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Free health services await farmers at Husker Harvest Days
Show attendees can access vital health resources, from heart screenings to farm safety education, all in one convenient location.
Homewood Science Center celebrates new additions
Homewood Science Center Executive Director Edie Dobrez had to speak up to be heard over the sounds of children playing with the center’s educational toys during a celebration Thursday, Aug. 6, of new features. While four youngsters built, traversed and enthusiastically destroyed a modular maze, Dobrez thanked representatives of granting[Read More...]
LSSU’s Lukenda School of Business among 84 institutions worldwide featured in AI in Business Education Report
SAULT STE. MARIE – The Lukenda School of Business at Lake Superior State University has been recognized among 84 business schools worldwide for its efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into business education as part of the July 2026 edition of A Framework for Artificial Intelligence in Business Education. The report, developed by Inspire Higher Ed […]
UNK students ‘find their fit’ in health and physical education program
The program offers strong faculty support and plenty of real-world experiences.
Tancredo in Running for Dept. of Ed. Position
Forty-five years ago this week: “I know that my name has been placed before the Secretary of Education, and I know that I’m one of three or four being considered for the Department of Education’s Region 8,” said state Rep. Tom Tancredo, R-Arvada. “But that’s all I know for sure.” Tancredo, a former manager of […]
The science behind milk
We’re taking an educational look at the testing process and some of the science that goes into raw milk and Dr. Robert Wilson, owner of Wilson Ranch is here with the deep dive.
CT AHEC’s Healthcare Workforce Interagency Symposium Emphasizes a Unified Strategy and Financial Incentives, hosted by CT SLRP
The Connecticut Area Health Education Center (CT AHEC), based at UConn Health, has long played a leading role in strengthening the healthcare workforce pipe ...
New dean: GCU's College of Natural Sciences 'rethinking science education'
Dr. Jon Valla, after leaving his hometown of Hibbing, Minnesota, planned to become a psychologist, until an internship made him realized that wasn't for him. […]
New Haven Education Committee asks city to inspect all public schools for health, fire and safety hazards before start of school year
With classes set to start Monday, New Haven’s Board of Alders Education Committee is calling on the city to send inspectors into every public school building.
Nearly 1 in 5 Medicaid-eligible Adults in Expansion States Are At Risk of Losing Health Coverage Due to Insufficient or Inconsistent Work Hours
A new study found that nearly 20 percent of eligible adults in Medicaid expansion states are in danger of not meeting the minimum work hours that will be required nationwide beginning January 1. Women, unmarried people, White individuals, and those with limited education all had a higher risk of losing their health coverage due to noncompliance with these new requirements.
ASUS Announces Availability of the Chromebook CM32 Detachable for Business and Education
Fremont, CA, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASUS, a global technology leader that provides the world's most innovative and intuitive devices,...
Family-friendly fun, outdoor adventures and live entertainment: Weekend events across mid-Michigan
Whether you're looking for educational programs, outdoor experiences or evening entertainment, communities throughout Bay, Saginaw, Midland and Isabella counties are hosting events throughout the weekend.
Gov. Sanders appoints former House speaker to Arkansas TV commission
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced the following appointments: Arkansas Educational Television Commission Jeremy Gillam, Greenbrier, to the Arkansas Educational Television Commission. Term to expire March 23, 2034. Replaces Woody Freeman. Gillam...
Is Germany benefitting yet from the crisis in US research?
