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Global Workplace Safety Market By Component, By System, By Deployment Type, By Application, By End User, By Region, Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2020 – 2026
New York, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report “Global Workplace Safety Market By Component, By System, By Deployment Type, By Application, By End User, By Region, Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2020 – 2026” – https://www.reportlinker.com/p06028139/?utm_source=GNW
By adopting safety systems, it becomes possible to prevent these accidents.
The workplace safety systems safeguard the workers from several situations/scenarios that could potentially be fatal. Any explosion, falling from a height, low visibility, and high noise are included in these scenarios/situations. Strict occupational health & safety norms mandating unavoidable use of these systems in industries & offices and quick urbanization are the aspects that are expected to boost the adoption of the workplace safety systems market.
The workplace safety system market is fueled by the growing concerns with respect to the safety of workers. In addition to it, various other aspects such as rising demand from the oil & gas, manufacturing, and chemical industries are anticipated to fuel the development of the workplace safety system market. Moreover, the regulation mandated by NIOSH (National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is boosting the industries for necessary utilization of these safety systems which, as a result, will fuel the development of the workplace safety systems market.
With the creation and probability of sooner distribution of vaccines of COVID-19, industries are gradually coming to normalcy during the COVID-19 pandemic. This transition of workplace safety is anticipated to expand due to compulsory requirements of social distancing as well as consistent personal care through sanitization to eradicate even the smallest possibility of the spread of COVID-19. Organizations are anticipated to enhance smart clothing to rigorously follow the regulations of social distancing and to ensure better business functioning.
By Component
Based on Component, the market is segmented into Hardware, Software and Services. The Hardware market dominated the Global Workplace Safety Market by Component 2019, growing at a CAGR of 9.7 % during the forecast period. The Services market would showcase a CAGR of 13.2% during (2020 – 2026).
By System
Based on System, the market is segmented into Environmental Health & Safety, Access Control & Surveillance System, Real Time Location Monitoring and Others. Based on the system, the real-time location monitoring systems segment is estimated to acquire the largest revenue share over the forecast years. Real-time location monitoring systems (RTLMS) recognize and monitor the location of objects and people in real-time within a specified region and are utilized for several purposes like asset tracking, personnel or staff tracking, proximity tracking, and on-site operations monitoring.
By Deployment Type
Based on Deployment Type, the market is segmented into On-premise and Cloud. The cloud segment is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast years. The cloud deployment provides superior control of the data, combined with the low risk of data loss and concerns associated with regulatory compliance. The cloud deployment offers companies with advantages such as superior scalability, speed, 24*7 service, and better IT security. The adoption of cloud-based solutions is increasing at a fast pace, and this trend is anticipated to witness a surge over the forecast years due to the broad range of functionalities and primary features these solutions offer.
By Application
Based on Application, the market is segmented into Incident & Emergency Management, Asset Tracking & Management, Personal Protective Equipment Detection and Others. The incident & emergency management segment is expected to gain a significant revenue share during the forecast years. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics obtained 2.8 million reports of non-lethal workplace-related injuries or illnesses in 2018. As per the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), on average, 14 deaths happen daily in the workplace.
By End User
Based on End User, the market is segmented into Industrial and Commercial. The industrial end-user segment is estimated to procure the highest market share during the forecast years. The industrial segment consists of aerospace and defense, mining, construction, oil and gas, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductor, and energy and power. The adoption of workplace safety systems is more on these industries so that they can comply with guidelines and instructions regulated by OSHA. In energy and utilities, the installation of EHS systems is high due to the evolving EHS laws, regulations, and standards.
By Region
Based on Regions, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, Middle East & Africa. North America is expected to garner the maximum share of the workplace safety market during the forecast period. The region is home to the most prominent and innovative technology providers and occupied with prosperous and tech-savvy consumers who demands advanced workplace safety solutions.
The major strategies followed by the market participants are Product Launches and Partnerships. Based on the Analysis presented in the Cardinal matrix; Microsoft Corporation is the major forerunner in the Workplace Safety Market. Companies such as Honeywell International, Inc., Cority Software, Inc., Hexagon AB, IBM Corporation, Amazon.com, Inc., and Panasonic Corporation are some of the key innovators in the market.
The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include IBM Corporation, Honeywell International, Inc., 3M Company, Hexagon AB, Appian Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH, Amazon.com, Inc., Panasonic Corporation, and Cority Software, Inc.
