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Designing And Implementing A Novel Graduate Program To Develop Transdisciplinary Leaders In Urban Sustainability, Megan M. Wallen, Ingrid Guerra-Lopez, Louay Meroueh, Rayman Mohamed, Andrea Sankar, Pradeep Sopory, Ryan Watkins, Donna R. Kashian

Biological Sciences Faculty Research Publications

Urban settings, where >50% of the world's population resides, are increasingly faced with environmental challenges that threaten their sustainability. Aging infrastructure, water and air pollution, and increasing recognition of environmental injustices highlight the need for professionals to employ complex scientific reasoning across disciplines where they can effectively address the multifaceted issues of urban sustainability. Here we present an innovative model for preparing the next generation of public, private, and academic leaders to address complex problems in urban sustainability. Specifically, we outline the design and implementation of an integrated, adaptable graduate training program, with the goals of science leadership, curriculum relevancy, …

S1: The Maine Question Podcast Season 1 Trailer, Ron Lisnet

The Maine Question

This podcast series will engage in a pursuit of knowledge on topics ranging from the nanoscale to the polar icecaps and everything in between.

The world can be complex, fascinating and daunting all at the same time.

The Maine Question will explore ways to navigate and make sense of today’s world.

We’ll look at how UMaine researchers and students do what they do, what it means for Maine and the world, and why they are passionate about their work.

Six Ouachita Science Students Selected To Present At National Conference On Undergraduate Research, Madison Creswell, Ouachita News Bureau

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Six Ouachita Baptist University students from the Patterson School of Natural Sciences were selected to present their independent research projects at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) held at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Ga., April 11-13. NCUR is a biennial event that brings together students, faculty and academic professionals interested in the improvement and promotion of undergraduate research.

Newsroom: Veteran Projo Columnist To Join Rwu 9/12/2016, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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Ouachita Professor Among Panelists On Oct. 27 Science Café Little Rock, Ouachita News Bureau

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Dr. Lori Hensley, the J.D. Patterson Chair of Biology at Ouachita Baptist University, will be among featured panelists at tonight's Science Café Little Rock. Highlighting "Novel Cancer Treatments," panelists will discuss promising research avenues and current cancer treatments.

Ouachtia Science Students Earn Top Honors At Arkansas Inbre Conference, Ouachita News Bureau

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Three students from Ouachita Baptist University's J.D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences were recognized for their research at the recent 2015 Arkansas IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Conference in Fayetteville, Ark. Nearly 200 students from across the state competed.

Ouachita Students Present Scientic Research At National Conference, Mckenzie Cranford, Ouachita News Bureau

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Four students from Ouachita Baptist University and their faculty mentors recently participated in the annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), the premier national research meeting for undergraduates, in Lexington, Ky.