Science|Business - Table.Media partnershipScience|Business has partnered with Table.Media, a leading source of news about higher education and research in Germany. Each week, we are publishing one of each other’s stories to give readers an even broader range of insight into R&D policy across Europe.Drawing over 500 participants, the German Academic International Network conference in San Francisco brings together researchers, universities, scientific organisations and policymakers in the US as part of an attempt to recruit international talent for Germany. It also serves as an annual barometer for the uncertainty triggered by the Trump administration’s science policies. As was the case last year, Germany’s political presence was unusually strong: federal lawmakers, nine state ministers of science and research, and federal research state secretary Marcus Pleyer all attended. Joybrato Mukherjee, president of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), has observed a marked shift at US universities a year after the Trump administration began sweeping interventions: the initial state of "shock and paralysis" has given way to a strategic approach to the situation. Universities are seeking new funding sources, mounting legal challenges against interventions and opening themselves up more to international collaborations, including with Germany, he said. Early-career international researchers with expiring visas are considered particularly vulnerable. Germany is benefiting from increased demand among this pool of young talent; the country’s 1,000 Minds Plus programme, designed in part to lure German academics back home, has already filled up around one-third of its capacity. Meanwhile, Markus Blume, Bavaria’s science minister and current chair of the federal Conference of Science Ministers, sees an "enormous outflow of talent from the US." An increasing number of international researchers want to leave. Applications to Canada have risen by 42% January, and those to Europe by 32%. Meanwhile, the number of people drawn to the US is plummeting. "In this context, Germany must position itself as a prime destination offering reliable conditions, institutional stability and academic freedom, including through smart collaborations," Blume told Table.Briefings.“Darkest hour”At the get-together in San Francisco, the former president of the US National Academy of Sciences, Marcia McNutt, highlighted the gravity of the situation on the ground in a keynote address. She described the present moment as the "darkest hour for the US scientific system." At the same time, she said that cooperation should be maintained, especially during a crisis. Established researchers in the US are less likely to leave. Ulrike Malmendier, a former member of the German Council of Economic Experts and an economist at Berkeley, explained why established researchers are not packing their bags and leaving the US in droves: working conditions and the concentration of talent at places like Berkeley and Stanford remain unparalleled. According to Peter-André Alt, managing director of the Wübben Foundation, which helps Germany attract international academics, political restrictions are not the only grievance voiced by US-based researchers. "There are evidently still many areas where, fortunately, unfettered research is possible," Alt told Table.Briefings. Instead, the primary complaint concerns the cost of living, which has "skyrocketed” to absurd levels. "Runaway inflation, like that currently seen in the US, is certainly no draw for young scientific talent,” he said. Return homeA growing number of early-career researchers from Germany appear to be considering a return home. Jörn Benzinger, who is responsible for recruiting early-career researchers from abroad at Ruhr University Bochum, reports numerous conversations with researchers who are taking a closer look at the German academic landscape."Germany has definitely moved more into the spotlight,” he said. States, university alliances and research organisations joined forces to recruit talent. Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and North Rhine-Westphalia were prominently represented, as were alliances such as the Berlin University Alliance and the University Alliance Ruhr. Benzinger sums up Germany’s approach with a new formula: "collaboration is the new competition." He notes that it is becoming increasingly difficult for individual universities to gain international visibility, while regional research ecosystems and collaborations are growing in importance. Afraid to leaveThe crisis in the US academic sector is also straining transatlantic research relations. Benzinger reports that some US-based researchers had to decline brief invitations to Germany because they could not be certain of being allowed to re-enter the US afterward.He considers the simple poaching of researchers to be the wrong approach; what is needed, he says, are "reliable offers and long-term partnerships."However, Green Party politician Ayşe Asar, who also attended the conference, sees a significant need for improvement, particularly regarding career paths in Germany.While lifetime professorships and academic freedom certainly make Germany attractive, young researchers also require predictable career paths, tenure-track positions and flatter hierarchies.
CRF Announces Late-Breaking Clinical Trials and Science to Be Presented at TCT 2026
The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) announced the late-breaking clinical trials and science selected for presentation at TCT 2026, the annual scientific symposium of CRF and the world’s premier educational meeting specializing in interventional cardiovascular medicine. This year’s conference will take place October 31–November 3 at the San Diego Convention Center bringing together leading investigators, clinicians, and innovators from around the world.
Mahoning Valley arts and entertainment
Art ARTS & EDUCATION AT THE HOYT, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: “Shaping Space: PIttsburgh Society of Sculptors” and “Nicole May Luga — City Scrolls: Everyday Beauty,” both through Sept. 30. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. hoytartcenter.org and 724-652-2882. […]
What the Lindsay Clancy trial reveals about a broken postpartum mental health system
Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial hasn’t just dominated headlines for its tragic story and true crime fascination. For many, it has prompted a groundswell of recognition and outrage around the barriers women face when seeking care, the lack of research on postpartum mental health conditions and little education for providers.
