Higher Education News and Press Releases

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Big data helps determine what drives disease risk: 5/13/2024 10:00:12 AM; Working with nearly 3,000 observations across almost 1,500 host-parasite combinations, U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researchers at Notre Dame University have found that biodiversity loss, chemical pollution, introduced species and climate change, but not urbanization, are driving increases in infectious disease risk.
Bridging Black: Building connections for Black flourishing: 5/13/2024 9:32:04 AM; The Inter-Institutional Forum Scarborough Charter 2024 — bringing together scholars, leaders and advocates from signatories of the Scarborough Charter on anti-Black racism and Black inclusion for a dialogue on Black experiences, challenges and achievements within higher education.
Using MRI, engineers have found a way to detect light deep in the brain: 5/13/2024 4:06:04 AM; Scientists often label cells with proteins that glow, allowing them to track the growth of a tumor, or measure changes in gene expression that occur as cells differentiate.
Vox Media Partners with NYU Stern Marketing Professor Scott Galloway on New Podcast Spinoff, Prof G Markets: 5/7/2024 8:22:26 AM; Vox Media announced it’s partnering with NYU Stern Marketing professor Scott Galloway on a new spinoff of his award-winning podcast, The Prof G Pod .
A better way to ride a motorcycle: 5/6/2024 11:16:59 AM; Motorcycles are designed to accommodate the average-sized rider, leaving taller and shorter riders vulnerable to discomfort. A new study from the University of Waterloo used software that predicted realistic motorcycle riding behaviours, considering human factors and ergonomic trade-offs.
Rubin Observatory’s newly coated mirror will reflect the ever-changing universe with unparalleled completeness: 5/6/2024 9:17:00 AM; The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a research facility under construction in Chile and funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science, achieved a major milestone on April 27, 2024, with the successful coating of its largest mirror with silver.
Explainable AI Evaluated for Safe & Effective Integration of LLMs in Healthcare: 5/6/2024 8:00:00 AM; New research has been published in Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMT) peer reviewed journal. Original research topics include critical discussion points for explainable AI in healthcare, keeping up with generative intelligence, electronic medical records in the EU, telehealth for ICU patients, and remote specialty telehealth consultations.
MIT astronomers observe elusive stellar light surrounding ancient quasars: 5/6/2024 6:16:07 AM; MIT astronomers have observed the elusive starlight surrounding some of the earliest quasars in the universe. The distant signals, which trace back more than 13 billion years to the universe’s infancy, are revealing clues to how the very first black holes and galaxies evolved.
Air France’s RECORD commitment in Toulouse: 4/26/2024 2:14:08 AM; For many years, Air France has been actively supporting a policy of equal opportunities and professional integration in the French regions. Thanks to the RECORD scheme, Air France was able to invite 15 pupils from the George Sand de Bagatelle secondary school to visit its La Barigoude site in Toulouse.
A climate change diploma for every grad student: 4/22/2024 12:12:07 PM; University of Waterloo graduate students across all six faculties will soon be able to obtain a new interdisciplinary diploma in climate change to help engage with the complexity of the climate crisis and address potential solutions from a local to global scale. Interdisciplinary Graduate Diploma in Climate Change This diploma – the first of its kind in Canada – will be …
Featured video: Moooving the needle on methane: 4/22/2024 12:01:56 PM; Moooving the needle on methane Methane traps much more heat per pound than carbon dioxide, making it a powerful contributor to climate change. “In fact, methane emission removal is the fastest way that we can ensure immediate results for reduced global warming,” says Audrey Parker, a graduate student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
ESA’s astronaut class of 2022 graduate: 4/22/2024 11:16:28 AM; ESA celebrated the graduation of its class of 2022 astronaut candidates. The ceremony, held at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany, signified the successful completion of basic training for the five European astronaut graduates and the Australian Space Agency’s first astronaut, all now eligible for spaceflight assignments.
Cepsa Joins PATIO Campus to Drive Innovation in Energy Sector: 4/22/2024 6:10:43 AM; • Cepsa is now part of PATIO Campus, taking the lead in the strategic energy vertical. The company joins a growing list of innovators in this ecosystem, including L’Oréal, BMW, Inditex, Iberia, Mahou San Miguel, Merlin Properties, and Pascual • PATIO Campus will be adding more companies in the coming months in prominent sectors like Banking, Healthcare, and Technology, …
KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd. Launches 2024 Editorial Compensation Benchmark Study: 4/17/2024 10:00:00 AM; KGL Consulting, the scholarly publishing consultancy arm of KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd. (KGL), has formally announced the opening the 2024 edition of its Editorial Compensation Benchmark Study, designed to provide a basis of comparison for remuneration across journal editorial office positions.
Oakwood University Crowned the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Champion: 4/15/2024 4:31:24 AM; • Oakwood University bested 31 teams to win the 2024 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) National Championship--the nation’s premier HBCU academic competition--and a $100,000 institutional grant from Honda • Howard University, Spelman College and Morehouse College finished in the top four • To watch highlights from the National Championship Tournament, visit …