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Philadelphia, PA, April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtual classes may have posed difficulty for many amid COVID-19, but a recent survey of 16- to 18-year-olds in the U.S. and U.K. shows that one in three students say their ideal post-pandemic learning environment includes some kind of online component.

The survey, conducted by Philadelphia-based Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) in March, gathered responses from 1,060 11th and 12th grade students from across the U.S. and sixth form students in England and Wales to determine their views regarding virtual learning. The students queried are participants in this year’s MathWorks Math Modeling (M3) Challenge, an annual internet-based, intensive math modeling contest organized by SIAM.

“While the majority of students said they prefer 100 percent in-class learning, surprisingly, one third said they would choose either full-time or part-time online education when things return to normal after the pandemic,” said Michelle Montgomery, M3 Challenge program director at SIAM.

According to the survey, 67 percent of students – the vast majority whose education transitioned online to some degree amid the pandemic – prefer learning completely in-person, while 29 percent favor a hybrid arrangement with up to half of their time in a virtual learning environment. Four percent say they would be happy learning virtually full time or for a majority of their time.

“Interestingly, while 73 percent of the students queried said they don’t learn as well virtually, nine percent said they learn better online and 19 percent say they find no difference in their ability to learn either way,” Montgomery said.

Now in its 16th year, M3 Challenge involves high school juniors and seniors, and sixth form students, working in small teams and committing 14 consecutive hours on a designated weekend in February/March to devise a solution to a real-world problem using mathematical modeling. Of the hundreds of participating teams, ten finalist teams were selected from across the U.S., England and Wales, after having their submissions judged by an international panel of Ph.D.-level mathematicians. The competition’s final judging event — traditionally held in New York City — will be done virtually on April 26 this year.

Sponsored by MathWorks, the leading developer of mathematical computing software, M3 Challenge spotlights applied mathematics and technical computing as powerful problem-solving tools and viable, exciting professions. This year’s competition — which marks the first time M3 Challenge is open to students from England and Wales, awarding more than US$125,000 (£90,000) in scholarship prizes — asked students to use math modeling to provide solutions to combat the “digital divide” (the gap between those who benefit from adequate access to the internet and those who do not), a reality magnified by the pandemic. It drew the participation of nearly 2,400 students across 535 teams.

Survey highlights

According to the survey, the No. 1 benefit of virtual learning cited by three quarters of all respondents is the time savings (traveling to and from school, changing classrooms, etc.), leaving extra hours for studying and other activities. Being able to get more sleep and occasionally having a more flexible schedule were each cited by 73 percent of students as other benefits. Almost one third said they see the advantage of having one’s own private learning environment at home, saving money (on transportation, clothing, etc.) and, in some cases, being able to review recorded classes later if needed.

The main drawbacks of online learning? According to the majority of students, it’s hard to stay focused (76 percent) and it can feel lonely or isolating due to the lack of in-person social interaction and connection to other students (66 percent). Almost half of the students said a main disadvantage is the lack of face-to-face interaction with teachers, 42 percent think teachers tend to assign more projects so the workload can be heavier, and 40 percent said the explanation of assignments seems less thorough.

The majority of those who said they perform better virtually versus in-person credit the fact that they get more sleep at night and feel more rested since they don’t have to commute to school (72 percent), and they can relax more during breaks, so they tend to concentrate better in online class (61 percent). More than one third said they’re better prepared for class since they’re forced to be more responsible due to the independent nature of online learning, they have less social pressure so can focus better in class, and they can more easily focus on what the teacher is saying since they’re less distracted by others in the class.

Students who perform better in person said that it’s harder to get motivated to learn virtually (83 percent) and they prefer live, face-to-face interaction (72 percent). They also said there are more distractions at home so it’s harder to focus (70 percent), and they’re less likely to make a connection with the teacher and ask questions in a virtual class (61 percent).

Student tips for virtual learning

When it comes to core subjects that lend themselves best to virtual learning, the majority of students cited English and History. Science and Math are seen by respondents as being the most challenging courses to learn online.

