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Newswise: Nature authors can now seamlessly share their data
Released: 16-Nov-2022 8:30 AM EST
Nature authors can now seamlessly share their data
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

In a further move to support open research, more journals in the Nature Portfolio – including Nature itself – will now provide authors with the opportunity to openly share their data, thanks to an integration with Figshare.

   
Released: 15-Nov-2022 8:00 PM EST
Little objective evidence to show effectiveness of learner-centred teaching methods, study warns
University of Exeter

There is currently relatively little objective evidence that the much-promoted “learner-centred” approach to teaching is effective, according to new research.

 
Newswise: Iowa State maintains strong entrepreneurship ranking
Released: 15-Nov-2022 4:10 PM EST
Iowa State maintains strong entrepreneurship ranking
Iowa State University

ISU ranked 11th in the nation and 4th in the Midwest in The Princeton Review’s 2023 annual survey of undergraduate schools for entrepreneurship studies. Along with a major and cross-disciplinary minor in entrepreneurship, Iowa State offers a wide variety of experiential learning opportunities for students.

   
Newswise: CSU’s Dilcie Perez Tapped for Statewide Task Force to Advance Housing Security
Released: 15-Nov-2022 12:45 PM EST
CSU’s Dilcie Perez Tapped for Statewide Task Force to Advance Housing Security
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Perez is working collectively with campuses to provide financial support to students for housing, reduce homelessness among the CSU community and address the immediate basic needs crises.

Released: 15-Nov-2022 12:35 PM EST
The Changing Face of Agriculture
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

How the CSU is leading the ag industry to a sustainable future.

Newswise: UCLA Library Connects Sciences Collections to UCLA Nursing Students for Real-World Impact
Released: 15-Nov-2022 12:35 PM EST
UCLA Library Connects Sciences Collections to UCLA Nursing Students for Real-World Impact
UCLA School of Nursing

Inese Verzemnieks knows that the information nurses give patients after a medical procedure can be the difference between a good recovery and a return trip to the hospital.

   
Released: 15-Nov-2022 10:05 AM EST
Canisius College Sets a New Standard
Canisius University

Canisius President Steve K. Stoute announced that the college will adopt a test-free policy for undergraduate admissions. The new policy removes all consideration of standardized tests (SAT and ACT) in the evaluation of admission to the college.

14-Nov-2022 1:30 PM EST
Study: Teachers Experienced More Anxiety than Healthcare Workers During the Pandemic
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Teachers experienced significantly more anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic than healthcare, office, and other workers, according to new research released today.

Newswise: Teachers must stand up to bullying of LBGTQIA+ students
Released: 14-Nov-2022 8:05 PM EST
Teachers must stand up to bullying of LBGTQIA+ students
University of South Australia

Unconscious bias and gender stereotypes are preventing teachers from intervening when they see LGBTQIA+ students being bullied, researchers from the University of South Australia say.

Newswise: CFES Global Conference Produces Innovative Ways to Succeed in Education and Workforce in Post Pandemic World
Released: 14-Nov-2022 12:45 PM EST
CFES Global Conference Produces Innovative Ways to Succeed in Education and Workforce in Post Pandemic World
CFES Brilliant Pathways

The enormous challenges facing K-12 and higher education and a turbulent job market were met with innovative ideas and new methods for success by leaders in both sectors at the CFES “New Beginnings” Global Conference on Nov. 7-8 at the Sagamore Resort.

Released: 14-Nov-2022 10:35 AM EST
From Malawi to the world - a new grassroots glossary to improve communications in international development work
University of Portsmouth

A new project aims to improve communications between communities and those involved in international development work.

Released: 14-Nov-2022 10:05 AM EST
Preventing the next pandemic: Leaders of Pacific Rim Universities meet in Bangkok, Thailand
Newswise

Hosted by Chulalongkorn University the APRU APEC University Leaders' Forum 2022 is the first post-pandemic in-person APEC meeting held to foster high-level dialogue between CEOs, policy leaders, university presidents, and top researchers. This event begins Nov 15 at 9 PM EST.

       
Newswise: Rutgers Faculty Receives Abraham Lilienfeld Award in Recognition of Teaching
Released: 14-Nov-2022 10:05 AM EST
Rutgers Faculty Receives Abraham Lilienfeld Award in Recognition of Teaching
Rutgers School of Public Health

Stephanie Shiau, PhD, MPH, an assistant professor in the Rutgers School of Public Health’s Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, received the 2022 Abraham Lilienfeld Award from the American Public Health Association Epidemiology Section.

