Press Releases by Category Science & Education
EMS technology will assist the University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteo …
The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) will administer Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) using EMS technology in its new state-of-the-art osteopathic medical school building in Pikeville, Ky.
Exton, PA (August 11, 2011) The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM), formerly known as Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine, has selected Education Management Solutions (EMS) to equip its new Clinical Skills Training and Evaluation Center (CSTEC) with…
Courses for Forces - Soldiers turn to studying online
Online education specialist, Kaplan Open Learning, has seen an influx of ex-service men and women completing a degree course to further a new career.
Leaving the Services through retirement or injury can often leave an individual with feelings of uncertainty or lack of motivation for their future outside of the world they have been used to. An increasing number of students who study through Kaplan Open Learning have been in…
Call for “University Meets Microfinance” Awards Programme for student’s research …
Berlin, August 9th 2011
PlaNet Finance invites Master students having completed their final thesis in a Master or equivalent programme and presenting an outstanding research in the microfinance field to participate at the “University Meets Microfinance” (UMM) Awards Programme. The awarded final theses will be published and the 1st Prize will receive a financial allowance. The winner will be invited to the International Microfinance Awards Ceremony 2011 in Paris. The application…
Omnicom School of Languages (Canada) Appoints New Administrator in Calgary
Experiencing an unprecedented growth, Omnicom School of Languages places a major emphasis on its real asset – qualified top-notch professionals.
Toronto, ON, August 11, 2011 -- Experiencing an unprecedented growth, Omnicom School of Languages places a major emphasis on its real asset – qualified top-notch professionals. Omnicom is proud to announce the appointment of Julie Stanski as its administrator and director for our subsidiary in Calgary – a well-rounded bright…
SMI Launches Eye Tracking Publications Database
Testimony to Reputation and Support of Future Research
For 20 years, SMI Eye Tracking Solutions are successfully used in research projects and cited in numerous scientific publications. SMI`s new “Eye Tracking Publications Database" is a compilation of customers` experience and testimony to SMI`s reputation in a variety of application fields. The new database intends to provide a quick overview of relevant work conducted with SMI eye tracking solutions and to encourage…
Admission start for year 2011-2012 at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalo …
According to a spokesman of the DBIT, the students who have secured 80 percent or above marks in SSC/PU Examinations, would be given preference. However, student with good percentile would also be considered. The admission forms are available at college campus while further information in this regard can be obtained from DBIT website www.dbit.co.in or from admission department through telephone number 91-80-2843 7028 / 29, he added.
Don Bosco Institute of…
Interactive RV Brings New Excitement to College Selection Process
This summer, high school students were not alone in doing their research on colleges. MARV, an interactive research RV, joined upperclassmen in their exploration of higher education. Designed to interview and entertain while touring college campuses, MARV also promoted Welcome to College (welcometocollege.com), a user-driven web application that helps high school students connect with the right school.
MARV, an acronym for Mobile Automated Research Vehicle, was designed by Real Art Design…
Global private tuition provider Tutors International reports increasing enquirie …
Tutors International, one of the world's leading providers of full-time private tuition, has reported increasing enquiries from parents concerned about the new English Baccalaureate (EBacc) certificate recently introduced by the government. In particular, parents of children moving into the English education system after living abroad are confused by its comparable value to the International Baccalaureate (IB). For more information, visit www.tutors-international.com or call +44 (0) 1865 435 135.
"We've been asked…
WVT Communications Finalizes $17 Million Acquisition of Alteva
Warwick Valley Telephone Company (“WVT Communications”, “WVT” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: WWVY), a full service cloud communications company, has finalized the acquisition of Alteva just weeks after the official announcement. Following the closing, Alteva has begun integrating its operations with the existing cloud communications group of WVT. This strategic move will help the newly merged company significantly strengthen its CLEC business, and expand its cloud strategy for unified communications and…
Homer Hickam to Receive VVA Excellence in the Arts Award
Homer Hickam will receive the VVA Excellence in the Arts Award at Vietnam Veterans of America’s 15th biennial National Convention on Saturday night, August 20, in Reno NV.
