IBM's Watson is bringing new generative AI capabilities to the Masters Tournament digital platforms. The technology giant, in collaboration with the Masters Tournament, has introduced several new features aimed at enhancing the digital viewing experience for golf fans around the world.One of the key features announced is IBM Hole Insights, which offers detailed, data-driven projections and analysis for each hole on the course. Jonathan Adashek, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications at IBM, highlighted the impact of Watson's generative AI power in creating...
The City University of New York has received a generous donation of $1 million from the Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation to address the challenges arising from the delayed rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. This initiative, named CUNY Financial Aid Support Team (FAST), aims to assist 100,000 high school seniors and current CUNY students in completing the FAFSA, crucial for receiving financial aid.CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez expressed gratitude to the Petrie Foundation for their support in creating the program,...
Three first-year University of Rochester students, Asad Shahab, Adam Bowen, and Michael Koomson, are set to help NASA study the sun's corona as a total solar eclipse passes over Rochester, New York on April 8. The students are part of the Citizen CATE 2024 experiment, one of over 30 teams nationwide participating in the project.Shahab, an applied math major, shared his excitement for the project, stating, "Astrophotography has been a hobby of mine for a long time and when I saw the Google ad looking for participants, I thought, ‘I have to do this.’" He further expressed...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has implemented a new policy requiring medical providers to obtain written consent before conducting intimate examinations, particularly on patients under anesthesia. The initiative was driven by the advocacy and research efforts of Lori Bruce, associate director of Yale’s Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics, with the support of the Institution for Social and Policy Studies.Bruce expressed gratitude for the collective efforts that led to this significant milestone, stating, “This landmark achievement for patient consent...
The Carlyle Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CG) has revealed its plans to unveil the financial results for the first quarter of 2024 on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The company will also conduct an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. EDT on the same day. According to the announcement, the conference call will be accessible through a public webcast on ir.carlyle.com, with a replay available afterward.During the conference call, Chief Executive Officer Harvey Schwartz, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Strategy John Redett, and Head of Public Market Investor Relations Daniel...
Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) has appointed Masahiko Fukasawa as the Head of Global Portfolio Solutions Japan, effective immediately. In his new role, Mr. Fukasawa will focus on enhancing Carlyle's portfolio operational value creation efforts in Japan by leveraging global resources and capabilities for the benefit of portfolio companies in the region.Mr. Fukasawa will collaborate closely with Carlyle Japan's Co-Heads, Kazuhiro Yamada and Takaomi Tomioka, as well as Richard Elder, the Global Head of GPS based in Washington D.C., U.S. In response to the appointment, Yamada and...
Columbia University researchers, particularly those at the Zuckerman Institute, have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the memory capabilities of black-capped chickadees. These small birds have been revealed to possess an extraordinary memory system that allows them to recall the locations of thousands of food caches, crucial for their survival during the winter months.Lead researcher Dmitriy Aronov, PhD, described chickadees as "memory geniuses" and highlighted the significance of their ability to remember specific moments such as hiding food. Through their...
Virginia Commonwealth University's Provost Fotis Sotiropolous has unveiled draft final recommendations aimed at repositioning the university to enhance its efficiency, innovation, and academic appeal. Sotiropolous expressed confidence in the recommendations, stating that they will "fuel VCU’s ascent as we emerge among the nation’s most influential and impactful universities."The recommendations focus on cultivating an inclusive and welcoming environment, empowering faculty and students to engage in transdisciplinary research, and preparing graduates to be creative...
The City University of New York (CUNY) commenced National Community College Month by recognizing 28 CUNY community college students who have been named as semifinalists for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s prestigious Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Celebrating this achievement, CUNY is actively promoting its successful support program, CUNY ASAP, which has served over 100,000 students.CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez commended the semifinalists, stating, “Congratulations are in order for CUNY’s Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship semifinalists, who embody the great...
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has announced changes to its Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC), appointing a new chair and welcoming two new members in April 2024.Jeffrey Stopko, president and CEO of AmeriServ Financial, Inc., has been appointed as the new chair of the CDIAC for 2024, representing the Third Federal Reserve District. Stopko, who has been a member of the advisory council since 2021, will lead the council in its discussions on economic and business trends facing community depository institutions.Joining the CDIAC are James...