Other Ways of Knowing: Ethno Epistemic Challenges to the Universality of Science
From toe rings for a healthy pregnancy to a president who scrapped AIDS drugs for a dream-given herbal cure, this essay confronts a growing academic movement claiming spirits, astrology, and ancestral visions rival science—and what’s at stake for medicine, education, and truth.
MTSU education in PR helps student build successful business before graduation
For Beckham Scott, the classroom and the business have become closely connected.
VCU’s Daniel Gutierrez receives $3 million grant to train mental healt
The School of Education professor and his team are working on two initiatives that will prepare clinicians globally.
Chronic conditions persist in Alaska, but there are bright spots in latest health report
A state status report shows mixed results for well-being using a holistic approach with factors like food and housing security, environmental stress and education.
Claude Moore awards $2.7 million for health care scholars program
The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation has awarded $2.7 million in 2026 Claude Moore Scholars grants to 18 school divisions, higher education institutions, health care employers and workforce partners across Virginia,
Discover ‘A Sea of Baby Orcas’ at Environmental Science Center on Friday, Aug. 28 - The B-Town (Burien) Blog
Registration is open for A Sea of Baby Orcas – A FREE storytelling, art engagement, and Southern Resident Killer Whale conservation education event on F...
Saint Louis Science Center honors legacy of late VP Becky Thompson
The Saint Louis Science Center announced the recent death of its vice president of science and education late last month.
St. Louis Science Center executive dies during swim
The St. Louis Science Center is mourning the loss of Becky Thompson, who served as the Science Center’s vice president of science and education.
St. Louis Science Center executive dies during swim
The St. Louis Science Center is mourning the loss of Becky Thompson, who served as the Science Center's vice president of science and education.
North Carolinians Continue to Trust Elections Close to Home More Than Elections Across the Nation, Catawba College-YouGov Survey Finds
Catawba College is ranked #4 among the best colleges in the South. Located in historic Salisbury, NC, it is a private, coeducational liberal arts college established in 1851. Our mission is to enrich the educational experiences of students and to prepare them for productive, meaningful lives of purpose. Our campus consists of over 30 buildings on 276 acres, a beautiful blend of neogothic architecture set on a shaded hillside adjacent to its own ecological preserve. We are just two hours from the Appalachian Mountains and four hours away from some of the best beaches on the Atlantic Coast.
Chronic conditions persist in Alaska, but there are bright spots in latest health report
A state status report shows mixed results for well-being using a holistic approach with factors like food and housing security, environmental stress and education.
Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Program Supports Veterans Through New Initiative
Meredith’s Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Program is proud to support veteran students in their educational journeys through a new initiative.
Balancing Mission, Mentorship and Education at Public Health Command Europe
Balancing Mission, Mentorship and Education at Public Health Command EuropeLANDSTUHL, Germany— Staff Sgt. Manely Pierre Asencio, Noncommissioned Office...
Making career readiness part of the science student experience
Drawing from career development theory, educational research and principles of scientific inquiry, Christina Igl developed a series of interconnected career frameworks that guide students to evaluate opportunities, reflect on experiences and make informed decisions over time.
A Season of Change for Public Health Accreditor
The Council on Education for Public Health is changing language in its standards on racial disparity, prompting criticism from scholars. It also walked away from federal recognition.
Balancing Mission, Mentorship and Education at Public Health Command Europe
LANDSTUHL, Germany— Staff Sgt. Manely Pierre Asencio, Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of Environmental Health Sciences at Public Health Command Europe, balances a wide range of operations while also completing a college degree in a different time zone.
Mizzou Meat Market opens at new meat science lab, expands retail offerings
The Mizzou Meat Market on the University of Missouri campus opened in mid-August. Bryon Weigand, the director of the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Lab, tells Brownfield the new market is larger than the previous location in Columbia. “It’s located South of the Trowbridge Livestock Center, a pretty big footprint, but it […]
SO Pilipinas Equips More Than 500 Education Leaders to Advance Inclusive Sports Across the Philippines
Special Olympics Pilipinas has reached a new milestone in its nationwide push for inclusive education. The program recently hosted a National Training of Trainers on Unified Sports in Baguio City, that brought together 500 education leaders from the Department of Education (DepEd), representing 18 regions and a combined 45,000 schools across the Philippines.
