Press Releases by Category Science & Education
World-renowned Autism Expert Temple Grandin, Ph.D. to Speak at Adelphi Universit …
As part of the Joseph Napolitano Memorial Lecture series, Temple Grandin, doctor of animal science and professor at Colorado State University, will deliver the talk “The World Needs all Kinds of Minds” at Adelphi University on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. This is her third lecture at the University. Dr. Grandin is a best-selling author and activist on the topics of autism and animal welfare. She is also a consultant to…
Google, Shell and Deutsche Bank declare iversity a lighthouse project in higher …
After the award at Berlin Innovation ConSensus, iversity announces eight more MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)
Berlin, 03.09.2013 – iversity, the Internet platform for massive open online courses, was declared a lighthouse project in higher education at Berlin Innovation ConSenus, an initiative by Google, Shell and Deutsche Bank. 34 members of the jury, stemming from Germany’s largest corporations, firms from the “Mittelstand”, start-ups, universities and cultural institutions, selected iversity from over…
ABLE and Aspiring Minds Join Hands to Evaluate Biotech Talent Potential
New Delhi, September 2, 2013: In its endeavor to meet the requirement of the biotechnology sector, Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE) along with Aspiring Minds launched AMCAT ABLE Life Sciences Certification program, an online testing tool to evaluate the employability quotient of students aspiring to work for the Biotech industry. With the aim of bringing up an inclusive employability platform for the Indian youth, this platform assesses the…
Rubicon Releases Atlas v.8 Bringing a Totally New Curriculum Experience to Educa …
Rubicon International is pleased to announce the launch of a major enhancement to Atlas, the firms widely used curriculum management software solution.
Portland, OR, United States., August 30, 2013 -- Rubicon International is pleased to announce the launch of a major enhancement to Atlas, the firms widely used curriculum management software solution. Atlas v.8’s integration of the curriculum development and mapping process with an entirely new range of reporting, tracking and…
Learners and school leavers welcome at free Career Indaba in Cape Town in Septem …
South African Airways, Amazon and Food Lovers Market are just some of the leading companies that will be looking for new talent at this year's Career Indaba at the CTICC in Cape Town from 12-13 September. Thousands of young people are expected at the Career Indaba, to which entry is free, and where they can get practical advice on career choices, finding a job and meet prospective employers.
Lack of…
Horse and Dog Adventure Ebooks Free from Multicultural Publisher
Nationally-lauded publisher of language and activity books offers two new ebooks as free downloads through September 15. One is a book of short story adventures with horses, dogs, and wild country, the other is a book of political humor.
Midvale, UT, September 01, 2013 -- Animal lovers can get a peek at life in rural California in the early twentieth century when animals played a critical role in human survival. Author…
IMACS Celebrates 20 Years in Business as New Location Opens
PLANTATION, FLA — This month the Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science (IMACS) – acclaimed for fostering lifelong problem-solving and critical thinking skills – celebrates 20 years of serving talented children as it expands its math program to Aventura, Florida. From humble beginnings of just 37 students in 1993, IMACS has grown to include 20 locations in four states and two distance learning programs. Together, IMACS programs serve more…
Learners and school leavers welcome at free Career Indaba in Cape Town in Septem …
South African Airways, Amazon and Food Lovers Market are just some of the leading companies that will be looking for new talent at this year's Career Indaba at the CTICC in Cape Town from 12-13 September. Thousands of young people are expected at the Career Indaba, to which entry is free, and where they can get practical advice on career choices, finding a job and meet prospective employers.
Lack of…
EVOVE Inc. Releases Saundz 1.5
Kowloon, Hong Kong – 28 Aug 2013 – Evove Inc. announced the release of version 1.5 of Saundz - American English pronunciation software.
What is Saundz?
Saundz is a software application for learning American English pronunciation that helps learners efficiently practice pronunciation and improve their speaking skills. The application is based on a curriculum consisting of 37 chapters and 161 lessons that teach the 40 sounds of American English with the…
KIER-Edu.com: Growing Career Opportunities in Oil & Gas Engineering Sector
The career opportunities in oil and gas industry have been consistently growing and this is expected to continue in coming years as well. KIER is a well-known training institute in India, aiming to bridge the gap between the demand and supply of skilled professionals in the oil and gas industry.
Calicut, India: The world today relies heavily on energy to drive growth and development. All over the world, governments and energy…
National Talent Search in Computer Science for High School Students by MyPal Onl …
The field of Computer Science and Programming which was once thought of as a useful tool that supports various core subjects of science, mathematics and engineering.
