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Released: 29-Aug-2018 8:30 AM EDT
Southern Research, NICE team to repurpose used EV batteries as energy storage systems
Southern Research

Southern Research and the National Institute of Clean and Low-Carbon Energy (NICE) are collaborating on a project to transform retired electric vehicle batteries into energy storage systems for offices and factories.

   
Released: 28-Aug-2018 11:05 AM EDT
UCI Paul Merage School of Business Master’s and Undergraduate Accounting Programs Ranked Among Top 25 in the Nation by the Public Accounting Report
University of California, Irvine, Paul Merage School of Business

The University of California, Irvine Paul Merage School of Business undergraduate and master’s programs were ranked among the top 25 in the nation by the Public Accounting Report (PAR) in the 37th Annual Professor Survey-2018.

Released: 28-Aug-2018 11:05 AM EDT
The Surprising Keys to a Successful Career in Data
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Four of the Top 10 emerging positions in LinkedIn’s fastest-growing postings of 2017 involve the use of data in some way — including data scientist and big data developer, among others. In response, data and analytics courses have become popular and growing parts of MBA program curricula, with the Darden School of Business no exception.

Released: 28-Aug-2018 10:05 AM EDT
The ‘Invisible Hand’ Doesn’t Control Markets
Michigan State University

New socioeconomic research from Michigan State University found a market disruptor has turned the "invisible hand" theory on its head.

   
Released: 27-Aug-2018 9:05 PM EDT
Landmark research details impact of Utah’s nationally recognized life sciences industry
Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute today released a landmark study of the economic impact of Utah’s life sciences industry, which totaled 130,439 jobs, $7.6 billion in personal income, and $13.0 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the state in 2017.

   
Released: 27-Aug-2018 3:05 PM EDT
Lake Kivu Coffee Alliance: A P3 Partnership
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

The Darden School of Business’ Institute for Business in Society partners with Concordia and the U.S. Department of State Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships to present the annual P3 Impact Award, which recognizes leading public-private partnerships that improve communities around the world.

Released: 27-Aug-2018 9:00 AM EDT
Register Now for Free Green Card Webinar for Foreign Scientific Researchers
American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)

The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) has teamed with immigration law firm Getson and Shatz to offer a free webinar—Green Cards for Scientific Researchers: How to Win Your EB-1A/NIW Case—on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, from 1:30-2:30 pm EDT.

   
Released: 24-Aug-2018 11:05 AM EDT
7 Steps of Design Thinking
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Understand the 7 steps of Design Thinking by UVA Darden Professor Jeanne Liedtka

   
Released: 23-Aug-2018 1:05 PM EDT
CSUCI's MVS School of Business & Economics awards scholarships, receives grants for "Teams Project"
California State University, Channel Islands

CSU Channel Islands’ (CSUCI) Martin V. Smith (MVS) School of Business & Economics opens the fall semester by celebrating four scholarship recipients and a grant from the Smith Foundation for the School’s “MVS Teams Project.”

Released: 23-Aug-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Texas A&M Experts Explain How Retailers Should Balance Inventory Levels
Texas A&M University

Retailers are stocking fewer goods on their shelves, but have companies taken inventory reduction too far? A number of academic studies of U.S. retailers have revealed an overall decrease in product inventories.

Released: 22-Aug-2018 1:05 PM EDT
The Glass Ceiling: Three reasons why it still exists and is hurting the economy
University of Chicago Booth School of Business

New research from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business finds the glass ceiling--that invisible barrier to advancement that women face at the top levels of the workplace--remains as intractable as ever and is a drag on the economy.

Released: 22-Aug-2018 9:05 AM EDT
UVA Darden Welcomes Record-Breaking Class of 2020
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

The University of Virginia Darden School of Virginia community formally welcomed the Class of 2020 on 20 August as a talented group of 335 First Year students began their two-year journey through the world’s best MBA education experience at a morning ceremony in Abbott Auditorium.

