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Viruses Teach Researchers How to Protect Corn from Fungal Infection
Key finding has the potential to improve corn yields worldwide - March 02, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Bioo Scientific Launches NEXTflex™ DNA Sequencing Kits Offering Flexibility to NGS
Bioo Scientific launched the NEXTflex™ DNA Sequencing Kits and NEXTflex™ DNA Barcodes which offer flexible and cost-effect library preparation for sequencing genomic DNA on Illumina sequencing platforms. - March 01, 2011 - Bioo Scientific
Nanowire Research from Stevens Makes Cover of Applied Physics Letters
An article by Stevens Institute of Technology researchers featured as the cover page of Applied Physics Letters Volume 98, Issue 7 focuses on nanowires, structures that are mere nanometers in diameter but have enormous potential in nanotechnology to create tiny circuits that would make possible nanoelectronics, nanophotonics, and nanobiotechnology. Such devices could forever change the way we harness energy, communicate, and treat disease. - February 25, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
More Great Speakers Return to GIA Conference in Amsterdam
Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), a global strategic market intelligence and advisory group, announces the speaker line-up for the GIA Conference in Amsterdam on 23-25 May 2011. Due to their immense popularity at previous GIA Conferences in New York, USA and Helsinki, Finland in 2010, some... - February 25, 2011 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group
North American Manufacturers Concerned About Skills Shortage and Government Over-Regulation
Most North American manufacturers see the retirement of skilled workers as a key detriment to business growth over 2011-2012, according to an industry poll conducted by Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), a global strategic market intelligence and advisory group. Government over-regulation was the... - February 25, 2011 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group
Tiger Plans Launched at ZSL London Zoo
ZSL London Zoo launches first ever public appeal for fundraising. Plans for an ambitious tiger Conservation HQ at ZSL London Zoo will be lodged with Westminster Council at the end of this month, the Zoo announced today. - February 23, 2011 - ZSL London Zoo
ZSL London Zoo's Squirrel Monkeys Are Nuts for Each Other
Love came in the form of heart shaped bunting for ZSL London Zoo’s Bolivian squirrel monkeys today. - February 21, 2011 - ZSL London Zoo
Stevens Honors Students at Fourth Annual Founder’s Day
Stevens Institute of Technology honored students at an awards ceremony on the Fourth Annual Founder's Day. - February 18, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Exhibit Surveys’ Sequeira to Discuss Exhibit Recall - Webinar
Most Memorable Exhibits: an Analysis of Changes in the Key Factors Affecting Exhibit Recall in the Last Decade - February 18, 2011 - Exhibit Surveys, Inc.
Stevens Dr. Subbalakshmi to Give a Keynote Address at SMi Conference on Software Defined Radio
Dr. K. P. Subbalakshmi, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been scheduled to speak at the 11th Annual SMi International Software Defined Radio Conference in London. Her keynote address will discuss the latest research on... - February 18, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Rage and Behavioral Problems in Adolescents is Focus of February 23 Webinar
NJCTS Presents Strategies in Wednesday Webinar Series. - February 17, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
i4cp Workforce Study: Temporary is the New Permanent: Are You Ready?
The upward trend of using temporary workers has been steady, but few have a firm handle on it. - February 16, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Regional Contract Logistics to Drive Growth in Singapore’s Manufacturing Sector Over 2011-12
Manufacturers in the Asia Pacific are very positive about the potential impact of contract logistics on their business. Nearly 47% of manufacturers in Asia Pacific believe the development of the contract logistics business will boost their growth by at least 10% over 2011-2012, according to an... - February 16, 2011 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group
Stevens Dr. Michael M. Zavlanos Receives NSF CAREER Award for Robot Network Research
Dr. Michael M. Zavlanos, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, is a recipient of the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award. Supporting the career development of high-achieving faculty in the sciences who show promise of becoming... - February 16, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The Scientist Wins Gold at the FOLIO Eddie Awards for the Fifth Consecutive Year
At a gala ceremony held in New York on Tuesday 25th January, The Scientist magazine won the gold for best full issue, gold for best single article, and silver for best website in the business-to-business science category at the FOLIO Eddie Awards. - February 12, 2011 - Faculty of 1000
Exhibit Surveys CEO Joins NY IAEE Panel to Discuss Exhibition Industry
Discussion Based on State of U.S. Exhibition Industry - February 11, 2011 - Exhibit Surveys, Inc.
