CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * 3 Questions: How to help students recognize potential bias in their AI datasets * Every year, thousands of students take courses that teach them how to deploy artificial intelligence models that can help doctors diagnose disease and determine appropriate treatments. However, many of these courses omit a key element: training students to detect flaws in the training data used to deve more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 2 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Air-quality monitoring underestimates toxic emissions to Salton Sea communities, study finds * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- A newly published study finds that California's Salton Sea emits hydrogen sulfide, a toxic and foul-smelling gas, at rates that regularly exceed the state's air quality standards. The presence of these emissions in communities surrounding the Salton Sea are "vastly underestim more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, June 3 -- The University of Georgia issued the following research news: * * * Annate Bitherapeutics represents UGA at Southeastern Venture Showcase By Brandon Ward Annate Bitherapeutics, a University of Georgia startup, was among a select group of early-stage companies featured last month at the first Southeast Venture Showcase (SVS) in Nashville. SVS, born out of the SEC Tech Transfer directors meeting hosted annually by UGA, is a premier showcase for research universities more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * ASSP honors Dr. Leslie Rex Stockel for lifetime career achievement * Media Contact: Kristi Wheeler | Manager, CEAT Marketing and Communications | 405-744-5831 | kristi.wheeler@okstate.edu The American Society of Safety Professionals has named Dr. Leslie Rex Stockel a 2025 ASSP Fellow for her lifelong dedication to workplace safety and health. She is one of only five Fellows named for 2025 and one o more PR

WACO, Texas, June 3 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Pathbreaking Tapestry of Care Project Receives $1.76M Grant from John Templeton Foundation Baylor University, The Congregational Collective and Harvard Medical School partner to innovate the equipping of congregations to become community hubs for mental health engagement By Lori Fogleman Baylor University, along with The Congregational Collective of San Antonio and Harvard Medical School, have received a three-year $1 more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, June 3 -- Bowie State University issued the following news release: * * * Bowie State University Celebrates 2025 Graduates During Historic Commencement (BOWIE, Md.) -- Under clear skies and a shared spirit of pride, Bowie State University celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 during its Spring Commencement Ceremony -- a milestone that coincided with the university's 160th anniversary. Dr. Aminta Breaux, the 10th president of Maryland's oldest historically Black c more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 3 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant joins leading education group on artificial intelligence By Bob Curley Artificial intelligence has rapidly evolved from theory to practice to essential business and educational tool, and Bryant University has joined an elite group that's leading the drive for AI application and sustainable innovation in higher education and the workforce. Bryant recently joined the Digital Education Council (DEC) more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The University of the District of Columbia issued the following news: * * * Building Global Bridges: UDC Professor Collaborates on ESG Research in Colombia Professor Brandon Schweitzer, an assistant professor of accounting in UDC Community College's Business Program, completed a Fulbright Specialist assignment in Medellin, Colombia, in fall 2024. Partnering with Mundo Organizacional at Uniremington's School of Business, he focused on advancing research into environmental more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Canine genes offer clues to gastric cancer in humans * Dogs share our homes, our habits and sometimes, our diseases. Gastric cancer is rare in dogs, but when it does strike, it closely resembles gastric cancer in humans: subtle clinical signs, comparable tumor subtypes, late-stage diagnosis and poor outcomes. That similarity, combined with unique genetics, makes purebred dogs a powerful model for studying this de more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * The National Science Foundation CAREER Awardees Supercharging STEM Adaptive physical interfaces -- imagine a chair that adjusts its firmness and ergonomic support based on one's posture -- intuitively respond to human needs. Made using materials with innovative microstructures, they can dynamically change their properties in response to human interaction. Carnegie Mellon University's Alexandra I more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Three Seed Grants Awarded for Generative AI and Education Research Carnegie Mellon University, as a leader in technology for education, provides tools and methods for CMU and the broader education community through rigorous research and learning science expertise. Last year, the university launched a new seed grant program to support faculty members in undertaking research and development of gener more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 3 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * Chattanooga from space: UTC faculty research featured by NASA Dr. Azad Hossain didn't expect to hear from NASA, so when an email from NASA's Science Systems and Applications Inc. showed up in his inbox, he took a second look. "I didn't have any idea," said Hossain, an environmental geoscientist and associate professor in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of B more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Cities' Min Kyung Lee Organizes Series on Migration and the Built Environment * Associate Professor and Chair of Growth and Structure of Cities Min Kyung Lee is one of the co-editors organizing a year-long series of essays on migration and the built environment for the online journal Platform. The series will feature monthly contributions from built environment, landscape, and architectural historians who s more PR

