BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 30 -- American Student Assistance issued the following news release on March 29, 2024: American Student Assistance(R) (ASA), a national nonprofit changing the way kids learn about careers and prepare for their futures, today announced that its free EvolveMe(R) youth career readiness platform has been named a Finalist under the career planning solution category for the EdTech Cool Tool Awards 2024. Celebrating its 14th year, the US-based EdTech Awards from EdTech Dig  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 25 (TNSres) -- The Broad Institute issued the following Q&A with Alex Navarro, senior coordinator for the Biomedical Post-baccalaureate Scholars Program: * * * Alex Navarro draws from her scientific and personal experiences to guide young researchers toward their professional goals in the Broad's post-baccalaureate program. * * * By Leah Eisenstadt Alex Navarro didn't always aspire to a career in science. Growing up in El Paso, Texas, as the daughter of Mexic  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 30 -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing many of the world's largest companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and other global sustainability challenges, issued the following news release on March 29, 2024: Ceres and the American Retirement Association (ARA) filed an amicus brief yesterday in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals supporting the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) rule that ensures retirement plan f  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 30 -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing many of the world's largest companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and other global sustainability challenges, issued the following news release: Major businesses and investors welcome the heavy-duty vehicle emissions standard unveiled today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which is projected to have vast economic, climate, and public health benefits by s  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 30 (TNSres) -- Clean Water Action issued the following news release on March 29, 2024: * * * Clean Water Action and our allies at the Massachusetts EJ Table are celebrating the release of new environmental justice regulations that add protections for over-burdened and vulnerable communities that are hot spots for air pollution. Massachusetts joins New Jersey in advancing policy frames that assess cumulative impacts for any newly proposed projects that would add to  more

FALMOUTH, Massachusetts, March 29 (TNSres) -- Woodwell Climate Research Center, formerly the Woods Hole Research Center, posted the following update: * * * The collaborative group says a solid scientific basis is essential for meaningful climate mitigation * * * Leading U.S. scientists and policy experts with a broad range of expertise in the fields of climate and ecosystem sciences have outlined key recommendations aimed at bolstering the scientific foundation for implementation of Nature-b  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 30 (TNSres) -- Brigham and Women's Hospital issued the following news release: * * * MRI of the prostate, combined with a blood test, can help determine if a prostate lesion is clinically significant cancer, new research suggests * * * A new meta-analysis by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, suggests that doctors and patients can avoid unnecessary prostate biopsies by combining MRI of  more

QUINCY, Massachusetts, March 29 -- The National Fire Protection Association issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: The National Fire Protection Association(R) (NFPA(R)), a global self-funded nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property, and economic loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards, today announced the establishment of NFPA Global Solutions(TM). In support of the NFPA mission, NFPA Global Solutions is a fully-owned NFPA corporation that wi  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 30 -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following statement on March 29, 2024: * * * Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final "Phase 3" rule to reduce emissions from heavy-duty trucks. This rule would set stricter limits on emissions from new heavy-duty trucks sold in the U.S. and encourage the adoption of zero-emission electric trucks. The rule will bring emission reduction benefits and help move the trucking sector to  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: When medications for alcohol use disorder are prescribed upon discharge to patients hospitalized for alcohol-related reasons, outcomes are markedly improved, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open and led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Massachusetts General Hospital. The study highlights the untapped potential of t  more