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QUANTUM® NAMED FINALIST IN SIIA CODIE
AWARDS
"BEST SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL SOLUTION"
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - January 25,
2005, Quantum Simulations, Inc., a developer of artificial intelligence
(AI) tutoring and assessment software, was recently named a finalist
in the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) Codie Awards,
which recognize outstanding achievements and vision in software, education
technology and digital content.
Over 1,000 entrants participated in
the competition and Quantum's AI tutoring software for Chemistry and
Applied Mathematics is one of six finalists in the category:
"Best Secondary Education Instructional Solution." The first-round
judging included representatives from the software and information
industry trade press, mainstream technology writers, analysts, consultants
and subject-matter experts who conducted an intensive evaluation of
each software entry. In the final round, members of the SIIA vote
to decide the winner in each category.
"It is an honor to be named a Codie
Award finalist," said Dr. Benny Johnson, Quantum's President and CEO.
"While we truly value the proven research results in the classroom
and positive feedback from science teachers and students, it's certainly
also very rewarding to be recognized and highly regarded by peers
in the industry who fully understand the value of technology as well
as the complexity of what we've accomplished to advance AI educational
software."
Quantum® was developed to address an
unmet need for on-demand tutoring in science. While teachers do their
very best to assist all students in support of No Child Left Behind
(NCLB), a high percentage of students struggle or fail science subjects
because there just is not adequate time or opportunity to work with
each student one-on-one at the level required for deeper conceptual
learning. Furthermore, there simply are not enough instructors or
qualified tutors to go around. Quantum® addresses this need by providing
students with Internet access to the Quantum Tutors® where they can
work on any problem, enter their own work,
ask questions and receive one-on-one coaching and feedback specific
to their own work, subject knowledge and learning style.
"The 20th annual Codie Awards continue
the tradition of honoring the best of the software, content and education
technology industries," said Ken Wasch, SIIA President. "When one
considers the number of outstanding companies like Quantum® that competed
this year, being named a Codie Awards finalist is a significant achievement."
A complete list of the finalists is
available on the Codie Awards web site at: www.siia.net/codies/2005/finalists.asp.
About Quantum®
Quantum Simulations, Inc. develops artificial intelligence (AI) tutoring,
assessment and professional development software that empowers teachers
and inspires students from middle school through college to improve
their knowledge and appreciation for the sciences. Teacher tested
and approved by educators across the United States, Quantum's AI software
is proven in research studies to improve comprehension, problem solving
skills and test scores by as much as 50%. Quantum's intelligent tutoring
engines are integrated with existing web-based learning products,
providing a strong competitive edge for distributing partners. A "technology
think tank," Quantum® is funded and supported by the U.S. Department
of Education, the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes
of Health. For more information, please visit www.quantumsimulations.com.
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