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Virginia Tech: Scientists' Credibility Depends on Audience and Perceived Motives
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 11 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Scientists' credibility depends on audience and perceived motives
A new study identifies five audience 'classes' based on people's perceptions of scientists' credibility.
By Felicia Spencer
A new study from Virginia Tech found that scientists' credibility often hinges on their perceived motivations.
"Our study finds that perceptions of scientists' motivation to serve the public good are the strongest predictor of whether Americans trust them, accept their information as credible, and support science-based
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BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 11 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Scientists' credibility depends on audience and perceived motives
A new study identifies five audience 'classes' based on people's perceptions of scientists' credibility.
By Felicia Spencer
A new study from Virginia Tech found that scientists' credibility often hinges on their perceived motivations.
"Our study finds that perceptions of scientists' motivation to serve the public good are the strongest predictor of whether Americans trust them, accept their information as credible, and support science-basedpolicies," said Dara Wald, associate professor in environmental policy and planning.
Published in Nature: Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, postdoctoral fellow Shumaila Bhatti and Associate Professor Dara M. Wald, both in the School of Public and International Affairs, identified five audience "classes" based on their perceptions of scientists' credibility: enthusiasts, optimists, moderates, skeptics, and estranged. Researchers examined each group's likelihood of adhering to recommendations from scientists, how they were influenced by politically controversial and non-controversial topics, and their underlying demographics.
According to the researchers, the work highlights a communication gap between how scientists often view credibility - expertise - and how the public perceives it - motivations -- as well as many scientists lack training in communicating their personal motivations.
"The public wants something, expects something from science that science is not providing and scientists are not trained to do," Bhatti said. "We're trained to communicate our competence, expertise, or our research objectives. Our results suggest that the public also expects scientists to share the intentions behind the work we do, and I think that is where the disconnect is."
To better understand these dynamics, the researchers surveyed 927 participants about their perceptions of scientists' motivations and credibility. They also included an experiment where participants saw one of two articles -- one on a generally accepted non-controversial topic of salmonella and one more controversial on heatwaves. Results suggest that public estimates of scientific credibility differed depending on the topic as well as the audience class.
The five audience classes identified and characterized through this work were broken into the following groups from the high credibility perceptions to the lowest:
Enthusiasts
* Minimal skepticism
* Strongest support for environmental action and health behaviors
* Elevated social trust and general confidence in institutions
* Predominantly white/caucasian identity, relatively higher income levels, and a tendency toward liberal ideology
Optimists
* Support for topics and exhibit more notable context-dependency than enthusiasts
* Similar profile with enthusiasts -- predominantly white/caucasian with mixed gender and age distributions -- though leaning slightly more conservative politically
Moderates
* Stark context-dependency
* Supportive of environmental action in the case of salmonella but significantly lower support for heatwave interventions
* Susceptible to biased assimilation depending on issue salience
* Moderate political ideology -- positioned between enthusiasts and skeptics/estranged -- with mixed sociodemographic characteristics and no strong demographic clustering
Skeptics
* Reduced support for environmental action across both contexts
* Lower confidence in scientists' motivations and diminished institutional trust
* Lower confidence suggests inferences about scientists' political affiliations shape credibility judgments
* Clustered around conservative ideology, higher Republican affiliation, greater Black/African American representation lower educational attainment, and middle-aged and older
Estranged
* Dramatically lower support for environmental action across both contexts
* Minimal confidence in scientists' motivations and the lowest institutional trust
* Strongest skepticism of scientific competence
* Maintains the most conservative ideology, strongest Republican affiliation, lower educational attainment, middle-aged and older, and higher male representation
"I was intrigued by the moderates because they were sometimes disengaged and other times engaged," Bhatti said. "It depended on the context."
The researchers warn that skepticism about scientific credibility can have real-world consequences if the public does not trust the motivation behind scientific findings or recommendations.
"If there's a flood forecasted, we want people to know that predictive models have suggested they're at risk, right?" said Wald, an affiliate with the Invasive Species Collaborative. "Whether you believe that the causes of that flooding are climate related or not, the goal of sharing these models is to protect life and property. If the public is skeptical of the scientists making these predictions, they are less likely to take protective action."
According to Wald and Bhatti, the study is the first step in closing an important communication gap between scientists and the public. Identifying different audience classes helps in understanding how different audiences may respond to scientific outreach and where scientists need to adjust their messaging to more effectively communicate to all audiences.
