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Newswise: New AACN Data Points to Enrollment Challenges Facing U.S. Schools of Nursing
Released: 15-Apr-2024 2:00 PM EDT
New AACN Data Points to Enrollment Challenges Facing U.S. Schools of Nursing
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

New data released today by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) show that sustaining student enrollment in baccalaureate and graduate programs continues to be a challenge at U.S. schools of nursing.

Released: 15-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Q&A: How claims of Anti-Christian Bias can serve as Racial Dog Whistles
University of Washington

A new University of Washington study showed that white and Black Christians perceived a politician concerned about anti-Christian bias as caring more about anti-white bias, being more willing to fight for white people and as less offensive than one concerned about anti-white bias.

Newswise: Tulane University’s Middle American Research Institute receives grant for mapping of Maya civilization
Released: 15-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Tulane University’s Middle American Research Institute receives grant for mapping of Maya civilization
Tulane University

The Middle American Research Institute (MARI) in Tulane University’s School of Liberal Arts has received a $1.5 million grant from the Hitz Foundation to conduct innovative archaeological research on the Maya civilization of Mexico and Central America.

Newswise: Psychologist develops digital mental health program for children of divorce
Released: 15-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Psychologist develops digital mental health program for children of divorce
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A lecturer in psychology at Binghamton University, State University of New York has created a program named Children of Divorce - Coping with Divorce (CoD-CoD) to help youth develop better coping skills through their parents’ separation.

   
Released: 15-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Higher rates of arrest for Black adults with psychological disorders
Ohio State University

Black adults who are experiencing emotion dysregulation and/or psychological disorders, particularly Black men, are more likely to be arrested than are white American adults with symptoms of the same level of severity, a new study has found.

Newswise: SMU Prof to Use NSF Grant to Develop Game-Based Semiconductor Curriculum for High School Students
Released: 15-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
SMU Prof to Use NSF Grant to Develop Game-Based Semiconductor Curriculum for High School Students
Southern Methodist University

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded an Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) grant to SMU professor Lin Lipsmeyer and colleagues toward developing one of the first game-based semiconductor curricula for high school students.

Released: 15-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Bringing Ancient Egypt to Life
University of California, Irvine

Summary: Luiza Osorio G. Silva, who grew up entranced by mummy movies, is the Department of Art History’s first Egyptologist. Her classes cover everything from tomb artwork to royal power, and she’s involved with three archaeological excavations in the Middle East.  She haunts ancient Egyptian graveyards, co-hosts a Portuguese podcast called “Three Egyptologists Walk Into a Bar” and keeps a miniature mummy in her office.

Newswise: UWF’s Day of Giving returns on April 18
Released: 15-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
UWF’s Day of Giving returns on April 18
University of West Florida

Argos and friends are invited to support the University and its programs on Thursday's sixth annual UW FDay of Giving. UWF Alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends will have the opportunity to invest in the University’s future during the 24-hour online fundraising initiative and social media event.

Newswise: Call for Papers and Participants: PPC & PETROMAT Symposium 2024
Released: 15-Apr-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Call for Papers and Participants: PPC & PETROMAT Symposium 2024
Chulalongkorn University

The Petroleum and Petrochemical College, Chulalongkorn University cordially invites those interested in joining “The 30th PPC Symposium on Petroleum, Petrochemicals, and Polymers” and “The 15th Research Symposium on Petrochemical and Materials Technology” from May 29-30, 2024 at the Petroleum and Petrochemical College and Mandarin Hotel, Bangkok Thailand. This event is being jointly organized by Chula Petroleum and Petrochemical College, the Center of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology and the Thai Institute of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry.

Newswise: School suspensions and exclusions put vulnerable children at risk
Released: 14-Apr-2024 5:30 PM EDT
School suspensions and exclusions put vulnerable children at risk
University of South Australia

Managing problematic student behaviour is one of the most persistent, challenging, and controversial issues facing schools today. Yet despite best intentions to build a more inclusive and punitive-free education system, school suspensions and expulsions remain.

Released: 12-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Report Finds Significant Gender and Racial Inequities in the Educational Measurement Profession
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Gender and racially based employment disparities, differences in perceptions of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and workplace discrimination remain significant issues in the field of educational measurement, according to a new report supported by the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME), and Women in Measurement (WIM).

