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Back-to-School with Olympian Natalie Coughlin and Athleta G!RL

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The back-to-school season is officially underway, and parents everywhere are scrambling to get their kids – and themselves! - ready for the new school year. For Natalie Coughlin, 12x Olympic Medalist and Mom of Two, this back-to-school season is all about confidence, comfort and self-care, and Athleta is the perfect resource for parents to help set their kids up for success. Recently, Natalie participated in a nationwide satellite media tour to discuss the back-to-school season and some tips to help empower young girls. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/byW412Bjg2I Diminishing confidence is one of the greatest issue’s girls face in the defining years from 6-12, so it’s important that we do everything we can to set them up for success. While back-to-school shopping, think about how clothing options can give young girls room to express their style and represent their favorite hobbies and personal interests. Athleta's G!RL line is perfect for girls who want to express themselves while being comfortable and active. We can help empower girls to be their most confident selves, knowing their clothing supports self-expression and helps to quell anxiety. Special features in Athleta’s back-to-school assortment are intentionally designed to fuel girls’ confidence through apparel design details, like confidence charms and hidden affirmations in the lining of shirts and backpacks and tactile details to fiddle with when she’s feeling anxious. Athleta’s uniform-ready items - like the School Days Skort, School Days Dress, School Days Polo and Limitless Backpack and Lunchbox - are durable, quality pieces built with performance-quality fabrics to withstand her active school year and all those after school activities, whether it’s on the sports field or in the art room. For more information, visit AthletaGirl.com About Natalie Coughlin Natalie Coughlin burst onto the international swim scene at the 2001 World Championships, winning a gold medal in the 100 backstroke and a bronze in the 50 backstroke. In 2002 at the Pan-Pacifics, she was more dominant, winning six medals, four gold, with three individual championships in the 100 free, 100 fly, and 100 back. Coughlin was the top female swimmer at the 2004 Olympic Games, winning five medals, including two gold. Individually, she won the 100 metre backstroke and finished third in the 100 freestyle. She won her second gold medal in the 800 metre freestyle relay and added two silvers as a member of the United States’ teams in the other relays. In three Olympics, she competed in 12 events and won 12 medals, three gold. But her victories didn’t stop there—she has since launched a wine label, advocated on behalf of several non-profit organizations, and become a mother to her daughter, Zennie, and her son, Ozzie. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

August 09, 2023 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Kaleidoscope Raises $2 Million in Additional Funding to Accelerate Growth and Transform Education-Based Philanthropy

Rally Ventures

Kaleidoscope, the leading full-cycle scholarship management platform operating in the education-based philanthropy sector, today announced it raised $2M in a Series A2 funding round. The investment was co-led by Rally Ventures and 3x5 Partners, with participation from existing angel investors. The philanthropy sector is a vast $500B per year industry that allocates more than $160B per year to scholarships and grants for higher education and advancement. However, the sector has long been in need of modern, tech-driven solutions to streamline processes and enhance accessibility for applicants and sponsors. Kaleidoscope’s market-leading platform makes it easy to host, manage and operate branded scholarship and grant programs — allowing sponsoring organizations, donors and applicants to seamlessly connect. The company's breakthrough solution includes a full-service disbursement capability that dynamically distributes and tracks funds awarded to recipients and a unified communications tool that simplifies messaging for applicants, sponsors and supporters. "This investment represents a vote of confidence in our team, vision and ability to transform education-based philanthropy, and in the significant growth and milestones we’ve already achieved in a very short time,” said Jason Von Bank, CEO of Kaleidoscope. “With the additional capital, we will further scale our team and drive product innovation, reinforcing our position as the undisputed leader in the scholarship platform space." "We firmly believe that Kaleidoscope's platform has the potential to revolutionize the way scholarships and grants are managed, making it easy for sponsors to reach the right students and for applicants to reach their highest potential,” said Justin Kaufenberg, Managing Director at Rally Ventures. “The new financing reaffirms our commitment to Kaleidoscope and to driving positive change in education-based philanthropy." With the new infusion of capital, Kaleidoscope is set to accelerate its expansion and innovation, bringing its platform to more organizations and students across the nation. The company remains focused on its mission to channel more dollars into the hands of more students, expediting the scholarship and grant allocation process for the benefit of everyone. About Kaleidoscope: Kaleidoscope is a full-cycle scholarship management platform enabling organizations to fund, design, administer and host branded scholarship and grant programs. The platform uses leading technologies to deliver an end-to-end solution for sponsors, organizations and those they support. Kaleidoscope is building a future where financial aid and funding solutions are smart, cost-effective and as unique as the applicants they serve. Contact Details Rachel Subasic rachel@rallyventures.com Company Website https://www.mykaleidoscope.com/