NEA Women in Business: Regina Winford
Residence: Luxora Education: Bachelor of Arts Professional background: As the county coordinator for the 100 Families Initiative, I can honestly say I have found where I belong. Every day, I...
NEA Women in Business: Katie Gurley Thomason
Residence: Blytheville Education: Bachelor of Science in nursing, Arkansas State University; Master of Science in nursing — family practice specialty, University of Memphis Professional background: I have dedicated more than...
NEA Women in Business: Tamara Roberson
Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in fashion retail management and marketing, University of Alabama Professional background: I worked for Dillard’s as a children’s products buyer, AT&T in Jonesboro for 22...
NEA Women in Business: Heather Nelson
Residence: North Little Rock and Jonesboro Education: Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas; master’s degree, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Professional background: I am the vice chancellor for external...
NEA Women in Business: Molly Houseworth Jackson
Residence: Blytheville Education: A 1996 graduate from Arkansas State University and 1999 certified hotel administrator, certified general manager with Hilton, Choice Hotels, and Intercontinental Hotel Group Professional background: As chief...
Nevada is one of the worst places to live in the country, study finds
A WalletHub study that looked at multiple factors ranked Nevada 45th out of all the states, largely due to low scores in four main areas: affordability, economy, education and healthcare and safety...
NEA Women in Business: Donna Holt
Residence: Jonesboro Education: Associate degree, Southern Baptist College (now Williams Baptist University); bachelor’s degree in business, Arkansas State University Professional background: After graduating from Arkansas State University, I learned about...
NEA Women in Business: Vanna Headley
Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing with an emphasis in marketing management, Arkansas State University Professional background: I’ve been fortunate to build a career doing what I love, helping...
NEA Women in Business: Janice Griffin
Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degrees in political science and history, Arkansas Tech University; Master of Arts in sociology, Arkansas State University Professional background: I am currently the DHS County Manager...
Stony Brook Southampton Hosts Falls Prevention Program to Support Healthy Aging
Stony Brook University will offer its S.A.F.E. (Strength, Awareness, Function, Education) Falls Prevention Program, a free eight-week workshop designed to help older adults improve balance and strength, reduce their risk of falls and maintain independence in their daily activities. Held at Stony Brook Southampton, the program provides older adults on the East End with practical
Sept. 30: Power Breakfast to focus on how AI is transforming business and higher education
The annual Power Breakfast networking event hosted by the WSU Carson College of Business will feature Debbie Compeau, Phyllis J. Campell Endowed Dean of the Carson College.
I’m a retired doctor. Volunteering at a community clinic gave me an entirely new medical education
“It was only after retiring from mainstream medicine when I fully comprehended the callous limitations of our health care system,” writes Benjamin I. Lee.
Rice University opens SCOPE science communication center | ETIH EdTech News
Rice University has opened SCOPE, a new center combining science communication courses, online learning, public engagement and researcher training. ETIH edtech news covers the higher education initiative, Scott Solomon's appointment as Director and programs beginning in fall 2026.
