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Newswise: Linking Diversity at Performing Arts Nonprofits with Marketing, Funding, Location
Released: 26-Jul-2022 9:45 AM EDT
Linking Diversity at Performing Arts Nonprofits with Marketing, Funding, Location
Iowa State University

Researchers tracked changes in the racial makeup and income levels of customers at two dozen nonprofit performing arts organizations over seven years. They then investigated how marketing and other factors, like location and funders, impacted what they define as customer diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

Newswise: Memorial Sloan Kettering Ranked Among the Best Hospitals for Cancer Care by U.S. News & World Report for 33 Consecutive Years
Released: 26-Jul-2022 12:05 AM EDT
Memorial Sloan Kettering Ranked Among the Best Hospitals for Cancer Care by U.S. News & World Report for 33 Consecutive Years
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has been recognized as the number two hospital for cancer care in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its annual Best Hospitals listing. Since these prestigious rankings were established more than 30 years ago, MSK has consistently ranked among the top two cancer hospitals in the country.

Released: 25-Jul-2022 5:55 PM EDT
UCI Esports Announces Fall Addition of Valorant Team
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., July 25, 2022 – The University of California, Irvine will expand its 5-year-old esports program this fall by adding a Valorant team to its existing Overwatch and League of Legends teams. Valorant is a first-person hero shooter video game developed and published by Riot Games that was originally released in June 2020.

Released: 25-Jul-2022 2:05 PM EDT
The Spillover Effect of R&D Funding
University of Oregon

Using investments made by the U.S. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the paper's authors develop a methodology to trace how technology generated by one firm’s R&D “spills over” and benefits other firms across both geographic and technological space.

Newswise: Employee honored for disability inclusion, advocacy
Released: 25-Jul-2022 1:05 PM EDT
Employee honored for disability inclusion, advocacy
Sandia National Laboratories

Heather Spalding, a business lead at Sandia National Laboratories, was recently recognized as an Employee of the Year by CAREERS & the disABLED magazine for her advocacy efforts, professional accomplishments, community outreach initiatives and more.

Released: 25-Jul-2022 10:30 AM EDT
Study Examines Health Benefits of Affordable Housing-Based Services in NYC
Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health

The JPB Foundation has provided a sizeable grant to the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health to fund a three-year study examining the impact of social, environmental, and health-related services in affordable housing settings on residents’ health and quality of life.

Released: 22-Jul-2022 12:50 PM EDT
Companies must invest to avoid a supply chain scandal or pay the price in lost consumers
University of Surrey

If a supply chain scandal does hit, customers want companies they buy from to act – and a combination of actions, not limited to firing their supplier – is the best way to minimise lost consumers. Apologies are not enough.

Newswise: Using AI, UF startup companies boost ailing citrus industry
Released: 21-Jul-2022 4:35 PM EDT
Using AI, UF startup companies boost ailing citrus industry
University of Florida

As news broke that Florida’s citrus industry ended this year’s growing season with its lowest production in eight decades, an unlikely union has formed between two University of Florida startup companies to help reverse the trend.

   
Released: 21-Jul-2022 3:25 PM EDT
Research Examines the Impacts of Rent Regulation and Implications for Inequality
Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School

Luis Quintero, an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, recently conducted a study examining the socioeconomic impacts of rent regulation with colleagues from the University of North Texas and George Washington University.

   
Released: 21-Jul-2022 1:05 PM EDT
What Harry Potter can (and can’t) teach us about economics
Oxford University Press

A new paper in Oxford Open Economics, published by Oxford University Press, explores “Potterian economics”—the economics of the world of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series.

Released: 20-Jul-2022 5:10 PM EDT
Messe Düsseldorf to Promote International “MEDICAlliance” Portfolio at AACC 2022
2022 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

Messe Düsseldorf will participate in the AACC Clinical Lab Expo 2022 in order to promote its “MEDICAlliance” program of regional and international medical trade fairs organized around the globe.

Released: 20-Jul-2022 5:05 PM EDT
MEDICA and COMPAMED 2022 Planning Enters Next Stage Exhibitor Registration Still Possible
2022 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

The planning for the world’s leading medical trade fair MEDICA 2022 as well as for COMPAMED 2022, the No. 1 trade fair for suppliers of the medical technology industry, has entered the next stage. The current number of exhibitor registrations indicates that participation will surpass last year’s results (MEDICA 2021: 3,033; COMPAMED 2021: 490). Exhibitors can still register online for all segments at www.medica.de/2330 and www.compamed.de/2330 MEDICA and COMPAMED will take place concurrently from November 14 – 17, 2022 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Newswise: Sysmex America to Exhibit at AACC 2022: Sysmex Showcase Online and Live at Booth #2802
Released: 20-Jul-2022 1:25 PM EDT
Sysmex America to Exhibit at AACC 2022: Sysmex Showcase Online and Live at Booth #2802
2022 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