Newswise: Chula Student Teams Win First and Second Runner-up Prizes in TSX Youth Award Program 2022
Released: 14-Nov-2022 8:55 AM EST
Chula Student Teams Win First and Second Runner-up Prizes in TSX Youth Award Program 2022
Chulalongkorn University

Congratulations to Chula student teams from the Student in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Club, Chula Business School and the Faculty of Science for winning first and second runner-up places in TSX Youth Award Program 2022. The competition was a part of the events at the Thailand Sustainability Expo 2022 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center on September 30, 2022.

Newswise: Marie Lynn Miranda named chancellor of the University of Illinois Chicago
Released: 11-Nov-2022 12:15 PM EST
Marie Lynn Miranda named chancellor of the University of Illinois Chicago
University of Illinois Chicago

Pending formal approval by the Board of Trustees at its Nov. 17 meeting, Miranda will take office on July 5, 2023, as the 10th chancellor of UIC.

Newswise: Chula Ranked Top in Thailand and No. 5 in ASEAN by QS Sustainability 2023
Released: 11-Nov-2022 8:55 AM EST
Chula Ranked Top in Thailand and No. 5 in ASEAN by QS Sustainability 2023
Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University has been ranked as the top university in Thailand and No.5 in ASEAN by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Sustainability 2023, released on October 26, 2022.

Released: 10-Nov-2022 4:40 PM EST
New center empowers climate storytellers across the communications landscape
USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

USC Annenberg launched the Center for Climate Journalism and Communication to empower journalists and communications professionals to understand climate science, to capture its effects, particularly when felt disproportionately in under-resourced communities, and to drive action that preserves the health of our planet.

   
Newswise: SU Study Buddy Play Packs Aid Student, Faculty Parents
Released: 10-Nov-2022 1:10 PM EST
SU Study Buddy Play Packs Aid Student, Faculty Parents
Salisbury University

Salisbury University students love the Guerrieri Academic Commons, but for those with children, finding time to study there can be a challenge. SU Libraries is making that a little easier with Study Buddy Playtime Packs to occupy younger study partners while their parents focus on academics.

Released: 10-Nov-2022 12:20 PM EST
USC Awards First-of-Its-Kind Innovation Prize
USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

The annual Ameri Prize is a first-of-its-kind award to recognize U.S. public diplomacy professionals who devise innovative and scalable strategies for advancing foreign policy and international cooperation. The program was launched by CPD in collaboration with the State Department in 2021. It has been endowed by Goli Ameri, entrepreneur and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs. The inaugural prize honored two U.S. diplomats for exceptional innovation and creativity in countering disinformation in Poland.

Released: 9-Nov-2022 3:10 PM EST
Brookhaven Lab Integrates the Rising STEM Scholars Program
Brookhaven National Laboratory

As a way to give students the resources and momentum to embark on a deeper exploration of their interests throughout high school, Brookhaven Lab’s Office of Educational Programs (OEP) began hosting the DOE Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS)-funded Rising STEM Scholars program.

   
Released: 9-Nov-2022 10:20 AM EST
Launch of Beyond the Project Horizon Journal
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

The Center for Project Management Innovation at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in Pennsylvania has established an academic journal, Beyond the Project Horizon Journal of Project Management Innovation. The journal will provide insight into the future of the project profession as a platform for research articles, case studies, and white papers in research or a specific topic that presents a solution to a problem within the project industry. The journal will provide information from a practical perspective about trends, new tools, and new methods and peeks over the horizon on all topics about the project profession.

Released: 9-Nov-2022 9:00 AM EST
Sorenson Impact Center Introduces Innovative Dashboard to Empower Higher Education Institutions to Achieve Diversity Goals
University of Utah

Seeking ways to improve dramatically equity outcomes for students in higher education through better data science, the Sorenson Impact Center (SIC) today announced the launch of its MAPS Institutional Equity Outcomes Dashboard, a new platform that helps institutions of higher learning more easily understand their own college or university’s data on enrollment, retention, and graduation.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 5:30 PM EST
CSU Among the Top in Social Mobility Across the Nation
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Multiple California State University campuses have again placed among the nation's top performers in economic mobility in CollegeNET's 2022 “Social Mobility index" (SMI), showcasing the unparalleled value of a CSU degree in elevating the economic trajectory of alumni and their families.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 10:30 AM EST
Stony Brook University School of Nursing Continuing Professional Development
Stony Brook University, School of Nursing

Join the School of Nursing at Stony Brook University on November 15, 2022 from 12 - 1pm, for an event titled, Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Addressing the Latest Evidence Based Guidelines.

