Physics Tipoffs from TNS
43 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 25 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
Extraordinary members of the University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty have been honored during the last year with awards supported by the estate of professor, U.S. Senator and UW Regent William F. Vilas (1840-1908).
Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professorships
Seventeen professors were named to Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professorships, an award recognizing distinguished scholarship as
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Argonne Plays Critical Role in Consortium to Advance Fuel Cell and Electrolyzer Manufacturing
ARGONNE, Illinois, April 26 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Multi-laboratory consortium seeks to advance manufacturing of clean hydrogen technologies to boost industry adoption and slow climate change
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With the goal of advancing clean hydrogen manufacturing technologies, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory will play an important role in a new consortium of DOE laboratories form
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Association for Computing Machinery: Helping to Diagnose and Treat Heart Disease, Tumors, and Other Conditions at the Intersection of Physics, Molecular Biology, and High-Performance Computing
NEW YORK, April 25 -- The Association for Computing Machinery issued the following news release:
ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, has named Amanda Randles the recipient of the ACM Prize in Computing for groundbreaking contributions to computational health through innovative algorithms, tools, and high-performance computing methods for diagnosing and treating a variety of human diseases.
Randles is the Alfred Winborne and Victoria Stover Mordecai Associate Professor of Biomedical S
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Baylor College of Medicine: Scientists Unveil Genetics Behind Development of Gliding
HOUSTON, Texas, April 25 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news:
People say "When pigs fly" to describe the impossible. But even if most mammals are landlubbers, the ability to glide or fly has evolved again and again during mammalian evolution, in species ranging from bats to flying squirrels. How did that come about? In a study published in the journal Nature this week, a team of researchers led by Princeton University and Baylor College of Medicine explains the
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Conn. Gov. Lamont and Commissioner Russell-Tucker Applaud Legislative Confirmation of State Board of Education Members
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 26 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker are applauding the Connecticut General Assembly for voting to confirm all seven of the governor's nominees to the Connecticut State Board of Education. The Senate approved the nominees on Wednesday, and the House of Representatives confirmed the members earlier this month.
Dr. Juan Carlos Salazar, Dr. Seth
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Decker College Showcases Innovative Research During Binghamton University Research Days Event
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 26 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
By Natalie Blando-George
Binghamton University Research Days is an annual, week-long series of events that present research from across the University. Faculty and students from Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences participated in the University's celebration April 15-19, and, for the first time, Decker College held additional programs during the week to highlight the work of its researchers.
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DOEd Invites Applications for New Awards for Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need Program
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Education has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2024, entitled "Applications for New Awards; Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need."
The notice was issued by Nasser H. Paydar, Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY:
The Department of Education (Department) is issuing a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2024 for the Graduate Assistance
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Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Amanda Randles Awarded ACM Prize in Computing
DURHAM, North Carolina, April 25 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
Amanda Randles, the Alfred Winborne and Victoria Stover Mordecai Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences at Duke University, was awarded the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Prize in Computing. This prestigious award is presented to early-to-mid-career computer scientists whose research contributions have fundamental impact and broad implications. Awardees receive $250,000 from
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Eindhoven University of Technology: 'Looking Together at How We Spend Our Money Smartly'
EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, April 25 (TNSres) -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news:
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TU/e has grown considerably in recent years and wants to continue to grow to 15,000 students in 2027. This requires additional investments for more space, especially laboratories for education and research.
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TU/e has doubled in student numbers over the past decade, and that growth will continue through to 15,000 students in 2027. "Growth is also accompanied by growing pai
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Evjue Chair, Hilldale professors named
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 25 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
Six members of the University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty have received the Evjue Distinguished Chair and Hilldale Professorships.
The Evjue Distinguished Chair
Michael Wagner Photo: Jeff Miller
Michael Wagner, professor of journalism and mass communication, is the William T. Evjue Distinguished Chair for the Wisconsin Idea.
