Research on teaching, learning, and how education works. Covers health-tech education, mentorship and fellowships, NIH training grants, and digital learning.
Eric A. Coleman has been awarded the 2009 Maxwell A. Pollack Award for his work on enhancing patient care transitions and promoting safe and effective care across acute and post-acute settings.
Researchers at Stony Brook University found that rip currents at East Hampton Village Beach lasted on average a little over one minute, posing a risk to swimmers. The study's findings suggest that seismometers can be used to measure wave patterns that may lead to rip currents.
Dr. Hans-Werner Wahl is recognized for his significant contribution in gerontology, which led to innovation in treatment and practice. His work focuses on environmental gerontology, adaptation to low vision, and independence and autonomy issues in old age.
The university will receive a $20.5 million gift to support education and research programs at its schools of medicine and dental medicine. The gift has established two professorships, including the Dr. Donald and Ruth Goodman Professorship in Innovative Cancer Therapeutics.
In the early 1960s, a Harvard-educated surgeon and US Air Force General proposed testing women in space due to their lighter weight, lower heart rate, and fewer reproductive system issues. A total of 19 women were enrolled, with 68% passing the tests, earning them the nickname 'Mercury 13'. The data from these women's physiological tes...
The Partnership for Research and Education in Plants (PREP) has received a $1.3 million Science Education Partnership Award from the NIH to expand benefits to more students and high schools. Students are collecting real data on Arabidopsis thaliana, making discoveries acknowledged in grant proposals and publications.
The Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Albert Einstein College of Medicine a three-year, $2.1 million grant to expand its Hispanic Center of Excellence. The center provides leadership and training in research to Hispanic students and faculty, with a focus on addressing health disparities in the Hispanic community.
A study found that 'stranger danger' fears in inner-city neighborhoods are deterring kids from using playgrounds and parks. The researchers identified three themes: neighborhood characteristics, family involvement, and availability of adult-supervised programs, highlighting the need for more safe spaces and supportive environments.
The new center will foster NASA-related developments based on optical sciences and technology, enhancing the national aerospace science workforce. CAOSS will also develop partnerships with industry, NASA research centers, federal laboratories, and minority-serving colleges.
Researchers found a 62% decrease in high bilirubin levels with universal screening, leading to increased phototherapy use. The study suggests that routine screening can prevent serious hyperbilirubinemia.
A Mayo Clinic survey published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that most physicians agree on their professional obligation to address health policy issues and expand access to basic healthcare. However, some physicians oppose measures such as underinsuring patients or using cost-effectiveness data in treatment decisions.
Researcher David Amodio examines unconscious racial associations and their impact on behavior, linking emotional and conceptual forms of bias to neural processes in the brain.
A new study from the University of Alberta found significant differences in leisure experiences between two group homes. Women with intellectual disabilities who were given support and autonomy had more independent leisure activities, while those with staff-directed leisure had limited choices.
The SPIRIT IV trial demonstrates enhanced safety and efficacy of everolimus-eluting stents compared to paclitaxel-eluting stents, resulting in a 38% reduction in target lesion failure (TLF) rate at one year. The study also found significant reductions in ischemia-driven TLR and stent thrombosis rates with the everolimus stent.
Researchers found a strong association between teenage birth rates and state-level measures of religiosity in the US. Conservative religious beliefs are strongly predicted to influence teen birth rates, even after controlling for income differences.
Researchers developed an artificial neural network (ANN) to evaluate symptoms and predict endocarditis diagnoses. The ANN achieved high accuracy in distinguishing between infected and non-infected cases, eliminating the need for invasive transesophageal echocardiography.
Despite extensive research, sustaining change in education remains a vexing problem. The researchers identified the difficulty of making lasting reform in various fields, such as education and business, due to human behavior like adapting practices over time. A working group will convene to grapple with these issues and explore a conce...
The NRL's Navy Center for Applied Research in Artificial Intelligence has won two top awards at the IJCAI conference for its videos on transfer learning and gesture recognition. The winning videos showcase the lab's cutting-edge research in AI and robotics, with applications to naval missions.
