Bizzopolis Directory - Science

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:21:12 -0700
( American Association for the Advancement of Science ) An undergraduate course that allows students to build mathematical models of biological phenomena -- and to experience a convergence of disciplines with potential in areas ranging from cancer treatment to reforestation -- is the winner of the Science Prize for Inquiry-Based Instruction,
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CWRU class earns Science magazine prize for innovation

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:59:02 -0700
Science magazine has awarded a prize for Inquiry-Based Instruction to a Case Western Reserve University class that melds biology, computer modeling, mathematical analysis and writing.
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SF State biology department receives $1.5 million to support science teaching

Thu, 24 May 2012 03:18:23 -0700
( San Francisco State University ) The San Francisco State University Department of Biology has received a $1.5 million education grant from Howard Hughes Medical Institute to support the faculty as they refine their teaching skills and explore new resources and new ways to assess their students' learning.
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Funding will establish platform technology for emerging synthetic biology field

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:05:11 -0700
( Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council ) The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council will help the UK's world-leading researchers in synthetic biology to establish platform technology in the emerging field with a new grant of almost £5 million. Platform technology is the crucial next step necessary for applications to be produced and commercialized.
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Fish biology offered at WSCC

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:05:16 -0700
Have an interest in fish — and some background in science? Hamdy Helal, West Shore Community College professor of biological sciences, is offering a fish biology course (ZOO 257 51) beginning next week that may be of interest to you.
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EPSRC to help researchers in synthetic biology to establish platform technology

Fri, 25 May 2012 02:43:44 -0700
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) will help the UK's world-leading researchers in synthetic biology to establish platform technology in the emerging field with a new grant of almost -5 million. Platform technology is the crucial next step necessary for applications to be produced and commercialised.
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Girl Scouts: Not just cookies. We want science!

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:03:52 -0700
Girl Scouts are now getting more of what they want...and it's not just cookies.
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Palm Beach County students top state average in biology, geometry end-of-course exams

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:42:03 -0700
Palm Beach County students top state average in biology, geometry end-of-course exams
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The Science of Tasty Tomatoes Lies in the Chemicals

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:52:38 -0700
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists say they've learned why a ripe, homegrown tomato tastes so much better than the bland supermarket variety.
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Reed College biology professor wins prestigious $986,000 National Science Foundation grant

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:05:56 -0700
The National Science Foundation awarded its prestigious Faculty Early Career Development Program grant of $986,000 to Sarah Schaack, a Reed College biology professor who specializes in the genetics of mutation.
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