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SCIENCE News, Studies, Research, Technology, May 31, 2011

The Bilingual Advantage
New York Times
Dr. Bialystok, 62, a distinguished research professor of psychology at York University in Toronto, was awarded a $100000 Killam Prize last year for her contributions to social science. We spoke for two hours in a Washington hotel room in February and ...
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New Research Grant for Diabetes Technology Announced by American Diabetes ...
AccentedTouch
American Diabetes Association announced the new research funding to study the efficiency of the technology based diabetes management devices. Research awards will grant the pursuant to a submission course and supported by the Medtronic. “Studies funded ...
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AccentedTouch

Indian students are keenly focused on emerging technologies: Sara Kurtz Allaei
India Infoline.com
IUPUI faculty conduct world-class research from the life sciences to the liberal arts; in the professions of medicine, dentistry, law, nursing, education, journalism, and social work; and in interdisciplinary collaborations on studies in philanthropy, ...
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Government of Canada Supports Community Jobs and Growth
Marketwire (press release)
The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), was at Niagara College today to announce the recipients of the College and Community Innovation (CCI) Program's Applied Research Tools and Instruments (ARTI) Grants. ...
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Emirates Foundation and Al Ain Municipality cooperate to support ...
AME Info
Dr. Lamya Faisal Mohamad, Acting Head of the Emirates Foundation's Programme for Science,Technology and Environment, said, "The Foundation currently provides financial support to some 30 infrastructure development research projects, in cooperation ...
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Why exercising outdoors is better than hitting the gym
Globe and Mail
Their review was published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology on Feb. 4, 2011. In another study, researchers from the University of Michigan intentionally mentally fatigued 38 students (with challenging cognitive tests) and then had ...
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Globe and Mail

Virtual natural environments and benefits to health
EurekAlert (press release)
The study is published in Environmental Science & Technology on 1st June 2011. The paper discusses the potential for natural and virtual environments in promoting improved human health and wellbeing. We have all felt the benefit of spending time in ...
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Calvert, St. Mary's and Charles County
Bay Net
Ms. Amstutz earned a Master of Education degree in educational leadership/administration from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, and a Bachelor of Science degree in liberal studies and elementary education from Longwood College in Farmville, VA. ...
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Research and Markets: Equine Reproduction, 2nd Edition
Business Wire (press release)
Additionally, this outstanding Second Edition features a new section on assisted reproductive techniques, including detailed information on artificial insemination, in-vitro fertilization, embryo transfer and technology. "At 3288 pages, 325 chapters, ...
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Sculpting excellence through Tamil
Times of India
For instance, the department of earth sciences has recorded the knowledge of earth science of ancient Tamils. Now we are pursuing contemporary research on minerals,'' says department head R Baskaran. Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences Technology Cell, ...
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India to help Ghana in developing IT sector
Times of India
In addition, the centre also partners with Greenwich University of London for degree programs in computer science and business studies and it gives me the opportunity to get a British university degree without stepping out of Ghana," Jacob Addo, ...
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AUA President Dr. Bruce Boghosian Reflects upon Path Of Higher Education
The Armenian Mirror-Spectator
His experiences in major universities and his background of scientific research represent the work of a specialist that has made valuable contributions to science, in addition as being an administrator. Boghosian received his bachelor's degree in ...
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Going by the block
The Standard
Art education, for example, requires studying both the science and theory behind techniques. Michael said: "This is not just a question of acquiring what were known in the past as connoisseurial skills, but understanding the whole science of glass ...
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The Standard

Do sports wristbands tap into body's 'frequencies'?
Chicago Daily Herald
Since the events in Australia, Selwyn said, Power Balance has begun clinical studies to “further validate and quantify” the benefits of its technology. There has been no similar enforcement action in the United States. “Recent misperceptions about the ...
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Graduates, industry highlight effectiveness of MCAST vocational degrees
DI-VE
by di-ve.com - editorial@di-ve.com Two years after the Malta College of Arts, Science andTechnology (MCAST) launched its 1st vocational degrees, representatives of local industry and of the 1st graduates expressed their satisfaction at the way these ...
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Why College is Not For Everyone
Town Hall
Last week, Thiel awarded 20 young people with “20 Under 20” Thiel Fellowships: $100000 and two years of mentorship to develop entrepreneurial ventures in scienceand technology. Thiel's dismisses conventional wisdom, which says that college is the ...
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Town Hall

'Special colleges coming'
Zambia Daily Mail
By MARGARET SAMULELA MINISTER of Science, Technology and Vocational Training Peter Daka says Government plans to build colleges in each district of the country under the supervision of his ministry to ensure all youths in the country have an...
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Zambia Daily Mail


Ready to Barbeque? Reduce Risk When Grilling
Food Safety News
Some of the highest concentrations of HCAs are found in grilled meats, according to a 2003 study published in the International Journal of Food Science and Technology. Grilling meat provides the right conditions for HCA formation because more HCAs are...
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Food Safety News

WCMC-Q Researchers Answer Millenia-Old Date Palm Question
Zawya (press release)
This scientific breakthrough is an example of how we can harness modern technologyfor the advancement of science," he concluded. "This project will contribute to a more complete understanding of the date palm genome, which, in turn, will provide tools ...
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Zawya (press release)

