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Newswise: SLU Graduate Student Improving Barriers to Language Sample Analysis
Released: 22-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
SLU Graduate Student Improving Barriers to Language Sample Analysis
Saint Louis University

Lucy Heller believes language sample analysis difficulties can be measurably improved by automatic transcription or speech-to-text programs.

Newswise: Chula Education Professor Wins Bronze Award from 2023 Zhejiang Yunhe Wooden Toy Creative Design Competition
Released: 21-Dec-2023 8:55 AM EST
Chula Education Professor Wins Bronze Award from 2023 Zhejiang Yunhe Wooden Toy Creative Design Competition
Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University’s Assistant Professor Pornthep Lerttevasiri, from the Art Education Division within the Department of Art, Music, and Dance Education at the Faculty of Education, has garnered recognition at the prestigious 2023 Zhejiang Yunhe Wooden Toy Creative Design Competition.

Released: 20-Dec-2023 9:30 AM EST
As First to Launch Prison Education Program, SLU Leads Jesuit Prison Education Network
Saint Louis University

JPEN was created to foster collaboration among nine higher learning institutions in the U.S. Central and Southern Province to address the root causes of incarceration, like recidivism, and inspire other Jesuit universities and colleges to start and sustain similar programs.

Newswise: Sasin Chula Student Team Wins the Family Enterprise Case Competition – Asia Pacific
Released: 20-Dec-2023 8:55 AM EST
Sasin Chula Student Team Wins the Family Enterprise Case Competition – Asia Pacific
Chulalongkorn University

Congratulations to the ‘B-Rabbit’, a team of Chula students from Sasin School of Management for winning the first place in the Family Enterprise Case Competition – Asia Pacific (FECC–AP), held on November 3-4, 2023.

Released: 19-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Lexical simplification via single-word generation
Higher Education Press

Lexical simplification (LS) aims to simplify a sentence by replacing complex words with simpler words without changing the meaning of the sentence,which can facilitate comprehension of the text for people with non-native speakers and children.

Newswise: “White Rat Organs Model Made from Waste Materials,” a Learning Tool from the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, won 2 Awards at iENA 2023 in Germany
Released: 19-Dec-2023 8:55 AM EST
“White Rat Organs Model Made from Waste Materials,” a Learning Tool from the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, won 2 Awards at iENA 2023 in Germany
Chulalongkorn University

The innovation titled “White rat organs (Rattus norvegicus) made from waste materials as an interactive model for self-learning” by lecturers at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, and students of Chulalongkorn University Demonstration School won the silver medal at The International Trade Fair-Ideas, Inventions and New Products (iENA) 2023, which was held on October 28-30, 2023, in Nuremberg, Germany, as well as received the Special Award on stage from Association of Polish Inventors and Rationalizers.

Released: 15-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
Parents underestimate the importance of guided play in education, finds US study
Frontiers

Child psychologists have long known that play is essential for children’s cognitive development because it boosts their social, physical, and emotional skills. But beginning in the 21st century, specialists repeatedly sounded the alarm that ‘play is under siege’ for US children. Kids were playing less, and – it was feared – with a lesser quality.

Newswise: Come Join the “Night at the Museum @Chula” – Explore the Fascinating World of Elephants!
Released: 14-Dec-2023 8:55 AM EST
Come Join the “Night at the Museum @Chula” – Explore the Fascinating World of Elephants!
Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University cordially invites all to visit the Night at the Museum 2023 @Chula, with the theme “Proboscidea: Nocturnal Life and Their Friends.”

Newswise: Cassyni seminars integrated into Dimensions, further connecting research video into the scholarly ecosystem
Released: 14-Dec-2023 8:00 AM EST
Cassyni seminars integrated into Dimensions, further connecting research video into the scholarly ecosystem
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

Cassyni is pleased to announce its latest strategic collaboration with Dimensions to increase the discoverability of research seminars and further connect them to the scholarly ecosystem.

   
Newswise: The CSU’s Impact on High School Literacy
Released: 13-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
The CSU’s Impact on High School Literacy
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

The Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum helps strengthen literacy skills for hundreds of thousands of California high school students.

12-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Study: Digital Leisure Reading Does Little to Improve Reading Comprehension for Students
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

For years, research showed that print reading, whether for leisure or school, improved developing readers’ ability to comprehend text. However, the explosive use of digital reading devices, constant access to these devices, and new types of reading materials have introduced new reading habits. Now, a new comprehensive review of research on digital leisure reading habits finds a virtually nonexistent relationship between digital reading and improvement in reading comprehension among students.

Released: 12-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
The 2024 STS Annual Meeting – A Global Convening on Advances in Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Credentialed press representatives are invited to attend The Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ 60th Annual Meeting, featuring late-breaking scientific research, thought-provoking lectures, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative cardiothoracic surgery products.

Newswise: Excellence in (Supporting) Diversity
Released: 12-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
Excellence in (Supporting) Diversity
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Four CSUs received national recognition for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Newswise: Blending the school curriculum to create eco warriors
Released: 11-Dec-2023 9:05 PM EST
Blending the school curriculum to create eco warriors
University of South Australia

They’re among our youngest citizens, but when children learn about sustainability in their own backyard, they’re more likely to protect the environment, say University of South Australia researchers.

