Related NewsState does a better job crafting a strategy for science and technology jobs (The Providence Journal)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:34:10 GMT A new study shows that the state is doing better in crafting a strategy to attract science and technology jobs. More... State does a better job crafting a strategy for science and technology jobs (The Providence Journal)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:07:45 GMT PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island continues its rise in the rankings of states positioning themselves to make science and technology the driving forces of their economies. More... EIAST proposes formation of national authority for science and technology in UAE (AME Info)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:57:28 GMT The Director General of the Emirates Institute for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST), Ahmed Obaid Al Mansoori has highlighted the vital need of establishing an integrated National Science Authority, during his participation as a keynote speaker during the Global Space Technology Forum, held on 16- 18 November in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. More... U.S. Department of Labor awards $10 million to projects promoting careers in science, technology, engineering and math (U.S. Department of Labor)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:18:41 GMT WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced five awards worth nearly $10 million to build regional workforce investment system capacity to support careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). More... The Science, Technology, and Products of Barley for Food and Health (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:20:00 GMT DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Barley for Food and Health: Science, Technology, and Products" to their offering. More... Ottawa to spend $9.9B on science, tech this year (CTV.ca)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:10:18 GMT Statistics Canada reports the federal government will spend about $9.9 billion on science and technology this fiscal year. More... DOST awards 155 Filipino student winners in int"l math, science tilts (GMA News)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:21:50 GMT MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday awarded 155 Filipino high school students for winning in various international math and science competitions. More... Ottawa to spend $9.9B on science, tech this year (CTV.ca)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:08:55 GMT OTTAWA -- Statistics Canada reports the federal government will spend about $9.9 billion on science and technology this fiscal year. That's a decline of about three per cent in current dollars from 2007-08, and the first decline after five years of increases. More... Nigeria: Stakeholders, Nislt Canvass for Adequate Funding of Science Laboratories (AllAfrica.com)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:40:45 GMT IN order to enable institutional laboratories contribute meaningfully to the realisation of the seven-point agenda of the present administration, stakeholders of education and the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT) have reiterated the need for government to properly fund institutional laboratories in the country. More... Obama as a 'science president' (The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT If he is to satisfy the disparate, eager hopes of Americans, Barack Obama needs to wear more hats than Queen Elizabeth II. One of them will be as a "science president," supporting basic research and science education that will benefit the public good long after he leaves office. More... |