Betsy Ward, the pioneering woman who became MassMutual's first female CFO, is hanging up her hat after a remarkable 30-year career. But the finance helm at this Fortune 500 giant will stay in women's hands. Meet Mary Jane (MJ) Fortin, the next in line, known for her stellar track record at Thrivent
Last week, the Board of Education gathered to talk about closing seven Acero charter schools and hiring external legal counsel. Meanwhile, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announced that Chancellor Robert Jones will retire at the end of the school year. Jones has served as chancellor for
Can you imagine getting ready for your dream job, but feeling like you're missing some key skills? That's where Jay-Z's Shawn Carter Foundation comes in. They've teamed up with the Wharton School of Business and Toyota North America to launch the Champions for Financial Legacy (CFFL). This program a
Understanding what people think about specific parts of products or services is crucial, especially in the online business world. Early attempts at sentiment analysis lumped opinions into overall document or sentence categories, missing the finer points. Aspect-based sentiment analysis (ABSA) steppe
Today, businesses are tackling a big problem: how to make AI faster and cheaper. Big AI models are expensive and slow, but they're great at tasks like threat detection and recommendation systems. To fix this, we can use techniques called model compression strategies. These methods make AI models sma
Imagine having a tiny, smart tool that can target cancer cells with precision and efficiency. That's what porphyrin-based nanoscale metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are doing in the world of cancer treatment. These tiny structures are like superheroes, combining the powers of photodynamic therapy and
In the world of healthcare, professionals play a crucial role as gatekeepers for patients. So, what do they think about a new device called the Bio-Artificial Pancreas (BAP)? This device aims to help people with type 1 diabetes manage their condition better. A recent study in the Netherlands explore
Ever wondered how researchers keep up with the complex world of oral cancer? This disease requires the expertise of many fields, like oncology, dentistry, and molecular biology. That's where bibliometrics comes in, helping scientists navigate the sea of academic papers on the topic. Let's dive into
You might think underweight kids are just lucky to be slim, but it's not always that simple. In Denmark, scientists looked into how being underweight at ages 8-11 might affect kids. They found that it could lead to poor diet, lacking essential nutrients, and even affect bones and heart health. Plus,
Imagine tiny, gold-silver nanoparticles acting like superheroes, helping us detect harmful substances in milk! These nanoparticles, shaped like triangles, hexagons, and pentagons, are about 23-26 nanometers in size. They're created through a simple process called seed and growth, then placed on a ti
