Harvard Is Big Business at Its Worst

Harvard Is Big Business at Its Worst

Dec. 17, 2023 11:38 am ET Most Americans probably heard of the Harvard Corp. for the first time last week, when it issued a supercilious statement affirming its support for Harvard President Claudine Gay. The corporation, Harvard’s governing body, wrote that Ms. Gay “is the right leader to help our community heal and to address … Read more

New gene-altering jab offers hope to children with drug-resistant epilepsy developed by researchers at University College London

New gene-altering jab offers hope to children with drug-resistant epilepsy developed by researchers at University College London

Some 600,000 people in Britain suffer from epilepsy, suffering regular seizures The new jab can help children with a specific drug resistant form of epilepsy Scientists have developed a gene therapy to cure a drug-resistant form of childhood epilepsy. Focal cortical dysplasia occurs when areas in the brain develop abnormally, triggering frequent seizures. It can … Read more

RSU offers AI training to boost workforce skills | News

RSU offers AI training to boost workforce skills | News

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSHRE) approved three new micro-credentials for Rogers State University’s Department of Technology and Justice Studies: software developer, designing and 3D essentials and artificial intelligence. Dr. Abhilash Minukuri (left) assists RSU student James “Trey” Gwinn with an assignment. Durant native Gwinn is a senior, majoring in Business Information Technology, … Read more

Noble foundation awarded Ignite Your Future grant | News Sun

Noble foundation awarded Ignite Your Future grant | News Sun

FORT WAYNE — The Community Foundation of Noble County is pleased to be an Ignite Your Future Program grant recipient of the Don Wood Foundation. The Don Wood Foundation created the Ignite Your Future Program to grow and strengthen advanced manufacturing and entrepreneurship in northeast Indiana and beyond. The Don Wood Foundation invited community foundations … Read more

Mixed reaction to new European engineering education ranking

Mixed reaction to new European engineering education ranking

EUROPE A new ranking of engineering programmes offered by some of the main universities inside the European Union aims to create a “common market for engineering education” to help students pick the right courses, and employers find the best graduates, according to its founders. The European Ranking of Engineering Programmes, or EngiRank, was launched at … Read more

New Meta data center in DeKalb brings jobs and cutting edge technology | News

New Meta data center in DeKalb brings jobs and cutting edge technology | News

DEKALB — Just two of the planned five buildings are currently up and running at Meta’s new data center in DeKalb, but there’s already a massive buzz throughout the community. Dozens of local and state leaders helped flip the switch on the state of the art facility on Wednesday that will employ more than 200 … Read more

New science university to be established in Mauritania

New science university to be established in Mauritania

MAURITANIA The West African nation of Mauritania plans to establish its first university that will specialise in science education in the capital, Nouakchott. It aims to supply the labour market with the academic, technical and professional competencies necessary for achieving sustainable development. The Mauritanian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced its plan in … Read more

Ways to nurture more female ‘rock star’ scientists

Ways to nurture more female ‘rock star’ scientists

DENMARK 12 research groupings across five Danish universities have been selected to investigate and recommend concrete strategies to enhance gender diversity and inclusion in Danish research settings specialising in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) fields. A collaboration between the non-profit Villum Foundation, the strategic innovation agency IS IT A BIRD and the Novo Nordic … Read more

Women’s AP Top 25: Louisville 20th, Indiana 21st in latest rankings | Sports

Women’s AP Top 25: Louisville 20th, Indiana 21st in latest rankings | Sports

The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, and total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking. Records reflect games entering Monday.  Record Pts Prv 1. South Carolina (36) 3-0 900 1 2. UCLA … Read more