Released: 21-Aug-2018 2:05 PM EDT
UVA Darden and Virginia Community Capital Extend Application Deadline for 2018 Tayloe Murphy Resilience Awards
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

The Darden School of Business Institute for Business in Society and Virginia Community Capital (VCC) today extended the application deadline for the 2018 Tayloe Murphy Resilience Awards, which recognize Virginia businesses that demonstrate sustained vitality in communities facing challenging economic conditions.

   
Released: 21-Aug-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Drawn to Charlottesville, UVA Darden Alumni Make Big Impact on Life of the Community
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Alumni of the UVA Darden School of Business span the globe, with a thriving network of 16,000-plus spread across 90 countries. They hold leadership positions at top companies in New York and Beijing, San Francisco and Delhi. However, the pull of Darden’s geographic home in Charlottesville remains impossible to resist for many.

Released: 21-Aug-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Griha Pravesh: A Public-Private Partnership
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

UVA Darden's Institute for Business in Society partners with Concordia and the U.S. Department of State Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships to present the annual P3 Impact Award. Griha Pravesh, one of the five finalists, helps low-income populations in India achieve affordable housing, improved living conditions and financial inclusion.

   
Released: 21-Aug-2018 9:00 AM EDT
CEOs paid less than peers more likely to engage in layoffs, research finds
Binghamton University, State University of New York

CEOs who are paid less than their peers are four times more likely to engage in layoffs, according to research led by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

   
Released: 20-Aug-2018 10:05 AM EDT
2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Press Registration Open
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Association for Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP) welcome members of the press to write about research presented at the 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting by attending sessions on-site or covering them remotely.

   
Released: 17-Aug-2018 12:05 PM EDT
MTSU Cuts Ribbon on Professional Sales Lab to Train Business Majors [+Video]
Middle Tennessee State University

Students in MTSU’s Jones College of Business now have access to an innovative sales laboratory that will allow them to hone their selling skills in their efforts to become ready-to-hire graduates.

Released: 16-Aug-2018 12:05 PM EDT
WVU coal report: Production will weaken in short term, persistent declines over next two decades
West Virginia University

Despite recent export-driven gains, the state’s coal output is expected to plateau during the next two years before seeing persistent production declines over the next two decades, according to the latest long-term coal forecast from West Virginia University.

Released: 16-Aug-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Empowerment Through Ideas: Teaching Effectuation in Pakistan
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Dr. Shahid Qureshi is determined to make the world a better place through effectuation, the set of principles for entrepreneurial decision-making developed by Darden’s Professor Saras Sarasvathy, based on a rigorous study of expert entrepreneurs.

   
14-Aug-2018 9:00 AM EDT
Hess Corporation Joins the Gulf of Mexico Alliance Gulf Star Program
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Hess Corporation is the newest partner in the Gulf of Mexico Alliance's Gulf Star Program. Gulf Star supports projects related to healthy seafood supplies, improved habitat conservation, higher quality water resources, increased natural resource stewardship, and improved strategies for land use planning. https://gulfofmexicoalliance.org/tools-and-resources/gulf-star-overview/

Released: 13-Aug-2018 9:05 AM EDT
MIPFuturo: A Public-Private Partnership
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

The Darden School of Business’ Institute for Business in Society partners with Concordia and the U.S. Department of State Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships to present the annual P3 Impact Award, which recognizes leading public-private partnerships that improve communities around the world.

Released: 13-Aug-2018 8:05 AM EDT
ISPOR Announces Launch of New Website and IT Initiative
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, announced that it has launched phase I of its comprehensive, multiyear information technology initiative.

Released: 9-Aug-2018 3:05 PM EDT
Handshaking Promotes Better Deal-Making
University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business

In new research forthcoming in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Berkeley Haas Asst. Prof. Juliana Schroeder has found a profound effect to the simple ritual: Shaking hands can improve the outcome of negotiations for both sides.

Released: 7-Aug-2018 11:30 AM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists Named Best and Brightest Company to Work For® in Chicago Second Year in a Row
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) announced that for a second consecutive year, it has been named a winner in the 2018 Chicago Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Medium Business, 101-300 Employees category. Only companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative and thoughtful human resources approach receive this honor.

