Researchers used a "gating mechanism" in the coats of simple viruses to remove the genetic material and turn the remaining protein coat into a delivery system for other organic substances, including drugs. Their loaded viruses can also be altered to target certain types of cells (like cancer cells).
In a new book, "Kiss and Tell: Surveying Sex in the Twentieth Century," a Temple University researcher looks past the sensational results of sex surveys to examine the questions, questioners, and questionnaires.
1) Reducing Conflict Between College Roommates; 2) Was JFK Jr. Acting Hemingway-Ish?; 3) On Vacation? Who's Watching Your House?
Despite continuing student unrest, officials of Temple University and Hanyang University signed a historic agreement today (Wednesday, June 4) that establishes a Temple Executive MBA program and sets the stage for a broad range of cooperative educational efforts
The picture of a pocket-protector-equipped computer nerd toiling quietly in a cubicle may someday become obsolete, according to research conducted by Temple University computer and information sciences professor John T. Nosek.
Managers and professionals re-employed after losing their job often don't replace the expected income of their previous job with their new earnings. For women and older workers, the income losses were even greater.
A small group of Temple University criminal justice majors is exploring issues of crime and justice with prison inmates in a college seminar held at a Philadelphia jail. "The Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program: Exploring Issues of Crime and Justice Behind the Walls" may be the first experience of its kind in the country.
The age-based TV program rating system unveiled last fall as a guide to prime time television offers little help to parents who want to protect their children from television violence or alcohol-saturated programming, according to a recently completed study of the fall 1997 TV season by George Gerbner, Bell Atlantic Professor of Telecommunications at Temple University.
A $1.2 million grant has been awarded to Temple University by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to enhance its undergraduate program in the biological sciences and--working with two Philadelphia high schools--introduce qualified pre-college students to basic research in the life sciences.
A multidisciplinary team of Temple University researchers is evaluating a Philadelphia child care project to determine what resources are useful in increasing access to quality and affordable child care to low-income children and their families.
Temple University has a number of faculty experts who are available to comment on the developing crisis in the Middle East.
A New TV advertising campaign uses the national reputation of Temple University's men's basketball team to tout its academic 'stars." The spots feature Temple Honors students racing onto the floor of The Apollo of Temple while courtside announcers give their 'stats'--GPA's and academic achievements.
A living document of the black experience in America, the second edition of The African-American Atlas: Black History and Culture traces critical periods in African American life with charts, maps, text and photographs in color and black-and-white.
The new chair of Temple University's philosophy department, is trying to shed philosophy's crusty old image of elitism.
A $402,000 link-to-learn grant from Pennsylvania's Dept. of Education will fund Temple University's Literacy Improvement through Technology project to increase teachers' proficiency in using technolgy as a tool for teaching language arts.
In a novel extension of the innovative computer-based tutoring technology he developed, a professor of electrical engineering at Temple University is helping students with disabilities to get the most out of their learning experiences.
A Temple University biologist and colleagues from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution spent two months in Antarctica aboard an ice-breaking research vessel studying microorganisms and retrieving samples to analyze back in their labs.
Temple University's Class of 1999 will march down the aisle to receive their degrees on Thursday, May 20, at The Apollo of Temple.
Scholars and industry leaders will explore the implications of the digital age at a Bell Atlantic-Temple University Conference June 3-5 at Temple's SugarLoaf Conference Center in Philadelphia.
1- for city girls, summertime science, 2- will boys get a kick out of the women's World Cup? 3- First Lady is testing New Yorkers
1- a spate of films packing an offensive wallop, 2- independent filmmakers and Amazon.com marketing "indies," 3- adults with speech disabilities learning to communicate using computer technology.
Philadelphia high school students are engaging in hands-on, college-level biological research at Temple University this summer as part of an HHMI-funded program.
1- casualties of this summer's drought; 2- MTBE -- suspected carcinogen turning up in groundwater; 3- Children in golf getting hurt; 4- implementing preventive measures for workplace violence
1- Zapruder heirs will receive $16 million, 2- Making meetings creative, 3- Motivating in the summertime
Imagine having the entire contents of the Library of Congress or every film ever shot in Hollywood on a single compact disc. A Temple University physicist thinks it's possible and is conducting research in an effort to bring it about.
