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Newswise: CSU Set to Offer Early Childhood Teaching Credential
Released: 14-Mar-2023 3:10 PM EDT
CSU Set to Offer Early Childhood Teaching Credential
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

New PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential aims to equip teachers with the necessary knowledge and tools to educate California’s youngest learners.

Newswise: The Great Outdoor Classroom
Released: 13-Mar-2023 1:25 PM EDT
The Great Outdoor Classroom
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

See how CSU field courses provide hands-on​ learning and prepare students for future research careers.

   
Newswise: The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Launches Program to Increase and Diversify PhD Nurses
Released: 13-Mar-2023 1:20 PM EDT
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Launches Program to Increase and Diversify PhD Nurses
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing announces a new program to accelerate diversity within PhD-prepared nurses. The “Pathway to PhD Nursing Scholars” will be an eight-week intensive program to recruit and prepare students from groups underrepresented in nursing with mentorship, resources, networking, and career guidance to facilitate competitive PhD program applications.

Newswise: Registration open for all LLNL summer education programs
Released: 10-Mar-2023 11:00 AM EST
Registration open for all LLNL summer education programs
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Registration is now open for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL’s) summer science education programs. Summer programming includes opportunities for both teachers and students.

   
Newswise: $10 Million Gift to Tufts University Advances Financial Aid Goals
Released: 9-Mar-2023 3:40 PM EST
$10 Million Gift to Tufts University Advances Financial Aid Goals
Tufts University

Steve Tisch, Tufts Class of 1971, a film and television producer and co-owner of the New York Giants, has made a $10 million gift to create the Steve Tisch Family Endowed Scholarship for Arts, Sciences and Engineering undergraduates.

Released: 9-Mar-2023 10:00 AM EST
Johns Hopkins Selected by U.S. Department of Transportation to Lead New $10 Million Center for Climate-Focused Transportation Solutions
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Johns Hopkins University has been selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation to lead a new University Transportation Center focused on solutions aimed at preserving the environment.

   
Newswise: Call for Papers: The 2nd International Conference on Educational System Management Leadership 2023 (ICESML2023)
Released: 9-Mar-2023 8:55 AM EST
Call for Papers: The 2nd International Conference on Educational System Management Leadership 2023 (ICESML2023)
Chulalongkorn University

The Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University; Teachers College, Columbia University; Association of Professional Development of Educational Administration (APDEA); and the Research Unit on Transforming Education System for Creating Innovators and Entrepreneurs (TESCIE) are hosting an academic virtual conference entitled “The 2nd International Conference on Educational System Management Leadership 2023 (ICESML2023): Educational Management Design for Global Transformation” on April 28, 2023 from 10.00 A.M.- 4.30 P.M. Bangkok Time (GMT+7).

Newswise: Chula Researchers Receive International Awards
Released: 9-Mar-2023 8:55 AM EST
Chula Researchers Receive International Awards
Chulalongkorn University

Congratulations to all Chula researchers for receiving awards from international stages.

Newswise: University of Delaware education expert releases
Released: 8-Mar-2023 3:55 PM EST
University of Delaware education expert releases "Making Schools Work: Bringing the Science of Learning to Joyful Classroom Practice"
University of Delaware

"Making Schools Work" offers three case studies of schools, including a statewide system, that are all realizing a 6 Cs approach to learning focused on collaboration, communication, content, critical thinking, creative innovation, and confidence.

Released: 8-Mar-2023 9:30 AM EST
AERA Announces 2023 Fellows
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) has announced the selection of 24 exemplary scholars as 2023 AERA Fellows.

Newswise: How CSU Empowers Women in STEM
Released: 7-Mar-2023 3:55 PM EST
How CSU Empowers Women in STEM
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Women may be underrepresented in STEM fields, but these CSU programs aim to change that.

Released: 7-Mar-2023 11:50 AM EST
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Appoints Sonia Angell as New Bloomberg Professor of the Practice of American Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has appointed Sonia Angell, MD, MPH, as a Bloomberg Professor of the Practice of American Health in the Department of Epidemiology.

   
Newswise: JMIR Medical Education Launches Special Issue on the Use of ChatGPT in Medical Education, After New Study Finds ChatGPT Passes the United States Medical Licensing Examination
Released: 3-Mar-2023 1:50 PM EST
JMIR Medical Education Launches Special Issue on the Use of ChatGPT in Medical Education, After New Study Finds ChatGPT Passes the United States Medical Licensing Examination
JMIR Publications

A study published on February 8, 2023, in JMIR Medical Education, a leading open access journal on digital medical education, evaluated the potential of ChatGPT, a natural language processing model, as a medical education tool. The study found that ChatGPT reaches the equivalent of a passing score for a third-year medical student.

