Tag: Education

Observatorio Rubin acerca el universo al público

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El Observatorio Vera C. Rubin lanzó hoy su programa de Educación y Extensión Pública, marcando por primera vez la integración entre una importante instalación astronómica de próxima generación, con un programa de divulgación integral y totalmente financiado por la Fundación Nacional de Ciencias de Estados Unidos (NSF) en su fase de construcción. Una vez que Rubin comience sus operaciones científicas a fines de 2024, producirá un estudio completo del cielo del hemisferio sur para estudiar la materia oscura y los cambios que se aprecian en el universo. Rubin compartirá esta aventura con el público.

Summer learning loss could be alleviated by community schools, expert says

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Summer learning loss is a huge issue across K-12 education, and it’s especially concerning for youth from low-income families, who don’t benefit from summer enrichment activities, and fall behind as a result. Laura Bronstein, founding director of Binghamton University Community…

Study finds school improvement plan (SIP) templates continue to be enacted out of compliance rather than as mechanism for spurring and sustaining improvement efforts in schools

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Resources for school improvement efforts, such as school improvement plan (SIP) templates, can espouse governmental entities’ perspectives on and requirements and recommendations for the school improvement planning process. These resources, in turn, can influence how educators enact school improvement efforts generally and the school improvement planning process specifically.

Chula’s Faculty of Dentistry Continues to Standout as the Only Thai Institution in the World’s TOP 70 and Second in ASEAN in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

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With its outstanding contribution to research, creative innovations, advancements and developments, the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 has, for the first time, placed the Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University in the world’s TOP 70 for Dentistry. The university is also ranked 2nd in ASEAN and the 1st in Thailand.

CHULA THE HERO

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At Chulalongkorn University, we are dedicated to develop innovations to address social concerns and create a better society. Our focus is to work towards the knowledge transfer and well-being for Thailand and the world. Learn more about our Heroes, their inspiration, developments, innovations and impact.

PMCU Promotes “THESIS PROJECT 2023” — Art Thesis Exhibition

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The Property Management of Chulalongkorn University (PMCU) invites all those interested to the Art thesis exhibition “THESIS PROJECT 2023.” This exhibition provides a platform for the younger generation to showcase their perspectives and pave the way to actualize their dreams through various works, including designs, creative activities, and arts exhibitions. The event is open for the public from April to May 2023 at SIAMSCAPE, Lido Connect, and the area CU Centenary Park.

Chula Research Team Ready to Present Their Inventions and Innovations at the 34th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2023)

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Chula research team is ready to present their inventions and innovations at the 34th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2023), which will be held from May 11 to 13, 2023 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center Hall 1-4, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Kids Day returns to Sandia post pandemic with record attendance

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Nearly 2,000 kids filled Sandia National Laboratories’ Albuquerque site, and another 200 filled the Livermore, California site, to see the cool things their parents and relatives do as part of Kids Day, the highest attendance ever recorded. It’s the first time Sandia has opened its gates like this since the pandemic hit, allowing a day of learning and exploration for kids invited by Sandia employees.

Can Recruiting International Nurses Address the U.S. Nursing Shortage?

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The United States is facing a nursing staffing crisis, with high turnover rates exacerbated by poor management practices. To address this issue, some healthcare organizations and policymakers have turned to recruiting internationally educated nurses, but this alone is not a sustainable solution.

Do Your Homework to Prep for the 2023 and 2024 Eclipses

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This year and next, Americans will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness two solar eclipses as both will be visible throughout the continental U.S. Both occurrences promise to be remarkable events and teachable moments but preparation is essential. In The Physics Teacher, astronomer Douglas Duncan of the University of Colorado provides a practical playbook to help teachers, students, and the general public prepare for the eclipse events. He also shares ways to fundraise for schools and organizations and guidance for safe eclipse-viewing.

UC Irvine’s graduate programs shine in U.S. News & World Report rankings

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Highlighted by the program in education, nine fields of advanced study at the University of California, Irvine placed in the nation’s top 20 among public universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 graduate school rankings, published online today, marking UCI as one of the leading locations in the country for students to pursue graduate degrees.

Binghamton University receives $9.3 million in federal funding to train school-based mental health professionals

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The U.S. Department of Education has awarded two 5-year awards, totalling $9.3 million, to Binghamton University Community Schools (BUCS) to expand mental health services in New York’s Southern Tier as part of its Mental Health Service Provider Demonstration Grant Program.

Chulalongkorn University Holds the “Chula Health Care Body & Mind” Fest

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The Center for Safety, Health and Environment of Chulalongkorn University (SHECU), Chulalongkorn University Health Service Center, the Physical Resources Management, the Department of Physical Therapy at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, the Department of Industrial Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, the Center for Psychological Wellness at the Faculty of Psychology, and Chula Student Wellness have organized the “Chula Health Care Body & Mind” event under the CU Sustainable Well-Being project.

UC Irvine Labor Center opens on campus

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The University of California, Irvine has opened a new campus center that will provide timely and policy-relevant labor research, will educate the next generation of labor and community leaders, and will advance labor and workers’ rights initiatives. Modeled after existing centers at UCLA, UC Berkeley and UC Merced, the UCI Labor Center builds upon previous campus efforts to investigate low-wage worker sectors in Orange County.