The chair was created with an endowment from the William T. Evjue
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Fact Sheet: HUD Prioritizes Resilient, Efficient, and Green Homes and Community Development
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release:
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is improving the lives of the families and communities that HUD serves by reducing energy and insurance costs and improving resilience. As the nation drives toward a clean energy and carbon free future, HUD is ensuring that low-income and historically disadvantaged communities are part of the
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Friedrich-Alexander University: Winter Semester 2024/25 Brings New Degree Programs and Part-Time Options
ERLANGEN, Germany, April 25 -- The Friedrich-Alexander University issued the following news:
Changes are coming to the range of degree programs offered at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU): As well as two new Bachelor's degree programs, FAU is also offering the option of studying part-time for some degree programs.
Bachelor's degree program in Artificial Intelligence
One of the new degree programs is the Bachelor's degree program in Artificial Intelligence, that can be c
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FSU Names Four Faculty Distinguished Research Professor
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 26 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news:
By Kathleen Haughney
Florida State University has bestowed the title of Distinguished Research Professor on four outstanding faculty members for their exemplary research productivity and contributions to their fields.
"Outstanding national and international scholarly output and creativity is a cornerstone of a thriving research enterprise," said Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson. "I am
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Grove City College: Ari Campbell, Alarie Findley Earn Man, Woman of the Year Honors
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release:
The 2024 Grove City College Senior Man and Woman of the Year awards were presented, respectively, to Ari Campbell and Alarie Findley on Wednesday, April 24 during the College's annual Recognition Convocation.
Findley, a Mechanical Engineering major from East Earl, Pa., is a Trustee Fellow and gifted violinist who played for three years in the String Quartet and is currently the concertmaster for bot
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Hastings College: Students, Faculty Recognized at 2024 Celebration of Excellence Convocation
HASTINGS, Nebraska, April 26 -- Hastings College issued the following news:
During Hastings College's Celebration of Excellence Convocation April 24, 2024, students and faculty were recognized for their outstanding achievements.
The Don and Nancy Seaton Faculty Achievement Award was presented to Jessica Allen-Pickett, assistant professor of teacher education. Dr. Amanda Solem, associate professor of biology, received the Vondrak Outstanding Advisor Award. Dr. Bobbi Buchholz, professor of mathe
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Hendrix College: 2024 Honors Day Convocation
CONWAY, Arkansas, April 26 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release:
Hendrix College students were recognized for academic excellence and campus community service at the 2024 Honors Day Convocation today in the Wellness and Athletics Center.
Jayson Crumpler '24, a politics major and music minor from Cabot, Arkansas, was awarded the President's Medal, which is presented each year to the graduating student who best exemplifies the highest ideals of the College. Criteria include exce
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House Judiciary Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Ginkgo Bioworks Fellow Laporte
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet issued the following written testimony by Claire Laporte, a fellow at Ginkgo Bioworks, involving a hearing on April 10, 2024, entitled "Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property: Part III - IP Protection for AI-Assisted Inventions and Creative Works":
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Chairman Issa, Ranking Member Johnson, members of the Subcommittee, I am honored by your invitation to speak today.
My name
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Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine: New Job Codes Finally Come Into Effect - But Create a New Problem for Clinical Engineers
YORK, England, April 25 -- The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine issued the following news:
MORE than four years after IPEM lobbied for changes to be made to the Standard Occupation Classification (SOC) codes they have finally been implemented.
As of 1 April, the new SOC codes came into effect - but a new issue relating specifically to clinical engineers has emerged.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reviews and updates the codes every decade, so the current codes are no
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Internationally Acclaimed Physicist Named FSU Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
By Amy Farnum-Patronis
An internationally renowned physicist with an esteemed track record of research, teaching and service has been named Florida State University's 2024-2025 Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor.