August 08, 2023 08:03 AM Central Daylight Time

HKBU unveils treatment potential of herbal extract compound isoliquiritigenin for pancreatic cancer

Hong Kong Baptist University

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 7 August 2023 - A research led by scientists of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) found that isoliquiritigenin (ISL), a flavonoid isolated from the Chinese herbal medicine licorice, can inhibit pancreatic cancer progression. It may also enhance the efficacy of conventional chemotherapeutic drugs in treating pancreatic cancer. It is the first time that a research group reported the anticancer potential of ISL in treating pancreatic cancer. The research findings have been published in the international academic journal Phytomedicine and recently presented in the Annual Congress of the European Association for Cancer Research 2023 in Torino, Italy. Pancreatic cancer as the "silent killer" Pancreatic cancer is often called the "silent killer" as most patients experience little or no symptoms until it has advanced and spread. According to the Global Cancer Statistics 2020 released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the mortality-to-incidence ratio of pancreatic cancer is greater than 93%. It is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in Hong Kong. Whipple (pancreaticoduodenectomy) operation is the only available curative treatment of pancreatic cancer. However, only 20% of patients are suitable for resection and the recurrence rate is high. In non-resectable cases and metastatic pancreatic cancer patients, the chemotherapeutic drug gemcitabine (GEM) remains the mainstream treatment. Nevertheless, GEM-based combination therapy exhibits profound chemoresistance with serious systemic toxicity. Gancao extract identified as anticancer agent In the search for alternative treatments for pancreatic cancer, a research team led by Dr Joshua Ko Ka-Shun, Associate Professor, Teaching and Research Division of the School of Chinese Medicine at HKBU, screened all the potential pancreatic cancer disease markers and the biological therapeutic activities of phytochemicals from the medicinal plant Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice, or Gancao in Chinese) using network pharmacology. Network pharmacology is an emerging discipline which systematically catalogue the molecular interactions of a drug molecule in a living cell using complex computations, and has become an important tool in botanical drug discovery. Using this approach, the team identified ISL as a potential anticancer agent for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. With a series of cell experiments, the team demonstrated that ISL suppressed the growth and induced apoptosis (programmed cell death) of pancreatic cancer cells. In two human pancreatic cancer cell lines applied with 12.5 μM and 25 μM concentrations of ISL respectively, their cell survival rates were about 50% and 80% lower than the control cells with no ISL applied. The percentage of late stage apoptosis in the two cell lines was 11% and 13% respectively, compared to less than 5% in the control cells. Inhibits cancer progression with fewer side effects "ISL possesses a unique property of inhibiting pancreatic cancer progression through the blockade of autophagy, which is a natural process where the body's cells clean out damaged or unnecessary components. The blockade of late-stage autophagy in our experiments results in cancer cell death," said Dr Ko. The research team further employed a mice tumor model to investigate the efficacy of ISL in inhibiting pancreatic cancer cell growth in vivo. The mice were divided into three groups with GEM (GEM group), ISL (ISL group) and no treatment agent (control group) applied. The ISL group was further divided into two sub-groups treated with 30mg/kg and 60mg/kg of ISL. On the 21st day of the experiment, the tumor volumes of the control group and the GEM group were1000 mm3 and 400 mm3 respectively. The tumor volumes of the two ISL sub-groups treated with 30mg/kg and 60mg/kg of ISL were about 500 mm3 and 300 mm3 respectively. The results showed that ISL demonstrated treatment effects comparable to that of GEM. Meanwhile, compared with GEM, ISL showed fewer side effects in mice including neutropenia (drop in white blood cell count), anemia and body weight loss. Enhances effects of chemotherapies Current first-line chemotherapeutic drugs for pancreatic cancer, such as GEM and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), are frequently associated with chemoresistance. It is because these drugs induce autophagy which favours the growth of cancer cells, and thus jeopardises their treatment effects. To explore ISL's potential in counteracting the chemoresistance of GEM and 5-FU, the research team set up experiments with pancreatic cancer cells treated with GEM or 5-FU alone, and GEM or 5-FU together with ISL. The growth inhibition rate of pancreatic cancer cells applied with GEM and ISL together is 18% higher than using GEM only, while the growth inhibition rate using 5-FU and ISL together is 30% higher than 5-FU only. The results showed that ISL can enhance the treatment effects of chemotherapeutic drugs by blocking autophagy, which is conducive to the death of cancer cells. "The findings in this study open a new avenue for developing ISL as a novel autophagy inhibitor in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. We hope to collaborate with other research partners to further evaluate the effectiveness and potential clinical application of ISL in treating pancreatic cancer," said Dr Ko. Contact Details Communication and Public Relations Office Christina Wu christinawu@hkbu.edu.hk