Four share top MBA awards
Saipan Tribune
Benavente will go on to college at the University of San Francisco while Jeong will further his studiesat the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. This year's salutatorians-Kim and Hwang-will both go back to South Korea for college. ...
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This Week On The Space Show
Space Fellowship
He has a Bachelors degree from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1983) and both an MBA degree (1984) and Ph.D. in Business Administration from New Mexico State University (1994). His Ph.D. dissertation focused on development of a model ...
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IBC Advanced Alloys Appoints Retired US Marine Corps Major General David Heinz...
Marketwire (press release)
He also has a Master of Science degree in Computer Science with a subspecialty in Artificial Intelligence from the Florida Institute of Technology and a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval Warfare College. ...
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Business Buzz
Brattleboro Reformer
Richard Struthers, of Putney, and Michael Whigham, of Newfane, both have built their own energy efficient homes and use renewable technology. Struthers has a BS degree in Agricultural Economics from Michigan State and has worked in natural food sales ...
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A Reckless Denial of Reality Clinging to the Nuclear Option
CounterPunch
Until recently, the majority of those studies, however, could only be published in Russian scientific/medical journals and these were arrogantly ignored by the Western radiation health establishment. Instead, the nuclear technology promoting United ...
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Roncalli High School honors top students
Daily Journal
Lucas Jacob, business and technology; Alix Richardson, communications; Emily Elliott, English; Brooke Sahm, family and consumer science; Sam Orman, fine arts; Briana Lutgring, guidance; Damon Albertson, health and physical education; Drew Baker, ...
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Amb. Akbar Ahmed: Unless ordinary Pakistanis feel they can have justice and a ...
CNN (blog)
Ambassador Ahmed is currently the Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies at American University. He was also the First Distinguished Chair of Middle East and Islamic Studies at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., and a Nonresident Senior Fellow at ...
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How dyscalculia keeps some students from preparing for well-paying jobs with ...
allvoices
"Dyscalculia: From Brain to Education" is published online today in Science. Varma studies how people understand complex symbol systems such as mathematics and language, and the neural underpinnings of this understanding. ...
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Senate Indian Affairs Committee Hearing
TMC Net
KWON provides a core curriculum of language arts, social studies, science, and math along with resource courses that include music, art, language, physical education, and culture. The school is in good standing with the No Child Left Behind federal ...
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Summit County: CMC students eligible for bachelor's degrees at Colorado ...
Summit Daily News
CTU offers undergraduate and advanced degrees in five fields: business and management; criminal justice and legal studies; health sciences; engineering and computer science; and information systems and technology. “This agreement gives eligible CMC ...
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Because the Past is the Present, and the Future too.
History News Network
He is currently conducting research on popular representations of war in Japan. He can be contacted at penneym@hotmail.com. This is an excerpt of a longer article reprinted with the kind permission of Mark Selden and Japan Focus. ...
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IIUI starts admissions from today
Pakistan Observer
... Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, Finance, Marketing, Management andTechnology Management, Islamic Studies (Usuluddin), Economics, Urdu, ...
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Five Conversations that Can Improve Your Organizations' Ability to Execute on ...
Release-news.com (press release)
It is scheduled for 8:30 am-11 am, June 24 at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, which is located at 326 Market Street in Harrisburg. "Senior executives frequently bet their companies or organizations on high-stakes efforts like major ...
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School of the Week: Northern Health School
The Bay of Plenty Times
Libby Brooker, left, Ethan Smith, Liam Manson and Joel Littleton enjoy the social situation that theirstudies provide. Photo / Mark Mckeown. Most students have been tempted to throw a sickie once in their life but 15-year-old Libby Brooker is excited ...
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American pilgrims in 19th century Paris
Salon
It is a wonderful fusion of character description and historical research. And from this point on, McCullough concentrates in satisfying and often moving detail on the careers of three great American artists who find their inspiration and release in ...
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Salon

Princeton Honors Exceptional Secondary School Teachers
VAdvert Press Center (press release)
Also, during the 2009-10 school year, Nicholas initiated a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) seminar series in which local scientists discussed their research. To enhance her knowledge of new and innovative content areas and ...
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GOOD NEWS ROUNDUP
Great Falls Tribune
Following are students from our region who were honored: Chinook: Brittany MacLean, junior in exercise science, was inducted into Septemviri. The senior honorary recognizes seven outstanding juniors based upon extraordinary scholarship, leadership and ...
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Science and Research :: Citizens for Safe Technology
Return to Science and Research. May 24 2011. Researchers Say New Studies Confirm Cell Phone... CST News Feed. About CST Citizens for Safe Technology is a ...
citizensforsafetechnology.com/Researchers-Say-New-Studies-...

24 May 2011:Seminar presentation by Paul Wouters:'ACUMEN ...
Centre for Science and Technology Studies ... how the science system can be improved and enhanced. Limitations of current research performance assessment: ...
www.socialsciences.leiden.edu/.../cwts-lecture-20110524.html


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