FORT COLLINS, Colorado, June 3 (TNSjou) -- Colorado State University issued the following news release: * * * Research shows how solar arrays can aid grasslands during drought New research from Colorado State University and Cornell University shows that the presence of solar panels in Colorado's grasslands may reduce water stress, improve soil moisture levels and - particularly during dry years - increase plant growth by about 20% or more compared to open fields. The findings were published  more PR

LONG BEACH, California, June 3 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Competitions Showcase Student Research Achievements By Amy Weitz The CSU Student Research Competition and CSU Grad Slam put student work on display. The California State University closes out the academic year with several systemwide competitions and challenges that allow students to showcase their research, academic work and creative pursuits. Read about the 2025 CSU Student Research Competit more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Ecology and evolutionary biology doctoral student named Cobell Fellow * Cheyenne Reuben-Thomas, a doctoral student in ecology and evolutionary biology, was recently selected as a Cobell Graduate Summer Research Fellow. Administered on behalf of the Cobell Board of Trustees by Indigenous Education, Inc., Reuben-Thomas is one of five fellows for 2025 selected from a pool of over 100 graduate students. Cheyenne Reu more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, June 3 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Ethanol: clean fuel, stronger economy - insights with S&T experts By Kaitlin Brothers Ethanol has become a major part of America's energy landscape. It was first used in cars, and is now mixed into most gasoline sold in the U.S. This rise has been driven by environmental concerns, energy security and advances in technology. Today, ethanol helps reduce carbon emissions while creating job more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, June 3 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU One of 21 to Achieve R1 Status, Receive Carnegie Designation By lisa metcalf Florida Atlantic University has been recognized for its leadership on two essential fronts: advancing science and discovery for the nation and prioritizing student access and success. These two achievements combined makes FAU just one of 21 esteemed institutions nat more PR

AMES, Iowa, June 3 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * First year of farming at solar power site shows promise, ISU researchers say AMES, Iowa - Vegetables can thrive growing on a solar farm, as can new ideas and partnerships, the first year of an Iowa State University study showed. At the Alliant Energy Solar Farm at Iowa State University, a 10-acre facility south of Ames, an interdisciplinary team of ISU researchers is entering the second year of a four-year p more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 3 (TNSjou) -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Tweet Tweet: Dinos and birds nested side by side in Arctic 73 million years ago By Kathleen Haughney Spring has sprung in the Arctic, and baby birds are making their way out into the world. Rewind 73 million years ago -- it was the same story. That research is the cover of this week's edition of the journal of Science. A multi-university team found that modern birds were nesting in the Arcti more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 3 -- Trinity College issued the following news: * * * Fulbright Is Years in the Making for Recent Trinity Graduate By Andrew J. Concatelli Aili Ramsden '25 was so committed to earning a Fulbright grant that she once set herself an alarm for three years into the future, marking the day when she could first apply to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Her dedication to her studies and research work at Trinity College have paid off, as Ramsden recently was named a fi more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 3 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Carolyn Drews-Botsch receives Career Accomplishment Award from Society for Epidemiologic Research By Taylor Thomas Carolyn Drews-Botsch, professor in the Department of Global and Community Health at the College of Public Health at George Mason University, has been honored by the Society for Epidemiologic Research with the Kenneth Rothman Career Accomplishment Award. This award a more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 3 (TNSjou) -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * Mason Korea undergrads publish research in international environmental journal An undergraduate student-led Mason Impact project at Mason Korea results in a co-authored article published in the peer-reviewed international journal Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. "Accessible water quality monitoring through hybrid human-machine colorimetric methods" stems from the Mason Impact projec more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: * * * Groundbreaking Study by CU Denver, MIT Shows Impact of Air Pollution on Women's Health We know that air pollution can be harmful for our lungs and our hearts, but did you know that it can also affect women's health in other ways? In a groundbreaking new study, researchers show how the tiny air particles produced by pollutants from things like car exhaust, factories, and wildfires can impact menstr more PR

CAMARILLO, California, June 3 -- The California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * Hancock and CSU Channel Islands announce new Bachelor of Science in Nursing Partnership Allan Hancock College and California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) are partnering to expand access to bachelor's degrees in nursing for students in northern Santa Barbara County. Backed by a $1.15 million grant from the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Offic more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, June 3 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Efficient Exchange: Professor Looking to Develop Next-Gen Heat Exchangers Heat exchangers may not be the first thing that springs to mind when it comes to efficiency, but an Idaho State University engineer is looking to create a new design of the humble part that could be a game-changer for everything from HVAC systems to advanced nuclear reactors. "A heat exchanger is a device that exchanges heat energy betw more PR