"Even the most dismissive group generally had okay scores on scientific competence, but actually what they're questioning here are scientists' intentions, their values, and their motivations," said Wald also affiliate with the Fralin Life Sciences Institute's Global Change Center. "And those are the really big things that scientists are not prepared to talk about."
Funding for this research was through Wald's National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program award and by Department of Health and Human Services-National Institutes of Health and National Institute of Environmental Health Science.
Original study: doi.org/10.1057/s41599-026-07609-x
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Original text here: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/07/scientist-credibility-depends-on-audience-perceptions-wald-bhatti.html
Veterinary Mentoring Program Expands Ties Between Otterbein and Ohio State
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, July 11 -- Otterbein University issued the following news:
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New Veterinary Mentoring Program Expands Ties Between Otterbein and Ohio State
Otterbein University's Department of Equine Science will be expanding its partnership with The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine through the new Large Animal Rural Veterinary Mentoring Program (LARVMP).
This program is part of Ohio State's Protect One Health in Ohio (Protect OHIO) initiative, a statewide effort grounded in a One Health framework that integrates animal, human, and environmental health while strengthening
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WESTERVILLE, Ohio, July 11 -- Otterbein University issued the following news:
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New Veterinary Mentoring Program Expands Ties Between Otterbein and Ohio State
Otterbein University's Department of Equine Science will be expanding its partnership with The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine through the new Large Animal Rural Veterinary Mentoring Program (LARVMP).
This program is part of Ohio State's Protect One Health in Ohio (Protect OHIO) initiative, a statewide effort grounded in a One Health framework that integrates animal, human, and environmental health while strengtheningthe rural veterinary workforce. Qualified undergraduate students will benefit from mentorship and guidance that will prepare them for large animal rural practice, with the goal of developing a strong pipeline of future veterinarians dedicated to serving underserved agricultural regions in Ohio.
"Experiential learning is an integral part of an Otterbein education, and this partnership is a perfect opportunity for our Equine Pre-Veterinary majors," said Otterbein President John Comerford. "Many of our graduates already go on to earn their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University, but formalizing this mentorship program will make them better prepared for veterinary school and, ultimately, better prepared to serve their communities as veterinarians."
Beginning in spring 2027, sophomore Equine Pre-Veterinary Medicine/Pre-Graduate Studies majors at Otterbein who have shown an interest in becoming food animal or equine veterinarians in rural communities will be invited individually to apply for the LARVMP. Program participants will be selected by their Otterbein faculty based on a holistic review, including GPA, personal statement, interest, experience, professionalism, and skills.
"Students may apply for the mentorship program within their second year as an Equine Pre-Veterinary Medicine/Pre-Graduate Studies major, as their understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic procedures, and therapies will exponentially increase throughout that year. The coursework will allow them to maximize their experiences gained throughout the mentorship program as a knowledgeable, active participant in externships, internships, and interactions with current veterinary student alumni and industry professionals," said Sheri Birmingham, DVM, chair of Otterbein's Department of Equine Science.
Students in the program will receive structured guidance and coaching throughout their undergraduate studies, including internships, advising, networking with Otterbein alumni currently in veterinary school, and resume and application development that will prepare them for acceptance into veterinary school.
"We're pleased to formalize this partnership with Otterbein University, which aligns closely with our Protect OHIO initiative and our commitment to strengthening large animal and equine rural veterinary medicine across the state," said Rustin Moore, DVM, PhD, Rita Jean Wolf Endowed Dean at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. "By expanding the Large Animal Rural Veterinary Mentoring Program to include Otterbein students, we can grow a strong pipeline of qualified candidates who receive the guidance and opportunities needed to strengthen their preparation for veterinary education while maintaining a focus on rural large-animal practice.
According to Birmingham, a graduate of Ohio State's College of Veterinary Medicine, the partnership expands existing ties between the two universities.
"Otterbein and The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine have been working in partnership to develop future veterinary professionals for as long as I can remember. Even when I was an undergraduate student at Otterbein in the '90s, Dr. Maria Calderone, our former veterinary professor and department chair, facilitated shadowing opportunities, collaborative student research, and tours with Ohio State. Over the past 10 years, that partnership has become more intentional and formalized with the hosting of the college's equine handling lab at Otterbein's Austin E. Knowlton Center for Equine Science. Now, with the development of the mentorship program, we are expanding those connections even further for our Equine Pre-Veterinary majors," she said.
