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Adam Ferrari, CEO of Phoenix Capital Group, Announces Third Annual Health Sciences Scholarship to Empower Future Health Sciences Leaders

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of 20,000 dollars The Adam Ferrari Health Sciences Scholarship aims to support students focused on improving care for patients with physical disabilities DENVER, October 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Adam Ferrari Health Sciences Scholarship from the Ferrari Foundation is now accepting applications for a 20,000 dollars scholarship dedicated to supporting students pursuing careers in the … Read more

Robotic automation, AI will accelerate scientific progress in scientific laboratories

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Researchers in the labs of Ron Alterovitz, a Lawrence Grossberg Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science, and Jim Cahoon, a professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry, have been working on integrating robotic automation and artificial intelligence into their scientific workflow. In this image, the Fetch robot is able to maneuver through … Read more

UC San Diego’s newest school brings together data science and AI innovation

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October 23, 2024 – Artificial intelligence, computing and data science have rapidly reshaped – and are constantly reshaping – modern life. The San Diego Supercomputing Center, part of the new School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences will help advance translational research to help solve today’s pressing societal problems. Photo: Owen Stanley. This summer, the … Read more

The National Science Foundation injects DEI into STEM education

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At the beginning of the Cold War, Congress created the National Science Foundation as part of an effort to stay ahead of the Soviet Union in the scientific arms race. NSF’s mission, in its own words, is “to promote the advancement of science; to advance national health, prosperity and welfare; to ensure national defense; and … Read more

“Communicating at the speed of science”: Can preprints make science more accessible?

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Richard Sever, Assistant Director of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press in New York and Executive Editor of Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives journals. Sever spoke at Duke about the benefits of sharing preprints of scientific papers.Photo by Sever. Quality is of utmost importance in the world of scholarly publishing, but speed can also be crucial. At … Read more

Boeing researchers follow different paths to computer science and computer engineering Virginia Tech News

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Diversity and representation in engineering have become cornerstones of academic and professional conversations, especially in fields like computer science and computer engineering, where women and minorities have historically been underrepresented. Paige Pisano, Angela Leon and Julia Gutgesell, three women enrolled in Master of Engineering programs at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, are the change the … Read more

Education faculty member appointed field editor of science teaching journal

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October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 Brooke A. Whitworth has been named field editor Science Teachera respected, award-winning journal from the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA). Whitworth officially assumed her role on September 1. “We are excited to have Dr. Whitworth in charge of Science Teacher. Her deep understanding of the evolving landscape of science … Read more

Announcing the 2024 HDBuzz Prize for Young Science Writers! – HDBuzz

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By Dr Sarah Hernandez October 23, 2024 Edited by Dr Rachel Harding We’re excited to announce that the 2024 HDBuzz Prize opened this summer, looking to find effective communicators to help us break down the latest and greatest Huntington’s disease research! This fall (or fall, if you’re feeling fancy, or just British to be honest) … Read more

Political science professors evaluate the presidential election

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The election predictions for the 2024 presidential election of Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump are neck and neck, with no clear winner in sight. Until election night closes on Tuesday, November 5, there is no guaranteed victory for either side. Spencer Goidel, an assistant professor … Read more