Homer Hickam, the New York Times best selling author perhaps best known for his highly acclaimed memoir Rocket Boys—and the movie version, October Sky starring Hollywood heartthrob Jake Gyllenhaal as Hickam—will receive the VVA Excellence in the Arts Award at Vietnam Veterans of…
Autism Education Services Offers New Autism Programs and Training to Schools Nat …
Autism Education Services (Autism EDS) is now offering comprehensive autism programs and services, autism behavior management strategies and full staff training to schools nationwide in an effort to create and share custom autism program development for children with autism. The new programming implemented by Autism EDS has exhibited great success in school districts in California and Colorado, where the amount of adult support required has decreased for over 90% of…
Protochips Expands Its Distribution Network
Protochips (protochips.com), a company specializing in revolutionary products for in situ electron microscopy, today announced the domestic and international expansion of the distribution network for the Aduro™ and Poseidon™ product lines. The continued growth of the Protochips distribution network reflects increased demand as well as the corporate objective to deliver exceptional customer service. The most recent additions to the Protochips’ distribution network include:
Angstrom Scientific – Principals Evan Slow and Bob…
LIBA establishes India’s first research and innovation center for BOP - “Prof. C …
Chennai, August 8th, 2011: LIBA (Loyola Institute of Business Administration), among India’s leading management institutes today announced the establishment of “Prof. C.K Prahalad Center for Emerging India’, India’s first research and innovation center focused exclusively on BOP marketing and among the early pioneers across the globe in this space. The center will be a key landmark to India’s growing BOP market estimated at 835 million and recognized as among the…
Inauguration of 2011-2013 MBA/PGDM Batch at ISBR Business Schools Bangalore
ISBR is inaugurating its MBA & PGDM Batches for the academic year 2011 – 2013 on 10th August 2011.
Following Guest would be addressing aspiring student to begin their career ladder at ISBR Bangalore
• Veerabhadrappa, G.S. (DIRECTOR - Syscon Instruments Private Limited)
• Mrs Rama N S (Chief Executive Officer - Electronic City Industries Association)
• Ms. Aruna C Newton (Head of Design & Research - Infosys Limited)
Every Student undergo rigorous training for 2 years…
World Demand for Rare Earths is Forecast to Expand 7.1% Annually Through 2015
ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS, the electronics industry market research and knowledge network, announces the availability of a new report entitled "Rare Earth Markets: World Rare Earth Supply & Demand".
World demand for rare earths is forecast to expand 7.1 percent per year to 180,000 metric tons in 2015. In dollar terms, sales are expected to more than triple from $3.0 billion in 2010 to $9.2 billion in 2015. Consumption will be driven by…
Sign Up Today for the Free 2011 Social Media Summit at HU
Social media is a fact of life for millions of people, so the real question is not whether we connect, but where and in what ways we should connect to benefit from online networking’s pluses and avoid its minuses. The proliferation of social media is changing us, raising questions for lawmakers, policy makers, educators, business leaders, governments and parents alike. Explore the impact of sites such as Twitter, Facebook…
CFD collaboration between GEA Niro and DTU
GEA Niro is working hand-in-hand with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), to simulate the fluid dynamics that take place within a full-sized spray dryer. This is done using a scaled down model with water instead of air. The process allows experiments to be performed at a laboratory level that would otherwise require full-scale equipment of several meters in all dimensions. The data gathered helps GEA Niro refine the…
Highest rating upon completion of evaluation: FIZ Karlsruhe provides outstanding …
Karlsruhe, August 2011 – FIZ Karlsruhe, an important information infrastructure organization in Germany, well known for its database services such as STN and its innovative eScience solutions, was recently evaluated by internationally recognized experts. The result of the evaluation is outstanding. It shows that FIZ Karlsruhe, a member of the Leibniz-Association, is a reliable and valuable partner for science and industry worldwide.
The Leibniz Association is a prestigious association of…
GreenCellTechnologies: The Garnaut Climate Change Review – The Australian Econom …
The Australian economy and the challenge of climate change
Australia has a larger interest in a strong mitigation outcome than other developed countries. We are already a hot and dry country; small variations in climate are more damaging to us than to other developed countries. We live in a region of developing countries, which are in weaker positions to adapt to climate change than wealthy countries with robust political and economic…
The Sun Showers its Benevolent Grace on Solar Megamart
Australia-based Solar Megamart is a leading contributor in Australia's fast growing economy. The 18-month old venture is a locally owned and operated company. Solar Megamart is one of the most prominent national providers of renewable energy in Australia. What makes Solar Megamart a prominent player in solar industry is its solid expertise in solar energy as well as long experience in energy conservation.
