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Newswise: The State of Open Data Report 2023: Support for researchers still lacking
Released: 14-Nov-2023 9:00 AM EST
The State of Open Data Report 2023: Support for researchers still lacking
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

In the eighth annual The State of Open Data report released today, almost three quarters of surveyed researchers overwhelmingly said they are still not getting the support they need to share their data openly. Such data highlights the increased need for greater community collaboration and tools to support researchers in the move to sustainable open science practices.

   
Newswise: Call to Action: Recommendations for Securing Black Student Success
Released: 13-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Call to Action: Recommendations for Securing Black Student Success
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Learn more about the 13 recommendations developed by the CSU’s Black Student Success Workgroup.

Released: 12-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Want higher graduation rates? New study shows public spending on families is key
Michigan State University

A new study, conducted in collaboration between researchers at Michigan State University and Central Michigan University, found that public spending on social safety net programs and on education spending each independently impact high school graduation rates, which are a key predictor of health and well-being later in life.

Released: 10-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Want higher graduation rates? New study shows public spending on families is key
Michigan State University

A new study, conducted in collaboration between researchers at Michigan State University and Central Michigan University, found that public spending on social safety net programs and on education spending each independently impact high school graduation rates, which are a key predictor of health and well-being later in life.

Released: 9-Nov-2023 9:30 AM EST
NCUR 2025 to Take Place in Pittsburgh, PA
Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)

The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) has selected the city of Pittsburgh to hold the 2025 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in partnership with Duquesne University and the Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education.

   
9-Nov-2023 9:00 AM EST
Doctoral Degrees Without Borders
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Doctoral students at nine New York City area graduate engineering programs will soon be able to take courses at each other’s institutions without any additional tuition, as part of a new multi-school agreement announced today. 

Newswise: Connecting with kids who don’t want to engage
Released: 9-Nov-2023 1:05 AM EST
Connecting with kids who don’t want to engage
University of South Australia

Angry Birds, Mario Kart, or Animal Crossing ¬– they’re popular digital games that have captured the attention of children the world over.

Released: 8-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EST
Education, Nonprofit & Business Leaders Gather to Chart College and Career Readiness in Uncertain Times
CFES Brilliant Pathways

CFES Brilliant Pathways' 32nd annual conference titled "Accelerating Change: New Frontiers in College and Career Readiness" focused on helping underserved students thrive in higher education and discover rewarding careers.

Newswise: UWF business students pitch stock recommendations for Argo Growth Fund, debate future of cryptocurrency
Released: 8-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
UWF business students pitch stock recommendations for Argo Growth Fund, debate future of cryptocurrency
University of West Florida

Three UWF College of Business students delivered their stock investment recommendations for the University's student-managed Argo Growth Fund at a public presentation yesterday at the UWF Commons Auditorium.

Newswise: Turning 20: Adventure WV guides WVU students toward meaningful relationships, pride in West Virginia
Released: 8-Nov-2023 9:30 AM EST
Turning 20: Adventure WV guides WVU students toward meaningful relationships, pride in West Virginia
West Virginia University

For almost 20 years now, Adventure WV has been an important part of the student experience at West Virginia University, introducing thousands of students to the Mountain State’s outdoor opportunities while helping them make friends and learn new skills.

Newswise: FAU, National Academy of Inventors® Offer Students Intellectual Property Certificate
Released: 8-Nov-2023 8:30 AM EST
FAU, National Academy of Inventors® Offer Students Intellectual Property Certificate
Florida Atlantic University

The certificate program was launched this spring for senior engineering students at FAU, and to date, more than 700 have graduated with the certificate. Through this certificate program, students will gain a broad understanding of intellectual property, and is expected to spur innovation and entrepreneurship at FAU.

Newswise: URI education professor teaming with PBS Kids’ ‘Elinor Wonders Why’ on $3.4M research grant
Released: 7-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EST
URI education professor teaming with PBS Kids’ ‘Elinor Wonders Why’ on $3.4M research grant
University of Rhode Island

KINGSTON, R.I. – Nov. 6, 2023 – Sara Sweetman, associate professor of education at the University of Rhode Island, and the creators of the Emmy-nominated PBS Kids show “Elinor Wonders Why” are enlisting Elinor, a curious little bunny, and her friends Ari and Olive to help break down barriers that girls face in the STEM fields.