Newswise: Renowned neuroscientist will lead Tulane Brain Institute as new Presidential Chair
Released: 8-Nov-2022 10:25 AM EST
Renowned neuroscientist will lead Tulane Brain Institute as new Presidential Chair
Tulane University

Matthew Dalva will succeed Jill Daniel, who has been head of the Brain Institute since its inception in 2016.

   
Newswise: FAU Awarded $1.8 Million Grant to Improve Pre-K English Proficiency
Released: 8-Nov-2022 8:30 AM EST
FAU Awarded $1.8 Million Grant to Improve Pre-K English Proficiency
Florida Atlantic University

“PRAISE, Preparing for Readiness and Academic Improvement for pre-School English Learners.” PRAISE is designed to improve the quality of instruction for English language learners and enhance educators’ ability to support preschool English language learners’ readiness for kindergarten. FAU is one of 44 institutions nationwide selected to receive this grant in 2022.

Newswise: Veterans’ Voices
Released: 7-Nov-2022 1:25 PM EST
Veterans’ Voices
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

The California State University joins the nation in celebrating Veterans Day on November 11, a day to honor those who have served in our country’s armed forces.

 
Newswise: RPI to Launch Douglas A. Mercer ’77 Innovation and Exploration Laboratory
Released: 7-Nov-2022 10:15 AM EST
RPI to Launch Douglas A. Mercer ’77 Innovation and Exploration Laboratory
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will launch the Douglas A. Mercer ’77 Innovation and Exploration Laboratory at 10:30 a.m. on November 9 at the Russell Sage Dining Hall.

Newswise: University of Redlands President Elected to Serve on the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities Executive Committee
Released: 4-Nov-2022 7:05 PM EDT
University of Redlands President Elected to Serve on the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities Executive Committee
University of Redlands

During its annual business meeting, the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) elected University of Redlands President Krista L. Newkirk to serve on its Executive Committee. President Newkirk joins University of Redlands Trustee Eugene “Mitch” Mitchell and former Redlands Trustee Fran Inman on the committee working to further AICCU’s agenda on higher education policy.

Released: 3-Nov-2022 2:25 PM EDT
2022 Chicago Quantum Summit to Gather Quantum Leaders Defining the Emerging Field on Nov. 14-15
University of Chicago

Experts in quantum information science and engineering will come together on November 14-15 in Chicago to share their insights and experiences from the forefront of this growing field. The fifth annual Chicago Quantum Summit, hosted by the Chicago Quantum Exchange, will convene academic, government, and industry leaders in quantum information science and engineering.

   
Newswise: APRU APEC University Leaders’ Forum 2022
Released: 3-Nov-2022 8:55 AM EDT
APRU APEC University Leaders’ Forum 2022
Chulalongkorn University

The APRU (the Association of Pacific Rim Universities) and Chulalongkorn University cordially invite all interested persons to attend the APRU APEC University Leaders' Forum 2022 on 16 November 2022 from 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. (GMT+7), either in person or online.

Released: 2-Nov-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Study: Schools’ Social Media Posts May Be Compromising Student Privacy
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

U.S. schools and school districts have shared an estimated 4.9 million posts that include identifiable images of students on public Facebook pages, unintentionally putting student privacy at risk, according to a new study.

Newswise: AAMC Awards Dean Stanton Posthumous Honor
Released: 1-Nov-2022 10:30 AM EDT
AAMC Awards Dean Stanton Posthumous Honor
Hackensack Meridian Health

Special Recognition Award goes to late dean for a lifetime in medical education

Newswise: CSU Partners with California Volunteers to Benefit Students and Communities
Released: 31-Oct-2022 2:55 PM EDT
CSU Partners with California Volunteers to Benefit Students and Communities
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Students serve California and gain relevant experience for future careers through the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program.

Newswise: UA Little Rock Receives $800K NSA Grant to Expand Cybersecurity Education, Standardize National Curriculum Guidelines
Released: 31-Oct-2022 9:05 AM EDT
UA Little Rock Receives $800K NSA Grant to Expand Cybersecurity Education, Standardize National Curriculum Guidelines
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock, a leader in cybersecurity education, has received a nearly $800,000 grant from the National Security Agency (NSA) to expand a national cybersecurity education program for teachers, as well as develop a standardized curriculum to build pathways for cybersecurity education between high schools and colleges.

Released: 28-Oct-2022 4:30 PM EDT
UA Little Rock Receives $150,000 NSA Grant to Host Cybersecurity Educational Program Across Arkansas
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a nearly $150,000 grant from the National Security Agency to hold a year’s worth of free cybersecurity educational events for junior high and high school students in Arkansas. UA Little Rock will partner with Philander Smith College to host the 2nd Arkansas GenCyber Strength Training camp in Arkansas, which will support the state’s long-term investment in secondary school cybersecurity education.

