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Cornell  CALS fosters intellectual exploration, an interdisciplinary culture, meaningful impact, and purpose-driven  science  for all members of our community.

Cornell University  is a private research university that provides an exceptional education for undergraduates and graduate and professional students.

Scientists and Engineers for a Better Society is a Columbia University student organization dedicated to creating increased awareness in the University community about scientific and technological issues of social relevance.

Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university in New York City. Established in 1754 as King's College on the grounds of Trinity Church in Manhattan, Columbia is the oldest institution of higher education in New York and the fifth-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States.

Since 2018, the working group “critical discourse on excellence” – consisting of members of intermediary and professorial staff originally at the  University of Bern  but now also at other Swiss HEIs – has been discussing the scientific practices we consider appropriate for achieving “academic excellence”. From this nucleus, an initiative emerged and is gaining momentum: the Better Science Initiative. COPERNICUS Alliance members are invited to  sign the initiative  and check on the programme of an  upcoming online conference  (20-21 November 2020).

The main goal of this course is to develop critical thinking supporting the choice, creation, development, validation, and use of alternatives to animals in research Which new technologies could make scientific tests completely animal-free in the future?   It is about how to be innovative and able to develop a sustainable and more humane science for the near future.

QUEST, which stands for Questioning Underlies Effective Science Teaching, is designed to enhance elementary, middle and high school teachers’ knowledge of science and mathematics through hands-on laboratory experiments and field experiences, and to acquaint them with specific ideas and activities to use in their classrooms.

From campus laboratories to biodiversity research in the Kenyan savannah to Antarctic edge-of-space balloon launches, Princeton’s students and scholars are involved in inquiries across the scientific spectrum.

Princeton University is a private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey. Founded in 1746 in Elizabeth as the College of New Jersey, Princeton is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution.

EU commissioner for research and innovation announces Women TechEU, an EIC-led initiative that will offer coaching, mentoring and funding to promising female tech entrepreneurs.

In a trio of studies analyzing trends in cardiology research funding, clinical trials and leadership, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say some progress has been made in the gender gap that has long favored men, but inequalities persist and are likely linked to ongoing disparities in outcomes for women with heart disease. The findings, the investigators say, further document the long-standing underrepresentation of women in cardiology leadership roles despite the growing number of women entering medical research and practice, and they highlight what the investigators say are the risks of underrepresenting women in clinical research.

For two decades, Women’s Health Research at Yale (WHRY) Director   Carolyn M. Mazure , Ph.D., has prompted change in how investigators at the university focus on the “who” and “what” of health research. As she looks across research institutions today, she sees that the cause she has championed — the inclusion of women as subjects in health research — has become increasingly recognized in scientific circles. Now, she says, we are at a critical point, and the scientific community needs to decide if it will embrace true transformational change in science.

Yale University  is a  private   Ivy League   research university  in  New Haven, Connecticut . Founded in 1701 as the  Collegiate School , it is the  third-oldest institution  of  higher education in the United States  and among the most prestigious in the world.

Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 as the Collegiate School, it is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and among the most prestigious in the world.  

The main goal of this course is to develop critical thinking supporting the choice, creation, development, validation, and use of alternatives to animals in research Which new technologies could make scientific tests completely animal-free in the future?   It is about how to be innovative and able to develop a sustainable and more humane science for the near future.

Advocates are pushing to enrich the lives of rodents and fish in the lab, but critics worry about the impact on research.

The exact date of the University of Oxford’s founding is unknown, but the school traces its roots back to at least 1096. Oxford is located around 60 miles northwest of London, and around 45 percent of its student body is made up of graduate students. More than half of Oxford’s graduate students conduct research as part of their studies. Research at Oxford takes place in all four of its academic divisions: humanities; mathematical, physical and life sciences; medical sciences; and social sciences.

The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England. There is evidence of teaching as early as 1096, making it the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world's second-oldest university in continuous operation

This meeting gave behavioural scientists the chance to learn about the latest research technologies for collecting 'big' high-quality data. Data scientists and technology experts explained the latest developments, challenges and benefits of research technology in a series of cutting-edge talks. Attendees also had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with various research technology tools during interactive showcase sessions.

The "New Statistics" emphasizes effect sizes, confidence intervals, meta-analysis, and the use of Open Science practices. We present 3 specific ways in which a New Statistics approach can help improve scientific practice: by reducing over-confidence in small samples, by reducing confirmation bias, and by fostering more cautious judgments of consistency. We illustrate these points through consideration of the literature on oxytocin and human trust, a research area that typifies some of the endemic problems that arise with poor statistical practice.

Avengers for Better Science was a workshop organized to  support young researchers committed to building an inclusive, open and ethical academia . The event will focus on communities related to machine learning and life science.