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, June 3 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * JMU education professors awarded for research on AI Amanda Gantt Sawyer and Marcus Wolfe, professors in JMU's College of Education, were recently honored with the 2025 National Technology Leadership Initiative (NTLI) Fellowship, awarded by the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators. Their award-winning paper, "Exploring Preservice Teachers' Adaptations of ChatGPT Created Mathematics Curricula: Di more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 3 -- The Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs issued the following news: * * * CCP Maintains a Key Resource for the Global Malaria Community Not wanting to see important data on malaria prevention behaviors lost, CCP has pledged to keep the ITNuse.org website going. By Stephanie Desmon For years, the global malaria community was puzzled by what seemed to be low usage of life-saving insecticide-treated nets to prevent malaria among communities. "There  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Joshi receives Ferguson College of Agriculture Excellence in Graduate Student Advising and Mentoring Award * Media Contact: Sophia Fahleson | Digital Communications Specialist | 405-744-7063 | sophia.fahleson@okstate.edu Omkar Joshi, associate professor in Oklahoma State University's Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, is the 2025 recipient of the Excellence in Graduate Student Adv more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, June 3 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Brushing away bovine stress K-State collaboration results in cattle stress relief product that could increase reproduction rates. By Bret Lanz A new product that reduces animal stress could be the key to increasing artificial insemination rates in cattle. Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute, or TDI, collaborated with faculty in the College of Agriculture to design, produce and test t more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 3 -- The University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies issued the following news: * * * Lechartre Awarded Top Dissertation Prize for Innovative Study of Transitional Justice in Guatemala Author: Kellogg Institute Josephine Lechartre, a former Kellogg Institute Doctoral Affiliate who earned a PhD in political science and peace studies in 2024, has been awarded the 2025 Gabriel A. Almond Award by the American Political Science Association ( more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Linking pay to performance boosts AI use in decision-making * Artificial intelligence has improved by leaps and bounds over the last few decades and has changed the way many people, including corporate managers, conduct business. But the use of algorithms in managerial decision-making isn't universal, and there are a few factors that spur greater use of AI: how the manager gets paid, and how the artificial inte more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on June 2, 2025: * * * Luke Johnson wants to prepare for the worst Johnson, a medical student, co-authors a study examining how to train aspiring anesthesiologists - like him - for the daunting prospect of an operating room blackout. By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine Hope for the best; prepare for the worst. Virginia Commonwealth University medical student Luke Johnson is learning this principle firs more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 2 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Appoints Dr. Daba Gedafa as Dean of the E.S. Witchger School of Engineering * INDIANAPOLIS -- Marian University Indianapolis has appointed Daba Gedafa, Ph.D., as Dean of the E.S. Witchger School of Engineering. A nationally recognized pavement and materials engineering leader, Dr. Gedafa brings deep expertise in sustainable infrastructure, research innovation, and academic leadership to Mari more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Iran's Increase of Weapon Grade Enriched Uranium * WASHINGTON (June 2, 2025)- The Washington Post reported that "Iran has dramatically increased the amount of near-weapons grade enriched uranium it possesses, according to a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency circulated Saturday to member states in preparation for the agency's June board meeting." This report comes months after more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: NOAA Forecasts 2025 Hurricane Season * WASHINGTON (June 2, 2025) - According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 2025 is forecasted to have an above average hurricane season for the Atlantic. Hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, is predicted to have 13 to 19 named storms, 6-10 of which are forecast to become hurricanes (classified by 74 mph or  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Pride Month 2025 * WASHINGTON (June 2, 2025) - Sunday, June 1 marked the beginning of Pride Month 2025. Organizers of Pride Month in Washington DC told ABC News that they are "emphasizing messages of resistance, resilience and, above all, hope at a time when LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly the transgender community, are being targeted on various fronts by the Trump administration." The G more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Russia and Ukraine, Second Direct Peace Talks in Turkey * WASHINGTON (June 2, 2025) - Russia and Ukraine spoke directly for the second time in their three year war on Monday in Turkey. Reuters reported the talks ended in about an hour after being delayed with no explanation. Both countries agreed on a prisoner swap after an active weekend on the military front with Ukraine attacking Russian more PR

