Mes: agosto 2020

COMMACK, N.Y., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — UNITRON Ltd., a leading manufacturer of precision instruments for electronics, industrial, metallurgical, materials science, research, and educational applications, has renamed its Luxo industrial microscope product line to LX Microscopes by UNITRON®.

The change to LX Microscopes by UNITRON is in name only. All microscopes and accessories are identical in design, manufacturing, function, and performance to those that previously bore the LUXO Microscopes by UNITRON name. «We are excited to reveal the new LX Microscopes by UNITRON name for this product line,» said Brian Taub, Executive Vice President of UNITRON. «The new name reinforces our commitment to deliver a portfolio of high-quality optical devices for assembly, inspection, rework and quality control applications.» As agreed with Glamox AS during the 2017 acquisition of the microscope product line by UNITRON, all use of the LUXO brand must cease by August 1, 2020.

LX Microscopes by UNITRON will continue to be sold through the existing distribution channels, leveraging their experience and customer relationships.

About UNITRON
UNITRON specializes in high quality, precision optical instruments for industrial, clinical, life science, research and educational applications. Since 1952 UNITRON’s microscopes and related optical accessories have been consistently used and trusted worldwide in companies such as Intel, BAE Systems, ITT, GE, Williams Co., Lockheed Martin, DuPont, Boeing, 3M, Alcoa, MIT, Raytheon, Sony, Texas Instruments, iRobot, Northrop Grumman, United Technologies, and the Mayo Clinic. Manufactured and assembled to the strictest quality standards, UNITRON products are available exclusively through a nationwide network of authorized distributors. Visit UNITRON at https://unitronusa.com/.

SOURCE UNITRON Ltd.

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Robert Black, Co-Owner of Catoctin Mountain Orchard in Thurmont, MD, has been named the 2020 Apple Grower of the YearSM by American Fruit Grower® and Western Fruit Grower® magazines, published by Meister Media Worldwide.

Black, the 32nd recipient of the award, which began in 1989, will be honored Aug. 20 during a virtual edition of the annual USApple Outlook and Marketing Conference.

«I’m amazed and shocked that I have won this award and appreciate being among my peers who have gone before me,» Black, who shares co-ownership with his sister, Patricia, said. «This is absolutely an amazing thing to have happen to my family. My sister has always been the one to stay home to keep the home fires burning and allow me to travel. She certainly has been a great partner in this operation.»

David Eddy, the Editor of American Fruit Grower and Western Fruit Grower magazines and a member of the award selection committee, said the public nomination process spoke well of Black’s stature within the industry.

«I’ll never forget the day I called Bob to tell him he had won the award. Because he’s such a humble man, at first he actually insisted we must have made a mistake,» Eddy said. «It just reinforced what I had already read in the many enthusiastic nominations we received endorsing Bob, from university researchers — in multiple states, no less — to numerous fellow growers. Bob is definitely a popular winner.»

Sponsored by Valent USA, the Apple Grower of the Year program honors individuals who have gone beyond the confines of the orchard and, through their involvement and leadership, have made genuine impacts on the apple industry.

«Bob demonstrates a willingness to listen and an openness to change that all come together as his personal recipe for success,» Dion McBay, Vice President of Sales with Valent USA, said. «Bob is a clear advocate for sustainable agriculture and has made investments and improvement in irrigation technology, integrated pest management, and the use of biological and biorational tools. Beyond his commitment to sustainable agriculture and his operational improvements, Bob is a relentless advocate for Maryland agriculture and a proud participant in the U.S. apple industry.»

Black represents the second Maryland farming operation to win the award, following Evan Milburn and his late son Nathan, of Milburn Orchards, who were honored in 2008. He is highly regarded for displaying leadership on the state and regional levels.

«Bob Black has been a staple in the Mid-Atlantic fruit-growing region for decades,» Mark Boyer, the Co-Owner of Ridgetop Orchards in Fishertown, PA, said. «He has served on almost every board position available both in fruits and vegetables to social and community. Always the first to help and the last to complain.»

Black has excelled in the areas of commercial planting and direct marketing and has served on the boards of the International Fruit Tree Association and Maryland State Horticultural Society. He is a member of the Midwest Apple Improvement Association (MAIA), which was founded by growers to produce varieties for its membership.

«I don’t know any other grower who has more variety trials in progress,» Brad Hollabaugh, the Apple Grower of the Year winner in 2000, representing Hollabaugh Bros., said. «Bob is also always willing to share tricks, techniques, and the results of his many production endeavors. Equally, he’s an avid listener to other growers, always looking for ways to improve his operation.»

USApple President and CEO Jim Bair credited Black for devoting his career to making a meaningful impact on the apple industry.

«When he is not working on groundbreaking innovations in his orchards, he is helping and championing other growers,» Bair said. «From his past leadership on USApple’s board to his ongoing commitment to represent Maryland every year during our Capitol Hill Day, he is always at the ready to advocate for the industry. We congratulate Bob for this much-deserved honor.»

