LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * A Smarter Way for AI to Understand Text and Images * Traditionally, AI models are rewarded only for getting the right answer. "They are graded much like students taking a multiple-choice test," said study senior author Pengtao Xie, professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering. "If they select the right answer, t  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 10 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * AI algorithm enables tracking of vital white matter pathways * The signals that drive many of the brain and body's most essential functions -consciousness, sleep, breathing, heart rate, and motion -course through bundles of "white matter" fibers in the brainstem, but imaging systems so far have been unable to finely resolve these crucial neural cables. That has left researchers and  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 10 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * AI for Soldiers, Movies, and Children: USC Engineer Elected to National Academy * From teaching machines to understand human emotion to bringing an engineering lens to understand and support human mental health and wellbeing, Shrikanth "Shri" Narayanan has spent three decades at the intersection of engineering and humanity. The professor at the Viterbi Scho  more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Feb. 11 -- Arkansas State University issued the following news: * * * Congressman Crawford Secures $2.1 Million to Expand Steel Research Capabilities Federal funding secured by U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., will support the acquisition of industry-grade testing equipment for Arkansas State's Center for Advanced Materials and Steel Manufacturing (CAMSM), expanding its steel research and testing capabilities * Arkansas State University will expand its steel research a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- Belmont University issued the following news: * * * Belmont University Announces $3.5M Gift from AWC Family Foundation to Establish Hope-Inspired Storytelling Initiative Philanthropic investment supports Nashville university's commitment to shape culture through faith-inspired entertainment By Clara LoCricchio Belmont University announced today a $3.5 million gift from Andrea Waitt Carlton and the AWC Family Foundation to establish the AWC Initiative for Hop  more

LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 10 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Beneath the Surface Celebrates 50 Years of Undergraduate Research at Utah State University * SALT LAKE CITY -Utah State University marked a major milestone on Friday with Beneath the Surface: Celebrating 50 Years of Undergraduate Research, a dynamic evening hosted at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. The event brought together alumni, donors, faculty, students and community partners to honor five decades of und  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 4 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Large-scale AI analysis to explore how centuries of knowledge passed through Jewish communities Supported by a National Endowment for the Humanities grant, Brown University scholar Michael Satlow will use cutting-edge computational techniques to analyze 18 centuries of traditional Jewish texts. * A new National Endowment for the Humanities grant will enable a Brown University professor to lead a large-scal  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson to expand access to OpenAI in support of University's AI Initiative * University News Clemson University has entered into an agreement with OpenAI to expand access to ChatGPT for Clemson users. The partnership will support the University's newly created AI Initiative -a cross-disciplinary effort to create Clemson's human-centered approach to artificial intelligence. The partnership will provid  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell researchers win prize for insight into conspiracy belief * An article about AI combatting conspiracy theories, co-authored by Cornell psychology researchers Gordon Pennycook and David Rand with a collaborator, has won the 2026 Newcomb Cleveland Prize from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The association's oldest award, the prize is given to the authors of an outstanding res  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Feb. 10 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton integrates AI into its core curriculum * With more than 2 million people using ChatGPT every week for advice on health and wellness, according to the company, exercise science graduates must critically examine AI-generated recommendations to give their clients the best professional advice. In exercise science, and across other disciplines, Creighton University is integrating AI learning outcomes acr  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Feb. 11 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * University Seminars Explore AI, and Also the Medieval World A Provost Office series for faculty creates space for cross-disciplinary conversations. * University Seminars, an ongoing faculty forum for interdisciplinary exchange, is launching a new iteration this year--AI and Foreign Language Teaching and Learning. The seminar series, sponsored by the Office of the Provost, has brought together faculty from  more

FULLERTON, California, Feb. 10 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * ECS Innovation Hub Reaches Construction Milestone * With the steel beams of the new Engineering and Computer Science Innovation Hub towering behind her, student Haley Barrios Gomez called the three-story structure under construction more than just a new building at Cal State Fullerton. "It represents the future we're building for the students who will come after us," said Barrios  more

