Press Releases by Category Science & Education
Educational Software Giant Celebrates 15 Years By Launching New Online Learning …
Grey Olltwit marks its 15th anniversary of offering free and discounted educational software to students around the world by launching goopla.net, a free online learning center.
London, UK, March 17, 2011 – Educational software provider, Grey Olltwit, recently unveiled goopla.net. GOOPLA, an acronym for Grey Olltwit’s Online Personal Learning Area, offers students from low-income families free educational software to improve their math, English, science skills and more. Grey Olltwit is committed…
Quick and simple tool for tectonic plate simulations
The SIO (Saxonian Institute of Surface Mechanics, siomec.de) has published a paper about a quick and simple tool for tectonic earth plate simulations which is completely based on analytical models. This tool enables one to study the effects of an earthquake in advance.
Abstract
In the work completely analytical modeling will be used for the simulation of contact induced stress and strain distributions of tectonic plate problems. It will be shown that…
Science of Cardiac Function Assessment using Pressure Volume Loops Web Seminar
Real-time left ventricular (LV) pressure-volume loops provide a load independent framework for understanding cardiac mechanics in a manner which electrophysiology and dp/dt analysis cannot. Such loops can be generated by real time measurement of pressure and volume within the left ventricle. Many physiologically relevant hemodynamic parameters such as stroke volume, cardiac output, ejection fraction, myocardial contractility, etc. can be determined from these loops.
Dr. Richard Klabunde will explain the pressure…
Pna Bank Renews Compliance and Adds Information Security Training to Banker’s Ac …
PNA Bank has recently renewed its Compliance training curriculum from Edcomm Banker’s Academy and added Information Security training.
New York, NY, March 18, 2011 -- PNA Bank has recently renewed its Compliance training curriculum from Edcomm Banker’s Academy and added Information Security training. Focus on Compliance and Focus on Information Security will be hosted and maintained by Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link®.
Focus on Compliance covers: Bank Secrecy…
SGS First to Offer Brazil Companies Accredited Certification for RoHS and REACH
SGS is the first company to be accredited for RoHS and REACH audits in Brazil. Further, INMETRO is the first accreditation body in the world to have registered a certification body for the standards detailed in RoHS and REACH. The audits SGS is accredited to carry out will be related to the restriction of hazardous substances.
RoHS and REACH legislation covers products that are brought into the European market and the…
MBA at RDI Routes to Infinite Career Enhancement for Senior Managers
Studying an MBA is one of the most popular decisions for senior managers to make as they hit the “glass ceiling” in their careers, and online education is one of the most practical ways to achieve this goal.
RDI offer several MBA programmes from a range of universities, offering different specialisms to suit a range of careers and professions.
Online education is fast becoming a popular alternative to campus study because of…
FIZ Karlsruhe Looks Back on a Successful 2010
In 2010 FIZ Karlsruhe increased its revenues by approximately 10 percent to a total of 30 million euros. Also in 2010, the Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure started its work on the German Digital Library (DDB) and initiated partnerships in several innovative eScience projects. In addition, the Institute expanded its partnership with Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS).
Karlsruhe, Germany, 17 March 2011 – “We are proud of our achievements in 2010:…
RDI’s Online Degrees for Everyone in the Range of 18-70 years
Many modern professionals and young students alike face uncertainty over tuition fees and the availability of places at universities across the UK.
Online study is a popular option chosen by many modern students to allow them to achieve their educational goals whilst maintaining their career or caring for their family.
People studying online degrees with RDI range from 18-70 years old and come from over 130 countries around the world. Online study…
Stevens-Henager College Offers Healthcare Administration Degree with Biomedical …
Provo/Orem, Utah, March 17, 2011 - Stevens-Henager College (SHC) has introduced a new Healthcare Administration program with an emphasis in Biomedical Clinical Specialties. Currently, Stevens-Henager College offers this emphasis only through its Provo/Orem campus in Utah and its satellite campus in Lehi.
“Biomedical” refers to the application of natural science principles to clinical medicine, and it forms an important part of the modern-day healthcare delivery system. Sophisticated equipment and high-tech gadgets…
EMS technology will assist the National Board of Examiners in Optometry to reali …
Exton, PA (March 17, 2011) The National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) has selected Education Management Solutions (EMS) to equip its new National Center of Clinical Testing in Optometry (NCCTO) in Charlotte, NC with medical simulation technology. Fourth-year candidates from U.S. Schools and Colleges of Optometry, as well as a number of Canadian pre-graduates, will travel to NCCTO for the clinical skills portion of the three-part national board exam.