August 07, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Back to School Ready!

News Media Group, Inc.

Contact Details News Media Group Jennifer Rivera +1 954-667-9647 jrivera@newsmg.com Company Website https://newsmg.com/

August 04, 2023 10:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Stupid Cancer to host CancerCon™ Live in Atlanta, Georgia in August 2023

Stupid Cancer, Inc.

New York, NY - Stupid Cancer, a 501(c)3 nonprofit leader in the adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer community, announces it will be hosting their annual CancerCon Live at the Omni Hotel at the CNN Center in Atlanta, GA, this summer on August 17–20. CancerCon Live aims to connect AYA cancer patients, survivors, advocates, and health professionals for a weekend filled with inspiring discussions and networking opportunities. “We are excited to bring this event to the southeast to such a young and vibrant city!” says Alison Silberman, CEO of Stupid Cancer. The 2023 agenda is carefully curated to provide the AYA community with valuable resources and many opportunities to connect with your AYA community. Some of this year’s sessions and presenters include… A Community for Caregivers Speaker: Leeann Terwilliger, LCSW, Stupid Cancer I’m Fine: Men, Cancer, and "Cowboy Culture” Speaker: Trevor Maxwell, Man Up to Cancer LOLing through Cancer: Turning your Story into Comedy Speaker: Julia Johns, Comedian Do I Need a Lawyer? Legal Implications of AYA Cancer Speaker: Nicole Jolicoeur, Esq, Triage Cancer Peds to AYA & Long-Term Survivorship Speakers: Sanyukta Janardan, MD, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta/Emory University; Montana Harstad, RN, Emory Healthcare; & James Ludemann, MSN, RN, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta “We're thrilled to have several amazing local experts from Atlanta's renowned medical institutions as session presenters, as well as other survivors and professionals from across the country." says Chelsea Donahue, Director of Programs. For over a decade, Stupid Cancer has brought together hundreds of patients, survivors, caregivers, advocates, and health professionals at the largest gathering of the AYA community - CancerCon. Now gathering both online and off, every CancerCon event is an immersive experience, led by transformative connection and education.The majority of conference attendees are AYA (age 15-39) cancer patients and survivors, but caregivers and health professionals of all ages are also welcome. Beginning in 2022 CancerCon is hosted in a different US city as we seek to make the event always be within reach of our community at all times. About Stupid Cancer: Stupid Cancer's mission is to help empower everyone in the adolescent and young adult (AYA) community by ending isolation and building community. Through innovative programming and strategic communications, the organization aims to provide support, resources, education, and a sense of community both online and in-person. For more information, please visit stupidcancer.org. Contact Details Alison Silberman +1 212-619-1040 media@stupidcancer.org Company Website https://stupidcancer.org/