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India., August 28, 2013 -- Online National Talent Search in Computer Science for High School Students For the first time in India, a National Talent Search in Computer Science for High School Students is being conducted by MyPal Online School and…
Bugeye Technologies Releases Simulated Stand-by Instrument Panel
Location : Pacific, Missouri, August 21, 2013: Bugeye Technologies (bugeyetech.com) today released a new simulated stand-by instrument panel. Bugeye’s modular assembly approach allows for small packaging of simulated controls at an affordable price. The high resolution of the display creates a realistic simulated environment for each training mission. High fidelity switches and spin dials allow for the proper tactile feel.
Bugeye delivers…
SASM Institute releases Six Step Crowdfunding Model
“Successful Crowdfunding” is a complete guide to today’s crowdfunding ecosystem that details a simple 6-step model for campaigning on Kickstarter or Indiegogo
San Francisco, CA - August 26 2013 - The SASM Institute announced today the launch of a new eBook titled “Successful Crowdfunding – a Simple Effective Guide for Reward Crowdfunding” by SASM co-founder Dr. Adam Weigold. The eBook extensively covers the crowdfunding landscape, reveals some very useful facts about…
Bio-Synthesis Inc. Pioneers the use of Multi Functional Bridged Nucleic Acid for …
As a pioneer in oligonucleotide synthesis, Bio-Synthesis Inc. has been pursuing the development of new oligonucleotide based technologies that can provide compounds which have superior binding affinity and chemical/biological stability. As such, Bio-Synthesis is excited to begin collaborations for commercial applications using Bridged Nucleic Acids (BNA). These RNA analogues can be synthesized and spiked with DNA or RNA in order to modify the formation of nucleic acid helices. …
NEW COMPETITION PLATFORM HELPS STUDENTS MAKE AN IMPACT ON SOCIETY
August 15th, 2013 marked the offical launch of a new student competition platform, topstudentchallenges.com. The website will help students from all over the world and all academic disciplines make an impact on society and on their careers.
The visually appealing collection focuses on presenting the most prestigious and impactful student competitions that tackle problems in society, business, education, and the environment. Through this website, students from all academic backgrounds…
16th ITI Symposium promotes network-based product development
Integrated System Simulation at the Dawn of ‘Industry 4.0’
Dresden, August 22, 2013 – ITI GmbH, one of the global leaders in CAE and system simulation, today published the official program for its 16th ITI Symposium running from November 12 through 13, 2013, at the International Congress Center Dresden. This year’s event revolves around “Network-Based Product Development” and lays the focus on cross-industry applications of ITI’s simulation software SimulationX. More than…
MoBiTec GmbH is Offering SURE Gene Expression System for Bacillus subtilis, Regu …
A system for SUbtilin-Regulated gene Expression (SURE) in Bacillus subtilis is offered. Subtilin is a small peptide antibiotic produced by Bacillus subtilis. The SURE system provides an alternative to, e.g., IPTG or xylose inducible systems.
Conducted by the Dutch company NIZO food research BV, the SURE system, a SUbtilin-Regulated Expression system for Bacillus subtilis was developed which allows strict control of gene expression by addition of subtilin.
Subtilin is a small peptide…
First ICORE Official Meeting Successfully Concluded - International Council for …
Rome, July 2013 – ICORE founders and interested individuals met last March in Rome, Italy to discuss the establishment of the association, its publically available draft of statues, and future objectives within the topics of open research and open education. This discussion will be continued through a pair of online meetings open to all interested parties, taking place on July 30th, 2013 at 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM (UTC). Over…
Open Innovation - a fad or a phenomenon?
UC Berkeley and Fraunhofer study how large companies practice innovation
The Garwood Center for Corporate Innovation at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft have conducted the first large-sample survey of open innovation adoption among large companies. Their study of European and U.S. companies gives an extensive overview of the ways that companies are now practicing open innovation, along with the trends that can be discerned.