Recent strategies deployed in Workplace Safety Market
Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
Dec-2020: Cority joined hands with Verisk 3E, the leading global provider of intelligent compliance solutions. Under this collaboration, the companies integrated Verisk 3E’s substance-level chemical safety data into Cority’s industry-leading EHSQ SaaS platform. This integration helps companies to enhance regulatory compliance along with managing their most challenging business risks with greater efficiency.
Nov-2020: Hexagon collaborated with RealWear, provider of powerful, voice-operated headset computers. The collaboration aimed to continue the development of interoperability between Hexagon’s Xalt Connected Worker solution and RealWear’s HMT family of wearable, hands-free gadgets. The maintenance teams get a real-time approach to their latest work orders, associated engineering documentation, maintenance history, manufacturers’ schematics, safety documentation permits, and best practices.
Oct-2020: Honeywell entered into collaboration with Wolters Kluwer, an American Dutch information services company. In this collaboration, the companies integrated Honeywell’s Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) connected gadgets and safety software with the risk and environmental, health and safety (EHS) software from Enablon, a Wolters Kluwer business. The collaboration also enables the companies in asset-intensive industries to enhance their risk, safety, and operational excellence programs.
Oct-2020: Appian collaborated with Ellucian, a software company. In this collaboration, Appian became a part of the Ellucian Partner Community, increasing the accessibility of the Appian CampusPass solution to higher education organizations across the world. Appian CampusPass is the rapid way to interrelate the safe campus return of the entire community of faculty, students, staff, and visitors.
Oct-2020: Appian came into collaboration with the Volkswagen Group of America. Under this collaboration, Volkswagen selected Appian to automate the process to organize the safe and healthy comeback of the majority of its U.S. workers to the workplace in phases. This solution consists of Appian’s Low-code Automation Platform that allows Volkswagen to supervise the problems of the workplace return prioritizing workers’ health and workplace safety.
Oct-2020: Microsoft joined hands with Honeywell, an American publicly traded, multinational conglomerate. Under the collaboration, the companies integrated the AI-driven autonomous controls of the Honeywell Forge enterprise performance management software with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service. This integration helps the customers to access the current operating data, which includes workflow management support to enhance performance and energy efficiency in the company’s environment.
Sep-2020: IBM collaborated with Conduent Incorporated along with Buoy Health. Under this collaboration, Conduent integrated Buoy’s and IBM’s cutting edge technology and inbuilt it onto Conduent’s Life@Work platform. Users of Conduent can access IBM Return-to-Workplace Advisora data and an AI-driven application that helps companies to manage a safe and effective return in the workplace. Along with that, users can also access Buoy’s full digital navigation product portfolio that includes artificial intelligence (AI) driven tools to assist people in getting the right care at the right time by using the HR platform.
Sep-2020: AWS joined hands with Appian, a low-code automation platform. Under this collaboration, Appian’s COVID-19 Workforce Safety and CampusPass solutions are available at AWS Marketplace. Appian Workforce Safety and CampusPass both are available for implementation in a few hours on Appian’s HIPAA-compliant and HiTRUST-certified cloud. The accessibility of the Appian solutions in AWS Marketplace makes a stronger relationship between the companies.
Sep-2020: Cority entered into a partnership with Interaptix, a leading provider of augmented reality (AR) solutions. The partnership focuses on strengthening the worker’s safety by offering real-time, contextually relevant health, safety, and environmental information to allow fast and effective decision-making to minimize risk.
Aug-2020: IBM extended its partnership with Workday, an American on?demand financial management, and human capital management software vendor. The extended partnership aimed to avail the joint solution that assists business and community leaders to plan, schedule, and manage a secure return to the workplace for employees. The companies together deliver a solution to support and boost their customers’ return to the workplace by integrating their planning capabilities with the critical employee, workplace data, and community health.
Jul-2020: Appian partnered with Everlywell, a digital consumer platform. The companies together support the safety and healthy comeback of the people to the workplace and campus for corporations and higher education organizations. Under this partnership, the companies integrated Everlywell’s at-home collection COVID-19 testing in the Appian Workforce Safety and Appian CampusPass solutions.
