ALISO VIEJO, California, Nov. 6 (TNSres) -- The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses issued the following news release: * * * Study in American Journal of Critical Care examines parents' post-discharge perceptions of miscommunication during their child's hospital stay * * * Perceptions of miscommunication with clinicians are significantly associated with the stress level reported by parents whose child was hospitalized, according to a study published in American Journal of Critical C  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: A study published in Nature by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine changes the way we understand memory. Until now, memories have been explained by the activity of brain cells called neurons that respond to learning events and control memory recall. The Baylor team expanded this theory by showing that non-neuronal cell types in the brain called astrocytes - star-shaped cells - also store memories   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 6 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Posted by Mary-Lou Watkinson on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in News Story, Profiles. The image of a writer often conjures up visions of an author sequestered away crafting the perfect poem or buried under stacks of paper finishing their next novel. However, award-winning poet and Gertrude Conaway Professor of English Major Jackson believes it is a deeply collaborative process that relies heavily on community. "I  more

PASADENA, California, Nov. 6 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: William B. Bridges, the Carl F Braun Professor of Engineering, Emeritus, died on November 1, 2024, at the age of 89. Bridges was best known for his invention of the argon ion laser, which is still used today to treat diabetic retinopathy, in DNA sequencing, and to help increase the power of other lasers, for example. Bridges was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 29, 1934, in Inglewood, California  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Nov. 5 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies that make Minnesota a freer, more prosperous and better-governed state, issued the following commentary on Nov. 4, 2024: * * * Golden Turkey Nominee: DEI Employees in Walz Administration Written by Bill Walsh It's Turkey Time! Golden Turkey, that is. Today we begin to unveil the four projects that will make up the nominees for American Ex  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Lasting pain is linked to anxiety and how much two brain regions talk about the injury * * * After only one to three days of a whiplash injury, scientists can predict which patients will develop chronic pain based on the extent of cross "talk" between two regions of the brain, and the person's anxiety level after the injury, according to a new Northwestern Medi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 7 -- CNN issued the following news: * * * Best Night in Nearly Four Years on TV in P2+ and P25-54 Nearly 14 Million Streamed CNN's Election Broadcast 67 Million Come to CNN.com to Engage With Results Highest Day of CNN Max Viewership Since Launch * * * Washington, DC - (November 6, 2024) - CNN's comprehensive coverage of Election Night in America brought in strong and significant results across television, streaming and digital platforms as audiences came to CNN for  more

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 7 -- The Colorado Education Association issued the following commentary on Nov. 6, 2024: * * * Embracing Opportunity: One CEA Member's Unexpected Journey to the Democratic National Convention By Sydney Breakfield When the Colorado delegates were being chosen for the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) held in Chicago, a friend asked Denver Classroom Teachers Association (DCTA) member Rasheeda Ouedraogo if she would consider running, given her continued involvemen  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Nov. 7 -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2024: * * * Key Q3 2024 Highlights * Revenue: $807M * Adj. Revenue(1): $781M * Pre-tax Income: $159M * Adj. EBITDA Margin(1): 4.1% * New Business Signings ACV(2): $111M * Net ARR Activity Metric(2) (TTM): $46M * * * Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-led business process solutions and services company, today announced its t  more