Released: 12-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
MSU research suggests darker side of being politically confident
Michigan State University

New research from Michigan State University suggests that those who feel self-confident about their political abilities are more likely to discriminate against those who hold opposing political views. And those who are more skeptical of their political abilities are more likely to treat other people fairly when they disagree politically.

Newswise: Stony Brook University Professor Izabela Kalinowska-Blackwood Named 2024 Fulbright Scholar
Released: 12-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Stony Brook University Professor Izabela Kalinowska-Blackwood Named 2024 Fulbright Scholar
Stony Brook University

Izabela Kalinowska-Blackwood, associate professor in the Department of English and affiliated faculty in the Department of Languages and Cultural Studies at Stony Brook University, was awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program teaching grant for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Newswise: Stony Brook University Cosmologist Receives Fulbright Scholar Award
Released: 12-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Stony Brook University Cosmologist Receives Fulbright Scholar Award
Stony Brook University

The US Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board have selected Stony Brook University Professor Kenneth Lanzetta, PhD, in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, as a Fulbright US Scholar for 2024-2025.

   
Newswise: “Buddhist Studies” at Chula In-depth studies, activities, and research
Released: 12-Apr-2024 8:55 AM EDT
“Buddhist Studies” at Chula In-depth studies, activities, and research
Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University isn’t a Buddhist university but it does serve as a resource center for Buddhist Studies research and education. There are now various programs that offer courses in Buddhist Studies, as well as the Center for Buddhist Studies of the Institute of Thai Studies and its worldwide network of academics who are active in the exchange and collaboration in research, along with the International Tipitaka Hall and the CU Dhamma Center which serves as a venue for study and research along with organizing activities related to Buddhism.

Newswise: Silence is not an option for First Nations’ content in Australian schools
Released: 12-Apr-2024 1:05 AM EDT
Silence is not an option for First Nations’ content in Australian schools
University of South Australia

In a UniSA study, researchers found that pushing pre-service teachers outside their comfort zones helped educate them about the injustices faced by First Nations’ people – including racism, prejudice and discrimination – and to more confidently integrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content into their lessons.

Released: 11-Apr-2024 8:05 PM EDT
UWF launches ‘Here for Good capital campaign,’ announces gift in excess of $9 million to name football stadium
University of West Florida

WF launched the public phase of the “#HereforGood capital campaign,” the largest campaign in University history. President Martha Dunagin Saunders announced the campaign at a gala, alongside an extraordinary gift exceeding $9 million from Darrell and Debbie Gooden to break ground on the Darrell Gooden Stadium.

Newswise: Cosmic ray detectors, built by Utah refugee teens, installed on Refugee Services Center
Released: 11-Apr-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Cosmic ray detectors, built by Utah refugee teens, installed on Refugee Services Center
University of Utah

The detectors, which measure echoes of cosmic particles bombarding Earth’s atmosphere, were built by participants in a program called “Investigating the Development of STEM-Positive Identities of Refugee Teens in a Physics Out of School Time Experience.”

   
8-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
People who use willpower alone to achieve goals, resist temptation, deemed more trustworthy
American Psychological Association (APA)

People who use willpower to overcome temptations and achieve their goals are perceived as more trustworthy than those who use strategies that involve external incentives or deterrents – such as swear jars or internet-blocking apps – according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Newswise: Chulalongkorn Scholar Invites Young Designers to Ride on “Elephant Pants” Wave, Promoting  Cultural Identity as a Form of Thai Soft Power
Released: 11-Apr-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Chulalongkorn Scholar Invites Young Designers to Ride on “Elephant Pants” Wave, Promoting Cultural Identity as a Form of Thai Soft Power
Chulalongkorn University

Chula scholar recommended that the Thai government recognize the Elephant Pants as a Soft Power by featuring them in cultural activities, supporting local craftsmen, promoting the product in international fashion events, and sharing the origin and sustainability of the Elephant Pants on digital platforms. This will improve Thailand’s image and support the local economy.

Newswise: Aging adults stay home more, socialize less than pre-pandemic
Released: 10-Apr-2024 7:05 PM EDT
Aging adults stay home more, socialize less than pre-pandemic
University of Colorado Boulder

Four years after the U.S. began to slowly emerge from mandatory COVID-19 lockdowns, a study of 7,000 aging adults suggests that for many, life has never been the same.