How can teachers make virtual learning of math courses more effective? Just over half (55 percent) of the students suggest using visual tools and videos to explain math concepts, while 53 percent recommend that teachers record classes for students to review later, as needed. About half of the students would like to see teachers better use technology and digital programs to explain math concepts. Thirty-seven percent think it would be helpful for teachers to provide one-on-one sessions with students to answer questions and ensure they understand concepts, and 31 percent suggest explaining concepts using real-world examples.

In providing advice for other students, respondents said the key to online learning success is to establish a daily schedule and stick to it (70 percent), attend all virtual classes and keep up with schoolwork (63 percent), connect socially with friends, even if virtually (46 percent), exercise frequently and eat well (45 percent), have a designated place to “attend” virtual classes (39 percent), and take frequent breaks (36 percent).

“We know that all students learn differently, and the results of this survey show that there is a role online learning can play for many students,” Montgomery said.

More information about M3 Challenge and the 2021 challenge problem can be found at https://m3challenge.siam.org.

To see the full list of schools with winning teams, visit https://m3challenge.siam.org/node/531.

About Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics




Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an international society of more than 14,000 individual, academic and corporate members from 90+ countries. SIAM helps build cooperation between mathematics and the worlds of science and technology to solve real-world problems through publications, conferences, and communities like chapters, sections and activity groups. Learn more at siam.org.

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Becky Kerner
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
267-992-8681
[email protected]

New York, April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (GTII: OTCQB) Global Tech Industries Group, Inc. (“GTII” or the “Company”), www.gtii-us.com announced that to further assist their shareholders of record as of April 1, 2021 with the process of obtaining and exercising their Warrants with the Company, it has contracted with Alliance Advisors, LLC, an Information Services Company,www.allianceadvisors.com, to facilitate the process and help shareholders navigate their options. Part of the process begins when shareholders are allocated their Warrants by their respective brokers, if applicable. At that point, they can advise their brokers to have their Warrants moved directly to GTII’s Transfer Agent, Liberty Stock Transfer Co., Inc. (“TA”). Shareholders should request that their brokers provide the TA with the required account information. The TA will then directly issue the Warrants to shareholders in book entry form and they will receive an appropriate, up-to-date account statement. The Company recommends shareholders follow this process.

Inquiries from shareholders or participants regarding the Warrant Distribution and Registration at the TA can be directed as follows:

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 855.200.8651

About Global Tech Industries Group, Inc.: GTII, a publicly traded Company incorporated in the state of Nevada, specializing in the pursuit of acquiring new and innovative technologies.

Please follow our Company at: www.otcmarkets.com/stock/GTII

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RADNOR, Pa., April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP announces deadline in securities fraud class action lawsuit filed against AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) (“AgEagle”) in the United States District Court for the Central District of California against AgEagle on behalf of those who purchased or acquired AgEagle securities between September 3, 2019 and February 18, 2021, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Lead Plaintiff Deadline:



April 27, 2021




Website:	https://www.ktmc.com/ageagle-aerial-systems-class-action-lawsuit?utm_source=PR&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=eagle
Contact:	James Maro, Esq. (484) 270-1453
	Adrienne Bell, Esq. (484) 270-1435
	Toll free (844) 887-9500

AgEagle is a commercial drone company that is engaged in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of commercial drones, as well as in providing drone services and solutions to the agriculture industry.

Throughout the Class Period, AgEagle signaled to investors that AgEagle had partnered with Amazon.com, Inc. (“Amazon”) to manufacture and assemble drones for the delivery of consumer goods.

The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) AgEagle did not have a partnership with Amazon and in fact never had any relationship with Amazon; (2) rather than correct the public’s understanding about a partnership with Amazon, the defendants were actively contributing to the rumor that AgEagle had a partnership with Amazon; and (3) as a result, the defendants’ statements about AgEagle’s business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.  

As a result of the foregoing, AgEagle securities lost significant value, directly harming AgEagle investors.

