Press Releases by Category Science & Education
Stevens-Henager College’s Medical Specialties Program Accredited by CAAHEP
Salt Lake City, Utah, June 16, 2011 - Stevens-Henager College is proud to announce that its Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Specialties program at its Logan, Provo/Orem, and Ogden/West Haven campuses is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP, caahep.org) upon recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (CRB-AAMAE). The largest accreditor of health science programs, CAAHEP…
African Education Week looks at how to meet the skills demand in the workplace
One of the key issues facing FET colleges and universities is the need to align courses with the demand for skills in the workplace. This is according to Claire O'Connell, project director of the upcoming African Education Week, taking place from 6-8 July in Johannesburg, gathering some 1600 education professionals for the largest education convention and expo on the continent.
Says Claire O'Connell: "it is vital that…
Some Assembly Required: New Video Series from ENGINEERING.com
June 14, 2011, Toronto, ON - ENGINEERING.com [TSXV: EGN] today announced a new video series, “Some Assembly Required”. The series showcases exciting home engineering projects and offers a 3D step-by-step instruction set so that viewers can build the same projects at home.
In the first episode, Torben Ruddock builds a hovercraft he can ride using just plywood, a lawn chair and a shower curtain. Power is provided…
Global Academy Online to Fund College Acquisitions and Expansion
Dr. Fred DiUlus, CEO and founder of Global Academy Online, Inc., announced today the company has formed a new institutional funding division known as University Builder, LLC. According to Dr. DiUlus the division is designed to underwrite and manage colleges and universities for the purpose of expanding their traditional and online programs exponentially. Built in, he says are aggressive marketing add-ons to attract top scholars while sustaining high academic standards…
IIT Kharagpur announces Vision 2020 A strategic roadmap to drive advanced resear …
The Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, one of India’s most prestigious and globally acclaimed technology institutes and the first of the four IITs established for post war industrial development in India, today announced Vision 2020, a strategic roadmap to build an advanced research ecosystem in India.
In New York City to convene the Director’s Council Meet, Shiv Nadar, Founder, HCL & Chairman of HCL Technologies, a $5.9…
Saelig’s New Tiny Picoammeter Eliminates Voltage Transients
PocketPico Picoammeter is a new, USB-connected; very low current measurement device for DC current from 20pA to 2mA. Tiny (2.7” × 1.4” × 3.7”), lightweight (8oz) PocketPico Picoammeter eliminates harmful switching spikes and reads at a rapid 15,000 samples per second. Perfect for lab test setups, PocketPico Picoammeter's high accuracy, fast speed, and single measurement range brings new features previously unavailable in other picoammeters, like small size, single 20pA -…
Protochips Selects PicoScientific As New Southeastern Sales Representative
Protochips (protochips.com), a company specializing in revolutionary products for in situ electron microscopy, today announced that PicoScientific has been named to represent the AduroTM and PoseidonTM systems for in situ microscopy. PicoScientific is the latest addition to a robust distributor network as part of a strategic initiative to provide customized solutions. Bryan Majkrzak, President of PicoScientific, says, "Protochips is at the forefront of nanotechnology by providing researchers the ability to…
Independence University Adds New Master’s Healthcare Programs to Its Current Edu …
Salt Lake City, Utah, June 14, 2011 - In response to the growing demand for qualified healthcare professionals, Independence University has added two new master’s degrees in healthcare to its existing academic offerings: a Master of Science in Health Services—Health Promotion and a Master in Public Health.
The past decade has seen a surge of medical and pharmaceutical advancements, and a subsequent hike in average life expectancy. As a result of…
New software speeds validation of automated liquid handling processes
New software speeds validation of automated liquid handling processes
Eppendorf’s epMotion® GxP solution includes an automated pipetting system, epBlue™ GxP software and certificates, plus dedicated certification and validation services (like IQ/OQ and user trainings). Automation increases the speed and accuracy of liquid handling and now the new epMotion GxP cuts the time required to validate these processes and comply to European and US government requirements.
