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Meet the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Class of 2012: An Overview of the 206th Commencement

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:30:00 EST

This year, 1,613 students will receive degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Saturday, May 26, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the East Campus Athletic Village (ECAV) stadium. They represent the next generation of leaders, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, patent holders, game designers, architects, and innovators, in fields ranging from engineering to architecture, fine arts to science, game design to information technology, and business to the military.

Alumnus Contributes $25-Million to Davidson's Loan-Free Financial Aid Program

Davidson College — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:00:00 EST

The gift --- the second largest in the college's history --- will support The Davidson Trust, Davidson College's commitment to meeting 100 percent of admitted students' need with grants and student employment, but without loans.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Leadership Certificates Are Piloted at Five Universities Worldwide

International Baccalaureate — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:20:00 EST

The International Baccalaureate (IB) introduces leadership training for student teachers based on its unique learner-focused pedagogy.

IB Primary- and Middle-Years Students Perform Better on International Assessments Than Their Peers at Non-IB Schools

International Baccalaureate — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:15:00 EST

Students enrolled in International Baccalaureate (IB) education programs out-perform their non-IB peers in academic areas and also indicate high social and emotional well-being.

Facebook IPO Lawsuit: How Much Information Should Institutional Investors Share?

Cornell University — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:00:00 EST

Charles K. Whitehead, professor at the Cornell University School of Law and a former Wall Street attorney, comments on the lawsuit leveled against Facebook, Morgan Stanley and other banks that underwrote Facebook's initial public offering.

Georgia Tech Professional Education Dean To Lead Georgia Tech-Savannah Campus

Georgia Tech Professional Education — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 EST

The Georgia Tech-Savannah campus is transitioning into a hub for professional education, as recommended by the Institute's task force report last summer. Professional Education Dean Nelson Baker will lead the new direction of the Georgia Tech-Savannah campus.

Dating, Drinking and Violence in Young Adult Lives

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:05:00 EST

Little research has examined couple-level substance abuse within young adult romantic relationships. Jacquelyn Wiersma of the University of Arkansas is available to discuss her research into mate selection and risky behaviors.

NYU School of Medicine Adult ADHD Program to Host a Special Screening of "Gigante: A Documentary"

NYU Langone Medical Center — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:40:00 EST

The NYU School of Medicine will host a special screening of GIGANTE, a documentary about Andres "Yungo" Torres, a Puerto Rican professional baseball player currently with the New York Mets and his struggles with acute ADHD. It revisits the pivotal years of his childhood in flashbacks interpreted by children culled from the humble Western Puerto Rican neighborhood where Yungo was raised and flashes forward between his last year as a San Francisco Giant and his new beginning with the Mets. Starring his teammates, coaches, family, and the luminaries of ADHD research, GIGANTE aims to put a light on the man who has achieved so much in spite of one of the most acute manifestations of the disorder. Part cautionary tale, part biopic, it aims to inform, enlighten and inspire.

SU Expert Available to Discuss Social Studies Education

Salisbury University — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:40:00 EST

Dr. Joel Jenne is available to discuss the importance of social studies in school systems. In the wake of No Child Left Behind, many states have de-emphasized social studies. A new law in Maryland re-emphasizes the subject's importance, mandating an assessment test in government for high school graduation.

Americans Find Doing Their Own Taxes Simpler Than Improving Diet and Health

International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:45:00 EST

Most Americans (52 percent) have concluded that figuring out their income taxes is easier than knowing what they should and shouldn't eat to be healthier, according to the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation's 2012 Food & Health Survey.

Smithsonian Snapshot: Sikorsky XR-4 Helicopter, 1942

Smithsonian Institution — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:00:00 EST

This Smithsonian Snapshot celebrates the May 25, 1889, birthday of Igor Sikorsky, inventor of the world's first mass-produced helicopter.

Smithsonian's National Postal Museum Launches "RFD: Marketing to a Rural Audience"

Smithsonian Institution — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:00:00 EST

The Smithsonian's National Postal Museum has launched a new microsite, "RFD: Marketing to a Rural Audience," telling the story of how an experimental mail service in the late 1800s created a new commercial market.

