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Alion Wins $938,000 Task Order to Deploy Army System to Assess Physical Security Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 9:30AMMCLEAN, Va.----Alion Science and Technology, an employee-owned technology solutions company, deployed the Army's Security Management System (SMS). SMS is powered by Alion’s CounterMeasures® technology and assists members of the Army physical security community standardize and automate the process by which they collect and analyze physical security information.
Verdezyne Produces Adipic Acid Biologically Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 8:27AMCARLSBAD, Calif.----Verdezyne, Inc., a privately-held synthetic biology company developing processes for renewable chemicals and fuels, today announced they are developing a new fermentation process for the production of adipic acid.
Arson suspect a mystery man Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 7:19AMA scientist? An accountant? A care-giver? Mikhail Khavkine’s career changes, depending on which of the Mississauga man's friends you speak to.
Super Bowl parties bring people together Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 6:39AMBy: Corene Brisendine Friends, families, strangers and classmates gathered around TV sets to watch the Super Bowl throughout Manhattan Sunday night. Goodnow Hall hosted its annual Super Bowl party on the second, fourth and fifth floors. The aroma of pizza, homemade chili pie a...
Candidates unveil ideas at first SG debate Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 10:23PMBy: Diedra Rodriguez, CORRESPONDENT One USF student, Sara Alnasur, challenged the nine Student Government (SG) presidential and vice presidential candidates in a question and answer session at the first debate Friday, asking each of them to name two upcoming campus events. Vi...
Gene that improves quality of reprogrammed stem cells identified by Singapore scientists Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 12:21PM( Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore ) In Nature, Singapore scientists report that Tbx3 significantly improves quality of induced pluripotent stem cells.
How Social Gaming is Improving Education Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 10:31AMFor decades, educators have been scrambling to find better ways to prepare students for the real world. It began with the mildly apocalyptic government report, A Nation at Risk , which warned that an outdated school system was unwittingly sabotaging America’s economic superiority. Year after year, major educational organizations would echo the report’s call with threats of dire consequences and ...
Textiles generate medical marvels for future meds Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 11:17PMMartin King helped create an implantable artificial heart.
Environment, breast cancer grants announced Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 11:16PMThe Virginia Environmental Endowment, created as a result of insecticide contamination in the James River in 1977, is supporting research related to pharmaceutical contamination with its most recent round of grants. The University of Virginia received the largest Virginia grant from the group—$43,461 over 15 months—for research related to residues of pharmaceutical drugs in state wastewater ...
Thrill of science draws 210 students to BU Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 8:28PMVESTAL -- How many high school students do you think you could get to voluntarily take tests, for fun, on a Saturday?
The Olympics of Science Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 5:27PMVestal, NY (WBNG Binghamton) - Students put their science, and engineering skills to the test at Binghamton University.
Corning Sees Moderate Growth in 2010 Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 7:00AMCORNING, N.Y.----Strong worldwide consumer demand for LCD televisions, notebook computers, and myriad handheld personal communication devices should drive increased sales and earnings for Corning Incorporated in 2010, company executives will tell investors today.
Profit motive is the solution to CO-2 emissions Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 5:17AMSupply-side economics holds that supply ensures demand by friendly (though competitive) persuasion. Everything gets sold, at one price or another.
Scientists demonstrate world's first germanium laser Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 4:36AMWashington, Feb 5 : Researchers at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) have demonstrated the first laser built from germanium that can produce wavelengths of light useful for optical communication.
Carbon Nanotubes Get Capacity Boost without Much in the Way of Demand Changing Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 3:25AMYou have to hand it to Bayer Material Science in their latest announced opening of the world’s largest carbon nanotube plant . Without any real indication that any or even one of carbon nanotubes’ (CNTs) applications are spiking in demand, they just added 200 million metric tons to the world’s annual capacity.
The 50 most influential people in Indian sport Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 1:16AMA brewer, a sugar baron and a cement maker are among the most influential people in Indian sport, according to a recent power list, elbowing out some of the country's biggest sports stars themselves. What's more, the power brokers not only make the rules in India but are also wielding greater influence abroad, from cricket pitches to Formula One tracks, according to Sports Illustrated India.