     
Newswise: Rutgers, RWJUH Cardiology Leader to Receive ACC’s Gifted Educator Award
Released: 3-Mar-2023 3:00 AM EST
Rutgers, RWJUH Cardiology Leader to Receive ACC’s Gifted Educator Award
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Dr. Partho P. Sengupta, chief of cardiology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), an RWJBarnabas Health Facility, has been selected by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) as its 2023 Gifted Educator Award honoree.

Newswise: ‘Science on Saturday’ extends into March in Tracy, California
Released: 2-Mar-2023 12:00 PM EST
‘Science on Saturday’ extends into March in Tracy, California
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s popular outreach series, “Science on Saturday,” will continue its programming into March at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts in Tracy, California.

   
Newswise: Children and researchers envision a sustainable world
Released: 2-Mar-2023 4:05 AM EST
Children and researchers envision a sustainable world
Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology

What might life in a circular economy look like? Empa and the St. Gallen University of Teacher Education (PHSG) are collaborating with gifted children to develop visions for a sustainable future and to compile them into an illustrated children's book. The visions will combine the creativity of children with the expert knowledge of researchers.

Released: 1-Mar-2023 3:15 PM EST
Researchers Examine Career Confidence in Underrepresented Biomedical Scientist Trainees
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

After polling 6,000 graduate and postdoctoral respondents across 17 US institutions, researchers found that self-efficacy was generally lower than anticipated, particularly among those with higher levels of expertise and experience. Their results were recently published in the journal PLOS ONE.

Newswise: Happy birthday to Dr. Seuss: FSU literacy researcher offers tips to get kids reading
Released: 1-Mar-2023 3:05 PM EST
Happy birthday to Dr. Seuss: FSU literacy researcher offers tips to get kids reading
Florida State University

By: Kathleen Haughney | Published: March 1, 2023 | 2:52 pm | SHARE: With school-aged children celebrating the joy of reading through Read Across America Day or Dr. Seuss Day this week, many parents and teachers are capitalizing on that joy to remind kids of the power of a good book. Florida State University Assistant Professor Lakeisha Johnson, a faculty affiliate for The Florida Center for Reading Research, has assembled a tip sheet for parents using this time to encourage their children to read more.

Released: 1-Mar-2023 12:10 PM EST
FSU criminology faculty ranked No. 1 in the nation for research productivity and scholarly influence
Florida State University

Faculty in Florida State University’s College of Criminology and Criminal Justice are No. 1 in the country for research productivity and influence among faculty in their field, according to a quantitative assessment in the Journal of Criminal Justice Education.  The journal’s findings draw from data gathered from criminology and criminal justice doctoral programs in the United States from 2015-2021.

 
Newswise: Janelle Scott Voted AERA President-Elect; Key Members Elected to AERA Council
Released: 28-Feb-2023 12:45 PM EST
Janelle Scott Voted AERA President-Elect; Key Members Elected to AERA Council
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Janelle Scott, professor and the Birgeneau Distinguished Chair in Educational Disparities at the University of California, Berkeley, in the School of Education, has been voted president-elect of the American Educational Research Association (AERA).

Newswise: CSUF’s Black CommUnity Offers Mentoring, Networking for Black Communications Students
Released: 28-Feb-2023 10:05 AM EST
CSUF’s Black CommUnity Offers Mentoring, Networking for Black Communications Students
California State University, Fullerton

A new Cal State Fullerton program, Black CommUnity, aims to create an affirming space for Black communications students to access career mentoring, build professional networks and find communications internships and jobs.

Newswise: Chula Professors and Researchers Received National Research Awards at Thailand Inventors’ Day 2023
Released: 28-Feb-2023 8:55 AM EST
Chula Professors and Researchers Received National Research Awards at Thailand Inventors’ Day 2023
Chulalongkorn University

A big round of applause goes to Chula professors and researchers who received the national research award at the “Thailand Inventor’s Day 2023”.

Released: 27-Feb-2023 4:00 PM EST
UMD Smith MBA Programs Now STEM-Designated
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

The University of Maryland’s Full-Time, Flex, Online and Executive MBA programs now are STEM-Designated, benefiting students pursuing business analytics- and technology-driven careers.