Jun-2020: IBM joined hands with Wipro Limited, an Indian multinational corporation. Under this collaboration, Wipro launched its Digital Inspection Solution for enhanced workplace safety and experience. This solution is powered by IBM’s integrated workplace management system (IWMS) IBM TRIRIGA, the solution that accompanies Wipro’s prevailing Engineering NXT portfolio in the digital transformation of business operations. It allows safety and compliance inspections for customers across a broad range of industries.
May-2020: Microsoft entered into a collaboration with UnitedHealth Group, an American for-profit managed health care company. In this collaboration, the companies aimed to launch ProtectWell, an innovative return-to-workplace protocol that allows employers to take employees back to work in a safe and secure environment. ProtectWell assists employees to determine the safety of the workplace, co-workers know their colleagues have been screened, and employers get the confidence that their organization is ready to do business.
Mar-2020: Microsoft collaborated with Kuwait Finance House, the first bank operating under the Islamic Shari’a. Under this collaboration, Kuwait Finance House used Microsoft Teams for empowering its workforce to work remotely, safely, and efficiently in every situation.
Nov-2019: Hexagon came into partnership with Clevest, a provider of software for mobile workforce management. Together, the companies work to provide Clevest’s workforce automation products along with Hexagon’s utility GIS and outage management systems for integrated office-to-field solutions. The partnership also expanded the network engineering and operations portfolio for utilities and telecommunications enterprises and smart cities in North America.
May-2019: IBM came into collaboration with ProcessMAP, the industry leader in cloud-based data intelligence platform. Together, the companies developed cutting-edge, innovative, IoT enabled solutions, which keep an eye on workers in dangerous environments by utilizing IoT technologies supporting sensors and wearables.
Acquisition and Mergers:
Nov-2020: Hexagon acquired PAS Global, a leading provider of software solutions. The acquisition integrated PAS and Hexagon, which benefits customers from comprehensive software offerings to organize the industrial lifecycle from plant design and maintenance, cybersecurity risk management, to real-time situation awareness in the control room, and industrial digital transformation. PAS accompanied and extended Hexagon’s global customer base in the process industries.
Jan-2020: Cority acquired Enviance, a leader in cloud-based Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) software. The acquisition strengthened the position of Cority as the leader in the industry.
Oct-2019: Cority took over Axion Health, Inc., the market leader in Employee Health software solutions. In this acquisition, Cority strengthened its position as the market leader for providing comprehensive EHSQ solutions to the global healthcare industry.
Jan-2019: Hexagon took over the j5 International, a developer of operations management software. The j5 international operates within Hexagon’s PPM division. The applications from j5 International substantially improved the value of the HxGN SDx portfolio that is utilized to make and manage the ever-evolving digital twin, where both engineering data and documentation are made, managed, and monitored throughout the facility lifecycle.
Product Launches and Product Expansions:
Dec-2020: Amazon Web Services introduced Amazon Monitron, Amazon Lookout for Equipment, the AWS Panorama Appliance, the AWS Panorama SDK, and Amazon Lookout for Vision. These five latest machine learning services assist industrial and manufacturing users to implement the intelligence in their production processes to enhance operational efficiency, security, quality control, and workplace safety.
Oct-2020: Panasonic released the SG-P series safety door switches. These switches enable workers to look into the open/closed state of doors of the whole production equipment at a glance. The product helps in increasing the safety of workers at the time of maintenance at production sites and also decreases machine downtime, thus enhancing the operating rate.
Jul-2020: Honeywell introduced a digitized workforce management suite. This suite is a complete, modular software solution to assist industrial enterprises to implement compliance with health and safety needs due to the employee’s comeback to the workplace that includes body temperature checks and automated entry management processes.
Jul-2020: Cority introduced two new, rapidly deployable solutions, Cority’s COVID-19 Return to Productivity and COVID-19 Hazard Management and Workforce Engagement solutions. These solutions helped businesses to manage operational risks and rapidly come back to work and productivity during COVID-19. The solution also offers advanced tools to operationalize pandemic response plans, assist in protecting worker health, and also helping companies by maintaining effective and safe operations.
Jun-2020: IBM introduced a curated set of products. These products implement Watson’s artificial intelligence (AI) models and applications to assist companies to navigate various aspects of the return-to-workplace challenge after lockdowns put in place to restrict the spread of COVID-19. Watson Works was developed to assist companies to respond to COVID-19 related challenges like managing the facilities and optimizing space allocation, Prioritizing employee health, Communicating, and Maximizing the effectiveness of contact tracing.