August 03, 2023 09:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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BEYOND THE BASICS – ENSURING STUDENT’S SUCCESS IN 2023

YourUpdateTV

Midsummer signals the start of back-to-school season. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Mia Syn did a satellite media tour to share a few tips and help you prioritize health and wellness for the whole family as we head into the excitement of back-to-school. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/6BukXzTsKko Experts agree that eating well throughout childhood and adolescence supports proper growth and development. Syn recommends starting the day off with a healthy breakfast, which studies also suggest helps a child's attention span and memory—essential for learning in school. A perfect way to kick off the day is with something fun and tasty like banana pancakes or mini-fruit kebobs. The kebobs are easy to make with pineapple, strawberries, grapes, and blueberries—just pair it with a flavored yogurt as dip. You can also try apple cinnamon oatmeal. Grab a store-bought oatmeal and top it with apples, cinnamon, raisins and pecans. The goal is to make sure kids have the energy they need to make it to lunchtime. Snacking can get a bad wrap with kids reaching for empty calorie options like chips, pizza or soda. For a better-for-you protein-packed snack anytime and anywhere, Justin’s® Honey Almond Butter Squeeze Packs check all the boxes. One, they’re convenient - no refrigeration or utensils are needed. The Squeeze Packs are a super “easy squeezy” option for breakfast crunch time, lunchtime and after-school snacking. Two, they have 6 grams of plant-based protein and 3 grams of fiber, all while being made with mindfully sourced, simple and clean ingredients. Three, they’re delicious with a slight sweetness of organic honey and a one-of-a kind grind giving them a naturally delicious taste. The Squeeze Packs are perfect for pairing with oatmeal and toast in the morning, with crackers and carrots for, or with fruit for snack. Or, they can be enjoyed simply straight out of the pack, perfect for on-the-go families this back-to-school season. Justin’s products are available at most major retailers nationwide; find a store near you at Justins.com/where-to-buy. Creating balanced meals is key to ensuring that you and your family are getting the nutrients you need to stay healthy. That’s why meals should contain fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and a variety of proteins. However, we also want to think about ways to jumpstart our metabolism. Metavo is the world's first plant-based metabolism management supplement brand and contains the proprietary avocado compound AvoB. Metavo helps parents feel their best while taking care of their kids during the busy back to school season. It activates metabolism at the cellular level, enabling our bodies to properly metabolize fats, proteins and carbs to help improve insulin sensitivity, glucose tolerance, and energy slumps. Metavo also helps with food cravings while enabling proactive health management, allowing families to activate their metabolism naturally. You can find out more at Metavo.com As kids and teachers head back to school, parents can protect their kids and themselves from indoor air pollutants in classrooms and gymnasiums, offices and airplanes, as well as pet dander at home and those airborne pollutants outside on the field. NasalGuard® Airborne Particle Blocker® is the first and only topical gel that prevents airborne particles from entering the nose. It’s really easy to use, just apply a small amount of gel around your nasal passages, and it acts as a barrier. It blocks virus-sized particles such as pollen, pollution, pet dander and dust. It's available in convenient and portable tubes in unscented and cool menthol. There are also NasalGuard products for Air Travelers and for Pet Lovers. It's also available as a mask spray, nasal spray, and an antiseptic topical gel. These products are safe, drug-free, and non-irritating for the whole family, including pregnant or nursing women. You can find out more at NasalGuard.com. For more information, visit nutritionbymia.com About Mia Syn Mia Syn, MS, RDN is a nationally recognized nutrition expert and founder of Nutrition By Mia, a popular online wellness destination frequented by millions of readers around the globe. She holds a Master of Science in human nutrition from Columbia University and has been featured by dozens of major media outlets including Women's Health Magazine, Cosmopolitan and SHAPE. As one of the most recognized and trusted young nutritionists in the country, she has helped hundreds of her clients and millions of her readers lose weight, improve their health and develop better sustainable eating habits for life. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

