JDI (Jones-Dilworth, Inc.)

One our favorite things we create every year is the JDI "Book Book" - a collection of our team's favorite reads over the past year and the books that most stuck with us. We published this year's list in Superposition last week, but you can also stop buy our office and pick up a physical copy (which includes past years' lists as well!) https://lnkd.in/g2T3wkwz

We have reimagined Superposition, our newsletter. Everything here is different from our previous iteration and, at the same time, an experiment. You'll learn more about who we are and what we think about. You'll also see how we try, discover, fail, and learn our way through what Superposition can become. What remains the same? Our commitment to science design and communications and our curiosity about the world around us. Superposition continues to explore what's possible amid what is. Whether you're a fellow science enthusiast, partner, co-conspirator, or simply someone who gets excited about discovering what's at the edge of our collective understanding, there's a place for you here. Sign up and follow along: https://lnkd.in/gw55FMcS.

Celebrating 10 years with our Head of Finance, Justin Davis! Beyond managing JDI's finances, Justin brings quick wit and an unshakeable calm to our team. Thank you for a fantastic decade, Justin!

In their annual attempt to be hip and relevant, the Oxford English Dictionary chose “Brain Rot” as their 2014 Word of the Year. It’s a good choice, considering all things 2024, but our own Doug Freeman argues there is a better option: “Enshittification.” Brain Rot puts the focus on the user, on us. We’re the ones consuming this low-quality content that is rotting our brains, and that’s our fault. Enshittification, on the other hand, puts the onus on the systems that uphold, circulate, and, most importantly, profit from Brain Rot.

Congratulations to @Aurelia Institute on being named one of Fast Company's "Next Big Things in Tech" for 2024! Fast Company recognized Aurelia Institute's TESSERAE, self-assembling tiles that create adaptable living spaces in microgravity and can support the foundation for humanity's future in space. Although small, Aurelia's team showed that revolutionary innovation doesn't always require massive organizations but focused, passionate groups with a clear vision. We look forward to seeing what you achieve next!

A-Alpha Bio hit two significant milestones: Their experimental platform AlphaSeq reached one billion protein interactions measured - generating more data in a day than what exists in public databases. They publicly released AlphaBind, an open-source ML model that will help scientists with antibody engineering. Built on NVIDIA BioNeMo, AlphaBind is now available to researchers worldwide under an MIT license. AlphaSeq's blog post:

Have you ever watched a documentary about a complex scientific discovery and wondered, " How did they do it?" In our latest Q&A, Sarah Goodwin, Executive Director of the Science Communication Lab, shares her experience as a cell biologist and award-winning science filmmaker. From its beginnings as iBiology to its current team of 12 professionals, the Science Communication Lab has found new ways to make science accessible through visual storytelling. Read the full interview and learn more about how they are closing the gap between cutting-edge research and public understanding.

David Baker was announced last week as one of this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry winners. Baker's groundbreaking work in protein design has revolutionized the field. His leadership and mentorship at the University of Washington and beyond have inspired countless scientists and paved the way for innovative biotechnology companies like our client A-Alpha Bio. We're thrilled to see this recognition, as Baker's work has been instrumental in advancing protein engineering, and his contributions continue to shape the future of biomedicine. Cheers!

After a 52% increase in enrollment year over year, WorldQuant University welcomed 1,100 new students, their largest cohort of future Financial Engineers. This remarkable growth shows the increasing demand for quantitative skills in the financial sector worldwide. WQU's program has attracted talented students worldwide, fostering a diverse and dynamic learning environment. Congratulations to the WQU team!

While more information is available than ever before, the challenge of distinguishing fact from fiction has never been greater. In the latest from The Superposition, we explore the importance of science communication in today's information landscape. Read about how science communicators face evolving challenges, including the rise of misinformation and, of course, AI's impact. https://lnkd.in/gfMDke-A