Science In Society

Every Cure Announces Foundational Funding Partners and Major Milestones at Clinton Global Initiative 2023 Meeting

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Every Cure, a non-profit organization committed to unlocking additional diseases and patients that can benefit from existing drugs, announced today at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2023 Meeting, four foundational funding partners. These partnerships with Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Flagship Pioneering, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, and Elevate Prize Foundation will be used to discover new previously und­­­iscovered uses for existing approved drugs by leveraging novel artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

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  • "Together, with our foundational funding partners, we will drive innovation and accelerate the discovery of new treatment options for devastating medical conditions, ultimately transforming the lives of countless individuals."
  • Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), a leading tech and philanthropic organization, is partnering by contributing funding and data science support.
  • In addition to making major discoveries that save lives, Every Cure will need to continue to raise awareness and disseminate findings among stakeholders.
  • For further information or to express interest in partnering with Every Cure, please contact Brent Shaw ( [email protected] , 818-876-2691).

Society for Science Announces Top 300 Scholars in Regeneron Science Talent Search 2021

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Society for Science (the Society) today announced the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2021, the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Society for Science (the Society) today announced the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2021, the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.
  • On January 21, 40 of the 300 scholars will be named Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists.
  • The Regeneron Science Talent Search, a program of Society for Science since 1942, is the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.
  • Through its world-class competitions, including the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, the Broadcom MASTERS, and its award-winning magazine,Science NewsandScience Newsfor Students, Society for Science is committed to inform, educate, and inspire.

Society for Science & the Public President & CEO and Publisher, Science News, Receives 2020 National Science Board Public Service Award

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Society for Science & the Public today announced that the National Science Board (NSB), the governing body of the National Science Foundation, has awarded Maya Ajmera with the 2020 Public Service Award.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Society for Science & the Public today announced that the National Science Board (NSB), the governing body of the National Science Foundation, has awarded Maya Ajmera with the 2020 Public Service Award.
  • Ajmera is President and CEO of the Society for Science & the Public and Publisher of Science News.
  • The Public Service Award is presented to individuals and groups each year that have contributed substantially to increasing public understanding of science and engineering.
  • Society for Science & the Public is dedicated to the achievement of young scientists in independent research and to public engagement in science.

clickworker: Crowdsourcing Provider cracks the Mark of 2 Million Crowdworkers

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Friday, May 15, 2020
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --clickworker In April 2020, the crowdsourcing solution provider passed the two million registered crowd member mark.

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  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --clickworker In April 2020, the crowdsourcing solution provider passed the two million registered crowd member mark.
  • The crowdsourcing specialist clickworker has been characterized by the continual and exponential growth of its Clickworker crowd since its start in 2009.
  • With currently 2.2 million Clickworkers, the company operates one of the world's biggest crowdsourcing platforms.
  • This strengthens the popularity of clickworker.com as well as our sales and our position as a provider in the area of data sourcing," explains Christian Rozsenich.

Science News Media Group Publisher Makes Kid-Friendly Science Journalism and Learning Resources Widely Available During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Friday, March 27, 2020
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Science News for Students and the Science Newsin High Schools Digital Library offer a variety of free, age-appropriate STEM resources for students from 5th through 12th grades, suitable for learning from home.

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  • Science News for Students and the Science Newsin High Schools Digital Library offer a variety of free, age-appropriate STEM resources for students from 5th through 12th grades, suitable for learning from home.
  • "Using Science News for Students and Science News in High Schools, parents and teachers can keep students engaged and learning during this global crisis."
  • Science News Media Group, the media arm of the Society for Science & the Public, has been the lead publisher of science journalism since 1921informing, educating and inspiring people globally for the last 100 years.
  • Society for Science & the Public is dedicated to the achievement of young scientists in independent research and to public engagement in science.