Grawemeyer awards may face prize cuts, suspension Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 8:36PMThe University of Louisville may be forced to cut in half the cash prizes for its prestigious Grawemeyer Awards or suspend the awards for a year after the program's endowment suffered significant losses because of the sagging economy.
Today’s ethanol plant is tomorrow’s ‘biorefinery’: Greenfield Ethanol’s Bob Gallant Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 2:38PMATHENS — Don’t think of a modern ethanol plant like the Johnstown facility as a mere producer of green energy from corn kernels. That’s only the first step.
How Engineers Play a Pivotal Role in Health Care Advances Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 10:35AMOCEPP kicks off 2010 Policy Engagement Series at Hart House on February 4, 2010 (noon to 2 p.m.)
Translational Regenerative Medicine Forum Sets Stage for Accelerating Therapies to Patients Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 10:10AMWINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb.
AOC Author Spotlights Process Debottlenecking Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 8:42AMDr. Musaed M. Al-Thubaiti, a technology adviser with the Research and Technology Support Unit at Aramco Overseas Co., introduced a new approach to process debottlenecking that leads to higher production, and he has written a book about it.
Translational Regenerative Medicine Forum Sets Stage for Accelerating Therapies to Patients Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 8:00AMWINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Regenerative Medicine Foundation today announced the first annual Translational Regenerative Medicine Forum to be held April 6-8, 2010 at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem.
150 Individuals and Organizations Join the Campaign for Chemical Safety Reform Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 8:39AMThe Coalition for Chemical Safety -- a nationwide organization dedicated to supporting comprehensive reform of our country's chemical safety laws -- today surpassed the 150-member mark with individuals and organizations from across the country signing up to support its efforts.
Vast Applications Of Nanomedicine Examined At Summit Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 7:47AMNanomedicine and Molecular Imaging Summit Offers an Event for Members of Science, Government, Medicine to Understand Nanotechnology in Order to Harness its Potential Albuquerque's blue skies and majestic mountains provided a scenic backdrop for a summit that explores one of the most promising technologies on the horizon - nanomedicine, or the medical application of molecular nanotechnology - a ...
Translational Regenerative Medicine Forum Sets Stage For Accelerating Therapies To Patients Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 7:47AMThe Regenerative Medicine Foundation has announced the first annual Translational Regenerative Medicine Forum to be held April 6-8, 2010 at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. The forum seeks to advance the field of regenerative medicine and health care innovation through the sharing of scientific discoveries, clinical and corporate best practices and business models...
What's in a name? Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 7:42AMAt President Sweet's State of the University in August, he spent a great deal of time explaining what lies ahead for YSU under the label of an urban research university, but not everyone agrees on what it is or how to get there. Sweet said that within a five-year transition period at the university, YSU could transform into an urban research university, which he said would be helped along by ...
Glycos Biotechnologies Expands Management Team with Appointment of Vice President of Research and Development Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 7:00AMSuccessful Industrial Biotechnology Entrepreneur and Researcher Brings More Than 20 Years of Experience to Biochemical Innovator
How to get a green job Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 4:52AMA boom is expected in well-paid jobs in the renewable energy sector. Heres how you can grab a piece of the action.
President wants $7b for nuclear labs Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 9:00PMPresident Barack Obama is seeking increased funding for nuclear weapons research and security programs next year, even as his administration promotes nonproliferation and has pledged to reduce the world's stockpile of nuclear arms.
NZ’s Deep-Sea Research Boosted By New Partnership Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 8:32PMTwo New Zealand research organisations will work closely with one of the world’s leading ocean research and engineering organisations to accelerate research and exploration in a wide range of oceanographic topics in the southwest Pacific region.
Obama Increasing Funding for Nuclear Weapons Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 8:25PMby Sue Major Holmes ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - President Barack Obama is seeking increased funding for nuclear weapons research and security programs next year, even as his administration promotes nonproliferation and has pledged to reduce the world's stockpile of nuclear arms. The administration on Monday asked Congress for more than $7 billion for activities related to nuclear weapons in the budget ...
Obama seeks money for nuclear weapons work Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 7:37PMPresident Barack Obama is seeking increased funding for nuclear weapons research and security programs next year, even as his administration promotes nonproliferation and has pledged to reduce the world's stockpile of...
