Released: 19-May-2008 9:40 AM EDT
Increasing Science Awareness and Application Among National Youth
George Washington University

The 24th annual Science Olympiad National Tournament empowers young minds to engage in scientific exploration and seeks to improve the quality of K-12 science education. One hundred twenty teams comprising nearly 2,000 middle and high school students from 46 states will compete in a series of events focused in the subjects of biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, and technology. The tournament, May 30-31, 2008, will be held at The George Washington University and is sponsored by GW and DuPont.

   
Released: 9-Jul-2008 3:40 PM EDT
“Hot Mommas Project” Highlights Research on Female Working Professionals; Will Yield World’s Largest Women’s Case-Study Database
George Washington University

"The Hot Mommas Project," highlights everyday-female professionals who are achieving success in business and life. The award-winning research is being used to develop curricula and toolkits to train women leaders.

Released: 11-Jul-2008 6:20 PM EDT
Math Summer Camp for Women Seeks to Foster Success in Business and Government
George Washington University

Sixteen outstanding undergraduate women mathematics majors from across the United States have been selected by The George Washington University to participate in a unique five-week immersion program. The university's 14th annual Summer Program for Women in Mathematics provides broad exposure to mathematical culture, tools necessary for success, applications of mathematics in business and industry, and career opportunities.

Released: 17-Jul-2008 6:30 PM EDT
Study Reveals Cooperation Beats Conflict for U.S., China, Africa
George Washington University

Amb. David Shinn and Joshua Eisenman have released their research on China-Africa relations, identifying areas where China and the United States have important differences in their approach to Africa and recommendations of key issues where Beijing and Washington can cooperate in a manner that will benefit Africans.

Released: 28-Jul-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Blog Readers and Political Affiliation
George Washington University

GW professors examiner who reads the more than 112 million blogs worldwide, the politics of these readers, and how much they participate in American politics in their paper "Self-Segregation or Deliberation? Blog Readership, Participation, and Polarization in American Politics."

Released: 29-Jul-2008 12:00 PM EDT
Personalizing Cardiac Medicine
George Washington University

Improving patient care by "personalizing" the practice of medicine often results from studying specific drugs and their impact on genetic biomarkers.

Released: 29-Jul-2008 6:00 PM EDT
Earthquake and Natural Disaster Tip Sheet
George Washington University

The following faculty members from The George Washington University are available to comment on earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters.

Released: 31-Jul-2008 4:45 PM EDT
Economic and Socio-cultural Impacts of Immigration on Metropolises
George Washington University

Amsterdam, Johannesburg, Singapore, Dublin, and Washington, D.C., are the new gateway cities for global migration patterns. GW Associate Professors of Geography Lisa Benton-Short and Marie Price present contemporary trends and issues in their book Migrants to the Metropolis: the Rise of Immigrant Gateway Cities.

Released: 1-Aug-2008 10:30 AM EDT
Salmonella Outbreak: Consequences to Industry and Public Health
George Washington University

With no system for managing multi-state foodborne illness outbreaks, many capable people work hard and do the best they can, but they work within a set of institutional arrangements and with tools that are not up to the task.

Released: 15-Aug-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Climate, Environment, and Sustainability Experts
George Washington University

GW experts are available to discuss climate, environment, and sustainability issues. Faculty come from academic fields including business and economics; geography; law and ethics; politics and policy; science; and engineering.

Released: 13-Aug-2008 10:00 AM EDT
Uninsured and Medicaid Patients More Likely to Receive Preventive Care in Community Health Centers
George Washington University

Despite having a more vulnerable patient mix, community health centers (CHC) out-perform other primary care providers in the use of preventive care by both Medicaid and uninsured patients.

Released: 20-Aug-2008 11:00 AM EDT
McCain and Obama: Neck and Neck in the Presidential Horserace
George Washington University

GW-Battleground 2008 Poll Examines Voter Attitudes in Advance of the Presidential Election

Released: 22-Aug-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Experts on Politics, Policy, and Elections
George Washington University

The following faculty members at The George Washington University are available to comment on politics, policy, and elections. Areas of expertise include history, elections, political parties, congress, education, foreign affairs, health care, environment, the Iraq War, campaign strategy and analysis, public opinion, and the internet.