Harrison Prosper, a professor in the Department of Physics since 1993, has been recognized by FSU faculty members with the highest honor they can bestow upon one of their own. He is the fifth
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IU Celebrating 2024 Commencement Across the State; Scott Dorsey to Speak at IU Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, April 26 -- Indiana University issued the following news release:
Indiana University will award nearly 19,000 degrees in commencement ceremonies and celebrations across the state from May 3 to 9.
The ceremonies will include student speakers who were selected to represent their graduating classes and a guest speaker for IU Bloomington.
This year, the start times for some ceremonies were moved to the evening where possible to make them more convenient for families travelin
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Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Issues Research Articles in March 2024 Edition
TOKYO, Japan, April 26 -- The Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, a peer-reviewed journal from the Japan Society of Applied Physics, published research articles on the following topics in its March 2024 edition (Vol. 63, No. 3):
Invited Review:
* Plasma-enabled electrification of chemical processes toward decarbonization of society
Progress Reviews:
* Review of solid-state proton devices for neuromorphic information processing
* Wafer-scale characterization for two-dimensional material l
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Johns Hopkins APL Developing a Suite of Solutions to Address Coastal Challenges
LAUREL, Maryland, April 26 -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory issued the following news release:
When storms, hurricanes and tsunamis strike, the coastline offers essential protection for shoreside communities and critical infrastructure against tidal surge and flooding. Coastal disasters can destroy buildings and roads, shut down businesses and schools, cost cities and nations billions of dollars, and potentially lead to injuries or deaths.
As global water temperatures
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Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters Issues Research Articles in April 25, 2024 Edition
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society that says it advances in physical chemistry, chemical physics and materials science, published research articles on the following topics in its April 25, 2024, edition (Vol. 15, Issue 16):
Physical Insights into Quantum Phenomena and Function:
* Toward a Full Configurational Accuracy Calculation of an Arbitrary Molecule via Fragment Embedding and a Stochastic Solver
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Kansas Wesleyan University: Kent '65 and Adrienne Cox Reflect on Million-Dollar Gift
SALINA, Kansas, April 26 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
The Kansas Wesleyan community is still celebrating the events of April 20's Scholarship Gala, when the university announced more than $2.7 million in gifts and pledges. It was the single-largest fundraising night in school history, highlighted by a million-dollar gift from Dr. Kent Cox '65 and wife Adrienne.
Cox was part of the "Gang of Eight," a well-known group of Physics students from the classes of 19
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KU Announces New 2024-2028 Self Graduate Fellows
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
Fifteen doctoral students have been selected to receive the University of Kansas' prestigious Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year, marking the 35th anniversary of the program since its establishment in 1989. This incoming group of fellows matches the largest cohort, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to over 200 students throughout program's history. In fall 2
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Limited Submission Opportunity: ADA Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awards (Initiator and Accelerator)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news:
Applications due May 22
These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should visit the OOR funding opportunity site.
Vanderbilt University may submit two nominations to the American Diabetes Association for the Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awards--one nomination spanning basic through preclinical research and one nomination spanning clinical through public health research. Each nomination can be f
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LLNL Team Accelerates Multi-Physics Simulations With El Capitan Predecessor Systems
LIVERMORE, California, April 25 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have achieved a milestone in accelerating and adding features to complex multi-physics simulations run on Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), a development that could advance high performance computing and engineering.
As LLNL readies for El Capitan, the National Nuclear Security Administration's
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Mercer University: Trustees Approve Promotions, Tenure, Emeriti Status and Sabbaticals for 2024-25
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- Mercer University issued the following news:
Mercer University's Board of Trustees, meeting on the Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional Campus in Atlanta on April 19, approved promotions, tenure, emeriti status and sabbaticals for faculty from across the University.
