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Can we 3D print a better face mask?

Vox

How 3D printing can help mitigate PPE supply shortages in future pandemics. As the country waited for US manufacturers to scale up PPE production and for supply chains to stabilize, a fascinating stopgap solution emerged: 3D printing. That’s where 3D printing came in. Christina Animashaun/Vox. The Wild West of PPE”.

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Tech Moves: AWS product head joins Faculty; Bezos Earth Fund hires BlackRock leader; and more

GeekWire

He was also founder and CEO of i3D, which enhanced the interconnectivity of web platforms with the virtual 3D world of the product Second Life, and was an engineer at Redmond, Wash.-based Bodnar was previously chief strategy officer at the nonprofit Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), where he founded its Center for Climate-Aligned Finance.

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Virginia Announces Research Commercialization Awards

CTOvision

Governor McAuliffe said , “The CRCF program advances research with potential for economic growth in Virginia. The following CRCF proposals will be awarded, contingent upon acceptance of award terms and conditions: Commercialization Program. Eminent Researcher Recruitment Program. Matching Funds Program. BlueTherm Corp.

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If it doesn’t take our jobs, AI could make work better

Vox

He was recently granted the additional title of head of generative AI at Stern, and is helping develop an AI initiative for Stern’s MBA program so students, faculty, and administrators can become comfortable with AI tools in the workplace. The reason I [wanted] to be a 3D artist in the first place is gone. said Grennan.

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The best snowboarding gadgets for 2020

The Verge

It’s one of the only boards out there that has a 3D base, meaning the nose and tail are slightly spoon-shaped, giving it more float in powder, and less catchiness. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has delayed it indefinitely, along with Roam’s plans to add programs for snowboarding, hiking, running, and general mobility.

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List of the world’s top female futurists (Update #5)

Trends in the Living Networks

With a PhD in Planning and Innovation Studies, and a Master’s degree in Architecture, Urban Design and Urban Planning, Karuri-Sebina has a sound knowledge base for her work as Executive Manager of programs at the South African Cities Network. She has a solid understanding of technology and its ability to deliver business outcomes.

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