UK scientist and children's author wins EMBO Award for Communications 2004
...hope it will help stress the importance of science education for the young and bring attention to the plight of...een the driving force behind another major science education project much closer to home. Housed within the new building for Bart's and The London, Queen Mary's ...Clemson professor receives award
...ignificant advancements to environmental awareness education for youth either through educating other instructors or by working with community groups and K-12 programs. "I am honored to be recognized by SETAC and Menzie-Cura for my career work in environmental education," says Speziale, an associate dea...November nutrition news from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts
...utrition labels are generally recognized as a good education tool because they enable consumers to make healthy...uced in the United States in 1994. Early nutrition education that takes into account gender-specific issues is clearly needed to help the public better understan...Community living causes bacteria to diversify
...ospitals and Clinics and the patient care, medical education and research programs and services they provide. Visit UI Health Care online at http://www.uihealthcare.com ....University of South Florida designated Center of Excellence by Huntington's Disease Society
...cupational therapy, caregiver and patient support, education programs and community outreach. USF researchers conduct a variety of basic science and clinical research on neurodegenerative disorders, including Huntington's Disease. Dr. Sanchez-Ramos, who holds the Helen Ellis Endowed Chair in Neurology...Earth Science World receives 2004 Scientific American.com Web Award
... is time to recognize just how vital earth science education is to the future stewards of this planet -- and to the planet itself." The staff at Earth Science World strives to keep up-to-date, educational and interesting information available for the public. The American Geological Institute is proud to receiv...Fussy Baby Network answers cries for help in community
...birth order, gender, feeding style, race, parents' education or income. It also could occur despite excellent care. Excessive crying usually occurs during the first three months of life. Many of these infants have colic--crying for more than three hours a day at least three days a week for three weeks. Thei...Study reveals developing countries with recipe for thriving health biotech industries
.... Cuba's long-standing investment in education and science, Fidel Castro's keen interest in biotechnology, and knowledge sharing within institutions are among the factors that led to this success, the study found. Cuba has applied for or holds at least 400 patents in the biotechnology field. ...Balancing 'hysteria and suspicion': Doctors face new responsibilities in 'bioterrorism era'
...c challenge. In addition, continuing medical education programs and community drills (such as a simulated smallpox scenario Evans and Clements developed for the CDC for use by state and local health departments) are critical in preparing doctors, they said. The exercises are designed to help physicians s...Body's biological clock found to affect cardiac rhythm patterns in healthy adults
...tient care, medical research, and the training and education of health care professionals....National Evolutionary Synthesis Center launches in Durham, North Carolina
...gical Sciences (AIBS: www.aibs.org ) is providing education and outreach services to NESCent on a sub-contract. The National Science Foundation's (NSF) press release for NESCent is available at: www.nsf.gov/od/lpa/newsroom/pr.cfm?ni=15300000000135 . NSF's goals for NESCent--which is modeled after the ...NJIT professor discovers new mixing method for microchip-sized labs
... forum for discussions on research, technology and education of mechanics, as well as represents the U.S. in international scientific activities related to mechanics. "Normally when two pipes in a micro-scale chemical reactor meet, the two liquids fail to mix," said Aubry. But by switching the flow many times...NSBRI news: Bone-quality assessment tool for space and Earth
...ration space flight. The Institute's research and education projects take place at more than 70 institutions across the United States....Systems microbiology has great scientific promise in health and environment
...or improving opportunities in systems microbiology education and communication....Put science at center of decision-making on third world development, experts tell UN
...tries are to achieve the Goal of universal primary education by 2015. Starting this year the African Virtual University (AVU) will use the Internet to help train new teachers through distance learning. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the AVU has established 31 learning centers in 17 African countries. More t...Dietary Guidelines Alliance offers tools to help consumers understand new nutrition guidance
...ed It's All About You a consumer-tested nutrition education program and toolkit that reinforces the power of s...onsumer research and update the It's All About You education materials to help guide Americans with actionable messages. Health professionals can receive a copy...Journal of Nuclear Medicine Supplement summarizes current molecular radiotherapy
...nvestigations and basic science papers, continuing education articles, book reviews, an event calendar and an employment section....Parents' attitudes to sperm donation still some concerns about being open
...ns about attitudes and further research and public education will be needed. It became compulsory last June in ...n donor. "The associations between donor choices, education level and infertility distress were intriguing," said Dr Brewaeys. "We believe these are strongly in...Media fellowship on autism available at Vanderbilt University
... media fellowship will bring together researchers, education experts, advocates, parents and individuals with autism to discuss with journalists the latest research, the rising incidence of autism, the debate over its causes and needed educational changes. The fellowship is available to a limited number of pri...NJIT professor receives NSF CAREER award for emergency response research
...-routine situations. Mendonca's work will include education and outreach. A course in improvisation for New Je...ter attack," he said. To unify these research and education activities, Mendonca will develop an online community for all participants. "I hope to see high sch...