Sysmex America products on display throughout the Expo at Booth #2802 in Chicago; Product Demonstrations and Educational Opportunities throughout the Show

Newswise: Florida State University Names New Vice President for Research
Released: 20-Jul-2022 12:35 PM EDT
Florida State University Names New Vice President for Research
Florida State University

Florida State University President Richard McCullough announced Tuesday that Stacey Patterson will serve as the university’s next vice president for research. Patterson, a microbiologist, has served as the vice president for research, outreach and economic development in the University of Tennessee system and as president of the UT Research Foundation since 2017.

Released: 20-Jul-2022 10:05 AM EDT
‘Heroes of Chemistry’ recognized for contributions to health, medicine and more
American Chemical Society (ACS)

The American Chemical Society is honoring industry researchers for developing products that have led to significant advancements in health, medicine and consumer applications. The 2022 winners will be inducted into the Heroes of Chemistry hall of fame, which ACS has sponsored annually since 1996.

   
Released: 20-Jul-2022 9:35 AM EDT
$1.34 Million Grant Reinforces Maryland Smith’s Center for Global Business
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business will focus funding from the U.S. Department of Education on companies’ post-pandemic resilience, competitiveness.

   
Newswise: Which Companies Could Become Maestros of the Metaverse?
Released: 20-Jul-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Which Companies Could Become Maestros of the Metaverse?
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

A new study by world leaders in patent data has revealed the companies that are poised to become the “Maestros of the Metaverse”, conducting the most innovations to underpin the 3D virtual reality space of the near future.

   
Released: 19-Jul-2022 6:05 PM EDT
Eliksa Therapeutics launched with University of Utah’s commercial and clinical-stage regenerative medicine technology
University of Utah

Eliksa Therapeutics, a regenerative medicine company developing novel therapeutics for a range of debilitating diseases, announced today it has launched with investments from the University of Utah (U) and Militia Hill Ventures (MHV) to develop and commercialize multiple clinical programs using the regenerative medicine technology developed at the U.

   
Newswise: UVA Darden Welcomes New Batten Institute Executive Director
Released: 19-Jul-2022 9:50 AM EDT
UVA Darden Welcomes New Batten Institute Executive Director
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

The University of Virginia Darden School of Business has announced that Omar Garriott will join the School as executive director of the Batten Institute.

Newswise: AI Research Helps Businesses Make Better Decisions
Released: 18-Jul-2022 11:05 PM EDT
AI Research Helps Businesses Make Better Decisions
University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide and MTX Group have entered into a research collaboration to develop new insights in machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI).

Released: 18-Jul-2022 3:30 PM EDT
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine is proud to announce its 2022-2023 Board of Directors. The Board was installed at the AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting held July 13-17 in Colorado Springs.

   
Released: 18-Jul-2022 3:10 PM EDT
Fed Stress Test’s Non-Transparency: Why it Hampers Banks
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Maryland Smith risk expert Clifford Rossi explains the extent to which banks are hampered by not getting to see the Federal Reserve’s stress test model and how this can affect the economy.

   
Newswise: WVU engineers advance U.S. Air Force search and rescue missions in hostile territories with unmanned drones
Released: 18-Jul-2022 9:30 AM EDT
WVU engineers advance U.S. Air Force search and rescue missions in hostile territories with unmanned drones
West Virginia University

Through a 21-month, $300,000 project with funding from the Small Business Innovation Research of the U.S. Air Force Laboratory and in partnership with Kinnami Software Corporation, engineers in WVU's Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources are making it possible for combat search and rescue operations to pinpoint isolated personnel without using radio GPS that can be intercepted.

   
Released: 16-Jul-2022 12:05 PM EDT
Firm managers may benefit from transparency in machine-learning algorithms
Carnegie Mellon University

In today’s business world, machine-learning algorithms are increasingly being applied to decision-making processes, which affects employment, education, and access to credit. But firms usually keep algorithms secret, citing concerns over gaming by users that can harm the predictive power of algorithms.

Released: 15-Jul-2022 3:05 PM EDT
Relief from high gas prices is not likely to come from more drilling, as many politicians are demanding
Newswise

U.S oil and gas production is just one of many elements that drive the global oil and gas market.

   
Released: 15-Jul-2022 1:05 PM EDT
Health of the planet can be improved by companies' people-centred growth, says new study
University of Surrey

Using the high-fashion brand Brunello Cucinelli as a case study, researchers recommend shying away from one-off, large events and instead focusing more on embedding sustainability into everyday processes to make a real positive impact on the planet's health.

