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Chris L. Baker Joins SEPI Engineering & Construction as a Project Manager
Local Firm Hires Engineering Professional with More Than 27 Years of Experience. - August 24, 2012 - SEPI Engineering Group
Weidlinger Engineers Design Environmental Structures for Staten Island Children’s Museum
Weidlinger was the structural engineer for the new Meadow Structure, wind turbine, and wind scoop, which exploit solar and wind energy in the first project to combine photovoltaic film panels with a PTFE-coated fiberglass membrane. - August 23, 2012 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
LifeTein Becomes a University of Maryland’s Preferred Vendor
LifeTein becomes a University of Maryland’s preferred vendor for custom peptide synthesis service. LifeTein's PeptideSyn platform is optimized to provide a continuous flow of synthesized peptides, reducing costs while maintaining high quality. - August 22, 2012 - LifeTein
Polyolefin Demand Can be Supplied by the Vertical Stirred-Bed Gas Phase Process
The second part of Intratec’s publication reveals that the US shows attractive rate of return for a PP unit when integrated with a propane dehydrogenation unit. - August 22, 2012 - Intratec Solutions
Stevens Researcher Wins Prestigious NSF Special Creativity Award
NSF awards Dr. Sukhishvili the Special Creativity Award for innovative research on multilayer films. - August 16, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Names Robin Boettcher CEO
The Board of Directors of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) has named Robin Boettcher as chief executive officer. She succeeds PBTF co-founder Dianne Traynor, who died last month. Boettcher, who begins her new role on Sept. 10, brings extensive nonprofit experience, including leadership positions with the National Parkinson Foundation and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. - August 16, 2012 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
SBIR and IRCameras Join Forces to Develop the Next Generation of Infrared Cameras and IDCAs
Santa Barbara Infrared and Heico announce the formation of IRCameras. - August 15, 2012 - IRCameras, LLC
Danforth Center’s "Conversations" Series Continues Let’s Talk… Bioinformatics: at the Danforth Center and Beyond
The discussion will focus on St. Louis’s emerging expertise in bioinformatics and how it will enhance existing scientific efforts and bringing new skills and ideas to the region. - August 15, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Polyolefins Producers Can Use Membrane Recovery Units to Increase Margins
Intratec's most recent publication unveils that improvement opportunity demonstrates attractive return of investment. - August 15, 2012 - Intratec Solutions
Sven Dietrich Elected Vice Chair of the Technical Activities Committee of the IEEE
Dr. Sven Dietrich, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the Stevens Institute of Technology, has been elected Vice Chair for the IEEE Computer Society Technical Activities Committee. The Technical Activities Committee oversees the many task forces, technical committees, and technical councils of the Society. - August 15, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Bioo Scientific Launches the NEXTflex Bisulfite-Seq Kit for NGS Methylome Analysis
Bioo Scientific is excited to announce the launch of the NEXTflex™ Bisulfite-Seq Kit which simplifies library preparation of bisulfite treated DNA for down-stream high-throughput sequencing. - August 14, 2012 - Bioo Scientific
Bioo Scientific’s New ELISA Facilitates the Screening of Carbendazim in Juice and Honey
Bioo Scientific is proud to announce their newest ELISA, the MaxSignal® Carbendazim ELISA Test Kit, designed to rapidly and easily screen for carbendazim in honey and juice samples. - August 11, 2012 - Bioo Scientific
New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith Becomes 40th Co-Sponsor of H.R. 3760 Tourette Syndrome Legislation
Bill H.R. 3760 was introduced by fellow New Jersey Congressman Albio Sires in December, and 7 of the Garden State’s 13 Congressmen have joined him in signing on. - August 11, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Wednesday Webinar Presentations Continue with Two-Part Series on Educational Rights
Facilitated by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and presented by author/educator Sue Conners, the webinar on August 15 and 22 will focus on a child’s educational rights and options, as well as denial of services and discipline issues - August 11, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Stevens Researchers Make Seminal Contributions to Dynamic Wireless Technologies
IEEE Communications Society lists four Stevens papers among “Best Reading Topics in Cognitive Radio.” - August 10, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Researcher Recognized for Leading Role in Noise Control Engineering
Institute for Noise Control Engineering elects Dr. Marehalli Prasad of Stevens Institute of Technology as a Director. - August 04, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
3rd Annual Mendham 5K to Feature Official Timing by CompuScore, Youth Advocate "A-Team"
The event will support the statewide education outreach and peer advocacy programs of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders. - August 02, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
August Sensory Friendly Films Series at AMC Theatres in New Brunswick to Spotlight NJCTS