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Feb. 11 -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * GCSU President: 30th Anniversary of Liberal Arts Mission Powers Pivotal Next Chapter By Mike Cavaliere Georgia College & State University experienced its most successful year in 2025, one marked by highest-ever student demand and, for the first time ever, being ranked among the top five public colleges and universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. "But this peak didn't happen by accident," Unive  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Feb. 11 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health issued the following news: * * * GIL-funded research leverages AI to better understand brain disorders A UNC-funded project to develop a research knowledge base for brain disorders is using generative AI to help fill in gaps and support new kinds of clinical research for conditions like Alzheimer's disease, dementia, depression and more. These Knowledge-enhanced Foundation Models   more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU expands access to computing degrees through GRCC partnership By Brian Vernellis New articulation agreements between the College of Computing and Grand Rapids Community College create clear transfer pathways for GRCC students to pursue bachelor's degrees in high-demand computing fields. Under the 3+1 and 2+2 agreements, students who complete an associate degree in one of four computing fields   more

NEWPORT, England, Feb. 10 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Shropshire National Trust property latest to join hi-tech birdsong research project A hi-tech bird monitoring project drawing on Harper Adams University expertise has been extended to a Shropshire National Trust property. The Green Box Project, enabled by Harper Adams University and the River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR), allows wireless sensors to monitor birdsong - and   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * How Virginia Tech became the voice of veterinary data By Andrew Mann When avian influenza swept through American dairy herds last year, laboratories across the country raced to test milk samples -- a specimen type they had never analyzed for the virus before. The electronic messages reporting those results to the U.S. Department of Agriculture had to travel in hours, not days. They needed codes for new sample t  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Feb. 10 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State University to launch Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Fall 2026 * KENNESAW, Ga. | Feb 10, 2026 Kennesaw State University (KSU) continues to be a state leader in the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence, with the addition of a bachelor's degree in AI approved Tuesday by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. KSU becomes the first ins  more

LONDON, England, Feb. 10 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Kingston University runs workshops on AI for local businesses Kingston University has launched a new initiative to help local organisations explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), hosting a pair of generative AI workshops for business leaders from across the borough. The GenAI Accelerator Series took place at the Kingston Hill campus and was led by Dr Evy Sakellariou, Gen AI Innovation Lead  more

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Feb. 10 (TNSjou) -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Researchers crack the rules of unknown board game from the Roman period Researchers have used AI to reconstruct the rules of a board game carved into a stone found in the Dutch city of Heerlen. The team concludes that this type of game was played several centuries earlier than previously assumed. Archaeologist Walter Crist encountered the stone in 2020 in the collection of the Thermenmuseum - whic  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Lilie announces Rice Innovation Fellows cohort * The Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) is thrilled to introduce the latest Rice Innovation Fellows 2026 cohort, a dynamic group set to lead the future of scientist- and engineer-driven spinout ventures from Rice University labs. "These fellows aren't just advancing science -they're building the future of industry here at Rice," said Kyle  more

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, Feb. 11 -- McNeese State University shared the following news: * * * McNeese Sophomore Completes Breakthrough Tech AI Program Chiamanda Ononiwu, sophomore at McNeese State University, had the opportunity to assist in a semester-long virtual AI project with the Breakthrough Tech AI Program through a partnership with the U.S-based satellite intelligence company Ursa Space Systems. This provided a chance for her to experience hands-on, team-based work to solve real-world  more