Today, many firms purposivelyopen up…
Academic translations by Globale Kommunikation Munich promote international rese …
The linguistic world of science is unique, comparable with the specialist language used in the administrative or legal sectors. Only experts who are professionally at ease in this world can truly extract information from the respective technical terms used. Globale Kommunikation Munich offers the perfect quality in 90 target languages for constructive international exchange through high-quality academic translations.
http://www.globale-kommunikation.com/uber-uns/ubersetzer/
When it comes to specialist publications, it is imperative that the vocabulary never…
1st International Conference AGRICOM 2013 Call for Submissions: Deadline Extende …
The call for submissions to AGRICOM 2013 has been extended: participants now have until the 15th of July to submit scientific papers, presentations of research projects, or posters demonstrating fully‐developed results, on‐going work or innovative concepts on advancement in agriculture, irrigation, and hydroponics. Participants are thereby invited to visit the idyllic and historical city of Viterbo in Italy and present their work at the University of Tuscia. Suggested topics for…
Gepard GPR, a portable ground penetrating radar manufactured by OKM GmbH from Ge …
Altenburg, 17th June 2013 - The new portable "Gepard GPR" ground penetrating radar developed and produced by the German company OKM GmbH is just another milestone in the success story of the manufacturer of metal detectors and geophysical instruments. The ground radar's range of application involves finding buried artifacts of gold and silver as well as ancient coin treasures and other underground objects like pipelines, cavities, conduits and cable harnesses.…
Project to Help Pupils Abroad with First Language Skills
Teachers, Parents, and Pupils asked to support PUMO in Developing unique Online Courses and Teacher’s Training through Seminars and Survey
The PUMO Project has set out to address the education of pupils living away from their home countries in situations where there are no schools in their first language. PUMO intends to develop a series of online courses to support learning progress in subject areas specific to their countries of origin…
LINQ 2013 Attracts 200 Professionals from Fields of Open Education, Learning Tec …
May 2013 – More than 200 attendees from four continents and over 30 different countries contributed to a vibrant conference dialogue at LINQ 2013 carried out over May 16th and 17th. LINQ 2013 participants gathered at the global headquarters of the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) in Rome, Italy to discuss the future of international learning innovations and quality. Keynote speeches by prominent experts in the fields of…
1st International Conference AGRICOM 2013 “Agriculture & Competences: Challenges …
The final conference of the AGRICOM Project has officially launched its Call for Papers, Presentations, and Posters. The AGRICOM Consortium is organising the AGRICOM Conference: International Symposium on Advances in Irrigation and Hydroponics in order to raise the awareness of the stakeholders in the agricultural sector concerning competence modelling, with a special focus on hydroponics and irrigation. Thus the AGRICOM Conference aims to provide an opportunity for meeting and discussion…
Canadian collaboration kicks off
Fraunhofer IAO starts working together with McMaster University in Hamilton on research transfer
Fraunhofer IAO and McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario are pooling their expertise in the field of technology and innovation management. In future, the partners will collaborate on both research and teaching in order to boost the transfer of research findings and innovative solutions into business practice.
Collaborations with commercial enterprises and research institutions around the world are…
Local Content in a Europeana Cloud: 32 Partners from 28 Countries Launch LoCloud …
On 19-20 March, at the National Archives of Norway in Oslo, the LoCloud Best Practice Network project was officially launched. The meeting gathered 32 partners from 28 different countries to present, plan and discuss the activities of the project over the next three years.
Content from small and medium local institutions such as museums, archives and libraries is still underrepresented in the digital European arena. Cloud-based technology could…
The new EasyCards index card (flash card) app for smartphones from Buchbäcker Di …
Munich, 28th May 2013 - The scene has changed substantially on public transport or in lounges: Instead of taking a nap, many people spend their time more productively using their smartphone or tablet PC to obtain information or to work. The handy EasyCards index card app from the Munich publishing company Buchbäcker Digital now allows users to test their knowledge on the go. In handy pocket size, the well-tried index…
AGRICOM Project Final Conference & International Symposium on Advances in Irriga …
The final conference of the AGRICOM Project (“Transfer of Water Competence Model to Agricultural Competences”) invites professionals, representatives of national and regional authorities, as well as all others involved in management and training in the agricultural sector to take part and learn about the AGRICOM’s innovative and tested approach to competence development in the European agricultural sector through the Agricultural Competence Model (ACM). To this end, the AGRICOM Final Conference…
Miniaturization of etched structures for mobile communications
The AKON OXIjet® technology is setting new standards, because the flammable toxic hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is replaced by ozone (O3) that is generated "in situ". The new etching process improves the production procedure at several levels: It reduces the danger of injury for employees, it is easier to use, and it considerably increases the quality of printed circuit boards.