   
Newswise: Applications Open: SPS Partners with Google to Award 20 $2,500 Scholarships to Physics and Astronomy Undergrads
Released: 27-Feb-2023 4:00 PM EST
Applications Open: SPS Partners with Google to Award 20 $2,500 Scholarships to Physics and Astronomy Undergrads
American Institute of Physics (AIP)

AIP Foundation and the Society of Physics Students have partnered with Google to award up to 20 $2,500 scholarships to physics and astronomy undergraduate students. Applicants must be undergraduate members of SPS and have at least one full semester remaining at the time of the award. The committee will consider applicants’ interest and perseverance in physics or astronomy, their effort and potential, and their active participation in their physics department, clubs, and programs outside the classroom. Applications are due March 15/

   
Newswise: The World of Robots
Released: 27-Feb-2023 12:40 PM EST
The World of Robots
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Follow the career journeys of CSU alumni working in the robotics field.

   
Newswise: Symplectic celebrates 20th anniversary of serving the global research community
Released: 27-Feb-2023 8:30 AM EST
Symplectic celebrates 20th anniversary of serving the global research community
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

Symplectic – a Digital Science company that provides technology solutions to research organizations and their funders – is now celebrating 20 years of powering the global research ecosystem.

     
Newswise: UC Irvine receives most applications in campus history for third year in a row
Released: 24-Feb-2023 12:55 PM EST
UC Irvine receives most applications in campus history for third year in a row
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., Feb. 24, 2023 — The University of California, Irvine has received more than 143,000 applications for fall 2023, setting a campus record for the third consecutive year and continuing to solidify its position as one of the most desired schools in the country. It also places UCI among the top four universities in the nation for the most freshman applications since 2015.

Released: 24-Feb-2023 9:55 AM EST
AACN’s Foundation for Academic Nursing Announces 2023 Future Nurse Leader Scholarship Award Recipients
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

The Foundation for Academic Nursing, the philanthropic arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Deborah E. Trautman Future Nurse Leader Scholarship. With funding provided by Liaison International, AACN’s partner in NursingCAS, this year's award winners are Nkemdilim "Kelly" Diaz, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student at Winona State University, and Rika Win Kemp, a DNP student at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Newswise: Chula Art Education Students Receive Thailand New Gen Inventors Awards and Certificate at Thailand Inventor’s Day 2023
Released: 24-Feb-2023 8:55 AM EST
Chula Art Education Students Receive Thailand New Gen Inventors Awards and Certificate at Thailand Inventor’s Day 2023
Chulalongkorn University

Congratulations to our award-winning Art Education Students for receiving the Thailand New Gen Inventors Awards (I-new gen award 2023) and certificate at the “Thailand Inventor’s Day 2023”, held on February 4-6, 2023 at the BITEC Exhibition Center.

Released: 23-Feb-2023 12:50 PM EST
Pairing students supports integration at universities
Chalmers University of Technology

The university world is international, but grapples with difficulties in integrating students from different countries.

Newswise: University’s novel degree program draws international attention
Released: 23-Feb-2023 12:00 PM EST
University’s novel degree program draws international attention
University of Miami

Impressed with the University of Miami’s new initiative, a representative from the University of Tokyo met with leaders of the Innovation, Technology, and Design degree program on Tuesday to learn more.

Released: 23-Feb-2023 10:00 AM EST
Rounds with Leadership: Focusing on the Future of Faculty
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

For more than two decades, schools of nursing nationwide have experienced an unrelenting shortage of faculty, which has frustrated efforts to meet nursing workforce needs. AACN has led the effort to document the impact of the shortage and help legislators see the direct connection between faculty supply and having enough nurses to keep patients safe.

Newswise: Master of Management (MM) Now Accepting Students for 2023
Released: 23-Feb-2023 8:55 AM EST
Master of Management (MM) Now Accepting Students for 2023
Chulalongkorn University

The Master of Management (MM), Chulalongkorn Business School is now accepting applications from now until 30 April 2023.

   
Newswise: Salisbury University Police Department Unveils Cutting-Edge Training Simulator as Newest Campus Safety Tool
Released: 22-Feb-2023 3:30 PM EST
Salisbury University Police Department Unveils Cutting-Edge Training Simulator as Newest Campus Safety Tool
Salisbury University

Salisbury University's new Recon 180 simulator is expected to provide enhanced training and collaboration opportunities for the SU Police Department and allied law enforcement agencies. Its goal: Help officers make the campus and surrounding areas as safe as possible.

