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Newswise: UTEP Establishes Collaboration with DoD, NSA to Help Enhance U.S. Semiconductor Workforce
Released: 20-Sep-2024 5:05 PM EDT
UTEP Establishes Collaboration with DoD, NSA to Help Enhance U.S. Semiconductor Workforce
University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas at El Paso announced new collaborations with the Department of Defense and the National Security Agency that support research and training to strengthen the nation’s leadership in semiconductor, or microchips, technology.

Released: 20-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
MSU Expert: Political Polarization in US Has Increased Due to Diploma Divide
Michigan State University

With under two months until the presidential election, political polarization is high and rising. A key reason is the increasing educational differences between the two political parties, according to a new book from a Michigan State University political science professor.

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Released: 20-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Curious by Nature: Dr. Bruce Greyson - Lessons from Near-Death Experiences
Newswise

Dr. Bruce Greyson is a distinguished professor emeritus of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Virginia. With an academic journey spanning over half a century, Dr. Greyson has dedicated a significant portion of his career to the study of near-death experiences (NDEs).

   
Released: 20-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Increasing the Number of Youth in Sports Could Improve Health, Save $80B
Michigan State University

A first-of-its-kind study suggests increasing the percentage of youth in the United States who participate in sports to meet a Healthy People 2030 goal could save the nation $80 billion in direct medical costs and productivity losses and deliver more than 1.8 million more quality years of life to Americans.

 
Released: 20-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Increasing the Number of Youth in Sports Could Improve Health, Save $80B
Michigan State University

A first-of-its-kind study suggests increasing the percentage of youth in the United States who participate in sports to meet a Healthy People 2030 goal could save the nation $80 billion in direct medical costs and productivity losses and deliver more than 1.8 million more quality years of life to Americans.

 
Released: 20-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Second week of Google vs. DOJ Adtech Antitrust Trial
George Washington University

The AP reports that the DOJ contends “Google built, acquired and maintains a monopoly over the technology that matches online publishers to advertisers.” ...

Newswise: International Conference and Workshop on Enhancing Well-Being by Realizing Family Dynamics and Promoting Intergenerational Solidarity for an Inclusive Society
Released: 20-Sep-2024 8:55 AM EDT
International Conference and Workshop on Enhancing Well-Being by Realizing Family Dynamics and Promoting Intergenerational Solidarity for an Inclusive Society
Chulalongkorn University

The College of Population Studies, Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with the Department of Older Persons (DOP) under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, organized an international conference and workshop on “Enhancing Well-Being by Realizing Family Dynamics and Promoting Intergenerational Solidarity for an Inclusive Society.

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Released: 19-Sep-2024 10:05 PM EDT
Welcoming Students to a New Reality
University of Miami

A new application for students offered through First Year Directions classes at the University of Miami gives them a chance to experience unique campus activities virtually.

Released: 19-Sep-2024 8:05 PM EDT
How to Fight ‘Technostress’ at Work
University of Colorado Boulder

For many people, constant pings, buzzes and flashes on their phones, computers and other devices are just a normal part of working life—which, thanks to technology, extends to all hours.

     
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Released: 19-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Using Games to Teach Complex Concepts
Rowan University

Using games to teach complex concepts

   
Released: 19-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
MSU Expert: How Adults Can Help Prevent Youth Suicide
Michigan State University

Crystal Cederna is an associate professor in the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health in the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. She has worked with more than 4,000 youth patients and families and sees a clear need for preventive mental health.

Newswise: FAU/Mainstreet USA Poll: Harris Edges Trump; but Democracy, Tariff Doubts Linger
Released: 19-Sep-2024 12:30 PM EDT
FAU/Mainstreet USA Poll: Harris Edges Trump; but Democracy, Tariff Doubts Linger
Florida Atlantic University

A new national poll shows U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris with a narrow lead over former U.S. President Donald Trump. The poll also uncovers complex voter attitudes toward democracy, economic policies, and the impact of celebrity endorsements.

Newswise: New Research Highlights the Unseen Challenges, Adaptations of Adult Daughters During COVID Upheaval for Families
Released: 19-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
New Research Highlights the Unseen Challenges, Adaptations of Adult Daughters During COVID Upheaval for Families
Baylor University

An innovative Baylor University study has shed light on the often-overlooked experiences of women doing “daughtering” in families, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, which created immense challenges in their relationships with parents and other family members.

Released: 19-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
University Statement on Vandalism
George Washington University

University statement on vandalism. ...

Newswise: Play it Forward: Lasting Effects of Pretend Play in Early Childhood
Released: 19-Sep-2024 10:30 AM EDT
Play it Forward: Lasting Effects of Pretend Play in Early Childhood
Florida Atlantic University

As the school year revs up, a renowned child developmental psychologist highlights the robust benefits of pretend play on cognitive, social, and emotional development in children and cautions how “learning through play” has changed with the demands of contemporary society. Given natural selection’s shaping of childhood for the acquisition and refinement of species-adapted social-cognitive skills – much through pretend play – he says it’s unfortunate that modern culture is ignoring the evolved wisdom of how best to educate young children.

Released: 19-Sep-2024 10:00 AM EDT
NYU Tandon Study Finds Political Views, Not Race, Shape Reactions to Mass Shooting Data
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

A new study from NYU Tandon School of Engineering suggests that when it comes to visualizations of mass shooting data, political ideology plays a more significant role in shaping emotional responses than racial identity. The research challenges assumptions about how people interpret data related to gun violence.

   
16-Sep-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Alcohol Use May Co-Occur with Victimization in Young Adult Relationships
Research Society on Alcoholism

Drinking alcohol may predict experiencing physical, psychological, or sexual victimization during or shortly after alcohol use, according to a study published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research.

     
Newswise: Abstract Submission Deadline Extended for APSA 2024 Conference
Released: 19-Sep-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Abstract Submission Deadline Extended for APSA 2024 Conference
Chulalongkorn University

Join us at #APSA2024, taking place at the Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University, under the theme “New Era for ASIA Cities.” The conference will bring together academics, researchers, practitioners, and students in urban and regional planning to share insights, explore cutting-edge methodologies, and foster partnerships aimed at building more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable cities across Asia.

Newswise: ‘Alarming Rise’ in Suicidality Among Black Youth in Chicago’s South Side
18-Sep-2024 10:05 PM EDT
‘Alarming Rise’ in Suicidality Among Black Youth in Chicago’s South Side
Case Western Reserve University

Traditionally, Black Americans have faced a significantly lower risk of suicide compared to their white counterparts. But increasing factors like bullying, community violence, and “neglectful” parenting are contributing to a broader trend of mental health crises among youth in disadvantaged communities, according to a new study led by Case Western Reserve University.



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