ZSL London Zoo to Open Largest Ever Penguin Pool
More than 100 penguins will flock to ZSL London Zoo this summer with the opening of England’s largest ever penguin pool. - February 11, 2011 - ZSL London Zoo
Singapore’s Research Agency Ties Up with French Counterparts to Develop Innovative Healthcare Tools
The Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), has entered into the second phase of a research and development (R&D) agreement with Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Universite Joseph Fourier (UJF)... - February 11, 2011 - Institute for Infocomm Research
OrthoPathways Group, Inc. (OPG) Announces Stamina Knee™ System
OrthoPathways Group, Inc. (OPG) reports that they are in the final decision process on a new knee replacement implant system as the company continues to pursue new technologies to aid the orthopedically challenged patient. - February 10, 2011 - Global-Med Technologies Group Inc (GTG)
UNESCO Invites Stevens Professor Alan Blumberg for Research Collaboration
Dr. Alan Blumberg, Director of the Center for Maritime Systems at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been invited to join UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) on collaborative research addressing urban coastal ecosystems. He will be working with the IOC in Paris, France as... - February 10, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens CIESE Executive Director Beth McGrath Accepts Presidential Award
President Barack Obama named Stevens Institute of Technology’s Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE), led by Executive Director Beth McGrath, a recipient of the prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring... - February 10, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Thomas Dabay to Present at National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Stevens Institute of Technology student Thomas Dabay ‘11 (Roanoke, Va.) has been selected from among 3,500 applicants to present at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research 2011 (NCUR 2011) at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York. An Electrical Engineering student, Thomas will present "Absurd America: Finding Camus' Absurd in Pynchon’s America." - February 09, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Chaordix Welcomes New VP, Client Services & Marketing
Richard Einarson joins Chaordix as Vice President, Client Services and Marketing. Richard brings 12 years of experience in the software industry in a variety of senior leadership roles and recent citizen engagement experience as the Communications Director for the internationally-recognized Nenshi mayoral campaign. - February 08, 2011 - Chaordix Inc.
F1000 Posters Editor's Choice - the Top Three Posters of 2010
F1000 Posters announce the Editor’s Choice for the top three biomedical research posters of 2010. F1000 Posters, a new open access poster repository from Faculty of 1000 (F1000), has selected the top three posters from those identified by the F1000 Faculty of 10,000 experts across Biology... - February 06, 2011 - Faculty of 1000
Mosaic Medical Technologies, Inc., a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Global-Med Technologies Group, Inc., Injects Cell Biologics Into Orthopaedics
Mosaic Medical Technologies, Inc. (MMT) (www.mosaicmedtech.us.com) presented its plans to seek a leadership role in introducing its Bio-Aug FX™ technologies into the orthopaedic market. Attending a panel discussion on the subject of biotech business at the Moffitt Cancer Center fifth annual... - February 06, 2011 - Global-Med Technologies Group Inc (GTG)
Exhibit Surveys’ Federbush to Present How to Increase Trade Show ROI in Chicago
Association Forum of Chicagoland. - February 05, 2011 - Exhibit Surveys, Inc.
Portland Press Limited, Publisher for the Biochemical Society, Joins the Faculty of 1000 Affiliate Program
The Biochemical Society, including its wholly owned publishing subsidiary Portland Press Limited, becomes the latest prestigious organization to join the growing Faculty of 1000 (F1000) Affiliate Program. - February 05, 2011 - Faculty of 1000
Stevens Physics Professor Stefan Strauf Receives NSF CAREER Award for Quantum Research
Dr. Stefan Strauf, Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering Physics at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been honored by the National Science Foundation with the prestigious CAREER Award. The objective of Dr. Strauf's awarded research is to address the problem of scalability of semiconductor quantum photonic devices, which are currently limited by the inherently random nucleation process of self-assembled quantum dots. - February 03, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Lean in Healthcare
Leading Lean Healthcare experts from across the globe to participate in PEXNetworks first online Healthcare webinar. The Process Excellence Network has united a group of top lean professionals from within the Healthcare industry and brought them all together in a unique online format. Between the... - February 03, 2011 - IQPC
IQPC Announce Winners for 2011 North American Process Excellence Awards
Following the final round of judging on the 17th January 2011 winners and honorary mentions were announced at the Process Excellence Awards ceremony. Winners were selected on their achievements in a range of judging criteria covering business results, direction setting and portfolio management,... - February 02, 2011 - IQPC
Major Publication on the Ghost Dance Religion, Mormons, and American Indians Reissued
After more than a decade of research and writing, the second edition of the landmark publication Mormons, Indians, and the Ghost Dance Religion of 1890 is re-issued. - January 28, 2011 - Bauu Institute and Press
Dosta Laboratories, LLC Launches New Contract Laboratory Business