The…
change in the profile of company
K.Roy brand balances are leading manufactures of laboratory balances from more than 40 years. Based in Varanasi, we have our market through out India. This is to bring to the notice of our clients and customers that there are some changes in the profile of our company. Mr. Sj. Pal is no longer a part of our company. Our new contact person is Gautam R. choudhury and his mobile no.…
California College San Diego Offers Its Information Technology Degrees on a Fast …
San Diego, California, March 16, 2011 - Tough economic times are forcing many students to look for work-life flexibility when it comes to post-secondary education, and to graduate quickly in a bid to cut down the cost of attending college. Recognizing this need, California College San Diego (CCSD) has decided to offer its coveted information technology degree programs on flexible schedules.
FastFlex programsare offered by CCSD to allow students to…
Stevens-Henager College Now Offers Computer Science Degrees with Networking and …
Salt Lake City, Utah, March 16, 2011 - Stevens-Henager College has just introduced two revamped versions of its Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. The announcement comes just days after the college announced a new Accounting degree with an emphasis in Forensic Accounting.
The two new Computer Science degrees at Stevens-Henager College include emphases in Networking and Programming, and are intended to help provide a clear career path for students.
The…
Stevens-Henager College Introduces New Accounting Program with Emphasis in Foren …
Salt Lake City, Utah, March 16, 2011 - Stevens-Henager College has announced the introduction of a new Bachelor of Science in Accounting program with an emphasis in Forensic Accounting. This new accounting program is available online through Stevens-Henager College Murray, and at all campus and satellite locations of Stevens-Henager College.
Forensic accounting is an exciting field that involves the application of accounting, auditing, and investigative skills to uncover financial fraud.…
PANATecs – Participation in the Special Exhibition of the Forum Life Science in …
16.03.2011
PANATecs, the ISO- and GMP-certified service specialist for mass spectrometric-based protein analysis, will be present once again at the special exhibition of the Forum Life Science Congress on 23 – 24.3.2011 in Garching.
PANATecs offers solutions to important problems related to mass spectrometric protein analysis, particularly for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. This includes characterization in accordance with ICH of therapeutic proteins, such as glycoproteins and antibody products.
According to…
Bike ride till the Albufera Lagoon Nature Park to practice Spanish
Students from a Spanish school in Valencia enjoy a byclicle ride through El Saler beach and La Albufera
Valencia. Good wheather is now closer and a journey by bicycle is a good way to know Valencia, because every opportunity is a good chance to discover the most important nature areas just a few kilometers away from the city. It’s even better if the foreigner students are able to practice Spanish.
Costa de…
SWS Group of Schools offers accredited Medical Assistant Program
The Southwest group of schools offers an accredited Medical Assistant program to help meet increasing demand for health care workers. The Medical Assistant program offered by SWS certifies students for work in Texas.
The market for Medical Assistants has seen above average growth over the last several years, and this growth is expected to continue well into the future. SWS can help students achieve successful careers in this field, while filling…
Southwest Schools Offer Training in Cosmetology
Southwest Schools provides flexible and innovative training in Cosmetology, a field that is expected to show strong growth, even in a weak economy.
The college offers cosmetology classes at several of its campuses: San Antonio Commercial; San Antonio San Pedro; Del Rio; Eagle Pass; Uvalde; Austin North and Austin South. After completing this program, students are eligible to take the TDLR examination for certification as a Cosmetologist and be qualified in…
Southwest Schools at Texas Offers Training for Various Careers
Since 1979, Southwest Schools of Texas has been preparing students for careers in Allied health, Business, Accounting, and Cosmetology. The school offers enhanced programs of study in training students to become Medical Assistants, Medical Office Specialists, Computerized Accounting Specialists, General Office Skills, Pharmacy Technicians, and Cosmetologists.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in the Clinical/Medical Assistant field is expected to be one of the fastest growing occupations…
Personal Shopper Course in Milan
It’s a great excitement to launch our new edition of Style Therapist and Personal Shopper course at ESE Milan!
The course will start on April 18th, 2011, at the European School of Economics, Milan Campus and the module requires 3 in-class hours per week, for a total of 36 hours.
Most people think that the idea of a Image Consultant or Personal Shopper is laughable, let along conducting a course on how…
Proteros and CHDI Foundation, Inc. establish discovery services collaboration to …
Martinsried, Germany, March 16, 2011. Proteros Biostructures GmbH (Proteros) announced today that it has entered into a service agreement with CHDI Foundation, Inc. (CHDI), under which Proteros will provide structure-based drug discovery services to CHDI. Proteros will apply its integrated discovery platform including proprietary X-ray crystallography tools to help CHDI in its mission to develop therapeutics that slow the progression of Huntington’s disease (HD).