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Released: 11-Dec-2023 4:05 PM EST
UM School of Medicine Awarded Nearly $30 Million to Prevent Infections Associated with IV Drug Use
University of Maryland School of Medicine

National Institutes of Health Funding Will Be Used to Prevent Rehospitalizations and Lower Complications from Infections

   
Newswise: Golden named dean of osteopathic medicine program at PCOM South Georgia
Released: 11-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Golden named dean of osteopathic medicine program at PCOM South Georgia
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Marla Golden, DO, will become dean of osteopathic medicine at PCOM South Georgia beginning Jan. 2, 2024.

Newswise: ACI Unveils New ‘Packets Up!’ Spanish Language Webpage
Released: 11-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
ACI Unveils New ‘Packets Up!’ Spanish Language Webpage
American Cleaning Institute

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched a Spanish version of the Packets Up! Webpage. Now in its eleventh year, the Packets Up! effort works to help reduce the number of unintended exposures to liquid laundry packets among children.

Newswise: Boys & Girls Club members learn about nutrition through gardening project with student physicians
Released: 8-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Boys & Girls Club members learn about nutrition through gardening project with student physicians
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

PCOM South Georgia members of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) worked with members of the Boys & Girls Club of Moultrie-Colquitt County to grow a vegetable garden this spring and fall. In addition to learning how to grow the plants, Club members also learned about health and nutrition from the student doctors.

Newswise: Stony Brook Professor Christian Schnell Named a 2024 American Mathematics Society Fellow
Released: 8-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Stony Brook Professor Christian Schnell Named a 2024 American Mathematics Society Fellow
Stony Brook University

STONY BROOK, NY -- December 8, 2023 -- Stony Brook University Professor Christian Schnell from the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Mathematics, has been named a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (AMS) for 2024. Professor Schnell is among 40 mathematical scientists selected worldwide.

Newswise: Chairman of National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Deliver Public Talk at Chulalongkorn University
Released: 8-Dec-2023 8:55 AM EST
Chairman of National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Deliver Public Talk at Chulalongkorn University
Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University is poised to welcome the Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, His Excellency Mr. Vuong Dinh Hue, on Friday, 8th December 2023.

Newswise: HKIAS Forum on Advanced Electron Microscopy and Instrumentation
Released: 7-Dec-2023 10:05 PM EST
HKIAS Forum on Advanced Electron Microscopy and Instrumentation
Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong

The electron microscope is one of the most widely used research tools in modern science, playing a pivotal role in virtually all areas of natural science, as well as across a broad range of technologies from basic research to industry.

Newswise: Professor Tongyi Zhang explored Materials Informatics and Materials-GPT: The path to drive innovation in Science
Released: 7-Dec-2023 9:30 PM EST
Professor Tongyi Zhang explored Materials Informatics and Materials-GPT: The path to drive innovation in Science
Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong

Professor Tongyi Zhang, Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and founding dean of Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University delivered the HKIAS Distinguished Lecture entitled “Materials-GPT and Domain Knowledge-Guided Machine Learning” on 20 October 2023.

Newswise: Professor Jean Salençon explored Coulomb's revolutionary study in soil mechanics
Released: 7-Dec-2023 9:30 PM EST
Professor Jean Salençon explored Coulomb's revolutionary study in soil mechanics
Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong

Professor Jean Salençon, Professor Emeritus at the École Polytechnique, delivered a HKIAS Distinguished Lecture, entitled “1773 About Coulomb’s Seminal Contribution to Soil Mechanics”, on 22 November.

Newswise: A pragmatic perspective on energy transition: Insights from France-Hong Kong Distinguished Lecture
Released: 7-Dec-2023 9:30 PM EST
A pragmatic perspective on energy transition: Insights from France-Hong Kong Distinguished Lecture
Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong

There are daunting barriers and formidable challenges that may paralyse the energy migration from fossil-based systems of energy production and consumption to renewable energy sources.

Newswise: The Evolution and Future of High Performance Computing
Released: 7-Dec-2023 9:30 PM EST
The Evolution and Future of High Performance Computing
Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong

High performance computing (HPC) stands at the forefront of scientific discovery and commercial innovation, yielding significant economic benefits.

Newswise: Accelerated Master’s in Biomedical Sciences Launches at PCOM/PCOM Georgia
Released: 7-Dec-2023 9:30 AM EST
Accelerated Master’s in Biomedical Sciences Launches at PCOM/PCOM Georgia
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine will expand the preclinical sciences accelerated one-year master’s program in Biomedical Sciences, first launched at PCOM South Georgia, to its PCOM and PCOM Georgia campus locations beginning in 2024.

Newswise: Nobel Laureate Serge Haroche sheds light on research at CityU
Released: 7-Dec-2023 5:05 AM EST
Nobel Laureate Serge Haroche sheds light on research at CityU
Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong

A sharing session on 3 October, featuring Professor Serge Haroche, Chairman of Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) and Nobel Laureate in Physics (2012), sheds light on the inter-relationship between teaching and research.

