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MACOMB, Illinois, March 25 (TNSper) -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:

The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees welcomed the newest member, retired Illinois State Police Southern Patrol Region Commander Derek Wise, of Venice, IL, to the Board at the March 24 meeting. The Board also recognized outgoing member Erik Dolieslager, of Quincy, IL, who will be formally recognized at the June Board meeting.

At the meeting, the Board voted to increase tuition by 3% for new undergraduate and graduate students, as well as the University Housing and Dining rate by 4%, ... Show Full Article MACOMB, Illinois, March 25 (TNSper) -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees welcomed the newest member, retired Illinois State Police Southern Patrol Region Commander Derek Wise, of Venice, IL, to the Board at the March 24 meeting. The Board also recognized outgoing member Erik Dolieslager, of Quincy, IL, who will be formally recognized at the June Board meeting. At the meeting, the Board voted to increase tuition by 3% for new undergraduate and graduate students, as well as the University Housing and Dining rate by 4%,and fees by $4.03/credit hour for Macomb campus students and $23.23/credit hour for Quad Cities campus students. This is the last year of a four-year initiative to adjust fees so all students are assessed similarly.

The 2023-2024 tuition rate for new domestic undergraduate students on the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses will be $326.70/credit hour for undergraduate students and $374.93/credit hour for new graduate students.

The WIU Tuition Guarantee ensures that undergraduate students pay the same rate for tuition for their four years of continuous enrollment. WIU also offers numerous automatic scholarship incentives.

Complete tuition, fees, room and meal plan information, along with incoming graduate and international student tuition and fees for the 2023-24 academic year, can be found in the Board materials at wiu.edu/bot.

The Board also approved the bargaining agreements with the International Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO Local Union No. 399 - Landscape Maintenance and an increase in student health insurance rates to $1,052 for a half year or $2,104 for a full year.

In addition, the Board elected Greg Aguilar vice chair. The complete list of Board members can be found at wiu.edu/bot.

The full agenda and meeting materials/documents can be found at wiu.edu/bot, while the meeting audio stream recording can be found at youtube.com/user/WesternIllinoisU.

The next Board meeting will be held June 7-8 in the University Union Capitol room on the Macomb campus.

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Original text here: http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=19122

University of Warwick Partners With UNESCO to Take Coventry Schoolkids to Parliament

COVENTRY, England, March 25 (TNSfpar) -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release:

Schoolchildren from Coventry have visited Parliament this week in a visit organised by the University of Warwick and UNESCO.

The visit was part of Warwick's programmes to widen access to higher education, aiming to open up opportunities and experiences for schoolchildren from disadvantaged backgrounds in Coventry.

The children, from ten schools across the region, visited parliament on Thursday 23rd March and were hosted by local MP Taiwo Owatemi.

The Department of Political and International ... Show Full Article COVENTRY, England, March 25 (TNSfpar) -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: Schoolchildren from Coventry have visited Parliament this week in a visit organised by the University of Warwick and UNESCO. The visit was part of Warwick's programmes to widen access to higher education, aiming to open up opportunities and experiences for schoolchildren from disadvantaged backgrounds in Coventry. The children, from ten schools across the region, visited parliament on Thursday 23rd March and were hosted by local MP Taiwo Owatemi. The Department of Political and InternationalStudies at the University of Warwick is currently working with Coventry City Council to put in a bid for schools in Coventry to join the UNESCO ASPNET schools' network - an organisation designed to promote peace and the ideals of the UN.

The Network operates at international and national levels with three clear priorities: education for sustainable development, global citizenship education and inter-cultural and heritage learning.

The event builds on the work done at Warwick, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, which aims to empower young voices in the city.

As part of its wider efforts to raise awareness of the initiative and encourage schools to sign up to the schools network, University of Warwick will also host a conference for schools in Coventry in July, as part of the Warwick Institute of Engagement's Resonate Festival. At present, seven schools are signed up with a potential to add more from target neighbourhoods and community groups.

Taiwo Owatemi, MP for Coventry North West, said: "It was wonderful to be able to welcome schoolchildren from across Parliament today and to watch their presentations, which provided a fascinating insight into the history of our communities.