The long-standing collaboration between the two institutions has provided meaningful clinical and experiential learning opportunities for both undergraduate and veterinary students.
"Our partnership with Otterbein is deeply integrated in how we train both undergraduate and DVM students," said Teresa Burns, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, professor and Bud and Marilyn Jenne Designated Professor in Equine Clinical Sciences and Research. "Ohio State veterinary students gain hands-on experience in equine handling and physical examination at Otterbein's facilities, while Otterbein students benefit from wet labs and shadowing at the College of Veterinary Medicine that reinforce their interest in equine practice. As a result, Otterbein graduates arrive exceptionally well prepared for veterinary school, and this agreement strengthens a proven pathway for students pursuing equine veterinary careers."
With 52 horses on-site, Otterbein's Equine Pre-Veterinary Medicine/Pre-Graduate Studies major actively prepares students for veterinary school while giving them the unique advantage of direct experience working with horses daily, which builds confidence, strengthens practical skills, and produces graduates who stand out as horse-experienced veterinary candidates.
Practical experience with large animals is difficult to attain for many undergraduate students preparing to apply to veterinary school, due to lack of access and increasing urbanization around many universities. Otterbein's Austin E. Knowlton Center for Equine Science is uniquely located on approximately 70 acres in the heart of a Westerville residential community, only two miles from the main Otterbein campus.
In addition to completing all requirements for veterinary or graduate school admission, Otterbein's students dive deeper into equine science. They study the horse system by system, moving from anatomy and physiology to diseases and disorders. At each stage, they practice applying diagnostic tools, evaluating treatment options, and considering both prognosis and prevention. This step-by-step approach not only reinforces scientific knowledge but also trains students to think critically, much like practicing veterinarians.
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Original text here: https://www.otterbein.edu/news/new-veterinary-mentoring-program-expands-ties-between-otterbein-and-ohio-state/
TAMIU Prof. Named A&M System Research Fund Recipient for Mental Health, Criminal Justice Study
LAREDO, Texas, July 11 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release:
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TAMIU Prof. Named A&M System Research Fund Recipient for Mental Health, Criminal Justice Study
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) assistant professor of Criminal Justice and interim director of the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program, Dr. Brittany Hood, was recently named a recipient of the Research Excellence Fund for Strategic Initiatives by the Texas A&M University System.
The research proposal, "Emerging Adult Pathways to Treatment"
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LAREDO, Texas, July 11 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release:
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TAMIU Prof. Named A&M System Research Fund Recipient for Mental Health, Criminal Justice Study
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) assistant professor of Criminal Justice and interim director of the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program, Dr. Brittany Hood, was recently named a recipient of the Research Excellence Fund for Strategic Initiatives by the Texas A&M University System.
The research proposal, "Emerging Adult Pathways to Treatment"which totals $34,099 in funding, examines how young adult men, ages 18 to 28, with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders move between the criminal justice and behavioral health systems, Hood explained.
"My research program examines trauma exposure, behavioral health pathways, and justice-system involvement among underserved Black and Latino communities, spanning three developmental stages: juvenile, emerging adult, and adult. Much of this work carries a sustained focus on communities along the Texas-Mexico border, and it has been published in outlets such as Race & Justice, Psychological Services, Criminal Justice and Behavior, the Community Mental Health Journal, and Justice, Opportunities, and Rehabilitation. Nationally, jails and prisons remain the largest providers of mental health treatment in the country, and many people receive their first meaningful care only after arrest, often years after symptoms first appeared," said Hood.
The funding will help facilitate the third phase of a research program that has already studied youth and older adults," Hood noted.
"Those earlier phases pointed us to emerging adults as the critical group. They are often caught between youth services that end too early and adult systems that are not designed for where they are developmentally. Working with men currently incarcerated in a Texas state prison, we will conduct 50 to 60 life-history interviews and analyze administrative records to map exactly when and where systems failed, or succeeded, in connecting them to care. The goal is to identify the moments where intervention was most possible so that Texas systems can act on them," said Hood.
The research study is a collaborative effort across the Texas A&M System and partner institutions. Hood leads the project alongside co-principal investigator Dr. Daniel Scott, associate professor of Criminal Justice and director of the Ph.D. in Criminal Justice Program.