Dosta Laboratories, LLC has opened a contract analytical laboratory facility in Valdosta, GA, providing high quality laboratory services to its clients. Dosta Labs offers a comprehensive range of analytical services, while specializing in the analysis of plant protection products. Dosta Labs has... - January 27, 2011 - Dosta Laboratories, LLC
i4cp Study: Companies Are Gearing Up for the Coming Talent War
i4cp reveals its top ten critical human capital issues of 2011 - January 26, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Singapore Team from A*STAR Emerge Finalists in World Technology Summit and Awards 2010
A*STAR I²R team that pioneered Dance!3D system selected to be one of six finalists out of 23 nominees. - January 26, 2011 - Institute for Infocomm Research
Bruce McEwen Appointed Head of Faculty for Physiology at Faculty of 1000
Bruce McEwen has recently joined Allen Cowley and Denis Noble as a Head of Faculty for Physiology within F1000. Bruce McEwen is currently the Alfred E. Mirsky professor of neuroscience and runs the Harold and Margaret Milliken Hatch Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology at Rockefeller University. Dr... - January 26, 2011 - Faculty of 1000
The Institute of Frontier Science's Own Stanton T. Friedman Appearing at High Level International Conference on Global Competitiveness
Stanton T. Friedman, MSc, FFSc, nuclear physicist, lecturer, author, and Senior Fellow at the Institute of Frontier Science, will be speaking at the Fifth Annual Global competitiveness Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from January 22 to 25, 2011. - January 23, 2011 - Institute of Frontier Science
Toni Kutchan to Receive the Fellows Award
St. Louis Academy of Science recognizes Danforth Center Scientist. - January 20, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Gary Borisy Appointed Head of Faculty for Cell Biology at Faculty of 1000
Gary Borisy has recently joined Alan Hall, Randy Schekman, Steve McKnight and Tony Pawson as a Head of Faculty for Cell Biology within F1000. Gary Borisy is currently Director and CEO at the Marine Biological Laboratory (Woods Hole). He has received numerous professional honors, including an NIH... - January 20, 2011 - Faculty of 1000
Critical Knowledge About Opium’s Atomic Structure Discovered by Danforth Center Researchers
Danforth Center finding key to the development of plant-based pharmaceuticals - January 19, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
PMI Announces Dates for May 2011 Short Course
Advanced Techniques on Pore Structure Characterization - January 18, 2011 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Laboratory Robotics Interest Group (LRIG) Exhibits at LabAutomation
The Laboratory Robotics Interest Group (LRIG) is pleased to announce its participation in LabAutomation2011, January 29 - February 2, 2011, Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, California. All conferees, exhibitors, and media are invited to visit the LRIG booth, #492 to get the latest... - January 17, 2011 - Laboratory Robotics Interest Group (LRIG)
Selective Mutism: Coordinated Behavioral Approaches for Therapists, Parents, and Schools
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Wednesday Webinar series continues on February 9th. - January 15, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Bioo Scientific Launches a Sensitive ELISA for Detection of Melamine Contamination in Food
Today Bioo Scientific released the MaxSignal® Melamine ELISA Kit for the sensitive detection of melamine contamination in food samples including milk, milk powder, feed, meat and even chocolate. - January 14, 2011 - Bioo Scientific
Oil and Gas Industry Struggling to Keep Pace with Accelerating Global Business to Meet and Strategise at IQPC Capability Event
New research indicates leading energy companies unable to supply qualified manpower to meet urgent project demands. - January 10, 2011 - IQPC
Dr. Pinar Akcora Joins Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology is pleased to announce that Dr. Pinar Akcora, formerly of the University of Missouri-Columbia, has joined the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science faculty as an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering. Dr. Akcora is the recipient of the... - January 09, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
100,000 Evaluations and Counting: Faculty of 1000 Reaches an Historic Publishing Milestone
1 idea, 10 years, 100s of sections, 1000s of Posters, 10,000 Faculty Members, and 100,000 evaluations: Faculty of 1000 celebrates publishing their 100,000th evaluation. 2010 was a busy year for Faculty of 1000 (F1000). The company became the official publisher of The Scientist magazine and... - January 09, 2011 - Faculty of 1000
i4cp Membership Doubles in 2010
Record Q4 (172% growth) caps off an explosive year. - January 06, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
DBTAC Rocky Mountain ADA Center Helps Businesses Meet Their New Years ADA Compliance Resolutions
As businesses close their books on 2010 and look forward to the new year, making sure they are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should be on their checklist of objectives and goals to be met in 2011. Businesses have responsibilities under the ADA to ensure that their... - January 05, 2011 - Rocky Mountain ADA Center
First Book to Discuss American Indian Place Names in Southern New England Released
Understanding Indian Places Names in Southern New England is the first book to provide a method and process for interpreting regional American Indian place names. - December 27, 2010 - Bauu Institute and Press
Stevens Dr. Miasnikov and Dr. Gilman Receive National Security Agency Grant
Dr. Alexei Miasnikov and Dr. Robert Gilman of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Stevens Institute of Technology recently received a two-year research grant from the National Security Agency's (NSA) Mathematical Sciences Program to test their novel approach to the Andrews-Curtis conjecture,... - December 24, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology