NEW YORK, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ According to the market research report published by P&S Intelligence, global market for quantum computing to cross $1,866.8 million revenue by 2030, growing
Universities Space Research Association Members Elect UTEP to the Association
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COLUMBIA, Md., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), a top-tier doctoral research university located in one of the largest binational communities in the world, has joined the ranks of Universities Space Research Association (USRA), bringing the membership of the Association to a total of 114 universities. UTEP was elected by USRA s current university members and was formally included in the Association on May 17, 2021.
The eligibility criteria for USRA membership includes demonstrated significant contributions in space or aerospace research fields by faculty, and a substantial commitment to a course of studies and dissertation research leading to the doctorate in one or more related fields. Members participate in the governance of USRA through the election of members to the USRA Board of Trustees and establishment
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Rochelle Ford, director of the District’s Office of Government Ethics, resigned last week. She’s taking a new job with the Universities Space Research Association, a nonprofit focused on space-related science and engineering, as its vice president of corporate affairs and governance. She’ll also serve as USRA’s chief ethics and compliance officer and chair of the organization’s compliance committee.
At its Annual Meeting, USRA s Council of Institutions elected the following four Board members:
Daniel E. Hastings, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was elected Region I Trustee
Wayne A. Scales, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), was elected Region III Trustee
Elizabeth A. Lada, University of Florida, was elected Region IV Trustee
General Lester L. Lyles, United States Air Force, (Ret.) was elected At-Large Trustee.
Dr. John A. Montgomery, Chair of the Board of Trustees said, I am pleased to welcome our four newest members to USRA s Board. They each have a unique background, with diverse experiences that make them an asset to USRA.
USRA Names Rochelle Ford Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Governance
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COLUMBIA, Md., May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Universities Space Research Association today announced the appointment of Rochelle Ford as Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Governance.
In her new role, Ms. Ford will have executive responsibility for corporate legal matters, congressional advocacy, external communications, and management of corporate governance, including support to the Board of Trustees and the USRA Council of Institutions, which includes representatives from each of USRA s 113 member universities. She will also serve as USRA s Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer (CECO) and Chair of USRA s Executive Compliance Committee (ECC).