Released: 7-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
UWF earns highest ranking to date on ‘Best for Vets’ list
University of West Florida

UWF came in at No. 12 out of 325 schools on the "Best for Vets" college list released by the Military Times. This marks the University’s highest ranking on the list to date.

Newswise: Ocean Pavilion returns to the UN Climate Conference with Call for Ocean Science to Lead Climate Solutions
Released: 6-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Ocean Pavilion returns to the UN Climate Conference with Call for Ocean Science to Lead Climate Solutions
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

A group of the world’s leading ocean scientific, philanthropic, and other stakeholder organizations, led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego, have come together to highlight the global ocean at the upcoming 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30 – Dec. 12, 2023. The conference is expected to host over 70,000 delegates, including heads of state and world leaders, to build consensus and facilitate progress on climate action among 197 countries, the EU and thousands of non-government organizations, companies, youth groups, and other stakeholders focused on efforts to achieve the goals laid out in the Paris Agreement.

   
Newswise: Could fitness tests do more harm than good for Aussie kids?
Released: 5-Nov-2023 7:05 PM EST
Could fitness tests do more harm than good for Aussie kids?
University of South Australia

Beep test or shuttle run - we all remember fitness time trials in school. But did you know that your early experiences of compulsory fitness may have influenced your current views of physical exercise (PE)?

Released: 2-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Teenagers are most likely to seek help for anxiety or depression at the start of the school year, says new study
University of Nottingham

Teenagers in England are more likely to visit their GPs for depression and anxiety in the autumn, according to a new study. The research suggests that support for adolescents around mental health issues should be focused during this time of year.

 
Released: 1-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Albany Law School Launches Online Flex Juris Doctor Program
Albany Law School

Albany Law School is proud to announce that it remains on the cutting edge of legal education and technology with the launch of its new Flex Juris Doctor program. The law school is currently accepting applications with the first class scheduled to begin in August 2024. Overall, the program allows students to pursue a career-changing law degree from wherever they wish, primarily online, and with the flexibility and convenience to accommodate their schedule, without moving or disrupting professional and personal responsibilities.

 
Newswise: Chula Art Education Professor Wins Gold Medal at International Invention Contest in Singapore
Released: 31-Oct-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Chula Art Education Professor Wins Gold Medal at International Invention Contest in Singapore
Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University congratulates Assoc. Prof. Pornthep Lerttevasiri from the Division of Art Education, Faculty of Education, for receiving the Gold Medal in the Industrial Design category at the WorldInvent TM 22+23 Singapore International Invention Show (WoSG), held in Singapore from September 4 to 6, 2023.

Newswise: Chula Professors and Students Shine at Indonesia Inventors Day 2023 with ‘Lantern Craft: Folk Art Innovation for Sustainable Decoration’
Released: 31-Oct-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Chula Professors and Students Shine at Indonesia Inventors Day 2023 with ‘Lantern Craft: Folk Art Innovation for Sustainable Decoration’
Chulalongkorn University

A big round of applause to Chula professors and students for their achievement at the Indonesia Inventors Day 2023 (IID 2023) held from September 16-19.

Released: 30-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Florida Atlantic University Named Fulbright HSI Leader by the U.S. Department of State
Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University has been named as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader for 2023. Each year, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognizes the strong engagement of select Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international academic exchange program.

Released: 30-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
UC Irvine named Fulbright HSI Leader by US State Department for third year
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., Oct. 30, 2023 — The University of California, Irvine has been named a Fulbright HSI Leader for 2023. Each year, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognizes the strong engagement of select Hispanic-serving institutions with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international academic exchange program.

Newswise: Setting an Excellent Example
Released: 30-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Setting an Excellent Example
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

These CSU programs were distinguished by the organization Excelencia in Education for their work serving Latinx students.

Released: 30-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
NSF funds UC Irvine project to improve climate science learning in high schools
University of California, Irvine

The National Science Foundation has awarded an interdisciplinary team from the University of California, Irvine a three-year, $1.6 million grant focused on creating an accessible and equity-centered model for high school environmental engineering education intended to inspire and properly prepare students for careers in this field.