Jun-2020: Honeywell launched new Honeywell Safety Packs. The safety packs are developed to enhance protection for airline passengers and crew while flying. These kits come in sealed packets consisting of gloves, masks, and hand wipes that are a part of Honeywell’s comprehensive attempts to assist people in protecting as they go to public spaces and workplaces.
May-2020: IBM introduced Watson AIOps, an AI-powered application. Watson AIOps utilizes AI technology to automate how enterprises self-detect, diagnose and respond to IT irregularity in real-time.
Apr-2020: Appian introduced a new Workforce Safety and Readiness application. The application ensures safety for an organization or government agency’s employees during a pandemic and organizes their return-to-work after workplace disruptions. It also obeys the government regulations and policies, and prioritizes workforce health and workplace safety.
Apr-2020: Appian introduced the RPA to its digital process automation platform. This addition provides companies a unified automation stack that supports end-to-end processes. The app gives organizations intelligent processes and automation to assure compliance with government regulations and company policies. It also assists customers to prioritize employees’ health and workplace safety.
Scope of the Study
Market Segments covered in the Report:
By Component
• Hardware
• Software
• Services
By System
• Environmental Health & Safety
• Access Control & Surveillance System
• Real Time Location Monitoring
• Others
By Deployment Type
• On-premise
• Cloud
By Application
• Incident & Emergency Management
• Asset Tracking & Management
• Personal Protective Equipment Detection
• Others
By End User
• Industrial
• Commercial
By Geography
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
o Rest of North America
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o France
o Russia
o Spain
o Italy
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o China
o Japan
o India
o South Korea
o Singapore
o Malaysia
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• LAMEA
o Brazil
o Argentina
o UAE
o Saudi Arabia
o South Africa
o Nigeria
o Rest of LAMEA
Companies Profiled
• IBM Corporation
• Honeywell International, Inc.
• 3M Company
• Hexagon AB
• Appian Corporation
• Microsoft Corporation
• Robert Bosch GmbH
• Amazon.com, Inc.
• Panasonic Corporation
• Cority Software, Inc.
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More than $9 Million Awarded to High School Scientists and Engineers at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair 2024
Grace Sun, 16, receives $75,000 Top Award for a new kind of organic electrochemical transistor at the world’s largest pre-college science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competition.
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and WASHINGTON, May 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Society for Science (the Society) announced that Grace Sun, 16, of Lexington, Kentucky, won the $75,000 top award, the George D. Yancopoulos Innovator Award, named in honor of the pioneering drug researcher and Regeneron co-Founder, Board co-Chair, President and Chief Scientific Officer, in the 2024 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF), the world’s largest pre-college science and engineering competition. Other top prizes went to projects in second-order cone programming, microplastics filtration and multi-sensory therapy for dementia.
The top winners were honored during two award ceremonies: the Special Awards on May 16 and the Grand Awards Ceremony on the morning of May 17. In total, over $9 million USD was awarded to the finalists based on their projects’ creativity, innovation and depth of scientific inquiry. The competition featured nearly 2,000 young scientists representing 49 U.S. states and nearly 70 countries, regions and territories across the world.
Grace Sun, 16, of Lexington, Kentucky, won first place and received the $75,000 George D. Yancopoulos Innovator Award for her research on building a better organic electrochemical transistor that she hopes will be used to develop new electronic devices that could help detect and treat serious illnesses like diabetes, epilepsy and organ failure. To overcome the problems that have previously prevented such devices from working effectively inside the body, Grace developed a new way of chemically treating their organic components, which greatly improved their laboratory performance.
Michelle Wei, 17, of San Jose, California, received one of two Regeneron Young Scientist Awards of $50,000 for her research to improve the speed and efficiency of a type of software that is useful in many fields such as machine learning, transportation and financial systems. Michelle’s new approach involved determining a quick approximate solution to the second-order cone programming problem, then splitting the initial cone into smaller cones, which enabled her new algorithm to greatly outperform previous approaches.
Krish Pai, 17, of Del Mar, California, received the second Regeneron Young Scientist Award of $50,000 for his machine-learning research to identify microbial genetic sequences that can be modified to biodegrade plastic. His new software, called Microby, scans databases of microorganisms and determines which ones can be changed genetically to biodegrade plastics. In tests, he identified two microorganisms that can be genetically modified to degrade plastic at a cost he believes would be ten times less than traditional recycling.