The Purdue-led NEEScomm Center will connect 14 research equipment sites and the earthquake engineering community through cyberinfrastructure, education, and outreach efforts. The center aims to develop better ways of reducing earthquake damage through improved materials, construction techniques, and monitoring tools.
Researchers at UC Riverside will advance their work on sequencing the barley genome and breeding new barley varieties with a two-year $1 million grant. They aim to sequence all barley genes and make information available to the public, with potential benefits for farmers, markets, and consumers.
The Xavier University of Louisiana and New York University have received a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a materials science research core at Xavier and an undergraduate materials science educational program. Undergraduate students will be exposed to research laboratories as early as their freshman ye...
A new study assessed a handheld optical sensor, GreenSeeker, for evaluating overall turfgrass quality in three turf species. The researchers found that the sensor reduced data collection and entry time by 58% compared to human visual evaluation.
Researchers found no correlation between community garden presence and property crimes in Houston neighborhoods. However, residents reported a positive influence of gardens on neighborhood revitalization and perceived safety.
Researchers evaluate composted dairy manure as a substitute for peat in container plant propagation, showing promising results. The study demonstrates that cowpeat-based substrates have physical and chemical properties similar to commercial peat substrates and support healthy root growth.
Researchers found that mulched maple and oak leaves significantly reduced common dandelion populations by up to 80% with two applications. The study also showed increased spring green-up rates, indicating a potential for improved lawn health.
The 2009 BERA/SAGE Practitioner Research Awards honored Lindsey Thomas and teams for innovative projects, including a virtual learning environment for poetry and academic induction guidelines. Winners receive £500 prize money and SAGE books, promoting high-quality research in education.
A study found that consumers' willingness to pay for organic and local produce is similar, but purchasing frequency differs. Consumers prioritize freshness, safety, and health when buying locally grown produce, while emphasizing health and safety attributes for organic produce.
A study by Michigan State University found that a growing medium depth of 4-7 cm is optimal for green roof success. The top-performing Sedum species were able to thrive in shallower depths, while deeper depths proved less desirable due to increased erosion risk.
Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation (C.O.R.E.) will publish bi-annually, addressing topics such as treatment efficacy, clinical diagnosis, and program evaluation. The journal aims to promote the development and dissemination of knowledge on outcome research and program evaluation in counseling.
The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) has published a policy on managing conflicts of interest to ensure responsible partnerships with industry and promote patient care. The policy provides guidelines for medical societies and industry to advance research and education.
Researchers found that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with an increased risk of thoughts of suicide in Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans. The study, published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress, indicates that PTSD is a primary risk factor for suicide-related thoughts, even after accounting for other mental disorders.
A recent study published in Leukemia suggests that genetic changes in response to environmental toxins may contribute to the development of multiple myeloma. The study found associations between specific DNA sequence variations and an increased risk of bone disease in myeloma patients.
Louisiana Tech University has received $1.4M from the US Department of Energy to support engineered systems meeting US energy needs through bio- , nano-, and geo-derived technologies. Dr. Long Que's NSF CAREER award will fund research on biomolecular nanophotonic devices for real-time monitoring and high-throughput drug screening.
Researchers at UCLA Engineering will create customized computing technology for health care and medical imaging, promising more energy-efficient and cost-effective solutions. The project aims to transform the role of medical imaging and hemodynamic simulation, improving health care quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
Carnegie Mellon researchers, led by Jean VanBriesen, will study water quality in the Monongahela River using a $100,000 grant. The team will collect data on bromide and sulfate levels associated with Marcellus Shale gas production and acid mine drainage.
The University of Houston's information security program has been designated as a national center of academic excellence by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security. This recognition enhances career prospects for students and graduates in the field of cyber security.
The American Dietetic Association has released an updated position paper on food and water safety, reviewing current issues and new tools to decrease illness. The paper highlights the need for collaboration among professionals, industry and government agencies to promote education, technological innovation and research.
A new FDA regulation on tobacco products has been met with criticism from advocates, who argue that it compromises long-term progress in tobacco control. The law repeals federal pre-emption of state and local regulations, but also allows the tobacco industry to rehabilitate its image through FDA-regulated products.