Eastlake science students make district history
Three Eastlake High School students made Sweetwater Union High School District history this year when they became the first students from the district to qualify for the International Science and Engineering Fair, an international competition that brings together some of the top high school researchers from around the world. Ronald Wyatt, Giles Del Priore and Ihan Sung advanced to the competition after successful runs at regional and state science fairs. Sung went a step further, placing fourth in the chemistry category at ISEF. The students were recognized on Aug. 10 during a Sweetwater Union High School District board meeting at the district office in Chula Vista.For Wyatt and Del Priore, recent Eastlake graduates, the journey began with a shared concern about dementia and the challenges faced by families caring for loved ones with memory impairment. Their engineering project, “Design and Evaluation of a Behaviorally Grounded Caregiver-Governed AI Companion for Individuals with Memory Impairment,” earned the Sweepstakes Award at the Sweetwater District STEM Fair and first place in its division at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. The project explored whether Artificial Intelligence could provide companionship and support while helping reduce stress for people with dementia and their caregivers. “Our inspiration came from personal experience. Both of us have seen family members and loved ones affected by dementia, and we’ve witnessed how overwhelming the caregiving process can be,” Wyatt said. Del Priore said the students also wanted to address the high cost of third-party health care services while creating something that could potentially help their own families as well as people elsewhere. The students developed an AI system designed with safeguards intended to prevent misinformation reinforcement, emotional escalation and unsafe responses. In 240 controlled trials involving memory, identity, agitation and neutral scenarios, they said the system consistently prevented harmful incorrect reinforcement while using context-aware silence, de-escalation and caregiver verification. The project required the students to combine Artificial Intelligence, psychology, neuroscience and human-computer interaction. For Del Priore, one of the biggest technical challenges was getting the AI companion to communicate verbally with a patient. Hardware limitations required the students to collaborate with multiple Python libraries for speech-to-text and text-to-speech functions while keeping the cost of the companion low. “For us, the biggest challenge was translating complex behavioral and cognitive care principles into a functioning AI system,” Wyatt said.Qualifying for ISEF was a milestone that student expected. The international competition proved to be another milestone. “Competing at ISEF was an incredible experience and unlike anything we’ve ever done before,” Del Priore said. “Being surrounded by some of the most talented young researchers from around the world was both inspiring and motivating.” He said the experience stood out because of the emphasis on collaboration, innovation and scientific discovery. “The most memorable part was seeing how people from completely different backgrounds and disciplines approached solving real-world problems with creativity and passion,” he said. The students also credited teachers and mentors who supported their work. Del Priore said his sophomore-year AP Physics teacher, Dr. Price, was particularly influential. “Through all of my personal and academic struggles, Dr. Price always believed in me,” Del Priore said. “All of his faith in me really molded me into the person I am today and helped create my love for science even through tough times.” Wyatt is continuing his education at UC Santa Cruz, where he plans to study biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics, with an interest in research involving Artificial Intelligence, biology and health care. Del Priore plans to double major in chemistry and accounting. Sung, a rising Eastlake senior, qualified for ISEF after winning first place in the Engineering: Energy, Materials & Transport category at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair and first place in chemistry at the California Science and Engineering Fair. His project, “Renewable Ammonia Electrochemical Synthesis by Glow Discharge with an Iron-Based Catalyst,” involved a device he designed and engineered to produce renewable ammonia, with potential applications in fertilizer production and energy storage. Sung became interested in the project after considering the relationship between food insecurity and fertilizer costs. His system uses plasma to break apart nitrogen molecules so they can interact with hydrogen and form ammonia. At ISEF, Sung competed against more than 1,700 students from 65 countries and earned fourth place in chemistry. “I am proud to become one of te first students in the district to qualify for ISEF because this milestone can inspire others in the district to attain similar goals,” Sung said.
The Texas Activist Putting the Ten Commandments Back Into American Classrooms
David Barton—with his giant private vault—has become a quiet force driving a state-by-state campaign to integrate religion into public education
New LA County program offers assistance to small businesses
The Clinic will help small businesses strengthen financial resilience through coaching, financial education, capital readiness and debt management support.
British professor Jason Arday and higher education's new politics of plagiarism
The controversy over Arday’s work reflects an ongoing trend of ideological opponents levying plagiarism accusations to undermine one another.
4-Hers learn about biology, livestock at animal science day camp
On June 30, Lycoming County 4-H hosted its first-ever animal science day camp, Barnyard Bonanza, giving youth the opportunity to explore livestock through hands-on learning, demonstrations, and educational activities. According to a news release. the camp focused on livestock species and introduced participants to a variety of animal science topics. During the morning session, participants […]
Funding, Tech, Politics: Here’s What's Weighing on District Leaders This Year
Superintendents worry that funding challenges may overshadow student growth.
What Should Science Education Look Like 10 Years From Now? (Opinion)
Science instruction has already had some big changes in the past decade. Where is it going next?
