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Higher Education Under Assault - Spotlight on IIE’s Scholar Rescue Fund

At the May 2016 meeting of the CHR, James King, IIE-SRF Assistant Director, spoke to CHR members about IIE-SRF’s work, including its vital support of Syrian scholars during the 21st century’s worst humanitarian crisis.




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National Academies Gulf Research Program Opens New Funding Opportunity to Advance Safety Culture in the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry

The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today announced it will award up to $10 million through a new funding opportunity to support research projects that will advance understanding and facilitate improvement of safety culture in the offshore oil and gas industry.




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International Meeting Explores How to Fund Science for Sustainability

The United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development lays out a range of ambitious goals for global development, from achieving food security to combating climate change to making the world’s cities sustainable.




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National Academies’ Roundtable on Aligning Incentives for Open Science Receives Grant from Arcadia Fund

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have been awarded a grant for $100,000 from Arcadia — a charitable fund of Lisbet Rausing and Peter Baldwin — to support the work of the Academies’ Roundtable on Aligning Incentives for Open Science.




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U.S. Bioeconomy Is Strong, But Faces Challenges - Expanded Efforts in Coordination, Talent, Security, and Fundamental Research Are Needed

The U.S. is a clear leader in the global bioeconomy landscape, but faces challenges from decentralized leadership, inadequate talent development, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, stagnant investment in fundamental research, and international competition, according to Safeguarding the Bioeconomy, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.




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Increasing Women’s Representation in STEMM Fields Will Require Culture Change Driven by Systemic Actions by Higher Education Institutions, Funding Agencies, Congress

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine urges systemic action to change the culture in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine) to address the underrepresentation of women in these fields.




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U.S. Funding for World Health Organization Should Not Be Interrupted During COVID-19 Pandemic, Say Presidents of the NAS, NAE, and NAM

It is critical for the U.S. to continue its funding for the World Health Organization in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic given the WHO’s lead role in coordinating an international response, especially in developing countries.




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NAM President Victor Dzau Joins World Leaders at May 4 Event on Coronavirus Response Funding

National Academy of Medicine President Victor J. Dzau will provide remarks on behalf of the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board during a virtual event on May 4 to launch an online pledging effort, the Coronavirus Global Response.




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Gulf Research Program Announces $25 Million in Funding to Improve Forecasts of Ocean Dynamics in the Gulf of Mexico

The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine announced a $25 million funding opportunity for researchers interested in improving operational forecasts of ocean dynamics in the Gulf of Mexico for reduction of risk in offshore energy exploration and production.




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To Achieve Health Equity, Leverage Nurses and Increase Funding for School and Public Health Nursing, Says New Report

Nursing in the next 10 years will demand a larger, more diversified workforce prepared to provide care in different settings, to address the lasting effects of COVID-19, to break down structural racism and the root causes of poor health, and to respond to future public health emergencies, says a new report from the National Academy of Medicine.




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Environmental Resilience of Transportation Infrastructure Should Be Assessed for All Federally Funded Projects, Says New Report

Congress should consider requiring all projects that are candidates for federal funding undergo resilience assessments to account for natural hazards and the changing risks stemming from climate change.




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Realizing the Promise of Biological Physics Requires a Multipronged Approach to Education, Funding, and Workforce, Says New Report

The emergence of biological physics as a field has had an impact on artificial intelligence, synthetic biology, the global response to COVID-19, and more. A new report outlines research directions and recommends ways federal agencies and universities can help strengthen the field’s future.




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New Report Proposes Criteria the Department of Defense Could Use to Determine Whether a College or University that Hosts a Confucius Institute May Receive DOD Funding

Confucius Institutes are Chinese government-funded language and culture centers located worldwide. A new report proposes a set of criteria for the U.S. Department of Defense to consider in developing a waiver process that would potentially allow U.S. institutions of higher education to receive DOD funding while hosting a Confucius Institute.