At 10 a.m. Saturday, August 11, visit the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders booth at the showing of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days." - August 01, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Rise of Polyolefin Demand Favors Polypropylene via Gas Phase Process Production
Gas Phase Polypropylene Process can be profitable in China and in the US, reveals Intratec's latest study. - August 01, 2012 - Intratec Solutions
Breaking Wireless Communications Barriers for Improved Emergency Response
Stevens PhD Candidates win second prize for contribution to 2012 Software-Defined Radio Challenge. - August 01, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Chase Cullipher, PE, Joins SEPI Engineering & Construction
Local Engineering Firm Hires Project Engineer with Six Years of Experience. - August 01, 2012 - SEPI Engineering Group
Rise of Shale Gas Favors Propylene Production Propane Dehydrogenation in the US
Intratec’s recent publication unveils that the US presents the most advantageous operational margins for a PDH plant, with an EBITDA margin of 32%. - July 28, 2012 - Intratec Solutions
Svetlana Malinovskaya, Expert in Quantum Physics, Elected Chair of Theoretical Physics Community
Dr. Svetlana Malinovskaya, Associate Professor in the Physics Department at Stevens Institute of Technology, was elected as Chair of the Theoretical Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Community (TAMOC). As chair, Dr. Malinovskaya will coordinate the activities of TAMOC, including the... - July 27, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
NAABB Executive Director Named Leader for Bioscience Division
“This is an inspiring time to be researching algal biofuels and I pledge to continue to lead NAABB as its Executive Director until the end of the currently funded consortium term, which is April 2013,” said Olivares. “The LANL efforts within NAABB are executed primarily out of the Bioscience Division, therefore NAABB and its future will remain a major focus of mine for the time to come.” - July 26, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Georgia College Outfits Fleet with Low Cost Flight Recorders
Middle Georgia College’s Aviation Division Flight Department has purchased and outfitted all of its fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft with the TrendBox200, a low-cost airframe trend monitoring and flight tracking system from Technical Data Analysis, Inc. (TDA) and Shadin Avionics. By using... - July 25, 2012 - Technical Data Analysis, Inc.
Dalai Lama-Affiliated Science Org Receives $3 Million
Mind & Life Institute Will Use Funds to Map the Mind, Study Addiction, and Mobilize Global Community - July 21, 2012 - Mind & Life Institute
Danforth Plant Science Center Awarded $12 Million to Study Drought as Part of the Effort to Develop Next Generation Bioenergy Grasses
Grant supports expansion of research at the Enterprise Institute for Renewable Fuels. - July 18, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Rosellini Scientific, LLC Hires New Chief Medical Officer
Rosellini Scientific, LLC is pleased to announce the hiring of Barry Kraynack as Chief Medical Officer. Barry Kraynack is a board certified anesthesiologist who has more than 30 years as a preclinical and clinical researcher in translational medicine. Barry will be responsible for the identification of new technologies for commercialization, monetization or sales and distribution in the life science space, encompassing medical devices. - July 17, 2012 - Rosellini Scientific, LLC
Natural Gas Price Decreases Favoring the Propylene Production from Methanol
Intratec report reveals that Methanol to Propylene units in US can have an internal rate of return of more than 30% per year, boosted by low-priced raw material. - July 14, 2012 - Intratec Solutions
An 85% Discount is Offered on Chemical Technology Evaluation Books for University Students and Staff
University Discount Policy is launched by Intratec, offering an 85% discount for university students, professors and library staff on all its high-quality professional publications. - July 13, 2012 - Intratec Solutions
New Hope for Women Lacking Functional Eggs in Their Ovaries Who Want to Have Their Own Baby
The US Patent Office has allowed application 11/473,910 for a method to grow oocytes (eggs) from a woman’s ovaries even if the ovaries are no longer producing oocytes. With conventional IVF (in vitro fertilization), unless a woman supplies her own eggs, the baby is not genetically related to her. For the first time, this technology allows a woman who is not making eggs to have a baby that is genetically related to her. - July 13, 2012 - Ovacyte LLC
3rd Annual New Jersey Walks for TS is All About Anti-Bullying Awareness
This year’s walk, to support the statewide education outreach programs of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders, will take place on Saturday, November 3, rain or shine. - July 12, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Good Shepherd Academy First-Grade Teacher is a NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Educator of the Year
Anita Riccardelli, nominated by 2nd-grade student Erin Miskell and her parents for Riccardelli’s exceptional work in and out of the classroom, is one of two educator award winners this year. - July 11, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Names DePaul Catholic Spanish Teacher an Educator of the Year