Promotions, Tenure, Emeriti Status
School of Business
* Dr. Andres Marroquin, awarded tenure
* Dr. Julie Petherbridge, promoted to professor of accountancy
* Dr. Antonio Saravia, promoted to prof
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Morgan State University Welcomes International Business Executive and University Chancellor Sir Samuel Esson Jonah to Keynote the 147th Spring Commencement
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 26 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release:
Morgan State University President David K. Wilson announced today the selection of Sir Samuel Esson Jonah, chancellor of the University of Cape Coast Ghana and executive chairman of Jonah Capital, to serve as keynote speaker at the university's 147th Spring Commencement. Ranked among the world's most influential businesspeople, Sir Jonah is recognized throughout the continent of Africa and internationall
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Nature Human Behaviour Journal Issues Research Articles in February 2024 Edition
LONDON, England, April 26 -- Nature Human Behaviour published research articles on the following topics in its February 2024 edition (Vol. 8, Issue 2):
Editorial:
* Diversity of thought and data enrich archaeology
Comment & Opinion:
* Positionality statements should not force us to 'out' ourselves
* How to depolarize your students
* How we name academic prizes matters
* Population descriptors and behavioural genetic research
* We need more-diverse biobanks to improve behavioural geneti
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Rep. Zinke Bestows Congressional Gold Medal to WWII Merchant Mariner Dr. Maury Irvine
BOZEMAN, Montana, April 26 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
Today, Congressman Ryan Zinke had the distinct honor of bestowing the Congressional Gold Medal to Montana's Dr. Maury Irvine of Bozeman. During World War II, nearly 250,000 civilian merchant mariners served as part of the U.S. military and delivered supplies and armed forces personnel by ship to foreign countries engulfed in the war. Between 1939 and 1945, 9,521 merchant mariners lost
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Santa Fe Institute: In Memoriam - Daniel C. Dennett
SANTA FE, New Mexico, April 26 (TNSres) -- Santa Fe Institute issued the following news release:
Daniel C. Dennett, one of the most influential and provocative philosophers of our times, passed away on April 19 at the age of 82 in Portland, Maine. At the time of his passing, Dennett held the position of External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute. He had recently left Santa Fe, having attended the late-March "Investigating Reality - A Philosophical, Mathematical, and Scientific Exploration" wo
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Simon Fraser University: Why Can't Robots Outrun Animals?
BURNABY, British Columbia, April 25 (TNSres) -- Simon Fraser University issued the following news on April 24, 2024:
Robotics engineers have worked for decades and invested many millions of research dollars in attempts to create a robot that can walk or run as well as an animal. And yet, it remains the case that many animals are capable of feats that would be impossible for robots that exist today.
"A wildebeest can migrate for thousands of kilometres over rough terrain, a mountain goat can cl
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The NFB at the 2024 Sommets Du Cinema D'animation: a Wave of Premieres
MONTREAL, Quebec, April 26 -- The National Film Board of Canada issued the following news release:
The NFB is making an impressive return to Montreal's Sommets du cinema d'animation (May 6-11), with 11 productions and co-productions screening as world premieres--including Le tableau (The Painting), by Michele Lemieux, made with the famous Alexeieff-Parker pinscreen, and LOCA, by Veronique Paquette. The festival's closing film will be Loic Darses' Graver l'homme: arret sur Pierre Hebert (Scratch
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Union College: Steinmetz Symposium Spotlights Scholarship, Research and the Arts
SCHENECTADY, New York, April 26 (TNSres) -- Union College issued the following news:
Nearly 400 students will show off their research, scholarship and creative pursuits Friday, May 10, as part of the 34th annual Steinmetz Symposium.
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., the all-day event features a diverse lineup of oral presentations, poster sessions and exhibits highlighting student research as well as dance and musical performances, an art exhibit and other activities.
Hands-on, faculty-mentored undergr
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University of Arkansas-Little Rock: Meadors Named Director of Arkansas Space Grant Consortium
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 25 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
By Angelita Faller
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is happy to announce Dr. Constance Meadors as the new director of the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium (ASGC) and NASA Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program.
Meadors has taken over for Dr. Keith Hudson, who is still serving the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium in a director emeritus role. Meadors' new role comes wi
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