Some major factors that contribute in…
Avoiding Problems with Online Schools
The most problematic online colleges and universities according to the recently released 2011, 8th edition of the BEST WORST ONLINE DEGREE PROVIDERS are all found in the USA. The book shows that nearly 80 higher education institutions fall into this category. The author is online education pioneer and the father of online education ratings and rankings, Dr. Fred DiUlus.
In addition to the marginal schools, Dr. DiUlus also identifies the…
Sheep flock to new flavors
Sheep given a variety of feed flavors will stop gorging and start eating more small meals over the course of the day. These findings, published August in the Journal of Animal Science, could help livestock producers maximize feed intake and nutrient efficiency at the same time.
Juan J. Villalba, study co-author and associate professor in foraging behavior at Utah State University, said that current sheep feeding practices usually provide animals will…
BestMassage.com Offers Continuing Education Classes For Massage Therapists And B …
Chicago, IL, August 3, 2011, Bestmassage.com, leader in massage tables and massage products now offers continuing education courses that are approved by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTM). These courses, mostly video-based, are managed by Castine Consultants (castineconsultants.com).
“We are so excited to offer continuing education courses as part of our services. We know how important continuing education classes are to the recertification process in…
Cashing in on an Online Degree: eLearners.com Salary Guides Help Prospective Stu …
Hoboken, New Jersey (August 03, 2011) – Online education is an investment. To help prospective students evaluate the return on investment (ROI) on the online degree programs they are considering, eLearners.com today announced that it has made salary guides for 30 different degree programs and career fields available. The guides not only discuss estimated earning potential, but also offer information about possible careers, skills learned and courses they can expect…
Humbug Telecom Labs Becomes Latest Member of TM Forum
Humbug Telecom Labs provider of carrier-class fraud prevention, detection and telecom analytics for any size business, today announced that it has becomes the latest member of TM Forum. TM Forum is a global industry association focused on simplifying the complexity of running a service provider’s business. As an established industry thought-leader, the Forum serves as a unifying force, enabling more than 775 companies across 195 countries to solve critical business…
Texas students to receive state-of-the-art science learning materials
In June, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) had panels of assessors reviewing internet learning submissions from a number of companies. The subject matter review experts on these panels determined which submissions were compliant with the new science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) statements, which include 5th through 8th grade as well as high school Biology, Chemistry, Physics and IPC. Following the reviews the Commissioner, Robert Scott, recommended a list…
Engineering Seats to Economically weaker sections
SCT Institute of Technology, an engineering college in Bangalore, has reserved a few seats for students whose parents’ income from all sources is less than Rs.2,40,000/- per annum. Seats in Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Information Science & Engineering will be allotted to eligible candidates (Min of 45% marks in MPC on aggregate at 10+2 / PUC and annual income as stated above) on first-come-first-serve basis…
Chaminade University of Honolulu will offer innovative nursing education enhance …
Education Management Solutions (EMS) will provide simulation management technology to Chaminade University of Honolulu’s Nursing School to help facilitate its growing enrollment and nursing curriculum.
(August 2, 2011, Exton, PA) Chaminade University of Honolulu Nursing School made an ambitious $14 million investment in the future of nursing education through the renovation of The Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence D.W. (BoHing Chan) Tseu Center for Nurse Education. With goals to manage its increasing…
Bridgestone, ICICI, Godrej, Infosys & IIM Recruits Candidates from Indore Manage …
Management education is a must for people who are interested in managing their own business or want to work as manager of big organization. MBA helps one understand the necessary things and techniques for effective business and offers necessary tools for handling business and management related issues. It develops managerial skill in an average individual.
Indore Management Institute, one of the leading management institute in Madhya Pradesh and one among top…
Upgraded Pharmaceutical Substances Features Eight Active Pharmaceutical Ingredie …
Stuttgart, Germany – Thieme Publishing Group today announced that Pharmaceutical Substances version 3.5 is now available. Compiled by renowned scientists Professors A. Kleemann, J. Engel, B. Kutscher and Dr. D. Reichert, this comprehensive reference guide to every significant pharmaceutical compound contains syntheses, patents and applications of all FDA approved active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Pharmaceutical Substances is an invaluable resource for everyone involved in the design, discovery, development and evaluation of…
LTG David H. Ohle (US Army, Ret.) Joins Camber Corporation
Camber Corporation today announces Lieutenant General David H. Ohle (US Army, Ret) as their Executive Vice President (EVP) for Corporate Strategy and Business Development. In this role he is responsible for corporation’s growth and manages all corporate activities that support that growth: Strategy, Business Development, Proposal Development, and Marketing & Communications.