For biomedical and pharmaceutical companies, as…
Eppendorf continues on course for growth
Sustained sales growth
- Increased market share in Asia
- Sales before earnings and taxes up by 20.1 %
In the Life Science markets conditions improved with the economic recovery in the Financial Year 2010. While many companies made up their losses from the previous year which were due to the economic crisis, Eppendorf was able to consolidate its market position again during the reporting year. Eppendorf achieved a continued positive development…
Syrris’s chemistry workshops prove highly successful
Positive delegate feedback received following flow chemistry and automated process chemistry workshop seminars
Leading chemistry automation product innovator, Syrris has received extremely positive feedback following its Flow Chemistry and Automated Process Chemistry workshop seminars, held last month in Bangkok, Thailand. The two seminar streams featured technology overviews, case studies and practical sessions, producing an informative and educational forum. Following this success, Syrris plans to launch a series of workshops and…
YCDN conference "The Young Generation of the Danube Area as a Key to the Europea …
YCDN inivites to the conference “The Young Generation of the Danube Area as a Key to the European Integration” in Budapest, 17th -19th of June 2011. The conference will be held at Andrássy University Budapest. Basically, the network wants to strengthen European Integration within the young generation.
It is the aim of this special conference to encourage a dialogue among young people from all the countries which are part of the…
Safety in microbial analytics and diagnostics
The detection of bacteria that are pathogenic to humans such as E.coli always places particular demands on laboratory processes. Safety is the key factor here. This means the safety of the employees who handle and analyze the samples as well as safe and reliable results. After all, the treatment of patients depends on the results, therefore utmost care must be taken.
Suppliers such as Eppendorf offer a range of laboratory…
RDI Hong Kong Prepares Students for Outstanding Professional Performance
Distance learning has developed radically over the past 10 years, with huge growth in demand for the programmes studied online. The popularity of online degree qualification is on the rise owing to flexibility and freedom that today’s students and professionals need to have a multi-dimensional lifestyle. RDI offers access to a number of UK university programmes which students can study with flexibility by sitting in any corner of the world.…
RDI UK is the Modern UK Distance Learning Platform for Global Students
Modern UK distance learning offers many advantages over traditional campus-based study. However the outcomes from a distance learning MBA can be the same as from an on-campus MBA. The distance learning MBA programmes are full of advantages for those who want to study and work simultaneously. Students around the world have reported the many benefits that they have felt, including maintaining a full time career and dedicating time to their…
RDI USA: Full-fledged Platform for Distance Learning from UK Universities
Distance learning is one of the most flexible ways to study a UK university programme. RDI is the first full-fledged platform for distance learning from several prestigious UK universities. The most advantageous side of distance learning is that UK university courses can be studied online. These courses with certified qualification from the UK universities open a variety of job options for the would-be professionals. RDI offers a number of…
Dr. Rebecca Baillie to Describe PhysioPD™ Model Construction and Testing in Rosa …
Rosa & Co. LLC today announced that Dr. Rebecca Baillie will present a webinar “How to build a PhysioPD model” on June 20, 2011 at 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -5:00) as part of Rosa’s ongoing monthly public webinar series. The purpose of the series, “Impact of Modeling & Simulation in Drug Development”, is to foster the use of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) activities in biotechnology, pharmaceutics, and other life science…
This year’s research prize awarded by the Eppendorf AG in Hamburg goes to the Ne …
The 2011 award is the 16th research prize conferred by the Hamburg life science company to honor outstanding work in biomedical research in Europe. This year, the prize was awarded to Assistant Professor Suzan Rooijakkers, PhD, (University Medical Center Utrecht, Department of Medical Microbiology, Utrecht, The Netherlands).
With this award, Eppendorf supports young European scientists up to the age of 35. The Eppendorf Award for Young European Investigators is…
Stevens-Henager College Offers CoARC-Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
Salt Lake City, Utah, June 09, 2011 - In response to the growing demand for qualified respiratory care professionals, Stevens-Henager College is offering a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)-accredited associate’s degree program in respiratory therapy as a part of its health sciences department.
CoARC is a recognized authority for the accreditation of professional degree programs in respiratory care. Established as an initiative to promote high standards for respiratory…
The construction of a new school in Mozambique is nearing completion
The construction of a new school at the Gonarezhou Transfrontier Park is in full swing. The complex of three buildings will become an educational place for African children that are living in the vicinity of Mavue, Mozambique.
The entire school development project is part of the “Community Development Program” where the main mission is to improve the overall quality of life for the people living in this area. “The construction of…
Management Program that Opens Gateways to Europe
With more and more European companies entering the Indian market and Indian companies setting shop abroad, the need for qualified management professionals is consistently growing. To cater to this demand, Manipal University offers the Masters in European Studies & Management (MESM) program.