1- Kids off to college, keep on talking; 2- School violence
Physical and emotional maltreatment by teachers and administrators and the increasing use of police-like disciplinary tactics contribute to the climate of alienation in America's schools and often can lead students to commit violent acts.
1- Data-processing systems may give us a sneak preview of what Y2K could bring on 9-9-99. 2- Adults 50-75 say they are planning to get involved in volunteerism and/or activism when they retire.
1. Advice for the future biologists and science teachers; 2. The three big TV network channels still lag behind when it comes to showcasing minorities in major, non-sterotypical roles.
Temple University will officially commemorate the naming of its School of Business and Management for Richard J. Fox, chairman of the University's Board of Trustees.
Computer and information scientists at Temple University will develop a framework allowing colleges and universities to design upper-level courses to provide wide-ranging IT education to students who aren't computer science majors.
(1) European earthquakes and Atlantic hurricanes, tragically destructive forces lately. (2)Books that have been banned because of sexual content, profanity or ethnic portrayals deemed objectionable by school districts and library boards.
Temple University professor Mel Silberman knows meetings have a serious PR problem. But that doesn't have to be, says Silberman, who offers dozens of ways to bring meetings to life in his new book, "101 Ways to Make Meetings Active."
1) swing voters may not count in mayoral race, 2) consumer reporting, one of the "highest growth" areas in journalism, 3) proposed merger of PECO and Unicom corp.; what does it mean?
1- women and the law; 2- most sexual assaults committed by acquaintances.
Research shows that a number of challenges face ethnic minorities and health care workers in the American health care system. These challenges include low socio-economic status, language barriers and the lack of integration between western and non-traditional medicine.
ESPN the magazine wins Temple University's 1999 "Acres of Diamonds" award for best new magazine.
Football has taken over as "America's pastime," says a Temple sports psychologist.
While some schools are banning Pokemon cards because they distract kids from classroom work, Temple psychologist Frank Farley says educators can learn much about motivating their students from the popularity of the game, which involves 150 creatures on cards with differing abilities and powers.
1) Resisting the Urge to Spice Up Thanksgiving - psychology of food expert says to stick with the traditional. 2) Eagles' Nest Not so Thorny - sports psychologist says relationship between coach and team should be fine despite losing record.
1- "The Insider" and First Amendment, 2- Bradley vs. Gore, 3- teaching fifth-graders physics.
1. Shoppers browse at malls but may buy online, 2. TV news station coverage with less sensationalism, crime, and violence is doing better in the ratings.
In recent debates, proponents of school choice have maintained that parents would make choices based on school quality and school preferences, not on racial bias.
1- School choice is causing white students to leave black and poor schools more than it allows poor kids to leave the worst schools. 2- Hold off on building that home gym until the kids are out of college.
1- Psychologist worries that game shows promote idea of getting something for nothing; 2- Philadelphia mayor can help fight obesity; 3- Warm temps won't hurt your trees and shrubs, says horticulture prof.
1. AOL-Time Warner deal may further blur the line between news and advertising. 2. Zero tolerance policies make kids feel unsafe in school. 3. Sports psychologist compares the impact of Flyers tragedies and Charlotte Hornets.
1- Outdoor exercise can beat the winter blues but dress for the part; 2- While Bush and Gore play it safe, Bradley and McCain continue to impress; 3- Warning against use of anti-drug messages in media.
1- Super bowl ads are a bargain; 2- Psychological effects of snow; 3- What the QBs need to do to win; 4- New law could lead to citizenship for Elian Gonzalez.
1- Romancing a man -- think golf balls; 2. Bush could topple McCain in S.C.; 3- Forum on Russia after Yeltsin, Feb. 18.
1- A McCain win in S.C. could be the end of Bush; 2- Schools need more counselors and less cops and metal detectors; 3- Why is 2000 a leap year but 1800 and 1900 weren't? and why did Sept. 1752 have only 19 days?
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