are no FDA regulations to dictate recommended CBD oil levels in edibles, which means it is important to choose a reputable brand such as Revivid for safe consumption.

About Revivid USA

Founded in 2012, Revivid’s mission was only to offer the best CBD products available. After the legalization of industrial hemp in 2014, the company scaled up its seed-to-sale vertically integrated organization and has ensured it maintains full control over the entire production process, from the growing of hemp to the extraction and marketing of its products. Revivid produces multiple cannabinoid-rich product lines for every lifestyle. Revivid Whole boasts a full-spectrum CBD line designed to deliver multiple cannabinoids to the body’s Endocannabinoid System. Athlete-tailored Revivid Sport offers products for those desiring THC-free CBD.

To learn more about Revivid’s CBD products, learn more at https://RevividUSA.com and https://RevividSport.com.

 

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The U.S. Private Sector Job Quality Index (JQI)® July 2020

NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Following the release of the Employment Situation Report for July 2020 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the U.S. Private Sector Job Quality Index (JQI)® has been revised to a level of 83.65, up by 0.6%…

NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Following the release of the Employment Situation Report for July 2020 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the U.S. Private Sector Job Quality Index (JQI)® has been revised to a level of 83.65, up by 0.6% from its revised level one month earlier and reflecting a lower proportion – relative to the prior month, and recent history – of U.S. production and non-supervisory (P&NS) jobs paying less than the mean weekly income of all P&NS jobs («Low Quality Jobs»), relative to those jobs paying above such mean. The JQI is being heavily and uncharacteristically impacted by the continued unprecedented loss of 10.95 million production and non-supervisory jobs since the beginning of the economic lockdown related to the COVID19 global pandemic (net of additions in May through July), with regard to which the following additional special factors should be noted:

  • the BLS Employment Situation Report for July, as in May and June, likely reflected a rise in private payroll employment resulting from «re-payrolling» of employees via funding through the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) established pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act);
  • indications, evidenced in our survey released on August 4, 2020 in cooperation with RIWI Corp., are that workers «re-payrolled» via PPP are again being laid off as the vast majority of PPP funds were disbursed by employers from May through July, leaving in doubt the capacity of many small and medium sized firms to maintain payrolls at levels reflected in the July BLS report;
  • the payroll gains, as reflected in JQ-Instant™ reading, below, were heavily concentrated in sectors offering Low Quality Jobs, indicating the PPPs success in restoring incomes to workers in those sectors and the revival of such sectors due to economic reopening; and
  • the JQI may rise or fall for a period of time to the extent that such large numbers of Low Quality Jobs have been substantially eliminated or restored (temporarily or otherwise), as offset by the significantly higher benchmark mean weekly income used in computing the index.

The mean weekly wage income of all P&NS jobs as of the current reading (which reflects the level as of June 2020) declined to $837.17, a change of -1.40% from its revised level the month prior. This reflects the large number of low-wage/low hours jobs added back to payrolls in June. The JQ-Instant™ preliminary read of the 1.8 million gain in all private sector, non-farm payrolls for July 2020 shows that approximately 91.48% of the gains in private sector jobs were in industry sectors offering P&NS jobs with an average weekly income below the mean weekly income of all P&NS jobs (i.e. «Low Quality Jobs»). This is the highest level of the past three months. The JQ-Instant read shows that re-payrolling through mid-July resulted in gains in the number of Low Quality Jobs in retail, leisure and hospitality, administrative and waste services, and healthcare and social assistance.

Daniel Alpert, co-creator of the U.S. Private Sector Job Quality Index, said, «The pace of increases in non-farm payrolls in July fell to 1.8 million and is likely to fall more in August as the effects Payroll Protection Program «re-payrolling» end or goes into reverse. The July data leaves the U.S. with 10.95 million fewer private sector jobs than prior to the crisis, which will prove a deep hole to dig out of.»

For an explanatory video on the JQI, please see: http://www.vimeo.com/jqi.

This news release presents data from the most recent JQI reading calculated through the month immediately prior to the month covered by this release. The JQI assesses job quality in the United States by measuring desirable higher-wage/higher-hour jobs versus lower-wage/lower-hour jobs. The JQI offers a near-real time analytical tool to policymakers, researchers and financial market participants with relevance to a variety of trends in the economy at large. The JQI analyzes a representative sample of the economy using production and non-supervisory job (P&NS) data from 180 different industry groups spanning across all 20 super-sectors into which the BLS groups establishments. The principal data utilized is contained in the Current Employment Survey (CES, also often referred to as the establishment survey) P&NS data on average weekly hours, average hourly wage and total employment for each given industry group (seasonally adjusted, in all cases). The JQI is updated on a monthly basis contemporaneously with the release of new CES data from the BLS.