The Federal Transit Administration has awarded a $1.5 million grant to the Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University to develop the National Technical Assistance Center for Alternative Transportation in Public Lands. This center will provide federally owned land managers with a 'one-stop shop' of information, trainin...
A team of international students and scientists will spend a month in the Siberian Arctic studying the transport and transformations of carbon and nutrients. The focus is on understanding linkages among ecosystems and how processes in one component influence others.
A recent study found that contrast-induced kidney damage from medical imaging procedures increases the risk of having a stroke or heart attack over the next year or two. Patients who developed this damage had twice as many long-term negative health effects compared to those whose kidneys were not damaged.
Researchers propose effective autonomy of schools to design educational programs tailored to socio-cultural contexts and involve families in managing schools. The study highlights the need for collective consciousness and political will to enact changes in the current organizational structure.
A meta-analysis of 190,000 patients from 56 studies found no overall differences in death and myocardial infarction between drug-eluting stents (DES) and bare metal stents (BMS), with significant reductions in target vessel revascularization procedures.
The Gerontological Society of America has awarded over $1.25 million in combined new grants to eleven researchers in geriatric social work, aiming to improve the health and well-being of older people and their families. The Hartford Doctoral Fellows Program and Faculty Scholars Program provide training and funding for social workers wi...
The new grants will study the use and impacts of nitrogen, essential to life but also causing environmental problems such as climate change. The research aims to improve data-collection methods and quantify necessary reductions in nitrous oxide emissions to reduce agricultural pollution.
Tulane University is partnering with South American universities to address the high burden of cardiovascular disease in the region, which claims one-third of chronic disease deaths. The new center will focus on research, training, and health education to prevent and treat CVD through quantitative methods and skills development.
A three-year study by Tufts University aims to determine whether service-learning enhances engineering programs' appeal to students, particularly women. The research will investigate service-learning's impact on student motivation, self-efficacy, and confidence in their skills.
A study by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health estimates that nearly 158 million people globally suffer from vision impairment due to uncorrected refractive error. This results in approximately $269 billion in productivity loss each year, with the Western Pacific region being the most affected.
Research found that 35 out of 1247 people experienced recurrent strokes within 24 hours after their initial TIA, highlighting the need for rapid medical attention
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) held its fifth annual Crystal Awards dinner during Digestive Disease Week, recognizing outstanding contributions to the field of endoscopy. The event honored award recipients in various categories, including research, education, and mentoring.
Joseph Felsenstein and Louis J. Gross, both Central High graduates, received the 2009 and 2006 AIBS Distinguished Scientist Awards for their significant scientific contributions to integrative and organismal biology.
A study found that faculty physicians who spent more time on their most meaningful activities had lower rates of burnout. The authors suggest that career fit can be optimized by providing additional time for physicians to pursue their passions.
A recent study by Nancy Morrow-Howell and colleagues found that older adults' reported benefits from volunteering depend on the characteristics of the programs they participate in. Benefits included improved overall health, family well-being, and personal satisfaction.
Lin Ma's project aims to understand turbulent combustion using advanced laser diagnostics, contributing to energy security and environmental sustainability. The research will improve the efficiency of devices such as engines, boilers, and power plants.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine has won the 2009 Gates Award for Global Health, recognizing its commitment to leadership and cutting-edge research in resource-poor settings. The award will enable the school to expand its distance learning programme and provide scholarships.
Two special peer-reviewed journals feature articles from a transatlantic meeting on strengthening global health promotion practice, including eight domains of core competency. The journals promote international collaboration in health education and health promotion.
The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) recognizes Danielle N. Lee as a Diversity Scholar for her research on individual differences and behavioral syndromes in prairie voles. Lee plans to pursue an academic career emphasizing science outreach and participation of under-served audiences.
A study by Canadian researchers found that nursing professionals emigrate to the US for formal education support, full-time employment, and graduate degree opportunities. This depletion of nursing human capital threatens Canadian healthcare systems.
Researchers test blue-white lamp prototypes to regulate sleep-wake cycles in people with dementia. The study shows promise in raising activity levels during daytime hours and increasing sleep at nighttime.
Researchers found that island ecosystems have eight to nine times the biodiversity of continental ecosystems. The study highlights the importance of protecting these unique habitats to preserve rare and endemic species.