GSU to offer advanced neuroscience degrees Oct 31, 2009
The program will be based in Georgia State s Neuroscience Institute, an interdisciplinary unit within the College of Arts and Sciences, which includes faculty from biology, chemistry, psychology, physics and astronomy, computer science, mathematics and statistics and philosophy. Through a rigorous academic curriculum and an emphasis on cutting-edge research, those graduating from Georgia State s new Ph. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
'09 Suns to have familiar feel Oct 25, 2009
The Suns have spent a month in the classroom, as if they had a course load with P.E. to get in the shape it takes to be a running team, science to recapture their chemistry and geometry to learn the angles of old offensive sets and new defensive ideas ... "We're a good team and we've got good chemistry," Gentry said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
A counter view: Core subjects necessary Oct 25, 2009
The new First-Year Seminar -- which includes course offerings like "How to be Americans: Star Trek and American Culture," "Kitchen Chemistry: What's Cooking?" and "American Popular Culture" -- reflects a trend in many institutions towards narrow subjects often focused on popular culture. There is no doubt that many of the courses in the Seminars and in the general education program will be interesting and have merit. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
College radicals Oct 25, 2009
Kitchen Chemistry: Whats Cooking ... The university is also requiring first-year students like Hernandez to take seminars that challenge them to "analyze ideas and express them persuasively in oral presentations and in writing." Some examples: "How to be American: Star Trek and American Culture," "The Art and Politics of Fairy Tales," and "Kitchen Chemistry: What's Cooking.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Open house in Wilmington to feature green chemistry Oct 24, 2009
Beyond Benign, a nonprofit organization that provides science education programs built on the principles of green chemistry for a sustainable future, is holding the first public open house at its new facility in Wilmington on Thursday, Nov. 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m.. Business leaders, educators and the general community are invited to unite around a common theme of Creating a Sustainable Future through Green Chemistry Education ... The evening will feature activities that demonstrate green chemistry... (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Camille Paglia Oct 23, 2009
The two have a hectic, daffy Lucy and Ethel chemistry. The tart-tongued McCurdy, at 16, has amazing timing -- and a long and successful career ahead of her as a go-for-broke comedian and mime in the all-American Carol Burnett style. (Salon)
Panel approves Keystone Exams for Pa. schools Oct 23, 2009
Two years later that list will include English composition and literature and a selection from among Algebra I, Algebra II, geometry, biology, chemistry, American history, world history and civics and government. The state has a $176 million contract with Data Recognition Corp. that runs through 2015 and covers the exams, a model curriculum and diagnostic tools. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Keen curiosity puts biology students on top of the world Oct 19, 2009
James, a year 12 student at Sydney Grammar School, came second in the world in the biochemistry practical exam, one of four practical tests which included a dissection of a silkworm and a genetic study of fruit flies ... Australia won two gold, six silver and three bronze medals against hundreds of students from around the globe at the biology, chemistry and physics olympiads. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Forensic program avoids cuts with stimulus funds Oct 14, 2009
"This sort of program allows direct interaction with forensic science practitioners and will be a big help, since they are the ones who will be employing our students in the future," said Michael Sponsler, a professor of chemistry and director of the forensic science program. The grant comes from the National Institute of Justice at the U.S. Department of Justice and will fund workshops to explore scientific advances in the biology and anthropology of human remains. (Daily Orange, NY)
AHS marine biology class takes to the sea Oct 10, 2009
The other new electives are geology, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, environmental science, forensics, honors anatomy and physiology, and honors chemistry. This was all spearheaded by curriculum director Telena Imel and backed by the School Committee and the superintendent, said Adams, who is the director of science for grades pre-k through 12. (Amesbury News, MA)
College technology 'catching up' with students Oct 6, 2009
Mike Kenney, a chemistry professor at Case Western, says he has about 350 pounds' worth of books in his Kindle, a wireless reading device from Amazon. The 40 students in his introductory chemistry class chosen for the pilot program traded an eight-pound chemistry book for the two-pound e-reader. (USA Today -- News)
High school student flexibility9:18 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 2, 2009
The changes which Oster brought forward for consideration Wednesday would require all students to take algebra II and either chemistry or physics, but also would let parents seek waivers for their children from those requirements and let them choose different math and science courses ... An agriculture science course is as rigorous as chemistry, she said. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
MCAS science scores dip at L-S Oct 1, 2009