The  great  science  minds of history have provided inspirational quotes on their findings, philosophy, and understanding of the world around us. These quotes have inspired generations of  young explorers , eager to  learn more about the world  and motivated toward betterment.

A pair of policy experts highlights tension in team science and, inadvertently, in the study of scientific teams.

Professor Mahmood Mamdani was the executive director of the Makerere Institute of Social Research at Makerere University, Uganda, from 2010 to the end of February 2022. During this time, he has revamped the institution’s mission and established a robust PhD programme.

Science has long been reputed to be the fortress of the lone thinker, but scientists are increasingly challenged to be more collaborative and interdisciplinary in their research. Experts in science policy, Barry Bozeman and Jan Youtie have long studied various aspects of scientific collaboration. After years of focusing on primary research, their new book,  The Strength in Numbers , aims to translate their findings for those who are actually doing scientific research. Reading less like an academic article and more like a “how to” guide, it introduces data and anecdotes about the challenges experienced by individuals working in science teams.

As part of Stanford's   Bio-X Seminar Series ,   Michael Specter , staff writer at   The New Yorker , spoke to an audience of over 70 researchers and students recently on the critical need for improved science communication. “No matter how partisan this country has been, there has always been a space for science,” Specter said. Yet now, science itself is being threatened, he said, which is a bit ironic given its many current successes. "There’s probably more innovation happening in this building than in the U.S. as a whole 50 years ago.”

Switzerland and the United Kingdom maintain strong bilateral relations in the areas of research and innovation. Many universities, researchers and research facilities cooperate closely with one another. During both the courtesy and working visits, both sides expressed their appreciation for the close relations between the two countries and a desire to further strengthen the relationship. Various possibilities for intensifying cooperation in research and innovation were discussed during the talks. Both parties are seeking a Memorandum of Understanding as part of this strengthening process.

Science and technology in the United Kingdom  has a long history, producing many important figures and developments in the field. Major theorists from the  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland  include  Isaac Newton  whose  laws of motion  and illumination of  gravity  have been seen as a keystone of modern science and  Charles Darwin  whose theory of evolution by  natural selection  was fundamental to the development of modern biology. Major scientific discoveries include  hydrogen  by  Henry Cavendish ,  penicillin  by  Alexander Fleming , and the structure of  DNA , by  Francis Crick  and others. Major engineering projects and applications pursued by people from the United Kingdom include the  steam locomotive  developed by  Richard Trevithick  and  Andrew Vivian , the  jet engine  by  Frank Whittle  and the  World Wide Web  by  Tim Berners-Lee . The United Kingdom continues to play a major role in the development of science and technology and major technological sec

These are the top universities in the United Kingdom for materials science, based on their reputation and research in the field.  

Founded at MIT in 1899, MIT Technology Review is an independent media company whose mission is to equip audiences with the intelligence to understand and contribute to a world shaped by technology.

The  Massachusetts Institute of Technology  ( MIT ) is a  private   land-grant   research university  in  Cambridge, Massachusetts . Established in 1861, MIT has since played a key role in the development of modern  technology  and  science , ranking it among the top  academic institutions  in the world.

MIT’s community is defined by its values: Excellence. Meritocracy. Boldness. Humility. Curiosity. A passion for difficult problems. And a strong desire to do good for society. 

  List of  Best Science Slogans  and Sayings ... Here are some  Best Science Slogans  for your Inspiration

  List of  Best Science Slogans  and Sayings ... Here are some  Best Science Slogans  for your Inspiration

These are the top universities in Canada for materials science, based on their reputation and research in the field

Researchers often find themselves getting rejections with no feedback. That's the way many journals work. But researchers in Africa believe they face an additional hurdle: prejudice within the scientific community about the caliber of research on the continent.

According to the 2020 Census, 46.9 million people are African Americans/Black. There is a need to ensure that biomedical research reflects the prevalence of disease in African Americans relative to the population demographics. This will require reflective forethought that is visible throughout the research proposal from the conceptual framework to recruitment and retention plans that include sample size calculations that account for over sampling to ensure enough African Americans are in the sample for meaningful analysis. It is important for the scientific community to understand African Americans are not a monolithic people, and there is a need for population specific studies. Even the way we apply and define “the best science” needs to change. If African Americans are not included in the proposed science when there is clear technical merit, be it instrumentation and pharmaceutical development or intervention implementation, the question that has to be asked is, is this the best scie

From the nature of the universe (that's if there is only one) to the purpose of dreams, there are lots of things we still don't know – but we might do soon. A new book seeks some answers

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the public have turned to scientists and doctors for vital information. But science communication is a skill in itself, so we asked the experts to share their tips.  