Cony D’Cruz Chief Business Officer and President…
Drama Rainbow takes the innovation initiative in introducing famous British Crea …
Today Director Mr. Anthony announced that Drama Rainbow of Beijing was heeding the call of Premier Wen Jiabao for creativity in China’s schools by announcing new weekly Drama In Education programs to be offered to 300 children in Beijing. This DiE program is one of many taught in the U.K. over the last 25 years, which has been embraced by both early education teachers and child psychologists alike as…
Medical Specialties Degree Offered by CollegeAmerica Prepares Students for Certi …
Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 15, 2011 - CollegeAmerica has announced an Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Medical Specialties program designed to prepare students for a variety of possible certifications and licensures in the field. The degree is offered as part of CollegeAmerica’s FastFlex program, which allows a student to complete their degree in less-than-normal completion time, in order to give their career a head start.
“Medical specialty” is an umbrella…
ENCITE Workshop on Molecular Imaging in Skeletal Tissue Regeneration
Date: 25—27 October 2011
Venue: Tel Aviv University/IL
Students and scientists involved in biomedical imaging, tissue regeneration and stem cell therapies with focus on skeletal disorders are welcome. Both ENCITE partners, the Tel Aviv University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, are pleased to organise this workshop.
Further information on other ENCITE events can be found online at http://www.encite.org/cms/website.php?id=/en/index/training_platform/encite_trainings/2011.htm&scroll=scrollpage_text12775
ENCITE project
www.encite.org/cms/website.php
The European Institute for Biomedical Imaging Research (EIBIR) was established by the European Society…
ENCITE Mini-categorical Course on Molecular Imaging at ESMRMB 2011
Date: 6—8 October 2011, 08:00–09:00
Venue: Leipzig/DE
Meet ENCITE experts at ESMRMB 2011!
New tools, MR contrast agents and sequences as well as in vivo / in vitro spectroscopy work and cell tracking in a pre-clinical setting will be
presented. Experts from the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany and Belgium will present new tools for optical imaging, MR contrast agents and MR sequences as well as news on in vitro and in vivo spectroscopy,…
ENCITE Educational Course on Molecular MRI in Experimental Neuroscience
Date: 30 June — 2 July 2011
Venue: Max-Planck-Institute, Cologne/DE
ENCITE is pleased to offer this course within the“Lectures on MR” programme of the European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicineand Biology (ESMRMB). Both partners Max-Planck-Institute/DE and University of Basel/CH are in charge of the scientific programme.
Further information on more ENCITE events can be found online at www.encite.org/cms/website.php?id=/en/index/training_plat...
ENCITE project
www.encite.org/cms/website.php
The European Institute for Biomedical Imaging Research (EIBIR) was established by the European Society…
Independence University Granted ACCSC Accreditation
Salt Lake City, Utah, March 15, 2011 - Independence University (IU), one of the nation’s premier distance education institutions, has been granted accreditation by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
ACCSC has been granting accreditation to private, post-secondary career schools and colleges for over 40 years and is listed as a nationally recognized, non-profit, independent accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education.
Accreditation is one of the…
Credit Union of Texas Renews Comprehensive Bank Training Curriculum from Edcomm …
Credit Union of Texas has recently renewed its comprehensive bank training curriculum from Edcomm Banker’s Academy.
New York, NY, March 15, 2011 -- Credit Union of Texas has recently renewed its comprehensive bank training curriculum from Edcomm Banker’s Academy. Banker’s Academy Unlimited for Credit Unions will continue to be hosted and maintained by Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link®.
Banker’s Academy Unlimited for Credit Unions, from Edcomm Banker’s Academy,…
OLYMPUS INNOV-X ANNOUNCES NEW DELTA-50 HANDHELD ANALYZER FOR EXTENDED ANALYTICAL …
Olympus Innov-X is excited to announce its DELTA-50 XRF analyzer, an evolution of the popular DELTA Premium handheld XRF analyzer series. The DELTA-50 is powered with a 4W, 50kV x-ray tube—ideal for the preferential excitement and analysis of toxic metals including Cd and Ba in plastics, electronics, soils, and metals, as well as rare earth elements (REEs) including La, Ce, Pr, and Nd in outcrop, ore and drill samples.
