Press Releases by Category Science & Education
IFIM Introduces Full-time Executive MBA Programs for Working Professionals
IFIM Business School, a premier 16-year old business school promoted by Dalal Street Investment Journal Group, has announced “admission’s open” to the second batch of PGDM/MBA for working professionals. This executive management program from IFIM is specially designed and customized for working professionals to equip them with contemporary business management skills and prepare them for career advancement opportunities.
With Best technology at the helm, the program has been highly appreciated and…
Genetically-engineered animals could help human farmers
For the FDA, one fish is causing big problems. The AquAdvantage (AA) Salmon, a genetically-engineered (GE) salmon, famous for growing twice as fast as conventional salmon, has been under FDA review for 15 years. As the first GE animal created for human consumption, the AA Salmon has been subject to safety, environmental and ethics arguments. Just this July, eight senators presented a letter to the FDA urging the agency to…
Career Step and YES HIM Consulting, Inc. Launch The ICD-10 Solution
PROVO, Utah—Career Step, a leading online healthcare school, and YES HIM Consulting, Inc., a firm specializing in health information management and coding, have announced the launch of their joint ICD-10 training program, The ICD-10 Solution. The joint venture's education programs are now available and are designed to help organizations train their employees on the changes required by the mandated October 2013 transition to ICD-10 codes.
"The required conversion to ICD-10…
Career Step Attends Military Spouse Employment Partnership Signing Ceremony
PROVO, Utah—Career Step, a leading online school, has been honored as a Military Spouse Employment Partner. The signing took place at a ceremony held June 29 in Washington, D.C. at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. As a Military Spouse Employment Partner, Career Step is now included in the Army OneSource database of employment resources for military spouses.
"We are very excited that we were invited to this signing ceremony for new…
LEGO Education Innovation Studio opens in Hamburg
Secretary of Education for Hamburg attends the launch of the LEGO® Education Innovation Studio at the Richard-Linde-Weg Academy
Students at the Richard-Linde-Weg Academy along with the Secretary of Education for Hamburg Ties Rabe, and LEGO® Education celebrated the opening of their new LEGO Education Innovation Studio last week.
The Studio provides an innovative and creative space for the students to study and learn. It incorporates storage, durable, multifunctional furniture and at the…
NEW IEEE 2030TM STANDARD ESTABLISHES GLOBALLY RELEVANT SMART GRID INTEROPERABILI …
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) has achieved an important milestone with the approval of the IEEE 2030TM – IEEE Guide for Smart Grid Interoperability of Energy Technology and Information Technology Operation with the Electric Power System (EPS), End-Use Applications, and Loads – during the IEEE-SA Standards Board meeting in September. IEEE 2030 establishes a globally relevant Smart Grid interoperability reference model and knowledge base that can be used by utilities…
Microchip launches 8-bit microcontrollers with Integrated Configurable Logic in …
: [NASDAQ: MCHP] Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today launched several new 8-bit PIC® microcontrollers (MCUs) from the Embedded Systems Conference in Boston. The new MCUs feature configurable logic and a high level of peripheral integration in 6- to 20-pin packages. The PIC10F(LF)32X and PIC1XF(LF)150X MCUs also incorporate new peripherals, including Configurable Logic Cells (CLCs), Complementary Waveform Generators (CWGs) and…
Syrris’ innovative jacketed reactor platform proves an international success
Globe - Designed by chemists for ultimate flexibility
Syrris, a leader in novel chemistry reactor systems has received worldwide success with its new Globe jacketed reactor platform. Designed by chemists for ultimate ease-of-use, the advanced technology of this chemical reactor allows vessels from 50 mL to 5 L to be used with a common clamp, lid, circulator and stand. The Globe system combines automatic stirrer alignment with the widest range of…
Quest Diagnostics and Royal Society of Medicine Host Advanced Cancer Diagnostics …
Advanced cancer diagnostics- a one day, closed symposium, 27 September 2011
Quest Diagnostics, the world’s leading provider of pathology diagnostic testing, information and services, today announced that it is hosting a closed, one-day advanced cancer diagnostics symposium in partnership with the Royal Society of Medicine. The meeting will be taking place on Tuesday 27th September at the Royal Society of Medicine in London with registration beginning at 9am before the welcome…
Oxford College Distance Learning – Now offering BTEC HND Courses
Oxford College are pleased to announce that their customised BTEC HND courses are now available in a variety of subjects for learners to study from home by distance learning.