“Camber Corporation’s tremendous growth rests with its entrepreneurial spirit and our penchant for tailoring and applying…
Leading private tuition provider Tutors International reaches finals of prestigi …
Tutors International has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Education Investor Awards 2011 which celebrates innovation and excellence in the UK's education industry. Tutors International has reached the final stage of judging in the Supplementary Education Firm of the Year category for the second year running, and for the first time in the Exporting Excellence category. For more information, visit www.tutors-international.com or call +44 (0) 1865 435 135.
"We're…
Netscribes launches brief profiles of private companies in the Vocational Traini …
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd. launches private company profiles (soft skills training providers) that present information about the company’s strategies, SWOT analysis, financial analysis, business model, competition etc.
Mumbai, India – July 29, 2011 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of Vocational Training – Company Profiles series that provides key information about the company’s operations, business model, SWOT analysis, financial analysis, competitive landscape/benchmarking among…
Upholding the Standards is the Way to Go for IMI-B – Dr. Garimella
As the newly launched IMI-Bhubaneswar institute starts its academic journey, Dr. Somayajulu Garimella, the director plans to lead the institute on a path of consistent growth. Dr. Garimella shared his thoughts on meeting the key challenges faced by a management institute in its nascent years.
Dr. Garimella has been the area chairman of Marketing and Chairman-MDP and Consulting Committee at IMI Delhi earlier. With his immense experience in the field of…
Quality of Student Intake A Priority since the First Batch – Dr. Garimella
Renowned academician having served his excellent academic innings at IMI Delhi, Dr. Garimella joins the new IMI-B as the director. He brings with him a rich experience of over 25 years having worked in the industry as well as academics. The director of IMI-B, Dr. Somayajulu Garimella, shared some facts about the admission criteria, programme fee, and admission process for the PGDM program at IMI-B. He also shed some light…
Syrris Provides the Ultimate Starter Flow Chemistry System
Asia 110 system offers maximum chemical resistance, ultra smooth flow, excellent mixing, -15 to +150ºC and future adaptability
Leading chemistry automation product innovator, Syrris offers the Asia range of flow chemistry systems for performing a wide variety of chemical reactions. The portfolio includes the Asia 110 system, ideal for customers who demand high quality but have limited budgets. The Asia 110 is an excellent value, easy to use system that…
MCAMPUS Announces New Interactive Exam Training Center For PMP® Exam Prep Studen …
July 29, 2011, Newark, DE--- PMCAMPUS announced today the launch of their new and improved PMP Exam Training Center for PMP® Exam students. The new training center provides project managers studying for the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional Exam a richer, more interactive training experience.
The new PMCAMPUS PMP Exam Training center runs on Drupal™, a reliable and powerful open source content management system offering students a…
A Diploma in Graphic Design and Interactive Media will be offered by the Academy …
The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities has approved RCC Institute of Technology’s Graphic Design and Interactive Media program. The program will be delivered in-class at the Academy of Design’s centrally-located Davisville campus at 1835 Yonge Street in Toronto.
The Graphic Design and Interactive Media diploma, offered through RCC Institute of Technology’s Academy of Design will immediately begin enrolling for its first class in October 2011. This one year intensive program…
Mechanics of Patent Drafting (US, India)
Mechanics of Patent Drafting (2 Weeks full-time) program starting from 26th September 2011 is designed to train participants in the art and skill of patent drafting. The ‘Gems of Wisdom’ and ‘Absolute Rules’ in claim drafting are often required by the amateurs as well as professionals will be shared and practiced as part of the ‘hands-on’ training and practical sessions.
The training will be through interactive sessions with Trainers (IP Attorneys,…
Prepare solutions more efficiently without reading the Meniscus
Mettler Toledo is changing the way standards and samples are prepared in analytical laboratories by introducing the new Quantos liquid dosing module. Quantos combines Mettler Toledo’s weighing competence with unique powder and liquid dosing technology. Up to now, when preparing a solution, the amount of substance to be dosed was determined by the required concentration and the available volumetric glassware. Quantos instead weighs the amount of substance which can be…
Berkley Conference to Advance Teaching of Critical Thinking Skills
The 31st International Conference on Critical Thinking will be held July 25-28, 2011 at the Claremont Resort Hotel & Spa near the University of California Berkley campus. The event is sponsored by the Center and Foundation for Critical Thinking.
