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James Boland, an acoustician for SLR Consulting, employed insights from the field of sensory criminology to better understand the unique acoustic needs inside prison environments. By focusing on speech intelligibility, strategic reduction of noise levels, and the incorporation of privacy considerations, acoustic design can significantly improve the overall prison environment. Creating distinct zones within the prison and balancing moments of quiet with activity are essential to fostering a more comfortable and secure space.

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Researchers at Flinders University and the University of South Australia examined whether attending an event virtually or in-person makes a difference to loneliness and social connectedness.

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A study led by Melinda Tasca, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Security Studies at The University of Texas at El Paso, and published in Justice Quarterly, revealed a gender disparity in prison infractions that disproportionately affects women.

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The nation’s 21st Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, will deliver a keynote address at American University’s two fall commencement ceremonies on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

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One of Cornell University’s most popular elective courses, the iconic “Introduction to Wines” has helped generations of Cornellians refine their palates – and knowledge – about the many varieties of wine. Cornell’s first wines course – and the first accredited wines course offered at any American university – launched in 1953 for students in what is now the Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration.

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The Microscopy Suite at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology gets ready to celebrate 25 years of Bugscope. This free, web-based program focuses on science outreach and education by connecting classrooms with microscopists to explore insects under a high-powered microscope.

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Jeff Bewkes, former CEO and chairman of Time Warner, Inc., and Yuri Tschinkel, one of the world’s most distinguished mathematicians, will address the more than 1,000 fall graduates of the Class of 2023 during commencement ceremonies at the Watsco Center on Dec. 14.

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Brogan Morton, founder of Wildlife Imaging Systems, will tell his story to becoming an entrepreneur and provide students with insights as they venture into the entrepreneurial world.

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Just in time for the holidays, the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University is once again opening its doors to the public for its annual art sale. The sale, which runs Friday, December 8, through Sunday, December 10, will include more than 1,700 works created by some 550 alumni, students, faculty, and friends of the school.

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Kevin Reed, Interim Director of Academic, Research and Commercialization Programs for The New York Climate Exchange led by Stony Brook University, has been appointed to the National Academies’ Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate (BASC). Reed was recently named the Associate Provost for Climate and Sustainability Programming and serves as a professor at Stony Brook’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS).

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From electricity usage to piles of presents and an overload of food, this time of year can take a toll on the environment. Virginia Tech sustainability expert  Jennifer Russell says even though it isn’t always what we want to hear during the holidays, it is really the “abundance” that is a challenge for sustainability. “Cutting back on the abundance is one of the most critical things we can do to make the holiday season more sustainable,” says Russell, who shared these five tips.

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Crowdsourcing is an essential component of city management; crews can’t be everywhere at the same time, and they rely on residents to report issues to the proper authorities so they can be addressed.

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With a $2 million commitment, Saint Louis University will establish an endowed deanship for the School of Science and Engineering (SSE). Gregory E. Triplett Jr., Ph.D., who has served as the school's dean since July, has been named as the inaugural holder of the Oliver L. Parks Endowed Deanship.

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The National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA) and partners met with AARP in the summer of 2018 to propose the idea of conducting a national survey, specifically looking at the health and social needs of the urban Native Elder population.

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A new report by researchers at the Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health examines the increased threat of armed insurrection to both public health and the functioning of democracy.

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A new tool developed by researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York will make it easier for clinicians and researchers to measure digital media addiction as new technologies emerge.

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The ongoing mental health crisis is causing significant challenges for many psychologists as they grapple with demand fueled by patients presenting with increasingly severe symptoms year after year, according to APA’s 2023 Practitioner Pulse Survey.

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Aboriginal community housing in Australia’s remote APY Lands will be retrofitted in an innovative pilot project to improve energy efficiency, living conditions and health in the harsh and variable desert climate.

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In a unique case study, UniSA researchers have explored the lived experiences of a self-identified persistent bully – a voice that is scarce in literature – to gain a deeper understanding of the factors that may contribute to this anti-social aggressive behaviour.

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Michael Berkowitz, who heads up the University of Miami’s Climate Resilience Academy, is in Dubai for the United Nation’s 28th Conference of the Parties, the climate summit commonly referred to as COP28. Here’s what’s important to him.

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The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews on holiday related topics. To schedule an interview, please contact [email protected]. Eco-friendly ways to celebrate the holiday From electricity usage to piles of presents, and an overload of food, this time of year can take a toll on the environment.

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An analysis of Fortune 500 company statements after the 2020 police killing of George Floyd finds that donations to social justice groups only conveyed allyship to Black Americans when seen as part of a long-term commitment to diversity.

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Aging is unavoidable, yet most people can maintain and even improve their health and well-being as they grow older if they make lifestyle changes that align with an integrative health approach, a medical expert says.

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The University of Miami graduate and popular social media influencer visited the Miami Herbert Business School as a guest lecturer on Wednesday, offering insight on social media strategies and encouraging students to remain authentic to themselves.

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The 30th annual conference "The Science of Consciousness" will be held at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona from April 22-27, 2024.

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What: Experts from American University are available to discuss the life and legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court. When: December 1, 2023 - ongoing Where: Zoom, FaceTime, in-person Background: American University experts who are available for comments: Amy Dacey is Executive Director of the Sine Institute of Policy & Policy at American University.

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Ayalla Ruvio is an associate professor of marketing and the director of the Master of Science in Marketing Research and Analytics program at MSU, and Forrest Morgeson is an associate professor of marketing in MSU’s Broad College of Business. For the second year in a row, they surveyed more than 500 Americans about their holiday shopping plans, finding that, this year, consumers are excited for deals and looking forward to treating themselves, but they are feeling squeezed by high prices. They answer questions about what this means.

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The annual event brings MBA students and industry leaders together to assess the implications of climate and discuss innovative solutions.

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed two state Senate bills — SB 395 and 396 — into law, which effectively change Michigan’s public school teacher evaluation system. Lara Dixon, assistant professor in K-12 education administration in Michigan State University’s College of Education, answers questions about this change.

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Michigan State University experts are available to comment on many aspects of navigating the holiday season — from the economy and prices, to religion and spirituality, to health and relationships.

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Las resbaladillas o toboganes infantiles forman parte de la diversión del verano. Sin embargo, hay una resbaladilla que se debe evitar cuando llega el calor y es la que se conoce como el “resbalón de verano”. Término que se refiere a la pérdida, durante el largo receso de verano, de las nuevas competencias adquiridas por los niños durante el año escolar.

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Os escorregadores fazem parte das brincadeiras de verão, e as crianças se divertem quando deslizam por eles. Entretanto, existe um “deslize” que deve ser evitado quando chega o calor: o “deslize da aprendizagem no verão”. Isso significa a perda, durante as longas férias de verão, de novas habilidades adquiridas durante o ano letivo.

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As the U.S. Department of Education prepares to make changes to FAFSA, Canisius University's financial aid expert, James Nowak, is raising awareness regarding changes, including the application process and aid calculation, which may have substantial effects on students’ eligibility for financial aid.

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