Released: 10-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Experiencing Racial Discrimination Impacts the Mental Health of Teens in the U.S. Justice System
Southern Methodist University

A new study by SMU psychologists shows interpersonal racial discrimination and other forms of violence can impact the mental health of adolescents in the justice system.

   
Newswise: WVU to help fill need for water workforce in Appalachian communities
Released: 10-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
WVU to help fill need for water workforce in Appalachian communities
West Virginia University

A $1.4 million demonstration grant from the U.S. Department of Labor supports the three-year initiative to develop paid summer internship partnerships with water and wastewater utilities serving disadvantaged areas of West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia.

Released: 10-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Visiting white parts of town make some Black kids feel less safe
Ohio State University

Some Black youth feel less safe when they visit predominantly white areas of their city, a new study in Columbus has found. And it was those Black kids who spent the most time in white-dominated areas who felt less safe.

Released: 10-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
CFES Scholar Wins $1,000 Prize in Entrepreneurial Contest
CFES Brilliant Pathways

CFES Scholar from Ticonderoga, NY wins $1,000 prize in Vermont Pitch Challenge

Newswise: Emmy-Award-Winning Actor and St. Louis Native Jon Hamm to Deliver May 2024 Commencement Address at Saint Louis University
Released: 10-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Emmy-Award-Winning Actor and St. Louis Native Jon Hamm to Deliver May 2024 Commencement Address at Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University

Emmy-award-winning actor Jon Hamm will return to his hometown of St. Louis to deliver the spring commencement address this year at Saint Louis University.

Newswise: University College London uses Symplectic Elements to showcase research profiles
Released: 10-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
University College London uses Symplectic Elements to showcase research profiles
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

Digital Science, a technology company serving stakeholders across the research ecosystem, is pleased to share the news that University College London (UCL) has launched a new public profiles system, UCL Profiles, powered by Symplectic Elements.

     
Newswise: Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is the No. 3 Nursing School in the World, Says QS World Rankings
Released: 10-Apr-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is the No. 3 Nursing School in the World, Says QS World Rankings
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

QS World University Rankings has named the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) the No. 3 nursing school in the world for 2024.

Released: 9-Apr-2024 5:05 PM EDT
MSU graduate programs ranked No. 1 for decades by U.S. News & World Report
Michigan State University

In its 2024-25 Best Graduate Schools rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized six of Michigan State University’s graduate programs as first in the nation, including two programs recognized as No. 1 for three decades.

   
Released: 9-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Teen Behavior, Explained by a Neuroscientist
Tufts University

A researcher at Tufts School of Medicine explains how brain development—as well as current events—can influence decision-making in adolescence.

     
Released: 9-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Patent Bubbles in Chinese Universities: Study Examines Extent and Implications
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Chinese university patent activity is booming but isn’t translating to a high level of technology or viable commercial products, according to new research exploring this “patent bubble” trend and its implications.

   
Newswise: CSU Nursing Pathways: Helping Meet Workforce Demands
Released: 9-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
CSU Nursing Pathways: Helping Meet Workforce Demands
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

The CSU’s nursing pathways help students complete their baccalaureate nursing education and join the workforce faster.

Newswise: FSU historian appointed to teach next generation of leaders at U.S. Air Force Academy
Released: 9-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
FSU historian appointed to teach next generation of leaders at U.S. Air Force Academy
Florida State University

A Florida State University historian has been appointed to serve as a distinguished visiting professor in the humanities division at the United States Air Force Academy.

Newswise: Living Near Green Space Associated With Fewer Emotional Problems in Preschool-Age Kids, NIH Study Finds
Released: 9-Apr-2024 12:30 PM EDT
Living Near Green Space Associated With Fewer Emotional Problems in Preschool-Age Kids, NIH Study Finds
Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes NIH

Children who live in areas with natural spaces (e.g., forests, parks, backyards) from birth may experience fewer emotional issues between the ages of 2 and 5, according to a study funded by the NIH Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program.

   
Newswise: Living Near Green Space Associated With Fewer Emotional Problems in Preschool-Age Kids, NIH Study Finds
Released: 9-Apr-2024 12:30 PM EDT
Living Near Green Space Associated With Fewer Emotional Problems in Preschool-Age Kids, NIH Study Finds
Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes NIH

Children who live in areas with natural spaces (e.g., forests, parks, backyards) from birth may experience fewer emotional issues between the ages of 2 and 5, according to a study funded by the NIH Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program.