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, June 3 (TNSjou) -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Monmouth Faculty Examine Graduate Student Reading Habits in New Study Patrick R. Walden, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, associate professor and chair of the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Monmouth University, and Brittany Khan, M.S., CCC-SLP, director of the Center for Speech and Language Disorders at Monmouth University, have co-authored a peer-reviewed study exploring how graduate students eng more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 3 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Morgan State University Awarded State Grant to Train Displaced Federal Workers as Certified Teachers University Launches Innovative 'Transitioning to Teaching' Program to Address Statewide Teacher Shortage and Support Workforce Redeployment In a forward-looking response to Maryland's urgent call to strengthen its educator workforce, Morgan State University is launching a transformative initiative  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 3 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Study Finds Coastal Flooding More Frequent Than Previously Thought Flooding in coastal communities is happening far more often than previously thought, according to a new study from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The study also found major flaws with the widely used approach of using marine water level data to capture instan more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 3 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * National shade map from UCLA and American Forests launched to combat deadly urban heat New tool pinpoints where shade is lacking across 360-plus cities and towns Key takeaways * A national Shade Map from the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation and American Forests maps the shade infrastructure for more than 360 U.S. cities and towns -- the first time communities have an accessible way to s more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 3 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Nebraska-developed mindfulness program expands to Ghana By Chuck Green A transformative program designed to help educators use mindfulness and reflection in their daily work is expanding its global reach. Holly Hatton, associate professor of child, youth and family studies, is collaborating with researchers in Ghana to adapt CHIME -- Cultivating Healthy Intentional Mindful Educators -- an interactive co more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New material could provide cooling through existing mechanical energy * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As global temperatures rise, the demand for air conditioning is surging, driving up energy bills and straining power grids. In the United States, air conditioning accounts for nearly one-fifth of all residential electricity use, and cooling systems in commercial buildings consume about one-third more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 3 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * New U-M professorship to support environmental policy The University of Michigan will establish the Lenore K. and Robert Damrauer Professorship of Social Policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy to contribute to policies and actions that advance sound U.S. environmental policies. The professorship was created through a $2.5 million commitment from the Kohn Char more PR

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, June 2 -- Newberry College posted the following news: * * * Newberry College Business Students Partner with Voodoo Brewing Company for Business Capstone Project * NEWBERRY, S.C. - This spring semester, upper-level business students gained real-world experience through a consulting partnership with Voodoo Brewing Company. The brewery, which is currently renovating its future Newberry location, tasked students with addressing a series of business challenges critical t more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 3 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: * * * GenAI is here to stay--how are professors using it? Everyone who's done a round of physical therapy knows it is a tactile, hands-on--physical--discipline. So, what role could generative AI have in PT? More than you might think, suggests one NAU professor. Michael Morgan, a physical therapist and assistant clinical professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, is introducing  more PR

MARYVILLE, Missouri, June 3 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * How to Become a Therapist: Steps to Launch Your Career Are you driven to understand the human mind and help others transform their lives through therapy? A psychology major could be your first step toward a fulfilling career as a therapist. Whether you're drawn to counseling individuals through life transitions, treating mental health conditions or conducting research to advance therapi more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 3 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law School launches new Veterans Law Clinic Notre Dame Law School is launching a new Veterans Law Clinic, dedicated to providing free legal assistance to U.S. military veterans in matters such as disability claims and appeals. The clinic will begin operation in the fall of this year, and it will offer critical support to veterans while creating opportunities for law students to gain hands- more PR