The patented process permits the production of traces with a width…
Managing development projects more productively
Fraunhofer IAO and Drees & Sommer present a study of how to manage complex development projects
According to a recently published study carried out by Fraunhofer IAO and Drees & Sommer Process Consulting GmbH, manufacturing companies could dramatically improve their development and design processes by considering them from a services point of view.
In their joint study, Fraunhofer IAO and Drees & Sommer examined how complex development projects are managed. The…
International Council for Open Research and Education Founded
A new association is bringing together interested experts and stakeholders from the fields of open education and open research – the International Council for Open Research and Education (ICORE - www.icore-online.org). ICORE is completely non-profit, requires no membership fees to join, and is open to both representatives of organizations as well as individuals. The complete first public draft ICORE’s statutes can be found at www.icore-online.org/membership and are open to further…
Discover Germany as an Au Pair
The Au Pair program in Germany offers participants good social benefits, a high standard of living, plenty of free time and paid vacation. flyOUT – Foreign Language Youth Agency – offers free placement services.
There may not be a more simple and cost-effective way to explore a foreign country as with an au pair stay. Participants provide childcare assistance and perform household chores. In return, they receive free room and board…
Pioneers in the Fields of Learning Technology and Quality to Complement Innovati …
LINQ event hosts from the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany have published the final conference programme for LINQ 2013. The conference in Rome will be supported by a variety of prominent figures vital to the fields of technology-enhanced learning, open educational resources, and vocational education in Europe and worldwide. Furthermore, their presence will further the highlight of LINQ 2013: the launch of ICORE, the International Council for Open Research and…
AGRICOM Prepares for Pilot-testing of Agricultural Competence Model
After extensive discussions during the last project consortium meeting in Athens at the beginning of March, AGRICOM is preparing to begin the pilot-testing phase of the AGRICOM Competence Model (ACM) in Germany and Italy. The Leibniz-Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ) in Germany and then University of Tuscia in Italy (UNITUS) will conduct their pilot implementation of the ACM in their respective organizations and investigate the model’s practical implications…
What is the Future of Digital Resources for Learning & Teaching? Between Essen, …
Essen, April 2013 - To discuss this matter, the University of Duisburg-Essen invites educators and researchers to a European conference on May 16 and 17, 2013. Some main points of dialogue will include defining quality in learning and innovations in learning resources.
Recently Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have shaken up the blogosphere and media reports on higher education. These courses make use of open digital resources for learning and have…
Innovations do not always have to develop in-house
At the Hannover Fair 2013 PROvendis offers innovative advanced technologies from scientific research with market potential and application relevance
27.03.2013 – PROvendis GmbH presents innovative patent protected technolo-gies for industry and SMEs. Because only the use of latest research enables companies to enhance their position in the market and remain competitive.
There is an increasing demand in industry for practice-relevant university inventions. Inventions from North Rhine-Westphalia universities are also receiving a…
Cytocentrics is proud to announce the appointment of SciPro as their new distibu …
Cytocentrics Bioscience GmbH, inventors of Cytocentering technology for automated patch clamp, is proud to announce the appointment of SciPro Inc. as their distribution partner for the CytoPatch2 in North America.
(Rostock ) - Germany, March 26, 2013. Graeme Daniels, Sales Director at Cytocentrics, said “We are extremely happy to have found a company of SciPro’s calibre to work with to bring our new CytoPatch2 automated patch clamp system to…
Registered office: Tubney Woods, Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 5QX. Registered in England …
Oxford Instruments plc, a leading provider of high technology tools and systems for research and industry, has won the award for Best Technology Company 2012 at the annual PLC Awards. The awards, sponsored by Price Waterhouse Coopers, reward excellence amongst the smaller companies quoted on the London Stock Exchange. Attracting more than 1,500 guests, including quoted companies, investment banks, fund managers, investment analysts and corporate advisors, the awards are 'the'…
New price attractive mobile spectrometer launched for the metals industry
Oxford Instruments’ new mobile spectrometer PMI-MASTER Compact is ideal for inspections, quality control and safety procedures.
The PMI-MASTER Compact is a competitive and robust mobile optical emission spectroscopy metal analyser. It is the smaller, price attractive version of the market leading PMI-MASTER Pro metal analyser. The PMI-MASTER Compact offers rapid material verification, PMI, and, to keep it simple, sorting of the most common alloys, steel, aluminium, copper and nickel.
