May 2007
33 Kentucky Schools to Participate in RAND Study
Kentucky is one of six regions/districts, including Houston (TX) Independent School District, selected to evaluate the effectiveness of Carnegie Learning's technology-based Algebra I curriculum as part of the $6 million US Department of Education-funded study being conducted by RAND Corporation. Thirty-three Kentucky middle and high schools with 3100 Algebra 1 students will particpate with half (17 schools) using the Carnegie Learning Algebra 1 curricula at the beginning of the 2007/08 school year, and the other half (16 schools) using their existing Algebra 1 course for two years and beginning the Carnegie Learning program in 2009.
May 31 | Permalink
Studies Show SenseWear(R) Improves Weight Loss Outcomes
A study published in the April 2007 issue of Obesity examined the effects of BodyMedia's SenseWear(R) Body Monitoring System on 57 patients enrolled in a 12-week bahavioral weight loss intervention program. The results showed that weight loss was significantly greater (nearly double) among the patients who used SenseWear continuously during the program than those who used the device only intermittently. The study found that the SenseWear provides a tool to inform patients about their level of physical activity, facilitaing behavior changes related to their disease management plan.
May 31 | Permalink
Software Offers Metabolic and Behavior Assessment
BodyMedia has launched version 6.0 of its SenseWear software. Used in conjunction with the SenseWear armband, SenseWear software v6.0 allows clinical professionals to see accurate and comprehensive reports of their patients' total caloric burn, duration of physical activity, sleep duration, and sleep efficiency. It also allows physicians to keep track of key health indicators of their patients including blood pressure, weight and blood glucose. Tom Futch, VP of Sales and Marketing for BodyMedia says, "SenseWear is fast becoming the solution of choice for metabolic and behavior assessment among medical practices."
May 29 | Permalink
Aethon's Homer Works To Recover Hospital Assets
Developed by Aethon, the hospital robot Tug, now has a "brother" named Homer. An RFID-enabled version of the original Tug, Homer was designed to perform the same retrieval and delivery tasks, but also carries an RFID interrogator used to locate RFID-tagged assets as it moves around the hospital. Six of the more than 34 hospital already using Tugs are now testing Homer. A proprietary algorithm allows the software to determine an asset tag's location to an accuracy of approximately 3 feet, and the robot's container allows assets to be moved around the hospital. Hospitals already using RFID to track assets can add readers to their Tugs, eliminating the need to install readers throughout the entire hospital. Read more on Aethon's website.
May 29 | Permalink
Houston Independent School District to Participate in RAND Study
The Houston Independent School District is one of six school districts participating in a five-year study funded by the U.S. Department of Education and conducted by RAND Corporation that will evaluate the effectiveness of Carnegie Learning's technology-based Algebra I curriculum. In Houston, 45 middle and high schools with 8400 Algebra students will participate in the five-year study to evaluate whether the Cognitive Tutor(R) curriculum is effective for a wide range of students and environments. Read more about the RAND study on the Carnegie Learning website.
May 11 | Permalink
Matt Marshall Joins PTI as VP
Precision Therapeutics has named Matt Marshall as its Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Previously, Matt was the Senior Vice President of Sales for McKesson Corporation, where he led a team of more than 500 people to a 95% increase in new sales. In keeping with the company's increased sales and marketing effort, Matt's inital focus will be the expansion of the national sales team.
May 11 | Permalink
DFJ Launches Brazil Affiliate
Draper Fisher Jurvetson has announced that it is opening a Brazil-based affiliate in partnership with FIR Capital Partners. It will enter the Brazilian market with an initial $40 million and follow up by partnering with FIR in a $100 million fund, DFJ FIR Brazil Fund II. FIR is a Brazil-based investment banking, private equity firm focused on investing in high-growth industries in Brazil and Latin America.
May 10 | Permalink
Carnegie Learning Earns Top Marks in Kentucky
Carnegie Learning's middle school curricula was the only program, among nine evaluated by the Kentucky Committee for Mathematics Achievement, to receive the top ranking in every category in the assessment of intermediate and middle grades math intervention programs. Reviews for all nine programs are available on the Kentucky Center for Mathematics website at www.kymath.org. Read the full news release.
May 8 | Permalink
Plextronics Receives Red Herring 100 Spring Award
Plextronics is a recipient of Red Herring 100 Spring, an award given to the top 100 private technology companies based in North America. Red Herring's editorial staff rigorously evaluated more than 800 private companies through a careful analysis of financial data and subjective criteria, including quality of management, execution of strategy and dedication to research and development. The Top 100 private companies in North America were unveiled at the Red Herring Spring 2007 event at the Hyatt Regency in Monterey, May 1-3. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Red Herring 100 Awards.
May 3 | Permalink
Governor Vilsack Joins Carnegie Learning Board
Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack is the newest member of the Carnegie Learning Board of Directors. Mark Kamlet, Chairman of the Board, said "Governor Vilsack was a vocal proponent of education reform long before the issue grew to a national concern. He understands the issues and what's at stake for our children, our families, and our economy." During Vilsack's two terms as Governor, more Iowans finished highschool and Iowa students ranked second in the country in average SAT scores and third in ACT scores. Read more at www.carnegielearning.com.
May 3 | Permalink