"I am looking forward to continuing to work with the University of Warwick and Coventry City Council to forge closer links to UNESCO UK and deliver more opportunities for children in Coventry to enhance their learning."

Ann Beatty UNESCO ASPnet Coordinate for the UK and Chief Executive of the Steve Sinnott Foundation commented: "It was inspiring to hear from the young people of Coventry in Parliament and their hopes for the future. I am so looking forward to working with them and their teachers".

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Original text here: https://warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/university_of_warwick_partners_with_unesco_to_take_coventry_schoolkids_to_parliament1

University of Texas Dallas: Amazon Robotics' Gift Powers New Systems Engineering Coursework

RICHARDSON, Texas, March 25 (TNSfund) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news on March 24, 2023:

A $100,000 gift from Amazon Robotics will support the development of new coursework in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas.

The gift, designed to build a talent pipeline for engineers trained in functional safety, will benefit the Department of Systems Engineering, led by Dr. Stephen Yurkovich, holder of the Louis Beecherl Jr. Distinguished Chair.

"This gift means that our students will be on the cutting edge ... Show Full Article RICHARDSON, Texas, March 25 (TNSfund) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news on March 24, 2023: A $100,000 gift from Amazon Robotics will support the development of new coursework in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas. The gift, designed to build a talent pipeline for engineers trained in functional safety, will benefit the Department of Systems Engineering, led by Dr. Stephen Yurkovich, holder of the Louis Beecherl Jr. Distinguished Chair. "This gift means that our students will be on the cutting edgeof something new," Yurkovich said. "They'll see that this work is different from what they've experienced in other classes, and that it's something today's engineers need to be prepared for."

Existing courses, like those offered in the Jonsson School by Erik Reynolds, a lecturer in systems engineering, will be expanded. After integrating functional safety elements into its current curriculum, department leaders plan to create a new certificate program that will provide students with the experience necessary to support the advancement of innovative technologies across the industry.

Automation is taking on an increasingly important role in the modern economy, with companies like Amazon investing heavily in the deployment of autonomous robots in warehouses and delivery services around the globe. When implemented at such a scale, ensuring the safe functioning of every machine becomes a critical concern for corporations, said Justin Croyle, principal functional safety engineer at Amazon Robotics.

"When you have a control system in charge of a robot, you also need a separate system designed specifically to ensure that this robot can never cause harm to humans, buildings, machinery or anything else," Croyle said. "Functional safety engineers are unique in that they must have a holistic understanding of the entire robotic system; they need to know elements of hardware design, software design, development and systems engineering."

While opportunities for functional safety engineers grow, most engineering programs do not yet offer courses that provide students with the necessary combination of skills needed to succeed in the field. This shortfall of talent is what Amazon Robotics hopes to change through its partnership with UT Dallas.

"Amazon has a passion for trying to be forward-thinking, and what we see is that we do not have a supply of engineers experienced in functional safety and that this severe deficit will continue for years to come," Croyle said. "Connecting with a university in a way that creates a pipeline of engineers who have this exposure is going to help fulfill our needs.

"We were excited to see the work already taking place at UT Dallas. But there was also this agility and an eagerness to collaborate and learn. We really feel like we are aligned with UT Dallas in our focus for the future."

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Original text here: https://news.utdallas.edu/philanthropy/amazon-robotics-gift-2023/

UW Medicine Becomes Title Sponsor of Seattle Marathon

SEATTLE, Washington, March 25 (TNSpar) -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine issued the following news release on March 24, 2023:

UW Medicine and the Seattle Marathon Association announced today that UW Medicine will become the title sponsor of the Seattle Marathon under a five-year agreement through 2027.

"We are excited to see our relationship with the Seattle Marathon expanding," said Dr. Tim Dellit, interim CEO of UW Medicine. "We're both committed to improving the health of the public and I'm pleased we can continue that mission together."