Measurements are…
First Keynote Speakers for LINQ 2013 Announced
The 2nd European Conference on "Learning Innovations and Quality" (LINQ 2013) has announced several high-ranking speakers to be present during the event on May 16th and 17th at the Global Headquarters of the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, Italy. Figures such as the esteemed Prof. Dr. Rory McGreal and Prof. Dr. Fred Mulder, both UNESCO chairs for Open Educational Resources (OER), as well as Christian-Friedrich Lettmayer,…
Nitrogen analysis now available on the spot with detachable probe
Oxford Instruments’ new smarter probe for the PMI-MASTER PRO now allows the analysis of Nitrogen directly on the spot.
The UVTouch detachable probe, launched last year, is for use with the well-proven PMI-MASTER PRO, Oxford Instruments’ high performance analyser for positive material identification, especially designed for the metals inspection industry, quality control systems and safety procedures. It enables the user to have all analysis information available on the probe and without…
LINQ 2013 Conference to take place at UN FAO Headquarters
The 2nd European Conference on "Learning Innovations and Quality" (LINQ 2013) on May 16th and 17th will take place at the Global Headquarters of the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, Italy.
The Global Headquarters of the FAO will provide an ideal location for LINQ 2013. Situated near the impressive Circus Maximus, the first and largest stadium in the Roman Empire, the expansive facilities will ensure that…
Global Logistics: Challenges and Solutions
Germany is a leading logistics hub with nearly 28 million people working in related fields and ranked fourth on the World Bank’s 2012 Logistics Performance Index. The German logistics industry’s revenue accounted for nearly 228 billion euros in 2012, making it the country’s third strongest industrial branch, after the automotive industry and trade.
On March 14, 2013, German and U.S. logistics experts from the EffizienzCluster LogistikRuhr, the Georgia Institute of…
FIU College of Architecture + The Arts Leadership Advisory Board
The FIU CARTA’s new Dean’s Leadership Advisory Board will create new public-private partnerships
March 8, Miami FL - The FIU College of Architecture + The Arts has a new Dean’s Leadership Advisory Board, which met recently for the first time.
The 32-member board, consisting of prominent leaders in the performing arts, visual arts, design, finance, business, and communication, assists Brian Schriner, dean of the College of Architecture + The Arts, by…
Registration open for IP 101 free certification course
Indian Institute of Patent and Trademark introduces a free certification course IP 101 which commences from March 2013. This course is conducted by IIPTA twice every year in 2 different sessions (One in spring and another in autumn). IP 101 helps students, scientists and businessmen to understand the basics of Intellectual Property Rights. This program will provide you basic insights of various instruments of IPR - patents, trademarks, copyrights and…
Why Choose Engineering Education In India?
Nowadays, in India the number of students taking up engineering courses is increasing and this is because of the fact that this branch of study is one among the few professions, where the creativity of the learners can know no bounds. Generally, some people are of the opinion that if they can bring some improvement to the society, they can get a sense of satisfaction. These people can very well…
Diane Ravitch to Speak on “Accountability in the Great American School System” …
Adelphi University is proud to announce that Diane Ravitch will be speaking on “Accountability in the Great American School System” for the Ruth S. Ammon endowed lecture. Having lectured around the world from Poland to Nicaragua, Ravitch is a seasoned speaker whose keynotes on democracy and civic education have been translated by the United States Information Agency (USIA) into several languages, including Polish, Spanish, Lithuanian, Latvian, Russian, Belarussian, and Ukrainian.…
inGenious Targeting Laboratory acquires worldwide exclusive license for F.A.S.T. …
Ronkonkoma, NY – March 5, 2013 ---inGenious Targeting Laboratory (iTL) and Columbia University, announced today that iTL will hold an exclusive license for the F.A.S.T.™ system for use in the creation of multi-use mouse models. This system can rapidly generate multiple lines of mice that provide a spectrum of expression levels for single genes, from global knockout to selective over-expression reducing the timeliness and cost many investigators face in…
Career Step Launches ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS Code Set Training at HIMSS13
PROVO, Utah—March 4, 2013— Career Step, an online education company, is pleased to announce the launch of its ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code set training at the HIMSS13 Annual Conference & Exhibit. The courses are available through Career Step’s ICD-10 education offering, The ICD-10 Solution, developed in partnership with YES HIM Consulting, Inc., a firm specializing in ICD-10 preparation since 2009.
“As healthcare providers move through their ICD-10 transition plans, ICD-10 code…