The two years, full-time Masters Program is offered by Manipal Centre for European Studies (MCES), a constituent college of Manipal University. The program is offered in partnership…
Interview About Public Speaking Evaluation And Reviews With Communication Profes …
LOS ALTOS, California (June 7, 2011) - Rate Speeches conducted an interview about public speaking evaluations, speech rubrics, and public speaking reviews with communication professor and author, Dr. Steven Brydon, offering significant suggestions.
Public speaking instructors and coaches often use speech rubrics to generate public speaking evaluations of their students' speeches. These rubrics provide a mechanism for speech assessments, speech critiques, and speech analysis. Over a million speech evaluations…
Survival and Prosperity Online Strategic Planning Hits Higher Education
Global Academy Online, a program and systems provider to colleges and universities, has invented and initiated a 24/7 online institutional strategic planning and assessment program tool. The online system addresses the spiking demand for fluid, dynamic institutional planning brought about by the online revolution in both higher education and industry.
According to Dr. Fred DiUlus, the father of online education ratings and CEO of the firm, this radical change in…
Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches New Nucleic Acid Purification Workflow
Thermo Scientific KingFisher Duo Magnetic Particle Processor Produces High Yields of Quality Nucleic Acids from a Variety of Starting Materials
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched the new Thermo Scientific KingFisher Duo nucleic acid purification system. The low- to medium-throughput package, which includes the KingFisher® magnetic particle processor instrument, optimized DNA/RNA isolation kits, plastics consumables and the Thermo Scientific BindIt software, provides a flexible,…
Tutors International offers educational consultancy to UK parents considering wi …
Tutors International, a leading provider of private tuition and specialised tutoring services around the world, has added a new offering to its repertoire. The company's founder, education consultant Adam Caller, is providing specialist education consultancy for UK parents considering sending their troubled teen to America for enrolment at a wilderness centre. For more information, visit tutors-international.com or call +44 (0) 1865 435 135.
Wilderness centres offer families the opportunity to get…
Nanopositioning Stages- Piezo Systems, Motors, Controllers: New Catalog
PI, a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning stages & precision motion-control equipment for bio-medical, semiconductor, imaging & nanotechnology applications, releases a new nanopositioning catalog.
The 160-page catalog focuses on piezo flexure based nanopositioning systems capable of repeatedly moving distances as small as the diameter of an atom. It covers single axis stages, XY and XYZ stages as well as tip/tilt platforms for active optics, imaging and laser beam steering. Parallel…
Just International Schools Launches India’s 1st Ever Comprehensive International …
Just International Schools has launched India’s first ever Comprehensive International Schools Survey (CISS) in association with Connoiseur Electronics Pvt. Ltd. Through this survey, Just International Schools aims to increase awareness about international school education and help parents to select right international curriculum school in India. Many parents spend a lot of time while hunting for the right international school, but often this leads to a lot of dissatisfaction and sometimes…
University Rotaract Club Raises $1,000 to Provide Internet Access to Disadvantag …
The donation will help promote economic development in a community plagued by illiteracy, malnutrition and poverty
Spokane, WA, June 7, 2011– Secluded in the most remote regions of Guatemala, one of the poorest countries in Latin America, indigenous rural people make up 71% of the country’s poor population. These native groups are further isolated by their own languages and unique cultures and suffer discrimination. According to Roots & Wings International (RWI)…
Open House - School of Business
University of Redlands School of Business Hosts Open Houses at nine location on June 14
What: University of Redlands School of Business Open House
Those interested in finishing their bachelor’s degree or earning their graduate degree in business, can find out about the University of Redlands’ programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels.
The School of Business offers two degree completion programs for undergraduates and three graduate degree programs tailored to working adults.…
Environmental Tectonics Corporation Announces the Creation of The NASTAR Foundat …
Non-Profit NASTAR Foundation formed to Support Aerospace Industry
Southampton, PA, USA. May 19, 2011 - Environmental Tectonics Corporation's (OTC Bulletin Board: ETCC.PK) ("ETC" or the "Company") announces the formation of the NASTAR Foundation, a non-profit organization that fosters opportunities for people of all ages to experience the excitement of aerospace exploration.
