WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47850) on Dec. 1, 2023, entitled "The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee: A Primer" by government organization and management analyst Ben Wilhelm. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The organization now known as the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has organized U.S. participation in the Olympic Games since the early 20th century and serves a leading role representing t  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 4 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University will host hundreds of space industry and research professionals for the International Space University's 36th annual Space Studies Program (SSP) between Jun. 8 and Aug. 3. The intensive, eight-week program is comprised of course offerings in space research- and exploration-related topics and disciplines; immersive, hands-on experiential learning modules; and development and networking opportunities   more