DELAWARE, Ohio, June 3 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * 'Think Like Historians' By Cole Hatcher Ohio Wesleyan Professor Earns Grant to Help Teachers Create Lessons with Library of Congress Materials DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University's Sarah Kaka, Ph.D., has been awarded a $25,000 federal grant to train future middle school and high school teachers to create social studies lesson plans using primary source materials from the Library of Congress. " more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, June 3 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Professor Named Fulbright Scholar By Lorene Roberson University of Oklahoma Associate Professor Dustin Condren, Ph.D., has been named a 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Condren is among around 400 scholars selected nationwide for the prestigious international award. The Fulbright Scholars program aims to promote mutual unders more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Advancing Infrastructure Sensing Through the INSITES Consortium Industry and government engagement through the University of Pittsburgh Infrastructure Sensing Collaboration inspires new industry consortium As infrastructure across America ages, technology barrels ahead and provides opportunities to transform and secure roadways, bridges, electrical grids, and other  more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 3 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * How P-LAW Workshops Tackle Democracy's Toughest Questions By Ambreen Ali In the years following 9/11, Deborah Pearlstein learned a lasting lesson on how to make progress in divisive moments. As the former Supreme Court clerk worked on addressing serious questions of legality in U.S. detention and interrogation operations, she organized an off-the-record workshop more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Researchers tested an asthma drug for treating alcoholism. It failed except with this group Ongoing analyses of this clinical trial is needed Key takeaways * Ibudilast is a drug approved in Japan for the treatment of asthma and post-stroke dizziness by targeting inflammation; previous research suggested it could also help people reduce their drinking. * A UCLA clinical trial,  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice Global Paris Center welcomes Houston delegation for trade mission * The Rice Global Paris Center is Rice University's European hub, fostering international collaboration and research while offering immersive experiences for students and advancing the university's mission to contribute to global progress. Rice University, along with the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP), will co-sponsor a high-level trad more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 3 -- The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Rogel Cancer Center receives $50M to revolutionize pancreatic cancer care and research With a $50 million gift from Richard and Susan Rogel, the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center aims to revolutionize how the world detects, treats, and ultimately cures pancreatic cancer. The gift will create the Rogel and Blondy Center for Pancreatic Cancer in honor of Max Ro more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 3 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Police Spending Linked to Shorter Lives for Black Americans By Greg Bruno Amid calls to increase policing levels in U.S. cities, new Rutgers research suggests spending on social services may be a healthier alternative A groundbreaking Rutgers study finds that increased police spending correlates with more suicides and police-related deaths among Black Americans, while greater investment in hous more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 3 -- Southern Illinois University's School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * SIU labs can bring the THUNDER with new 3D imaging microscope A new microscope at SIU School of Medicine can quickly make the invisible visible. The THUNDER ImagerTM, a highly advanced technology now in use at SIU's Core Research Facilities, lets scientists capture vivid 3D images of cells, tissues and organs in seconds. The new capability opens the door to faster medical discov more PR

ASHLAND, Oregon, June 3 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news release: * * * SOU faculty member co-authors book on mindfulness and compassion Paul Condon, an associate professor of psychology at Southern Oregon University, is co-author of a new book that blends psychological science and contemplative theories to inform mindfulness and compassion practices for the general public. "How Compassion Works: A Step-by-step guide to cultivating well-being, love and wisdom," was writ more PR

STANFORD, California, June 3 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * The Stanford Social Media Lab's Ryan Moore Earns Doctorate for Digital Literacy Work Dr. Ryan Moore successfully defended his doctoral dissertation on using short educational videos to improve older adults' digital literacy and resilience to online deception at scale. The Cyber Policy Center is proud to celebrate Dr. Ryan Moore, who successfully defended hi more PR

STANFORD, California, June 3 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * Confronting the Challenge of Dementia Care: Lessons from South Korea A comprehensive review of rapidly aging South Korea's efforts to mitigate the social and economic costs of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, co-authored by Stanford health economist Karen Eggleston, provides insights for nations facing policy pressures of the demographic tr more PR

STANFORD, California, June 3 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * Unity, Division, and the Grassroots Architecture of Authoritarian Rule Dr. Natalia Forrat, a comparative political sociologist and lecturer at the University of Michigan's Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies, explores how authoritarian regimes are maintained not only through top-down coercion but also through everyday social dynam more PR