CHEERS! Building A Better Future For Women’s Health Outcomes
CHEERS Foundation celebrates fifteen years, investing in women's health through research, education and community care supporting prevention before crisis.
Why 'science-backed' is becoming an important label in wellness
Social media is the go-to place for wellness content today. Influencers promote everything from health tips to supplements and provide education on numerous health issues. Wellness content has even led viewers to seek help or get a diagnosis. However, wellness content is largely riddled with misinformation and conflicting advice. Influencers are encouraged to make
EBU and Superpositions Partner to Add Quantum Computing to Business Education
EBU and Superpositions are partnering to add quantum computing courses to business education through EBU’s new Q-Ready initiative.
One New Thing: Supporting Business Professionals in Higher Ed
Jacques Steinberg is a New York Times bestselling author, former New York Times education correspondent and recurring co-host of the “Admissions Beat” podcast. Here is his latest rave on an EdTech resource. The National Association of College and University Business Officers seeks to support and ...
Models of Pride mixes LGBTQ+ youth education and entertainment - Beverly Press & Park Labrea News
Models of Pride returns Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m-4 p.m. In its 34th year, Models of Pride...
IMG Academy's Class of 2026 Reinforces Power of Sports Education with College Sports Placement Rate 11x the National Average
IMG Academy's Class of 2026 Reinforces Power of Sports Education with College Sports Placement Rate 11x the National AverageGraduates land 34 commitments to Top 25 schools, 11 to Ivy League ...
App State named a business education leader in U.S. and worldwide for 2026–27
App State has been recognized as a leader in business education for the 2026–27 academic year, with five notable publications naming the university’s Walker College of Business and its business bachelor’s and master’s programs among the best in the nation and world.
It’s time to measure what matters in higher education
Commentary: Dr. Ian Mortimer of Golisano Institute highlights the importance of measuring graduate employment and financial independence immediately after college in Rochester.
Florida school board races see less partisan politics this year
Experts said they're seeing a shift away from culture war issues and more of a focus on universal concerns in education.
Q&A: Dr. Elizabeth Cerceo on why climate health is becoming essential to medicine
CMSRU's Dr. Elizabeth Cerceo discusses climate health, environmental risks in South Jersey and the future of medical education.
Mahoning Valley arts and entertainment
Art ARTS & EDUCATION AT THE HOYT, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: “Shaping Space: PIttsburgh Society of Sculptors” and “Nicole May Luga — City Scrolls: Everyday Beauty,” both through Sept. 30. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. hoytartcenter.org and 724-652-2882. […]
Sea Aggie Researchers Make Evening Fun with Science on the Beach
“The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it’s the one thing all of us share.” – Lady Bird JohnsonOn Galveston Island, beaches rank among the favorite environments to share and study, and, as Texas A&M University at Galveston faculty emphasized last week, are “More Than Just Sand.”A program subtitled “The Secret Life & Value of Sandy Beaches” drew more than 40 people to the Aug. 13 meeting of Surfrider Foundation Galveston, a local chapter of a nonprofit focused on the protection and enjoyment of oceans and beaches.The evening began barefoot with ecology lessons on the sand before moving across Seawall Boulevard for beverages, bites, and more beach talk at an area establishment. Drs. Guilherme Corte and Yasmina Shah Esmaeili show how a mesh bag is used as a sieve to separate organisms from samples of the sand. Credit: TAMUG Divisions of Marketing and CommunicationsNot far from where others were enjoying the attractions at Pleasure Pier, Drs. Guilherme Corte and Yasmina Shah Esmaeili introduced the ecologically curious to species living within the sediments.“When people hear ‘coral reefs,’ they immediately think of fish, live ecosystems, but when they think of sandy beaches, they think party, recreation, vacations – not coastal ecosystems,” said Corte, an assistant professor of marine biology in the College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies at TAMUG.Shah Esmaeili co-founded the Gulf eDNA Network and works with Corte in TAMUG’s Benthic Ecology Lab.“Sandy beaches are indeed great places for leisure and recreation,” Corte said. “Let’s keep enjoying them, because they are awesome. But they are also full of life that we most of the time don’t realize is there.”The married couple soon had the beachcombers measuring the slope with PVC poles, searching for ghost shrimp with a stainless-steel pump, sifting for marine worms and sand fleas, and guessing which species would burrow fastest back into the sand once released.Away from the sand, the focus turned to research from Drs. Ashley Ross ’03, ’10, and Virgie Greb, ’25 and those words from Lady Bird Johnson reminding people that the environment isn’t separate from their daily lives.