The JQ-Instant reading is for the month covered by this release and has implications for the likely direction of the JQI itself in future months. As the JQI is reported as a three-month rolling average of actual monthly readings, significant imbalances (readings varying from an even distribution between high and low quality jobs) in the JQ-Instant results would suggest future JQI readings moving in the direction of the dominant side of such distribution.

The U.S. Private Sector Job Quality Index (patent pending) is a joint development of the Program on the Law and Regulation of Financial Institutions and Markets at the Jack G. Clarke Institute of Cornell Law School, the University of Missouri Kansas City Department of Economics, the Coalition for a Prosperous America, and the Global Institute for Sustainable Prosperity.

For more information, and to read the full report, visit https://www.jobqualityindex.com/.

©2020 JQI IP Holdings LLC. «Private Sector Job Quality Index» and «JQI» are registered trademarks of JQI IP Holdings LLC. The Private Sector Job Quality Index is patent pending, application number US 62/900,923. Cornell logo and Cornell Law School and Jack G. Clarke Program names and references used with permission.

 

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Self Esteem Brands Founders, Employees & Roark Capital Unveil $1 Million SEB Relief Fund to Financially Aid Employees of Clubs, Studios Impacted by COVID-19

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Self Esteem Brands (SEB) has unveiled a $1 million SEB Relief Fund to provide direct financial assistance, in the form of one-time $500 grants, to the thousands of franchise employees and corporate studio and club staff across the SEB brand portfolio – including Anytime Fitness, Basecamp Fitness, The Bar Method and Waxing the City – who have been impacted by pandemic-related layoffs or furloughs….

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Self Esteem Brands (SEB) has unveiled a $1 million SEB Relief Fund to provide direct financial assistance, in the form of one-time $500 grants, to the thousands of franchise employees and corporate studio and club staff across the SEB brand portfolio – including Anytime Fitness, Basecamp Fitness, The Bar Method and Waxing the City – who have been impacted by pandemic-related layoffs or furloughs.

The SEB Relief Fund is entirely funded through personal donations from SEB co-founders Chuck Runyon and Dave Mortensen, as well as more than $2,000 in personal donations from SEB corporate employees and a donation from key SEB investor Roark Capital Group. No franchise fees were used to build the fund.

«This year has been incredibly challenging for our members, employees, franchise owners and their staffs, and our communities,» said Chuck Runyon, co-founder and CEO, SEB. «They’ve endured an unpredictable pandemic and are faced with continued uncertainty over COVID-19, their personal health, their employment, and their economic stability. The SEB Relief Fund is a way that we can help them navigate this uncertainty as our franchise owners, clubs and studios work to adapt to a new normal in the fitness and wellness industry.»

The first round of applications opened July 21, 2020 with more than $150,000 in grants dispersed to-date. Grants will be awarded to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. Qualified recipients include franchise employees and independent contractor personal trainers, as well as club and studio employees of corporate-owned Anytime Fitness clubs, Waxing the City studios, Bar Method studios, and Basecamp studios who were furloughed or laid off as a result of COVID-19 closures and who incurred qualifying financial costs. All applicants must have been employed in good standing at the time of furlough or layoff.

SEB has partnered with America’s Charities, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, to review, verify and administer the fund. America’s Charities will ensure that all grants are tax-free and fulfilled quickly. The application site will close once the Fund is exhausted.

Voluntary additional donations to the SEB Relief Fund are welcomed here.

About Self Esteem Brands

Our purpose is to improve the self-esteem of the world. Self Esteem Brands (SEB) is the parent company of Anytime Fitness (the world’s largest fitness franchise), Basecamp Fitness, The Bar Method and Waxing the City. Combined, most of our more than 4,700 franchise locations are locally operated across 30 countries worldwide by independent, small business owners. SEB is also the parent company to affiliates Provision Security Solutions and Healthy Contributions. Leading with a high-performance culture anchored in the values of people, purpose, profits and play, plus a charitable focus through its HeartFirst Foundation®, SEB seeks to enrich the lives of all who interact with our brands and businesses. Our vision is a world of self-esteem, for every human to rise from their challenges.

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United States Healthcare Data Interoperability Market Radar 2020 – Most Health Systems’ Essential Services are Focused on Tackling the Unprecedented Surge in Patient Footprint due to COVID-19

DUBLIN, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The «The US Healthcare…

DUBLIN, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The «The US Healthcare Data Interoperability Market, 2020» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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Interoperability has become a critical consideration for all health IT (HIT) applications. All the major healthcare stakeholders across the world acknowledge the need to invest in digital infrastructure capabilities to facilitate cross-continuum patient information exchanges and support evidence-based care, at scale.