Stacey Gottesman, nominated by sophomore student Grace Hawruk for Gottesman’s exceptional work in and out of the classroom, is one of two educator award winners this year. - July 10, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Donate DNA and Help Further Tourette Syndrome Research on July 23-24, August 6-7 at Rutgers University
Yale University’s Dr. Robert King will interview families interested in participating in the genetics sharing program at the Cell and DNA Repository, which the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrom helped found in 2007. - July 09, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Chronic Illness Will be in Focus for July 18 New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Wednesday Webinar
Presented by Dr. Michael C. Zarabi, this webinar will take place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (EST) and will deal with psychological and educational impacts. - July 08, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome Research Taking Place at Rutgers University Impresses Congressman Pallone
Human Genetics Institute Director Dr. Jay Tischfield notes importance of Cell and DNA Repository, which was created through partnership with the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and is celebrating its 5th anniversary this year. - July 07, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
From Megalith Books: Two Human Species Exist: Their Hybrids Include Dyslexics, Homosexuals, Pedophiles and Schizophrenics
"This this is first report that modern humans fall into one of two species and that their interbreeding is the source of well-known abnormalities," according to Professor Morton. - July 07, 2012 - Bruce Eldine Morton
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Gets Fifth NJ Congressman to Co-Sponsor Proposed Federal Legislation
During meeting with NJCTS, Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen also congratulates District 11 constituent and Ridge High School graduate T.J. Stanley on winning a 2012 Children’s Scholarship. - July 06, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Bioo Scientific Launches NEXTflex DNA-Seq Kits for Use with the Ion Torrent Sequencing Platform
Bioo Scientific has expanded its line of kits for NGS library preparation to include the NEXTflex™ DNA Sequencing Kit for Ion Torrent, which has been validated for use with the Ion PGM™ System from Life Technologies. The NEXTflex DNA Sequencing Kit features “Enhanced Adapter... - July 04, 2012 - Bioo Scientific
"F" is for Family and Fun at NJCTS' 8th Annual YMCA Camp Bernie Retreat Weekend
Nearly 200 families gathered for a time of relaxtion, arts, crafts, games, activities and a chance to learn more about Tourette Syndrome from experts and each other at the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome event. - July 02, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Stevens Researchers Win NASA Grant to Investigate Severe Weather Threats to New York City
Dr. Alan Blumberg, Dr. Philip Orton work with NASA researcher Timothy Hall on sweeping risk assessment. - July 01, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Propylene Production via Propane Dehydrogenation Study is Announced by Intratec
Intratec brings clear, concise and detailed techno-economic information on a propene dehydrogenation process in its newest report. - June 29, 2012 - Intratec Solutions
Q-Lab Named a Top Workplace for 2012
Q-Lab, the worldwide leader in accelerated lightfastness and weathering test equipment, is pleased to announce that The Cleveland Plain Dealer recently named them one of the top 40 best small businesses to work for in northeast Ohio. Employees and community members nominated over 1000 companies,... - June 29, 2012 - Q-Lab Corporation
Stevens Hosts Experts on Severe Weather Threats to Urban Areas
Dr. Alan Blumberg of Stevens and Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig Host a Conference on the Impacts of Extreme Climate Events on Urban Coasts. - June 27, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Ascentage Group Awards 3rd Technology Entrepreneur Scholarship
Business development firm Ascentage Group recently awarded its 2012 Technology Entrepreneur Scholarship to Hopkinton High’s Matthias Marklin. - June 27, 2012 - Ascentage Group
Intratec IC Index Reveals Trends on Chemical Plant Construction Costs
Latest IC Index forecasts a long-term increase in construction costs despite the decrease in steel prices. - June 24, 2012 - Intratec Solutions
Tourette Syndrome Campers Share Their Camp Bernie Experiences, Say Why Family Retreat Weekend is so Valuable
Eighth annual event put on by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome attracted nearly 200 families, including first-timers and longtime veterans. - June 23, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Registration Now Open for 3rd Annual New Jersey Walks for TS Event in Mendham
Official 5K family run/walk will take place Saturday, November 3, at Borough Park and will benefit the education outreach programs of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome - June 20, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Sequilab Unites Life Science Researchers Online by Combining (Gene) Sequence Analysis and Social Networking
A website called “Sequilab” has created a revolutionary concept for life scientists doing sequence analysis using DNA/RNA/Protein sequence data while allowing them to interact with each other. Services provided are currently free to all registered users. - June 17, 2012 - Sequilab