LOS ANGELES, California, April 29 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * From deep space to democracy: Trio of UCLA professors elected to National Academy of Sciences * UCLA's Eric Becklin, Martin Gilens and Craig Manning have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of their achievements in original research and their impact in advancing knowledge within their fields. The three professors, whose areas of expertise range from astronom  more

MISSOULA, Montana, April 29 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Undergraduate Research Opportunities Propel UM Graduate Toward Ph.D. Admittedly, Ryan Fleetwood likes to stay busy. Fleetwood graduated from the University of Montana last fall with bachelor's degrees in environmental science and sustainability, concentrating in water resources and geography. He also minored in climate change studies and pursued his GIS certificate, in addition to being involved  more