Newswise: Chulalongkorn University’s Institute of Thai Studies Presented the Outstanding Thai Heritage Conservation Agency Award 2023
Released: 30-Oct-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Chulalongkorn University’s Institute of Thai Studies Presented the Outstanding Thai Heritage Conservation Agency Award 2023
Chulalongkorn University

The Institute of Thai Studies, Chulalongkorn University, received the Outstanding Thai Heritage Conservation Agency Award for the year 2023 from the Thai Heritage Conservation Day Steering Committee, Fine Arts Department, on Thai Heritage Conservation Day, April 2, 2023, which is also the anniversary of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s birthday.

Newswise: Chulalongkorn University’s Education Professor Wins Best Woman Inventor Awards in iCAN 2023
Released: 30-Oct-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Chulalongkorn University’s Education Professor Wins Best Woman Inventor Awards in iCAN 2023
Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University congratulates Assoc. Prof. Dr. Racchaneekorn Hongphanut, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University, on winning the Best Woman Inventor Awards in iCAN 2023 for the project titled “Metaverse Historicovator for History Learning Media to Promote Self-Directed Learning in The Bani Era” at the 8th International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada, iCAN 2023.

Newswise: Top ranking graduate program for video game development celebrates 20th anniversary
Released: 30-Oct-2023 8:35 AM EDT
Top ranking graduate program for video game development celebrates 20th anniversary
Southern Methodist University

The Guildhall, SMU’s premier graduate-level video game development program, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this November. With a highly experienced faculty and specializations in all four cornerstones of game development, the program has helped hundreds of students achieve rewarding careers in the gaming industry.

Newswise: High engagement, high return: the secret to student success
Released: 29-Oct-2023 4:30 PM EDT
High engagement, high return: the secret to student success
University of South Australia

High engagement, high return. That’s the advice from education experts at the University of South Australia for teachers looking to improve student outcomes.

Newswise: Museum of Natural History Chulalongkorn University and Chulalongkorn University’s Natural History Museum of Nan Awarded Outstanding Glorified Thai Museum Award 2023
Released: 27-Oct-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Museum of Natural History Chulalongkorn University and Chulalongkorn University’s Natural History Museum of Nan Awarded Outstanding Glorified Thai Museum Award 2023
Chulalongkorn University

Museum of Natural History Chulalongkorn University and Chulalongkorn University’s Natural History Museum of Nan were awarded the Outstanding Glorified Thai Museum Award 2023 with the theme of Museum and Learning Center & SDGs17.

Released: 25-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Empowering Families in Kissimmee: Supermatt and LaundryCares Foundation Host Free Laundry and Literacy Day
LaundryCares Foundation

LaundryCares Foundation announce a collaborative initiative with Supermatt

 
Newswise: UWF teams take first and second place at HR Florida Conference Student Case Competition
Released: 25-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
UWF teams take first and second place at HR Florida Conference Student Case Competition
University of West Florida

Congratulations to a #UWF graduate team for placing first and an undergraduate team for placing second at the HR Conference Student Case Competition that was held during the annual HR Florida Leadership Conference in Orlando.

Newswise: Rounds with Leadership: Standing Against Violence and Hate
Released: 25-Oct-2023 9:30 AM EDT
Rounds with Leadership: Standing Against Violence and Hate
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

AACN unequivocally condemns all acts of terrorism, violence, and discrimination.

Released: 24-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Saint Louis University, Lincoln University Partner to Create Accelerated Student Pathways in Strategic Intelligence and Cybersecurity
Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University and Lincoln University announce a partnership that will benefit students in STEM fields and serve as an engine for workforce and educational development in Missouri.

23-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Study: School Debate Programs Linked to Improvements in Academic Achievement, Graduation Rates, and College Enrollment
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Participating in policy debate programs in middle and high school is associated with improvements in English language arts (ELA) achievement and increases in the likelihood that students graduate from high school and enroll in postsecondary education, according to new research.

Newswise: Student doctor writes mystery novel
Released: 23-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Student doctor writes mystery novel
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Second-year PCOM South Georgia medical student Jada Glenn turned her creative writing hobby into her first published mystery novel.

Released: 23-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
UC Irvine welcomes second class of College Corps fellows
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., Oct. 23, 2023 — A second class of #CaliforniansForAll College Corps participants from the University of California, Irvine has been officially welcomed at a campus-led launch event for the 2023-24 academic year. “In the first year, the 70 inaugural UCI College Corps fellows served at 20 community host partner sites spanning nine cities in Orange County and completed a total of 25,189 service and training hours,” said Sherwynn Umali, Student Affairs deputy chief of staff.