August 02, 2023 09:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Back to School Tips for Healthy Eyes

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With the back-to-school season underway, it’s time to take an important look at your child’s eye health. Recently, the President of the American Optometric Association, Dr. Ronald L. Benner, participated in a nationwide satellite media tour to discuss back-to-school eye safety tips and the importance of having in-person, comprehensive eye exams with a doctor of optometry. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/_wkZ4uuCvmg Since the pandemic, children have spent more hours using computers and digital devices for remote learning. This increase in screen time can be extremely taxing on the visual system and have long-term consequences for vision and learning. It also increases the likelihood of developing myopia (nearsightedness), eye coordination issues, eyestrain, dry eye, and exacerbated existing eye conditions. Eye and vision disorders can lead to problems in a child’s normal development, school performance, social interactions, engagement in athletics, and self-esteem. Vision disorders that occur in childhood may manifest as problems well into adulthood, affecting an individual’s level of education, employment opportunities, and social interactions. In addition, undiagnosed vision issues are sometimes misdiagnosed as learning disorders. Vision screenings, such as those performed in schools or pediatrician’s offices,are not a substitute for comprehensive eye exams performed by an optometrist. Annual in-person, comprehensive eye exams are one of the most important, preventative ways to preserve vision and overall health. Optometrists are America’s primary eye health care providers, and are on the frontline of eye and vision care. They examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the eye. In addition to providing eye and vision care, they play a major role in an individual’s overall health and well-being by detecting systemic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension. Eye exams safeguard overall health by enabling doctors to detect more than 270 serious health conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, autoimmune diseases and cancers. Eye Deserve More is a multi-faceted national campaign to take a stand that every American deserves in-person comprehensive care from an AOA doctor of optometry as part of their eye health and overall health and wellbeing. As part of the campaign, to further combat serious eye conditions, AOA developed Blink Land, a single-player mobile game that educates gamers through engaging mini-games and interesting trivia to empower them to focus on their eye health. Download Blink Land on Apple App Store and Google Play Store. For more information, visit aoa.org/eyedeservemore About Dr. Benner Ronald L. Benner, O.D., was elected to the American Optometric Association Board of Trustees at the 118th Annual AOA Congress & 45th Annual AOSA Conference: Optometry's Meeting® in June 2015 and elected to the office of President during the 126th Annual AOA Congress & 55th Annual AOSA Conference: Optometry's Meeting in June 2023. In addition to his duties as President, Dr. Benner serves as chair of the Executive Committee, Agenda Committee, and 401(k) Committee. Dr. Benner is also the liaison trustee to the American Academy of Optometry, the AOA Political Action Committee and the National Optometric Leadership Conference. His board assignments also include the Advocacy Committee, the Meetings & Member Experiences Committee, the Faculty & Student Membership Liaisons Committee, the Future Practice Education Task Force and the Advocacy Roundtable Committee. He also serves as a liaison to affiliate associations in Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin and is the trustee liaison to optometry schools including Chicago College of Optometry, Illinois College of Optometry, Indiana School of Optometry and Michigan College of Optometry—Ferris State University. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

August 01, 2023 10:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Doceree collaborates with global marketing experts in an industry-first talk show ‘The Next Marketing with HJ’

