TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 17 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * A 'Peter Pan' of the lab, Lewis Kay sheds light on the molecular machinery of life * On Dec. 25, 2002, Lewis Kay was in his lab at the University of Toronto, devising new ways to observe the invisible machinery of life. Or trying to, at least. The large molecules Kay has spent his career studying are slippery subjects, as dynamic and unruly as the cells they power. Understanding how these proteins work  more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 17 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * AI@Work in Libraries * MLIS Researcher Designs AI-Themed Games for Academic Libraries Libraries have always been the place to go when you have questions. Right now, people have lots of questions about artificial intelligence (AI) and its place in the workforce, recreation, the arts, research, commerce, and more. But AI, primarily generative AI, has moved so quickly t more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 17 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * AMD CEO and global tech leader Lisa Su to headline upcoming Presidential Lecture on what will power AI era Influential global technology leader Lisa Su, the visionary chief executive officer and chair of semiconductor company AMD, will join Purdue University President Mung Chiang in early March for a Presidential Lecture Series event focusing on the role high-performance computing plays in our world more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 17 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Arkansas Entrepreneurs Wanted for Pitch Contest Spotlighting AI Business Ideas * Ideas for applying artificial intelligence to business challenges will take center stage at the Amazon Web Services AI Pitch Competition April 16 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The prize is $50,000 in services from PREDICTif Solutions, funded by Amazon Web Services. Hosted by the Ar more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 17 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Artificial Intelligence Predicts Colorectal Cancer Risk in Ulcerative Colitis Patients * "Large language models accurately derived colitis-associated colorectal cancer risk factors -such as how big the low-grade dysplasia lesion is, whether there are multiple lesions and if the colon is extremely inflamed -from the narrative clinical notes themselves," said Kit Curtius, PhD, assist more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, Feb. 17 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Ashesh Chattopadhyay wins Sloan Fellowship to build advanced AI for Earth-system modeling * University of California, Santa Cruz Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics Ashesh Chattopadhyay will build AI models to project extreme Earth-system events with the support of the highly competitive 2026 Sloan Research Fellowship. Chattopadhyay's research group at the Baskin School more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 17 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * New PhD scholarship program to advance nursing leadership in digital health ACU has partnered with the Australian College of Nursing (ACN), Ausmed and Monash Health to launch the Cynthia Wellings PhD Scholarship, to advance nursing leadership in digital health. The scholarship, worth $89,000 over three years, will support research into informatics and digital health, including areas like stand more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 18 -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack offers Ohio State students career guidance Hammack participated in campus Leadership Dialogue * When Cleveland Federal Reserve President and CEO Beth Hammack visited The Ohio State University's Columbus campus last Wednesday, she offered students a window into the decision-making that influences the U.S. economy. The John Glenn College of Public Affairs and the Office of A more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 18 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Harnessing AI, Scientists Discover a Rise in Floating Algae Across the Global Ocean A recent study demonstrates the power of artificial intelligence as a tool for processing large amounts of ocean data. * Scientists used AI to analyze 20 years of satellite images and found that floating algae blooms are increasing worldwide. * Large seaweed (macroalgae) patches and microalgal  more PR

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, Feb. 18 -- Cowley College issued the following news release: * * * February 2026 Board Meeting Highlights The Cowley College Board of Trustees gathered for their February 16th meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the President's Dining Room inside the McAtee Dining Center on the Ark City Main Campus. Trustee Phil White provided the invocation, and Chair Dr. Alan Marcotte recited the College Mission Statement. Under Awards and Reports, Cowley President Dr. Michelle Schoon shared tha more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 17 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Eight UChicago scholars awarded prestigious Sloan Fellowships in 2026 * Eight University of Chicago scholars have earned Sloan Research Fellowships, which recognize early-career scholars' potential to make substantial contributions to their fields. Awarded since 1955 to the brightest young scientists across the United States and Canada, the two-year Sloan Fellowships are one of the most competitive and more PR