Released: 22-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
UMD Smith, Montgomery College Initiate Pathway to a Business Analytics Masters
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business is collaborating with a regional community college for a unique pathway to a business analytics master’s degree to help meet a growing demand for professionals in that field.

   
Released: 20-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Harsh workplace climate is pushing women out of academia
University of Colorado Boulder

Women faculty are more likely to leave academia than men faculty throughout all career stages in U.S. universities, University of Colorado Boulder researchers revealed in the most comprehensive analysis of retention in academia to date.

Newswise: Study Links School Redistricting to Higher Rates of Firearm Violence in Urban Communities
18-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Study Links School Redistricting to Higher Rates of Firearm Violence in Urban Communities
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Adjustments in school boundaries and other forms of school redistricting have been linked to spikes in shooting-related injuries in urban areas, according to new study results being presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

   
Released: 20-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
An algorithm predicts the academic performance of distance education students
University of Cordoba

A team from the University of Cordoba has designed a model, based on fuzzy logic, that predicts the performance of online education students, dividing them into 4 categories and helping professors give more personalized assistance to each student, tailored to their situations

Newswise: New Curricula to Set the Story Straight About Native American History in Illinois
Released: 20-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
New Curricula to Set the Story Straight About Native American History in Illinois
College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

A multidisciplinary effort involving the Department of History and the College of Education is working on a website and curricula to be used in all public schools in Illinois to educate students about the history of Native Americans in the state.

Newswise: Aboriginal bush foods garden: Growing culture from the ROOTS up
Released: 19-Oct-2023 7:05 PM EDT
Aboriginal bush foods garden: Growing culture from the ROOTS up
University of South Australia

A bush foods garden cultivated in the heart of Barngala Country is hoping to grow cultural connectedness among young Aboriginal people in a move to positively affect their health and life trajectories.

Newswise: UTEP Breaks Ground on Texas Western Hall, New $110M Learning Complex
Released: 19-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
UTEP Breaks Ground on Texas Western Hall, New $110M Learning Complex
University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas at El Paso broke ground on Texas Western Hall — a new $110 million building that will provide cutting-edge learning spaces for UTEP students.

Released: 19-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Grouping English learners in classrooms yields no benefit in reading development, new study finds
New York University

Research casts doubt on longtime academic practice of segregating students with limited English proficiency

Newswise: 'It's Nothing Short of a Miracle'
Released: 18-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
'It's Nothing Short of a Miracle'
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

A teacher, a pharmacist, a public health advocate and a diabetes care and education specialist, Mandy Reece, PharmD, is adding one more title to her resume. Recently diagnosed with breast cancer, Reece has become even more adamant about advocating for yearly mammograms for adult women.

Released: 18-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Open access: Need to move away from transformative agreements
Stockholm University

Sweden is far ahead when it comes to promoting open access to scholarly publications. But there is risk of getting stuck in a permanent transformation that favours large commercial publishers. A new report from the Association of Swedish Higher Education Institutions develops a strategy on how to work in negotiations with the publishers

Newswise: Pharmacy and Medical Students Participate in Rite of Passage
Released: 18-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Pharmacy and Medical Students Participate in Rite of Passage
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Friday the 13th was a great October day for 179 PCOM Georgia first year pharmacy and medical students as they crossed the stage at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth to receive their white coats, which symbolize professionalism, compassion and trust.

Newswise: UWF awarded $1.6 million grant to support student-parents
Released: 18-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
UWF awarded $1.6 million grant to support student-parents
University of West Florida

UWF Educational Research Center for Child Development received a $1.6 million, four-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to assist Pell-eligible and Pell-recipient student-parents with the costs of childcare.

Released: 17-Oct-2023 10:05 PM EDT
Missourians Settle the Missour-ee, Missour-uh Debate
Saint Louis University

Politicians have crisscrossed the state for years, sharing their vision for Missour-ee or Missour-uh, depending on where they spoke. Now, as the state celebrates Missouri Day on Wednesday, Missourians have spoken about how they say their state’s name.

Released: 17-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
UC Irvine teams ranked high in Orange County Sustainability Decathlon results
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 — TeamMADE, a sustainable home design and construction crew with student members from the University of California, Irvine and Orange Coast College, placed second overall in the Orange County Sustainability Decathlon, which was held Oct.



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