Temple University has received a $1.16M grant over four years from the U.S. Department of Education to establish a Center for International Business Education and Research.
1) Mediation expert suggests Mideast negotiators take "bottom-up" approach; 2) Temple professor offers tips for summertime pool safety; 3) Giving thanks for funnel cake, fudge, and carnival food.
1) Holiday marked with more questions than flag flying; 2) Governor's race a tough call for Pennsylvania's labor; 3) Lower-level workers will be hit hardest by stock-options taxes; 4) Dealing with the stress that terror takes.
1) From sheepskin to corner office; 2) Tips to make returning home easier for grads; 3) Commencement 2002: The Temple Way.
By re-creating the ocean's energy in a small flask, a Temple engineering professor is developing new protocols for the EPA to test the effectiveness of oil dispersants.
1) Philly's voter turnout rate is key in gubernatorial primary; 2) Profile of pipe bomber is hard to predict, says Temple forensic psychologist; 3) Temple's Class of 2002 ready for pomp, circumstance.
Cancer researcher and biochemist Dr. George P. Tuszynski, who is developing cancer therapeutics, has joined the faculty of Temple University's College of Science and Technology.
1) Choosing between kids and job is nothing new for women, says Temple author; 2) Race for Pennsylvania Governor is almost impossible to predict.; 3) Early signs indicate people staying local this summer season.
1) An envirnonmental engineer bottles an oceanwave to assist the EPA; 2) A biochemist is developing new cancer therapeutics; 3) Electrical engineering students build sensors to aid a geologist's research on underground water flow.
1) Dangerous Schools: author comments on German student gunman; 2) Kids summer sports should be about fun-not the thrill of victory and agony of defeat; 3) May grads need to explore all options in face of bleak job market.
1) Pope's meeting with cardinals may be more about money than scandal. 2) Mideast peace hinges on justice, not terrorism. 3) Is suburban life healthy for teens?
Propelled by a new, $5.6M grant, the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Adolescent Development and Juvenile Justice is poised to continue its groundbreaking research, which will ultimately affect both policy and practice in juvenile and criminal justice systems for decades to come.
As the nation prepares to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, it may just take a "Kennedy-esque" challenge similar to the "man on the moon in a decade" declaration to tackle the environmental issues confronting us, says the Director of Temple University's Environmental Studies Program.
Just what is it like to grow up as a teenager in the suburbs and how do the types of communities in which teens live impact their lives? The Center for Sustainable Communities at Temple University Ambler will explore those topics with a forum featuring a Temple psychologist, a national expert in adolescent development, and author of A Tribe Apart: A Journey Into the Heart of American Adolescence.
1) Planting the seeds for a blooming spring; 2) When did money take over America's pastime? 3) Guess who has jury duty? Examining ways to court juries.
1) Geochemical Process Places Loose Fossils Back Into Earth's Strata; 2) Cancer Researcher Antonio Giordano Joins Temple University's Faculty; 3) Wireless 'Tacticom' To Debut April 24.
1) Grounded by airlines? 2) The hidden job market; 3) Sizing up sales of women's magazines.
A Temple University geology graduate student has developed a new geochemical process that uses rare earth elements to assist scientists and paleontogologists in placing loose fossils back into the earth's strata from where it came or determining the legitimacy of a fossil.
1) Killer mom finds sympathy from Texas jury; 2) What's up with the up-and-down economy? 3) "Dollar stores" make change out of "5 and 10s".
1) The real March madness: Oscars pools; 2) Despite casualties, war on terror won't mirror Soviet invasion; 3) Philly students display creativity at Carver science fair; 4) Racial inequities in health care.
Experts from Temple University are available to discuss a host of issues related to the six-month anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
1) Saudi peace plan creats hope and doubt; 2) "Is there a doctor in the house?" 3) Sept. 11...six months later.
1) Researchers find common human virus may be associated with brain tumors; 2) Fox school initiative launched to recruit minorities into 'IT'; 3) Meet Peter Cook: 'The CompuDude'.
An association between a common virus and brain tumors has been established by a group of researchers from Temple University, suggesting a possible role for it in the development of the most frequent type of malignant brain tumor in children.
1) Miracle Antennae boost profits, not cell phone reception; 2) Mild winter could mean a kick in the grass come summer; 3) Environmentalist cool to president's plan on global warming; 4) An axis of sports ugliness: skaters judged, Tyson licensed, and Kobe booed.