Ingenious Engineering Fun At The Creative Discovery Museum Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 6:34PMEngineers from the Society of Women Engineers and Engineering students from UTC and Chattanooga Statewill will lead guests in hands-on exploration of engineering concepts at the Creative Discovery Museum on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 12-4 p.m. The professionals will share their work and expertise in each major engineering field, including mechanical, electrical, civil, and chemical.
Translational Regenerative Medicine Forum sets stage for accelerating therapies to patients Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 10:35AM( Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center ) The first Translational Regenerative Medicine Forum, set for April 6-8 in Winston-Salem, N.C., will bring together leaders in research, health care policy, venture investment and the biotech industry to address the challenges of delivering regenerative medicine therapies to patents.
Laboratory Glassware and Plasticware - Global Market Opportunities Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 9:58AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
CAMP intrigues young and old Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 9:29AMJacob Ten Fingers and Carlos Alegria, both of Rapid City, joined a cluster of onlookers watching a robot at work.
Neo Material Technologies Appoints Claire M.C. Kennedy to its Board of Directors Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 6:30AMNeo Material Technologies Inc. announced today that it has appointed Ms. Claire M.C. Kennedy to its Board of Directors effective immediately. This appointment increases the total number of directors to eight, seven of whom are considered to be independent.
South Africa : Good Place for Nationalisation's Advocates Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 1:46AMJohannesburg — WHAT a pity we've now become a civilised lot.
University of Louisville researchers lured by sun Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 12:21AMFlorida's nickname - the Sunshine State - isn't just a catchy slogan that boosts tourism.
Young Women Scholars Highlight President’s Commitment to STEM Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 3:46PM[Ed. note: Learn more about the Educate to Innovate campaign ] Two remarkable young women sat with First Lady Michelle Obama during the President’s State of the Union address, representing President Obama’s commitment to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education (STEM). Li Boynton, an 18-year-old senior from Bellaire, Texas, was a winner of the Intel International Science and ...
Gamecocks Headline SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 3:24PMSouth Carolina boasted a league-best 78 student-athletes on the 2009 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll, which was announced today by SEC Commissioner Mike Slive.
Turning E. Coli into Road-Ready Diesel Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 2:30PMNew Study Suggests the Bacteria Could Potentially Wind Up Turning the Wheels of your Car
Six Taft Union High School Alumni To Be inducted Into Hall of Fame April 24. Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 2:14PMSix Taft Union High School alumni will be inducted into the school�s Hall of Fame on April 24. The honorees for the fourth annual induction are: George Gianopulos, the late Mountford �Monty� Reedy, John Silcox, the late Dr. Francis A. Sooy, Gilbert G. Weigand and Mary Simon Wilson.
Dream Jobs 2010: Ronald Thomas, Engineer Versus the Volcano Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 1:56PMForce of Nature: Ronald Thomas turned a lifelong fascination with lightning into a career.
NTU wins 4 out of 5 competitive research awards in sustainable development worth S$40 million ($28 million) Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 8:03AM( Nanyang Technological University ) Four proposals from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have won up to S$40 million ($28 million) in research funds from the National Research Foundation, Singapore. This follows NRF's fifth call for proposals under its Competitive Research Programme Funding Scheme which awards up to S$10 million for each successful research proposal, over three to ...
Products & Services Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 8:00AMBioo Scientific has introduced AIR barcoded adaptors , which allow for sample multiplexing in small RNA, including microRNA, next-generation sequencing reactions.
West Side Education News & Notes Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 7:45AMCOPLEY — Students at Akron Montessori School sent about $2,000 to the American Red Cross to help the people of Haiti this week.
Andrew Lange, Scholar of the Cosmos, Dies at 52 Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 6:27AMDr. Lange’s work as an astrophysicist put him in the middle of one of the grandest quests in science and led to the discovery that the universe is flat.
DOE-Funded Research Projects Win 46 R&D 100 Awards for 2009 Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 5:56AMWASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced today that Energy Department-funded researchers have won 46 of the 100 awards given out this year by R&D Magazine for the most outstanding technology developments with promising commercial potential.
MCLA, BCC make biotech bargain Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 12:44AMNew England Newspapers PITTSFIELD -- Berkshire County students and individuals interested in researching a cure for cancer or engineering a new medical drug now have to look no further for a training program than their own backyard. On Tuesday morning, officials from Berkshire Community College and the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams ceremoniously signed an agreement to