Sentences with phrase «including significant contributions»

In addition, the Foundation currently provides support to CJJ to broadly educate about the need to strengthen and improve the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) in its pending reauthorization, including significant contributions to CJJ's annual national conference, and also to CJJ's role as a lead convener and co-chair of the «Act 4 Juvenile Justice» initiative.

Lewis (1909 - 1979) was an influential if under - recognized artist with a multi-pronged career, including significant contributions to abstract expressionism and a politically activist bent.

The Audain family has donated in excess of $ 100 million through the Audain Foundation, including significant contributions to the University of Victoria, Presentation House Gallery's new building fund, Simon Fraser University's School for the Contemporary Arts, various arts - related endeavours at the University of British Columbia, the National Gallery of Canada, the Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art, the Emily Carr University of Art + Design's new building fund, the Vancouver Art Gallery, and much more.

By adopting Owen through Pets for Patriots Fred was eligible to receive all the benefits of our charitable program, including a significant contribution towards «welcome home» pet food and basics, discounts on quality veterinary care and other savings to help make pet guardianship more affordable.

Nobody has come up with a creditably quantitative explanation for the good quality data which does not include a significant contribution from greenhouse gases.

Using the T2 or TMT channel (which include significant contributions from the stratosphere, which has cooled), Mears et al. of Remote Sensing Systems (RSS) find (through January 2017) a trend of +0.140 °C / decade.

Unlike the Motor City itself, however, this city has diversified its economy to include a significant contribution from retail, finance and the U.S. military.

His awards include the Significant Contribution to the Field of Marriage and Family Therapy Award, the Margaret E. Arcus Award for Outstanding Contribution to Family Life Education, and the Outstanding Community Service Award from the University of Minnesota.

Not exact matches

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

There was no periodic revenue in Q1 2018, where Q1 2017 included the second of two significant up - front revenue contributions from the sale of capacity to Global Eagle Entertainment.

The most significant changes of this adoption that affect comparability of our results of operations between 2018 and 2017 include a change in the timing of franchise fee revenue recognition and the reflection of advertising fund contributions and expenses.

Our success has largely been the result of significant contributions by our employees, including members of our current senior management and product design teams.

This pattern of a stronger - than - expected contribution from US consumers was reflected in July's retail sales report, which not only came in well ahead of consensus expectations, but also included significant upward revisions to the weak figures seen in May and June.

Jonathan has also received numerous significant industry awards, including the American Wine Society's Award of Merit and the Guild of Sommeliers» highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, for outstanding contributions to the wine industry.

We «re confident that U.S. consumers can add «environmental track record» to many other reasons for choosing California wines, including quality, diversity, value, and significant contributions to local, state, and federal economies through jobs, taxes, charitable donations and tourism.

He was, however, able to make a significant contribution during the 2011/12 promotion season, including the successful Play - Off series, but was subsequently limited to occasional substitute appearances before his release and retirement.

His work also influenced other eminent psychologists, including his colleague Mary Ainsworth, who also made significant contributions to attachment theory.

This meta - analysis makes a significant contribution to the available evidence on this topic because it includes 6 original studies on the subject not included in previous meta - analyses.38 - 43 Moreover, to our knowledge, this is significantly the largest and most up - to - date review and analysis of current knowledge on childhood leukemia and breastfeeding.

Recommending transport interventions for delivery over the next twenty years that make a significant contribution to the Scottish Government's central Purpose of increasing sustainable economic growth, including a replacement Forth Crossing, this is the largest project of its type undertaken in Scotland.

In addition to honoring Rockland County's artists, supporters of the arts and arts organizations, this year's celebration will include the new «Ars Longa» Award, created by Vanderhoef to recognize a Rockland County artist whose body of work has stood the test of time and who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the County's arts community.

Government unions account for about 6 percent of the money spent on Democratic candidates in federal elections — and that doesn't include significant in - kind contributions like phone banks and canvassing.

Boycottpaladino.com also noted the developer has made significant contributions to elected officials including Republican Rep. Chris Collins, a close Trump ally and prominent surrogate for the incoming administration; Democratic Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, (who has actually stopped accepting contributions), and Democratic Assemblyman Mickey Kearns.

«DOC's new Use of Force policy was also drafted with significant contribution from uniformed members of staff from across the Department and other bodies, including the unions and the Board of Correction,» Klein, the mayor's spokesperson, said.

In a prepared statement, Cahill defended the financial support he has received, including «significant contributions from industries and interests that are regulated by the State of New York or have an interest in the matters that come before the state Legislature.

Scientists who make lesser but still significant contributions to projects, including postdocs and grad students, are also in line for greater recognition as federal funding agencies switch from paper to electronic grant applications in the next few years.

This encyclopedic «Who's Who» of Canadian science includes people both living and dead who have made significant contributions to science.

Samaniego has made significant contributions in reliability theory, which combines the knowledge of statistics and engineering to study the performance of manufactured systems, including everything from radios to airplanes.