Doceree Inc

Doceree, the leading global platform for HCP programmatic marketing, today launches the first season of its brand-new talk show- ‘The Next Marketing with HJ’, a refreshing knowledge-first series for potential and practising pharma marketers. Demystifying the global best practices in healthcare marketing, Doceree aims to provide informative and engaging content to the young marketers in the most candid and intelligible form. The launch of The Next Marketing with HJ series coincides with the rise of unprecedented innovation and competition in the marketing world today. As new-age marketers strive each day to achieve the most from their sought-after and captivating marketing campaigns, the show arrives just in time to provide them with the secrets of successful marketing. Released today on Doceree’s YouTube channel, The Next Marketing with HJ features Harshit Jain MD as the show host, fostering dialogue and knowledge-exchange with global experts who share exceptional insights and experiences from their marketing journeys, engaging in compelling discussions that can potentially captivate young audience and provide a holistic view of the multi-faceted advertising and pharma marketing industry. Harshit Jain being a healthcare innovator himself, has been actively driving transformation across the globe with his life-changing, creative and sustainable marketing ideas. He is a celebrated global marketer, an inspiring entrepreneur, an international speaker, and a published author who recently launched his book ‘ The Next Marketing-To Healthcare Professionals ’. Harshit’s passion for going beyond the creative thresholds and redefining marketing campaigns to augment global healthcare outcomes, makes him the perfect host for the show. Speaking on the launch of the show, Harshit Jain says, “Being interviewed multiple times myself, it fills me with excitement to now sit on the other side. I am extremely excited to exchange experiences with some of the most skilful and seasoned personalities from the healthcare and marketing ecosystem. The brand-new knowledge-exchange series not only promises to deliver empowering conversations around pharmaceutical marketing, but also narrates some extremely interesting untold stories that marketers can relate with and gain greatly from.” As renowned marketing stalwarts from across the world grace the show, Harjot Singh, Global Chief Strategy Officer, McCann Worldgroup, talks about his experience of being on the show and says, “ Shows like this expand our understanding of the industry and provide a unique perspective. I have really enjoyed being part of it.” Another expert, Ritesh Patel, Senior Partner - Global Digital Health, FINN Partners expresses, “ My interaction with Harshit is not only refreshing in terms of knowledge sharing but also insightful for those who want to have an in-depth understanding of pharmaceutical marketing ”. With an interesting content palette--ranging from Creative Innovation in marketing to Digital Literacy and the use of Data & Analytics in advertising, to adoption of Point-of-Care Messaging and Omni-channel Marketing —the show brings to light some new-age tips and tricks for marketers from experts like Nancy Phelan, Omnichannel Activation Lead, Indegene, George C.D Griffith, Executive Vice President-Omnichannel Strategy, Relevate Health, among others. The first episode of the show, featuring Harjot Singh, Global Chief Strategy Officer, McCann Worldgroup, disentangles the dichotomy between ‘Magic & Maths’ and further reveals the value of ‘authenticity’ for brands to stay relevant in today’s digital age. The show takes some hilarious twists with the guest sharing funny anecdotes about their marketing journey, thereby giving the marketers of today an opportunity to witness the industry from an unfiltered lens. Episode 01 I The Next Marketing With HJ: https://youtu.be/frJ4y4CfaNs Show Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARXWFOu4y64&ab_channel=Doceree About Harshit Jain MD: A marketer, an entrepreneur, and a doctor- Harshit Jain MD, has been working towards introducing creative and innovative ways for pharmaceutical brands to reach Healthcare Professionals globally through his venture Doceree, and has established himself as a successful storyteller and change-maker through creative campaigns- The Immunity Charm, Noon Assembly, Blouse Door, etc. Opening doors into a new world marketing, Jain recently authored a book ‘ The Next Marketing-To Healthcare Professionals’ on Point-of-Care Marketing, and is now ready to build a new home for industry best learnings and conversations on the Future of Marketing through his show- ‘The Next Marketing with HJ'. About Doceree: Doceree is a global platform building unprecedented solutions for healthcare professional (HCP) programmatic marketing with proprietary data tools. It facilitates messaging between life sciences brands and HCPs through an extensive global network of digital endemic and point-of-care platforms to programmatically deliver personalized communications to HCPs and transparent marketing campaign metrics at scale. To learn more, visit www.doceree.com. Contact Details Doceree Inc Tanya Singh +91 70420 89805 tanya.singh@doceree.com Company Website https://doceree.com/us/

August 01, 2023 08:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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MultiversX and the "Lucian Blaga" University Unveil a New Academic Initiative

