Researchers have received a $650,000 NSF grant to investigate the cultural dimensions of ecological instability by studying the experiences of vulnerable communities in South Florida and Puerto Rico. Using ethnography, they will capture the nuanced ways in which communities are responding to ecological disruptions. Understanding how cultures adapt to ecological instability can provide valuable insights for communities worldwide, including those in the Caribbean. By documenting and analyzing these responses, researchers can develop and refine strategies to enhance collective survival.
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Chulalongkorn University President’s Distinguished Speakers The 1st Special Lecture on “Leadership in a Disruptive World” by Executive Vice President and Provost from Claremont Graduate University
Chulalongkorn University hosted the 1st Chulalongkorn University President’s Distinguished Speakers on the topic “Leadership in a Disruptive World” on Thursday July 11, 2024, at Next Tech, 4th floor, Siam Paragon.
Orchid Welcomes Distinguished Clinical and Genetics Leaders to its Advisory Boards
Orchid, a reproductive technology company offering the world’s only commercially available whole genome embryo screening, today announced Dr. Amber Cooper, Dr. Roohi Jeelani, and Jerry Lanchbury, Ph.D as new members joining their Medical and Scientific Advisory Board.
Employee surveys may miss out on uncovering toxic leadership practices
Standardized and overly simplistic questionnaires are only scratching the surface of what employees think of their leaders, according to new research from the School of Management at Binghamton University, State University of New York, and negative behavior may be slipping through the cracks.
JLab Welcomes New Experimental Hall Leader
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility has appointed Patrick Carsten Achenbach as the new leader of Jefferson Lab’s Experimental Hall B. The appointment comes after an international search.
SOWING THE SEEDS
At the CSU, equipping students with essential career skills goes hand in hand with instilling a sense of community engagement—and not even a pandemic could stand in the way.
Humble pie: soul food for the best leaders
When it comes to the best leaders, a slice of humble pie might be just what the CEO ordered, as research from the University of South Australia shows that humility is a critical leadership trait for cultivating cohesive, high performing teams.
Changes in political administration come with increased danger of international conflict
A new paper including faculty at Binghamton University suggests that when democratic publics vote out an administration, this change comes with an increase in the danger of undesirable conflict.
Athletes don’t benefit from relying on a coach for too long
Athletes increasingly relying on a coach over the course of a season may be a sign that they aren’t progressing in their development, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Nonprofits benefit from having women on executive board
In the non-profit sector, women comprise the majority of nonprofit employees, while they are still the minority on boards. Having a substantial number of women on boards benefits nonprofits, according to a research team including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
COVID-19 pandemic is the perfect time for outstanding leaders to emerge
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many workplaces to move to online formats, that doesn’t mean strong leadership isn’t important. In fact, times of crises are the perfect time for leaders to emerge, according to Joey Tsai, assistant professor at…