PUEBLO, Colorado, Nov. 7 -- Colorado State University Pueblo campus issued the following news release: Colorado State University Pueblo is excited to announce a special lecture featuring renowned author, activist, and distinguished university professor Dr. Yolanda Broyles-Gonzalez. The event, titled "Manifesting Aztlan in Higher Education," will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the CSU-Pueblo Library, LARC 109. Dr. Broyles-Gonzalez is celebrated for her   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: A prototype F-16 Fight Falcon cockpit collapsible ladder for agile combat employment and contingency operations emerged as the 2024 Spark Tank winner following presentation and judging at the Pentagon on Oct. 30. Spark Tank is the flagship competition in which innovators from across the Department of the Air Force pitch their ideas to a panel of top l  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Embargoed until 7 a.m. CT/8 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2024 Robert A. Harrington, M.D., FAHA, the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, will receive the 2024 Chairman's Award at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024. The meeting, Nov. 16-18, 2024, in Chicago, is a premier global exchange of the latest s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: By Tech. Sgt. Nick Koetz, Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- A prototype F-16 Fighting Falcon cockpit collapsible ladder for agile combat employment and contingency operations emerged as the 2024 Spark Tank winner following presentation and judging at the Pentagon, Oct. 30. Spark Tank is the flagship competition in which innovators from across the Department of the Air Force pitch their ideas  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Embargoed until 7 a.m. CT/8 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2024 Jane W. Newburger, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA, who is the associate chair for academic affairs in the department of cardiology at Boston Children's Hospital and the Commonwealth Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, both in Boston, will receive the 2024 Eugene Braunwald Academic Mentorship Award  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Embargoed until 7 a.m. CT/8 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2024 Roderic I. Pettigrew, Ph.D., M.D., FAHA, the endowed Robert A. Welch Professor of Medicine, and former inaugural dean of the School of Engineering Medicine at Texas A&M University in Houston, will be recognized with the 2024 Research Achievement Award at the American Heart Association's Scientific Se  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Embargoed until 7 a.m. CT/8 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2024 Silvi Shah, M.D., M.S., has been selected to be recognized with the 2024 Dr. Nanette K. Wenger Research Goes Red(r) Award at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024. Dr. Shah is an associate professor of nephrology and hypertension at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Embargoed until 7 a.m. CT/8 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2024 Virginia J. Howard, Ph.D., FAHA, distinguished professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in Birmingham, Alabama, will receive this year's Population Research Prize at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024. The meeting, Nov. 16-18, 2024, in Chicago, is a premier gl  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news: By Rachel Kremen Researchers are perfecting processes to grow high-quality diamond material reliably and efficiently Researchers are developing new ideas about the best ways to make lab-grown diamonds while minimizing other forms of carbon, such as soot. These diamonds aren't destined for rings and necklaces, though. These are the kinds that are needed for the computers, optics  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. -- A Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) engineer recently earned the title of the command's 2024 Supervisor of the Year for his efforts to improve productivity, efficiency and team morale by emphasizing open communication, employee empowerment and work-life balance. Naval Aviation Systems Command (NAVAIR) recognized FRCE Supervisor of the Year Mi  more

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Nov. 6 -- GP Strategies, a talent transformation provider, issued the following news release: GP Strategies is expanding its sales training and enablement offerings by integrating intelligent automation with high-quality training to help sales organizations accelerate sales cycles and improve performance. This enhanced offering changes how sales teams operate by using automation, CRM integration, and AI-driven performance tools. It includes a comprehensive library of resear  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, narrowly defeating Vice President Kamala Harris and flipping key battleground states. Trump has capitalized on voter concerns over economic pressures, immigration, and foreign policy to galvanize support across demographics. With Republican control of the Senate and a coalition of loyalists, Trump has made his policy goals known, from large-scale   more