The DELTA-50…
QBI Institute Announces admission to spring 2011 Batch of Business Analyst Sensi …
QBI (Quality, Business Analysis and Implementation) Institute announces admission to spring 2011 batch Business Analyst Sensitization program. This short duration Business Analysis program provides the participants necessary tools, techniques and foundation to work as a Business Analyst. The key feature of the program is its coverage of core and advanced business analysis skills and business analytics techniques in a short time period. The program covers in detail UML (Unified Modeling…
Particle Characterization Ensures Consistent Roller Compaction Processes
In roller compaction, particle distribution is recognized as one of the most critical parameters affecting downstream process performance and product quality of the final tablet product. Applying particle characterization during roller compaction directly links process control parameters to product quality.
Roller Compaction Process Optimization using FBRM Particle Characterization
In roller compaction, particle distribution is recognized as one of the most critical parameters affecting downstream process performance and product quality. The particle distribution…
Edcomm Banker's Academy Launches Overview of Basel II and III Training
Edcomm Banker’s Academy has recently launched Basel II and III training for financial institutions worldwide.
New York, NY, March 14, 2011 -- Edcomm Banker’s Academy has recently launched Basel II and III training for financial institutions worldwide. Upon completion of Overview of Basel II and III, bank personnel will be able to better understand the embedded risks throughout all aspects of their financial institution and take any actions needed to combat…
World's First International Centers for Outsourcing Studies (ICOS) in Universiti …
The BCI Board finally approved inclusion of the program for setting up International Centers of Outsourcing Studies (ICOS) in institutions of Higher learning across carefully selected geographies. The ICOS program was conceived by the Global Partnerships Management Group of BCI after receiving numerous requests from universities across the world for establishing such centers within their campuses under license from BCI. The ICOS program of BCI intends to empower emerging BPO…
Edcomm Banker's Academy Updates Free Anti Money Laundering (AML) Overview for Me …
Edcomm Banker’s Academy has recently updated its free tutorial that provides Anti Money Laundering (AML) training for financial institutions in Mexico.
New York, NY, March 12, 2011 -- Edcomm Banker’s Academy has recently updated its free tutorial that provides Anti Money Laundering (AML) training for banks and financial institutions located in Mexico. Focus on Anti Money Laundering for Mexico has been revised as part of Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s ongoing commitment to…
Prop S Campaign Holds Public Meeting At YMCA
Moberly, MO, March 11, 2011:
Interested voters and supporters of “Yes on S”, a proposition to renovate and reface the Moberly High School, held a public meeting last night at Randolph Area YMCA. The meeting included information on the need for the renovations, benefits to our community and costs.
Additional public events are planned, including a public forum at the Moberly High School on Tuesday March 15, at 6:00…
Winning STEP Launches College, Career and Transition Planning Website
Baltimore, Maryland, March 10, 2011, Those seeking assistance with the transition to college, careers and independence now have access to free online resources and tools as well as step by step comprehensive guides, workbooks and organizers at affordable prices. Winning STEP announces the launch of its website, Winning-STEP.com, offering college, career and transition planning programs and publications.
"These resources and texts are based on extensive research and experience," states…
Wordbee rewarded at CeBIT 2011
Wordbee, a Luxembourg based company, specialized in Computer-Assisted Translation, receives the "Gold European Seal of e-Excellence" in the Language technology category for its online collaborative platform, Wordbee Translator.
Luxembourg, 7 March 2011 - Just a year and a half after the launch of its Translation Environment Tool, Wordbee has received the "Gold European Seal of e-excellence" award at the CeBIT 2011, in the Language Technology category. http://www.seal-of-excellence.org. It has been awarded…
Virginia Community Bank Chooses Edcomm Banker’s Academy for Comprehensive Bank T …
New York, NY, March 11, 2011 -- An Independent Community Bank located in Virginia has chosen Edcomm Banker’s Academy to provide comprehensive bank training for the next three years. Banker’s Academy Unlimited will be customized for the Bank’s specific training needs.
