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Provost Hu shares his vision for UGA’s academic enterprise

Story source: University of Georgia He is committed to excellence in education, research and service. In the corner of Provost S. Jack Hu’s office in the Administration Building, just to the right of the window overlooking North Campus, is a framed print of elegant Chinese calligraphy. It includes Chinese characters “kaizen,” as well as the names of…

August 14, 20199 minRead time

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Fund for X: Department of Education awards $900K to enhance algebra learning technology

Graspable Inc., an Indiana University-related startup, has received a two-year, $900,000 SBIR Phase II grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences. The company will use the funds to develop Graspable Math Activities. The high-tech, dynamic algebra notation app provides opportunities for students to practice algebra on their laptops and tablets. A video about…

August 5, 20193 minRead time

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Architecture professor receives 2019 Educator of the Year Award

Story source: UCLA Neil Denari, professor of architecture and urban design in the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture, has received the 2019 Educator of the Year Award from the American Institute of Architects Los Angeles Chapter. AIA Los Angeles is an organization dedicated to using the power of architecture to influence the well-being of…

July 29, 20191 minRead time

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Ashley Steffens

Story source: University of Georgia Ashley Steffens, an associate professor in the College of Environment and Design, helps students gain the practical skills they need to be successful in the profession of landscape architecture, which she describes as a fusion of science and art. Where did you earn degrees and what are your current responsibilities…

July 29, 20199 minRead time

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Lauren Coheley

Story source : University of Georgia Lauren Coheley, who will become a Double Dawg with a Ph.D. in foods and nutrition next spring, found her home in Dawson Hall when she first step foot on campus. Now she’s on a clear path to become a professor, pass along her knowledge and mentor others. Hometown: Brookhaven, Georgia…

July 29, 201915 minRead time

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Crowdfunding: why campaign backers distrust round numbers

Story source: Imperial college More accurate crowdfunding targets increase confidence and reduce sense of risk Though it has existed in some form for centuries, modern crowdfunding can be thought of as beginning with the launch of Kickstarter in 2009. In the 10 years since, projects have amassed huge amounts through crowdfunding. These successes, however, don’t tell…

July 26, 20197 minRead time

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Successful fundraising year pushes UGA beyond goals

Story source: UGA TODAY UGA campaign approaches final year with third consecutive $200M+ year Fundraising efforts for the University of Georgia continue to exceed expectations, with donors contributing $224 million in new gifts and pledges in fiscal year 2019. This year’s giving drove the Commit to Georgia Campaign beyond two major goals: raising $1.2 billion and creating 400 Georgia…

July 24, 20194 minRead time

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STEM Enrichment activities have no impact on exam results

Story source: University of Exeter Enrichment activities to encourage pupils to study science and technology subjects have made no difference to their performance in mathematics exams, new research shows. Data shows children who didn't take part in the activities, run and funded by various governments, private companies and charities, did just as well in GCSE…

July 19, 20194 minRead time

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How augmented reality affects people’s behavior

Story source: Stanford University As major technology firms race to roll out augmented reality products, Stanford researchers are learning how it affects people’s behavior – in both the physical world and a digitally enhanced one. The photo shows an actor in place of a research participant and what they experienced during one of the studies.…

July 19, 20197 minRead time

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New low-cost thermoelectric material works at room temperature

Story source: University of Houston Has your steering wheel been too hot to touch this summer? A new thermoelectric material reported in the journal Science could offer relief. The widespread adoption of thermoelectric devices that can directly convert electricity into thermal energy for cooling and heating has been hindered, in part, by the lack of materials that…

July 19, 20195 minRead time

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