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Newswise: The University of Limpopo chooses Figshare to support its research excellence strategy
Released: 19-Sep-2024 4:30 AM EDT
The University of Limpopo chooses Figshare to support its research excellence strategy
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

The University of Limpopo has chosen Figshare to facilitate the collection, management, sharing and preservation of its research data.

   
Newswise: Tulane University Names School in Honor of Celia Scott Weatherhead’s Record-Breaking Support
Released: 18-Sep-2024 4:15 PM EDT
Tulane University Names School in Honor of Celia Scott Weatherhead’s Record-Breaking Support
Tulane University

Tulane University announced that it will rename its School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in honor of alumna Celia Scott Weatherhead, whose lifetime giving totals more than $160 million—the largest in the university’s history.

Newswise: A Moonshot for the World’s Oceans
Released: 18-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
A Moonshot for the World’s Oceans
University of Miami

Ved Chirayath has been awarded the prestigious Moore Inventor Fellowship to advance his work in mapping the world’s oceans.

Newswise: Covid-19 Job Losses Impacted Early Withdrawal From Retirement Accounts
Released: 18-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Covid-19 Job Losses Impacted Early Withdrawal From Retirement Accounts
Washington University in St. Louis

Having a robust emergency savings fund could help people weather financial shocks, such as job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic, finds a new study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.

   
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Released: 18-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Experts: Why We Tip, and Why Impact of Eliminating Taxes on Tips Would Be Minimal
Virginia Tech

Eliminating taxes on tips — an idea supported by both major party 2024 presidential candidates — could benefit some service workers but the overall impact may not be that dramatic, says a Virginia Tech expert. There are roughly 4 million workers for whom tips make up a significant portion of their income.

Newswise: FSU Professor Wins Grant to Illuminate the Poet Behind ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’ 
Released: 18-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
FSU Professor Wins Grant to Illuminate the Poet Behind ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’ 
Florida State University

With a $60,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Florida State University Professor Judith Pascoe is shining a spotlight on Jane Taylor, the poet behind “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” in a new biography she’s writing titled “Twinkle, Twinkle: Female Literary Ambition, Male Genius, and the Most Famous Poet You’ve Never Heard Of.

Released: 18-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
New Poll from The George Washington University and HarrisX: Confidence in American Government and Institutions Returns to Levels from Early Biden Years, But Bipartisanship Demands Remain Unmet
George Washington University

The Society of Presidential Pollsters Founder, Mark Penn, Will Discuss "American Government in the 21st Century" Annual Poll Results ...

Released: 18-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
George Washington University Law School Selected to Provide AI Training to Federal Government
George Washington University

George Washington University Law School Selected to Provide AI Training to Federal Government ...

Released: 18-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Will Banning Self-Preferencing in Digital Markets Help or Hurt?
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Self-preferencing by large tech companies, like Amazon, faces scrutiny, with Congress considering the AICOA and OAMA bills to restrict the practice. A UMD Smith expert suggests these regulations could unintentionally raise consumer prices by reducing competition between sellers.

   
Newswise: The Wildlife Conservation Society Launches Digitized Department of Tropical Research Film Collection
Released: 18-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
The Wildlife Conservation Society Launches Digitized Department of Tropical Research Film Collection
Wildlife Conservation Society

The WCS Library and Archives, based at the Bronx Zoo, released its newly digitized Department of Tropical Research (DTR) Film Collection. The project was funded by the Council on Library and Information Resources’ (CLIR) Recordings at Risk grant, supported by the Mellon Foundation.

   
Newswise: Chula Co-Hosts Social Innovation Pitching Competition at 2024 APRU SDG4GC
Released: 18-Sep-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Chula Co-Hosts Social Innovation Pitching Competition at 2024 APRU SDG4GC
Chulalongkorn University

The Office of International Affairs and Global Networks at Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with the Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation (CSII) and the United Nations, co-hosted the Social Innovation Pitching Competition for the APRU SDG Education for Global Citizenship Program 2024 (APRU SDG4GC) on August 30, 2024, at the 4th floor meeting room, the Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building (Chamchuri Building 10).

Newswise: Chula Institute of Asian Studies Hosts Seminar on “Korea’s Soft Power” to Promote Academic Work in Korean Studies
Released: 18-Sep-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Chula Institute of Asian Studies Hosts Seminar on “Korea’s Soft Power” to Promote Academic Work in Korean Studies
Chulalongkorn University

The Korean Studies Center, the Chula Institute of Asian Studies organized a seminar on “Korea’s Soft Power” on August 29, 2024, at the CU Social Innovation Hub, Visid Prachuabmoh Building. Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, Acting President of Chulalongkorn University presided over the opening ceremony.

Released: 17-Sep-2024 9:05 PM EDT
Please Join us for CSUF's Convocation Thursday
California State University, Fullerton

Please join us at Cal State Fullerton's Meng Hall on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 11:30 a.m. for President Ronald Rochon's 2024 Convocation.

Newswise: UAlbany Analysis Finds Mobile Phone Distractions Adversely Affect Learning in Young Adults
Released: 17-Sep-2024 1:00 PM EDT
UAlbany Analysis Finds Mobile Phone Distractions Adversely Affect Learning in Young Adults
University at Albany, State University of New York

A new analysis by University at Albany researchers in the School of Education has found that young adults exposed to mobile technology distractions had worse learning outcomes in the classroom compared to those without distractions.

Newswise: TikTok Ban Could Set Precedent for Social Media Free Speech and Privacy, Experts Say
Released: 17-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
TikTok Ban Could Set Precedent for Social Media Free Speech and Privacy, Experts Say
Virginia Tech

The clock is ticking for TikTok, and questions of freedom of speech and national security are on the line. This week, representatives for the popular video-sharing app are arguing in a federal appeals court for its ability to operate in the United States.  A federal law, which goes into effect in January, would ban the app for U.

Released: 17-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: National Voter Registration Day
George Washington University

Since it started in 2012, the team behind the holiday has helped over five million people register to vote for their next trip to the polls. ...

Released: 17-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Constitution Day
George Washington University

The Constitution turns 237 today. ...

Released: 17-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Insight Into Massachusetts Ballot Question 5: Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers
Tufts University

A report released today by the Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) at Tufts University's Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life assesses the likely impact of Massachusetts Ballot Question 5, which would phase out the “tipped minimum wage.” If Question 5 passes, businesses will need to directly pay the full $15 minimum wage for their tipped workers.

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Released: 17-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Student Researcher Examines Effectiveness of 'Systems Thinking' Teaching Approach in Chemical Education
University of Northern Colorado

In his second semester in the University of Northern Colorado's Chemical Education Ph.D. program, Navid Ahmed Sadman has already discovered his passion. He's researching the effectiveness of educating future chemists differently using a "systems thinking" approach.

   


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