Released: 27-Oct-2022 7:15 PM EDT
Lack of Support to Tackle School Non-Attendance Leads Parents to Lose Faith in the Education System, Study Shows
University of Exeter

Some parents have “lost all faith” in the education system because of a lack of support to tackle children’s non-attendance from teachers and local authorities, a new study warns.

Newswise: UC San Diego Named Among World’s Top 20 Universities by U.S. News and World Report
Released: 27-Oct-2022 6:55 PM EDT
UC San Diego Named Among World’s Top 20 Universities by U.S. News and World Report
University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego has been ranked among the top 20 universities in the world, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2022-2023 Best Global Universities.

Released: 27-Oct-2022 12:05 PM EDT
Music class in sync with higher math scores — but only at higher-income schools, PSU study finds
Portland State University

Daniel Mackin Freeman, a doctoral candidate in sociology, and Dara Shifrer, an associate professor of sociology, used a large nationally representative dataset to see which types of arts classes impact math achievement and how it varies based on the socio-economic composition of the school.

Released: 27-Oct-2022 10:00 AM EDT
Pennsylvania Department of Education Awards Asset Inc. State Funding to Expand Its Partnerships to Advance Learning in STEM (PALS) Program
ASSET Inc. (Achieving Student Success through Excellence in Teaching)

Recognizing the value of ASSET Inc.’s innovative approach to high-dosage tutoring for both K-12 students and the teachers of tomorrow, the Pennsylvania Department of Education has awarded $275,000 in new state funding to the educational improvement nonprofit’s PALS (Partnerships to Advance Learning in STEM) initiative.

Newswise: Chula Virtual Open House for the 2023 Admission of International Undergraduate Programs
Released: 27-Oct-2022 8:55 AM EDT
Chula Virtual Open House for the 2023 Admission of International Undergraduate Programs
Chulalongkorn University

Get answers to your questions about Chula’s international undergraduate programs and information on the admissions process by joining our Virtual Open House for the 2023 admissions of international undergraduate programs this November.

Released: 26-Oct-2022 2:00 PM EDT
Automatic Text Simplification: Efficacy in the Foreign Language Classroom
Pusan National University

For students learning a second or foreign language, text is often simplified to ensure that they can comprehend it well enough to understand the core message.

   
Released: 26-Oct-2022 12:05 PM EDT
AACN Rounds with Leadership: Turning 10: Celebrating the Graduate Nursing Student Academy
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

Since its launch a decade ago, the GNSA has been an integral part of AACN. Membership is fast approaching 10,000 students with representatives from more than 85% of nursing schools offering graduate degree programs.

Newswise: BGSU Research Explores Reasons for – and Possible Solutions to – Widespread World Language Educator Shortage
24-Oct-2022 12:00 PM EDT
BGSU Research Explores Reasons for – and Possible Solutions to – Widespread World Language Educator Shortage
Bowling Green State University

New research finds the No. 1 reason world language educators chose their path was due to a world language teacher they had in high school, suggesting recruitment of these educators will be paramount in confronting shortages

Newswise: Happily Ever After? A New Chapter for Traditional Fairy Tales
Released: 24-Oct-2022 5:30 PM EDT
Happily Ever After? A New Chapter for Traditional Fairy Tales
University of South Australia

From Little Red Riding Hood to the Ugly Duckling, fairy tales have long been read to children across the ages. Yet despite criticisms of being outdated and sexist, new research shows that fairy tales still hold an important place in primary education.

Released: 24-Oct-2022 2:50 PM EDT
Poor Professional Development May Explain Failure of Push to Promote Physical Health in Schools
University of Cambridge

International efforts to promote children’s physical health in schools are failing because of ineffective teacher professional development, new research suggests.

Released: 24-Oct-2022 2:15 PM EDT
Gift From LaCross Family, Third Largest in UVA Darden History, Further Enhances School’s Top Education Experience
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

The University of Virginia Darden School of Business yesterday announced the third-largest gift in its 67-year history.

Newswise: Action for Equity: Expanding Credit Opportunities
Released: 24-Oct-2022 12:05 PM EDT
Action for Equity: Expanding Credit Opportunities
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

How CSU students can stay on track for graduation by earning course credits during summer and intersession.

Newswise: AERA Releases the Handbook of Research on Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers
Released: 24-Oct-2022 10:05 AM EDT
AERA Releases the Handbook of Research on Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

The American Educational Research Association has released the Handbook of Research on Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers, edited by Conra D. Gist and Travis J. Bristol.



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