Gibraltar, 27th September 2011 - The Oxford College BTEC Higher National Diploma courses are Level 5 on the UK National Qualifications Framework and are fully accredited by Edexcel. Students have up to 2 years to complete their studies and upon successful…
Leading private tuition provider Tutors International to launch private forum fo …
Tutors International announces the development of an internal forum provided for private tutors in its employ to enable the sharing of best practice, resources and advice. The forum has been developed in response to requests from the company's private tutors for a way to communicate privately when on assignment in countries all over the world. For more information, visit www.tutors-international.com or call +44 (0) 1865 435 135.
"Being a full-time private…
9/26/11 Fullerton, CA – Hope International University Wins International Society …
After a competitive judging process, Hope International University (HIU) has been selected as an International Society for Science and Religion (ISSR) Library awardee. HIU is one of only 150 institutions worldwide to receive the full ISSR Library set, which consists of 224 volumes that cover not only science and spirituality but also history, social science, philosophy, the environment and more.
Established in 2002, the ISSR peer reviewed over 2000 books…
Henkel on the lookout for tomorrow’s visionaries
Düsseldorf – Coinciding with the start of the new academic year, the fifth annual “Henkel Innovation Challenge” international student competition is set to begin. Students from all disciplines are invited to develop innovative ideas in teams of two. Participants have until December 12 to register at www.henkelchallenge.com
Students from all over the world will participate in the “Henkel Innovation Challenge”, as teams from 14 European countries and the Asia/Pacific region will…
ARISE Positivity Card App
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ARISE Positivity Cards App is Now Available for the iPhone, iPad and Android FREE of Charge
North Palm Beach, FL – ARISE Foundation is proud to offer their new iPhone, iPad and Android App FREE of charge. The ARISE Positivity Cards App is a collection of 55 ARISE…
Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Automated Aliquoting Liquid Handler
Thermo Scientific CV2000 Enhances Laboratory Workflow and Productivity
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the Thermo Scientific CV2000 automated aliquoting liquid handler. This newly developed, second-generation platform enhances laboratory efficiency through workflow automation. The CV2000™ can accurately dispense liquid volumes from 100-875 µL and process up to 1000 samples per hour. With its robotic arm and rotary height sensors, it fits easily into automated workflows…
Titian Software to Host 2011 UGM in Philadelphia
Extensive Support Network Allows Customers to Benefit from Combined Experience
Leading sample management software provider, Titian Software, has announced that its 2011 US User Group Meeting (UGM) will take place on September 28-29 2011 at the Chemical Heritage Foundation Conference Center, Philadelphia, PA. The UGM is being held back to back with the IQPC 7th Annual CMI 2011 Compound Management & Integrity Summit (26-28 September).
The comprehensive program of…
Thermo Fisher Scientific Cassette Cuts Tissue Embedding Time in Half
New Thermo Scientific SecureSette maximizes workflow efficiencies and improves patient safety
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific SecureSette, a new cassette for histology laboratories that reduces embedding time by 50 percent. The innovative design of new SecureSette™ cassettes makes embedding extremely simple; tissues are orientated during grossing and the cassette is not opened during embedding. An integral sponge securely holds tissue in…
Thermo Fisher Scientific Provides Optimal Solution for Drugs of Abuse Analysis
Thermo Scientific Servo and Servo+ SPE Enhance Analytical Workflow for Drugs of Abuse Testing
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific Servo and Servo+ ranges of sample preparation solutions for drugs of abuse testing. These dedicated solid phase extraction (SPE) solutions enable analysts to isolate drug compounds from complex biological samples. The Servo™ portfolio covers total drug screening and specific testing for tetrahydrocanabinol…
Shattering e-Supply Chain Illusions- A Holistic Approach for Greater E-Supply Ch …
The Centre for Supply Chain Management at LIBA inculcates theoretical and practical learning among new generation managers in manufacturing and service sectors; especially for IT professionals who design solutions in handling critical supply network issues. Focus is on the use of more productive practices in engineering design, manufacture and movement of goods.