The Marathon and UW Medicine have ... Show Full Article SEATTLE, Washington, March 25 (TNSpar) -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine issued the following news release on March 24, 2023: UW Medicine and the Seattle Marathon Association announced today that UW Medicine will become the title sponsor of the Seattle Marathon under a five-year agreement through 2027. "We are excited to see our relationship with the Seattle Marathon expanding," said Dr. Tim Dellit, interim CEO of UW Medicine. "We're both committed to improving the health of the public and I'm pleased we can continue that mission together." The Marathon and UW Medicine havealways been closely related. The race began in 1970 when a group of passionate runners at the University of Washington decided to start their own marathon. Fewer than 40 runners participated that first year. This November, thousands will participate in the Marathon, the Half Marathon and the Kids Marathon events.

"We are thrilled that our partnership has grown and UW Medicine has taken on the role as the title sponsor of the Seattle Marathon," said Race Director Louise Long. "This partnership presents a great way for us to accelerate our engagement within the Seattle area and across the Pacific Northwest as we raise awareness about the sport of running and wellness. Together we will champion the benefits of a lifetime of running in individuals of all ages and abilities. I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish in the years to come."

UW Medicine medical team members include physicians, nurses, physician assistants, physical and occupational therapists, medical assistants and techs, students in these fields and administrative staff. Some staff aid stations along the route, while others operate a larger medical tent at the start-finish line. Volunteers also are stationed along the course, with some riding bikes to respond to runners' needs more quickly.

"We provide on-the-spot medical care to the runners, including emergency response," said Dr. Mark Harrast, a UW Medicine sports medicine physician, who has been the event's medical director for 15 years. "This is such an outstanding community event, whose core goal is promoting exercise and wellness."

As the marathon has grown, so have the services that UW Medicine provides. Harrast set the goal to scale up the effort to a world-class level about a decade ago. Today, the UW Medicine team offers a level of care similar to that seen at events such as the New York and Boston marathons.

The Seattle event has grown into one of the largest combined marathon/half marathon runs in the Pacific Northwest. The Seattle Marathon Association added the Seattle Kids Marathon in 1999. The program allows school-age children to run a full marathon one mile at time.

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Original text here: https://newsroom.uw.edu/news/uw-medicine-becomes-title-sponsor-seattle-marathon

Leroy M. Morishita Appointed Interim President of CalState-Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, California, March 25 (TNSper) -- California State University issued the following news release:

California State University (CSU) Interim Chancellor Jolene Koester has appointed Leroy M. Morishita to serve as interim president of California State University, Los Angeles. Morishita will begin in his position on July 31, 2023, and will serve in that capacity until a new president is appointed by the CSU Board of Trustees.

"Dr. Morishita is an extraordinary leader who, over a long and distinguished career, demonstrated an unwavering commitment to inclusive excellence, innovative student-success ... Show Full Article LOS ANGELES, California, March 25 (TNSper) -- California State University issued the following news release: California State University (CSU) Interim Chancellor Jolene Koester has appointed Leroy M. Morishita to serve as interim president of California State University, Los Angeles. Morishita will begin in his position on July 31, 2023, and will serve in that capacity until a new president is appointed by the CSU Board of Trustees. "Dr. Morishita is an extraordinary leader who, over a long and distinguished career, demonstrated an unwavering commitment to inclusive excellence, innovative student-successinitiatives and to educational equity in all its dimensions," said Koester. "His more-than 40 years of experience in leadership positions across the CSU, including his highly successful tenure as president of California State University, East Bay (CSUEB), will serve him well in this role."

"I am excited to formally return to the CSU and to be part of a vibrant, dynamically diverse and student-centered university like Cal State LA," said Morishita. "I look forward to working with the extraordinarily talented faculty, staff and administrators to continue providing transformative educational opportunities for Cal State LA's students."

Morishita has most recently served the CSU in a consulting role, participating in a workgroup formed by Interim Chancellor Koester to identify a multi-year strategy to achieve stable and predictable revenues to support the CSU mission and to maintain affordability for its students, while recognizing and meeting the differing needs of the 23 universities.

He served as president of CSUEB from 2011 to 2020, first as interim president before being appointed to the permanent position in 2012. Under his leadership, achievement at CSUEB reached new heights, with graduation and retention rates steadily increasing, while equity gaps narrowed.

Morishita has held a variety of leadership positions within the CSU, since beginning his career at San Francisco State University (SFSU) in 1978. There, he held positions of increasing responsibility over the course of 30 years, ultimately serving as executive vice president and chief financial officer, administration and finance. Morishita also served on a number of systemwide and statewide committees on budget, investments, human resources and other policy issues.