STANFORD, California, June 3 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * Virus Hunter Peter Piot: How a Chance Encounter Sparked His Life Mission Peter Piot tells annual Rosenkranz Global Health Policy Research Symposium that being a young researcher among the group of scientists who discovered Ebola led him to a life on the road tackling some of the world's deadliest viruses. Sir Peter Piot, a world-renowned virologist who helpe more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Stats for stories: Disasters and climate change in Houston * As the 2025 hurricane season begins June 1, Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research offers a wealth of data on how disasters and climate change are impacting Houstonians. This stat sheet includes essential statistics and insights that journalists can use to help tell stories about preparedness, climate change, housing costs and health o more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 3 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Student researchers put UTA on national stage Program allows students to present original research, network with professionals and future employers University of Texas at Arlington biochemistry major Debby Sunday showcased her research at a recent American Chemistry Society conference at East Texas A&M in Commerce. Her findings on photosynthesizers and bacteria earned second place in more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 3 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Enhancing Levee Inspections with Advanced Technology Researchers are developing cutting-edge inspection technologies for continued reliability and resiliency of levees nationwide. By Katie Carroll In the United States, earthen levees are an integral part of flood control systems, protecting around 23 million Americans and crucial infrastructure. Recently, the American Society o more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 3 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Tulane's Tony Hu awarded one of nation's highest honors in clinical diagnostics The Academy of Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) has awarded Tulane University research scientist Tony Hu, PhD, the 2025 Academy Award for Outstanding Contributions to Clinical Chemistry in a Selected Area of Research. One of the nation's highest honors in clinical diagnostics, the award recognizes clinical chemi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 -- Adler University issued the following news: * * * Turning resistance into resilience: Adler professor reimagines therapy for change-resistant clients What happens when someone doesn't want to change, even when they've sought help? What can therapists do if a client is simply defiant or resistant to therapy itself? Therapists routinely work with clients who resist change -- not out of inability, but because clients variously perceive it as pointless, threatening,  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 2 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M Biological Station invites public to free summer lectures * Topics include fungi, climate change and health, the Common Loon, wild rice restoration, and algal blooms in the Great Lakes. PELLSTON, Michigan--The University of Michigan Biological Station welcomes the public to the historic research and teaching campus for the 2025 Summer Lecture Series. The long-standing tradition at the field re more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Molecular Stress in Old Neurons Increases Susceptibility to Neurodegenerative Diseases, Study Finds By Susanne Clara Bard As the global population ages, the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) continues to rise. But the molecular mechanisms behind the deterioration  more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * 'Crazy idea' about cooling effects of Pluto's haze confirmed by new James Webb Telescope data New study in Nature Astronomy affirms hypothesis made by UC Santa Cruz's Xi Zhang in 2017 By Mike Pena The first observations of Pluto by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) reveal dramatic phenomena on its surface, like seasonal cycles of volatile ice redistribution acro more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, June 3 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Anthropology professor emerita recognized for extraordinary continuing contributions to the university Diane Gifford-Gonzalez, one the foremost authorities in zooarchaeology, recently received the Constantine Panunzio Distinguished Emeriti Award. By Allison Arteaga Soergel Distinguished Research Professor Emerita of Anthropology Diane Gifford-Gonzalez recently received the Cons more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 3 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * UCCS student part of winning interdisciplinary team secures $10,000 NASA grant A dedicated research team, consisting of students and career professionals from UCCS and across the United States, have emerged as the winners of the Spring 2025 NASA Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience (NPWEE). A $10,000 NASA grant will be given to the team and used to kickstart their groundbreaking res more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, June 3 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * UCR launches study of ship emissions off SoCal coast Drone to gather pollution samples over the sea Author: David Danelski A team of UC Riverside environmental engineers are embarking on a $3.5 million study of air pollution from massive oceangoing vessels that frequent the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach--one of the region's largest sources of toxic air pollution. The 30-mon more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Forever Chemicals: The Link Between PFAS and Dementia By Emma Yasinski Summary * The Miller School's Dr. Hannah Gardener is studying the impact of PFAS on brain health. * Dr. Gardener and team published a literature review in Alzheimer's and Dementia highlighting the gap in knowledge regarding how exposure to PFAS in adulthood affects cognition and dementia risk. * In an u more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 3 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Understanding Cancer Survivorship: Q and A with Dr. Frank J. Penedo By Mark Gaige The director of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center's cancer survivorship and supportive care talks about gaps in survivorship research, the impact of behavioral interventions and how his work is shaping the future of cancer care. Frank Penedo, Ph.D., a leading national authority in cancer survivorshi more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 3 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Researchers Help Marion Family Affected by Rare Mosquito Disease Five-year-old Granger Horney contracted the La Crosse Virus, a potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease, in July 2024. With blood samples from Granger, researchers at Carolina are working to create better diagnostics and a treatment for the little-known disease. It was July in Marion, North Carolina. more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, June 3 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Alabama Space Grant Consortium names scholarship, fellowship winners for 2025-2026 The Alabama Space Grant Consortium (ASGC) has announced the recipients of its 2025-26 scholarships and fellowships. ASGC is located on the campus of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System. The consortium was formed in 1989 when NASA implemented the National Space Grant Co more PR

