CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A portable ultrasound sensor may enable earlier detection of breast cancer * For people who are at high risk of developing breast cancer, frequent screenings with ultrasound can help detect tumors early. MIT researchers have now developed a miniaturized ultrasound system that could make it easier for breast ultrasounds to be performed more often, either at home or at a doctor's offi more PR

AALTO, Finland, Feb. 2 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Better AI models by incorporating user feedback into training New research improves a popular method for fine-tuning AI models by 60% using visualization tools. * A new study shows that reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF) , a common way to train artificial intelligence (AI) models, gets a boost when human users have an interactive dashboard to give feedback during training. This appro more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 2 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * AI-Integrated Coursework Strengthens Learning * Study finds structured AI activities help adult learners strengthen key learning outcomes and prepare for AI-enabled roles University of Phoenix announces the publication of " Bridging the AI skills gap: A blueprint for future-proofing the workforce by including industry advisory councils for undergraduate environmental science program course redesi more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Feb. 2 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Doctoral student to translate English professor's banned novel from Persian to English Azadeh Eriss hopes to bring Iranian literature to a global audience during a time of struggle in her homeland By Jennifer Micale Binghamton University Assistant Professor of English Amir Ahmadi Arian's novel That Mid-December Day recounts a single day in the life of a Tehran college student, who drifts in and out of day more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Feb. 3 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Bridging ancient texts and modern technology: Paul Dilley's transformative impact on Religious Studies and Classics at Iowa Beamtime with a Manichaean codex at Diamond Light Source, UK As the University of Iowa looks toward celebrating the 100-year anniversary of its Religious Studies department in 2026, DEO and Associate Professor of the department, Paul Dilley, stands at  more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Feb. 2 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Building AI, the African way * AMLD Africa 2026 urges Africa-led artificial intelligence and machine learning education, research and innovation. Collaboration in machine learning and artificial intelligence research and development across all countries, cultures and economies in Africa is what sets the continent apart from others to make a meaningful and lasting impact through innova more PR

SINGAPORE, Feb. 2 (TNSjou) -- Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School issued the following news: * * * Making sense of complex data: Supporting researchers in publishing with clarity As biomedical research generates ever larger and more complex datasets, the challenge of how to publish these findings clearly and responsibly is becoming just as important as the science itself. This question took centre stage at an inaugural talk jointly organised by the newly established Centre for Biomedical Data S more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 2 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Explore how AI impacts career pathways at Informatics Day 2026 * ATLANTA - Mercer University 's Department of Informatics and Mathematics in the College of Professional Advancement will host the 8th Annual Informatics Day on Feb. 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. in the Administration and Conference Center, Room 190, on Mercer's Atlanta campus. This year's theme, "Informatics in the Age of AI: Prompt, Compute, Caree more PR

DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, Feb. 3 -- The Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Geisel Academy Prepares Faculty for AI & Scholarship in Healthcare Education By Susan Green As generative AI rapidly transforms healthcare delivery and medical education, faculty need practical skills to guide students in using these new tools responsibly. Last summer, Geisel's Academy of Educators and Scholars offered an eight-session Foundational Skills Series on Generative more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 2 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason University named lead academic partner for Connected DMV's spaceNEXT * Connected DMV has announced that George Mason University, one of the nation's most innovative and fastest-growing public research universities, will serve as the Lead Academic Partner for spaceNEXT, the inaugural global convening focused on the commercialization of space and a flagship program of Connected DMV's Potomac Cent more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 3 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Georgia Tech Researchers Commercialize New Technology for Faster Water and Environmental Monitoring Through the startup Skopii, Georgia Tech researchers are translating lab-developed imaging and AI technology into a market-ready platform for faster, more accessible microbial monitoring. * Microbial monitoring includes tracking bacteria and other microorganisms that affect water quality, food pr more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * How generative AI can help scientists synthesize complex materials * Generative artificial intelligence models have been used to create enormous libraries of theoretical materials that could help solve all kinds of problems. Now, scientists just have to figure out how to make them. In many cases, materials synthesis is not as simple as following a recipe in the kitchen. Factors li more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 2 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Human-AI interactions stimulate coordination between co-workers and improve team performance, study finds * LAWRENCE -Artificial intelligence is rapidly inserting itself into various forms of human engagement. Consequently, many fear AI may be creating barriers that obstruct or prevent relationships between people. A new study by Todd Hall, assistant professor of business at the University of Kansas, reve more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Is Artificial General Intelligence Here? * Clarifying the bounds of general intelligence Discussions about the capabilities of AI often center on technology. The UC San Diego faculty took a step back and approached the question through a philosophical and scientific lens. The essay defines breadth in intelligence as abilities across multiple domains -mathematics, language, scienc more PR

LONDON, England, Feb. 2 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Kingston University showcase celebrates 2 million pounds investment in robotics, computing and electrical engineering facilities Staff from across Kingston University gathered at the Roehampton Vale campus for a special Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment event showcasing the significant investment in world class teaching and research facilities. The event offered an exclusive look at th more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 2 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * La Trobe deepens Australia-India partnership * The visit reflects La Trobe's long-term strategic commitment to India and its focus on partnering with governments, universities and industry to build workforce capability, scale innovation and translate research into economic and social impact across both countries. Across engagements in Goa, Bengaluru and New Delhi, Professor Farrell will meet senior more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The University of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs issued the following news: * * * LBJ School of Public Affairs to Launch Metropolitan Leadership Initiative Executive Seminar, April 8-9 The LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin will host the inaugural Metropolitan Leadership Initiative, a two-day executive seminar designed to equip Texas city and civic leaders with the strategic tools needed to navigate rapid metropolitan g more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 2 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Leading writer, the CEOs of AMD and Adobe, and a tech industry investor to headline Presidential Lecture Series spring lineup An exciting lineup featuring a bestselling science writer, the visionary chief executive officer of computer chipmaker AMD, the CEO of software company Adobe and a tech-industry pioneer will join Purdue University President Mung Chiang this semester as part of the Presidential more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 2 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Lindner, UC to host Big XII + MIS Research Symposium Information systems, business analytics scholars gather to share ideas By Grant Freking, frekingt@ucmail.uc.edu The Carl H. Lindner College of Business and the University of Cincinnati will welcome the 21st annual Big XII + MIS Research Symposium this spring. From April 17-19, 2026, Lindner's operations, business analytics, and information systems d more PR

LONDON, England, Feb. 2 -- London Business School posted the following news: * * * London Blockchain Summit returns to LBS for its fifth year * The 5th annual London Blockchain Summit returned to London Business School, (Friday, 30 January), bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, founders and investors to examine blockchain's transition from experimental technology to real-world financial infrastructure. Hosted by students from the LBS Blockchain Society and powered by LMAX Grou more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 3 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College Brings Innovative Programs to the Heart of Doral with "MDC at the Mall" Miami Dade College (MDC) invites students, families, and community members to "MDC at the Mall," a free, informative event designed to showcase the ground-breaking academic opportunities available to the residents of Doral. The event will take place on Saturday, February 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Miami Inte more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 2 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miami Valves 2026 Showcases Latest in Valvular and Structural Heart Disease * Summary * Cardiovascular specialists from around the world gathered at Miami Valves 2026, a meeting focused on the fast-evolving field of transcatheter therapies for valvular and structural heart disease. * Dr. Jeffrey Popma received this year's Miami Valves Lifetime Achievement Award. * A number of more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Feb. 2 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * Mines Students Discover Career Opportunities at Spring Career Fair * For students, the South Dakota Mines biannual career fair provides opportunities to create meaningful interactions with industry professionals and the chance to secure internships and full-time careers. For employers, it gives direct access to the area's top STEM talent and skilled workforce. Mine more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Feb. 2 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * More than microchips: Arizona's blueprint for building a high-tech workforce * Arizona's rise as a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing is reshaping the state's economy. Rapid technology and infrastructure development - supported by multibillion-dollar investments from corporations including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company - are driving the growth of an innovation ecosystem critic more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Feb. 2 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * New mental health research centre to launch after PS11m NIHR award * University of Liverpool Professors Mark Gabbay and Dan Joyce will play a central role in a major new mental health research initiative, following a PS11million award from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The pair, who are based in the University's Institute of Population Health, will contribute exper more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSUIT professor forging new frontier for online learning * Media Contact: Hicham Raache | Communications Coordinator | 918-293-4678 | hicham.raache@okstate.edu An upcoming national conference will feature the work of a renowned OSUIT physics and mathematics professor who is making STEM online education more dynamic and accessible for OSUIT students. Dr. Joseph Hebert will present his work during th more PR

ABINGTON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University Abington campus issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate students contribute to NSF-funded math research Faranak Courtney-Pahlevani, professor of mathematics at Penn State Abington, mentors students from multiple campuses By Regina Broscius Undergraduates at Penn State campuses are developing the real-world skills employers and graduate schools demand by immersing themselves in high level research with faculty mentors. Re more PR

LONG BEACH, California, Feb. 3 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * Powering Progress: Leaders Shaping the Future of the CSU By Alisia Ruble In celebration of Black History Month, we spotlight the CSU's Black and African American university leaders whose dedication, innovation and advocacy continue to propel the university forward. From the Chancellor's Office to campuses across California, the California State University's Black and African American leaders are d more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 2 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue's online Master of Business and Technology program adds Indianapolis option for in-person networking, collaborating * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University's innovative online Master of Business and Technology (MBT) program is launching a new option for fall 2026 -an in-person experience that will allow online students to network and collaborate at Purdue's Indianapolis location. The new  more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Feb. 2 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Quality Insights gifts $1.2 million toward Marshall University's iCenter * The gBETA pilot showcase in August 2025 at the Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation The Marshall University Foundation has announced Quality Insights, a Charleston-based nonprofit, has gifted $1.2 million toward Marshall University's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (iCenter). The funding enables more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Feb. 2 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers use virtual reality to understand how people respond when self-driving taxis go wrong * Researchers at Loughborough University have been using immersive virtual reality (VR) to explore these questions and help the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Government's Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) understand how future self-driving taxis should be designed to keep  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 2 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Accelerating nuclear engineering research with AI A nuclear engineering doctoral student at Texas A&M is building physics-informed, AI-powered frameworks to help automate information gathering and streamline workflows for nuclear research. By Julianne Hodges Nuclear power has been proposed as a solution to meet the growing energy needs of artificial intelligence. But what if AI more PR

SINGAPORE, Feb. 2 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * Three new space projects to test and validate new technologies * Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is launching three new space projects under Singapore's Space Technology Development Programme (STDP), marking a major step in accelerating the commercialisation of space technologies developed in Singapore. Among the projects is a satellite that will carry edge-computing artificial  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 2 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA System Board Approves New Bachelor's Degrees in Early Childhood Education and Artificial Intelligence at UA Little Rock * The University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees approved two new undergraduate degree programs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock during its January meeting, expanding academic offerings that address workforce needs in education and technology.  more PR

LONDON, England, Feb. 2 -- London Business School posted the following news: * * * UAE Trade Undersecretary Opens LBS Middle East Conference * At a time of rapid geopolitical, economic and technological change, senior government leaders, business executives, and academics convened in Dubai this week for London Business School's (LBS) Middle East Conference 2026. Hosted in in partnership with the Gulf Association and opened with a keynote from H.E. Fahad Al Gergawi, Undersecretary Ministry  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * New research brings power of AI, robotics, deep datasets to test drugs for devastating bird flu University of Michigan researchers in pharmacy, chemistry and medicine will test 40 of the most promising drugs in search of prevention strategies for highly contagious avian influenza, specifically the subtype H5Nx. The virus's prevalence and spread has increased annually since 2021, harming animals, people, more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Feb. 2 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Using AI to uncover the secret lives of fungi * Fungi are the hidden architects of our ecosystems, acting as everything from helpful partners for plants to aggressive decomposers that recycle dead wood. However, many fungi don't stick to just one job; they can switch lifestyles depending on their environment. Understanding this flexibility is vital for predicting how forests and farms will react to c more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 2 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New database reveals how Americans use water By Courtney Sakry Water powers our lives. It feeds our crops, keeps factories running, generates electricity, and fills our taps. But until now, no one had a clear, national picture of how much water we're using -- and for what. Landon Marston, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, and his doctoral student Yunus Naseri are changing that. more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Rise in online grooming highlights need for early prevention, expert says Ahead of Safer Internet Day on Feb. 10, Virginia Tech expert Jin-Hee Cho shares practical steps families can take to protect kids online. By Chelsea Seeber As young people spend more time online, experts say preventing cybergrooming starts with understanding how it happens and equipping youth with tools to recognize risks early. The Nationa more PR

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 2 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Weiss and Provost awards honor outstanding faculty * Seven teaching faculty from across the university have been awarded Cornell's highest honors for graduate and undergraduate teaching. Award Winners The Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellows Kyle Lancaster, professor of chemistry and chemical biology in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) David Yearsley, the Herbert Gussman Professor of Music (A&S)  more PR