Newswise: SLU's Karen Moore Heads to the Emerald Isle to Train Advanced Practice Nurses
Released: 22-Feb-2023 2:20 PM EST
SLU's Karen Moore Heads to the Emerald Isle to Train Advanced Practice Nurses
Saint Louis University

Karen Moore, DNP, associate professor of nursing at Saint Louis University’s Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing, has received a Fulbright Specialist Award.

   
Newswise: Rutgers School of Public Health Staff and Alumni Honored by New Jersey Public Health Association
Released: 22-Feb-2023 12:10 PM EST
Rutgers School of Public Health Staff and Alumni Honored by New Jersey Public Health Association
Rutgers School of Public Health

Rutgers School of Public Health staff and alumni will be honored at the New Jersey Public Health Association’s (NJPHA) Annual Conference and Award Ceremony on April 21, 2023, for their outstanding commitment to public health in New Jersey.

   
Newswise: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Fully Accredited
Released: 22-Feb-2023 11:05 AM EST
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Fully Accredited
Hackensack Meridian Health

The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) grants School full approval, a major milestone

Newswise: Retired Lieutenant General L. Neil Thurgood named Special Advisor to the President for Military Affairs and Technology at UAH
Released: 21-Feb-2023 8:05 PM EST
Retired Lieutenant General L. Neil Thurgood named Special Advisor to the President for Military Affairs and Technology at UAH
University of Alabama Huntsville

University of Alabama in Huntsville President Charles L. Karr today announced that retired Lieutenant General L. Neil Thurgood has been named Special Advisor to the President for Military Affairs and Technology.

Newswise: Robot helps students with learning disabilities stay focused
Released: 21-Feb-2023 3:15 PM EST
Robot helps students with learning disabilities stay focused
University of Waterloo

Engineering researchers at the University of Waterloo are successfully using a robot to help keep children with learning disabilities focused on their work.

   
Newswise: The Arts are Calling: CSU Summer Arts Program Accepting Student Applications
Released: 21-Feb-2023 1:20 PM EST
The Arts are Calling: CSU Summer Arts Program Accepting Student Applications
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Immersive on-campus arts experiences at Fresno State and abroad offer rare opportunity for students to live and work with some of the best artists in their disciplines.

Newswise: College Rankings that Matter: 5 You May Have Missed
Released: 20-Feb-2023 5:05 PM EST
College Rankings that Matter: 5 You May Have Missed
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Take a look at these rankings from 2022 that highlight the incredible value and uniqueness of a CSU education.

Released: 20-Feb-2023 1:40 PM EST
Slick teaching techniques have less impact on learning than collaborative classroom culture, research suggests
Taylor & Francis

An internationally renowned teaching expert has carried out the most thorough research to date on classroom best practice.

Released: 17-Feb-2023 12:30 PM EST
U of U awarded $100,000 in grants for signature Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) programs
University of Utah

The NBA Foundation and PepsiCo are each contributing $50,000 to further educational opportunities Black students during the National Basketball Association's All-Star Weekend, taking place in Salt Lake City this weekend.

Newswise: New partnership to promote open data awareness and participation in Africa
Released: 17-Feb-2023 8:30 AM EST
New partnership to promote open data awareness and participation in Africa
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

Figshare has formed a new partnership with the African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA), which is committed to open data and information sharing across Africa.

   
Newswise: CSU Super Sunday Message Inspires College-Going Culture Across California
Released: 16-Feb-2023 2:15 PM EST
CSU Super Sunday Message Inspires College-Going Culture Across California
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

​The California State University has partnered with nearly 100 predominantly African American churches throughout California to present the 18th annual CSU Super Sunday on February 26, 2023.

Newswise: Chula Faculty of Law Launches Human Rights Law Laboratory Combining Textbook Knowledge with Real-life Experience
Released: 16-Feb-2023 8:55 AM EST
Chula Faculty of Law Launches Human Rights Law Laboratory Combining Textbook Knowledge with Real-life Experience
Chulalongkorn University

The Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University has launched the “Human Rights Law Laboratory” project to integrate classroom knowledge and field experiences to enable students to learn from their real work experience with legal partners to protect and promote understanding of human rights in Thai society.

15-Feb-2023 1:00 AM EST
Schools’ surge in marketing to attract pupils fuels inequalities globally, new research reveals
University of Bristol

A pioneering global study has revealed how schools worldwide are using a raft of marketing techniques to attract higher performing pupils and climb the league tables.



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