Research collaborators include Dr. Serita Whiting at Prairie View A&M University's Center for Justice Research, Dr. Briana Ponce of West Texas A&M University, and Dr. Citlaly Palau of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Both Drs. Ponce and Palau are graduates of TAMIU's Criminal Justice program.
For Hood, projects of this caliber reiterate the University's commitment to advancing research that addresses real-world challenges and delivers meaningful solutions.
"Awards like this affirm that TAMIU is not just participating in research on the state's most pressing challenges, it is leading it. This project was conceived and designed at TAMIU; it is led from TAMIU, and it brings together institutions across the A&M System around a problem that directly affects the border communities we serve. Two members of the research team are graduates of our own Ph.D. program, which shows that TAMIU is both producing rigorous research and producing the researchers who carry it forward. Recognition of this caliber signals to students, funders, and the region that a university on the border can set the research agenda, and it strengthens the foundation for the external federal funding we intend to pursue next," said Hood.
Dr. Ruby Ynalvez, associate vice president for Research & Sponsored Projects, reiterated these sentiments, noting the importance of these awards and how they reflect the quality of research produced by University faculty.
"TAMUS Research Excellence Fund (REF) awards recognize the talent and dedication of our faculty and demonstrate that research conducted at TAMIU addresses issues of regional, state, and national significance. Equally important, awards such as the Research Excellence Fund help position our faculty, the University, and TAMUS for larger external funding opportunities. They provide critical support for emerging research initiatives and demonstrate that TAMIU researchers are competitive on a System-wide stage. Collectively, these achievements underscore the University's ongoing pursuit of research excellence and its growing role as a leading research institution serving South Texas and the border region," said Ynalvez.
The project's long-term goal focuses on re-evaluating the criminal justice intervention processes that may impede necessary behavioral health care, ultimately informing more effective and equitable approaches for young adults.
"The long-term aim of this work is to change that sequence: to give behavioral health systems, courts, and re-entry programs the evidence they need to reach people earlier, reduce the misclassification of health crises as criminal behavior, and build developmentally appropriate points of intervention. This is especially urgent for emerging adults of color nationally who face added barriers, such as limited bilingual clinicians and symptoms too often read as misconduct rather than need," Hood emphasized.
The Research Excellence Fund (REF) is a Texas A&M University System-wide, competitive, merit based funding program designed to strengthen research capacity, foster collaboration among System members, and enhance competitiveness for major external funding. The REF is administered by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research with guidance from a System level advisory committee. Proposals are reviewed competitively and in alignment with System, state, and national research priorities.
A Research Excellence Fund was also awarded to Dr. Miguel Gaston Cedillo-Campos, assistant professor of Business, at the University.
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For more information on the research project, contact Hood via email at brittany.hood@tamiu.edu.
Registration for the Fall 2026 semester at TAMIU is now underway. Visit our dedicated Registration Hub at https://go.tamiu.edu/registration to learn more and register.
The first day of classes for the Fall 2026 semester is Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.
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Original text here: https://www.tamiu.edu/newsinfo/2026/07/tamiu-prof-hoodrsf.shtml
Otterbein University: Coalition for the Common Good Expands Workforce Partnerships to Help Employers Build and Retain Talent
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, July 11 -- Otterbein University issued the following news:
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Coalition for the Common Good Expands Workforce Partnerships to Help Employers Build and Retain Talent
More than 20 healthcare, education, nonprofit, military, and industry partners have signed on with the CCG's new model that serves working adults with flexible degrees, credentials, and customized training.
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[Yellow Spring, OH] -- The Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) is expanding a national workforce-development model to bring higher education directly to employers and membership organizations -- at work,
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WESTERVILLE, Ohio, July 11 -- Otterbein University issued the following news:
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Coalition for the Common Good Expands Workforce Partnerships to Help Employers Build and Retain Talent
More than 20 healthcare, education, nonprofit, military, and industry partners have signed on with the CCG's new model that serves working adults with flexible degrees, credentials, and customized training.
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[Yellow Spring, OH] -- The Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) is expanding a national workforce-development model to bring higher education directly to employers and membership organizations -- at work,online, and in flexible hybrid formats. As it begins its fourth year, the Coalition's partnerships now include over 20 organizations, with additional collaborations in development. The growing number of partners illustrates the power, purpose, and widespread demand for this innovative initiative.