Everyone at a bank needs to know a wealth of information, from compliance regulations and bank policy and procedures, to how to protect their customers and their bank from all…
Prop S Campaign Launches Web Campaign
Moberly, MO, March 10, 2011:
On the April 5 2011 ballot, Moberly School District voters will be asked to approve a $16.2 million bond issue for a major renovation of the Moberly High School. The item will appear on ballots as Proposition S. The “Yes on S” campaign has launched a website where voters can learn about the project, and the renovation that will be funded by…
Bill Valente M.S.W. ’11 Named NASW Social Work Student of the Year
On March 11, 2011 in Albany, the New York chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) recognized Bill Valente M.S.W. ’11 as its Social Work Student of the Year. The award, presented during the chapter’s annual conference, honors Mr. Valente as a student who “personifies the values of the Social Work Profession” in his university and community through leadership skills, academic excellence, social initiatives, and a commitment to…
The British International School meets spring with Welsh tradition
On the 1st of March the British International School welcomed spring by celebrating St. David’s Day, a Welsh national holiday
For the last 5 years, the British International School has celebrated the first day of spring in line with Welsh traditions – St. David’s Day. On the 1st of March the school was decorated with daffodils, a Welsh emblem, and 40 students took part in the talent show in honour of…
Rubber-Cal’s Rubber Flooring Keeps Up With The Lutzes on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: …
Santa Ana, California – Rubber-Cal,Inc. recently participated in a home improvement project for community outreach.The company’s Terra-Flex Rubber Tiles appeared on the "Lutz Family" episode of ABC's popular television show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.The episode aired October 3, 2010 on the ABC Network.
Kathleen Lutz and her brother John could not afford to care for their six siblings and pay for renovations on their crumbling home in East Setauket,New York.ABC's Extreme…
Edcomm Banker's Academy Updates Email Communication Training Program
Edcomm Banker’s Academy has recently updated its Email Communication training program.
New York, NY, March 10, 2011 -- Edcomm Banker’s Academy has recently updated its Email Communication training program. Email Communication has been revised as part of Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s ongoing commitment to providing the most up-to-date and pertinent financial services information to the global financial industry.
One of the most important skills that any employee at any organization needs to possess…
Ocimum Biosolutions CEO Honored as 2011 Young Global Leader
Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA and Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, March 10, 2011: Ocimum Biosolutions announced today that Anuradha Acharya, Founder & CEO, has been honored as a 2011 Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. The honor, bestowed annually since its inception in 2004, acknowledges 100-200 excellent young leaders from across the globe for their professional achievements, commitment to society at large and prospective contribution to shaping the global future.
Anu…
Shridhar University Pilani Rajasthan Announces Scholarship Hike for Girl Student …
Across the globe, 8 March 2011 is being celebrated as the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day – IWD and the United Nation’s theme for this year celebrations is "Equal Access to Education, Training and Science & Technology: Pathway to decent work for women".
Female literacy has considerable multiplier effects in all areas of women empowerment and no one anywhere has a doubt that educational empowerment alone can transform women…
A world record in serial data transmission via fiber optics – 10.2 Tb/s or an as …
In a new world premier, members of Berlin’s Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute in collaboration with the Technical University of Denmark in Copenhagen have succeeded in generating a serial data rate of 10.2 Terabit per second and transmitting it over a 29 km long fiber optic link. This breakthrough was achieved by an even more rapid and comprehensive modulation of the light signal transported in the fiber optic cable on…
Proteros and University of Cincinnati, Drug Discovery Center establish collabora …
Martinsried, Germany, March 09, 2011. Proteros Biostructures GmbH (Proteros) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with University of Cincinnati, Drug Discovery Center (UC DDC), under which Proteros will provide biotech and pharmaceutical companies with access to UC DDC’s ultra-high-throughput and high-content screening platform coupled with a 340,000-plus library of drug-like compounds. Proteros will be responsible for all the client interactions and project management providing a single point…
Edcomm Banker's Academy Updates Free Farm Credit System Tutorial
Edcomm Banker’s Academy has recently updated its free tutorial about the Farm Credit System.
New York, NY, March 09, 2011 -- Edcomm Banker’s Academy has recently updated its free tutorial about the Farm Credit System. Currently available for free at www.bankersacademy.com/free_tutorials.php, Overview of the Farm Credit System has been revised as part of Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s ongoing commitment to providing the most up-to-date and pertinent information to the financial services industry.
The…
Long Island Game Farm Scholarship Applications Available to Graduating High Scho …
(Manorville, NY) — For the eighth consecutive year, the Long Island Game Farm is inviting graduating high school seniors to apply for the Stanley and Susan Novak Memorial Scholarship. The time is now to apply for the annual scholarship, which is worth $1,000. Each year, this award is granted to a graduating senior from Long Island who plans to attend a two-year or higher college or university program,…
Learning Spanish with children
A Spanish language school in Valencia organizes during Eastern holidays Spanish courses for parents and their children
Valencia. The upcoming Eastern holidays offer the whole family the chance to learn the Spanish language. A Spanish school in the centre of Valencia offers the perfect combination for a family holiday: language training for parents and introductory Spanish for children.
The parents attend an intensive Spanish course to learn in a short time as…