   
Released: 7-Aug-2018 10:15 AM EDT
Startup businesses find success, plan for future after Iowa State's CYstarters program
Iowa State University

CYstarters may have ended, but the work continues for the 15 startup businesses founded by Iowa State University students and recent alumni.

2-Aug-2018 8:00 AM EDT
Women Survive Heart Attacks Better with Women Doctors
Washington University in St. Louis

A review of nearly 582,000 heart attack cases over 19 years showed female patients had a significantly higher survival rate when a woman treated them in the ER, according to research from faculty at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Washington University in St. Louis and Harvard.

   
Released: 6-Aug-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Men Are Still More Likely Than Women to Be Perceived as Leaders, Study Finds
University at Buffalo

Women hold just 26 percent of executive-level positions in S&P 500 companies — and sadly that is no accident, according to a new study by researchers in the University at Buffalo School of Management.

   
Released: 6-Aug-2018 7:05 AM EDT
Discrimination based on driver bias remains a major issue for Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing services
Indiana University

Ridesharing ompanies have sought to address discrimination by removing information about a rider’s gender and race from ride requests, hoping to eliminate bias when a ride is requested. However, bias is a factor when drivers cancel after a request is accepted, according to new research from Indiana University and Penn State University.

Released: 3-Aug-2018 12:05 PM EDT
DHS to Engage Innovative Small Businesses in New England
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Small businesses in the research and development domain will have the opportunity to engage with the DHS Small Business Innovation Research program representatives beginning August 20, in the final leg of a National Road Tour sponsored by the Small Business Administration.

Released: 3-Aug-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Texas Tech Apparel Design Director Creates Uniforms for Women in the Oil Industry
Texas Tech University

Creating specialized clothing for groups with specialized needs is nothing new for Su-Jeong Hwang Shin, who has made garments for children with autism spectrum disorder and individuals with Alzheimer's disease. In her most recent project, Shin worked to help women in a very male-dominated field: the oil-drilling industry.

Released: 1-Aug-2018 11:05 AM EDT
IMV Congratulates Sysmex America, Inc. for their Outstanding Service
70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

IMV, part of the Science and Medicine Group, the leading market research and business intelligence provider to the laboratory diagnostic industry, announced the category winners of the 2018 IMV ServiceTrak™ awards in clinical analyzers. Sysmex America, Inc. was recognized for: Hematology: •Best System Performance •Best Customer Satisfaction •Best Service

Released: 31-Jul-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Q&A: How UVA Darden Plans to Become ‘the Best in the World’ at Experiential Leadership Development
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

In May, the Darden School of Business announced plans for the Initiative for Transformational Leadership and Learning, a multidisciplinary effort to develop a learning laboratory devoted to novel, scientifically verified leadership development.

   
Released: 31-Jul-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Tulane University celebrates another record-breaking fundraising year
Tulane University

Tulane University has posted another year of record-breaking fundraising, bringing in more than $150 million and exceeding last year’s previous all-time high by almost $25 million.

   
26-Jul-2018 8:55 AM EDT
AACC Announces 2018 Corporate Supporter Award Winners; Thanks Organizations for Their Invaluable Support
Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC))

AACC is pleased to announce the recipients of the AACC 2018 Top Corporate Supporter Awards. This year, AACC recognizes 47 different companies and organizations that generously support the association through sponsorships, advertising, and exhibiting. These significant contributions make it possible for AACC to improve patient care by fostering research, innovation, and professional excellence in the field of laboratory medicine.

Released: 31-Jul-2018 4:05 AM EDT
Mini MBA speed-networking day
Queen's University Belfast

The William J Clinton Leadership Institute at Queen's University Belfast recently hosted a business speed networking day for participants on the popular Mini MBA programme at the University.