1) Taking stock in retirement security; 2) A love-hate relationship with Valentine's Day; 3) Respecting the diversity at Temple University.
1) War on terror sure to produce new military decorations; 2) "Black Hawk Down" and Hollywood at war; 3) Temple offers experts of Olympic proportions.
As athletes from around the world descend upon Salt Lake City for the Winter Olympics, experts from Temple University are available to discuss a host of issues related to the 2002 games.
1) Laboratory research: It's not just for grad atudents anymore; 2) AAAS seminar a worthy addition for journalists; 3) Computerworld cites business faculty member for IT leadership.
Minorities have a long history of being underrepresented in technology and science-related fields, but Temple University's new initiative hopes to work at the college and high school levels to recruit and retain more minorities into information technology.
1) Call them what you want, but non-POWS are nothing new; 2) Will all-star game mean a slam dunk for Philly's economy? 3) Blue lights out? 4) Is the "n-word" acceptable now? 5) In the wake of Enron, scrutininzing 401(K) stock plans.
1) Rendell faces an uphill battle as primary race heats up; 2) The forecast calls for snow, shovels and lower back pain; 3) Building on King's dream by reconnecting with family; 4) A welcome back to campus, Philly style.
1) Coach killer takes common problem to extreme; 2) Gauging the economy in 2002; 3) A message of hope, service comes full circle.
1) From horror to holiday, tips to survive the season; 2) Take time for tradition this holiday; 3) Hits and misses in holiday retail sales.
1) Keep trees and plants moist and cool this yule; 2) Would-be Santa tips for buying that holiday computer; 3) Pro pressures shouldn't be a hazard for young golfer.
1) Recession? Told ya' so!; 2) Eating disorders and the holidays; 3) Don't let lights and ornaments 'short-circuit' your holidays.
If the holidays give you the blues, it's time to take stock of what you want from them and to act accordingly--and sometimes boldly--to make them your own, a Temple University psychologist says.
1)What can we expect this holiday season; 2) Holiday office parties offer opportunites, but beware the dangers; 3) Politicians face a tough task in changing school funding.
1) Physicist hopes understanding galaxy's makeup lies underground; 2) Enginnering chair honored for assistive technology achievement; 3) Computer and information science professor to head int'l group.
From holiday foods to e-tailing to safety in malls to the holiday blues to travel, a host of experts from Temple University are available to address issues related to the holidays.
1) Holiday travel could spell recovery or disaster for the airline industry; 2) Comfort food for the holidays; 3) Slowholidays.com: Online e-tailers face gloomy holiday season; 4)Transportation officials talk to students about holiday travel.
With the novelty of online shopping having already worn off, the events of Sept. 11 will make it an even gloomier holiday shopping season for e-tailers, predicts the assistant professor of marketing in Temple University's Fox School of Business and Management.
1) Do more flag poles mean more people at the voting polls? 2) Social nets help those from slipping into fear; 3) Knowledge is empowering.
1)Middle east peace talks don't work when there is peace. 2)Ramadan may not spare Afghans from violence. 3) No matter how much he trains, Jordan won't be the same. 4)Advertisers wave the flag.
1)Dilution is the solution against contaminating water supplies; 2)Home heating tips that won't frost you over; 3)Going 'lite' this Halloween; 4)A 'light' Halloween casts a dark shadow for Christmas.
1) U.S. fighting different war in Afghanistan than the Soviets; 2)War coverage 2001: Beyond Briefings; 3) Temple sociologist discusses responses to breast cancer; 4)Retired NATO commander to discuss 'America's Global Strategy' at Temple this week.
As U.S. begins war on terrorism, retired NATO Commander Wesley Clark to speak at Temple on 'America's Global Strategy'.
Fall is the time to turn your attention to getting your home prepared to keep you warm this winter, says Temple University mechanical engineering professor.
1) Post-Sept. 11: How will movies change? 2) Tragedies help 'normalize' receiving counseling help; 3) Temple experts on Sept. 11 available; 4) Homecoming week at Temple.
1) Military history professor advocates use of militia for local defense; 2) Temple basketball coach John Chaney inducted into Hall of Fame; 3) Look for the start of stress-related problem to begin now, says Temple expert.
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