Through these partnerships, employers and membership organizations can offer customized training, seminars, workshops, stackable credentials, credit-bearing certificates, and tuition benefits for members, employees, and their families. Programs can be delivered on-site, on campus, online, or through a hybrid model designed around each organization's workforce needs, allowing the CCG to serve partners coast-to-coast.
The approach is designed to address two challenges at once: helping working adults gain career-relevant education without stepping away from their jobs, and helping employers and membership organizations attract, develop and retain employees and members. This work serves the mission of the Coalition by strengthening communities throughout the country.
"The Coalition for the Common Good addresses both current and future workforce needs," said John Comerford, president of the CCG. "Our partners can expect us to work hard with them to provide flexible, accessible, innovative educational opportunities that will support and strengthen their existing workforce. Other benefits, like tuition discounts for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs, are an added value that helps organizations attract and retain talent, giving them a competitive advantage in their industries."
Partnerships producing practical results
InnoSource: For the HR staffing and solutions organization, the CCG developed "InnoSkilling," a program that combines customized job training with higher-education credit. Multiple cohorts have completed the program, and InnoSource has reported stronger retention among participating employees.
Columbus City Schools: Ohio's largest school district is working with the CCG to expand access to school counseling programs, teacher apprenticeship pathways, management and leadership degrees, certifications, and continuing-education opportunities for teachers and administrators.
"The power of the Coalition is about minimizing the barriers for people to access higher education by making sure we can meet people where they are, in particular at work," says Michelle Koppitz, associate vice president for strategic initiatives at the CCG.
Other notable partners include:
* Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP)
* Behavioral Health Partners of Central Ohio (BHP)
* Blue Star Families
* City of Columbus
* Columbus City Schools
* Columbus Early Learning Center
* Educational Service Center of Central Ohio
* Infant Massage USA
* InnoSource
* Kettering Health Network
* LA Urban League
* Landmark College
* Maricopa Community College
* Nationwide Children's Hospital
* NEA-New Hampshire
* OhioHealth
* Premier Health Network
* River Valley Community College
* Service!/Cafe Overlook
* Sinclair College
* Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
See more partners online at ccgedu.org/current-workforce-partnerships. For more information, please email partnerships@antioch.edu or visit ccgedu.org.
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About the Coalition for the Common Good (CCG): Otterbein University and Antioch University are the founding members of the Coalition for the Common Good, a higher education system of private, independent nonprofit colleges and universities aligned around the shared mission of educating students to advance their careers and preparing learners to promote the common good, including democracy, social justice, equity, inclusion, and engaged global citizenship. Through sharing resources and creating flexible learner pathways across programs and schools, the Coalition will reduce costs for students and institutions, expand access to degree and non-degree programs, and educate for jobs and justice. The Coalition, approved by the Higher Learning Commission and the Ohio Department of Higher Education, was announced in August 2023. To learn more about the CCG, visit: ccgedu.org
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Original text here: https://www.otterbein.edu/news/coalition-for-the-common-good-expands-workforce-partnerships-to-help-employers-build-and-retain-talent/
Dalton State College: Bandy Heritage Center Summer Author Series Returns
DALTON, Georgia, July 11 -- Dalton State College issued the following news:
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Bandy Heritage Center summer author series returns
The Bandy Heritage Center at Dalton State College will host the 2026 Marian McCamy Sims Summer Author Series in July and August. With a focus on the history and culture of the Indigenous peoples who inhabited the Southern Appalachian region of northwest Georgia, the series will feature the return of award-winning Georgia authors Mark Warren and Donna Coffey Little.
On July 23, Warren, an author and primitive arts instructor, will highlight traditional skills and
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DALTON, Georgia, July 11 -- Dalton State College issued the following news:
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Bandy Heritage Center summer author series returns
The Bandy Heritage Center at Dalton State College will host the 2026 Marian McCamy Sims Summer Author Series in July and August. With a focus on the history and culture of the Indigenous peoples who inhabited the Southern Appalachian region of northwest Georgia, the series will feature the return of award-winning Georgia authors Mark Warren and Donna Coffey Little.
On July 23, Warren, an author and primitive arts instructor, will highlight traditional skills andknowledge passed down through generations in "The Forest's Gifts of Food, Medicine and Craft as Practiced by Native Americans." He will demonstrate how Indigenous peoples of the Southeast used native plants for food, medicine, insect repellent, crafts and fire-making. The presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Room 141 of the Derrell C. Roberts Library.
