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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Rhode Island Newsletter for Sunday October 22, 2023 ( 5 items )  

American Mathematical Society: Beckmann to Receive 2024 Award for Impact on Teaching and Learning of Mathematics
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 17 -- The American Mathematical Society issued the following news release: Sybilla Beckmann, Josiah Meigs Distinguished Professor of Mathematics, Emeritus, at the University of Georgia, will receive the 2024 AMS Award for Impact on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics. "Beckmann is nationally recognized for her seminal contributions to mathematics teacher education, combining experiences in mathematics, public school classrooms, textbook writing, national ser  more

American Mathematical Society: University of Minnesota Wins 2024 Mathematics Programs That Make A Difference Award
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 20 -- The American Mathematical Society issued the following news release: The 2024 Award for Mathematics Programs that Make a Difference is awarded to the Mathematics Project at Minnesota, of the University of Minnesota. According to the prize citation, "The Mathematics Project at Minnesota is an invaluable and highly effective graduate-student-led initiative developed with the goal of exposing and removing known barriers in retaining and advancing the careers o  more

EARTH DAY NETWORK: ARE MICROPLASTICS CAUSING UPTICKS IN DEMENTIA?
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Earth Day Network issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2023: The study of microplastics is a relatively new endeavor, making it difficult to truly quantify the amount of plastics floating around in our bodies. Nevertheless, emerging scientific research is uncovering indications of microplastics penetrating deep into our physiological systems. They have been detected within the placenta, circulating in our bloodstream, infiltrating the heart, and even breaching t  more

Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Gabe Amo for U.S. House
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its endorsement of Gabe Amo for the Special Election in Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District. "Gabe Amo is a proven leader who has a bone-deep understanding of the critical need to pass common sense, life-saving gun safety legislation," said John Feinblatt, President of Everytown for Gun Safety. "During his time in the White House, he wa  more

National Fair Housing Alliance Applauds DOJ's Historic Redlining Settlements
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The National Fair Housing Alliance issued the following statement on Oct. 19, 2023: * * * The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that its Combatting Redlining Initiative has secured over $107 million in relief for communities of color nationwide. National Fair Housing Alliance(R) (NFHA(TM)) Executive Vice President Nikitra Bailey released the following statement: "On the second anniversary of the Combatting Redlining Initiative, we applaud the DOJ for its   more