Core focus areas of the NASTAR Foundation are to:
-Inspire, facilitate, and grow public awareness and participation in aviation and …
Mystudentid: student life is more fun
It has recently come to the attention of two undergraduate students that there is not one simple website that integrates a lifestyle solutions portal for UK students with effective social networking. Being two undergraduate finalist students, Marinos and Shaun have a first-hand insight into the trials, challenges and positive processes that being an undergrad student in the UK is all about. Using this insight, they have been able to create…
Protochips and Angstrom Scientific Agree On Partnership
Raleigh, NC – June 6, 2011 - Protochips is pleased to announce their partnership with Angstrom Scientific as their Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states sales representative. Evan Slow, Director of Sales for Angstrom Scientific says, “It is an exciting new breakthrough technology which we are confident addresses a unique need and sizeable niche within the electron microscopy community”.
Angstrom has been serving the nano-technology and electron microscopy markets for the…
Twenty-One Fairfax County High School Students Eligible for Scholarships from Gr …
Students who have worked at the community are eligible for $6000 in higher education scholarships
SPRINGFIELD, VIRGINIA – Since 1999, Greenspring has awarded scholarships to local high school students who have worked in various dining services capacities at the retirement community; the scholarships are paid directly to the college or professional school of the students’ choice. Two years ago, the scholarship amount was increased from $4000 to $6000 per…
In celebration of International Children’s Day pupils from the British Internati …
On the 1st of June the British International School Kyiv celebrated Children’s Day with a large concert, culminating in children from the school singing a choral version of “Earth Song” by Michael Jackson.
For pupils of the school, the celebrations started early in the morning with a themed chalk drawing contest. Children were encouraged to cover the School’s playground with designs inspired by the theme: “International Children Gameland”. International students wore…
Free Mobile App by Ednexa to help students choose proper Engineering College in …
Adnexa Education Pvt. Ltd., is a recognized name in Online Education space with its flagship brands ‘ednexa.com’ and ‘missionssc.com’. It provides online preparatory courses for SSC board exams, and engineering & medical entrance exams, namely MHT-CET and AIEEE. It provides features like online notes, online lectures and animations, online tests and online answers to students’ queries.
Adnexa is happy to launch an innovative concept, "Ednexa Engineering College Finder App"! This is…
RDI’s Interactive Session with Students in the E-learning Event Africa
RDI has recently visited Tanzania in Africa to attend the mega e-learning event this May. The e-learning event received a large number of visitors from all over the world. It allowed RDI to meet with enthusiastic students from all different corners of the world. There was huge excitement about RDI among the visitors - many of whom were career-conscious youngsters and those looking for internationally recognized flexible study.
The RDI…
Digital Text Convenient, Paper Easier Says Abilene Christian University Surveys
Three-quarters of college freshmen surveyed said they would be willing to personally purchase an Apple iPad if at least half of their textbooks were available digitally, according to new research findings from Abilene Christian University’s 2010-2011 mobile-learning projects. A majority of these students rated reading on the iPad as “more convenient” than reading from traditional paper textbooks, though they rated paper texts as "easier" when asked to compare the two.
Today’s announcement is…
Ayurveda, “Far East” of the Current Health Culture Boom
For the first time, a seminal scripture of Ayurveda – the most ancient and important system of medicine in India – is being textually analysed and historically explored piece by piece through the existing manuscripts. A project funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF aims to reconstruct a more authentic version of this treatise and its content. Methods from evolutionary biology are also being used in order to assess the…
Written on the face - What facial expressions reveal about basic tastes
“Ugh, blah! That tastes terrible!” When you can see the person’s face as he eats, such exclamations are usually superfluous. Such spontaneous facial expressions speak an unequivocal language, one that is universally understood. But do these non-verbal facial reactions communicate their information when the tastes are more subtle and thus provide additional information to measuring responses in classical sensory tests? Swedish and Danish European Sensory Network researchers have taken a…
ChemImage to Hold a Forensic Webinar on Basics of Hyperspectral Imaging
PITTSBURGH, June 2, 2011 — Ever wonder what hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is or how it can be applied to forensic investigations? ChemImage Corporation, a leader in hyperspectral imaging technology, will host a webinar titled Hyperspectral Imaging Basics for Forensic Applications on June 14 at 10 a.m. ET.