DARWIN, Australia, Feb. 18 -- Charles Darwin University posted the following news: * * * First "hype cycle" of AI development put tech above humans * Users around the world have rushed to adopt artificial intelligence - especially in safety-critical fields - but a new study has revealed the hype has prioritised technology for technology's sake instead of human-centred development. The study examined the rise of eXplainable artificial intelligence (XAI) by reviewing research published about more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 17 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Five CMU Faculty Members Named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows * Five Carnegie Mellon University faculty members from the School of Computer Science (opens in new window), Mellon College of Science (opens in new window) and Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences (opens in new window) are among the 126 recipients of 2026 Sloan Research Fellowships, which honor early career scholars whose a more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, Feb. 18 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Capstone team builds predictive tool to improve patient safety When Lakeland Regional Health patients are admitted to the hospital, care teams must quickly assess their risk of falling and suffering a potentially serious injury. Traditionally, that process relies on clinical judgment and standard screening tools. Now, a group of Florida Polytechnic University capstone students is working to b more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 17 (TNSjou) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Rhythm During Sex in Bonobos provides New Insights into the Evolution of Communication An international research team, including VUB data scientist Yannick Jadoul, has shed new light on the rhythmic nature of sexual behavior in bonobos. By precisely analyzing the tempo of movements during sex, researchers aim to better understand which building blocks of rhythm and communication are more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU chemist lands international fellowship to advance quantum materials * A Florida State University researcher has been awarded an international fellowship to develop new materials that contain quantum bits -the elementary units of quantum technologies -with eventual applications ranging from health care to cybersecurity. Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Michael Shatruk has earned a 2025 Novo more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Feb. 17 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Generative AI projects persist in public administration, even when AI tools fail to perform as promised * New ethnographic research reveals nine justifications that make AI innovations almost "irresistible" across organisational and professional boundaries. The study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland and Aalto University provides rich empirical insight into how innovation teams mobilis more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 16 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason Scholarship for Service students commit to America's cyber defense * With the support of the National Science Foundation's CyberCorps (r) Scholarship for Service (SFS) program, George Mason University's Department of Cyber Security Engineering (CYSE) and Department of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) are training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals committed to public s more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Feb. 17 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * AI-powered robot vehicles team up to fight fires Fighting fires could be done remotely without the need to place firefighting crews directly in potentially dangerous situations by using collaborative teams of artificial intelligence-powered robots with extinguishing equipment on board, with an initial soft trial of the technology proving successful. Led by Cyborg Dynamics Engineering with Griffit more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Feb. 18 -- Indiana University's Southeast campus issued the following news: * * * Regionals at the Rotunda - Guyani Don Francis, Morgann Lazrovitch, Xondrais Marie Eight IU Southeast students have been selected to present their research findings at the second annual Regionals at the Rotunda on Wednesday February 18, 2026, at the Indiana State House in Indianapolis. The event will bring standout student researchers and their faculty mentors together to demonstrate how each more PR

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Joe Halpern, 'towering' computer scientist and mentor, dies at 72 * Joseph "Joe" Halpern, a pioneering computer scientist whose profound impact advanced not only his own field but philosophy, economics and artificial intelligence, died Feb. 13 in Ithaca. He was 72. In addition to his scholarship, Halpern was a beloved professor and mentor who influenced generations of students during his 30 years at Cornell.  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 16 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Mason Korea partners with defense organizations to advance military technology * Mason Korea's Industry-University Collaboration Foundation is taking its defense capabilities to the next level. They recently signed a memorandum of understanding with two major Korean players, the Association of the Republic of Korea Army and the Defense Information and Communication Association. Together, they'll work on de more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT community members elected to the National Academy of Engineering for 2026 * Seven MIT researchers are among the 130 new members and 28 international members recently elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) for 2026. Twelve additional MIT alumni were also elected as new members. One