Morishita earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of California, Berkeley; a master's degree in counseling at SFSU; and a doctorate of education from Harvard in administration, planning and social policy.

In August 2022, Cal State LA's current president, Dr. William A. Covino, announced that he would be retiring. He will be stepping down from the position at the end of July. Covino is the seventh president of Cal State LA and has served in that capacity since 2013.

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Original text here: https://news.calstatela.edu/2023/03/24/leroy-m-morishita-appointed-interim-president-of-cal-state-la/

Imperial Collaborates With Composer To Explore Moons Through Music

LONDON, England, March 25 (TNSfpar) -- Imperial College London issued the following news:

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Imperial College London has partnered with a composer on a new educational programme that brings together space science and orchestral music.

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Imperial has partnered with composer Amanda Lee Falkenberg to launch an ambitious and experimental educational programme which aims to bring science and orchestral music to a new generation of space explorers, scientists and engineers.

The Moons Symphony enables listeners to explore some of the most amazing moons in our solar system through sound. Produced ... Show Full Article LONDON, England, March 25 (TNSfpar) -- Imperial College London issued the following news: * * * Imperial College London has partnered with a composer on a new educational programme that brings together space science and orchestral music. * * * Imperial has partnered with composer Amanda Lee Falkenberg to launch an ambitious and experimental educational programme which aims to bring science and orchestral music to a new generation of space explorers, scientists and engineers. The Moons Symphony enables listeners to explore some of the most amazing moons in our solar system through sound. Producedin collaboration with scientists and the UK's first astronaut, Helen Sharman OBE, The Moons Symphony is accompanied by a programme of events and resources to engage young people from underrepresented backgrounds with classical music and science.

"We go to concerts in the evening to listen to music, that's fun, but I want science to be fun as well and I think this project can really kickstart that for a lot of young people," said Helen.

Imperial's Director of Outreach, Andrew Tebbutt, said, "[The project] has a message of hope because space is for everybody, music is for everybody, and science is for everybody. And the intersection of all that gives incredible, creative, hopeful opportunity."

Last year, a report revealed "shocking" barriers to young people accessing classical music, with young people from higher income families significantly overrepresented across the industry's training opportunities. In the same vein, students from disadvantaged backgrounds are less likely to perform well in science GCSEs, and around half as likely to progress to science or mathematics A levels, compared to students not from disadvantaged backgrounds.

A recent launch event saw Imperial host a performance unlike any other combining science, music and space for pupils in Years 11, 12 and 13. The audience learned how science helped the development of the musical symphony and scientific concepts flowed seamlessly into excerpts of the music with world-leading experts from Imperial - Professor Michele Dougherty and Professor Mark Sephton - sharing the stories behind the moons.

"I think the music was really cool, it was really expressive and I thought they really linked well to the subject," said one student. Another said, "This event has made me feel a lot more interested in planets and space. Looking in the future, if I were to come [to Imperial], I'd be very happy and proud."

The Moons Symphony is a seven-movement piece - one for each of the seven most-fascinating moons in our solar system. Speaking about her fascination with these moons, Falkenburg said, "These moons need music - these moons need emotion." Falkenberg says her experience as a film composer made her acutely aware of music's emotional power and how she could unleash the moons' secrets and transport the listener to experience each moon's unique exotic habitats on a stunning space adventure.

The Moons Symphony culminates in a powerful final movement, with full choir and soloists, representing humanity standing together on the surface of our moon to view our planet from this unique vantage point.

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Original text here: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/243911/imperial-collaborates-with-composer-explore-moons/

Curtin University: New Agreement to Build Innovation Bridge From India to WA

PERTH, Australia, March 25 (TNSfpar) -- Curtin University issued the following news release:

A new agreement is seeking to lay the foundations for a start-up bridge between India's most industrialised state and Western Australia's thriving innovation ecosystem.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed by iTNT Hub - India's first emerging and deeptech innovation network - and the Curtin-based WA Data Science Innovation Hub, the WA cluster for data science, artificial intelligence, and information technology innovation.

It was signed on the first day of the Umagine conference, held ... Show Full Article

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