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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nikon Announces Judging Panel for the 51st Annual Small World Competition
MELVILLE, N.Y., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikon Instruments Inc. today announced the judging panel for the 2025 Nikon Small World photomicrography and Small World in Motion video competitions, which will be held June 4–5 at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. For over five decades, the Nikon Small World competition has been regarded as the premier platform for displaying the intricate beauty of life as seen through the light microscope. As in previous years, the competition will honor the top 20 photography and top 5 video winners, in addition to awarding honorable mentions and images of distinction. Submissions will be evaluated on originality, informational content, technical proficiency, and visual impact. Winners may receive up to $3,000 and international media recognition. "Every year, each member of our judging panel brings a unique perspective that helps curate a collection of images and videos that not only reflects advancements in scientific imaging and research but also sparks curiosity and wonder for a global audience," said Eric Flem, Senior Manager, Communications and CRM at Nikon Instruments. The 2025 judging panel features five top-tier experts in the fields of science and media, each of whom will leverage their diverse expertise in both science and art to evaluate which submissions best align with the competition's criteria: Deboki Chakravarti, PhD is a science writer based out of western Massachusetts who focuses on creating educational science videos and podcasts, including "Journey to the Microcosmos," "Tiny Matters," "Scishow Tangents," and "Crash Course Organic Chemistry." From designing better bike seats to existential crises inspired by amoebas, Chakravarti's work covers a wide range of subjects, all of which are tied together by her fascination with how science interacts with the culture around it. Chakravarti received her PhD in biomedical engineering from Boston University, where she worked on engineering T cells for cancer immunotherapy. Prior to that, she earned her bachelor's degree in bioengineering and English from The California Institute of Technology. Jeff DelViscio is the chief multimedia editor/executive producer at Scientific American. He is the former director of multimedia at STAT, where he oversaw all visual, audio, and interactive journalism. Before that, he spent more than eight years at The New York Times, where he worked on five different desks across the paper. DelViscio holds dual master's degrees from Columbia University in journalism and in earth and environmental sciences. He has worked aboard oceanographic research vessels and tracked money and politics in science from Washington, D.C. He was a Knight Science Journalism Fellow at MIT in 2018–19. DelViscio's work has won numerous awards, including two News and Documentary Emmys. Andrew Moore, PhD is a postdoctoral scientist in the Lippincott-Schwartz Lab at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Janelia Research Campus who specializes in cell biology with a focus on organelle-cytoskeleton interactions. He completed his graduate training in the Holzbaur Lab at the University of Pennsylvania, where he researched mitochondria quality control and dynamics. Currently, Moore's work centers on understanding how cells organize and position their organelles, particularly exploring the interactions between vimentin intermediate filaments and the endoplasmic reticulum. His research combines advanced light and volume electron microscopy techniques to delve into the complexities of cell structure and function. Moore is no stranger to Nikon Small World; he has placed six photos and six videos in the competitions since 2018 and looks forward to experiencing this year's competition from the other side of the judges' table. Liz Roth-Johnson, PhD is a scientist turned science communicator with more than a decade of experience making complex scientific ideas accessible and compelling to broad audiences. At the California Science Center, Roth-Johnson oversees the development of fun, memorable exhibit experiences that spark curiosity and inspire science learning in all ages and backgrounds. Recent projects include a Nikon Small World exhibit that explores some of the light microscopy tools and techniques scientists use to study life. Prior to her tenure at the California Science Center, Roth-Johnson created popular online food science content, reported science stories for KQED Science, consulted for the Autry Museum of the American West, and designed introductory biology courses for undergraduate students at UCLA. Roth-Johnson earned her PhD in molecular biology from UCLA and received her BA degree from UC Berkeley, where she majored in molecular & cell biology and music. She completed postdoctoral work as a Discipline-Based Education Research Fellow in the UCLA Department of Life Science Core Education. W. Gregory Sawyer, PhD is chief bioengineering officer and chair of the Department of BioEngineering at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. Professor Sawyer has published over 200 journal papers, has over 16,000 citations, holds over 20 patents, and is most proud of his numerous PhD students who are now faculty members and scientists across the globe. He was a member of the original Mars Rover Program (NASA-JPL), a speaker at TED 8, led the first space-tribology experiments on the International Space Station (ISS), developed novel biomaterials for the ocular surface, and is currently leading efforts in Cancer Engineering. The Nikon Small World in Motion video winners will be announced