About The Award: The Apple Grower of the YearSM Award is presented annually by American Fruit Grower® and Western Fruit Grower® magazines and honors apple growers who have gone beyond the confines of the orchard and have, through their involvement and leadership, made a real impact on the apple industry. American Fruit Grower and Western Fruit Grower are published by Meister Media Worldwide. GrowingProduce.com

About Meister Media Worldwide
Meister Media Worldwide offers business solutions designed to cultivate a sustainable world through the power of knowledge. It accomplishes this through a host of integrated print, digital and data product offerings, and a variety of in-person events with a singular focus: to further specialized agriculture globally. In addition, its business services division utilizes Meister Media’s wealth of knowledge, combined with the latest technology, to develop strategic business services from concept planning through development and delivery. An industry leader, Meister Media’s mission is to be your trusted partner, empowering the business of global agriculture to grow a better world. With headquarters in Willoughby, Ohio, Meister Media Worldwide was founded in 1932 and operates out of offices throughout the United States and around the world. MeisterMedia.com.

SOURCE American Fruit Grower

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) and Sabio have partnered to continue their commitment to support underrepresented minorities, including women, interested in entering the fast-growing career path in Technology Education (IT) such as software engineering, especially during and post COVID-19. Through the «Intro to Web Development Certification» program – being offered for free through the partnership – which will consist of two courses that cover the foundations of JavaScript, live 1:1 instructor support, and a skills assessment.

«There is talent everywhere and our collective effort is to inspire and develop that innovative potential through our CSL (Code as a Second Language) program and creative partnerships with Sabio to help our communities and America move forward, especially during and post COVID where tech jobs will be in even greater demand than they already are,» said Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO of HHF. «We are thrilled that Sabio shares in that vision and we are grateful for their leadership as a Latinx-owned-and-operated company providing tech education to our community.»

The Intro to Web Development Certification’s goals are to increase the number of Latinx individuals considering a career path as a professional software engineer or in the IT industry, and expose individuals to front-end web development through a foundational knowledge of JavaScript. Register at: http://bit.ly/SabioCode

«Sabio is excited to collaborate with HHF, an amazing organization that is 100% dedicated to helping uplift the Latinx Community,» said Liliana Monge, Co-Founder and CEO of Sabio. «Through our partnership we will work to engage more Latinx people, and encourage and support them through their journey into software engineering.»

About Sabio
Sabio, a coding bootcamp based in Los Angeles, is one of the oldest software development bootcamps and is taught exclusively by senior industry software practitioners. The current instructors are alumni of companies such as Fox, Gamefly, Stack Overflow, TMZ and UCLA. Sabio’s software development program focuses on .NET/C# and trains across the full-stack in Mobile, Front End, Back End, Source Control, Database and Development platforms. Sabio’s alumni now work at amazing companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Tesla, Activision, MedMen, UCLA, and USC. (Visit https://sabio.la/).

About the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and CSL
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation is a national nonprofit focused on education, workforce, innovative leadership, and culture to meet America’s priorities. Through HHF’s program, Code as a Second Language (CSL), tens of thousands of students across the nation are introduced and taught to code. Once they are initiated, they are connected to a larger network of coders including mentors, workshops, activities through award-winning LOFT (Latinos On Fast Track) program for further development, connectivity and placement into the workforce and Fortune 500 companies (Visit http://www.HispanicHeritage.org) Follow HHF on Facebook and Twitter.

SOURCE Hispanic Heritage Foundation

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Kaplow Communications, known for its strategic brand marketing and superior media relationships, announced that it was named a Top Place to Work by PR News. Recognized for the agency’s overall culture, as well as expanding divisions and creating new roles based on employees’ interests, Kaplow was also honored for its dedication to team member development.

«I’m so proud of the entire Kaplow team for their contributions to our culture, our work and our results,» said Liz Kaplow, Founder and CEO of the eponymous public relations agency. «From the beginning, it has been our goal to attract top talent and create a working environment that prioritizes work-life balance and value.»

Kaplow’s culture is collaborative, communicative, down-to-earth, and fun. Defined by the four pillars of T.R.E.E. – Trust, Respect, Energy and Enthusiasm, Kaplow is guided by a transparent and empathetic approach to internal and external communications. This enables a collaborative culture where everyone has a direct line of communication to senior management, including Liz Kaplow herself, the company’s president, CFO and Senior Vice Presidents.

Dedicated to providing growth-opportunities for its team, the New York City-based agency, houses Beauty, Lifestyle and Health & Wellness categories, as well as Influencer Management. With a history of promoting division leads from within, Kaplow regularly provides employees with the career mobility they crave, which contributes to the agency’s higher than average retention rates. In fact, Kaplow boasts a stunning retention rate of staff that has stayed with the company for five or more years.

