Scholarships for outstanding students Feb 5, 2010
In a statement yesterday, JPA said the scholarship offer this year was targeted at studies in critical fields like medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, engineering and science and technology as well as social sciences. Full details on the scholarships can be obtained from the departments portal at or by calling 03-8885-3412 from March 10 or by coming personally to counters at its human development division at Blok C1 in Putrajaya, from 8am to 4pm. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
PSD scholarships for outstanding SPM students Feb 4, 2010
Web search enhanced by. Published: Thursday February 4, 2010 MYT 12:25:00 PM. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Microsoft gives Native program $1M software grant Feb 3, 2010
ANSEP and the Indigenous Alliance for Engineering and Science Education serve communities long disconnected from the nation's technological and economic growth. ANSEP's pre-college component is aimed at preparing students with the coursework they need to be successful in engineering and science bachelor's degrees at participating universities. (Juneau Empire)
Research Advances Microsystems That Can Detect Water-Borne Pathogens Feb 3, 2010
2, 2010) New advances for the detection of cancer led by Rafael V. Davalos of the Virginia Tech-Wake Forest School of Biomedical Engineering and Science (SBES) are featured as the cover story in the January 19, 2010 Royal Society of Chemistry's magazine, Lab on a Chip, a journal for researchers in microfluidics. See Also. (Science Daily)
Advances in cancer detection research by Virginia Tech engineer featured in British magazine Jan 29, 2010
New advances for the detection of cancer led by Rafael V. Davalos of the Virginia Tech-Wake Forest School of Biomedical Engineering and Science (SBES) are featured as the cover story in the January 19, 2010 Royal Society of Chemistry's magazine, "Lab on a Chip," the premier journal for researchers in microfluidics. Microfluidics is the behavior of fluids at the microscale level. (EurekAlert!)
Making space for Texas State, $633M makeover awaits Jan 29, 2010
7 million music building and an $82 million engineering and science building in San Marcos, and two health professions buildings in Round Rock that would have a combined price tag of about $80 million. The next project to get under way at Texas State will be a $4 million to $5 million research and commercialization center. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Colleges' gender gap Jan 29, 2010
It could be that the men were stronger candidates, or they might have applied in areas of engineering and science where women's numbers are still lower. But such justifications, even if true, are unlikely to fully explain these numbers. (The Seahawk, NC)
Open house for new media forensics program Jan 22, 2010
Not already a member. Music students are offered the opportunity to apply artistic visions to more practical fields. (UCD Advocate, CO)
Kate McGarrigle, 63; folk singer, songwriter teamed with sister Jan 21, 2010
Kate, 14 months younger than Anna, also studied engineering and science at McGill University, and in 1970 she moved to New York City for a career as a musician. In 1974, Warner Brothers signed Kate and Anna to a recording contract. (Boston Globe)
Many SSVEC users will get money back Jan 14, 2010
The Foundation funds the cooperative s three major youth programs: the Washington Youth Tour, the Youth Engineering and Science Fair and the SSVEC Foundation Scholarship program. All members are advised to keep the cooperative updated on their current mailing address to ensure they receive future capital credit payments. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Non-human factors play greater role in climate Jan 12, 2010
After almost a lifetime in engineering and science, I have acquired a keen sense of smell for junk science. The odor from the global warming controversy is particularly offensive. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Colleges offer more green-themed classes Jan 12, 2010
There is an element of surprise in how quickly it has grown, said Peter Adriaens, who teaches at the University of Michigan and is president of the national Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors. You look at the applications and the essays and its very clear that the students are voting with their feet. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