Released: 28-Aug-2008 9:00 AM EDT
Renowned HIV Expert, Laura Ann Guay, MD, Accepts Dual Appointment
George Washington University

Pamela W. Barnes, president and CEO of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and Alan Greenberg, professor and chair of the George Washington University Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, today announced the dual appointment of Laura Ann Guay, M.D., as vice president for research at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and as research professor at The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

Released: 3-Sep-2008 9:00 AM EDT
New Analysis Examines More than 700 Public Comments Related to Proposed HHS Rules
George Washington University

New analysis offers in-depth examination of public comments submitted in response to a proposed rule to narrow the federal definition of medical underservice.

Released: 29-Sep-2008 12:30 PM EDT
$10 Million Gift to Advance Cancer Initiatives at GW Medical Center
George Washington University

The GW Medical Center has received a $10 million gift from Dr. and Mrs. Cyrus Katzen for the establishment of a new Cancer Research Center. The gift will enhance recruitment of top scholars in the field and development of innovative approaches to battling and treating cancer.

Released: 6-Oct-2008 11:20 AM EDT
The George Washington University Establishes New Institute for the Analysis of Solar Energy
George Washington University

The George Washington University announced today the establishment of the Institute for the Analysis of Solar Energy, which will employ a multi-disciplinary approach to conducting research on the economic, technical, and public policy issues associated with developing and deploying solar power.

Released: 13-Oct-2008 12:35 PM EDT
Dr. Hotez Elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
George Washington University

The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies has elected into its membership Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, FAAP, The George Washington University Walter G. Ross Professor, chair of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Tropical Medicine, and professor of global health. Membership to this prestigious institution is granted on the basis of professional achievement and of demonstrated interest, concern, and involvement with problems and critical issues that affect the health of the public.

Released: 15-Oct-2008 8:00 AM EDT
Invisible Ink Can Help Ensure Accuracy and Privacy for Voters
George Washington University

How can voters be assured their votes are counted and kept private? GW will discuss and demonstrate Scantegrity, a newly developed "voter-verifiable" voting system, which involves optical scan ballots, invisible ink, and a fool-proof way for voters to ensure their ballots are correctly tallied.

Released: 16-Oct-2008 12:00 PM EDT
Sen. Obama Leads in Latest GW - Battleground Tracking Poll
George Washington University

In the most recent George Washington University Battleground Poll, Sen. Barack Obama leads Sen. John McCain (47%-40%). Eleven percent remain undecided. The disapproval rating for Congress is 74%. The economy is the most important issue among registered "likely" voters (41% compared to 7% for the war in Iraq).

Released: 22-Oct-2008 11:15 AM EDT
"Voter-Verifiable" Voting System Ensures Accuracy and Privacy
George Washington University

Scantegrity is a vote-counting system that enables individuals to verify that their ballots have been collected and accurately tabulated. Scantegrity is the only such system in the country that can be used with current optical scan ballots and does not change the voting experience for users.

Released: 23-Oct-2008 8:15 PM EDT
Presidential Race Remains Close in Latest GW Battleground Poll
George Washington University

In the most recent George Washington University Battleground Poll, Sen. Barack Obama remains in a close race with Sen. John McCain (44%-42%).

Released: 31-Oct-2008 2:40 PM EDT
Obama 45% - Mccain 42% in Latest George Washington University Battleground Poll
George Washington University

In the most recent George Washington University Battleground Poll, Sen. Barack Obama remains in a close race with Sen. John McCain (45%-42%).

Released: 11-Nov-2008 7:30 PM EST
Game Day is Greener with "Green Sports Score Card" Launched by School of Business
George Washington University

The GW School of Business' Institute for Corporate Responsibility and Sport Management program has launched a "Green Sports Score Card" research initiative that will help sports organizations globally assess their environmental friendliness.

Released: 19-Nov-2008 3:25 PM EST
Institute for Nanotechnology Established at The George Washington University
George Washington University

The GW Institute of Nanotechnology will draw on the expertise of the University's faculty members in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, computer, civil, and environmental engineering; physics, chemistry; and biochemistry.

Released: 3-Dec-2008 10:15 AM EST
George Washington University Offers New MPH Degree in Environmental Health Science and Policy
George Washington University

Recognizing the environmental challenges that confront the nation, the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services is offering a new Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Environmental Health Science and Policy, starting in Summer 2009. The program emphasizes regulatory policy and sustainability, and provides practical experience that takes full advantage of the program's Washington, D.C. location.