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Gaps in the Systems That Support NIH-Funded Research Using Nonhuman Primates Are Undermining U.S. Biomedical Research and Public Health Readiness, Says New Report

Research funded by NIH that uses nonhuman primates is critical to the nation’s ability to respond adequately to public health emergencies and carry out high-impact biomedical research, but gaps in the systems that support research using these animal models are undermining national health emergency readiness.




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Search startup Perplexity AI valued at $520 mln in funding from Bezos, Nvidia

The round was led by venture capital firm IVP and valued the company at about $520 million, according to the company. NEA, NVIDIA, Databricks, and Bessemer Venture Partners also participated in the round.




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The fundamental chemistry of baking cookies, part 2

A recent inquiry to the American Bakers Association (ABA) asked what the purpose of emulsifiers are in a bakery formula.




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Stacy's Pita Chips draws attention to funding gap faced by women founders

Stacy's Rise Pies, available now through Thanksgiving, aim to help drive awareness of the disparity in funding for women business owners.




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Final Boss Sour secures $3M in seed funding

The capital infusion will be used to scale up inventory, hire key operational staff, and broaden its network of creators and brand ambassadors.




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The fundamental chemistry of baking cookies

One of the concepts often overlooked in the baking industry is that baking is really fundamental chemistry in action.




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David raises $10M in seed funding for bars

David Co-Founders Peter Rahal, founder of protein snacks brand Rxbar, and Zach Ranen, former investor and founder of Raize, bring extensive experience to their latest venture.




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$10.5M in gov funding available to support mine safety, health training, education

Grant applications must be submitted by August 20, 2024, and grants will be awarded on or before Sept. 30, 2024.




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OSHA announces $11.7M in funding for safety, health training

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced $11.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to support training and education for workers and employers. The goal is to help identify and prevent workplace safety and health hazards.  




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$10.5M in funding available to support mine safety, health training, education

MSHA will award these grants as part of its fiscal year 2023 State Grants program.




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eCommerce benefits from fundamental shift within consumers

More and more shoppers today are exploring the eCommerce channel for beverage purchases as awareness and accessibility are making it easier to navigate.




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Frugal Flyer Releases FlyerFunds Loyalty Program

Frugal Flyer, a blog dedicated to traveling the world on a budget, has released its FlyerFunds Loyalty Program. This program gives Canadians extra cash back for signing up for financial products through the FlyerFunds Rebate program.




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Maya Global Solutions Launches Crowdfunding Campaign on StartEngine




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A Timely Solution for Families That Can't Wait Weeks for Their Tax Refunds

Coming through for consumers when the IRS is too slow




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THE RIVERSIDE HAWKS ATHLETIC PROGRAM CELEBRATES 63 -YEARS OF EXCELLENCE AT THEIR ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA

Groundbreaking American businesswoman Sheila Johnson to present key award at this year's gala, hosted by award-winning journalist and CBS-2 News Anchor Maurice DuBois




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Calvert Impact and partners launch SSBCI-Supported Washington Small Business Flex Fund 2

The Washington program will provide access to credit for small businesses and local non-profits




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DoJiggy Integrates Fundraising Platform with PayPal

Providing organizations with more payment processing options on the DoJiggy fundraising platform




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Ripcord Closes $32M in New Funding, Fueling Next Phase of Growth and Innovation

Additional capital reinforces Ripcord's rapid growth and innovation in robotic digitization, document intelligence, and generative AI.




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Hofundur Releases UFOs in the White Mountains of New Hampshire: Hidden in Plain Sight - by Former LCDR, John Sullivan, USNR

John Sullivan, a former Naval Officer, has written a book that promises to be a seminal work throughout the UFO community.




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Climate United issues statements on the formal launch of National Clean Investment Fund selection process

Consortium of leading organizations investing in clean energy and disadvantaged communities is competing to manage part of the fund




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ViewYourDrive • Golf Celebrates its 100th Fundraiser Golf Outing Since 2017!

