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University of Miami gets a new provost

Joel Hassman Samuels, a tenured professor of law, leads the largest college at the University of South Carolina, transforming its research enterprise and increasing faculty recruitment. At the University of Miami, he aims to expand impact through innovative research, creative achievement, and clinical care.

Mizzou researchers aim to reduce avoidable hospitalizations for nursing home residents with dementia

A recent study by Mizzou researchers found that nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias are more likely to experience avoidable hospital transfers due to a mismatch between care provided and personal preferences. Increasing staff support, training, and resources can help improve outcomes for these residents.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalAlzheimer’s & Dementia·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 3, 2025

UTA study suggests simple steps may improve team ethics

A UT Arlington study suggests that speaking up is key to ethical decision-making in research groups. The researchers found that fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to voice concerns can help prevent unethical behavior. An 'ethical champion' who steps up to speak out against potential issues was a common finding.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·JournalScience and Engineering Ethics·TypeObservational study·DateSep 30, 2024

New vaccine created by Mizzou researchers protects cattle from deadly tick-borne disease

A new vaccine created by Mizzou researchers protects cattle from bovine anaplasmosis, a devastating tick-borne disease causing hundreds of millions of dollars in economic losses. The vaccine has been proven to give immunized cattle protection for at least a month and is being discussed with industry partners for future distribution.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalVaccine·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 28, 2024

Breeding more resilient soybeans may come down to test site selection

A new study from the University of Illinois recommends redistributing soybean testing sites to better represent the growing environment and improve crop resilience. The researchers analyzed long-term climate data and records of soybean trials to develop two new sets of maps that would help breeders strategize test site placement.

UK cardiology societies issue joint policy statement to stamp out bullying, harassment, and discrimination in the specialty

The British Junior Cardiologists' Association (BJCA) and the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) have issued a joint policy statement to address bullying, harassment, and discrimination in UK cardiology departments. The statement emphasizes that every team member has a duty to call out inappropriate behaviors to drive culture change.

SourceBMJ Group·JournalHeart·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateMay 30, 2023

University of Maryland School of Medicine and UMBC receive NIH FIRST grant to recruit new underrepresented faculty

The University of Maryland School of Medicine and UMBC have been awarded a 5-year, $13.7 million NIH grant to enhance efforts in recruiting and training junior faculty from underrepresented groups in biomedical science. The grant aims to build self-reinforcing communities of scientists committed to diversity and inclusive excellence.

Companies that work with universities can protect proprietary secrets

A new study from the University of Texas at Austin found that companies with high levels of inventor collaboration are better off when collaborating with universities, as it creates a knowledge protection effect. This strategy helps organizations hedge against rivals discovering company secrets while still benefiting from academic part...

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalStrategic Management Journal·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 14, 2022

As the volume of social sciences journal articles increases, academic book publication is slowing

A study by Academic Analytics Research Center found a significant increase in journal article publications (64%) and decrease in book publications (34-54%) across 12 Social Sciences disciplines from 2010 to 2020. This shift may impact library acquisitions strategies and affect humanities-related fields.

SourceAcademic Analytics Research Center (AARC)·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 3, 2022

Social media is reshaping British universities’ value systems in a scramble for likes and shares

Researchers at the University of Cambridge found that universities are increasingly using social media metrics to claim impact in research, despite this being a 'naïve and problematic' grasp of the concept. This is linked to institutional isomorphism, where organisations imitate each other's approaches to uncertain goals.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalPostdigital Science and Education·DateNov 3, 2021

Some colleges are mammals, others are cities

The study found that institutions are optimized for their function, with community colleges being more efficient due to their smaller size. As prestigious research universities grew in size, tuition increased, faculty salaries increased, and research production dramatically increased. Despite this, completion rates remained the same.

SourceSanta Fe Institute·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 1, 2021

Sexual minority identity impacts career trajectory among medical students

A study analyzing data from the Association of American Medical Colleges Graduate Questionnaire found that sexual minorities, particularly female, are underrepresented in undergraduate medical training and certain specialties. The researchers concluded that standardized data collection and consideration of diversity in recruitment are ...

SourceUniversity of Minnesota Medical School·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 30, 2021