of the highest professional distinctions for engineers, membership in the NAE is g more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Navigating AI's growing influence on health care * Artificial intelligence is no longer a future-facing experiment in health care. It's already embedded in many settings and systems, influencing everything from clinical decision-making to medical documentation. As AI becomes a permanent fixture in medicine, experts at Texas A&M's Institute for Healthcare Access say its growing role raises critical ques more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Neag School Researchers Seek to Use Innovative Methods and Analysis to Reimagine Special Education Policy * In December, experts from around the nation gathered at UConn Storrs to take the first steps toward changing special education policy and re-establishing civil rights protections for Students of Color. Led by Neag School of Education faculty Nicholas S. Bell and Zachary Collier, as well as Ve more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 17 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * New research from Notre Dame theologian and Vatican working group explores how to 'reclaim human agency' in age of AI * One of the fundamental promises of artificial intelligence is that it will strengthen human agency by freeing us from mundane, repetitive tasks. However, a new publication, co-edited by University of Notre Dame theologian Paul Scherz, argues that promise "rings hollow" in the fac more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Feb. 17 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * New University of Liverpool spin-out secures PS470k * A new University of Liverpool spin-out, Apoello, has secured PS470k in pre-seed investment to accelerate the commercialisation of its AI-enabled materials discovery platform. The funding will support team growth, further platform development, and early engagement with industrial partners. The investment round includes PS320,000 from SFC more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Feb. 17 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Newcastle showcases AI innovation and skills to Science Minister Science Minister, Lord Patrick Vallance, has visited the University to see how its expertise in artificial intelligence is delivering jobs, skills and economic growth across the North East and beyond. Beginning at Newcastle Helix, Lord Vallance met staff and students at the National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD), where discussions more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Feb. 18 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Secures Nearly $20 Million to Modernize Tiernan Hall New Jersey Institute of Technology has secured nearly $20 million in state funding to support the comprehensive renewal and improvement of Tiernan Hall, a central academic and research building on campus since its construction in 1972. The funding -- $12,150,000 from the State's Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) and $7,750,000 from the  more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Feb. 18 -- Northwood University issued the following news: * * * Tech That Cares: Edward Marx to Headline April 22 Health Care Summit Standout roster of executives and experts will explore AI-driven transformation and the leadership demands of complex organizations * As the health care industry faces mounting cost pressures and increasing demands for improved outcomes, Northwood University will convene executives, physicians, administrators, technologists, and emerging le more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 17 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Officer, Student, Ultrarunner: The Disciplined Path of 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Kieborz * In the pre-dawn darkness of Prince William Forest, Virginia, the temperature dropped and the trails turned to a mix of snow and root-covered obstacles. Deep into the Devil Dog Ultras, Air Force 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Kieborz found herself at a physical and mental crossroads. Her electrolytes were dangerously low, and t more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 17 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * OncoPRO: Transforming Cancer Care Through Real-Time Symptom Monitoring * Summary * OncoPRO is a next-generation symptom monitoring program designed to detect problems earlier, strengthen cancer patient safety and deliver data-driven cancer care. * At Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, OncoPRO embeds patient-reported outcomes directly into MyUHealthChart, the health system's more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, Feb. 17 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Ontario Tech researcher's public education sessions introduce community members to the world of AI * Artificial intelligence (AI) has become part of everyday life, but it's not always clear how it works or how to use it responsibly. That's why Dr. Peter Lewis, Canada Research Chair in Trustworthy AI and Associate Professor in Ontario Tech University's Faculty of Business and Information Technolog more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University World campus issued the following news: * * * AI as a partner: Amplifying impact in career and business By Janet Duck, Ph.D. AI has rapidly become integral to how we work, learn, and plan our careers. For many of us, it's becoming more difficult to imagine working without it. I recognize that the concerns about this technology are real, and I'm absolutely committed to using AI ethically and responsibly. But I've also see more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Researchers