Since taking office in January, President Joe Biden has reaffirmed his national commitment to scholarly and research integrity, appointing scientists to numerous leadership positions. Educators and experts applaud these nominations and say that elevating intellectual integrity in research and science will also require the combined efforts of academia, industry and …
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DNA Analysis Student’s Forensic Science Research Could Help Speed Up Crime Resolution Process: Rutgers-Camden Campus News
Nidhi sheth By Jeanne Léong Nidhi Sheth decided at a young age to pursue a career in criminology after being inspired by her grandfather, a renowned criminal lawyer from Gujarat, a state on the west coast of India. Now the Rutgers University ‒ Camden PhD The student works to create …
Read More »Public-private partnerships boost science and research efforts
This content is provided by Microsoft. Whenever you hear a federal executive discussing the accomplishments of their agency or office, you almost always hear the same three words: “we’ve partnered with”. Public-private partnerships are ubiquitous across the federal government; agencies rely on contractors for capabilities they themselves do not have …
Read More »For better or worse, COVID-19 puts scientific research in front of more people than ever
COVID-19 has not only changed our personal lives, it has dramatically changed scientific research. In response to the rapid spread of the virus, scientists around the world have had to find new ways to collaborate and solve problems, all at speeds previously thought unimaginable. Indeed, until very recently, the idea …
Read More »UCLA to host “Science, Facts and the Public Debate” webinar on January 14
As the nation prepares for a new presidential administration, UCLA Chancellor Gene Block will host a discussion on the role higher education can play in addressing the urgent crises of our time. The webinar, part of the ongoing UCLA Connections series, is titled “Looking Ahead: Science, Facts and the Public …
Read More »USDA, NASA Sign Agreement to Improve Agricultural and Earth Science Research
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – USDA and NASA have signed an agreement to improve agricultural and earth science research. The US Department of Agriculture says it and NASA have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen their partnership on space assets that benefit life on Earth. According to the USDA, the …
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