Warren, an author and primitive arts instructor, will highlight traditional skills and knowledge passed down through generations in "The Forest's Gifts of Food, Medicine and Craft as Practiced by Native Americans." He will demonstrate how Indigenous peoples of the Southeast used native plants for food, medicine, insect repellent, crafts and fire-making.
Proprietor of the Medicine Bow wilderness school in Dahlonega, Georgia, Warren has written extensively about nature for local and national publications and has researched Western frontier history for more than 50 years, presenting at museums and cultural centers across the country. The author of 18 traditionally published books, he has received honors from the Spur Awards, the Historical Novel Society, the Will Rogers Medallion Awards, and the New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards. In 2022, he received a Georgia Author of the Year Award for Song of the Horseman, a literary fiction finalist.
On August 13, Little, a professor of English at Reinhardt University, will present the second lecture, "Wofford's Blood: The Odyssey of a Cherokee Family," at 6:30 p.m. at the Roberts Library. The presentation will explore the true story behind Little's 2024 novel Wofford's Blood, which was named Book of the Year by the Southern Literary Review and Best Historical Novel of 2024 by the Independent Press Award program. The book features the life of James Daugherty Wofford, a mixed-race Cherokee boy caught between Cherokee and Anglo-American cultures in early 19th-century north Georgia. As tensions rise between the two societies, Wofford must confront questions of identity, loyalty and the growing influence of racial slavery on everyday life.American cultures in early 19th-century north Georgia. As tensions rise between the two societies, Wofford must confront questions of identity, loyalty and the growing influence of racial slavery on everyday life.
Little is founder of Reinhardt's Etowah Valley Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing. Her other publications include the poetry chapbook Fire Street as well as creative nonfiction essays, poems and scholarly articles published in StorySouth, Tiferet, Georgia Backroads, Calyx, The Atlanta Review, The Florida Review, Women's Studies, Modern Fiction Studies and Contemporary Women's Writing.
Sponsors of the lecture series include the Derrell C. Roberts Library, Dalton State's Appalachian Studies Minor Program, the Prater's Mill Foundation and the Georgia Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association.
For information about the lecture series and other upcoming events, visit www.bandyheritagecenter.org or call 706-272-4452.
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Original text here: https://www.daltonstate.edu/news/bandy-heritage-center-summer-author-series-returns/
DTU Leadership Warns: AI Can Drive the Green Transition, but Risks Straining Denmark's Climate Goals
KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, July 11 (TNSxrep) -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following commentary on July 9, 2026, by President Anders Bjarklev and provost Christine Nellemann to the daily newspaper The Information:
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DTU to Christina Egelund: AI can help drive the green transition. But it will also have a negative impact on the climate
With digitalization as part of the regional portfolio, DTU's president and provost are calling on the Minister for Higher Education and Science to link artificial intelligence with the green transition. They emphasize that AI has the potential
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KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, July 11 (TNSxrep) -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following commentary on July 9, 2026, by President Anders Bjarklev and provost Christine Nellemann to the daily newspaper The Information:
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DTU to Christina Egelund: AI can help drive the green transition. But it will also have a negative impact on the climate
With digitalization as part of the regional portfolio, DTU's president and provost are calling on the Minister for Higher Education and Science to link artificial intelligence with the green transition. They emphasize that AI has the potentialto accelerate the green transition-but also to harm the climate.
Opinion piece by Anders Bjarklev, president of DTU, and Christine Nellemann, provost of DTU. This is the first in a series of opinion pieces addressed to selected ministers in the new government, in which DTU focuses on current technological dilemmas, future research potential and possible solutions. It was published in the daily newspaper Information (https://www.information.dk/debat/2026/07/kunstig-intelligens-kan-styrke-groenne-omstilling-ogsaa-belaste-klimaet) on July 9, 2026.
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43 times. That's how often the terms 'artificial intelligence' and 'AI' appear in the new government programme.
43 times, where the opportunities and risks associated with the technology are explored in depth, and strategic initiatives are presented.
43 times that set the stage for an important part of the job for Christina Egelund, who is pleased to continue as Minister for Science, Higher Education and now also Digital Affairs.
In other words: AI is everywhere-because that's what's needed. Groundbreaking years are ahead of us, in which AI solutions will transform everything from the healthcare sector to the Danish education system.
And another major political topic is the potential for increased productivity enabled by artificial intelligence. The government's programme estimates that the technology could generate productivity growth of 0.1-0.2 per cent per year, which over a 10-year period could potentially "increase prosperity by DKK 30-60 billion."