In a new study of Syrian refugee families with small children, fathers viewed themselves as highly involved parents; their wives often begged to differ.The study, co-authored by Yale anthropologist Catherine Panter-Brick, found that this disagreement between spouses predicted significant deficits in their children’s social and emotional development even though the fathers’ actual level of parental involvement had no measurable effect on those outcomes.Catherine Panter-Brick, the lead researcher, highlighted the significance of the study's findings by stating, "It’s...
WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced the Office of Surety Guarantees award winners recognized for their continued work to help small contracting businesses acquire surety bonds.Guzman commended the award winners, stating, "SBA’s surety guarantee partners play a crucial role in helping the SBA facilitate billions of contracting dollars to America’s small businesses, and our 2024 Surety Guarantee...
Virginia Apgar, known for developing the APGAR Score, was honored with a commemorative stamp issued on October 24, 1994. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court, had a stamp issued in her name on October 2, 2023. Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress, was commemorated with a stamp on January 31, 2014. Anna Julia Cooper, an advocate for education and civil rights, had a stamp issued in her honor on June 11, 2009. Amelia Earhart, the iconic female aviator, was remembered with a stamp on July 24, 1963. Margaret Mead, a...
Five individuals were recently recognized for their outstanding contributions to the LGBTQIA+ community and the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) at the 2024 Burnside Watstein Awards ceremony. The awards, named after Chris Burnside and Sarah Watstein, aim to celebrate individuals who make a significant impact on the lives of LGBTQIA+ faculty, staff, and students at VCU.Josh Leidy, a member of the selection committee, highlighted that the recipients were chosen for embodying the work of past LGBTQ+ advocates and providing safe spaces for authenticity and growth within...
Amid personal turmoil and challenges, George Richardson found solace and purpose in sports throughout his youth. The death of his parents and separation from his siblings marked a tumultuous journey that ultimately led him to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), where he pursued a path that will allow him to pay forward the valuable life lessons he has learned.Richardson, set to graduate in May from VCU’s University College with a degree in interdisciplinary studies concentrating on educating youth in fitness and athletics, shared his journey of resilience and...
SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman announced the selection of 17 new Women’s Business Centers (WBCs), with 13 of them hosted by established Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) across ten states. Guzman highlighted the impact of these centers on women entrepreneurs, especially women of color, stating, “Under the Biden-Harris Administration, we have seen a historic Small Business Boom, with women, especially women of color, filing new business applications at double the rates of men.”The SBA’s WBCs provide essential resources to women entrepreneurs, offering...
A potential ban on the popular social media app TikTok in the U.S. is causing concerns for its more than 150 million users and the influencers and brands that rely on the platform. Joshua Smith, an assistant professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, emphasized the significance of this issue, stating, "Everyone who has a stake in TikTok, be that in time, money or social capital, would be affected by an outright ban."Smith highlighted the impact a ban would have on individual users, noting that they would lose access to their network, social support, and memories...
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has taken action against three individuals, permanently prohibiting them from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository institution. Sarah C. Conley, a former employee of Summit Federal Credit Union in Rochester, New York, Carlene Bartley, a former employee of Municipal Credit Union in New York, New York, and Esther A. Olson, a former employee of Educational Employees Credit Union in Fresno, California, are the individuals named in the prohibition notices and consent order issued by the NCUA in March...
The University of Rochester saw a vibrant array of activities and events in March 2024, captured in a series of captivating photos by J. Adam Fenster. From academic pursuits to cultural performances, the month was filled with diverse experiences for students and faculty alike.In the Mary Ann Mavrinac Studio X in Carlson Library, a student was immersed in virtual reality, showcasing the integration of technology into educational settings. Meanwhile, visiting assistant professor Dmitry Bykov engaged students with recordings of Russian prison songs, shedding light on the...
WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, recognized four SBA Resource Partners of the Year awardees. The awardees – from Wisconsin, Michigan, Colorado, and Mississippi – will be honored at a ceremony during National Small Business Week, April 30-May 1, 2024."This year’s Resource Partner of the Year awardees are making a real difference in the lives of countless small business owners — connecting them with...