Students start freshman year with earth science, progressing to biology in 10th-grade and chemistry in their junior year ... The MCAS science exam has four strands: chemistry, biology, technology and engineering, and introductory physics. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Stimulus-funded university research addressing issues from climate change to cancer, creating jobs and training a new generation of scientists Sep 30, 2009
As a young girl, the assistant professor of medicinal chemistry at the University of Kansas would hide her grandfather's cigarettes from him fearful that his smoking could cut his life short ... West Virginia University Chemistry Professor George O'Doherty and his team of student researchers have been developing new methods to synthesize complex carbohydrates for nearly 13 years ... "They'll be in existing Ph.D. programs, such as chemistry or engineering, and for our fellowship they'll take a... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Professors awarded NASA grants Sep 3, 2009
His grant allows sophomores to assume a more active role during their organic chemistry class, a tried-and-true method he learned two years ago after testing the idea on freshman chemistry students ... Most chemistry books have every move spelled out ... "I call a lot of chemistry books cookbooks," he said. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Incomplete Science Center Limits Faculty Expansion Aug 30, 2009
Increasing faculty size and launching new programs are two other key components; but, according to Paul Roepe, chair of the chemistry department, much of the universitys ability to successfully meet these goals hinges on the completion of a top-notch facility and expanding classroom, lab and office space ... Roepe said that Georgetown continues to make efforts to enhance science facilities, including building new organic chemistry labs in the Basic Science Building at the Medical Center last... (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Advanced placement exams present challenge for seniors Aug 6, 2009
AP courses in U.S. government, U.S. history, world history, English, calculus, chemistry and psychology are available; classes are online, face-to-face or a combination of styles. For a high school with 290 students, "we have more AP offerings than most neighbors except Eau Claire," he comments. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Wisconsin court: Religious teachers can't claim bias Jul 22, 2009
Birnbaum said he believed virtually all elementary teachers would now be exempted from nondiscrimination laws but it's unclear whether high school teachers who teach specific subjects like chemistry would be. Crooks said the ruling, because of its sweeping language, would cover virtually all religious school teachers. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Four Illini Earn All-Academic Honors Jul 15, 2009
The Brampton, Ontario native also took home Academic All-Big Ten honors this year and is a kinesiology major with a minor in chemistry. Bizzarri is a seven-time All-American between track and cross country, winning the 2009 NCAA title in the 5,000m. (Fightingillini.com)
Business Notes (June 15) Jun 16, 2009
His degree emphasized plant physiology, plant chemistry, soil science and animal science and also included studies in marketing, accounting, management and economics. Snideman, originally from Texas, has lived and worked in New York, Iowa, Illinois, Utah, California and Alaska, and also spent two years in England. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Surgeon finally gets bachelors degree Jun 5, 2009
Tufts University near Boston recently resolved the quirk in his curriculum vitae by granting him a bachelor s degree in chemistry and biology without his ever returning to the classroom. Lichtman, 67, jokes that his years of cumulative experience as a surgeon including treating returning Vietnam War veterans must be the equivalent of one year s schooling at Tufts. (KHOU.com, TX)
Kids' Summer Camps Jun 5, 2009
June 11 The Orphan Girl Theatre creates "Charlotte's Web." June 18 Montana Tech Chemistry Department creates Crazy Chemistry. June 25 Montana Tech's Mineral Museum tells about geology and rocks. (Montana Standard, MT)
Wellesley College senior wins $75,000 environmental prize Jun 4, 2009
Powers, who will graduate with degrees in environmental science and chemistry, will start a doctoral program in environmental health at the this fall. Her work will focus on indoor air pollution in the Himalayan region. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
School Dist. 1 to get stimulus funds May 23, 2009
Approved the purchase of 110 Chemistry books dated in 1993, 230 Biology books dated in 2002, 200 Physical Science books dated in 1999 and 40 Honors Physical Science books dated in 1999 for a total of 46,500. Stimulus money is more than likely to be used to buy the books. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Breakfast With ... Bryan Cranston May 18, 2009
Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston, 53, was once known for his impeccable comic timing as the hapless husband and father on television's "Malcolm in the Middle." He's now recognized for his dramatic talent, playing a high school chemistry teacher with cancer who turns to making crystal methamphetamine in AMC's "Breaking Bad," which airs 10 p.m. Sundays. Q: Does playing an anxiety-ridden character take a physical toll on you. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Lowell Coulter, 95, influential head of Boston University chemistry department, worked on Manhattan Project May 13, 2009