Newswise: Professor Hong Ding unveiled groundbreaking discoveries in establishing Iron-Majorana Platform
Released: 7-Dec-2023 5:05 AM EST
Professor Hong Ding unveiled groundbreaking discoveries in establishing Iron-Majorana Platform
Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong

Professor Hong Ding, Chair professor of Tsung-Dao Lee Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University delivered the HKIAS Distinguished Lecture entitled “Iron-based superconductors as a new Majorana playground” on 18 October 2023.

Newswise: 100,000 Argos strong, UWF community celebrates alumni milestone
Released: 6-Dec-2023 4:05 PM EST
100,000 Argos strong, UWF community celebrates alumni milestone
University of West Florida

UWF will reach a significant milestone, officially surpassing 100,000 graduates during the University’s Fall 2023 Commencement on Saturday, at the Pensacola Bay Center.

Newswise: Stephen A. Koch Receives American Chemical Society  Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Inorganic Chemistry
Released: 6-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Stephen A. Koch Receives American Chemical Society Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Inorganic Chemistry
Stony Brook University

Stephen A. Koch, Stony Brook University professor emeritus in the Department of Chemistry, was recently named the recipient of the 2023 American Chemical Society (ACS) Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Inorganic Chemistry “for pioneering contributions to bioinorganic chemistry and fundamental synthetic coordination chemistry, and for exceptional service to the ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry.” The award is sponsored by Strem Chemicals.

Released: 6-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
The University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business and UMD’s School of Medicine Partner to Expand Business Education Opportunities for Medical Students and Faculty
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business and the UMD School of Medicine announce enhanced MD/MBA degree program and associated scholarships

       
5-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
Study: Diverse College Classrooms Linked to Better STEM Learning Outcomes for All Students
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Students achieve better grades in college science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses when those classrooms have higher numbers of underrepresented racial-minority and first-generation college students, according to new research released today.

Released: 5-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
American University Fall Commencement to Feature Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy
American University

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.

   
Released: 5-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Cornell’s iconic ‘Intro to Wines’ class turns 50
Cornell University

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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Released: 5-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Bugscope: 25 years of thrills and chills
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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.

   
Newswise: Speakers to share life, career advice with fall graduates
Released: 5-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Speakers to share life, career advice with fall graduates
University of Miami

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.

Released: 5-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Brogan Morton’s venture to save bats inspires entrepreneurial-minded students; CFES, UVM team up to sponsor Vermont Pitch Challenge
CFES Brilliant Pathways

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.

Newswise: Stony Brook Climatologist, Professor Kevin Reed, Joins National Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate
Released: 5-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Stony Brook Climatologist, Professor Kevin Reed, Joins National Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate
Stony Brook University

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).

Newswise: Saint Louis University Creates Oliver L. Parks Endowed Deanship for the School of Science and Engineering
Released: 5-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Saint Louis University Creates Oliver L. Parks Endowed Deanship for the School of Science and Engineering
Saint Louis University

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.

Newswise:Video Embedded the-case-of-a-persistent-bully-from-victim-to-perpetrator
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1-Dec-2023 5:05 PM EST
The case of a persistent bully: from victim to perpetrator
University of South Australia

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.

Released: 4-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
INU scientists propose a model to predict personal learning performance for virtual reality-based safety training
Incheon National University

In Korea, occupational hazards are on the rise, particularly in the construction sector.

 
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Released: 30-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EST
Ross School of Business to Host 2024 ClimateCAP MBA Summit
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

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

   
Released: 30-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
MSU expert: How Michigan’s K-12 teacher evaluations are changing
Michigan State University

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.

Released: 30-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
High school students’ academic development linked to achievement emotions over time
Tübingen University

School students experience a wide range of achievement emotions during the years they spend attending school. Some of those emotions, such as joy and pride, are positive. Yet students also experience boredom and anger when they find achievement activities too difficult or too easy. These differing emotions are important for adolescents’ development trajectories

Released: 30-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Consejos para prevenir el “resbalón de verano”
Mayo Clinic

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.

Released: 30-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Dicas para evitar o “deslize da aprendizagem no verão”
Mayo Clinic

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.

Newswise: Canisius Prepares Students for FAFSA Changes
Released: 30-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Canisius Prepares Students for FAFSA Changes
Canisius University

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.

Released: 29-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Puerto Rico Department of Education Speaker at University of Toronto
University of Toronto, Forward Society Lab

Damarys Varela Vélez, Operations Manager, Institute for Professional Development, of the Puerto Rico Department of Education will be on hand to launch the Forward Society (FOS) Lab at the University of Toronto tomorrow (November 30). Ms. Varela Vélez will participate in a panel discussion “Research-Practice Partnerships in Education."

Released: 29-Nov-2023 11:00 AM EST
Saint Louis University Receives $5.96 Million Grant to Bolster Teacher Ranks in Underserved School Districts
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Saint Louis University’s School of Education received a $5.96 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to address teacher shortages in underserved communities.



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