AgEagle investors may, no later than April 27, 2021, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP, or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member.  A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation.  In order to be appointed as a lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member’s claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class.  Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. 

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country involving securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of state and federal law. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP is a driving force behind corporate governance reform, and has recovered billions of dollars on behalf of institutional and individual investors from the United States and around the world.  The firm represents investors, consumers and whistleblowers (private citizens who report fraudulent practices against the government and share in the recovery of government dollars).  The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com.

CONTACT:

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP
James Maro, Jr., Esq.
Adrienne Bell, Esq.
280 King of Prussia Road
Radnor, PA 19087
(844) 887-9500 (toll free)
[email protected]

BEDFORD, Mass., April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANIK), a global joint preservation company in early intervention orthopedics, today announced that Dr. Cheryl Blanchard, President and Chief Executive Officer and Michael Levitz, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will present at the 20th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 3:45 p.m. ET.

A live audio webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of Anika’s website, www.anika.com. An audio archive of the session will also be available on the website.

About Anika

Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
(NASDAQ: ANIK), is a global joint preservation company that creates and delivers meaningful advancements in early intervention orthopedic care. We partner with clinicians to understand what they need most to treat their patients and we develop minimally invasive products that restore active living for people around the world. We are committed to leading in high opportunity spaces within orthopedics, including osteoarthritis pain management, regenerative solutions, soft tissue repair and bone preserving joint technologies. Anika is headquartered in Massachusetts with operations in the United States and Europe. For more information about Anika, please visit www.anika.com.

For Investor Inquiries:

Mark Namaroff
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
Executive Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Direct: 781-457-9287
[email protected]

NEW YORK, April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bernstein Liebhard, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the securities of SOS Limited (“SOS” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SOS) from July 22, 2020, through February 25, 2021 (the “Class Period”). The lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

If you purchased SOS securities, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit SOS Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Matthew E. Guarnero toll free at (877) 779-1414 or [email protected]

The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose to investors: (i) SOS had misrepresented the true nature, location, and/or existence of at least one of the principal executive offices listed in its SEC filings; (ii) HY and FXK were either undisclosed related parties and/or entities fabricated by the Company; (iii) the Company had misrepresented the type and/or existence of the mining rigs that it claimed to have purchased; and (iv) as a result, the Company’s public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

On February 26, 2021 Hindenburg Research (“Hindenburg”) and Culper Research (“Culper”) released commentary on SOS, claiming that the Company was an intricate “pump and dump” scheme that used fake addresses and doctored photos of crypto rigs to create an illusion of success.

On this news, SOS’s American depositary share (“ADS”) price fell $1.27 per share, or 21.03%, to close at $4.77 per ADS on February 26, 2021.

If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 1, 2021. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.

If you purchased SOS securities, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit  https://www.bernlieb.com/cases/soslimited-sos-shareholder-class-action-lawsuit-stock-fraud-384/apply/ or contact Matthew E. Guarnero toll free at (877) 779-1414 or [email protected]

Since 1993, Bernstein Liebhard LLP has recovered over $3.5 billion for its clients. In addition to representing individual investors, the Firm has been retained by some of the largest public and private pension funds in the country to monitor their assets and pursue litigation on their behalf. As a result of its success litigating hundreds of lawsuits and class actions, the Firm has been named to The National Law Journal’s “Plaintiffs’ Hot List” thirteen times and listed in The Legal 500 for ten consecutive years.

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MARYSVILLE, Ohio, April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), one of the world’s leading marketers of branded consumer lawn and garden as well as hydroponic and indoor growing products, will host a virtual Investor & Analyst Day on Thursday, April 8, 2021, beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Attendees are encouraged to register soon to reserve a spot. The virtual meeting will feature presentations from the Company’s executive and leadership teams, who will provide insights into strategies and opportunities, particularly as they relate to its Hawthorne Gardening Company and its U.S. Consumer businesses. The Company anticipates approximately 2.5 hours of presented materials followed by live Q&A with management. Attendees can also submit written questions throughout the event to be addressed during the live Q&A.