Lowell Coulter; built BU's chemistry department ... In the early 1960s, as Lowell Coulter became chairman of Boston University's chemistry department, the sciences at the school had yet to find their way into what became the College of Arts and Sciences ... "He was outstanding as a member and leader of the department," said Norman Lichtin, university professor emeritus and professor of chemistry emeritus who succeeded Dr. Coulter as chairman of BU's chemistry department. (Boston Globe)
Manya Krobo Assembly confirms President's nominee May 6, 2009
Mr Isaac Agbo Tetteh, a 32- year- old chemistry tutor at the Adisadel College, in Cape Coast, polled 29 votes out of the 41 votes cast while, one ballot was rejected. The Eastern Regional Minister, Mr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, before the election, read the curriculum vitae of the nominee to the assembly and explained that he was not a stranger as being alleged. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Central teacher, student receive research award to work with UW-L professor May 5, 2009
Central High School chemistry teacher Anne Mach and sophomore Miranda Sanchez have been awarded an American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Undergraduate Affiliate Network 7-12 Teacher Summer Award. The award is one of only six given throughout the country. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Concordia to offer 'green' MBA May 2, 2009
The concentration will include core MBA courses and five of six courses selected from the following class offerings: green sustainability, environmental chemistry, limnology (water quality), current topics in environmental studies, ecology and environmental law. To be true to our university mission, we need men and women who are good stewards of the earth in business, said David Borst, dean of the School of Business and Legal Studies at Concordia. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Letter: Look more carefully into climate change Apr 28, 2009
Agricultural engineering, Biology Chemical engineering, Chemistry Civil engineering, Ecology, Geography Geology, Mechanical engineering, and Public health ... John Burton wrote on Apr 24, 2009 6:03 PM:" It's easy to say he isn't a climate scientist, Osty, because he IS NOT.He holds a Ph.D. in ecophysiology...and holds appointments to numerous interdisciplinary committees.You guarantee that Running had more scientific coursework in his graduate school than did Kujawa? "YOU" guarantee? How the... (Montana Standard, MT)
Changes made to Hancock program Mar 28, 2009
But Marean (pronounced Mary Ann) may no longer be in a position to graduate early, mostly because she ll have to delay taking a chemistry course, which will push back the curriculum schedule she carefully crafted. Since Home Study does not offer chemistry, which is typically taken junior year, Marean had planned on getting ahead of the game and taking the class at Hancock in the fall ... While she does have the option to take chemistry at Righetti High School, the class is only offered sixth... (Santa Maria Times)
Romania Weighs Decriminalizing Incest Mar 22, 2009
I just OBSERVE, LEARN, AND THINK. Third, I graduated from the high school where the human biology has been included in the standard curriculum as were physics (all parts), chemistry (organic and non-organic) and math (arithmetic, algebra, geometry and trigonometry). In today's American and probably some European schools, all those matters and many others are taught in the form of the "science soup", and many of them are just optional. (CBS News)
State gets toughon schoolwork Mar 18, 2009
Colwell is more concerned about the bill's proposal to add algebra II and chemistry as graduation requirements for students entering high school in 2012-13 ... He'd also like to see flexibility for students to choose between chemistry and physics. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
More of this story Mar 11, 2009
Chemistry teacher Joseph D. Kutcher said Warner treats everyone the same way. At faculty meetings, he patiently listens to each teacher. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Surgeon-engineer advances high-tech healing Feb 26, 2009
She entered the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in nearby Cambridge, to study chemistry. But she soon switched her focus to mechanical engineering. (San Francisco Chronicle)
CISD board accepts resignations (90) Feb 24, 2009
Accepted resignations from Nathanael Slater (chemistry), Karen McBroom (high school English), Kane Harris (high school coach, English), Tiffany Harris (high school math), Keith Muehlstein (athletic director), Amber Muehlstein (high school English), and Douglas Wheeler (high school coach, social studies). Selected three community members to serve on the athletic director hiring committee: Jason Lindner, Jim Hol, and Linda Sauer. (Boerne Star, TX)
Stretching boundaries for training new biophysicists Feb 20, 2009
The unusual terms of the grant mean that graduate students with degrees in physics and chemistry will receive NIH support ... Tobin Sosnick, Professor in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, conceived the rigorous practical training course From Synthesis to Measurement and Analysis, which meets 50 hours a week for a month before the Autumn Quarter and 20 hours a week during the Autumn and Winter quarters ... Vargas conducts laboratory studies on membrane proteins with Francisco Bezanilla, the... (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Nature Immunology Feb 8, 2009
Referring to basic principles of physical chemistry, Garcia and colleagues discuss the meaning and implications of these findings. Advance online publication. (Nature News Service)