Three African-Americans Earn Doctorates in Chemistry, Set UM Record for Single Year

University of Mississippi — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:00:00 EST

Less than a year after launching an aggressive initiative to increase the number of graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, the University of Mississippi has graduated three African-American students with doctorates in chemistry.

What Cancer Patients Really Want When Talking to Their Doctors About Internet Health Information

National Communication Association — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:00:00 EST

For best communication, patients and doctors should clarify their goals.

College, Winery Partnership Fruitful for Both

Keuka College — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:25:00 EST

Keuka College is located in the heart of wine country in Upstate New York. In a business entrepreneurship class, students gain practical experience marketing a wine produced by a local winery.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales visits Ryerson University

Ryerson University — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:15:00 EST

His Royal Highness Prince Charles visited today with students, staff, faculty and alumni at Ryerson University's Digital Media Zone.

New Book Examines 'the Problem with Survey Research'

University of Illinois at Chicago — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:45:00 EST

Social scientists and marketers expressed dismay when the U.S. House of Representatives recently voted to eliminate the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, a source of data on income, housing, education, labor force and other demographics. However, a University of Illinois at Chicago researcher maintains that this and other surveys, polls, interviews, and focus groups produce unreliable results.

U.S. Veterans Receive in-State Tuition at NMU

Northern Michigan University — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:35:00 EST

Northern Michigan University has announced the new NMU Veterans Scholarship for all eligible U.S. military veterans who want to pursue a college degree.

Viewers' Family Background Affects How They React to Mtv Shows '16 and Pregnant,' 'Teen Mom'

Indiana University — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:00:00 EST

Two popular MTV programs about teenage pregnancy -- "16 and Pregnant" and "Teen Mom" -- were met with national debate. Critics said the shows glamorized teenage pregnancy, while supporters said they discouraged it. A new study by an Indiana University professor suggests they're both right.

Law Professor: 'Devil Is in the Details' of Cybersecurity Bill

University at Buffalo — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:50:00 EST

The "devil is in the details" of the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) pending in the U.S. Congress, says University at Buffalo Associate Professor Mark Bartholomew, an expert in intellectual property and cyber law.

Donald Nieman Named Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Binghamton University

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:15:00 EST

Donald Nieman will become the next provost and vice president for academic affairs of Binghamton University. As the current dean of Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, with a long history of administrative service and a stellar academic background, Nieman is well suited to continue the development of Binghamton's academic programs and to strengthen the University's outstanding reputation for undergraduate and graduate education.

Space Lawyer: Before Humans Step Into Commercial Spaceflight, Laws Need Giant Leap

University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:00:00 EST

SpaceX's launch to the International Space Station opens a new era in commercial spaceflight -- and raises questions about what laws govern private space companies and what legal obstacles affect future human space travel.

WIU Corpse Flower Set to Bloom Again

Western Illinois University — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:00:00 EST

Western Illinois University's Titan Arum #3, a plant nicknamed the "Corpse Flower" due to its putrid odor when it blooms, is on the verge of blooming again. The first time it bloomed was June 29, 2010.

Healthy Marriage Interventions: A Boon or a Bust?

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:00:00 EST

Conventional wisdom, backed by years of research, suggests that healthy marriages equals a healthy society. And politicians and government officials have taken note, investing hundreds of millions of dollars each year in education programs designed to promote healthy marriages, focusing specifically on poor couples and couples of color. Is it working? No, says a Binghamton University researcher in a new study published in the current issue of American Psychologist, the flagship journal of the American Psychological Association. And it's because many of these programs were based on research data gathered from White and middle-class marriages, and when applied to poor couples or couples of color, just don't work.

One Month in Jail: The Sentence in the Ravi Case

University of Maryland — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:10:00 EST

Prof. Danielle Citron, an international authority on privacy and cyber-harassment, issued a statement on the sentencing of Dharun Ravi in the Rutgers spycam case.