WELLAND, Ontario, Feb. 10 -- Niagara College issued the following news release: * * * NC students create a buzz with high-tech bee conservation Students from Niagara College's School of Environment and Horticulture are applying cutting-edge technology to global pollinator conservation through a unique partnership with U.K.-based AgriSound. Ecosystem Restoration students are utilizing AgriSound's Polly(TM) bioacoustic monitoring technology to analyze pollinator activity in real-time. The sola  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Feb. 10 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release: * * * New AI model improves accuracy of food contamination detection * CORVALLIS, Ore. - Researchers have significantly enhanced an artificial intelligence tool used to rapidly detect bacterial contamination in food by eliminating misclassifications of food debris that looks like bacteria. Current methods to detect contamination of foods such as leafy greens, meat and cheese, which typically involve cu  more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 10 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Panel Addresses Navigating Grant Funding During Uncertain Times * Four leaders from foundations, federal agencies, and one national association convened on Feb. 5 to discuss how CU Denver community members can navigate the evolving federal funding landscape for academic scholarship-and, importantly, how they can pursue new funding opportunities through private foundations and philanthropy. The Office o  more

HONG KONG, Feb. 10 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU develops third-generation intelligent in-situ laser melt pool monitoring technology, deepening industry-academia-research integration to empower advanced manufacturing in Greater Bay Area * A research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed "IntraSpect(tm)", a third-generation intelligent in-situ laser melt pool monitoring technology that marks a breakthrough i  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * President Guskiewicz discusses research, policy and partnerships on MSU Research Foundation podcast * President Kevin Guskiewicz, Ph.D., joined the MSU Research Foundation podcast to discuss how research, public policy and partnerships help drive economic growth and improve lives across Michigan. In the conversation with David Washburn and Jeff Wesley, Guskiewicz reflected on his career in concussi  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Robotic medical crash cart eases workload for healthcare teams * Healthcare workers have an intense workload and often experience mental distress during resuscitation and other critical care procedures. Although researchers have studied whether robots can support human teams in other high-stakes, high-risk settings such as disaster response and military operations, the role of robots in emergency medicine has no  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 10 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund fuels pioneering life science discoveries * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story Northwestern University recently awarded more than $2 million to eight innovative projects through the Pat & Shirley Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund, which provides strategic seed funding to move bold ideas from proof of concept toward real-world impact. Having completed i  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Feb. 10 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Scaling-up global solar panel manufacturing sustainably * Pioneering research led by Northumbria University shows how the renewable energy sector can scale-up the production of solar energy technology while further reducing environmental impacts. As solar energy rapidly expands to meet urgent climate targets and increasing demand for electricity, the key challenge is to ensure that this  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 9 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * Shaping Strategy at the Intersection of Law, Politics, and Business * The 2025 Institute for Corporate Counsel, co-hosted by the USC Gould School of Law and the Los Angeles County Bar Association Business Law Section, brought together attorneys, executives, and business leaders on December 3 at The California Club in Downtown Los Angeles, featuring keynote appearances  more

LUBBOCK, Texas, Feb. 10 -- Texas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Texas Tech Researchers Hope to Advance Wearable Heart Monitoring Devices The team is developing a wearable, real-time heart monitoring sensor that utilizes nanoparticles, artificial intelligence and quantum phenomena. Writer: Jacob Gordon As wearable devices such as smartwatches, smart rings and artificial intelligence (AI) glasses have become more commonplace, the interest in accurately gathering and tracking  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 10 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * There's never been a better time to be a Bryant Accounting major * "Folks often go into finance thinking I'm going to get rich, and I might be able to have this fast-paced lifestyle in a big city, whereas they tend to think accountants are the ones wearing pocket protectors and green eye shades," says Daniel Ames, Ph.D., associate dean of Bryant's College of Business and chair of the Accounting department  more

GLENDALE, Arizona, Feb. 10 -- Arizona State University Thunderbird School of Global Management issued the following news: * * * Thunderbird at ASU launches reimagined hybrid master's degree The new program aims to create new global experiences for students By Nicole Almond Anderson, Nicole.AlmondAnderson@thunderbird.asu.edu Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University recently launched the Master of Leadership and Management (MLM) - Global Experience, a 30-credit-hour  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Feb. 11 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH awarded contract to support DARPA MICA program, a first for Department of Biological Sciences Russ Nelson Dr. Jerome Baudry, Pei-Ling Chan Chair and chair of the UAH Department of Biological Sciences. A researcher in the College of Science at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has helped UAH land a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) contract to support the Microsystems In  more

BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 10 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB scientists selected for NASA satellite mission to map Earth's ice sheets and ecosystems * A rendering of two globes each showing a pole. The EDGE satellite's orbit (orange tracks) extends to the polar regions, allowing for dense mapping around the edges of ice sheets and sea ice pack. Credit: EDGE First-of-its-kind satellite system will use lasers to make hig  more

LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Hosts 25th Annual Kyoto Prize Symposium March 11-12 * Kyoto Prize Laureate in Basic Sciences Wednesday, March 11, 10-11:30 a.m. PDT Qualcomm Institute Auditorium, Atkinson Hall Note: This laureate talk will be presented on screen to the audience, followed by a live remote Q&A with Surani Azim Surani received the Kyoto Prize for his work in demonstrating how ma  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 11 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New White Paper Examines Opportunities in Advanced Geothermal Energy By Binita Roy, 713-743-1696, broy@central.uh.edu The Division of Energy in conjunction with the Gutierrez Energy Management Institute (GEMI) at the C. T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston has released a new white paper, "Advanced Geothermal: Opportunities and Challenges," highlighting advanced geothermal energ  more

SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 10 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Valentine's Day is coming: how vulnerable are you to AI-enabled romance scams? Craig Donaldson Deepfakes and AI chatbots are transforming romance scams into an industrial-scale threat that extracts millions from Australian victims each year. With Valentine's Day around the corner, many people turn to dating apps and social media in search of connection, companionship and perhaps that perfect rom  more

SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 10 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Funding the Way Forward The value of public interest news to democracy has long been recognised in government policies in Australia and globally. Most recently, in October 2025, Australia was among the signatories to the Paris Declaration on Multilateral Action for Information Integrity and Independent Media, which includes a commitment to 'safeguard independent journalism through multi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The University of the District of Columbia issued the following news: * * * University of the District of Columbia Applauds $6.2M Congressional Investment in Infrastructure, Workforce and Research Rachel Perrone The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is celebrating a major milestone in federal support for its mission: the inclusion of $6.2 million in Community Project Funding for UDC in the FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 10 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * 3 Questions: Using AI to help Olympic skaters land a quint * Olympic figure skating looks effortless. Athletes sail across the ice, then soar into the air, spinning like a top, before landing on a single blade just 4-5 millimeters wide. To help figure skaters land quadruple axels, Salchows, Lutzes, and maybe even the elusive quintuple without looking the least bit stressed, Jerry L  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * VMI Promotes U.S.-Japan Alliance Virginia Military Institute hosted a Japan U.S. Military Program (JUMP) event which included a reception, dinner, and expert panel discussion Feb. 3 in Marshall Hall. JUMP is a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA (Sasakawa USA) and the Embassy of Japan, which honors U.S. military personnel and veterans for their contributions to the U.S.-Japan security al  more

PERTH, Australia, Feb. 10 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * World's first underwater podcast set to reveal Western Australia's seagrass ecosystems * Schools, students and the wider community are invited to be part of a world-first event featuring local marine scientists, as the world's first live underwater podcast is broadcast from a local seagrass meadow to mark World Seagrass Day. The one-hour broadcast, supported by the Western Australian Marine Science Institution  more

CALLAGHAN, Australia, Feb. 10 -- The University of Newcastle posted the following news: * * * World-leading MRI upgrade boosts research capability at HMRI Imaging Centre * Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) has unveiled a major upgrade to imaging capabilities with the installation of a new Siemens Healthineers MAGNETOM Cima.X Fit MRI scanner at the Hunter Medical Research Institute Imaging Centre, strengthening the region's capacity for world-class medical research. HMRI Chief Execut  more