Articles tagged with Adjunct Faculty
A critical essay published in PNAS warns of the dangers of measurement illiteracy in scientific discourse, emphasizing its crucial role in effectively carrying out science. The authors urge broad efforts to reform measurement literacy, which enables scientists to be responsible and trusted ambassadors of knowledge.
The Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing has achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam, ranking No. 1 in Texas and nationwide. This marks the fifth consecutive year the college has reached this milestone.
The University of Missouri has received a $25 million grant from the USDA to help farmers adapt to climate change through climate-smart practices. The five-year project aims to improve crop and livestock resilience on up to 500,000 acres of Missouri farmland.
UTA's David Hunn was selected as a National Academy of Inventors (NAI) fellow for his groundbreaking research in critical thinking and soldier survivability. He credits UTA with teaching him the importance of these skills, which he has applied throughout his distinguished career.
A new LAT1 inhibitor has been developed that can induce apoptosis in cancer cells without affecting brain amino acid homeostasis. The inhibitor was tested in vitro and found to be hemocompatible, making it a promising treatment option for various cancers.
A study by University of South Australia Adjunct Professor Jan de Jonge found that obsessively passionate runners are more likely to suffer from running-related injuries. In contrast, runners who maintain a harmonious balance between running and other activities report fewer injuries.
Aalto University researchers have developed a new method called DALI (DNA-assisted lithography) to fabricate precise metallic nanostructures with designed plasmonic properties. The technique uses self-assembled DNA origami shapes as 'stencils' to create millions of fully metallic nanostructures. These structures have intriguing optical...
A team of investigators created a device that removes audible alarm sounds while preserving speech, aiming to enhance ICU patient recovery. The device was tested in a simulated environment and showed clinical improvement in alarm filtering.
Georgetown infectious disease expert Daniel Lucey discusses the importance of global health leadership in responding to the Zika virus pandemic. He shares his experience working with clinicians and epidemiologists in Brazil and West Africa, highlighting the need for collaborative approaches to address emerging infectious diseases.
Researchers have predicted and confirmed the existence of unusual sodium chlorides that break traditional charge balance rules in chemistry. These compounds may have practical applications and could exist in planetary interiors under high pressure.
A University of Alberta study found that warning labels on junk food are more effective in deterring overweight consumers from making unhealthy purchases. The study showed that shoppers with high body mass index were deterred only by the warning label, indicating that price alone is not enough to change behavior.
John Leslie, K-State's plant pathology head, received the Fellowship honor from the American Phytopathological Society. He will also join Seoul National University as an adjunct professor, continuing collaborative research and educational opportunities.
David Wald's work has advanced seismic data analysis, enabling efficient dissemination of earthquake information to first responders and the public. His programs, such as ShakeMap and 'Did You Feel It?', have become invaluable tools in humanitarian disasters.
Alan Walker, a distinguished professor at Penn State, has been recognized by the British Royal Society for his groundbreaking work on human origins. He is one of forty-two new Fellows elected this year and was honored for his distinguished contributions to the world's knowledge of human origins.
Pat Shipman's book Taking Wing: Archaeopteryx and the Evolution of Bird Flight has received the 1998 Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science. The book explores the enigmatic fossil Archaeopteryx, whose anatomy combines birdlike and reptilian features, and its role in understanding how birds evolved flight.