in late September, and the winners of the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition will be released in mid-October, 2025. For additional information, please visit and follow the competition on Facebook, LinkedIn, X (@NikonSmallWorld), Instagram (@nikonsmallworld), and Bluesky (@ About Nikon Small World Photomicrography CompetitionThe Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition is open to anyone with an interest in photography or video through the microscope. Participants may view details and upload digital images and videos directly at For additional information, contact Nikon Small World, Nikon Instruments Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747, USA, or email us at ABOUT NIKON INSTRUMENTS Instruments Inc. is the US microscopy arm of Nikon Healthcare, a world leader in the development and manufacture of optical and digital imaging technology for biomedical applications. For more information, visit or contact us at 1-800-52-NIKON. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Nikon Instruments Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Al Bawaba
29-04-2025
- Al Bawaba
Georgetown Students Bridge Campuses, Cultures, and Communities with Hands-On Learning in India
Ten Georgetown University students from campuses in the United States and Qatar recently came together in India for an immersive research experience as part of the interdisciplinary course Indian Ocean Research Colloquium. Taught simultaneously across continents, the two-semester-long course explores the cultural, historical, and social dynamics of the Indian Ocean world through the combined lenses of history, literature, and enrolled in the jointly offered course furthered their learning by spending a week in Goa and Kerala. Accompanied by their professors, they visited sites of religious, cultural, and historical importance. For many tourists to India, it is a land of historical wonders. 'From a 12th century synagogue in Kochi to grand historic mansions that are testament to the wealth and power of the Portuguese empire in Goa, the students witnessed a huge swathe of the past,' shared Professor Chakravarti, adding: 'At the same time it was important that the students understand that India is a complex modern nation.' During an early morning visit to a deep-sea fish auction, students spoke to the fishermen driving the economy of modern Kochi. Meetings with artists, academics, archivists and publishers gave students a glimpse of the cultural and intellectual life of contemporary Goa. 'During our visit to the Goa Central Library, I spoke with a researcher at the National Institute of Oceanography, the central focus of my research project, allowing me to understand the state of science and scientific education today,' said DC campus student Jyotsna Venkatesh 'Now, when conducting my research on the geopolitics of science in the Indian Ocean, I have a strong understanding of what investments in science look like at a local level in contemporary India.' The trip also fostered rich intellectual exchange between the students themselves who brought different regional insights and academic backgrounds to their work. Culture and Politics major Manha Siddiqui took the first course while studying on the DC campus in the Fall, furthering her study of the region, while still remaining connected to her classmates in Doha. She enrolled for the second semester in Doha. 'The opportunity to learn from three different professors motivated me to join the course,' she said. For other students, the first time they met in person was in India. 'Although we had been in classroom discussions together, we didn't really know each other,' Cindrella Pant (GU-Q'27) shared. 'We talked about how we were surprised by the personalities of the others when we got to know each other. That didn't translate through the screens.'Russell Niglo Adzedu (GU-Q'25) spent his time exploring the complex history of this coastal region for his paper on how a group of Indians of African descent, the Siddi, are portrayed on film. His travel journal discusses the erasure of black history in tourist sites, including Kerala's Jewish Quarter, and Portuguese mansions in Goa. 'I found that the way these cities construct their historical narratives often exclude key contributors to their formation—including enslaved people,' he noted.'I took the course because I am minoring in Indian Ocean Studies, and am really interested in South Asia in particular,' said Cindrella. 'One of the observations I made is that there is a lot of hatred towards tourists, who are known for just taking pictures of the beaches and then going away. Goa is very beautiful, but it also has a dark history. My research is on how that is being remembered.' © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India's Shriram Finance mulling yen-denominated fundraise to diversify borrowing, CEO says
Indian non-banking finance company Shriram Finance is mulling raising funds denominated in Japanese yen to diversify its borrowing profile, with talks still in preliminary stages, its CEO said on Monday. "Our team is exploring a possibility if we can borrow from the Japanese ( currency )," YS Chakravarti told Reuters in an interview. "This could be either from a bank or an international bond issue, which corporates can subscribe to." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10 Things Flight Attendants Rarely Talk About, Plus Tips to Make Your Flights More Comfortable Enhancing In-Flight Comfort Undo Shriram Finance is "still exploring the market", Chakravarti said, without divulging the target or timing of the fundraise. External commercial borrowing loans made up nearly 15% of Shriram's total borrowing profile as of March-end, while overseas bonds comprised about 6.8%. In December, the NBFC raised $1.28 billion in a multi-currency social loan split across the dollar, euro and dirham, with a tenor of up to five years. Live Events On Friday, Shriram Finance reported a smaller-than-expected fourth-quarter profit as high finance costs pressured its bottom line. The company's shares fell as much as 9% on Monday. Shriram Finance is targeting AUM growth of around 17%-18% for 2025-26, higher than its earlier guidance of 15%, Chakravarti said. As of March-end, Shriram Finance's assets under management (AUM) increased by 17% year-on-year and stood at 2.63 trillion rupees ($30.96 billion). The NBFC is looking to bank on its passenger vehicle and small and medium enterprise loan portfolios to drive its AUM growth, the CEO said, while also exploring new products, such as unsecured business loans and supply chain financing. Shriram Finance is also looking to deploy the excess liquidity of about 300 billion rupees on its balance sheet, which will help drive net interest margins in the 8.50%-8.80% range for the current financial year, compared with 8.25% in January-March, Chakravarti added. "Since we are sitting on excess liquidity we will be in a position to actually bargain for an attractive rate. We see our cost of borrowings to trend lower from current levels," he added. ($1 = 84.9550 Indian rupees)
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Business Standard
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
We're mulling yen-led fundraise to diversify borrowing: Shriram Finance CEO
Indian non-banking finance company Shriram Finance is mulling raising funds denominated in Japanese yen to diversify its borrowing profile, with talks still in preliminary stages, its CEO said on Monday. "Our team is exploring a possibility if we can borrow from the Japanese (currency)," YS Chakravarti told Reuters in an interview. "This could be either from a bank or an international bond issue, which corporates can subscribe to." Shriram Finance is "still exploring the market", Chakravarti said, without divulging the target or timing of the fundraise. External commercial borrowing loans made up nearly 15 per cent of Shriram's total borrowing profile as of March-end, while overseas bonds comprised about 6.8 per cent. In December, the NBFC raised $1.28 billion in a multi-currency social loan split across the dollar, euro and dirham, with a tenor of up to five years. On Friday, Shriram Finance reported a smaller-than-expected fourth-quarter profit as high finance costs pressured its bottom line. The company's shares fell as much as 9 per cent on Monday. Shriram Finance is targeting AUM growth of around 17 per cent-18 per cent for 2025-26, higher than its earlier guidance of 15 per cent, Chakravarti said. As of March-end, Shriram Finance's assets under management (AUM) increased by 17 per cent year-on-year and stood at 2.63 trillion rupees ($30.96 billion). The NBFC is looking to bank on its passenger vehicle and small and medium enterprise loan portfolios to drive its AUM growth, the CEO said, while also exploring new products, such as unsecured business loans and supply chain financing. Shriram Finance is also looking to deploy the excess liquidity of about Rs 300 billion on its balance sheet, which will help drive net interest margins in the 8.50 per cent-8.80 per cent range for the current financial year, compared with 8.25 per cent in January-March, Chakravarti added. "Since we are sitting on excess liquidity we will be in a position to actually bargain for an attractive rate. We see our cost of borrowings to trend lower from current levels," he added.
Reuters
28-04-2025
- Business
- Reuters
India's Shriram Finance mulling yen-denominated fundraise to diversify borrowing, CEO says
MUMBAI, April 28 (Reuters) - Indian non-banking finance company Shriram Finance ( opens new tab is mulling raising funds denominated in Japanese yen to diversify its borrowing profile, with talks still in preliminary stages, its CEO said on Monday. "Our team is exploring a possibility if we can borrow from the Japanese (currency)," YS Chakravarti told Reuters in an interview. "This could be either from a bank or an international bond issue, which corporates can subscribe to." Shriram Finance is "still exploring the market", Chakravarti said, without divulging the target or timing of the fundraise. External commercial borrowing loans made up nearly 15% of Shriram's total borrowing profile as of March-end, while overseas bonds comprised about 6.8%. In December, the NBFC raised $1.28 billion in a multi-currency social loan split across the dollar, euro and dirham, with a tenor of up to five years. On Friday, Shriram Finance reported a smaller-than-expected fourth-quarter profit as high finance costs pressured its bottom line. The company's shares fell as much as 9% on Monday. Shriram Finance is targeting AUM growth of around 17%-18% for 2025-26, higher than its earlier guidance of 15%, Chakravarti said. As of March-end, Shriram Finance's assets under management (AUM) increased by 17% year-on-year and stood at 2.63 trillion rupees ($30.96 billion). The NBFC is looking to bank on its passenger vehicle and small and medium enterprise loan portfolios to drive its AUM growth, the CEO said, while also exploring new products, such as unsecured business loans and supply chain financing. Shriram Finance is also looking to deploy the excess liquidity of about 300 billion rupees on its balance sheet, which will help drive net interest margins in the 8.50%-8.80% range for the current financial year, compared with 8.25% in January-March, Chakravarti added. "Since we are sitting on excess liquidity we will be in a position to actually bargain for an attractive rate. We see our cost of borrowings to trend lower from current levels," he added.