Investors and institutional analysts interested in attending this virtual event should register at https://scottsmiraclegro.com/investorandanalystday. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

About ScottsMiracle-Gro


With approximately $4.1 billion in sales, the Company is one of the world’s largest marketers of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care. The Company’s brands are among the most recognized in the industry. The Company’s Scotts®, Miracle-Gro® and Ortho® brands are market leading in their categories. The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne Gardening Company, is a leading provider of nutrients, lighting and other materials used in the indoor and hydroponic growing segment. For additional information, visit us at www.scottsmiraclegro.com. 

Contact:


Jim King
Executive Vice President
Investor Relations & Corporate Affairs
(937) 578-5622

 

COMO, Italy, April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — D-Orbit, the global market leader in the space logistics and transportation service industry, celebrated its 10-year anniversary this month, capping a remarkable decade for the company. Founded in 2011 by CEO Luca Rossettini and CCO Renato Panesi, before the dawn of the New Space market, D-Orbit has continuously brought innovation to a space industry that is still in its infancy and one that has been predicted to generate revenues of $1.4 trillion or more by 2030, up from $424 billion in 2019¹.

“D-Orbit was founded with a long-term vision of creating the space infrastructure necessary to support human expansion and I’m incredibly proud of everything we’ve been able to accomplish in just a few years,” said D-Orbit CEO Luca Rossettini. “Earth would not be what it is today without the logistics companies leading the way, and so we’re replicating that successful model in space to enable the growth of the space market, from space debris removal, to satellite transportation, to in-orbit servicing and beyond. We look forward to the next decade and are excited about the future of the company and of the Space industry.”

Throughout its 10-year history, D-Orbit has achieved a variety of milestones, including:

• 2013: First launch to orbit
• 2015: Became the first private company to provide effective solutions for end-of-life satellite management
• 2017: Launched the first satellite with decommissioning service on board
• 2017: Tested its satellite-as-a-service business model with its AURORA mission control software
• 2020: Became the first private company to operate a cargo spacecraft in orbit
• 2020: Became the first private company to deliver a satellite for a customer into a precise operational slot
• 2021: Reached 44 payloads successfully brought to space

In the U.S., D-Orbit plans to continue to build its presence and make key hires to support the company’s expansion in 2021. It is a key market for the company and one it plans to make a commitment to in the near future.

D-Orbit has a rich heritage and history of firsts with a long-term vision of human expansion into sustainable space. The company’s forward-thinking view has enabled it to consistently create solutions for its customers that save them money and time. D-Orbit’s ION Satellite Carrier, for example, is a cargo spacecraft that can transport satellites in orbit and release them individually into distinct orbital slots, reducing the time from launch to operations by up to 85% and the launch costs of an entire satellite constellation by up to 40%.

As D-Orbit looks ahead to the future, the company is already developing and testing new technologies aimed at extending the life of the satellites in orbit, active debris removal, interplanetary space logistics, and more, laying out the foundations of an infrastructure that will broaden humankind’s opportunities to operate in space and colonize the solar system.

About D-Orbit

D-Orbit is the global market leader in the space logistics and transportation services industry with a track record of space-proven technologies, successful missions, and customer outcomes. The company has developed proprietary space logistics technology and transportation solutions to accelerate the growth and development of a trillion-dollar space economy, and has already successfully delivered 44 payloads into space for its customers while developing advanced products and services for the needs of tomorrow. For more information, please visit https://www.dorbit.space/

Media Contacts

United States

CSG
John Stavinga
[email protected]

Italy

Elena Sanfilippo Ceraso
Media Manager
[email protected]  

Caterina Cazzola
Head of Communications
[email protected]   
+39 340 2840 792

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• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/d-orbit  
• Facebook: facebook.com/deorbitaldevices/  
• Twitter: twitter.com/D_Orbit  
• Instagram: instagram.com/wearedorbit/

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¹ Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/02/why-the-space-industry-may-triple-to-1point4-trillion-by-2030.html

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