Scientific Learning Corp. Named Finalist for EdNet 2010 Impact Award
5/17/10
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Jessica Lindl
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Product Management
Scientific Learning Corporation
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Bob Feller
Chief Financial Officer
Scientific Learning Corporation
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investorrelations@scilearn.com
Oakland, Calif. — May 17, 2010 — A panel of leading education industry experts has named Scientific Learning (NASDAQ:SCIL) one of three finalists for the 2010 EdNET Impact Award. The Impact Award is part of the prestigious EdNET Industry Awards program which recognizes organizations that have made important contributions through their products and programs to the education industry in the past year.
Winners of the three EdNET awards — Impact, Pioneer, and Rookie of the Year — will be announced via a virtual awards ceremony on May 19 at 1 p.m. ET. To attend this ceremony or for more information about the awards program, visit www.schooldata.com/ednetawards.asp.
Scientific Learning Corp. earned finalist status for its significant, positive impact on education by applying educational and neuroscience research and technology to generate significant change in support of improved student learning. Scientific Learning is the creator of the Fast ForWord® family of products which accelerates learning by improving the processing efficiency of the brain. Based on more than 30 years of neuroscience and cognitive research, the Fast ForWord software provides struggling readers with computer-delivered exercises that build the cognitive skills required to read and learn effectively. Scientific Learning also offers the Reading Assistant™ software which combines advanced speech verification technology with scientifically-based interventions to help students strengthen their reading fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.
EdNET founder and president, Dr. Nelson B. Heller, said, “In this time of economic stress reaching schools and our industry, it’s especially gratifying to acknowledge the passion, ingenuity, and accomplishments of these finalist firms. Thanks to our impressive panel of EdNET awards judges, coordinated by our partner and sponsor, Educational Systemics®, and the many competitors, the finalist organizations have been identified that embody the thought leadership, innovation, and creativity that drives our industry. Their products and services are influencing the future of our nation by providing students and teachers with new and exciting learning opportunities and tools.”
About EdNET
The EdNET Industry Awards program was created in 1992 to champion the efforts of progressive organizations helping to revitalize the nation’s educational system. The EdNET 2010 Conference will be in Boston, September 26-28. For more information about the EdNET Conference and Industry Awards program, visit http://www.EdNETconference.com or phone 800.333.8802, Ext. 4693.
About Scientific Learning Corp.
Scientific Learning creates educational software that accelerates learning by improving the processing efficiency of the brain. Based on more than 30 years of neuroscience and cognitive research, the Fast ForWord® family of products provides struggling readers with computer-delivered exercises that build the cognitive skills required to read and learn effectively. Scientific Learning Reading Assistant™ combines advanced speech recognition technology with scientifically based courseware to help students strengthen fluency, vocabulary and comprehension to become proficient, life-long readers. The efficacy of the products has been established by more than 200 research studies. For more information, visit www.scientificlearning.com or call toll-free 888-358-0212.
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