WASHINGTON, May 3 -- George Washington University issued the following news: WASHINGTON (May 3, 2024) - Twelve public servants from a number of federal agencies will be honored at the 75th annual Arthur S. Flemming Awards. The winners are recognized for performing outstanding service in the fields of applied science and engineering, basic science, leadership and management, and social science, clinical trials, and translational research. Exceptional employees with three to 15 years of federal   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 3 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Results from this year's Penn State Board of Trustees elections were announced at the group's meeting today (May 3). University alumni elected Matt McGloin and Carl P. Nassib and re-elected incumbent Brandon Short as alumni trustees. Delegates of agricultural societies re-elected incumbents Donald W. Cairns and Chris R. Hoffman. Robert E. Fenza and Mary Lee Schneider were re-elected as trustee  more

ITHACA, New York, May 3 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A recently piloted bilateral exchange course is providing new engaged learning opportunities for students from Ithaca, New York to Quito, Ecuador. The partnership between Cornell University and the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), Cornell's Global Hubs partner in Ecuador, is fusing collaboration in the classroom and in the field. The engaged course "Culture, Communities & Development: From Upstate NY to Quito,   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 3 (TNSres) -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: To avoid catastrophic climate impacts, excessive carbon emissions must be addressed. At this point, cutting emissions isn't enough. Direct air capture, a technology that pulls carbon dioxide out of ambient air, has great potential to help solve the problem. But there's a big challenge. For direct air capture technology, every type of environment and location requires a uniquely specific design. A dir  more

NEWPORT, England, May 4 (TNSres) -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * "Every year, volunteers, enthusiasts and professionals create thousands of records that contribute to scientific research and conservation decisions - we are glad to see this subject in the academic limelight and hope it will serve to increase the interest in biodiversity identification, surveying and monitoring." * * * A specialist ecological recording programme to strengthen understanding of the UK  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 4 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Together, the Hasso Plattner Institute and MIT are working toward novel solutions to the world's problems as part of the Designing for Sustainability research program. * * * The recent ransomware attack on ChangeHealthcare, which severed the network connecting health care providers, pharmacies, and hospitals with health insurance companies, demonstrates just how disruptive s  more

MIDDLEBURY, Vermont, May 3 -- Middlebury College issued the following news: Middlebury President Laurie L. Patton has announced she will be leaving Middlebury in January 2025 to become president of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Patton took office on July 1, 2015, and has served as the institution's 17th president, and is the first woman to hold the position since Middlebury's founding in 1800. Middlebury is a global educational institution comprising undergraduate and graduate schoo  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 4 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: Northumbria University has been named the UK's Nursing Apprenticeship Provider of the Year at Student Nursing Times Awards 2024. The Student Nursing Times Awards recognise excellence in student nursing education and those providers that offer an enriched educational environment and outstanding support for students during their studies. Northumbria was recognised for being the first university in t  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 4 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: An exciting partnership between the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham University Hospitals and the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) has brought together leading lights from across the industry as part of an ongoing partnership strengthening collaboration and innovation in the sector. Aiming to bolster the healthcare technology sector, Nottingham becam  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Prairie Arts Center has announced its 2024 schedule of summer art camps tailored for students aged 6-14, with each camp offering a distinctive experience for budding artists. "This year's theme is 'Art Below the Equator,'" said Jen Johnson, arts education coordinator for Prairie Arts Center. "As always, we will learn a lot, play, explore and expand our understanding of art and the world around us." The ini  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 4 -- Milwaukee Area Technical College issued the following news: Dr. Morna Foy had herself a full, fruitful and fun day at Milwaukee Area Technical College. Dr. Foy, president of the Wisconsin Technical College System which oversees the state's 16 technical colleges, changed a tire with her bare hands in MATC's state-of-the art automotive center, shot baskets with an award-winning men's basketball player, and feasted on food prepared by Culinary Arts students. "Like   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 2 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University has announced the appointment of Cathryn Selman '78 and the re-election of Patti Kraft '87 to its board of trustees. Both distinguished alumnae will serve four-year terms starting July 1. Cathryn Selman '78 (left) Patti Kraft '87 (right)."On behalf of the Rice community and the board of trustees, I am pleased to introduce our newest trustees, both proud Rice alumnae," said Robert T. Ladd, chair of the b  more

EDMOND, Oklahoma, May 3 -- The University of Central Oklahoma issued the following news release: The University of Central Oklahoma Foundation recently received a donation from the Herland Sister Resources, an Oklahoma City-based nonprofit, of $120,000 to support both a new endowed scholarship fund and the work of The Center at UCO, which includes the UCO's Women's Research Center and BGLTQ+ Student Center. The UCO Foundation matched the scholarship fund, totaling $50,000. Herland Sister Reso  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, May 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: The University of Glasgow will partner in an exciting new MRC-funded medicines career development programme, led by the University of Liverpool in partnership with Queen Mary University London, the University of Manchester, and a number of industry partners. The Medical Research Council (MRC) Medicines Development Fellowship Programme will strengthen interactions between academia and industry to deliver w  more

NANAIMO, British Columbia, May 4 (TNSres) -- Vancouver Island University issued the following news wrap up: * * * Experts on harm reduction, wildfires and politics In this issue of VIU news & experts: * Substance use in public places: Harm reduction advocate and Nursing Professor Sarah Lovegrove * Slowing the spread of wildfires: Dr. Sean Sloan, VIU Canada Research Chair in the Human Dimensions of Sustainability and Resilience * Political scientists from across BC at VIU for conference *  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 29 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Stories by Amy Wolf At Vanderbilt, collaboration is more than a word--it's an inspired action. Collaboration includes opening up to new ideas and perspectives, challenging each other and innovating while working toward a shared purpose. Meet some members of the Class of 2024 whose thoughtful collaborations within Vanderbilt and beyond are helping heal, advocate and inspire. Tatum Earp is a musical storyteller,  more