Regulatory agencies are embracing forward-thinking policies that advocate the need for all the leading vendors to become fully interoperable with each other. The objective is to drive a progressive digital healthcare model, that is, a standardized, collaborative, and multidisciplinary yet modular approach that is based on an application programming interface (API).

Many leading HIT vendors and hospitals in the United States are not likely to comply with CMS’ 21st Century Cures Act, although it makes provisions for the secure transfer of patient data across the care continuum (due to threats such as breach of patient privacy) and the overwhelming cost of commitment; provisions also exist to cover any significant penalties involved.

Owing to COVID-19, most health systems’ essential services (both, manually driven and digitally enabled) are focused on tackling the unprecedented surge in patient footprint across primary, in-patient, and long-term care systems. Therefore, ONC in collaboration with CMS and HHS OIG has extended the timeline for the implementation of Interoperability Final Rules to 3 months post completion of the ONC Health IT Certification Program for specific value-based care tracks.

Allscripts, IBM, Change Healthcare, and InterSystems are the leading US healthcare data interoperability market participants marked on the Research Radar. Optum is the fastest-growing company, and IBM is the most innovative.

Key Topics Covered

1. Strategic Imperative and Growth Environment

  • Strategic Imperative
  • Growth Environment

2. The Research Radar

  • Healthcare Data Interoperability Market 2020
  • Competitive Environment

3. Companies to Action

  • Allscripts Healthcare, LLC
  • Cerner Corporation
  • Change Healthcare
  • Enli Health Intelligence
  • Epic Systems Corporation
  • IBM
  • InterSystems Corporation
  • Lumeon
  • Optum, Inc.
  • Progress Software Corporation
  • Validic

4. Strategic Insights

5. Next Steps: Leveraging the Research Radar to Empower Key Stakeholders

  • Significance of Being on the Research Radar
  • Empowers the CEO’s Growth Team
  • Empowers Investors
  • Empowers Customers
  • Empowers the Board of Directors

6. Research Radar Analytics

  • Benchmarking Future Growth Potential

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Squirrel AI Learning Wins UNESCO AI Innovation Award

SHANGHAI, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) granted Squirrel AI Learning the «AI Innovation Award» for the Mobile Learning Week 2020 under the theme «Artificial intelligence and Inclusion» in order to affirm Squirrel AI Learning’s role as a leader in promoting personalized high-quality learning with AI recognition of learning patterns. UNESCO recognizes the…

SHANGHAI, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) granted Squirrel AI Learning the «AI Innovation Award» for the Mobile Learning Week 2020 under the theme «Artificial intelligence and Inclusion» in order to affirm Squirrel AI Learning’s role as a leader in promoting personalized high-quality learning with AI recognition of learning patterns. UNESCO recognizes the value of this innovation in the contribution towards the direction of more inclusion and equity in education. Other winners of this award include Google, University College London (UCL) and Tomorrow Advancing Life (TAL).

As the first AI educational unicorn company in China to apply the AI adaptive learning technology to K12 education, Squirrel AI Learning has thus far set up  more than 2,700 learning centers in over 700 cities. Squirrel AI Learning has successfully developed China’s first advanced algorithm-based AI adaptive learning engine with fully independent intellectual property rights. Squirrel AI Learning system, in which AI and human teachers work together, not only specializes in offering student-centered intelligent personalized education, but outperforms human teachers by applying AI technology during teaching processes such as examination, learning, exercising, testing and question answering, thus making it possible to teach students in accordance with their aptitude and improve their learning efficiency greatly.

The system is equipped with a dozen algorithms and deep learning technologies. The core scientists are all from the international unicorn companies of AI adaptive education. In addition, Squirrel AI Learning has set up joint laboratories with the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) ranking top in AI worldwide, and established cooperation in technology development with the Stanford Research Institute (SRI) International.

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), with 195 members, is a specialized organization of the United Nations that owns the maximum number of members in the fields of international education, science and culture. The organization aims to promote cooperation among nations through education, science and culture so as to make contributions to world peace and security.

The Mobile Learning Week is a flagship event of information and communication technology application in education hosted by the United Nations. In the charge of UNESCO and its project partners, this year is the eighth event so far. Themed «AI and Inclusion», the Mobile Learning Week 2020 focuses on exploring the role of AI in promoting inclusion and equity in education, which as the foundation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will advance the cause of digital transformation for all mankind.