Chula Offers a New Dimension to Learning about the Past with “The CU Memorial Hall’s VR Program”

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Chula’s Institute of Thai Studies and the Faculty of Engineering have worked together to create “The CU Memorial Hall’s VR Program” pioneering the learning of history in three-dimensional virtual reality, rendering modernity to the past and instilling a sense of fun in the new generation.

FAU New Home to Award-winning Website ‘The Invading Sea’

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The Invading Sea, an award-winning website featuring content on climate change in Florida, now has a new home at FAU. The Invading Sea was founded in 2018 as a collaboration among the editorial boards of the Miami Herald, Palm Beach Post and Sun Sentinel, with Miami-based public radio station WLRN serving as a news partner. The site will continue to be a nonpartisan source for news and opinion pieces about climate change and other environmental issues in Florida at FAU, while expanding its focus to include more educational content.

University provost calls out anti-woke/trans movement in Florida

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Donald Hall, provost at Binghamton University, State University of New York, just published a powerful op-ed at the Miami Herald that calls out anti-woke/anti-trans policy and hysteria gaining ground in Florida, and calls for those students seeking a positive learning environment…

Call for Papers: The 2nd International Conference on Educational System Management Leadership 2023 (ICESML2023)

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The Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University; Teachers College, Columbia University; Association of Professional Development of Educational Administration (APDEA); and the Research Unit on Transforming Education System for Creating Innovators and Entrepreneurs (TESCIE) are hosting an academic virtual conference entitled “The 2nd International Conference on Educational System Management Leadership 2023 (ICESML2023): Educational Management Design for Global Transformation” on April 28, 2023 from 10.00 A.M.- 4.30 P.M. Bangkok Time (GMT+7).

University of Delaware education expert releases “Making Schools Work: Bringing the Science of Learning to Joyful Classroom Practice”

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“Making Schools Work” offers three case studies of schools, including a statewide system, that are all realizing a 6 Cs approach to learning focused on collaboration, communication, content, critical thinking, creative innovation, and confidence.

Children and researchers envision a sustainable world

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What might life in a circular economy look like? Empa and the St. Gallen University of Teacher Education (PHSG) are collaborating with gifted children to develop visions for a sustainable future and to compile them into an illustrated children’s book. The visions will combine the creativity of children with the expert knowledge of researchers.

Chula Art Education Students Receive Thailand New Gen Inventors Awards and Certificate at Thailand Inventor’s Day 2023

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Congratulations to our award-winning Art Education Students for receiving the Thailand New Gen Inventors Awards (I-new gen award 2023) and certificate at the “Thailand Inventor’s Day 2023”, held on February 4-6, 2023 at the BITEC Exhibition Center.

FAU Harbor Branch Lands U.S. EPA Grant for ‘Hands-on’ Indian River Lagoon Field Trip

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The project will host 125 field trips, which will educate as many as 3,125 socially disadvantaged middle and high school students about Florida’s natural resources and the importance of conserving them.

FAU Teams Up with Shipwreck Park for Underwater Public Project, ‘Wahoo Bay’

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Several years in the making, Wahoo Bay will serve partly as an educational marine park as well as an initiative to restore the natural habitat. Using AI and sensors, FAU engineers and students will deploy automated weather monitoring stations, underwater cameras, vehicles, acoustic and water quality monitoring sensors in Wahoo Bay, a “living” laboratory that provides an immersive experience for visitors while raising awareness of keeping oceans and coral reef systems healthy.

Internships help students create prototypes for career success

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Argonne’s Rapid Prototyping Laboratory is a testing ground for new ideas and new careers in autonomous discovery. Undergraduate and graduate student interns are learning how to automate lab work using robotics and artificial intelligence.

Journey Through the Universe Returns to Hilo Classes

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Journey Through the Universe — a partnership among NSF’s NOIRLab/Gemini, the Hawaiʻi Department of Education Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area, and the TMT International Observatory — returns to its in-person format to share with Hawai‘i students the wonders of the Universe and awareness of careers in science and technology. This year’s exciting program includes classroom presentations, career panels, a teacher workshop and more!

Graduate Admissions for Academic Year 2023

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Chulalongkorn University Graduate School (CUGS) is now accepting applications for Academic Year 2023. Year–round applications are open from 1 February 2023 onwards. Depending on the program, specific dates may apply.

Chula Virtual Open House for 2023 International Graduate Programs

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Join us at our Virtual Open House 2023 to learn more about our international graduate programs (Master’s and Doctoral Programs), the admissions process, and the benefits of studying at Chula.

Kristina Hendrix selected for new position of Vice President for Strategic Communications at The University of Alabama in Huntsville

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has selected Kristina Hendrix to fill the newly created position of Vice President for Strategic Communications. UAH’s newest VP officially began her new role on Feb. 1. She reports directly to UAH President Charles L. Karr, and her focus will be on providing leadership for a comprehensive communications strategy for the University, as well as overseeing the management of the Office of Marketing and Communications. The appointment was approved by The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Compensation Committee.