Launch Initiative to Improve Power Outage Predictions and Grid Resilience * Researchers at the University at Albany and University of Connecticut are working on a new initiative to better predict storm-related power outages, reduce restoration times, and strengthen the resilience of the electric grid. The initiative, called the North American Forecasting Weather, Outage, Load & Damage more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, Feb. 17 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * SFU secures $4.4M to drive innovation and transform global health outcomes * by Pam Lim SFU researchers Kora DeBeck, Mirza Faisal Beg, Faranak Farzan and Randy McIntosh have been awarded more than $4.4 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) through its Fall 2025 Project Grants program. Simon Fraser University (SFU) researchers have received over $4.4 million from the Canad more PR

GENESEO, New York, Feb. 18 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY Geneseo Partners with UR's Simon Business School A new partnership with the University of Rochester's Simon Business School will facilitate early admission for SUNY Geneseo students interested in graduate programs in artificial intelligence in business, business analytics, finance, or marketing analytics. Qualified undergraduates can complete a bachelor's degree at Geneseo and more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 18 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * TCU Research Magazine Examines Paradox of Progress in the Age of AI The spring 2026 issue of Endeavors, Texas Christian University's dedicated research magazine, explores a question at the center of this moment: What happens when the tools we build to solve problems begin reshaping us in return? As artificial intelligence transforms political campaigns, disaster response and medical research, TCU schola more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 18 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany, UConn Researchers Launch Initiative to Improve Power Outage Predictions and Grid Resilience By Mike Nolan Researchers at the University at Albany and University of Connecticut are working on a new initiative to better predict storm-related power outages, reduce restoration times, and strengthen the resilience of the electric grid. The initiative, called the North American Forecasting Weather, Ou more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * The Brain May Learn More from Rare Events than from Repetition UCSF research upends 100-year-old assumption about Pavlov's dog and associative learning. * More than a century ago, Pavlov trained his dog to associate the sound of a bell with food. Ever since, scientists assumed the dog learned this through repetition: The more times the dog heard the bell  more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 17 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Undergrad's "SafeWalk AI" app uses crime data to assess street safety for pedestrians in urban areas * Promoting pedestrian safety. That was Quinn Arnold '26's goal when crafting his predictive navigation app, SafeWalk AI. The Applied Mathematics and Statistics major used public crime data and machine learning to create a system that ensures pedestrians know their safest route when walking through a cit more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 18 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Fourth annual Active Learning Summit grows in reach and impact The three-day conference showcased innovative, student-centered teaching By Heather Skyler With 429 participants, this year's Active Learning Summit continued to demonstrate its strong foundation at the University of Georgia and its growing national reach. Held at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel from Feb. 11-13, the major more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Energy Week to explore solutions for transition to clean energy Penn's sixth Energy Week, taking place Feb. 23-27, features events that highlight cross-disciplinary research at Penn and bring in leading industry experts. * As extreme weather, artificial intelligence, and data centers continue to make headlines, Energy Week returns for the sixth year Feb. 23-27 with free events--featuring P more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Course Blends Sociology and Artificial Intelligence to Prepare Students for Modern Careers * LOGAN, Utah -The College of Arts & Sciences at USU is adapting to the rapidly changing technological landscape with an innovative course that brings artificial intelligence into the social sciences classroom. The course, Sociology of Artificial Intelligence (SOC 4800), equips students with practical AI skills while enc more PR

LONDON, Canada, Feb. 17 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western engineering team drives innovative electric vehicle prototype First physical models from Project Arrow unveiled at Canadian International AutoShow By Jeff Renaud The Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA) unveiled the next phase of Canada's national vehicle innovation program, Project Arrow 2.0, at the 2026 Canadian International AutoShow on Feb. 12, introducing two new advanced electric vehic more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 17 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Writers find their creative strengths in the age of AI * Northeastern professors, students explore creative writing in the age of AI The debate about artistic agency in the age of AI is playing out at Northeastern's Oakland campus, where English professors are designing curricula to give creative writing students a taste of an AI-driven future. by Tanner Stening February 17, 2026 There are those  more PR