   
Newswise: Hall of Fame Head Coach Jay Wright to Deliver 2024 PCOM Commencement Address
Released: 9-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Hall of Fame Head Coach Jay Wright to Deliver 2024 PCOM Commencement Address
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Retired Villanova basketball coach and two-time NCAA National Champion Jay Wright will address PCOM's graduates at the 2024 Commencement ceremony.

Newswise: Innovative project brings the universe to UWF and beyond
Released: 9-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Innovative project brings the universe to UWF and beyond
University of West Florida

UWF LEAD unveiled Stargo, an EVSCOPE 2 immersive smart telescope with enhanced vision technology, perfectly timed for yesterday afternoon's solar eclipse.

Newswise: Eye Movement Study: 400-Year-Old Painting Holds Powerful Insights for Today’s Marketers
Released: 9-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Eye Movement Study: 400-Year-Old Painting Holds Powerful Insights for Today’s Marketers
New York Institute of Technology, New York Tech

An eye movement study led by a New York Institute of Technology psychology researcher suggests that techniques used in a Baroque-era painting could help today’s marketers catch the attention of modern consumers.

     
Newswise: Eye Movement Study: 400-Year-Old Painting Holds Powerful Insights for Today’s Marketers
Released: 9-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Eye Movement Study: 400-Year-Old Painting Holds Powerful Insights for Today’s Marketers
New York Institute of Technology, New York Tech

An eye movement study led by a New York Institute of Technology psychology researcher suggests that techniques used in a Baroque-era painting could help today’s marketers catch the attention of modern consumers.

     
Newswise: Cal State Fullerton’s Nursing Program Receives $5 Million Grant from CalOptima Health to Build a Diverse Workforce
Released: 8-Apr-2024 7:05 PM EDT
Cal State Fullerton’s Nursing Program Receives $5 Million Grant from CalOptima Health to Build a Diverse Workforce
California State University, Fullerton

CalOptima Health has approved a $5 million grant expanding Cal State Fullerton’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

   
Released: 8-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Statement on Passage of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation in Kentucky
Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen commends passage of HB 115 in Kentucky, which removes out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental imaging. This is a critical form of breast cancer screening for some high-risk individuals and an important step in determining the need for a biopsy to rule out or confirm breast cancer.

   
Released: 8-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Experts on Israel & Palestine, Context & Background
University of Colorado Boulder

On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas launched an attack from Gaza into neighboring Israel, part of a long conflict between Israel and Palestine, which has both modern and deep historical roots. CU Boulder experts are available to discuss the history of Israel, Palestine and the broader region.

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Released: 8-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Ukraine & War in Eastern Europe
University of Colorado Boulder

The Ukraine-Russia War broke out in February 2022, when Russia launched air and land attacks against the sovereign nation of Ukraine. CU Boulder experts are available to discuss various topics related to the war in Ukraine, including the history of conflict, political diplomacy and economic impacts of the war on the United States.

   
Released: 8-Apr-2024 2:00 PM EDT
Americans are bad at recognizing conspiracy theories when they believe they’re true
University of Illinois Chicago

New research shows this was true both for people who self-identified as liberal and conservative

Released: 8-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
New Study Explores Video Game Addiction Rates
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

Using data from a top video game streaming service, Puneet Manchanda, Isadore and Leon Winkelman Professor of Marketing, and PhD student Bruno Castelo Branco challenge preconceived notions of high addiction rates in the video game-playing community.

Released: 8-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Everyday social interactions predict language development in infants
University of Washington

In a study published April 8 in Current Biology, University of Washington researchers found that when the adult talked and played socially with a 5-month-old baby, the baby’s brain activity particularly increased in regions responsible for attention — and the level of this type of activity predicted enhanced language development at later ages.

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Released: 8-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Sait Tunc receives NSF CAREER award to optimize health care systems for equitable outcomes
Virginia Tech

In an effort to revolutionize the health care system through operations research and systems engineering, Sait Tunc, an assistant professor in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, has received a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award.

   
Released: 8-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
UWF celebrates sixth annual Founders Week beginning April 15
University of West Florida

Join UWF as we honor traditions, engage in the community and celebrate the future of the University during its sixth annual Founders Week, which will be held April 15-18.

Released: 8-Apr-2024 9:30 AM EDT
AERA Announces 2024 Award Winners in Education Research
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) has announced the winners of its 2024 awards for excellence in education research.



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