In this one-hour webinar, Sara Nedley, a forensic scientist at ChemImage Corporation, will present a general overview of HSI and some of its forensic…
Biotage Announces Peptide Research Collaboration with the Laboratory of Peptide …
Uppsala, Sweden, June 01, 2011 -- Biotage (STO: BIOT), a leading supplier of tools and technology for analytical and medicinapl chemistry, announced a collaborative research agreement with The Laboratory of Peptide & Protein Chemistry & Biology (PeptLab) located in Florence, Italy. The renowned peptide research facility, led by Professor Anna Maria Papini, has agreed to contribute technical input towards the future development of Biotage related products as well as provide…
Leading private tuition company Tutors International recruits unprecedented numb …
In response to record levels of demand for private tuition, Tutors International reports that it has recruited an unprecedented number of private tutors. Many full-time private tutoring positions have recently been added to the tutor recruitment website as the global private tuition provider continues to search for the best tutors to fit the required roles. For more information, visit tutors-international.net or call +44 (0) 1865 435 135.
"It really has been…
Focus on safety in schools and universities at African Education Week
The safety of learners, students and staff at South African schools and universities is a growing concern with daily reports of violence, drug abuse, bullying, petty theft, and intimidation by peers. At the annual African Education Week in Johannesburg in July, the education sector will focus on creating a safer and more secure learning environment and also look at technology that is helping to prevent security breaches.
Importance of a…
Alto Marketing Wins MLE Creative Electronics Account
Medical electronics design specialists choose Alto
Alto Marketing, the specialist healthcare and life science marketing and communications consultancy, is pleased to announce the addition of UK-based MLE Creative Electronics (MLE) to its growing list of prestigious healthcare clients.
Award winning technology and product development company, MLE specialises in electronic product design, development and bespoke assembly services. Having already achieved substantial growth servicing a growing number of organisations, from venture capitalist-backed start-ups to…
OGT announces new targeted next generation sequencing service
Delivering discovery, not just data
Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), provider of innovative clinical genetics and diagnostic solutions to advance molecular medicine, has today announced the release of its next generation targeted sequencing service. With an emphasis on flexibility, expert project design and advanced data analysis, the new offering takes advantage of OGT’s high-quality processes and in-house bioinformatics experience to provide the most complete targeted sequencing solution available. This includes whole exome…
Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Downloadable Protocol Library
Thermo Scientific SkanIt Software Protocols for the Multiskan GO Improve Efficiency
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced a downloadable software protocol library for the Thermo Scientific Multiskan GO microplate spectrophotometer. There are currently 20 ready-made protocols available to cover a wide variety of photometric applications, including a broad range of ELISAs and protein and cell viability assay kits. The protocols are free to download and…
Thermo Fisher Scientific Improves Vehicle Safety Testing with New Fogging Test S …
The Thermo Scientific Horizon FTS provides consistent, accurate and repeatable measurement
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific Horizon FTS (fogging test system). Manufacturers now have an enhanced ability to define suboptimal materials prior to vehicle completion, reducing the potential for legal and safety issues following vehicle release into the market. Reliable and easy to use, the Horizon FTS boosts workflow and productivity…
IDT offers a complete range of gene silencing products
Pre-designed and customized products enable knockdowns in all cell types
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), the world leader in oligonucleotide synthesis, offers a comprehensive range of customizable products for RNA interference (RNAi) applications. The Screening Dicer-substrate siRNA (DsiRNA) provides researchers with a cost-effective and quick solution for their RNAi requirements. IDT’s DsiRNAs are chemically synthesised 27-mer RNA duplexes optimised for Dicer processing and incorporation into the RISC complex, resulting in an increase…
OGT to unveil sequencing offering at ESHG 2011
OGT’s “Adding value through analysis” workshop to showcase new services
Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), provider of innovative clinical genetics and diagnostic solutions to advance molecular medicine, will host a workshop at this year’s European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) conference in Amsterdam. The workshop, entitled “Adding value through analysis”, will take place on Saturday the 28th of May and will reveal details of OGT’s new comprehensive targeted sequencing service. Hosted between…
Cresset Releases New Command-Line Applications and Workflow Components Including …
Cresset announces the release of a range of new command-line interfaces and free workflow components for its popular Field based molecular design tools. New command-line interfaces and workflow components have been released for FieldStere, FieldAlign and FieldView. In addition, Cresset has released a number of core tools based on its unique XED force field including XedeX, a Field based conformation hunter, and XedMin, a ligand minimizer that is available for…