SUNNYVALE, California, Nov. 6 -- Infinera, a provider of intelligent transport networks, issued the following news release: San Jose, Calif. - November 5, 2024, 4:03 p.m. ET - Infinera Corporation (NASDAQ: INFN) today released financial results for its third quarter ended September 28, 2024. GAAP revenue for the quarter was $354.4 million compared to $342.7 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $392.4 million in the third quarter of 2023. GAAP gross margin for the quarter was 39.8% compar  more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: By Cameron Porter, 405th AFSB Public Affairs Officer CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - The Army's Logistics Civil Augmentation Program, or LOGCAP, provides vital life support to Soldiers and Army Civilians at nearly 100 forward sites across 26 countries and five continents. One southeastern European country the 405th Army Field Support Brigade provides LOGCAP services to is Kosovo. There, four sites are s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The National Association of Black Journalists issued the following news on Nov. 6, 2024: NABJ mourns the loss of beloved news anchor Chauncy Glover, who was honored with the NABJ Angelo B. Henderson Community Service Award in 2016 for his impact beyond journalism. Known nationally as a champion for mentoring youth and reinvesting in communities, Glover was also a past recipient of NABJ's Salute to Excellence Award. Glover, 39, passed Tuesday, prompting NABJ members worldw  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: One of the few constants at American Nuclear Society national meetings is the recognition of exceptional individuals in the nuclear community. ANS President Lisa Marshall has named this season's award recipients, who will receive recognition at the upcoming Winter Conference and Expo in Orlando, Fla. ANS also announces the winners of awards presented by the Society's professional divisions. The  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Nov. 7 -- The National Institutes of Health National Human Genome Research Institute issued the following news: It's been a hectic and productive autumn for both me and NHGRI! Last month, I was delighted to give talks at two major meetings. First, I spoke at the 3rd International Conference for Newborn Sequencing in New York City; followed by a symposium in Toronto associated with the presentation of the 2024 Canada Gairdner Awards, which this year recognized the work of sev  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 7 -- Native Public Media issued the following news: The Phoenix Indian Center proudly announces the winners of its 2024 Arizona American Indian Excellence in Leadership Awards. Awards are given in nine categories for nominees who demonstrate dedication, leadership, and commitment to the advancement and development of the cultural, educational, social, economic, or political welfare of the American Indian Community. Winners in the following categories include: * Kent C. W  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: NBCUniversal joined the 34th Annual EMA Awards, an annual celebration of sustainable production and environmental messaging in media, hosted by the Environmental Media Association. This year, NBCUniversal took home three awards for on-screen storylines: Universal Pictures' Twisters for Feature Film, Universal Television's Hacks for the Paul Junger Witt Comedy Award, and Bravo's Top Chef for Reality Series. Ano  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 6 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Nominations are now open for Vanderbilt's top faculty awards, which demonstrate the university's appreciation for and commitment to excellence. All faculty are eligible to submit nominations, which are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Faculty are not eligible to be nominated for awards they have previously won. (Past winners are mentioned in this news story and posted online.) Read more about the awards  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 6 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Model developed in study will pave way for more discovery about important but mysterious process * * * By Angela Yeager Multiple sclerosis, a neuroinflammatory disease that affects nearly 3 million people worldwide, causes a loss of myelin, the fatty sheath that covers nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Chronic loss of the protective myelin harms neurons. This damage leads to   more

LONDON, England, Nov. 7 -- The National Union of Journalists issued the following news: * * * The deadline for entries is 24 March 2024, find out more about the eligibility and judging criteria. * * * The Orwell Society/NUJ Young Journalists Award offers a cash prize and NUJ membership to the winner of two categories: columns and reviews. Winners and Runners up receive free one year membership of The Orwell Society, so don't delay in submitting an entry for the prestigious award. To enter y  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2024: * * * Success of pilot study led to $3.1 million NIH grant * * * Pregnant women with obesity face an increased risk of complications, including the need for a cesarean section, which carries its own set of risks. A University of Oklahoma physician-researcher recently earned a $3.1 million National Institutes of Health grant to lead a multicenter national clinical trial studying   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 6 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Alum and Political Leader to Recount His Journey to the Graduating Class: From the National Treasure to Fighting Injustice Through Politics * * * The honorable Mayor Edward C. Gainey, the first African American to serve as mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, will be the keynote speaker for Morgan State University's 11th Fall Commencement Ceremony. Mayor Gainey, who graduated from Morgan in 19  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2024: Last week, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19), members of the House Committee on Ways and Means, introduced the Enhancing Hospice Oversight and Transparency Act to restore integrity in the hospice benefit. The bill will increase transparency of data and selection processes, reduce payment for non-compliance, and boost public awareness of data reporti  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Oleg Igoshin (left) and Jonathon DeBonis (Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University)A team of Rice University bioengineers has developed a mathematical model that clarifies why interleukin-12 (IL-12) a potent immune-boosting protein that holds promise for cancer treatment loses effectiveness over time when used as an immunotherapeutic. The research challenges long-held assumptions about IL-12's behavior in the body and of  more