Delivering the welcoming address, Dr.P.Chandiran, Associate Professor Supply Chain & Operations Management said, “It is an immense pleasure having…
St. Hopkins College of Management offers 2 Year Full Time MBA Program
St. Hopkins College of Management, one of the fastest growing MBA institutions in Bangalore invites applications from aspiring, creative and innovative students for its 2 years regular MBA program and special MBA international program both at affordable costs. St. Hopkins College is one of the most highly regarded business & management schools in Bangalore, affiliated to Dravidian University which is an interstate university of Government of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala…
THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD RISK ANALYSIS JOURNAL EXPLORES FOOD SAFETY ISSUES
InTech launches the first issue of the International Food Risk Analysis Journal in collaboration and with the support of Health Canada’s Food Directorate and Food Standards Australia New Zealand.
Rijeka, Croatia, September 27th, 2011 - InTech Open access publisher, building on its collection and variety of highly successful scientific journals, announces the first issue of the International Food Risk Analysis Journal (IFRAJ), published under the Open Access model and edited with…
Distance Learning - Turning Aspirations to Achievements
Students in Zambia have long been able to benefit from distance learning, with providers such as RDI and the Open University.
RDI provide distance learning programmes from UK universities with low fees and high flexibility. Many thousands of students have already benefitted from the expertise and knowledge that RDI have in delivering UK university programmes online.
Programmes including degrees, masters degrees and MBAs are all available to study online. Students can interact…
Optimised cheese production: protein denaturation increases yield and quality
When producing (hard or semi-hard) cheese, the cheese yield can be increased by subjecting part of the cheese milk to a high temperature heat treatment. Thermal denaturation of whey proteins changes the protein structure so that part of the whey remains in the curd during the cheese-making process.
The percentage of denaturated medium can, however, not be increased to any level: too high a percentage of denatured whey protein would…
Trends in the Asia Pacific CRO industry
Since the last three years, BioSpectrum has been capturing the key trends in the CRO industry of the contract and clinical research (CRO) organizations in the Asia Pacific Region through its focused annual surveys.
For its 3rd Annual Asia Pacific CRO Survey, BioSpectrum partnered with CyberMedia Research (CMR) that specializes in competitive intelligence, advisory and consulting for life sciences, healthcare and IT enterprises, primarily in the APAC region.
In this upcoming webinar…
OnlineSchoolAdmissions(OSA) - Feel the Rhythm of Durga Puja with OSA’s Drawing C …
New Delhi, 15 September 2011: Durga Puja, Navratra, Dusshera looks vivid in name but are same in essence. All signifies the victory of good over evil. All involves the worship of goddess Shakti and her many avatars. All cater the essence of love, respect and devotion. Durga Puja is celebrated across the length and breadth of the country and has loud universal appeal and acceptance. The celebration of Durga…
Growth in the education sector and rising corporate activity to boost Stationery …
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd. launches a report on the Stationery Market in India 2011 as part of Netscribes’ Education Industry Report Series.
Mumbai, India – Sep 22, 2011 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its report Stationery Market in India 2011. India is beset with a huge population. The Government focus on education and the rise in corporations looking to tap opportunities in…
Almirall enters into Integrated Discovery Agreement with Proteros
Barcelona, September 22, 2011. Almirall, S.A. and Proteros biostructures GmbH today announced they have entered into a research collaboration to identify small molecule inhibitors against a target selected by Almirall in the field of inflammatory diseases.
Under the agreement Proteros will apply its protein structure-based drug discovery platform. Proprietary site specific screening technologies, novel fragment libraries and structural biology will be deployed to support medicinal chemistry objectives of the program, to…
Speed, Quality and High-Performance with Canon Cameras
One of the main Divisions of Canon, which is Canon U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in digital imaging. They just announced today that they have introduced two high quality digital cameras. These are the PowerShot S100 and PowerShot SX40 HS. This is just one amongst many award winning models. Both of these models have very unique features which include excellent low-light performance and ultimate speed, both of these cameras…
Working In Style with HP Laptop
HP teamed up with one of the most popular designer Vivienne Tam who publicly made the announcement that they have joined hands for purposes of developing a notebook which is expected to become one of the leading tech accessories for the more fashion conscious individuals around the world.
