Dassault Systèmes Unveils New SolidWorks Electrical Applications
Real-time Integration of 2D Schematics and 3D Models Allows Mechanical and Electrical Teams to Better Collaborate and Deliver More Accurate Designs
The Algerian Ministry of Education Selects Dassault Systèmes’ SolidWorks Education Edition to Support Education Reform
Is Bitcoin Post-Halving Rally Underway After the Elections?
Bitcoin prices have passed a record $84,000 in what could be the start of its post-halving rally after the presidential elections last week.
Gustavo Nader named Huck Chair in Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology
Gustavo Nader, professor of kinesiology and physiology in the Penn State College of Health and Human Development, has been named the Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Loyd Huck Chair in Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology by the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences.
Gatzke-Kopp named president-elect of Society for Psychophysiological Research
Lisa Gatzke-Kopp, professor of human development and family studies, recently was named president-elect of the Society for Psychophysiological Research. The presidential role spans three years, over which she will serve as president-elect, president and past-president, each for a one-year period.
Elevate your collection with Apple Music's luxurious 100 best albums book
Apple Musicis turning its "100 Best Albums" list into a luxurious collectible book, bringing iconic records from the screen to your shelf.
Apple Music: 100 Best Albums. Image credit: Assouline
Earlier in 2024, Apple launched its "100 Best Albums" list directly in the Apple Music app, sparking plenty of lively debates among fans. Now, the company is releasing the list in a different medium.
The Apple Music: 100 Best Albums book is a heavyweight in more ways than one. It weighs 8 pounds and has luxurious touches like a linen cover, gold page edges, and an acrylic slipcase. Each copy is hand-numbered, making it a unique piece of music history.
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Refugee ministry- a personal reflection
OM Hungary team member Jill shares about her experience of ministering to the refugees in Hungary.
News24 Business | Maputo port halts taking cargo after election unrest
Mozambique's Maputo port, a key chrome export hub, has stopped receiving cargo due to ongoing election unrest in the southeast African nation.
Reflections on 19 years of leadership
As OM Hong Kong celebrates 25 years, leader Cheuk-chung Lau reflects on the past 19 years and wonders who the next “Joshua” will be.
From dancer to trash collector to evangelist
Q&A Collections: Classroom-Management Advice
All Classroom Q&A posts sharing classroom-management advice (from the past nine years!) are described and linked to in this compilation post.
News24 Business | Sikonathi Mantshantsha | The ANC - and the ANC only - is responsible for the electricity crisis
The ANC is fully and entirely responsible for the crisis of electricity in South Africa for the past 17 years, and electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa knows it, says Sikonathi Mantshantsha.
Teaching in the U.S. Should Be More 'Intellectually Attractive,' Global Expert Says
A panel of experts—including a national teacher's union president and an official from the Department of Education—discussed how to make teaching a more attractive profession.
In Historic Win, Nationally Recognized Teacher Jahana Hayes Elected to U.S. House
The 2016 National Teacher of the Year will represent Connecticut’s 5th district, becoming the first African-American woman from the state to serve in Congress.
How Teacher Strikes Could Factor in 2020 Elections
The recent Chicago Teachers Union strike drew attention from Democratic presidential candidates in Illinois, a state won by Democrats in the last White House contest. For 2020, it's possible we could see a twist on that story: big-city teacher strikes in states with less predictable outcomes.
Endorsements Still Touchy for Teachers' Unions in Presidential Election Season
Both the AFT and the NEA vowed to engage their members more deeply this year in deciding who to back for the White House. How well have they done?
COVID-19's Turmoil Could Make Schools a Potent Election Issue
With the stakes high in November, school shutdowns, reopenings, and money for recovery could put education front and center for voters, and complicate things for politicians and activists alike.
Idaho Seeks to Block Electronic-Signature Gathering for Education Ballot Measure
Idaho officials asked a U.S. Supreme Court justice to block an injunction that allows a group backing an education ballot initiative to collect electronic signatures because of COVID-19.
Teacher Loses Case as Supreme Court Backs State Sanctions for Rogue Electors
Micheal Baca, now a government teacher, was one of the rogue electors who faced sanctions for casting an Electoral College ballot for someone other than the winner of their states' popular vote.
School Board Elections Are Often Overlooked. They Shouldn't Be
Don’t forget to vote for your school board, writes Charlie Wilson. It has direct consequences for the education children receive.
What's at Stake for the Senate Education Committee as Run-Off Elections Loom
Two run-off elections could decide how the Senate addresses the coronavirus pandemic and a new education secretary, among other issues.
K-12 Election Watch: 7 Big Questions for Schools and Education
From pandemic policies and federal aid to local school board races and the youth vote, here’s a look at things that matter for K-12 on Election Day 2020.
Election 2020: A Note to Our Readers
With results of the 2020 presidential election undetermined as of EdWeek Update’s deadline, continue following edweek.org and the Politics K-12 blog for the latest updates and analysis.
School Board Elections Don't Get Much Attention. They Should
School boards play a critical role in steering the progress of the nation’s schools, but the relationship between school boards and school district leaders could be better.
Q&A Collections: Facing Gender Challenges in Education
All Classroom Q&A posts sharing advice on Facing Gender Challenges in Education (from the past nine years!) are described and linked to in this compilation post.