PASADENA, California, Nov. 6 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: "I grew up in Highland Park. When I came back to Los Angeles in 2015, I saw businesses I'd frequented closing suddenly. Legacy Latino businesses were being forced out through drastic rent increases and other means. "So, in 2016, when the neighborhood council was looking for a new board member, I said, 'Let's go.' Highland Park should have the same access to beneficial places, cultural activities, a  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 6 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Five University of Wyoming students are the latest Cheney First Gen Abroad Scholars cohort members. In conjunction with National First-Generation College Celebration Day Friday, Nov. 8, UW's Education Abroad announced the recipients who were selected from a pool of applicants based on their demonstrated commitment to efforts toward planning a future study abroad program at UW. Since its inception in 2020,  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 7 -- The National Arts Centre issued the following news release: * * * Jill Barber, Jeremy Dutcher, Pierre Lapointe, Lisa LeBlanc, Dominique Fils-Aime, Elisapie, Mary Ancheta Quartet, the NAC Orchestra and others will represent Canada on the world stage * * * The National Arts Centre (NAC) is proud to present a powerful line-up of performing artists at World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai in Japan, through a partnership with Global Affairs Canada and its Canada Pavilion experi  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, Nov. 7 -- The National Film Board of Canada issued the following news release: * * * Distinguished NFB animator Torill Kove honoured at Vancouver's SPARK ANIMATION. * * * Vancouver - Oscar-winning animator Torill Kove was honoured in Vancouver by SPARK ANIMATION, Western Canada's largest celebration of animation, presented by the Spark Computer Graphics Society. Torill Kove received the festival's Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions t  more

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: University at Buffalo nursing faculty member Carleara Weiss is continuing her work on sleep health with a new National Institutes of Health grant to examine the relationship among biomarkers of neurodegeneration, sleep disturbances and cognitive decline. With a $747,000 grant from the National Institute on Aging, Weiss, PhD, assistant professor of nursing, will stud  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Nov. 7 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: UC Santa Cruz has been awarded a 2024 Catalyst Grant Award to support the campus's climate action initiatives. Each year, Second Nature, a nonprofit working to accelerate climate action in higher education, provides a total of $75,000 in funding through its America Is All In project. UCSC is one of eleven colleges and universities selected to receive grants of up to $7,500 this year. The   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 7 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * $1 million federal cooperative agreement launches team to generate suppliers of microchip materials and create highly trained workforce * * * The University of Missouri-Kansas City on behalf of the University of Missouri System has received a $1 million 24-month federal cooperative agreement to lead the development of a microelectronics hub across Missouri and Kansas. The $999,48  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Embargoed until 7 a.m. CT/8 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2024 Katherine A. Gallagher, M.D., FAHA, the Leland Ira Doan Research Professor of Surgery and vice chair of basic and translational science at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, will be awarded the 2024 Joseph A. Vita Award at the American Heart Association's Scientific Ses  more

DENTON, Texas, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: The University of North Texas continues to spread its wings internationally as part of the Fulbright program, the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange program. UNT has been named a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader for the third year in a row. The designation from the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs recognizes HSIs for demon  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 6 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Emma Jacobsen Emma Jacobsen, a Cheyenne senior in the University of Wyoming College of Business, is the recipient of the inaugural scholarship funded by the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation. Jacobsen is pursuing a bachelor's degree in business with a focus in finance and management, and a specialization in hospitality. "I am deeply grateful to receive this scholarship," Jacobsen says. "The assistance  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, Nov. 5 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark will be on stage at Ball State University's Emens Auditorium for a conversation with distinguished Ball State Alumnus David Letterman on Monday, December 2 at 7:00 pm. The conversation is part of the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series, which was established by the university in 2008. The former Late Show host will interview Ms. Clark, who  more