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Samtec Compression Mount PCB Connectors With Reach To 65 GHz Samtec now offers compression mount PCB connectors for microwave applications up to 65 GHz. The solderless vertical launch allows for easy, field replaceable, cost-effective assembly to the board. Connector interfaces include 1.85 mm (65 GHz), 2.40 mm (50 GHz) and 2.92 mm (40 GHz) with microstrip and stripline options available. Threaded coupling provides superior repeatability with high mechanical stability. Mating cable assemblies a...

RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WTOC) - A local teacher is being recognized for her work in STEM education. Lauren Avant is a teacher at Richmond Hill Middle School. Monday, she was presented with the 2021 Georgia STEM Scholar Award, which is sponsored and presented by the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC). The award goes to teachers who show a passion and determination to provide students with innovative and challenging STEM experiences. Avant helped create an app to highlight the impact ...

RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WTOC) - A local teacher is being recognized for her work in STEM education. Lauren Avant is a teacher at Richmond Hill Middle School. Monday, she was presented with the 2021 Georgia STEM Scholar Award, which is sponsored and presented by the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC). The award goes to teachers who show a passion and determination to provide students with innovative and challenging STEM experiences. Avant helped create an app to highlight the impact ...

Local News Briefs: Haines art on display at branch library Staff Report Haines art on display at branch library WEST LAFAYETTE - A display of artwork by Debbie Haines is on display this month at the West Lafayette Branch Library during regular business hours. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.  Alumni scholarships offered at Ridgewood WEST LAFAYETTE - The West Lafayette-Ridgewood Alumni Associatio...

Local News Briefs: Charter Communications expanding broadband Staff Report Charter Communications expanding broadband COLUMBUS - Charter Communications has announced plans to deliver gigabit high-speed broadband to approximately 112,000 unserved Ohio homes and small businesses, including those in Perry and Morgan counties.  As part of this effort, more than $556 million will be invested in Ohio, which includes an expected private investment of at least $450 million by Charter and more than $10...

More women in IT workforce, companies now work on their growth SECTIONS Share Synopsis According to data from 451 Research, a technology industry research firm, women now make up 34% of the IT workforce in India and the country is now almost at 50:50 gender parity rate in STEM graduates. iStock Representative Image Here’s some good news for female technologists: organisations are pulling out all the stops to attract, engage with and retain women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math...

For UCLA-based startup, new muscular dystrophy treatment is a personal mission MyoGene Bio, a finalist in UC Startup Innovation Challenge, is developing a gene therapy for the deadly childhood condition UCLA Wayne Lewis | February 23, 2021 Courtney Young helped develop the gene therapy at the heart of a biotech startup, MyoGene Bio, when she was a doctoral student at UCLA from 2013 to 2018. But the kernel of the company’s endeavor is older still — and definitively personal. In 20...

Dudleys open Batters Up batting cages in Byesville The Daily Jeffersonian BYESVILLE — Its batter up at an indoor batting cages that recently opened upstairs at 270 W. Main St. The facility, called Batters Up, offers multiple indoor batting cages featuring three pitching machines and space designated for pitchers and catchers to work on their skills — or just have a little fun. There is even a portable mound for baseball pitchers to hone their craft or simply find that next gem in hiding. O...

Change-Ups: FBA names Burns director The Family Business Alliance has named Robin Burns its director. Burns will work with the board and staff to develop and implement the strategic plan of the association whose sole mission is to ensure family businesses throughout West Michigan succeed generation to generation. Burns most recently served as the marketing director and management team member at Rhoades McKee. Established in 2006 in partnership with the Grand Rapids Chamber and Grand Valley Stat...

ioneer welcomes two new Non-Executive Directors to its Board, Rose McKinney-James and Margaret R. Walker Ioneer Ltd an emerging American lithium–boron supplier is pleased to announce the appointment of two US-based Independent Non-Executive Directors to its Board – Rose McKinney-James and Margaret R. Walker . Following the retirement of Pat Elliott announced in November 2020 the Board undertook an extensive search process for his successor. The search provided the opportunity to broaden and...