Toshiba & National Science Teaching Association Announce Regional Winners of the 28th Annual ExploraVision Competition

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
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Toshiba and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced the regional winners of the 28th annual ExploraVision program, the largest K-12 science competition designed to build problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration skills that are central to the Next Generation Science Standards.

Key Points: 
  • Toshiba and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced the regional winners of the 28th annual ExploraVision program, the largest K-12 science competition designed to build problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration skills that are central to the Next Generation Science Standards.
  • From climate change, to life-threatening illnesses, grand problems require grand ideas and this years regional winners have risen to the challenge.
  • The Arlington, VA-based National Science Teaching Association is the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence in science teaching and learning, preschool through college.
  • NSTAs membership includes approximately 55,000 science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business representatives, and others involved in science education.

Iconic actor Alan Alda, Scripps Research join forces to bring science communication training to West Coast

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Friday, January 17, 2020
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LA JOLLA, Calif., Jan. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Alan Alda, the Emmy Award-winning actor, director and writer who has become a leading advocate for effective science communication, has partnered with the renowned scientific institute Scripps Research to bring immersive communication training to scientists and medical professionals on the West Coast.

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  • LA JOLLA, Calif., Jan. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Alan Alda, the Emmy Award-winning actor, director and writer who has become a leading advocate for effective science communication, has partnered with the renowned scientific institute Scripps Research to bring immersive communication training to scientists and medical professionals on the West Coast.
  • "Alda Communication Training is thrilled to work with Scripps Research to empower scientists with clear and vivid communication," says Alda, who announced the partnership with Peter Schultz, PhD, president and CEO of Scripps Research.
  • "Scripps Research shares Alan's passion for communicating science and we're pleased to be partnering with him as he brings his transformative training program to the West Coast."
  • Alda Communication Training (ACT) furthers the good work in communication training pioneered by Alan Alda and the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University in New York.

Funding for science research in universities in jeopardy, warns Lords Committee

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Thursday, August 8, 2019
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Lords Science and Technology Committee publish report on Science research funding in universities

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  • Funding for science research in universities in jeopardy, warns Lords Committee
    The Augar Review did not take a holistic approach to the funding of universities and made no attempt to assess the potential impact of its recommended changes in the funding of higher education on the funding of research.
  • Any loss in funding would require universities to divert other income streams to support teaching, reducing the resources available to support research.
  • Lord Patel , Chair of the Committee, said:
    The Augar Review has completely missed the mark by not considering research funding in its review.
  • As the UK is a net beneficiary of EU research funding this amount will be greater than the amount the UK currently contributes to the EU research pot.

Funding for science research in universities in jeopardy, warns Lords Committee

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Thursday, August 8, 2019
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Lords Science and Technology Committee publish report on Science research funding in universities

Key Points: 
  • Funding for science research in universities in jeopardy, warns Lords Committee
    The Augar Review did not take a holistic approach to the funding of universities and made no attempt to assess the potential impact of its recommended changes in the funding of higher education on the funding of research.
  • Any loss in funding would require universities to divert other income streams to support teaching, reducing the resources available to support research.
  • Lord Patel , Chair of the Committee, said:
    The Augar Review has completely missed the mark by not considering research funding in its review.
  • As the UK is a net beneficiary of EU research funding this amount will be greater than the amount the UK currently contributes to the EU research pot.

Alan Alda Receives Honorary Degree At Stony Brook's Largest, Most Diverse Commencement Ceremony

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Saturday, May 25, 2019
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In 2009, you brought your commitment to science education to Stony Brook University, helping to found the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science.

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  • In 2009, you brought your commitment to science education to Stony Brook University, helping to found the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science.
  • The Alda Center empowers scientists to communicate complex topics in engaging ways, helping to facilitate the understanding of scientific information by the public.
  • For the lasting impact you have made on our society, the State University of New York is honored to award you the honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts."
  • Also receiving an honorary degree this year is "Crittercam" inventor and Stony Brook University Marine Sciences master's program alumnus, Greg Marshall, '88.