“Congratulations to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair 2024 winners,” said Maya Ajmera, President and CEO, Society for Science and Executive Publisher, Science News. “I’m truly inspired by the ingenuity and determination shown by these remarkable students. Coming from around the world with diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines, these students have shown that it is possible to come together in unity to tackle some of the toughest challenges facing our world today, and I could not be prouder.”
Regeneron ISEF provides a global stage for the world’s best and brightest young scientists and engineers. Through this competition, Regeneron and the Society are fostering the next generation of STEM leaders who are pioneering solutions to improve our world. Since 2020, Regeneron has provided STEM experiences to approximately 2.4 million students, on track to meet its goal of 2.5 million by 2025.
“The talent, intelligence and potential of this year’s Regeneron ISEF finalists is truly inspiring, and I congratulate each on their remarkable achievements,” said George D. Yancopoulos, M.D., Ph.D., co-Founder, Board co-Chair, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Regeneron. “Science competitions like ISEF were pivotal in shaping my own career and fueling my passion to fight back against disease. I look forward to seeing these students continue to push the boundaries of science and technology to create positive and sustainable change for all humanity.”
Other top honors from the competition include:
Justin Huang and Victoria Ou, both 17, of Woodlands, Texas, received the Gordon E. Moore Award for Positive Outcomes for Future Generations of $50,000 for their new prototype filtration system that uses ultrasonic waves to remove microscopic plastic particles from water. In lab tests, the acoustic force from the high-frequency sound waves removed between 84% and 94% of the suspended microplastic particles in a single pass. The students are now working to scale up and fine-tune their experimental system.
Ingrid Wai Hin Chan, 17, of Hong Kong, China received the Craig R. Barrett Award for Innovation of $10,000 for her research on using a multi-sensory therapy for dementia patients. Her mixed therapy app would allow patients to practice physical and cognitive skills through a personalized, immersive environment using virtual reality headsets. Ingrid conducted an eight-week study with six people living with dementia and found that the cognitive function of patients who used her prototype improved in several areas. She believes her app could serve as a viable option for dementia patients with limited access to in-person professional therapy.
Tanishka Balaji Aglave, 15, of Valrico, Florida, received the H. Robert Horvitz Prize for Fundamental Research of $10,000 for her investigation into a natural alternative treatment against citrus greening, a disease that threatens citrus farming in many parts of the world and is currently only treated with antibiotics. Tanishka injected the trunks of infected trees with an extract from the curry leaf tree, and found through tests that this potential method could effectively and sustainably manage citrus greening disease.
Maddux Alexander Springer, 18, of Honolulu, Hawaii, received the Peggy Scripps Award for Science Communication of $10,000 for his research into fibropapillomatosis (FP), a disease that is the primary cause of death in green sea turtles. Some turtles he studied in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, were stricken with a disease that causes internal and external tumors that inhibit their everyday lives. After analyzing the turtles’ diet of green algae, Maddux concluded that this disease, wastewater, invasive algae and the amino acid arginine all pose a grave risk to these endangered sea creatures.
Ria Kamat, 17, of Hackensack, New Jersey; Anna Oliva, 17, of Houston, TX; and Shuhan Luo, 18, of Worcester, MA, received the Dudley R. Herschbach SIYSS Award, which provides finalists an all-expense paid trip to attend the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar during Nobel Week in Stockholm, Sweden.
Jack Shannon, 18, of Clane, Kildare, Ireland, and Nikhil Vemuri, 17, of Cary, North Carolina, received the EU Contest for Young Scientists Award. Their projects will represent Regeneron ISEF at the EU Contest for Young Scientists to be held this September in Katowice, Poland.
For more information about the top winners and access to visual assets visit: https://www.societyforscience.org/isef-2024-media-kit.
The full list of Special Award ISEF 2024 Finalists can be found at https://www.societyforscience.org/press-release/regeneron-isef-2024-special-awards-winners.
In addition to the Top Award winners, more than 450 finalists received awards and prizes for their innovative research, including “First Award” winners, who each received a $5,000 prize.