HP was present at Vivienne Tam fashion show which took place today in New York. The launch was done at the New York’s…
The Hi Tech Digital SLR Cameras for the New Generation
There are different software groups with OnOne Software being one of the best. They recently announced a soon to be effected upgrade on one of its highly popular applications which has allowed for the control of Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras remotely. This has been made possible through the availability of Apple IOS devices. The digital SLR cameras available on top buy are mainly produced for the iPad. The recently…
World Peace Day at JMA Pilani Rajasthan
Located in the heart of Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, Pilani is well known in India today for various top ranking educational institutions, CSIR Laboratory CEERI as well as the upcoming BrahMos Missile Assembly Project unit. Jamuna Mishra Academy – JMA established in the year 2004 which has been making rapid strides in early childhood education is presently one among the top ranking and most sought after schools at Pilani Rajasthan.…
HU to Shutdown Social Media Access September 21 to September 28
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, beginning 8 a.m., Wednesday, September 21, will block access over its network to several popular social media sites including, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Harrisburg, PA, September 21, 2011 - Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, beginning 8 a.m., Wednesday, September 21, will block access over its network to several popular social media sites including, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Additionally, access to all instant…
International Day of Peace Celebrated at Pilani Rajasthan Shridhar University
The Theme for this year is “Peace and Democracy: Make Your Voice Heard”
Shridhar University Pilani located in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan has a rich tradition of observing various International Days to bring awareness to the enrolled students and thus prepare them for a global future. Prof BR Natarajan Pro Vice Chancellor and Prof Bir Singh addressed the faculty and students of the University on September 21 and shared the…
GEA Diessel reinforces its strong Japanese presence at Interphex 2011
GEA Diessel further strengthened its market position in the Japanese pharmaceutical market with its attendance at Interphex in Tokyo this July. The show, claimed to be Asia’s biggest pharmaceutical exhibition, allowed GEA Diessel the opportunity of renewing existing relationships while taking new enquiries for its advanced fermentation technology. The GEA staff on the stand reported Interphex 2011 to be equal to previous years with over 1500 companies exhibiting and…
Netscribes launches brief profiles of private companies in the e-learning Market …
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd. launches private company profiles that present information about the company’s strategies, SWOT analysis, financial analysis, business model, competition etc.
Mumbai, India – September 21, 2011 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of e-learning – Company Profiles series that provides key information about the company’s operations, business model, SWOT analysis, financial analysis, competitive landscape/benchmarking among others.
The report begins with the…
Stevens-Henager College's Computer Science Program Now Offered with Social Media …
Salt Lake City, Utah, September 21, 2011 - Stevens-Henager College has consistently demonstrated its dedication to maintaining rigorous standards of education. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). A dynamic educational institution, Stevens-Henager College has constantly worked to keep up with the existing employment market and projected trends by offering degrees designed to equip students to flourish in today’s competitive economy as well…
SEMI Announces Formation of India SSL Special Interest Group
SEMI India announced the formation of a Special Interest Group on high-brightness light-emitting diodes (HB-LEDs) and solid state lighting (SSL).The new SEMI SSL Special Interest Group in India will focus on materials, equipment and manufacturing issues to further promote the industry—through cost reduction, quality improvement, supply chain development, and industry promotion. The new group comprises both SEMI members and key industry leaders in the HB-LED market.
At its inaugural meeting, the…
Grooming New Entrepreneurs
The Center for Ethics in Free Enterprise, CEFE, announced today the release of its newest free eBook on Entrepreneurship, Guerilla Entrepreneurship: The Original. This is the 15th version written by Dr. Fred DiUlus, a noted online education expert and entrepreneur who traces his own roots in entrepreneurship back 130 years.
As a founding Director and a Senior Fellow at CEFE, Dr. DiUlus first wrote the eBook as a college Entrepreneurship…
Tutors International announces retirement of founding partner David Spencer, twe …
Tutors International announces that David Spencer, one of the founding partners of the successful global private tuition company, has decided to retire to pursue his writing. David founded Tutors International with Adam Caller twelve years ago and has helped to make the company one of the most successful and respected private tuition providers in the world. For more information, visit www.tutors-international.com or call +44 (0) 1865 435 135.
"David retired as…
Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication, Dept. of Film & Video Production …
New Delhi: Sri Aurobindo centre for arts and communication, SACAC, New Delhi, announces three scholarships for its full time 16-month course in Film & Video Production. To avail this opportunity, the applicants have to write a story in up to 300 words and support it with a photo-story of 15 images. One has to take original photographs depicting key visual elements/moments of the story. These images have to be placed…
Microchip Technology delivers 10 billionth PIC® microcontroller to Samsung Elect …
Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the shipment of its 10 billionth PIC® microcontroller (MCU) to Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. Microchip delivered this 10 billionth microcontroller, the 32-bit PIC32MX340F256 (http://www.microchip.com/get/N46K), approximately 10 months after delivering its nine billionth.