We are thus looking toward a future in which technology creates opportunities for growth, productivity, and prosperity. All in all, that's good-from a socioeconomic perspective.
But we are also looking toward a future in which technology's consumption of resources risks putting an unprecedented strain on the climate, which raises two key questions: What will the implementation of this resource-intensive technology actually mean for the government's green ambitions? And how can we-as a society-use AI wisely so we benefit the climate rather than harm it?
Technology's green dilemma
These questions highlight a dilemma that research on the green transition must constantly address: On the one hand, artificial intelligence can be used to make Denmark greener, wealthier, and more resilient, but it can also strain our electricity and water resources and exacerbate the climate problem we are working to solve.
In December 2025, Microsoft announced that it will be building three new data centres in West Jutland, while three other centres are already under construction on Zealand.
This is necessary if we are to promote the use of artificial intelligence, but it is also extremely resource-intensive. According to the report "Denmark's Climate Status and Outlook 2025" from the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Utilities, annual electricity consumption by Danish data centres will rise from the current 2 terawatt-hours (TWh) per year to as much as 26 TWh per year by 2050. That amounts to one-third of Denmark's total electricity consumption-and calls for new knowledge and solutions that will enable us to act wisely.
That is why researchers at DTU are investigating how to reduce the power consumption of our information technologies and large data centres in order to conserve resources.
At the same time, efforts are underway to use AI to accelerate the green transition. For example, researchers at DTU have successfully used drones and AI to identify the solar panels in a solar farm that are producing low levels of electricity-so the problem can be fixed straight away.
AI is also used to make CO2 capture more efficient, to optimize biotechnology production and reduce waste, and to maintain wind turbine blades without interrupting operations.
Level up
If Denmark is to realize the full potential of artificial intelligence and the green transition, it is essential to maintain a clear, two-pronged focus.
That is why we are pleased to have a minister who is set to bring together research, digitalization, and artificial intelligence, so that the political focus will not be limited to implementation and efficiency improvements.
Close collaboration between universities' knowledge and technological development is necessary to ensure responsible use that safeguards our democratic values-and protects our climate.
It can be tempting to view AI as a tool that can streamline processes, eliminate jobs, and render people obsolete. But technology can also be seen as a tool that enables us-as a society-to take things to the next level, where green ambitions can be realized and well-being can be strengthened.
We therefore do not believe that the goal should be to use AI to do the same amount of work with fewer people, but rather to do more-and to do it better and more intelligently-with at least the same number of people as we have now.
If we do that, Denmark can look forward to becoming richer, greener, and more resilient.
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URL: The Information
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Original text here: https://www.dtu.dk/english/news/all-news/kunstig-intelligens-kan-styrke-den-groenne-omstilling-men-vil-ogsaa-belaste-klimaet?id=60491d16-17af-48a9-a2aa-fd1678d539c0
Case Western Reserve: Medicine's Attila Nemeth Examines Navigating Success in Recent Publication Preparing Faculty for Promotion
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 11 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Medicine's Attila Nemeth examines navigating success in recent publication preparing faculty for promotion
Attila Nemeth, associate professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, recently published "A roadmap to promotion: The clinician educator's guide to navigating success with strategic sponsorship," as part of a three-article series in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
In the article, Nemeth discusses the importance of strategic sponsorship and offers practical
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CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 11 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Medicine's Attila Nemeth examines navigating success in recent publication preparing faculty for promotion
Attila Nemeth, associate professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, recently published "A roadmap to promotion: The clinician educator's guide to navigating success with strategic sponsorship," as part of a three-article series in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
In the article, Nemeth discusses the importance of strategic sponsorship and offers practicaltips for early career faculty with author contributions from:
* Elaine Cruz, associate professor at the School of Medicine and former Cleveland fellow of the Health Professions Education Evaluation and Research (HPEER);
* Arit Ige (MED'13, public health), advanced HPEER fellow at at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center; and
* Mamta "Mimi" Singh, MD, senior author and associate professor at the medical school.
Other articles in the series include "A roadmap to promotion: Planning your route to success" and "A roadmap to promotion: Leveraging networks for your career advancement," co-authored by Meg McNamara, MD, professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
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Original text here: https://case.edu/news/medicines-attila-nemeth-examines-navigating-success-recent-publication-preparing-faculty-promotion