The following lists the First Award winners for each of the 22 categories, from which the Top Awards were chosen:
Animal Sciences, sponsored by Society for ScienceMaddux Alexander Springer, Honolulu, Hawaii
Behavioral and Social Sciences, sponsored by Society for ScienceAndrew Y. Liang, San Jose, California
Biochemistry, sponsored by RegeneronAmy Hong Xiao, Garden City, New York
Biomedical and Health Sciences, sponsored by RegeneronRia Kamat, Hackensack, New Jersey; Kevin Xuan Lei, Shanghai, China
Biomedical Engineering, sponsored by Alfred E. Mann CharitiesAyush Garg, Dublin, California; Divij Motwani, Palo Alto, California; Akash Ashish Pai, Portland, Oregon
Cellular and Molecular Biology, sponsored by RegeneronLara and Maya Sarah Hammoud, Beverly Hills, Michigan
Chemistry, sponsored by Society for ScienceAkilan Sankaran, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Arjun Suresh Malpani and Siddharth Daniel D’costa, Portland, Oregon
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, sponsored by RegeneronKun-Hyung Roh, Bronx, New York
Earth and Environmental Sciences, sponsored by Google.orgNikhil Vemuri, Durham, North Carolina; Justin Yizhou Huang and Victoria Ou, The Woodlands, Texas
Embedded Systems, sponsored by HPChloe Rae and Sophie Rose Filion, Welland, Ontario, Canada
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design, sponsored by Siemens EnergyAlia Wahban, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Engineering Technology: Statics and Dynamics, sponsored by Howmet Aerospace FoundationChiyo Nakatsuji, Bunkyoku, Tokyo, Japan; Kevin Shen, Olympia, Washington
Environmental Engineering, sponsored by JacobsKrish Pai, San Diego, California; Jack Shannon, Clane, Kildare, Ireland
Materials Science, sponsored by Howmet Aerospace FoundationGrace Sun, Lexington, Kentucky
Mathematics, sponsored by Akamai FoundationAnna Oliva, Houston, Texas
Microbiology, sponsored by Schattner FoundationMatthew Chang, Irvine, California
Physics and Astronomy, sponsored by Richard F. Caris Charitable Trust IIHarini Thiagarajan and Vishal Ranganath Yalla, Bothell, Washington; Shuhan Luo, Worcester, Massachusetts
Plant Sciences, sponsored by Society for SciencePauline Estrada, Fresno, California; Tanishka Balaji Aglave, Dover, Florida
Robotics and Intelligent Machines, sponsored by RegeneronMichal Lajciak, Dubnica nad Vahom, Trenciansky kraj, Slovakia; Anthony Efthimiadis, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Systems Software, sponsored by MicrosoftMichelle Wei, San Jose, California
Technology Enhances the Arts, sponsored by Society for ScienceAnant Khandelwal, Sritan Motati and Siddhant Sood, Alexandria, Virginia
Translational Medical Science, sponsored by RegeneronZheng-Chi Lee, West Lafayette, Indiana; Ingrid Wai Hin Chan, Hong Kong, China
The full list of all award-winning ISEF 2024 finalists is available here: https://www.societyforscience.org/press-release/regeneron-isef-2024-full-awards.
View all the finalists’ research here: https://projectboard.world/isef.
About the Regeneron International Science and Engineering FairThe Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF), a program of Society for Science for over 70 years, is the world’s largest global science competition for high school students. Through a global network of local, regional and national science fairs, millions of students are encouraged to explore their passion for scientific inquiry. Each spring, a group of these students is selected as finalists and offered the opportunity to compete for approximately U.S. $9 million in awards and scholarships.
In 2019, Regeneron became the title sponsor of ISEF to help reward and celebrate the best and brightest young minds globally and encourage them to pursue careers in STEM to positively impact the world. Regeneron ISEF is supported by a community of additional sponsors, including Akamai Foundation, Alfred E. Mann Charities, Aramco, Caltech, Google.org, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Howmet Aerospace Foundation, HP, , Jacobs, King Abdulaziz & his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, Microsoft, National Geographic Society, Richard F. Caris Charitable Trust II, Rise, an initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust, Schattner Foundation, Siemens Energy, Annenburg Foundation, Ballmer Group, Broadcom Foundation, Cesco Linguistic Services, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Edison International, Insaco, Oracle Academy, The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation and US Army ROTC. Many are entrepreneurs across a wide range of industries. Learn more at https://www.societyforscience.org/isef/.
About Society for ScienceSociety for Science is a champion for science, dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement. Established in 1921, Society for Science is best known for its award-winning journalism through Science News and Science News Explores, its world-class science research competitions for students, including the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair and the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, and its outreach and equity programming that seeks to ensure that all students have an opportunity to pursue a career in STEM. A 501(c)(3) membership organization, Society for Science is committed to inform, educate and inspire. Learn more at www.societyforscience.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat (Society4Science).