Today's announcement demonstrates the industry's continued acceptance of Microchip's 8-, 16- and 32-bit PIC microcontrollers as the high-performance, low-power, cost-effective solution for embedded-control designs…
Independence University Rolls Out Its Masters of Science in Health Services-Heal …
Salt Lake City, Utah, September 20, 2011 - Independence University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Independence University works to maintain high academic standards and provide holistic, well-rounded, employment-oriented education by continuing its constant efforts to adapt to current employment demands by including programs that will help students flourish professionally.
Independence University’s Master of Science in Health Services-Health Promotion program has been launched in response…
CollegeAmerica Offers a Bachelor of Science in Accounting Program with Forensic …
Fort Collins, Colorado, September 20, 2011 - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states candidates in accounting received starting offers averaging $48,993 in 2009; that the annual median salary of an accountant as of 2008 was $59,430, and employment rates for accountants are estimated to rise by 22% by 2018.* In order to prepare their accounting students for even brighter careers, CollegeAmerica now offers a Bachelor of Science in Accounting…
PANATecs restarts charity campaign at the Biotechnica and BioPh 2011
20.09.2011
PANATecs - the outsourcing partner for protein analysis for the international pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries – is supporting non-profit-making organizations with a charity campaign.
This year too, PANATecs is taking part in the Biotechnica in Hannover. The company will also be present for the first time at the BioPh in Frankfurt.
At the start of the trade-fair, PANATecs has a special discount campaign for its customers. For net orders of…
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Technology Emphasis program …
Salt Lake City, Utah, September 20, 2011 - Stevens-Henager College, known for its focus on providing high-caliber, holistic, employment-oriented education, is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Constantly working to adapt to economic and professional trends, Stevens-Henager College has added a new specialization to its curriculum: the Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with Technology Emphasis. The specialization within the Business Degree is designed to…
Kapil Sibal, Minister for HRD and IT Inaugurates IMT Ghaziabad’s Latest Addition …
The fourth campus of IMT gets established. The latest addition to Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad’s already credible kitty of Business schools, is Hyderabad now. With a resounding success of Nagpur and the Dubai branches, the school initiated the beginning of a school in the South on July 2nd, 2011. The inauguration was an occasion, presided by the country’s honourable minister of Human Resource and Development and Information Technology, Mr.…
Leading Teacher and Best-selling Author Jane M. Healy to Deliver “Influence of T …
Leading teacher, educational psychologist, and author, Jane M. Healy, Ph.D., will focus her lecture on “The Influence of Technology on Education,” on Monday, September 26, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom in the Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The lecture, the second in a series on “Technology’s Impact: How it Shapes Our Lives,” is cosponsored by the Adelphi University Faculty…
Science and Industry News Site LabGrab.com Announces Roll-Out of New Features
LabGrab.com today announces the roll-out of several new features on the science research and industry news site. LabGrab.com, now in its fourth year of operation, has increased site functionality and personalization with the addition of a new 'Grab More Science' web application, an expanding list of industry partners, and improved ability to add science and industry content to the site.
The Grab More Science web application (www.labgrab.com/boxGraph/boxGraph.html) aggregates…
Rebecca Skloot to Speak on her Bestseller, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks …
GARDEN CITY, NY, September 2011—Adelphi University Ruth S. Ammon School of Education’s Robert and Augusta P. Finkelstein Memorial Lecture and College of Arts and Sciences’ John Hope Franklin Distinguished Lecture are pleased to present award-winning science writer Rebecca Skloot, author of the bestselling book, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," on Monday, October 17, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom in the Ruth S. Harley University…
Introducing A New Chinese Reader to Enable Chinese Language Students to Master C …
Capturing Chinese presents a new advanced Chinese reader helping students master the literature of China's best authors. Allowing students to put down their dictionaries and instead curl up with a book of Chinese literature, Capturing Chinese is a must have for intermediate and advanced Chinese language students.
The new book, titled Capturing Chinese Stories: Prose and Poems by Revolutionary Authors, features five of the most influential authors in recent Chinese history…