   
Released: 30-Jul-2018 2:05 PM EDT
American Cleaning Institute Names Toxicologist James Kim as Associate Vice President, Science & Regulatory Affairs
American Cleaning Institute

James Kim, a toxicologist with extensive scientific and research experience in the public, private and academic sectors, has joined the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) as Associate Vice President, Science & Regulatory Affairs. Dr. Kim most recently served as toxicologist with the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Statistical and Science Policy Branch. OMB is part of the Executive Office of the President.

Released: 30-Jul-2018 1:30 PM EDT
American Academy of Ophthalmology Launches New Scientific Journal Dedicated to Glaucoma Research
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

The American Academy of Ophthalmology today announced the launch of Ophthalmology® Glaucoma, a new scientific journal focused exclusively on glaucoma. As development of next-generation glaucoma devices and drugs surges, Ophthalmology Glaucoma offers researchers an expanded opportunity to publish top-tier, original research of interest to glaucoma specialists around the world.

   
Released: 30-Jul-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Shirley Moy to lead North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative
Temple University

Moy, SSW ’88, longtime director of the Center for Social Policy and Community Development in Temple’s College of Public Health, will helm the new workforce initiative funded by a Lenfest Foundation grant.

   
Released: 30-Jul-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Debra Harrsch Named a Recipient of CEO Today Management Consulting Awards
70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

Debra Harrsch, founder and chief executive of Brandwidth Solutions, a full-service marketing agency addressing science-based businesses, received a Management Consulting Award from CEO Today magazine. The international publication “identifies the most hard-working and outstanding consultancy experts across the globe.”

Released: 30-Jul-2018 9:00 AM EDT
ASU and Dash Publish New Research on Blockchain Scalability
Arizona State University (ASU)

The Arizona State University Blockchain Research Lab and Dash, a top digital currency for payments and e-commerce, have released new research that highlights some of the scaling challenges and potential opportunities for the Dash blockchain.

Released: 29-Jul-2018 3:05 PM EDT
NAMSA® Launches “Uniquely IVD” Development Services to Expedite in Vitro Diagnostic Technology Commercialization Efforts for Global Manufacturers
70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

NAMSA®, the world’s only Medical Research Organization (MRO) that accelerates medical device development through integrated laboratory testing, clinical research and regulatory consulting services, announced today the launch of its in vitro diagnostic (IVD) development business to provide global manufacturers a proven resource for expedited commercialization outcomes delivered via NAMSA’s “Uniquely IVD” regulatory, quality and clinical research services.

Released: 27-Jul-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Alumnus’ Growing Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Business Taps Lessons From UVA Darden
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Warshall, who graduated from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in 2014; Paul Dierkes, the softball teammate; and Joel Artz started Snowing in Space, a Charlottesville-based coffee business known for its nitro cold brew coffee, in 2016.

   
Released: 27-Jul-2018 1:05 PM EDT
After Bringing Fast-Casual Falafel to India, Akanksha Prasad Turns to UVA Darden
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Akanksha Prasad (Class of 2019) came to Darden after selling the successful falafel restaurant business she founded in India

   
Released: 27-Jul-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Techcyte Europe Awarded 2018 Healthcare Startup of the Year
70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

Techcyte Europe has been awarded the 2018 Healthcare Startup of the Year at the annual Healthcare Summit in Luxembourg.

Released: 27-Jul-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Dear Abby: Why Is It Better to Give Advice Than Receive It?
University of Chicago Booth School of Business

People struggling with motivation will benefit more from giving advice than receiving it, although most people predict the opposite to be true, according to new research from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Released: 26-Jul-2018 5:05 PM EDT
Do Too Many Patents Stifle Progress in Biomedicine?
University of Utah

New research by University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Professor Jorge Contreras published in Science examines how sharing —and not sharing — resources in biomedical research can complicate the development of important medical advances on the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the “anticommons” theory.

   
Released: 25-Jul-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Penn Medicine Named Among Nation’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Penn Medicine has been named #2 on Forbes magazine’s first-ever “America's Best Employers for Women” list, which ranks employers across the nation.

Released: 25-Jul-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Ending $100 Bills Might Have More Costs Than Benefits
University of Georgia

Ending large bills to undercut illicit activity is a popular notion, but at what cost?



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