KARACHI, Pakistan, April 20 (TNSres) -- Aga Khan University issued the following news: The Aga Khan University received the prestigious Zairi International Award of Excellence for Research Impact in Higher Education during the 6th MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum (MENA HELF) held in Dubai, UAE, on April 18, 2024. This forum is as an exclusive gathering of higher education leaders from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a few notable educational and political leaders from  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 20 (TNSres) -- Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health issued the following Q&A on April 19, 2024, with Carmen Marsit, distinguished professor of environmental health: * * * The terms "PFAS (or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)" and "forever chemicals" have popped up more frequently in news headlines as evidence about these substances and their harmful health effects continues to grow. Most recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made moves t  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 20 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: By Lisa Prevost When the United States claimed sovereignty over a handful of overseas territories around the turn of the 20th century, object lessons in American patriotism followed straight away. The American flag was immediately raised above schoolhouses and government buildings. Postage stamps and money were reprinted with images of American symbols and heroes. National iconography appeared nearly every  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 20 (TNSres) -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: Annoviant Inc. a health technology company and member startup in the Center for MedTech Excellence at Georgia Tech's Enterprise Innovation Institute, is receiving a $2.99 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to further scale the development and commercialization of its TxGuard(TM) pulmonary-valved conduit for pediatric heart disease. The award follows two Phase I NIH grants the compan  more

WEST BANK, Palestine, April 19 (TNSres) -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Today, the escalation of violence in the West Bank impacts civilians, causing severe harm to people with disabilities. Palestinians in the West Bank are constantly exposed to violence, which results in new injuries, long-term disabilities, and mental health challenges related to adverse experiences. Since October 7, the alarming rise of violence in the Occupied Palestinian Te  more

HAMILTON, Ontario, April 20 (TNSres) -- McMaster University issued the following news: By Sara Laux It's tempting to think of environmental research in terms of science: measurements of global temperatures and parts-per-million of carbon in the atmosphere, chemical pollutants in water, or number of species at risk. But there are other ways to understand the environment - and one is to bring a cultural, historical, philosophical, or other humanistic perspective to the complex ideas and issues   more

HAMILTON, Ontario, April 20 (TNSres) -- McMaster University issued the following news: The federal government announced a historic funding increase to support the robust research and innovation ecosystem at McMaster and other universities, as well as significant boosts for early-career Canadian scholars, and Indigenous research. Federal ministers and MPs visited McMaster Friday afternoon to share the welcome news of $1.8 billion in new funding for Canada's three core federal granting agencies   more

WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release: * * * "Ryan Walters on X: A Platform for Hate, Ignorance, and Self-Indulgence" reveals how Walters spends far more time uplifting anti-LGBTQ+, anti-teacher rhetoric and boosting his own personal brand than uplifting the students and schools he was elected to serve. * * * A new report from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the country, reveals new details of h  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF scientists clear a potential path toward earlier treatment for a disease that affects nearly 1,000,000 people in the United States. * * * In a discovery that could hasten treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), UC San Francisco scientists have discovered a harbinger in the blood of some people who later went on to develop the disease. I  more

CALLAGHAN, Australia, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: Professor Silvia Frisia has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Jean Baptiste Lamarck Medal for her highly significant contribution to the field of carbonate sedimentology, applied particularly to palaeoclimate science - the study of ancient climates. A highly coveted award, the European Geoscience Union's Jean Baptiste Lamarck Medal honours scientists who have achieved exceptional international sta  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 20 (TNSres) -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Sydney Dahle Rose Hu, the associate dean for research in the College of Engineering and professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Utah State University, has been selected as a fellow for the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The fellowship is one of the nation's highest scientific achievements. "I am extremely honored to be named as an AAAS Fellow," Hu said. "It is  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 20 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale researchers have uncovered new details on how bacteria like E. coli build their protective barriers, which will inform new antibiotic development. * * * By Mallory Locklear Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a growing problem when it comes to combatting infections. Bacteria that have an additional protective layer to their cell walls -- a type known as "Gram-negative" in reference to the staini  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 20 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: In a competitive industry like information technology (IT), real-world experience can make all the difference as students prepare for jobs after Commencement. The Student Government Association's IT Board allows students to enhance their skills while creating solutions that benefit the Georgia Tech community. Made up of software engineers, product managers, and UI (user interface) designers, the board assi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 20 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: By Steven Gagliano Five ceremonies will celebrate 5,850 graduates -- 2,640 bachelor's, 3,010 master's, and 200 doctoral -- completing their degree programs at Georgia Tech May 2 - 4. Addressing the graduates will be Professor Baratunde Cola, Georgia Power CEO Kim Greene, entrepreneur Chris Klaus, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian, and McKinsey & Company Managing Partner Tiffany Burns. Baratunde Cola, Profess  more

PASADENA, California, April 19 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Three Caltech undergraduates, Jessie Gan, Miguel Liu-Schiaffini, and Sophia Wu, have been awarded the esteemed Goldwater Scholarship for 2024. The scholarship recognizes outstanding students and provides each recipient with $7,500 to cover tuition and expenses for each remaining year of their degree program. Colleges and universities can nominate up to four sophomores or juniors for the award eac  more