MERCED, California, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Study Indicates Human-caused Dust Events are Linked to Fallow Farmland By Lorena Anderson An average of more than 1 million acres of idled farmland a year is a significant contributor to a growing dust problem in California that has implications for millions of residents' health and the state's climate. A new study published in Nature Communications Earth and Environment by UC Merced  more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 3 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Xu receives prestigious computing honor Shouhuai Xu, UCCS professor of cybersecurity, has been named an Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) 2024 Distinguished Member. ACM is a scholarly society, which announced the worldwide 2024 cohort of 56 new distinguished members. The yearly honor is bestowed on members by their ACM peers for "significant technical achievements" and volunteer s more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 3 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Airborne electromagnetic survey of aquifer conditions planned in west-central Kansas Beginning in mid-June and continuing until early July, residents of west-central Kansas may see a low-flying helicopter towing a large hexagonal frame. This unusual arrangement is part of a project to map groundwater conditions in the Ogallala aquifer in Western Kansas Groundwater Management District No. 1. Through more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 3 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Researchers sue New Jersey to obtain DNA evidence in Lindbergh baby kidnapping case In 1932, Charles Lindbergh Jr., the 20-month-old son of the famous American aviator, was abducted from his home in East Amwell, New Jersey. His corpse was discovered months later. A suspect, German immigrant Bruno Richard Hauptmann, was arrested and eventually executed. Contemporary media dubbed it both the "crime of the cen more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Drug combination reduces breast cancer risk and improves metabolic health in rats Bazedoxifene and conjugated estrogens reversed obesity-associated changes, supporting their use in patients Approximately 25% of women in the United States between ages 45 and 60 are at high risk for breast cancer and should consider preventative medication, such as the commonly prescr more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Drug targets identified for pancreatic cancer Simultaneous targeting of PIKfyve and KRAS-MAPK eliminates tumors in preclinical human and mouse models Pancreatic cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death, with a five-year survival rate of 13%. The high mortality is largely due to a lack of effective therapy options. In a recent paper, published in Nature, re more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * More men with prostate cancer are avoiding unnecessary surgery Between 2010 and 2024, the number of men undergoing surgery for low risk prostate cancer dropped more than fivefold Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death among men in the United States. Despite this, widespread adoption of prostate cancer screening has been controversial. Many prim more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Researchers use nanoparticles to target glioblastoma in mice In combination with radiation therapy, treatment vastly improved mouse survival Glioblastoma multiforme is an aggressive brain tumor that mainly affects adults. Approximately 30,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with GBM every year and patients have a 5-year survival rate of 7%. Current treatments incl more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Study offers reassurance for patients with some cancer-linked genes Patients with cancer-linked variants in ATM, CHEK2 or PALB2 genes do not have a greater risk of dying from their disease, research finds As more people receive genetic testing after a cancer diagnosis, newer variants have been identified that increase risk of developing cancer. A study led by the U more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 3 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Husker economist studies effects of evictions on children By Dan Moser A Nebraska economist is exploring how evictions affect children over the long term -- research that could inform new policies aimed at tackling housing instability across the United States. Daniel Tannenbaum, Georgia and Jim Thompson Associate Professor of Economics, recently received a $430,587 grant from the National Science Founda more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 3 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * ADVANCE, FRDO host series on diversifying research funding By Anna Padilla ADVANCE at UNM and the Faculty Research Development Office (FRDO) are working together to provide workshops, resources, and information to faculty to help navigate changing research rules and policies. The first event in the Diversifying Your Research Funding series was held in May and had two parts. The first focused on more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * New research examines Holloman Lake PFAS contamination PFAS levels are highest concentrations recorded anywhere By Anna Padilla A team of researchers from The University of New Mexico's Museum of Southwestern Biology (MSB) has shared new research on the contamination at Holloman Lake in southern New Mexico. The team began studying PFAS contamination of wildlife at Holloman Lake in 2021. more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 3 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Graduate Named Marshall-Motley Scholar Student Scholars Scholarship will support 2025 grad Ryan Doherty as he heads to Yale for law school. Ryan Doherty, a 2025 University of Richmond graduate, has been named a Marshall-Motley Scholar. Doherty was selected by the Legal Defense and Educational Fund as part of the fifth and final cohort of this program, named in honor of ci more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Heat Watch Study Reveals Local Hot Spots and Climate Vulnerabilities Across 10 Cities Study's lead author is University of Richmond professor Todd Lookingbill. A new study, recently published in Urban Climate, highlights how extreme heat affects neighborhoods across Virginia, revealing stark disparities in temperature exposure linked to race, income, and tree cover. The Virgin more PR