2024 Hankin Lecture to highlight carbon-neutral home building, Nov. 6
Gene Myers, owner and chief sustainability officer of Thrive Home Builders in Denver will deliver the 2024 Hankin Distinguished Lecture, hosted by the residential construction program and the Pennsylvania Housing Research Center. His talk, “A Homebuilder’s Journey to Carbon Neutral Construction,” will be held at 4 p.m. on Nov. 6 in Robb Hall at the Hintz Family Alumni Center at University Park.
Electrical engineering major named fall 2024 ROTC student marshal
Richard Wilson has been named the fall 2024 student marshal for the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at Penn State. He will receive a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Penn State College of Engineering with a minor in military studies.
How Election 2010 Could Influence Education
Microbes in mouth reflect lifestyle choices
According to a new study led by Penn State biologists, the composition of beneficial microorganisms within the mouth differs over a range of subsistence strategies — from nomadic hunter gatherers to farmers to industrialized groups. Additionally, lifestyle factors like smoking and diet can shape the oral microbiome.
Johnson Lecture in Scientific Communication to be held Nov. 21
Alaina G. Levine, president of Quantum Success Solutions LLC, professional speaker, STEM career coach, and author, will give the fall 2024 A. Dixon and Betty F. Johnson Lecture in Scientific Communication at 7 p.m. on Nov. 21 in 100 Thomas Building on the Penn State University Park campus. The free public lecture is open to the Penn State community.
Lu Bai named Verne M. Willaman Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Lu "Lucy" Bai, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology and of physics has been selected as the Verne M. Willaman Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
New scholarships reflect Blue Band alumni’s own experience in the band
Michael Barasch and Dr. Ravi Shah were part of different sections during their time in the Blue Band, but today they are giving back in the same way, by establishing scholarships for Blue Band instrumentalists. They have pledged funds to establish five scholarships each to be awarded annually over the next five years.
News24 Business | Rand benefits from dollar weakness as US election, likely Fed rate cut loom
The dollar slid on Monday as investors braced for a potential pivot this week for the global economy as the United States chooses a new leader, and as it likely cuts interest rates again with major implications for bond yields.
News24 Business | Rand recovers to pre-election levels as Trumpmania is replaced by interest rate focus
The dollar edged lower on Thursday, while investors awaited policy decisions from the Federal Reserve and other central banks.
News24 Business | Bitcoin breaks $81 000 as Trump's election turbocharges cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin soared to a record high above $81 000 on Monday on expectations that cryptocurrencies will boom in a favourable regulatory environment following the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president and pro-crypto candidates to
Greater Allegheny launches common intellectual experience on aging
Penn State Greater Allegheny’s fourth annual All Campus Day introduced the "Growing Older" common intellectual experience, aimed at exploring and understanding the complexities of aging, especially in a region with a significant senior population.
'A Hero to Many Children': Teachers Reflect on Kobe Bryant's Legacy in Class
Many teachers scrapped their lesson plans on Monday and gave their students space to talk about Kobe Bryant.
School Board Elections Don't Get Much Attention. They Should
School boards play a critical role in steering the progress of the nation’s schools, but the relationship between school boards and school district leaders could be better.
School Board Elections Are Often Overlooked. They Shouldn't Be
Don’t forget to vote for your school board, writes Charlie Wilson. It has direct consequences for the education children receive.
Kleppinger, Sokolov elected Board of Trustees chair, vice chair
The Penn State Board of Trustees voted to elect David Kleppinger as chair and Rick Sokolov as vice-chair during its regular meeting on Nov. 8 on the University Park campus.
Trustees November recap: Board approves projects, elects new leaders
The Penn State Board of Trustees concluded its November meetings, giving final approval to several capital projects and electing new officers, among other actions, Nov. 7-8 at the University Park campus.
Building a flexible and affordable electric-vehicle charging station
Current charging stations for electric vehicles, or EVs, can be expensive to install, and limited in the number of parking spaces they reach. Penn State engineering student Jonathan Smith and his team have spent the last three years creating a possible solution: smaller, mounted charging stations, which can move to cover as many as five parking spaces. As CEO of Streamline Charging, he’s used his Penn State education and customized coursework to get the team’s ideas to market.
Ask an expert: Voting, the Electoral College and the 2024 presidential election
A Penn State political scientist discusses the importance of voting and the election certification process.
Q&A Collections: Science Instruction
All Classroom Q&A posts on Science Instruction (from the past nine years!) are described and linked to in this compilation post.
Q&A Collections: School Closures & the Coronavirus Crisis
Sixty posts—including commentaries, videos and infographics—are listed, with practical advice for teachers dealing with remote teaching now and in the future.
Penn State Altoona teaching and research lecture set for Nov. 12
Student Rebecca Reeder and faculty members Danielle DelPriore, Kyle King, and Lindsey Lilienthal will present “Nuisance Variable: An Undergraduate Journey in Research” as part of the Spotlight on Teaching and Research (STAR) lecture series.
Altoona’s Sasha Mohoruk, Owen Myers selected to All-AMCC men’s soccer team
Penn State Altoona goalkeeper Sasha Mohoruk, of State College, and defender Owen Myers, of Spring Grove, were both voted to the All-Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference team in men’s soccer, the league office announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
IST distinguished professor to present McMurtry Lecture on Nov. 7
James Z. Wang, distinguished professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology, will present the college’s annual McMurtry Lecture at noon on Thursday, Nov. 7, in E202 Westgate Building at Penn State University Park.
A state-by-state breakdown of where abortion stands after Trump's election
Abortion-related ballot initiatives were voted on in 10 states during the election. Here is a state-by-state breakdown of where abortion currently stands in each state.