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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.

   
17-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
People think 'old age' starts later than it used to, study finds
American Psychological Association (APA)

Middle-aged and older adults believe that old age begins later in life than their peers did decades ago, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.

Released: 22-Apr-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Speech Accessibility Project now sharing recordings, data
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Speech Accessibility Project, which aims to make automatic speech recognition technology more accessible to people with speech differences and disabilities, is now sharing some of its voice recordings and related data with universities, nonprofits and companies.

     
18-Apr-2024 7:00 AM EDT
Low Levels of Alcohol May Not Be Good for Us After All, According to New Analytical Approaches
Research Society on Alcoholism

Low-to-moderate drinking may not be protective against certain health conditions, and “safe” alcohol use guidelines may be substantially off base. These are among the implications of a review of studies that use a novel research method.

     
17-Apr-2024 7:00 AM EDT
How Young Adults Perceive the Risk of a Single Drink—Versus Whether They See Risk in Binge Drinking—May Drive Heavy Alcohol Use
Research Society on Alcoholism

When drinking choices are perceived as “just one drink,” with each single drink representing relatively slight risk, it may ironically lead to heavier drinking and alcohol-related harms.

     
Newswise: Roy Choi Will Speak to Cal State Fullerton’s Class of 2024
Released: 19-Apr-2024 7:05 PM EDT
Roy Choi Will Speak to Cal State Fullerton’s Class of 2024
California Lutheran University

The Kogi BBQ food truck owner, author and CSUF alumnus will speak at the May 22 College of Business and Economics Commencement ceremony.

   
Released: 19-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Older adults in Ohio are among the most vulnerable to extreme weather
Ohio State University

Nearly 1 in 5 older adults in central Ohio report not being prepared for emergencies, such as extreme weather events, or not knowing if they are ready. That is concerning because research shows older adults are at greater risk of harm during disasters such as extreme weather events.

16-Apr-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Alcohol-Induced Blackouts May Be Linked to How a Person Drinks, Not Just How Much
Research Society on Alcoholism

Certain drinking behaviors beyond just the quantity of alcohol consumed may predict the likelihood a person will experience an alcohol-induced blackout, a condition where someone is conscious and engaging with their surroundings but will be unable to remember some or any of what occurred.

     
Newswise: Chula Ranks No.1 in Thailand for 32 Subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
Released: 19-Apr-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Chula Ranks No.1 in Thailand for 32 Subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
Chulalongkorn University

The latest results of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 have been announced on April 10, 2024. Chulalongkorn University is ranked No. 1 in Thailand for 32 subjects and Top 200 in the world with 30 outstanding subjects.

Newswise: Researchers to share expertise at international conference on mine water, reclamation
Released: 19-Apr-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Researchers to share expertise at international conference on mine water, reclamation
West Virginia University

West Virginia University will co-host the 2024 Mine Drainage Task Force Symposium and 15th International Mine Water Association Congress, bringing together mining, water and reclamation experts from around the world who will provide the latest updates on research, regulations and practices involving mine drainage, water quality and rare earth element extraction.

Newswise: New York State, City and Bronx Borough Officials Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Bronx Zoo
Released: 18-Apr-2024 7:05 PM EDT
New York State, City and Bronx Borough Officials Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Bronx Zoo
Wildlife Conservation Society

“It all starts at the Bronx Zoo!” said Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson

Newswise: FAU and Mainstreet Research Florida Poll Shows Trump Holds Solid Lead Over Biden
Released: 18-Apr-2024 11:30 AM EDT
FAU and Mainstreet Research Florida Poll Shows Trump Holds Solid Lead Over Biden
Florida Atlantic University

Former U.S. President Donald Trump continues to maintain a formidable lead over U.S. President Joe Biden among Florida voters. The survey found that 50 percent of registered voters in Florida expressed support for Trump, while 42 percent favored Biden. Another 5 percent opted for alternative candidates, while 3 percent remained undecided.

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Released: 18-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
New Study Explores Alphabetical Ordering of Last Names and Grading Fairness
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

An analysis of more than 30 million grading records from U-M finds students with alphabetically lower-ranked names receive lower grades. This is due to sequential grading biases and the default order of students’ submissions in Canvas—the most widely used online learning management system—which is based on the alphabetical rank of their surnames.

   
Newswise: MSU expert to attend oral arguments in SCOTUS case that could turn homelessness into a crime
Released: 18-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
MSU expert to attend oral arguments in SCOTUS case that could turn homelessness into a crime
Michigan State University

On April 22, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in, a landmark case that could drastically affect the rights people have when experiencing homelessness.

 
Newswise: MSU expert to attend oral arguments in SCOTUS case that could turn homelessness into a crime
Released: 18-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
MSU expert to attend oral arguments in SCOTUS case that could turn homelessness into a crime
Michigan State University

On April 22, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in, a landmark case that could drastically affect the rights people have when experiencing homelessness.

 
Released: 17-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
National Conference: First Lady Betty Ford: 50th Anniversary Celebration
American University

A national conference will bring together scholars, biographers, historians, archivists, First Ladies’ staff, and members of the public to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Betty Ford’s tenure as First Lady, showcase her leadership, and commemorate her groundbreaking conference on First Ladies in 1984.

Released: 17-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
University of West Florida memorial scholarship created to honor UWF alumnus
University of West Florida

A $150,000 gift to UWF from the late Ann Fell established the David Gus Fell Memorial Scholarship Endowment, which will benefit undergraduate engineering majors in UWF Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering.

Newswise: Women kicking goals on the field but still tackling entrenched sexism
Released: 17-Apr-2024 12:05 AM EDT
Women kicking goals on the field but still tackling entrenched sexism
University of South Australia

New research shows that despite Matildas soccer mania gripping the nation during the 2023 World Cup, women footballers in general face an uphill battle gaining widespread acceptance in Australia and overcoming entrenched sexism.



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