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January 20, 2021 Left to right: James Allan and Brian Levine Professors James Allan and Brian Levine of the UMass Amherst College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) have been named Fellows by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the world’s largest educational and scientific computing society. The ACM Fellow recognition is the organization’s highest member grade, representing less than one percent of ACM members, who have been named for their “foundational accomplishme...

Researchers have identified a key factor in mental aging. They’ve also shown that it might be prevented or reversed by fixing a glitch in the immune system’s front-line soldiers. Certain cells of our immune system become increasingly irascible as we grow older. Instead of stamping out embers, they stoke the flames of chronic inflammation. Biologists have long theorized that reducing this inflammation could slow the aging process and delay the onset of age-associated conditions, such as hear...

Manchester investment firm launches Anti-Bias Fund Alumni Venture Group seeks to address systemic biases January 21, 2021 The Alumni Venture Group, Manchester, has launched the AVG Anti-Bias Fund, which it says will focus on deploying capital to support diverse founders, teams and business models addressing systemic biases. Michael Collins, CEO of AVG, said the fund will compile a broad portfolio of 20 to 30 investments over the next 12 to 18 months. He added that the firm defines “diverse”...

Study reveals immune driver of brain aging Scientists have identified a key factor in mental aging and shown that it might be prevented or reversed by fixing a glitch in the immune system’s front-line soldiers. Jan 20 2021 Katrin Andreasson is the senior author of a study that identifies a particular set of immune cells as a key driver of mental aging. Steve Fisch Suppose Smokey Bear were to lose it and start setting forest fires instead of putting them out. That roughly describes...

 E-Mail Suppose Smokey the Bear were to go on a tear and start setting forest fires instead of putting them out. That roughly describes the behavior of certain cells of our immune system that become increasingly irascible as we grow older. Instead of stamping out embers, they stoke the flames of chronic inflammation. Biologists have long theorized that reducing this inflammation could slow the aging process and delay the onset of age-associated conditions, such as heart disease, Alzheimers dis...

UC Berkeley reverses course and will not close institute helping students of color FacebookTwitterEmail Troy Duster, pictured outside the Ann a Head building, is the founder of the Institute for the Study of Societal Issues at UC Berkeley.Jessica Christian / The Chronicle 2020Show MoreShow Less 2of8 Troy Duster is founder of UC Berkeley’s Institute for the Study of Societal Issues.Jessica Christian / The Chronicle 2020Show MoreShow Less 3of8 4of8 Troy Duster stands under the doorway of the co...

Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, is a participant in the Orlando Economic Partnership’s (OEP) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pledge, a focused effort from CEOs and executive leaders in Central Florida to create meaningful and lasting change in their organizations.

[December 28, 2020] TrellisWare Co-Founder and USC Professor Keith Chugg Named National Academy of Inventors Fellow TrellisWare Technologies, Inc. today announced that the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has named Keith Chugg, co-founder and Chief Scientist at TrellisWare, a NAI Fellow. Election to NAI Fellow status is the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors. Keith Chugg USC Photo (Photo: Business Wire) The NAI Fellows Program was established to highlight ...

Campus Climate & Retention MCAN works to identify students of color who might be interested in attending Carleton, and connects with these prospective students in personal and meaningful ways, giving a human face to the intimidating college admissions process. As volunteer Alumni Admissions Representatives through the Carleton Admissions Office, MCAN representatives meet with prospective students all over the country. They visit college fairs and attend receptions for prospective students of c...

By Vedder Price PC issued the following announcement on Dec. 14. Venu Talanki, Vice Chair of the firm’s Finance & Transactions group and a member of the Board of Directors of the firm, was recently recognized among the 2020 Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Minorities in Accounting, Consulting & Law. The list highlights top Chicago area minority attorneys who are currently serving in a senior-level role at his or her firm and have made significant contributions to advancing the indust...