In addition, the agency offers numerous committees – such as New Earned Media, Marketing and Social Media – which provide team members at all levels the opportunity to grow their skills outside of their day-to-day client workload. These committees provide deeper exposure to senior leaders and often open the door to new work assignments.

Encouraging volunteerism, Kaplow sponsors efforts during official work hours and its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility is communicated regularly and enshrined in the employee handbook. Kaplow also has a strategic partnership with Givz, a company that enables frictionless donation to every registered charity in America. As part of the agency’s 2019 holiday gift, as well as in response to the Coronavirus crisis, Kaplow added funds to all employees’ Givz accounts, allowing them to directly donate to the charity of their choice.

About Kaplow Communications
Kaplow Communications, based in New York City, specializes in conceptualizing and executing integrated campaigns that change conversations in today’s digital world. Its award-winning programs include brand strategy, media relations, influencer marketing and executive visibility, reaching consumers at every touch point and creating an emotional bond that drives loyalty and brand love. For information, call 212-221-1713 or visit http://www.kaplow.com/our-services.

SOURCE Kaplow

BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — WHAT: No-cost webinar for K-12 educators featuring K-12 education experts:

• Dr. Matthew Joseph, the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at Leicester Public Schools (moderator)
• Dennis Griffin Jr., Principal at Brown Deer Elementary
• Dr. Adam Phyall III, Director of Technology and Media Services at Newton County Schools
• Christine Ravesi-Weinstein, Assistant Principal at Milford High School
• Andrew Wallace, Director of Technology at South Portland Schools

WHEN: Tuesday, August 11 at 1:00 PM EDT

REGISTER: https://news.gaggle.net/digital-safety-and-mental-health-webinar

As districts prepare for the 2020–21 school year, educators are considering different options for delivering instruction: resuming in-person learning, continuing with distance learning, or adopting a hybrid model. What’s absolutely certain is that all educators need to consider whether or not their students are truly safe in the digital environment.

On Tuesday, August 11 at 1:00 PM EDT, a panel of K-12 education leaders will present a free informative webinar on «Digital Safety and the Impact on Student Mental Health.» The webinar—hosted by Gaggle—will feature a panel discussion on digital safety and its impact on student mental health.

During the webinar, the panelists will dive into the impacts of cyberbullying and other threats across various digital channels, including school-issued chat platforms and social media. They’ll discuss their experience in these areas, touch on how districts can help ensure student safety and well-being in an era of increased distance learning, and explore the importance of student mental health.

There is no cost to join the webinar, but registration is required. For more information, visit https://news.gaggle.net/digital-safety-and-mental-health-webinar.

SOURCE Gaggle

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Starting today, McGraw Hill kicks off its nationwide call for nominations for the second annual ALEKS All-Star Educator Awards. The 2020 ALEKS All-Star Educator Awards will honor two K-12 teachers and two higher education instructors who have applied the ALEKS program to achieve exceptional results and improve their students’ progress.

For more than 20 years, McGraw Hill ALEKS® has helped educators in math and chemistry to quickly and accurately zero in on exactly which topics students understand and which topics they need help with, empowering teachers to deliver the most effective instruction possible. Built on the theory of «knowledge spaces» from cognitive science, ALEKS (Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces) uses artificial intelligence to create personalized and dynamic learning paths for K-20 students based on their unique needs. To date, ALEKS has helped more than 20 million students at thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities throughout the world.

McGraw Hill is accepting nominations for the ALEKS All-Star Educator Awards from August 3 through November 16, 2020 at mheonline.com/aleks-allstars.

Nominees can be any educators who have demonstrated the following:

• Used ALEKS to reshape the way they interact with students in order to drive more effective teaching and learning.
• Measurably improved outcomes for students using a combination of ALEKS and other teaching techniques.
• Helped increase STEM success rates for all students.
• Gone above and beyond to help unlock the full potential of learners at their schools, using ALEKS.
• Implemented an innovative and unique teaching style using ALEKS.

The winning educators will each receive a $1,000 donation from McGraw Hill to an education-focused non-profit or charity of their choice, as well as a $250 gift card and a collection of McGraw Hill Professional books. Winners will be announced in early January 2021.

«We’re inspired every day by the creative and innovative ways educators integrate ALEKS into their curricula to truly unlock the potential of their students and ensure a personalized approach to their education,» said Simon Allen, McGraw Hill CEO.  «This awards program is just one way we can honor those who work so hard to ensure each student has the opportunity and tools to succeed.»

About McGraw Hill
McGraw Hill is a learning science company that delivers personalized learning experiences that help students, parents, educators and professionals drive results. Headquartered in New York City, McGraw Hill has offices across North America, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and South America, and makes its learning solutions for PreK-12, higher education, professionals and others available in more than 75 languages. Visit us at mheducation.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter.

Contact
Tyler Reed
McGraw Hill
(646) 766-2951
tyler.reed@mheducation.com

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