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Newswise: UWF surpasses fundraising goals on sixth annual Day of Giving
Released: 24-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
UWF surpasses fundraising goals on sixth annual Day of Giving
University of West Florida

UWF exceeded its fundraising goals during the sixth annual #UWFDayofGiving, raising nearly $198,000 from 1,226 alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the University.

Newswise: “NewWave Consulting,” Chula Students’ Simulation Consulting Firm: Providing a Space for Anyone Interested in a Consulting Career
Released: 24-Apr-2024 8:55 AM EDT
“NewWave Consulting,” Chula Students’ Simulation Consulting Firm: Providing a Space for Anyone Interested in a Consulting Career
Chulalongkorn University

NewWave Consulting welcomes all Chulalongkorn students regardless of the faculty they are affiliated with and year they are in. The selection process to find new members with talent and enthusiasm to develop themselves in the field of business consulting aligns with the mission to “allow its members to professionally engage in the promotion of business opportunities so that they may serve as a driving force behind a company’s growth in Thailand’s SMEs industry, and to enhance the professional skills and experience for its members.”

Newswise: FAU Receives Grant to Examine Role of Pet Dogs on Military Adolescents
Released: 24-Apr-2024 8:30 AM EDT
FAU Receives Grant to Examine Role of Pet Dogs on Military Adolescents
Florida Atlantic University

The study will provide insight into how pet dogs support well-being and resilience in adolescents while a parent or guardian is in the National Guard, Reserve, is a veteran or on active duty. Adolescents in military families face ubiquitous teen stressors and unique military challenges such as parental deployment and frequent relocations.

Newswise: Alzheimer’s Consortium set to bring experts and families together at ASU
Released: 23-Apr-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Alzheimer’s Consortium set to bring experts and families together at ASU
Arizona State University (ASU)

The gathering brings together industry experts and leading researchers to bring the latest science to the people in an interactive forum where they can exchange current information and ongoing advances.

   
Released: 23-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Landmark Conference Celebrating Betty Ford’s Legacy as First Lady, With Notable Expert Panels
American University

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, in partnership with the First Ladies Association for Research and Education (FLARE) and American University’s School of Public Affairs, announce a conference commemorating the enduring influence of first ladies in American history, with a special focus on the remarkable contributions of Betty Ford.

Released: 23-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Q&A: UW research shows neural connection between learning a second language and learning to code
University of Washington

New research from the University of Washington shows the brain’s response to viewing errors in both the syntax (form) and semantics (meaning) of code appeared identical to those that occur when fluent readers process sentences on a word-by-word basis, supporting a resemblance between how people learn computer and natural languages.

Newswise: There’s no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to addressing men’s health issues globally
Released: 23-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
There’s no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to addressing men’s health issues globally
University of Notre Dame

At a time when health resources are at a premium and need to be wisely allocated, health professionals must find points within men’s lives when it makes the most sense to intervene and advocate for preventive care for promoting better health outcomes.

20-Apr-2024 7:00 AM EDT
Stress Activates Brain Regions Linked to Alcohol Use Disorder, Differently for Women Than Men
Research Society on Alcoholism

When exposed to stress, people with alcohol use disorder engage parts of the brain associated with both stress and addiction, which may cause them to drink or crave alcohol after a stressful experience, suggest the authors of a study published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research.

     
Released: 23-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Social media affects people’s views on mental illness
Ohio State University

Even subtle differences in the wording of social media messages may be enough to sway young people’s beliefs about depression and anxiety and their treatment. Researchers found that college students were more optimistic about the possibility of successfully treating mental health problems after they read social media messages conveying a “growth mindset.”

Newswise: Binghamton University, State University of New York approves pharmacy technician program microcredential
Released: 23-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Binghamton University, State University of New York approves pharmacy technician program microcredential
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University, State University of New York has approved a new program through the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Pharmacy Technician Program Microcredential is a 19-week, 420-hour Binghamton University Microcredential (noncredit) that will prepare graduates to start their career confidently in an expanding healthcare field.

   
Released: 23-Apr-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Green Bronx Machine Documentary "Generation Growth" Virtual Premiere – April 23, 2024 – 7 PM EST
Green Bronx Machine

Join Green Bronx Machine and Stephen Ritz in partnership with Picture Motion, tonight, Tuesday, April 23rd , 7 PM EST, for a free, transformative virtual event to celebrate Generation Growth Day and the groundbreaking documentary film Generation Growth. This special day aims to unite advocates, experts, and leaders from the education and health food community to explore and discuss the profound impacts of the Green Bronx Machine program.

Newswise: Fields Medalist Pierre-Louis Lions Explores Mathematical Analysis and its Applications at CityUHK
Released: 23-Apr-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Fields Medalist Pierre-Louis Lions Explores Mathematical Analysis and its Applications at CityUHK
Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS), City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), recently welcomed the HKIAS Senior Fellow Professor Pierre-Louis Lions for an eventful visit from 15 April to 19 April 2024.

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Newswise: Historic trial of former President Trump helps and hurts his campaign, experts explain
Released: 22-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Historic trial of former President Trump helps and hurts his campaign, experts explain
Virginia Tech

Former President Donald Trump’s legal entanglements as he campaigns for reelection have reached the highest level of stakes yet with jury selection completed in his New York state criminal trial.

Newswise: Missouri S&T professor receives $875,000 from Rio Tinto for critical minerals research
Released: 22-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Missouri S&T professor receives $875,000 from Rio Tinto for critical minerals research
Missouri University of Science and Technology

A Missouri University of Science and Technology professor has been awarded $875,000 from Rio Tinto, a global mining group, for a two-year project researching new techniques to recover critical minerals in the waste byproducts that come from extracting and refining copper.

   
Newswise: UWF earns national award for cybersecurity outreach initiatives
Released: 22-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
UWF earns national award for cybersecurity outreach initiatives
University of West Florida

UWF placed second in the 2023 CAE-CD Community Outreach Award Competition, given by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Community to a CAE-Cyber Defense designated institution.

Newswise: AIP Appoints Alejandro de la Puente as Director of the Society of Physics Students and AIP Student Engagement Officer
Released: 22-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
AIP Appoints Alejandro de la Puente as Director of the Society of Physics Students and AIP Student Engagement Officer
American Institute of Physics (AIP)

AIP is delighted to announce the appointment of Alejandro de la Puente as director of the Society of Physics Students and AIP’s first Student Engagement Officer.

   
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Released: 22-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Composer Etienne Charles's Ambitious "Earth Tones" Takes On Climate Change
University of Miami

Jazz composer and University of Miami Frost School of Music professor Etienne Charles's latest music and multimedia project, "Earth Tones," portrays the dire effects of climate change, from tropical islands to the Louisiana Bayou, and some inspiring solutions.

   


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