Released: 14-Jul-2022 2:05 PM EDT
NYU Tandon School of Engineering launches new Chief Information Officer (CIO) Program
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

The New York University Tandon School of Engineering is launching its inaugural Chief Information Officer (CIO) Program to provide senior technology leaders and CIOs with the tools, frameworks, and insights needed to advance their careers into executive leadership roles. The program is being launched in collaboration with Emeritus, the global leader in making world-class professional education accessible and affordable, and enrollment is now open for a September 2022 start.

Released: 14-Jul-2022 2:05 PM EDT
One-Hit Wonder: How Awards, Recognition Decrease Inventors Creativity
Washington University in St. Louis

New research from Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis has identified one reason why some first-time producers struggle to repeat their initial creative productions while others go on to continually produce creative works.

Released: 14-Jul-2022 12:00 PM EDT
10 scientists elected leaders of the ASBMB
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)

Voting members of the scientific society chose a new secretary, re-elected three people to the governing council, and selected new committee members.

Released: 13-Jul-2022 3:05 PM EDT
Elon Musk’s Irony: Bots, the Impetus to Abandon His Twitter Deal, Have Propelled Tesla
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Maryland Smith’s David Kirsch, who is researching pro-Tesla Twitter bots, describes the irony in Elon Musk’s stated reason for moving to abandon his $44 billion Twitter purchase agreement.

Released: 12-Jul-2022 4:05 PM EDT
New Study Reveals Benefits of Hybrid Working for Disabled Workers but Some Fear Choice Between Health and Career Progression
Lancaster University

Eighty-five per cent of disabled workers in the UK say they are more productive working from home, new research by the Work Foundation reveals.

   
Released: 12-Jul-2022 3:50 PM EDT
Musk’s Buyer’s Remorse and Potential Deal Outcomes
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Elon Musk’s move to abandon his $44 billion offer to buy Twitter is less about bot traffic and more about Musk’s buyer’s remorse for agreeing to too high a purchase price, explains Maryland Smith finance expert David Kass

Released: 11-Jul-2022 6:15 PM EDT
Organization Launched, Executive Team Hired to Lead Binational San Diego-Tijuana World Design Capital 2024
University of California San Diego

Following a successful joint bid for World Design Capital 2024 (WDC 2024), the UC San Diego Design Lab (Design Lab), Design Forward Alliance (DFA), Burnham Center for Community Advancement (BCCA), city of San Diego (San Diego) and city of Tijuana (Tijuana), today announced the creation of a new, 501c3 organization to coordinate the binational initiative. The new organization, the San Diego-Tijuana World Design Capital 2024, also announced its executive leadership team, which will guide the nonprofit organization and provide oversight and direction for community involvement, planning, preparation and execution of the year-long 2024 World Design Capital initiative.

Released: 11-Jul-2022 6:05 PM EDT
Lanzamiento público de la Organización, se contrata equipo ejecutivo para liderar la Capital Mundial del Diseño Binacional San Diego-Tijuana 2024
University of California San Diego

Dando seguimiento a la exitosa designación para La Capital Mundial del Diseño 2024 (WDC 2024), Encabezado por UC San Diego Design Lab (Laboratorio de Diseño), Design Forward Alliance (DFA), Burnham Center for Community Advancement (BCCA), Ciudad de San Diego (San Diego) y la Ciudad de Tijuana, el dia de hoy se anuncio la nueva organización 501c3 que se creo para poder llevar a cabo la iniciativa binacional. La nueva organización, Capital Mundial del Diseño 2024 de San Diego-Tijuana, también anuncio su equipo de liderazgo ejecutivo, que es el que guiará a la organización sin fines de lucro y brindará la supervisión y dirección para la gestión, planificación, preparación y ejecucción de la Capital Mundial del Diseño 2024 que se llevará a cabo durante todo el año.

Released: 11-Jul-2022 3:50 PM EDT
How Can Deficits Be Avoided at Major Sporting Events?
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

The World Cycling Championships in Bergen in 2017 had budgeted slightly more than €16.5 million in both revenues and costs. They missed the mark on both counts, and the event incurred a € 5.8 million deficit.

Released: 8-Jul-2022 12:40 PM EDT
Sweetened Beverage Taxes Produce Net Economic Benefits for Lower-Income Communities
University of Washington

New research led by University of Washington professors James Krieger and Melissa Knox found that sweetened beverage taxes redistributed dollars from higher- to lower-income households.

   
Released: 6-Jul-2022 1:55 PM EDT
New Study Appears to Have the Answer to One of F1’s Oldest Questions: Which Is More Important Car and Team, or Driver?
Taylor & Francis

80-20 rule of car being most important factor to success, dismissed using statistical modelling and race analysis across eight seasons.

   


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