TYLER, Texas, June 3 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * University researchers receive more than $5 million from CPRIT By Kenny Bybee and Cierra Duncan Three UTHealth Houston researchers were awarded more than $5 million in funding from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), furthering the state's mission to prevent and treat cancer through innovative science and core infrastructure. Each CPRIT award undergoes a rigorous more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Fruit Flies on Cocaine Could Reveal Better Therapies for Addiction For the first time, researchers have created genetically modified fruit flies that can become addicted to cocaine. The flies will self-administer cocaine if given the option. The new model could prove immensely valuable for the development of new therapies to prevent and treat cocaine use disorder, a growing and dead more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Dual-target CAR T cell therapy slows growth of aggressive brain cancer Phase I clinical trial results demonstrate encouraging tumor reductions rarely seen in recurrent glioblastoma A dual-target CAR T cell therapy approach shows promise for slowing tumor growth in a notoriously aggressive and fast-growing brain cancer. Tumors became smaller afte more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Unlocking the mechanics of protein misfolding Penn researchers have devised a biologically-inspired model of how prions spread protein misfolding opening new avenues to study brain disease, memory, and self-building materials. Prions, mysterious shape-shifting proteins, can lead to brain disorders such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in humans and bovine sp more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 3 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Undergrads Experience Life Sciences Research in Immersive Summer Mentorship Program In biology faculty member Robert Schaeffer's Lab, scholars Sage Yazzie and Noah Todachiny, with doctoral student mentor Valerie Martin, explore varied nectars' effects on bumble bee health and behavior. Yazzie and Todachiny, along with fellow Native American Mentorship Program participants, present their research 9 a.m. June 10 i more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 3 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * ASCO: New antibody-drug conjugate shows promising safety and response rates for patients with rare blood cancer * Blastic plasmacytoid dendric cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is a rare, aggressive blood cancer that often involves the bone marrow, skin and, sometimes, lymph nodes. * First-in-class antibody-drug conjugate, pivekimab sunirine (PVEK), was safe and effective. * PVEK achieve more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 3 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * ASCO: Pre-surgical combination therapy boosts survival in patients with rare thyroid cancer A pre-surgical combination therapy including pembrolizumab plus dabrafenib and trametinib (DTP) significantly improved survival in patients with rare BRAF V600E-mutated anaplastic thyroid cancer (BRAFm-ATC) compared with historical controls, according to new research from The University  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Guidelines target high cardiometabolic risk among South Asians UTSW faculty, global colleagues recommend early screening, nutrition advice, research improvements to reduce heart disease People of South Asian descent make up one-quarter of the world's population, but they account for 60% of cardiovascular disease cases. To help reduce the elevated risk of heart diseas more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA Researchers Pioneer New Heart Testing Method Researchers use MRI and NASA-inspired pants to improve stress tests and reveal hidden heart issues University of Texas at Arlington researcher Michael Nelson doesn't recall the specifics of the presentation, but he remembers the photo. It showed astronauts floating in space, wearing unusual gear called lower body negative-pres more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 3 (TNSjou) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Immune Discovery Reveals Potential Alzheimer's Solution A new way of thinking about Alzheimer's disease has yielded a discovery that could be the key to stopping the cognitive decline seen in Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. School of Medicine scientists have been investigating the possibility that Alzheimer's is caused, at least in part, by the immune system' more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 3 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * UVA Study: Brain's Defense System May Drive Alzheimer's By Traci Hale A new way of thinking about Alzheimer's disease has led to a discovery with the potential to stop the cognitive decline seen in patients with Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases, according to University of Virginia researchers. The scientists are investigating whether Alzheimer's may result in part from t more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 2 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * UW ranks 30th worldwide in CWUR list * The University of Wisconsin-Madison was ranked 30th worldwide and 20th in the United States in the 2025 edition of the Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings. That puts UW in the top 0.2% percentile of the 21,462 universities ranked worldwide. "We at UW-Madison gain our greatest satisfaction from helping our students reach  more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, June 3 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF faculty and students develop software that analyzes security and privacy levels of mobile applications Dr. Hossain Shahriar, associate director and professor for the University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity, and his graduate students have developed a platform that evaluates how well thousands of mobile applications are  more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech researchers find promise in a new peptide drug to combat a deadly brain cancer Fralin Biomedical Research Institute scientists were able to slow glioblastoma progression in lab and animal studies by targeting treatment-resistant cancer cells. By Leigh Anne Kelley A lab-designed molecule developed and extensively studied by scientists with Virginia T more PR

BUFFALO, New York, June 3 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * What to do with dirty PFAS filters? UB researchers think plasma treatment can make them reusable DoD grant will support project, which aims to remove 'forever chemicals' from granular activated carbon and destroy them It's known as granular activated carbon, or GAC. Whether deployed in a water treatment plant or the pitcher in your fridge, this highly adsorbent organ more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 2 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * World's natural history collections ready to aid in pandemic preparedness * Study: Harnessing natural history collections for collaborative pandemic preparedness (DOI: 10.1093/biosci/biaf035) Across the world, natural history museums hold about 3 billion specimens of plants and animals in collections--and these collections may also contain information needed to prevent, prepare for, and respond to po more PR