For more information contact:
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+86-186-0167-2496

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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Notifies Shareholders of Eastman Kodak Company (KODK) Investigation

NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Attorney Advertising — Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Eastman Kodak Company («Kodak» or the «Company») (NYSE: KODK). Investors who purchased Kodak securities are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm’s site: <a target="_blank"…

NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Attorney Advertising — Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Eastman Kodak Company («Kodak» or the «Company») (NYSE: KODK). Investors who purchased Kodak securities are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm’s site: www.bgandg.com/kodk.

The investigation concerns whether Kodak and certain of its officers and/or directors have violated federal securities laws.

In late July 2020, the Wall Street Journal reported that Kodak had been granted a $765 million government loan under the Defense Production Act («DPA») «to help expedite domestic production of drugs that can treat a variety of medical conditions . . . including the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine.»  Following the announcement of the DPA loan, Kodak’s stock price climbed sharply from a closing price of $2.62 per share on July 27, 2020 to close at $33.20 per share on July 29, 2020.  Then, on August 1, 2020, Reuters reported that prior to the announcement of the DPA loan, Kodak «granted its executive chairman options for 1.75 million shares as the result of what a person familiar with the arrangement described as an ‘understanding’ with its board that had previously neither been listed in his employment contract nor made public.»  Concurrently, market observers questioned why Kodak, historically a technology company, had been selected for a DPA loan related to pharmaceutical supplies over companies with more experience in the pharmaceutical industry.  On this news, Kodak’s stock price fell $6.91 per share, or $31.62%, to close at $14.94 per share on August 3, 2020.

If you are aware of any facts relating to this investigation, or purchased Kodak shares, you can assist this investigation by visiting the firm’s site: www.bgandg.com/kodk.  You can also contact Peretz Bronstein or his Investor Relations Analyst, Yael Hurwitz of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC: 212-697-6484. 

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China Medical Robots Market 2020-2026: Demand Soars Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

DUBLIN, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The «China Medical Robot Industry Report, 2020-2026» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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DUBLIN, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The «China Medical Robot Industry Report, 2020-2026» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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The report highlights the following:

  • Development environment for China medical robot industry (global market, economic environment and policy climate);
  • Development of China medical robot industry (status quo, market size, market structure, competitive landscape, market segments and development trends);
  • Global and Chinese companies (operation and medical robot business).

Medical robot is the most promising segment of service robot market. By one estimate, globally 7,200 units of medical robots were sold and valued at $2.58 billion in 2019, compared with 5,100 units (up by 50% YoY) in 2018.

Medical robot grows fastest in the US. As of March 31, 2020, Intuitive Surgical has installed 5,669 units of Da Vinci surgical system in all worldwide, including 3,581 units in the US, or 63.2% of the total.

China’s intelligent medical robot industry started later than its foreign peers. In current stage, the whole industry is in a transitional phase from research and development and clinical trials to commercialization and mass production. In 2019, China’s medical robot market was worth $620 million.

Rehabilitation robot has been the largest segment in China’s medical robot market thanks to a combination of positive factors such as broad application and favorable policies, sweeping 42.9% of the market in 2019. Surgical robot makes slow progress in promotion and holds a small share due to high application cost, albeit an upsurge at the early stage.

Of the nearly 100 medical robot companies in China, most are still in infancy. The rosy prospect of medical robot fuels investment enthusiasm. From the financing cases in recent years, it can be seen that companies with clear timetable of product launch or certified by the CFDA, are favored by capital. Players such as Remebot, HOZ Medical, Scream Intelligent Technology, Taimi Robotics Technology, Borns Medical Robotics, Ankon Technologies and Tinavi Medical Technologies even raised more than RMB100 million in their funding rounds.

In the Chinese medical robot market, the ever deeper university-industry-research cooperation stimulates the industry. Companies of industrial robots and medical devices branch out to the intelligent medical robot field progressively with many years of technical expertise, and has collaborations with domestic research institutes at multiple levels; research institutes otherwise market their research results by incubating companies.

Furthermore, COVID-19 pandemic props up demand for medical robots. During the time, hospitals as the battlefront used intelligent medical robots for guide, disinfection and sterilization.

In future, population aging and other factors will animate China’s medical robot market which will be worth $2.49 billion in 2026.