Released: 8-Dec-2008 5:15 PM EST
Leo M. Chalupa Named Vice President for Research at GW
George Washington University

George Washington University President Steven Knapp has announced that Dr. Leo M. Chalupa, a prominent neuroscience researcher and professor, will become GW's first Vice President for Research.

Released: 9-Dec-2008 2:20 PM EST
India and Pakistan Relations - Experts for Analysis and Comment
George Washington University

The following GW experts are available to discuss India - Pakistan relations.

Released: 11-Dec-2008 10:45 AM EST
GWUMC Geiger Gibson Program is Awarded Major Gift from the Florida Association of Community Health Centers
George Washington University

The Florida Association of Community Health Centers (FACHC) has awarded $40,000 to the Geiger Gibson Program in Community Health Policy at The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS).

Released: 6-Jan-2009 5:15 PM EST
Meghan Chapple-Brown Named First Director of GW's Office of Sustainability
George Washington University

George Washington University President Steven Knapp has announced that Meghan Chapple-Brown will serve as the University's first director of the recently established Office of Sustainability.

Released: 9-Jan-2009 1:00 PM EST
Politics, History, Int'l Affairs, Terrorism, and Security
George Washington University

The following are GW experts available to discuss Presidential history, American politics, African-American history, first ladies, international affairs, terrorism, homeland security, and emergency preparedness.

Released: 13-Jan-2009 7:00 PM EST
Examining the Health Consequences of the 2008-09 Recession
George Washington University

A new report by The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (GW/SPHHS) spells out the potential health consequences of this, and other aspects of the recession. It also reviews proposals that are part of federal efforts to stimulate an economic recovery, and that would help to reduce impoverishment, strengthen access to health care, and protect the health of more Americans.

Released: 15-Jan-2009 1:45 PM EST
Tip Sheet: Emergency Preparedness During the Inauguration
George Washington University

Expert to comment on topics regarding disaster preparedness and how the general public can prepare for and respond to an emergency during the Inauguration in Washington, D.C.

2-Feb-2009 11:30 AM EST
Early Human Skulls Shaped for Nut-Cracking
George Washington University

New research conducted in part by researchers at The George Washington University has led to novel insights into how feeding and dietary adaptations may have shaped the evolution of the earliest humans.

Released: 5-Feb-2009 5:10 PM EST
Political Experience and Academics Go Hand-in-Hand for Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Interns
George Washington University

After only one semester, college students participating in the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's congressional internships program will leave Washington, D.C., armed with more than valuable real-world political experience. Interns also will earn academic credit from The George Washington University.

23-Feb-2009 9:40 PM EST
Ancient 1.5 Million-Year-Old Footprints Show Earliest Evidence of Modern Foot Anatomy and Walking
George Washington University

The George Washington University professor Brian Richmond and his colleagues have discovered a set of 1.5 million-year-old human ancestor footprints in Kenya that show the earliest direct evidence of a modern human style of upright walking called bipedalism.

Released: 23-Feb-2009 10:00 PM EST
George Washington University's Federal Highway Administration Grant for National Crash Analysis Center Renewed
George Washington University

Developing improvements to highway and vehicle safety will be the top priority of The George Washington University's National Crash Analysis Center during the next five years. A grant for more than $19 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration will fund research and development of advanced crash analysis technologies at the University.

Released: 26-Feb-2009 2:20 PM EST
Student Veteran Advocacy Expanded at GW
George Washington University

The George Washington University confirms that it will support current and prospective student veterans by participating in the national "Yellow Ribbon" Program. The University also has established an on-campus veteran services coordinator to provide leadership, research, and administrative support for University's veteran community.

Released: 26-Feb-2009 2:20 PM EST
Putting the Stories Together - GW's Prime Movers Media Program
George Washington University

In its fifth year, The George Washington University's Prime Movers Media Program pairs veteran and retired journalists from leading news media companies with students in elective media classes at Washington, D.C., high schools to help them create or strengthen student-run media.

Released: 2-Mar-2009 4:30 PM EST
National Survey Finds Journalists Use Traditional News Gathering Sources Just as Extensively as Online Sources
George Washington University

In November and December 2008, more than 12,000 editors and journalists participated in a study conducted by Cision, GW's Graduate School of Political Management, and Don Bates, adjunct professor with the school and PR veteran. The survey's goal was to inform best practices and teaching in the public relations and political management fields and to deepen understanding of how editors and reporters use and value outside resources, including social media.

