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The Millennium Technology Prize is Finland’s tribute to innovations that promote the well-being of societies and humankind. 🏆

The one-million-euro global prize was first awarded in 2004 and now we organize our very first Millennium Innovation Forum on 19 May to honor the MTP2020 winner ✨

A day full of top-class speakers – check the program here ➡️https://bit.ly/3kpbkod and get your ticket now, the -15% Early Bird offer is valid until 28 Feb! ... See MoreSee Less

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The technology behind LEDs illuminates, cools and even finds cancer cells - TAF

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"For example, genetically modified cells that glow in a similar manner to glow-worms when they encounter cancer cells could be implanted into the body."

The 2006 Millennium Technology Prize was awarded to Shuji Nakamura for the innovation of blue and white LEDs. Today, the scope of application of LEDs is constantly expanding.

Read how postdoctoral researcher Pyry Kivisaari is advancing this technology.

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Shūji Nakamura, an American professor born in Japan, received the Millennium Technology Prize in 2006 for his work in developing LED technology. Thanks to his work, many of the devices around us in our everyday lives use blue, green and white LED lights as well as blue lasers. The invention of the ...

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Mae Carol Jemison is the first African American female astronaut. She was admitted into NASA’s astronaut training program in 1987. Five years later, she flew into space as a mission specialist alongside six other astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, and became the first African American woman in space!

Mae, was also interested in Medicine and received a Doctor of Medicine degree from Cornell University. She worked voluntarily in a Cambodian refugee camp and served as a medical officer with the Peace Corps in Africa. She resigned from NASA in 1993 and launched the Jemison Group, Inc. She is currently involved in a number of projects that focus on refining healthcare in Africa and advancing technology in developing nations.

We hope you enjoyed these Black History Month series and continue to get to know these motivational figures!

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UVGI Air filtration units designed by our partner Halton (@haltongroup) can improve the ventilation of indoor spaces such as classrooms, and reduce the risk of virus spread.

With schools being open, many educational services have been struggling to provide a suitable ventilation system in common space areas. Smart ventilation systems with high-capacity UVGI and MERV filters can be used safely in any indoor space and can effectively reduce the spread of coronavirus by reducing airborne diseases, providing a clean and safe environment for students and teachers.

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Judy Faulkner is the founder of America's leading medical-record software provider, Epic, which she started in 1979. Epic is an electronic medical record system used globally by more than 250 health care organisations.

In the US alone, 45% of the population have their medical records in an Epic system. In 2013, Faulkner was called "the most powerful woman in healthcare" by Forbes!

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The #MTP2020 is Finland’s tribute to innovations that promote the well-being of societies.

To honor the MTP2020 winner, we organize the very first Millennium Innovation Forum on 19 May✨
Get your ticket ➡️https://bit.ly/3kpbkod, the -15% Early Bird offer is valid until 28 Feb!

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The scope of application of the #MillenniumTechnologyPrize awarded #LED's is constantly expanding. Postdoctoral researcher Pyry Kivisaari is advancing this technology, and currently, the goal is to replace the electric current in many devices with light.

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What will our #future look like? How can we explore, predict and shape it? Don’t miss the future, participate in the Millennium Innovation Forum! ✨
Use the -15% Early Bird offer and buy your ticker before 28 Feb!

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