European Parliament calls for action in epilepsy
...ean Concerted Action and Research in Epilepsy), an educational initiative from UCB aimed at raising the profile of epilepsy across Europe, has been produced in a timely manner to take advantage of the European Parliament's new remit for Public Health. The White Paper has been created by EUCARE in partnership wi......d in 1999 or 2000. - PIOs of scientific societies, educational institutions and government agencies. Representatives of the business side of news media, publishing houses, and for-profit corporations must pay the appropriate fees. Register at the main meeting registration desk at the Sheraton Capital Center (thi...Panda habitat not protected by nature reserve, say Science researchers
...way" to limit ecological threats to Wolong. Better educational opportunities could allow residents to attend technical schools and colleges and obtain jobs outside the reserve, according to Liu. "Our computer simulations suggest that even if only 22 percent of the reserve's young people relocate as a result of a...Janet Ginsburg receives microbiology communications award
... Department of Natural Resources and by writing an educational publication ("City Trees") on urban tree care for the City of Chicago. Ellen Licking of BusinessWeek was and editorial contributor to the award-winning article.Runner-up in this year's competition is Daniel Haney of the Associated Press for his story...National survey reveals profound lack of scientific knowledge
... of its public spaces, exhibition halls, Web site, educational resources, and scientific research facilities. Th...y in the development of innovative exhibitions and educational initiatives that will unite people with the sciences and with nature in profound, new ways.Founded i...First dinosaur found with its body covering intact; displays primitive feathers from head to toe
...nh.org , extends its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs to millions more beyond the Museums walls.......t of the ABX Guide was funded through unrestricted educational grants to Hopkins POC-IT from Abbott, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck, Ortho McNeill, Pfizer, Pharmacia, and Roche. Sponsors are acknowledged in a special section on the Web site, but no banner or commercial advertising exists in any of the application...Increased awareness of stroke symptoms could dramatically reduce stroke disability
...settings so that local communities can host stroke educational events. The campaign messages will be seen on billboards, bus shelters, and airport dioramas across the country, and will be aired in radio public service announcements. The materials graphically depict the symptoms of stroke as highway signs, an eff...Field Museum plays vital role in creation of huge new park
...e collections, scientific expertise and innovative educational programs to the immediate needs of conservation a...e Field Museum is a collections-based research and educational institution devoted to studying and preserving natural and cultural diversity. Environmental and Con...Making science museums more dynamic, beneficial
...uses filled with insignificant artifacts, or vital educational centers that shed light on critical contemporary issues? Join experts from some of the worlds greatest cultural institutions as they discuss new ways to make museums more relevant and beneficial to society. WHO: - Jose Sarukhan, Mexicos Commissioner......onship will feature a wide range of consumer and educational media offerings, as well as groundbreaking and informative television specials for the Network. "The Lost Dinosaurs of Egypt" is the first of four specials and will air on A&E in the fourth quarter of 2001. "The Lost Dinosaurs of Egypt" is also the...Alzheimer's genetic susceptibility could bring fear and misunderstanding, religious scholars say
...hed service by the Associations National Board for educational efforts in bringing ethical issues to Association Chapters and families throughout the United States (1998). His book, The Moral Challenge of Alzheimer Disease: Ethical Issues from Diagnosis to Dying, 2nd edition, fully revised paperback (The Johns ......ly to create centers for simultaneous, multicenter educational training. Other priorities include developing a new system for imaging the heart and blood vessels and brain as well as technologies for processing, storing and viewing archived medical images. "All of these technologies will be designed ...USDA awards NC State $3 million for domestication of pine
...ientists and landowners about the findings, and an educational component to train scientists and other professionals in wood science and tree genetics. The $3 million USDA grant follows other large grants NC State has earned recently to conduct research in related areas. In 1999, the university received a $4.4 m...Age at first drink: What does it really mean?
...drug abuse/dependence, mental health problems, and educational underachievement -- is not necessarily inconsistent with this hypothesis. However, our results indicate that problems seen in adulthood among early drinkers existed prior to their taking that first drink, which suggests that developmental processes ...Botanists collect, study rare Hawaiian plants
... detail." The expedition also will serve as a key educational experience for Ohio University students of plant biology. The Global Studies in Plant Biology program was launched in 2000 to give students first-hand experience identifying and collecting plants in the field, a major component of botany research. Ea...Rice center to study therapeutic and environmental imapct of nanotechnology
...e environment. The $10.5 million grant will enable educational and industrial outreach activities in addition to ...biological component. In a three-pronged approach, educational and industrial outreach programs at the center will complement research activities. The centerpiece...Virginia Tech leads global effort to sort out social, economic impacts of agricultural biotechnology
...tural biotechnologies. The group will then develop educational materials about the benefits, costs, and concerns ...ologies for students and the general public. Those educational materials will be distributed in K-12 educational programs, college courses, and to the general publ...Whitaker Foundation to phase out grant programs
...ts, the establishment andenhancement of innovative educational programs, and theconstruction of buildings to house leading biomedical engineeringdepartments. The foundation will continue to fund existing multiyear awards, butwill begin to phase out the awarding of new grants as follows: Leadership-Development ......nmental awareness through national art and science educational programs. In fall 2002, the foundation will launch the Wyland Ocean Challenge Clean Water for the 21st Century.. and Beyond. The multi-media program, which meets all National Standards for Science, is designed to inspire millions of students, grades...