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1. IntroductionAgriculture is a multifunctional activity that has the potential to contribute significantly to the social and economic condition of communities and countries. Social agriculture, also referred to as social farming, care…

1. IntroductionAgriculture is a multifunctional activity that has the potential to contribute significantly to the social and economic condition of communities and countries. Social agriculture, also referred to as social farming, care…

March 28, 2024 Uniform, Clear Federal Guidance Will Help Detect Suspicious Sales by Gun and Ammunition Stores Across the Country  Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)…

March 25, 2024 WASHINGTON – Today, March 25, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will be seeking applications to serve on the newly…

1. IntroductionAs global temperatures rise, climate change has become a most persistent, significant, and dynamic challenge for humanity . The adverse impacts of climate change become increasingly apparent with the accumulation of…

This post was written by members of the DLF Digital Accessibility Working Group. The views and opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of…

This post was written by members of the DLF Digital Accessibility Working Group. The views and opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position…

3.1. Whole-Systems ApproachesOrganizations are systems, and they are nested within larger systems. In order to survive, their investments must secure both short- and long-term goals. Bansal and DesJardine argued that sustainability…

by Brigitte Vézina, Jocelyn Miyara, Connor Benedict Uncategorized In February, we hosted a webinar in our Open Culture Live series titled “Maximizing the Value(s) of Open Access in Cultural Heritage Institutions.” In this blog…

A state bill that would help affordable New York housing get built on land owned by religious institutions has expanded its coalition of support to include the Adams administration along with its first Republican backer. The new boosts…

Arun Goel’s resignation leaves the poll body with only one of three mandated officials to conduct the election, due by May.India’s main opposition party has accused the government of “systematic decimation of independent institutions”…

1. IntroductionEver since the first half of the 20th century, we have seen constant shifts on a global scale in the organization of work processes and organizational management. Economic, technological, philosophical, and social changes…

National Science FoundationDirectorate for STEM Education     Division of Undergraduate Education     Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by…

1. IntroductionThe provision of microfinance for the poor in developing countries has received much attention from politicians, economists, development workers and academics, especially since the 1990s, including a special issue…

ATHENS (ILO News) – Urgent action is needed to combat inequalities in the world of work, say Economic and Social Councils and other similar social dialogue institutions (ESCs-SIs). Following a two-day conference in Athens, 23-24…

Upcoming Open Culture Live Webinar: "Maximizing the Value(s) of Open Access in Cultural Heritage Institutions" - Creative Commons Skip to content by Brigitte Vézina, Jocelyn…

Across the research enterprise, organizations face varying challenges with access to research support and service infrastructure. This creates obstacles to widespread participation in national research opportunities. The U.S. National…

LEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scientists stop the motion of atoms to watch electrons move in liquid water.

The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce 170 higher education institutions in 37 states and the District of Columbia have received the designation of Fulbright Top Producing Institution for having the highest number of…

The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce 170 higher education institutions in 37 states and the District of Columbia have received the designation of Fulbright Top Producing Institution for having the highest number of…

NASA has awarded $3.7 million to 11 teams to support new collaborations between the agency and United States institutions not historically part of the agency’s research enterprise. These are the first awards given through a new program…

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The teams are led by faculty at institutions that represent new collaborations for NASA, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration. These include Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities,…

The teams are led by faculty at institutions that represent new collaborations for NASA. These include Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Asian American and Native American Pacific…

Three years ago, on February 4, 2021, President Biden signed the historic National Security Memorandum on Revitalizing America’s Foreign Policy and National Security Workforce, Institutions, and Partnerships (NSM-3).Our…

The terms used throughout the survey have remained relatively unchanged from the FY 1971 survey cycle to the present; however, for the FY 2016 cycle, the definitions of basic research, applied research,…

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supports the work of several nonprofit organizations by allocating funds for projects that will reduce future damage to these institutions. Through its Hazard…

1. IntroductionWater is regarded as a scarce resource, and it is becoming scarcer. Global freshwater use accounts for 3895.5 billion cubic meters per year , and approximately 2 billion people live in water-scarce countries . Among the…

The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced four new members of its Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC), and the president and vice president of the council for 2024. The…

Mountain Shadow Association, a Native American-led nonprofit, has been awarded $750,000 to build the Crow Reservation’s first dedicated healing center for families recovering from substance abuse.…

A new paper published Dec. 19 in Oceanography examines whether U.S. ocean science institutions are recruiting and retaining the diverse cadre of talent needed to address climate change, food security, sustainable development, and other…

Editor’s Note: Recently’s post is by Itamar Ashkenazi and Oded Olsha. Itamar is a staff member of the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology’s Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel, a general surgeon, and a COPE council member. Oded…

Editor’s Note: Today’s post is by Itamar Ashkenazi and Oded Olsha. Itamar is a staff member of the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology’s Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel, a general surgeon, and a COPE council member. Oded…

Alternate Title: “Rochester and Murdoch in Washington, DC“ The Supreme Court is prepared to hear arguments about whether President Trump may be disqualified from 2024 presidential election in several U.S. states just because he…

Thousands of Japanese rescuers, some with sniffer dogs, on Thursday battled rubble and blocked roads as hopes faded for dozens listed as missing three days after a devastating earthquake that killed at least 84.Hundreds of people in more…

Numerous local organizations received grants from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation as part of a $6.5 million distribution to those benefiting social good in Montana. The foundation, started by the co-founder of The Home Depot,…

1. IntroductionIt is currently more dangerous to give birth in the United States (U.S.) than in any other high-income country, with four out of five maternal deaths deemed preventable . Though many public health initiatives have been…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Reps. Meuser (R-PA), Alford (R-MO), and Bean (R-FL) wrote a letter to Acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su,…

Today the U.S. National Science Foundation announced six new academic institutions are being awarded CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service (SFS) grants, an investment of over $16 million toward training the next generation of cybersecurity…

The goals of this program are to support locally relevant research in critical areas of HIV-associated non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at Low- and Middle-Income Country (LMIC) Institutions, to enhance research capacity, and build a…

The goals of this program are to support locally relevant research in critical areas of HIV-associated non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at Low- and Middle-Income Country (LMIC)…

In carrying out the U.S. Government’s efforts to support Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) both in policy and practice, the U.S. Department of State recognized 46 HSIs as “Fulbright HSI Leaders” for their engagement with and…

Date Aired: January 23, 2014A Collaborative Effort of AMS & Second NatureThis webinar, a partnership of Second Nature and the American Meteorological Society (AMS), aims to promote the importance of basic climate science education at…

Date Aired: February 5, 2013An Overview of Opportunities with AMS & Second NatureSecond Nature is partnering with the American Meteorological Society (AMS) to promote the importance of basic climate science education at all colleges and…