About RegeneronRegeneron (NASDAQ: REGN) is a leading biotechnology company that invents, develops and commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to numerous approved treatments and product candidates in development, most of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurological diseases, hematologic conditions, infectious diseases and rare diseases.
Regeneron believes that operating as a good corporate citizen is crucial to delivering on our mission. We approach corporate responsibility with three goals in mind: to improve the lives of people with serious diseases, to foster a culture of integrity and excellence and to build sustainable communities. Regeneron is proud to be included on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the Civic 50 list of the most “community-minded” companies in the U.S. Throughout the year, Regeneron empowers and supports employees to give back through our volunteering, pro bono and matching gift programs. Our most significant philanthropic commitments are in the area of early science education, including the Regeneron Science Talent Search and the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
For more information, please visit www.Regeneron.com or follow Regeneron on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook or X.
More information about the top winners and access to visual assets visit: https://www.societyforscience.org/isef-2024-media-kit.
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J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital, Blue Horizon Advisors and United Al Saqer Announce Winner of Inaugural 2024 Life Sciences Innovation Summit
In conjunction with Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week 2024
ABU DHABI, UAE, May 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital, Blue Horizon Advisors and United Al Saqer Group announced today Rayees Rahman of Harmonic Discovery as the winner of the inaugural J.P. Morgan Asset Management: Life Sciences Innovation Summit. Harmonic Discovery is a precision pharmacology company applying its generative chemistry platform to advance next-generation kinase inhibitors.
In partnership with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the Summit took place on May 14-15, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and showcased the 11 innovative finalists, as well as highlighted existing innovators and opportunities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The event also featured keynote speeches from Dr. Laurie Glimcher of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Dr. Shahrukh Hashmi of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, and Dr. David Ho of Columbia University Medical Center and provided attendees networking opportunities to gain valuable insights into the future of life sciences innovation.
In addition, the jury designated Chun-Hao Huang of Algen Biotechnologies as honourable mention. Algen Biotechnologies is a platform therapeutics and drug discovery company using world-leading CRISPR and AI to find treatments for cancer, inflammation and metabolic diseases.
The winners were selected by an esteemed, international panel of judges, which included:Laurie Glimcher, MD, President and CEO at Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteJorge Guzman, MD, CEO at Cleveland Clinic Abu DhabiProf. Shahrukh Khurshid Hashmi, MD, Director of Research, Department of Health, Abu DhabiYasmine Hayek Kobeissi, PhD, CQF, BSc., Executive Director at Blue Horizon AdvisorsAnya Schiess, Managing Partner at J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Private CapitalWalid Zaher, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO, Carexso
Dr. Asma Al Mannaei, Executive Director of the Research and Innovation Centre at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi said: “Under the directives of the UAE’s wise leadership, and renowned for its world-leading medical infrastructure, Abu Dhabi stands at the forefront of healthcare excellence, offering an unparalleled opportunity for advancement in healthcare for global partners. It was our utmost pleasure hosting the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Life Sciences Innovation Summit 2024 on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week and we commend the winners for their pioneering efforts in driving impactful advancements in healthcare; their dedication to innovation not only transforms the landscape of medicine, but also holds the promise of improving lives worldwide.”
Stephen Squinto, PhD, Chief Investment Officer, J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital said: “We are thrilled with the level of biotech passion and innovation that we observed at this year’s Summit in Abu Dhabi. The energy was truly palpable we are thrilled to announce Rayees Rahman as the winner of our first Life Sciences Innovation Summit. Harmonic Discovery’s approach embodies the next generation of drug discovery and development. We appreciate the time and effort of all participants and cannot wait for our next event in the region.”
Nabil Kobeissi, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Horizon Advisors, said: “As the main sponsor, we are committed to nurturing and fostering the growth of all 11 finalists in this vibrant biotech ecosystem. This Summit marks the beginning of a transformative journey, and we are confident that it will pave the way for a flourishing hub in the region. We are also pleased to announce that we will commit to invest in and partner with the winner, Harmonic Discovery, to support its future growth in the region.”
Sponsors for the event included J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital, J.P. Morgan Commercial Bank, Blue Horizon Advisors, United Al Saqer Group, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Salam Capital. The Summit organisation, logistics and finalist recruitment were facilitated by Lyfebulb.