At the end of the research a seven - member committee of academics, usually including the three supervising academics, confirms that the project is original and makes a significant contribution to the science.

Since 1993, Gladstone has hosted the Distinguished Lecture Series, which features researchers who have made significant contributions to science and medicine, including many Nobel laureates.

Ms. Scott Brown has made a particularly significant contribution to the experience of American higher learning, providing campus plans for numerous universities, including Penn, Dartmouth, Bryn Mawr, Michigan, Kentucky, Williams, Brown, and Tsinghua University in Beijing.

In addition to having connected research communities, Hieter and his lab have made many significant contributions to our understanding of chromosome biology, including the dissection of yeast centromeres and the identification of genes involved in genome stability.

Award, which is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to optics based on semiconductor - based optical devices and materials, including basic science and technological applications.

A member of the Astronomy Department at Haverford College for 47 years, Partridge's accomplishments also included a productive research career, notable service to Haverford College, and significant contributions to the general astronomy community.

Potential employees must also have relevant experience, a spirit of cooperation, a willingness to work hard, and a passion for making a significant contribution throughout a variety of positions, including:

Potential employees must also have relevant experience, a spirit of cooperation, a willingness to work hard, and a passion for making a significant contribution throughout a variety of departments, including:

She has made significant contributions to humanities education at Harvard, including her design of one of the new Humanities Frameworks courses, The Art of Looking, and is well known for her extraordinary attention to the temporal experience of student learning.

Including student learning growth as a significant factor among the multiple measures used to determine performance levels is important as an objective measure to differentiate among teachers and principals who have made significantly different contributions to student learning growth and closing achievement gaps.

Earlier in its history, the New York office of Appleseed made significant contributions in a number of other fields including access to the New York State Earned Income Tax Credit, consumer debt, health care, and others areas.

Features Tax Relief: The New Act and What It Means for Individuals Tax Strategies: In addition to adopting the largest of the president's 2001 tax cut proposals, Congress included a substantial number of reforms that provide significant increases to the maximum contributions allowed for retirement savings vehicles.

Including a bequest to Danbury Animal Welfare Society in your will or living trust is an easy way to make a significant contribution that you may not be able to make during life.

These significant philanthropic contributions have leveraged public funding — including funds from the San Francisco International Airport wetlands mitigation agreement — to make this ambitious, multi-year restoration effort possible.

Coker's universally critically acclaimed soundtrack for Ori and the Blind Forest was honored with several prestigious awards, including the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences award for Outstanding Music Composition and SXSW Gaming Award for Excellence in Musical Score, and his success in the field led to him being awarded recognition as an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM) for his significant contribution to the music profession.

«Hard Truths: The Art of Thornton Dial» highlights the artist's significant contribution to the field of American art and shows how Dial's work speaks to the most pressing issues of our time — including the war in Iraq, 9/11, and social issues like racism and homelessness.

Widely recognized for her significant, pioneering contribution to sculpture, Genzken's prodigious oeuvre also includes paintings, collages, drawings, films, and photographs, and frequently incorporates seemingly disparate materials and imagery to create characteristically complex, enigmatic works.

Significant donors include Dr. and Mrs. Harold L. Tonkin, who bequeathed a large portion of their collection of Asian ceramics and decorative arts along with numerous European paintings with Asian themes; Dr. William E. Harkins, who has donated more than 150 Japanese prints to the museum since the mid-1970s; Mary Jane Harris and her late husband, Morton, who have given several Italian Baroque paintings with a number more promised; Joseph and Janet Shein, who have donated more than two dozen contemporary paintings and sculptures since 2000; and, of course, Barbara Palmer and her late husband, James, who have not only made great contributions to the museum's collection of American art but also gave $ 2 million in 1986 to initiate the campaign to expand the museum.

Adnan's unique career — spanning several decades and including as wide a range of media as it does traditions and continents — has made a significant contribution to the artistic, cultural and political landscape of the 20th and 21st centuries.

«Those selected to participate in Prospect.2 include some of the most influential and recognized artists working today, a group of rising younger artists on the cusp of international careers, and artists making significant contributions to the New Orleans arts community.

Parks received numerous awards during his lifetime, including the National Medal of Arts in 1988 and over fifty honorary doctorates, and was also noted for his significant contributions to music and film.

I'm pleased that this major exhibition in the USA will be considering the pivotal contribution of British artists to Pop: Pallant House Gallery has a significant collection of British Pop Art and we will be lending Richard Hamilton's iconic Hers is a Lush Situation (1957) to the exhibition, which will also consider the global emergence of Pop from the 1950s to the 1970s (including Nouveau réalisme in France, Neo-Concretism in Brazil and Neo-Dada in Germany).

Intended to facilitate further dialogue on how to define the «City of Angels» at a moment when its identity is in significant flux, No More Play includes contributions by Iwan Baan, Catherine Opie, Sarah Whiting, Charles Waldheim, Matthew Coolidge, Geoff Manaugh, Mirko Zardini, Edward Soja, James Flanigan, Charles Jencks and Qingyun Ma.