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Newswise: University Receives $5 Million from U.S. Army Research Office to Combat Adversarial Information Campaigns
26-Nov-2023 6:00 AM EST
University Receives $5 Million from U.S. Army Research Office to Combat Adversarial Information Campaigns
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Dr. Nitin Agarwal, founding director of the Collaboration for Social Media and Online Behavioral Studies (COSMOS) Research Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has received $5 million from the Army Research Office to evaluate and defend against emerging socio-cognitive threats.

Newswise:Video Embedded ai-for-academia-digital-science-acquires-writefull-to-empower-researchers-and-publishers
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Released: 21-Nov-2023 8:30 AM EST
AI for academia: Digital Science acquires Writefull to empower researchers and publishers
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

Digital Science announces it has fully acquired the AI-based academic language service Writefull, which assists users worldwide with all aspects of their scholarly writing.

     
Released: 20-Nov-2023 10:05 PM EST
First Nations Dance: Delivering Aboriginal content in the Australian curriculum
University of South Australia

All children should have the opportunity to explore and engage with Aboriginal knowledges and cultures. But with 95% of pre-service teachers in university from Anglo-Australian backgrounds, delivering culturally responsive First Nations content can be a complex task.

Released: 20-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Ocean Pavilion Partners Unveil COP28 Dubai Ocean Declaration in Advance of UN Climate Conference
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Partners of the Ocean Pavilion at COP28 and associated stakeholders are calling on world leaders to recognize the importance of the ocean in climate and support efforts to expand and improve ocean observations worldwide, including expanding coverage in under-observed regions via the just announced COP28 Dubai Ocean Declaration.

Released: 20-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
Saint Louis University, Taylor Geospatial Institute Ramp Up Hiring of Geospatial Faculty
Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University will hire 20 new faculty members in core geospatial science and related fields in an ambitious cluster hiring initiative. The new positions, which will be filled over a three-year span, will be hired in collaboration with the Taylor Geospatial Institute.

Newswise: CDC grant targets Kentucky’s tobacco-related health disparities  
Released: 17-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
CDC grant targets Kentucky’s tobacco-related health disparities  
University of Kentucky

A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant targeting tobacco-related health disparities has been awarded for a program designed by Melinda Ickes, Ph.D., a University of Kentucky College of Education professor of health promotion.   

Released: 17-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
MSU partners with Michigan State Police to create school safety modules
Michigan State University

Michigan State University education experts partnered with the Michigan State Police Office of School Safety to develop a series of six asynchronous courses to improve school safety.

Released: 16-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Op-ed: The Case for Enterprise Risk Management in Higher Education
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Colleges and universities are not immune to major risk events. The complexity of institutions of higher education and the diversity of risks they face requires academic administrations to develop enterprise risk management (ERM) functions and frameworks.

   
Released: 16-Nov-2023 6:05 AM EST
Young people less likely to study at university if mother has maternal depression
University of Bristol

Young people whose mothers experienced periods of depression during their lifetime were less likely to study at university, new research led by the University of Bristol has found. The study is published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.

Newswise: Shark fear: Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water…
Released: 15-Nov-2023 8:05 PM EST
Shark fear: Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water…
University of South Australia

It’s one of the most famous taglines in film history, immortalising sharks as ruthless predators. But beyond the horror generated by Spielberg’s Jaws series, a persistent fear of sharks remains, with consequences that extend into reality.

14-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
New research finds young disabled people experience institutional discrimination and stigmatisation in mainstream schools in England.
University of Warwick

Disabled young people in England face discrimination in schools and are less likely to achieve level 2 qualifications.

 
Released: 15-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EST
Saint Louis University Helps Students Thrive with Sensory Room
Saint Louis University

SLU’s sensory room, located in the Busch Student Center, is a safe space designed to provide room for individuals with a sensory processing disorder to decompress and cope with sensory issues in a productive way.

Newswise: Argonne introduces new hydropower activity for STEM  fests
Released: 15-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
Argonne introduces new hydropower activity for STEM fests
Argonne National Laboratory

This fall, when students visit a local STEM fest (a fair themed around science, technology, engineering and mathematics), if the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory has been invited to participate at that event, the students will discover that Argonne offers a fun activity to explore at STEM fests: hydropower.

   
Newswise: MBA program at Binghamton University, State University of New York earns STEM designation
Released: 15-Nov-2023 8:05 AM EST
MBA program at Binghamton University, State University of New York earns STEM designation
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The nationally ranked Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Binghamton University, State University of New York's School of Management recently earned a STEM designation, reflecting the increased importance of data analytics and technology in all facets of the business curriculum.

Released: 14-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
American University Honored Local Changemaker at 2023 President’s Circle Celebration
American University

American University recognized its most generous donors this evening at the President’s Circle event for their leadership giving and unwavering commitment to AU. As is tradition, the event included a presentation of AU’s highest honor, the Cyrus A. Ansary Medal.

Released: 14-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
How teachers would handle student violence against educators
Ohio State University

For the first time, teachers in a nationwide study have told researchers what strategies they think work best to deal with student violence against educators. Teachers rated suspending or expelling students as the least effective way of addressing violence, despite the popularity of “zero tolerance” policies in many school districts.

Released: 14-Nov-2023 9:30 AM EST
2024 AU Sine Institute of Policy & Politics Fellows and Distinguished Lecturers Soar From the Halls of Government to the Frontiers of Space
American University

The Sine Institute of Policy & Politics at American University 2024 class of Spring Fellows and Distinguished Lecturers brings together changemakers from government, business, space exploration, foreign policy, advocacy, and the media.

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.



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