Released: 20-Mar-2009 1:00 PM EDT
Climate, Environment, and Sustainability Experts
George Washington University

George Washington University experts are available to discuss climate change, Earth Day, and sustainability.

Released: 17-Mar-2009 4:50 PM EDT
Expert on Spirituality and Health Available
George Washington University

The following faculty member, Christina Puchalski, MD, of The George Washington University Medical Center is available to comment on topics regarding Spirituality/ Religion and health care. The George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health (GWish) To contact this expert, please call the following contact: Anne Banner 202-994-2261 Cell: 202-321-1389 Christina M. Puchalski, M.D. GWish Founder and Executive Director

Released: 18-Mar-2009 11:15 AM EDT
Library Partnership Announce the Launch of Healthy DC - Go Local
George Washington University

Today, The GW Medical Center's Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library, in partnership with Georgetown University Medical Center's Dahlgren Memorial Library, through a grant from the National Library of Medicine, are launching a free, online guide to health care resources in the District of Columbia.

Released: 24-Mar-2009 11:50 AM EDT
NEMSPI Launches Cutting-Edge Educational Video Game to Train First Responders
George Washington University

GW University's National Emergency Medical Services Preparedness Initiative announces the launch of Zero Hour: America's Medic, a high-tech video game based learning tool that is designed to train and exercise the first responder and EMS communities through a series of virtual simulations based on the 16 national planning scenarios developed by US Department of Homeland Security. When playing the game and confronted with biological, explosive, chemical and earthquake disasters, first responders must meet the challenges they would face during an actual disaster.

Released: 24-Mar-2009 12:20 PM EDT
Community Health Centers Caring for More Patients in Wake of Massachusetts Health Reform
George Washington University

Community health centers in Massachusetts saw a significant increase in their patient load from 2005 to 2007 as that state began implementing its health reform law. In addition, the proportion of the State's uninsured served at community health centers increased. These findings demonstrate the importance of community health centers and the continuing need for a robust primary care safety net, according to a new report titled, "How is the Primary Care Safety Net Faring in Massachusetts? Community Health Centers in the Midst of Health Reform."

Released: 1-Apr-2009 3:35 PM EDT
HSPI Releases Task Force Report on the Future of the Homeland Security Council
George Washington University

The report is the product of a bipartisan Task Force composed of former senior federal officials, practitioners at the state and local levels, and subject matter experts in the area of homeland security policymaking. Co-chaired by HSPI Director Frank Cilluffo and Deputy Director Daniel Kaniewski, the Task Force identified and reviewed arguments for and against merging the Homeland Security Council and National Security Council, and also assessed crucial factors that merit consideration whether or not there is a merger.

Released: 1-Apr-2009 3:35 PM EDT
New Report on Embryonic Stem Cell Research: What are the Next Steps?
George Washington University

A new report on embryonic stem cell research from The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) reviews key issues likely to be debated in the coming months as Congress and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) determine how the research will move forward.

   
Released: 2-Apr-2009 12:00 PM EDT
George Washington University Dedicates the Dr. Cyrus and Myrtle Katzen Cancer Research Center
George Washington University

Those suffering from cancer in the DC metropolitan area now have expanded services, more treatment options and a comfortable place to receive clinical care, thanks to the new Dr. Cyrus and Myrtle Katzen Cancer Research Center. Today, a ceremonial ribbon cutting will take place at The George Washington University Medical Center's Medical Faculty Associates building to dedicate the Center, which will add cancer care resources to downtown Washington, D.C., as well as expand GW's cancer research capacity.

Released: 8-Apr-2009 2:00 PM EDT
New X-Ray Technique to Study Fuel Cell Operations
George Washington University

A new technique called Delta X-ray Absorption Near Edge Structure (delta XANES) provides information that enables us to understand why some catalysts in fuel cells work better than others, why some get poisoned more than others, and why some age (deteriorate) more than others.

Released: 15-Apr-2009 11:40 AM EDT
Patient Navigation, Cancer Survivorship and Health Policy Center Established at GW with Support from Pfizer
George Washington University

Today, The George Washington University Medical Center with support from Pfizer and the Pfizer Foundation announced the launch of The Center for the Advancement of Cancer Survivorship, Navigation, and Policy with a $1.2 million commitment over three years. The new Center will seek to advance patient navigation and cancer survivorship efforts both locally and nationally through training, research, policy analysis, outreach and education.


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