STORM Partners

Since ancient times, up to the very present, education has been and remains one of the essential pillars of any society, ensuring its progress and development, fostering innovation, and directly contributing to the well-being of its individuals. In the current context of rapid technological advancement, education plays a crucial role in equipping the society for the challenges and opportunities of the digital era. A 2022 report published by SlashData, a company that specializes in analyzing the developer economy, highlights that developers with 6 to 10 years of experience show the highest openness to work in the blockchain industry. Even though some of them are not yet seasoned enough to work in this industry, developers with less than 5 years of experience are not only interested in the technology, but they are actively seeking to learn and make a move into the field. Consequently, one of the key factors in encouraging the adoption of blockchain technology in general, and the MultiversX network in particular, could be attracting developers from the early stages of their careers, even from their university years. To foster such an environment, MultiversX has partnered with the “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu (ULBS), Romania, joining five other local companies that will financially and educationally support the initiative aimed at nurturing talented young individuals in this field. Starting this autumn, the Faculty of Economic Sciences at ULBS will introduce a new undergraduate programme with an innovative and modern approach, called “Business Informatics”. This university program will be taught exclusively in English, by qualified professors, as well as specialists and entrepreneurs from the field. The specialization will offer 30 tuition-free spots for students, of which 10 spots will be state-subsidized and 20 by the 6 companies involved in this initiative. As part of the collaboration between MultiversX and ULBS, students will have the opportunity to study the “Blockchain and FinTech Applications” course during the second semester of their third academic year. This will enable them to immerse themselves in the comprehensive understanding of the MultiversX blockchain network and explore decentralized applications within the ecosystem. "Blockchain technology facilitates access to financial instruments and other digital services to anyone, anywhere in the world, while offering other advantages, such as censorship resistance, composability, high performance and cost-effectiveness. On the path to an economy based on this technology and its adoption, we fully understand the importance and necessity of high-quality educational initiatives. Education is the key that supports individual development while connecting us to the innovative potential of young people, who will become the architects of the new internet economy." stated Beniamin Mincu, CEO of MultiversX. The course dedicated to MultiversX will consist of 2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of lab work per week, for a total period of 14 weeks. Students will have the opportunity to gain both theoretical and hands-on knowledge directly from the MultiversX team members, who will be actively involved in the educational process. “The partnership between the Faculty of Economic Sciences of “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu and MultiversX contributes to the development of higher education adapted to the challenges of the digital age in studying and applying emerging technologies in economics and business, preparing students for successful careers in a changing world. Through this collaboration, both parties, students and teachers alike, will together build knowledge and innovations that can have a significant impact on society and the global economy. MultiversX demonstrates a strong commitment to education through active engagement, and this bridge between academia and business can bring mutual benefits. On the one hand, the faculty benefits from know-how through the experience of a technology leader, which enhances the quality of education offered to students. On the other hand, MultiversX benefits from opportunities for applied research and attracting new talent, contributing to the development and advancement of the technology industry.” said Assoc. Prof. Eduard Stoica, Ph.D., Vice-Dean / Faculty of Economic Sciences. This joint initiative opens new horizons and aims to shape generations of leaders ready to face the challenges of the future. The collaboration is part of MultiversX’s wider effort to contribute to the development of the entire blockchain industry. In order to stimulate the adoption within a segment that naturally exhibits an interest in new technologies, a series of other activities and events are planned. Demos, hackathons, as well as guides and other educational materials, are all intended to onboard enthusiastic young minds into the MultiversX ecosystem. About the Faculty of Economic Sciences After more than three decades of higher education in economics in Sibiu, the Faculty of Economics of the "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu stands among the best economics faculties in Romania, according to international rankings. This recognition of the value of higher education in economics in Sibiu is the result of a permanent development and consolidation activity, in which students, graduates, professors, institutional partners and companies were equally involved, as well as of a favorable management context within the university. About MultiversX MultiversX is a highly scalable, secure and decentralized blockchain network created to enable radically new applications, for users, businesses, society, and the new metaverse frontier. Distributed by STORM Partners. Contact Adrian Bono for interviews and quotes -adrian.bono@storm.partners or telegram @STORMPartners Contact Details Dan Voicu, Head of Communications dan.voicu@multiversx.com

August 01, 2023 06:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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