The golf company based in Philadelphia and Southeastern PA region is now securing golf fundraising tournaments/outings with its golf swing analysis service along the Northeast Corridor into Westchester Co NY, Fairfield Co CT and Boston MA.




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Detecting Multiple Diseases At Once: EU-Funded Didida Project Develops A Cost-Effective Mobile Based Solution In Africa

Didida is an ambitious project to develop reliable, low-cost, mobile phone-connected tests to help detect multiple infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases (NCD) at once in sub-Saharan Africa.




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Ava's Army, Sidekick of Sammy's Superheroes Foundation, Supports Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in Funding High-Impact Research in Pediatric Leukemia

The Community Organization Based out of Nebraska Grants ALSF nearly $69,000.




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IM.FIT plans to Launch Crowdfunding Campaign on Kickstarter

IM.FIT endures up to 400lbs and personally curates hundreds of classes!




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Perch Raises $4 Million Funding Round

Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones is among the latest investors to back the MIT-developed, AI-backed weight training platform




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World's First Alternative Credit Scoring Solution Based on Creator-Advertiser Transaction Data 'Glow.B' Launches, Secures Funding

Attracting Over 20,000 Creators and Advertisers in Beta Run and Secures Funding.




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Study Funded by NIH Indicates Boulder Care's Telehealth Model Improves Addiction Outcomes Over Standard of Care

Boulder retained 94% of participants in long-term care with buprenorphine, over 3 times the national average: demonstrating the remarkable effectiveness of its telehealth-only care model for opioid addiction.




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Marquis Who's Who Honors Jamey Lester for Expertise in Political Consulting and Fundraising

Jamey Lester is an expert in political consulting and fundraising with more than a decade of experience.




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Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) Raises More than $110,000 During 250-Mile Fundraising Ride in California's Wine Country

The 18-person MMRF team included six multiple myeloma patients, as well as family members, healthcare providers, and supporters.




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Corporate Whistleblower Center Urges a Manager of a Nursing Home Anywhere in the USA That Received a COVID PPP Loan-To Call About Rewards-If the Owners Never Spent the Funds on Payroll

"If you are a healthcare manager-especially one who works for a nursing home, and you know your employer received a Paycheck Protection Program-PPP loan-call us at 866-714-6466 if you are certain your employer did not use the money on payroll."




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The Mission Driven Bank Fund announces new investments aimed at closing the racial wealth gap

Latest investments support banks serving communities of color in California and Florida




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Renaissance BioScience Corp. receives additional R&D funding for its yeast-based RNA technology

Advisory and funding support is helping to advance this environmentally safe and sustainable yeast-based RNA production and oral delivery technology to precisely target specific genes in specific organisms, while avoiding damage to other organisms.




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FINEDAY 3.0 Aluminum Edition: Full Aluminum Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard Launched on the global crowdfunding platform Kickstarter

Classic typewriter with a modern twist! Enjoy the sophisticated design with increased productivity via a 4-device multi-pairing function




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Superbowl Ad Hijacked by New Book Crowdfunding

Author who is set to air on BRAVO's Millionaire Matchmaker February 5th spoofed a brand new Superbowl Ad, before it airs, to promote her new book crowd funding.




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Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity to Host Hard Hats & High Heels Fundraiser at Evergreen Lake House

Event Details: Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Evergreen Lake House, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Rd, Evergreen, CO 80439




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IOTA Foundation launches $10m investment fund at Investopia 2024 to develop trade technology solutions

Fund cements Investopia's position as a global incubator for technology innovation investments, digital trade, and new economy projects




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First Annual Golf Invitational & Wine Tasting Presented by CAVA to Raise Funds for Montgomery County Public Schools Hospitality Management Scholarships

The event aims to generate funds for scholarships benefiting Montgomery County Public School students interested in pursuing careers in hospitality management.