Of importance, at the Summit, Mr. Mohamed Al Breiki, Executive Director of Sustainable Development at Masdar City, announced that Masdar City Free Zone would award all 11 Finalists complimentary business licenses to further support their establishment in the region. Masdar City is one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments and innovation hubs with a growing focus on life science entrepreneurship in Abu Dhabi.
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Artificial Intelligence
Congregating in the Lion City for a Win-Win Future of Intelligent Computing at the Global Data Center Facility Summit 2024
SINGAPORE, May 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On May 17, 2024, the Global Data Center Facility Summit 2024 was held in Singapore with the theme of “Power the Digital Era Forward.” At the summit, over 600 data center industry leaders, technical experts, and ecosystem partners gathered to discuss new trends and opportunities of the global data center industry in the intelligent computing era. The attendees also got to experience all-scenario, all-ecosystem, and all-service end-to-end (E2E) solutions, share innovative practices of green data centers in the Asia Pacific and Europe, and experience the exhibition vehicle to unveil the mystery of Outdoor PowerPOD that features one power system per container. By fully embracing the intelligent computing era, Huawei strives to power the digital era forward.
Seizing Opportunities Brought by AI and Jointly Building Green & Reliable Computing Infrastructure
At the opening speech, Charles Yang, Senior Vice President of Huawei and President of Marketing, Sales and Services, Huawei Digital Power, noted that since ChatGPT ushered in the AI era, large models keep pushing the limits of computing power and the intelligent computing industry is witnessing an unprecedented construction boom. As predicted, 100 GW will be added to the global data center installed capacity and the market value will exceed US$600 billion in the next five years.
According to Charles, with opportunities come challenges. The primary challenge concerning the data center industry is reliability and electricity. Data centers are scaling up from the MW-level to the GW-level. E2E reliability of data centers is becoming even more important than ever. In response to the opportunities, Huawei will work with customers and partners to expand the industry space.
Steering Data Centers to the AI Era with Product + Service + Ecosystem
During the summit, Sun Xiaofeng, President of Huawei Data Center Facility & Critical Power Business, delivered a speech titled “Power the Digital Era Forward. ” He stated that as AI large models are penetrating, the surging compute demands drive the expansive growth in data center.
To address the challenges, Huawei strives to build product + service + ecosystem E2E data center solutions that feature fast deployment, flexible cooling, green energy, and ultimate reliability.
Fast deployment: Data centers are fully modularized and prefabricated to ensure high quality and efficient construction.Flexible cooling: Air-liquid fusion and integrated cooling source emerges as the optimal cooling architecture for intelligent computing.Green energy: New generation-grid-load-storage integrated solution is built to ensure the sound operations of intelligent computing centers.Ultimate reliability: Data centers are safeguarded through reliable products and preventive protection.Currently, Huawei’s global service network covers more than 170 countries with over 1800 professional engineers, providing 24/7 technical support. With N+ flagship service centers, Huawei has built a one-hour service radius for its customers.
The ecosystem is a key part for a win-win future of intelligent computing. Huawei works with partners to develop comprehensive E2E solutions and provide customers with one-stop data center services.
During the summit, Huawei and the ASEAN Centre for Energy released a white paper on “Building Next Generation Data Center Facility in ASEAN.” The document provides insights into the status quo, challenges, and trends of data centers in the ASEAN region, and emphasizes that efficient and energy-saving products and solutions should be applied. It also proposes future-oriented policy recommendations for data center markets.
In the ecosystem exhibition area, Huawei showcased scenario-based solutions for large-, medium-, and small-sized data centers, and demonstrated data center consulting, design, integrated development, and delivery capabilities with dozens of ecosystem partners including CIMC, Weichai, CSCEC, and Huashi.
On a special note, the Huawei Outdoor PowerPOD exhibition vehicle made its global debut. The Huawei Outdoor PowerPOD features one power system per container, outdoor deployment, plug-and-play, and high protection rating and reliability. It has become the preferred choice for decoupling the power supply architecture.
A single tree cannot make a forest.
AI is presenting great opportunities. By delving into the industry, aggregating partner ecosystems, and making innovations applicable to transformations, Huawei will continue to help customers build reliable computing infrastructure, accelerating the industry to embrace AI and powering the digital era forward.
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