Key Topics Covered

1. Medical Robotics
1.1 Definition
1.1.1 Robotics
1.1.2 Medical Robot
1.2 Industry Chain

2. Operation Environment of Medical Robot in China
2.1 Global Market
2.1.1 Status Quo
2.1.2 Competition Pattern
2.2 Economic Environment
2.3 Policies

3. Medical Robot in China
3.1 Overview
3.2 Market Size
3.3 Market Structure
3.4 Competition Pattern
3.5 Market Segments
3.5.1 Rehabilitation Medical Robot
3.5.2 Surgical Robotics
3.5.3 Orthopedic Surgery Robotics
3.5.4 Pharmacy Robotics
3.6 Development Trends
3.6.1 Industry-University-Research Collaboration Brings Life to Development
3.6.2 The Demand for Medical Robot Soars amid COVID-19 Pandemic
3.6.3 VC Investments Facilitates the Medical Robot Industry
3.6.4 Medical Robot Finds Ever More Clinical Application
3.6.5 Novel Robotics Springs up like Single Port Access Surgery Robot, Nanostructure Target Robot, and Flexible Robot
3.6.6 Regulation on Products Gets Tightened

4. Major Medical Robot Companies Worldwide
4.1 Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
4.1.1 Profile
4.1.2 Operation
4.1.3 Revenue Structure
4.1.4 Gross Margin
4.1.5 R&D Cost
4.1.6 Development in China
4.2 Stryker Corporation
4.3 Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc.
4.4 ReWalk Robotics Ltd.
4.5 Rex Bionics PLC
4.6 Mazor Robotics Ltd.
4.7 Johnson & Johnson
4.8 Avatera Medical
4.9 CMR Surgical
4.10 MedRobotics Corp.
4.11 Medtronic
4.12 Meerecompany
4.13 Titan Medical
4.14 TransEnterix

5. Major Medical Robot Enterprises in China
5.1 Shenyang SIASUN Robot & Automation Co. Ltd.
5.1.1 Profile
5.1.2 Operation
5.1.3 Revenue Structure
5.1.4 Gross Margin
5.1.5 Medical Robot Business
5.1.6 Development Prospect & Forecast
5.2 Guangdong Jinming Machinery Co. Ltd.
5.3 Midea Group Co. Ltd.
5.4 Truking Technology Limited
5.5 Chongqing Dima Industry Co. Ltd.
5.6 Jinho Robot (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
5.7 Shenzhen Mai Kangxin Medical Co. Ltd.
5.8 Henan Huibo Shenfang Intelligent Rehabilitation Equipment Co. Ltd.
5.9 TINAVI Medical Technologies Co. Ltd.
5.10 Harbin Boshi Automation Co. Ltd.
5.11 Remebot
5.12 Smart Robot Technology Group Co. Ltd.
5.13 Jinshan Science & Technology (Group) Co. Ltd
5.14 Taimi Robotics Technology Co. Ltd.
5.15 ANKON Technologies Co. Ltd.
5.16 Shenzhen Weibond Technology Co. Ltd.
5.17 Shenzhen Sanggu Medical Robot Co. Ltd.
5.18 Wuxi Anzhizhuo Medical Robot Co. Ltd.

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El laboratorio de UL en Alemania se encuentra autorizado para realizar pruebas de emisiones en cámaras de extracción conforme a la PV 3942.

KREFELD, Alemania, 7 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — El laboratorio especializado en materiales termoplásticos de UL en Krefeld, Alemania, ha sido aprobado como laboratorio externo para pruebas de emisiones conforme a la PV 3942 con el propósito de validar componentes completos de Volkswagen. La prueba PV 3942 analiza las emisiones de orgánicos compuestos que se desprenden de las partes, componentes y…

El laboratorio de UL en Alemania se encuentra autorizado para realizar pruebas de emisiones en cámaras de extracción conforme a la PV 3942.

KREFELD, Alemania, 7 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — El laboratorio especializado en materiales termoplásticos de UL en Krefeld, Alemania, ha sido aprobado como laboratorio externo para pruebas de emisiones conforme a la PV 3942 con el propósito de validar componentes completos de Volkswagen. La prueba PV 3942 analiza las emisiones de orgánicos compuestos que se desprenden de las partes, componentes y productos semiacabados en el interior de los vehículos.

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«Esta ampliación de Volkswagen es para pruebas en cámara de extracción conforme a la PV 3942 la cual incluye el análisis químico combinado con la evaluación de olor», explicó Thomas Wagner, Ph.D., gerente de negocios automotrices de la División de Materiales y Cadena de suministros de UL. «UL trabaja continuamente ampliando sus aprobaciones para los requerimientos de pruebas de emisiones y otros ensayos de rendimiento, conforme a los estándares de prueba de Volkswagen y otros fabricantes de equipos originales (OEM, por sus siglas en inglés) automotrices», agregó Wagner. Los estándares de pruebas homologados se pueden encontrar en el portal de proveedores de Volkswagen, donde UL figura como laboratorio aprobado.

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