Paul Nurse , in full  Sir Paul Maxime Nurse , (born January 25, 1949,  Norwich ,  Norfolk , England), British scientist who, with  Leland H. Hartwell  and  R. Timothy Hunt , won the  Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine  in 2001 for discovering key regulators of the  cell cycle .

Paul Nurse  has helped to show how the cell cycle is controlled.

Sir Paul Maxime Nurse  (born 25 January 1949) is an English  geneticist , former  President of the Royal Society  and Chief Executive and Director of the  Francis Crick Institute .  He was awarded the 2001  Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine  along with  Leland Hartwell  and  Tim Hunt  for their discoveries of protein molecules that control the division of cells in the  cell cycle .

The first InfoSession on Gender Equality was organized by members of the Gender Equality Working Group at the ESF on 16. June. The main focus of this brief informative session was to provide ESF Staff with an overall understanding of the meaning and key concepts behind the term Gender, and how it relates to our everyday life and workplace.

What actually is   Responsible Research and Innovation ? What are its potential benefits   to research funding and performing institutions and to research and innovation ecosystems? Join the  European Science Foundation  for this two-hour webinar and discover the resources the  GRACE project  offers to pave  the way to institutional change!

National reporting of academic achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, such as data from the  National Center for Education Statistics , combine individuals with Asian heritages into one category.  These aggregated statistics, however, do not reflect the experience of Hmong American graduate students in academia

Hmong, Vietnamese, Filipino, Laotian, and Cambodian Americans all fall under the broad category of Asian, but their experiences the U.S. when it comes to things like education levels can vary greatly from other Asian groups such as Chinese, Korean, Indian and Japanese.  

Scientific progress has yielded technological innovations that have improved the lives of billions of people. But often, those people feel detached from how scientific research is done. EU-funded researchers aim to close the gap by involving citizens more directly in scientific research.

We have an audacious and worthy goal to transform the future of human health and well-being. Your partnership and passion are critical to our progress.

Harvard Medical School  is committed to convening and nurturing a diverse community of individuals dedicated to promoting excellence and leadership in medicine

Harvard University was established in 1636, making it the oldest higher learning institution in the USA. It was one of the first universities to secularize its curriculum and student body in the 18th century, and by the 19th century, Harvard had emerged as the central cultural establishment in the USA.

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Mark Morris Davis  (born 27 November 1952)  is director and Avery Family  Professor  of  Immunology  in the Institute for Immunity, Transplantation and Infection at  Stanford University .

Director, Stanford Institute for Immunity, Transplantation and Infection and the Burt and Marion Avery Family professor.

The continent’s role in the global economy depends on development from within.

Why international researchers should be lining up to collaborate with women working in science across Africa.

From infectious disease outbreaks to rising sea levels, there is no shortage of bad news. So it’s easy to forget there are incredible things happening right now in the world of science and technology, directed towards solving those very challenges.

Stanford University School of Medicine is the medical school of Stanford University and is located in Stanford, California. It provides Health Care, Research, Education

Science enthusiasts from all walks of life are invited to attend this public series of short, interactive talks from  award-winning early-career UK scientists .  These young researchers are at the frontlines of research that will shape the future of our lives over the next century.

The   Buck Institute for Research on Aging   is an independent biomedical research institute that researches aging and   age-related disease .   The mission of the Buck Institute is to extend the healthy years of life. The Buck Institute is one of nine centers for aging research of the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research.

The  Buck  is a place for education. Our mission includes training the next generation of  aging -science researchers and sharing our science with our community.

David Sinclair is a professor at   Harvard University   who has been studying aging for the better part of his academic career. Dr. David Sinclair’s main research interest is the  epigenetics of aging , with a focus on epigenetic reprogramming of aging (e.g.  reversing aging  via Yamanaka factors), NAD+ metabolism and sirtuins, and NAD+ precursors like  NR  and  NMN .

Harvard Professor working on aging. Author of Lifespan and co-host of the Lifespan Podcast.

Harvard professor and author of Lifespan, working to to extend the healthy lifespan of people and other animals

David Andrew Sinclair   AO   (born June 26, 1969) [2]   is an   Australian   biologist   who is a professor of   genetics   and co-director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research at   Harvard Medical School . [3]   He is known for his research on   aging   with a focus on   epigenetics . He is an officer of the   Order of Australia   (AO). Sinclair has appeared in  Time  magazine,  The New York Times ,  The Charlie Rose Show ,  60 Minutes ,  Boston  magazine,  The Washington Post ,  The Economist ,  TED  and  The Joe Rogan Experience .

A nation’s scientists took to social media in response to criticism of their research, with surprising results.