Berkley, CA, July 27, 2011 -- The 31st International Conference on Critical Thinking will be held July 25-28, 2011 at the Claremont Resort Hotel & Spa near the University of California Berkley…
SOFTWARE PRODUCT "SPEAKING NOVELS" HAS BEEN RELEASED.
Huron, South Dakota – July 26th, 2011 – Infro has officially announced the release of "Speaking Novels". A program designed to help children learn to read for the Windows® OS.
The software provides facilities that allow individuals to create their own books using their own voice, images, and music. The educational aspect is a visual cue of the word being highlighted as its recorded sound is being played.
Infro's goal is…
Cammpus Beta Version Released on Invitation Only Basis
Cambridge, MA – July 19, 2011 – Cammpus, a leading innovator in the education business, is pleased to announce the unveiling of it’s new online education platform at cammpus.com. Cammpus is a place where experts can build a university and share their knowledge. Anyone who has mastered a profession or a trade can use Cammpus to pass on these valuable skills to the next generation. Organizations, industry associations,…
Rosa’s Christina Friedrich to Lead Model Qualification Workshop at ICSB 2011
The Model Qualification Method is a rigorous, systematic analysis of model relevance, uncertainty, variability, and consistency with data to ensure drug discovery/development models are “fit for purpose”
Rosa & Co. LLC, a drug development advisory firm with expertise in drug-disease modeling and simulation, today announced that it will be leading a workshop on its Model Qualification Method (MQM) at the 12th International Conference on Systems Biology (ICSB), the major event for…
Askozia Bundles Humbug Fraud Prevention, Detection & Analytics into VoIP Offerin …
Humbug Telecom Labs provider of carrier-class fraud prevention, detection and telecom analytics for any size business, today announced that Askozia® will bundle the Humbug fraud detection, prevention and analytics tools into their Asterisk-based PBX solution.
The Askozia PBX is a fully-featured telephone system that is able to connect with virtually any telephony technology and is configured via a highly intuitive Web GUI. Askozia PBX aims to make the…
Yoga - successful in the treatment of drug addiction
"Yoga might be helpful in the treatment of drug addiction. Drugs - their primary effects may be sedative, stimulating, or dissociative - all can produce some kind of euphoria, which might have a quality similar to that of altered states of consciousness arrived at through Yoga techniques," Professor Dr. Peter Sedlmeier reports.
"How can these euphoric states be induced by drugs? Consciousness can be released from inhibition by sedative drugs…
Top Ten 2011 Online Universities in the World
Four of the top ten online universities in the world are not "Made in the USA" Three international schools covet the top slots according to Dr. Fred DiUlus, the author of the 2011 8th annual edition of the BEST WORST ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAM PROVIDERS.
Dr. DiUlus, an online education pioneer and father of online higher education rating and rankings is the CEO and founder of Global Academy Online, Inc. He…
DUI and Marijuana Charges May Hamper College Students’ Future Success
Law Office of Corso & Rhude cautions parents, students that such cases require the experienced Arizona DUI defense lawyers at the Law Office of Corso & Rhude. Combined, the Law Office of Corso and Rhude has handled more than 15,000 DUI cases as prosecutors and defense attorneys.
Peoria, AZ. July 26, 2011 -– As Arizona teenagers and college students go back to school this August, the risk of marijuanadrug charges and…
Cactus contributes 5,000,001 Yen to the relief efforts in Japan
To contribute in a small way toward the relief efforts in Japan, Cactus Communications has donated a total of 5,000,001 Yen through the Japanese Red Cross Society and the Indian Red Cross. The funds were raised by combining
1. A percentage of their global sales(4,300,001 Yen contributed through Nikkei Inc. to the Japanese Red Cross Society on Jun 30, 2011),and
2. Voluntary contributions from Cactizens across the world(700,000 Yen contributed to…
Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches New Cryostat for Higher Quality, More Comforta …
New Thermo Scientific Cryostar NX70 Cryostat Accommodates a Wide Range of Cryotomy Applications
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific CryoStar NX70 Cryostat for higher sectioning quality and increased user comfort. The new cryostat accommodates a wide range of cryotomy applications for both clinical and research use. The intelligent design of the Cryostar NX70 combines user comfort with Rapid Response Temperature Control and…