“It’s about things that we value, mostly our communities, strong local economies, outdoor recreation, cultural connections, and our overall quality of life,” said Greb, a proud BOI – born on the island – Galvestonian, who now works in Austin as a project manager for the Texas General Land Office. “Along our coast, these benefits are deeply interconnected.”Greb and Ross, an associate professor in marine and coastal environmental science with the College of Marine Sciences & Maritime Studies, have studied a variety of ways beaches and the sea are important to Galveston and those who live there. Drs. Ashley Ross (left) and Virgie Greb (standing at right) field questions after their presentation. Credit: TAMUG Division of Marketing and CommunicationsIn 2023, using three survey methods – online for Galveston County residents, in-person at beaches, and paper distributed via city water bills – they collected 732 complete responses, 53 percent from residents and 47 percent from visitors.Most were frequent beachgoers who gave the recreation value of Galveston beaches a “B” and rated amenities such as restaurants, lodging, shopping, and beach access highly. Lower rated were water clarity and restroom facilities.“It’s noticeable that primary residents actually rate water quality higher; they’re more tolerant of hard, turbid water,” Ross said, crediting them with better understanding the natural conditions with the Trinity and San Jacinto Rivers bringing sediments and rich nutrients to the area around Galveston.Island residents also were more likely to understand that “clear” isn’t the same as clean beach water and to know that water quality is regularly tested. Clean means absent of disease-causing pathogens.“We need more education and outreach focused on water quality and the benefits of Galveston beaches and shores and water,” Greb said. “And it’s not just for tourism. There are a lot of people who are very lucky to live on an island with beaches and the bay.”
Rethinking the Pollinator Garden
Maegan Luckett, a recent alumna of the horticulture distance education graduate program and horticulturalist at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, explores how garden plant bed layout and selection impact bees and humans alike.
Report: Children in the Black Belt see worse health, education outcomes
The infant mortality rate in the Black Belt is worse, childcare is less utilized and more families are led by a single parent.
Columbia event to focus on Medicare and mental health coverage
The community was invited to a free conversation about Medicare and mental health Tuesday at the Trinity Educational Community Center.
Building on strong partnership, USD, Southeast Tech create expanded pathway in business education
Students who start in business programs at Southeast Technical College now have a clearer path to a four-year degree through an expanded partnership with the University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business.
OETA expands free streaming access with First Nations Experience
Every Oklahoman deserves free access to trusted educational and cultural programming, no matter where they live.
Smithsonian Brings Sandy Beach Scientists to Texas A&M Galveston
Scientists from the U.S. and South America are workshopping at Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG) this week to expand sandy beach research and broaden collegiate learning opportunities.The Tides of Opportunity Project, co-led by the Smithsonian’s Marine Global Earth Observatory (MarineGEO) Program, TAMUG, the Smithsonian Marine Station, the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, and the University of Miami, is a collaborative monitoring project with marine science professors and their students.Tuesday, Aug. 18, through Friday, Aug. 21, 15 professors and marine science professionals from the United States, Brazil, Peru, and Urugay will co-design a sandy beaches monitoring protocol and associated course modules and test the protocol in the field.The goal is to incorporate sandy beach monitoring protocols into marine science courses, which college faculty and students can use to achieve learning goals while providing essential data can help researchers diagnose the health of an understudied critical coastal habitat.Dr. Guilherme Corte, an assistant professor of marine biology in the College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies at TAMUG, is a principal investigator for MarineGEO. Texas A&M University at Galveston students and faculty package samples collected on the beach to take to campus for study in the Benthic Ecology Lab. Credit: TAMUG Division of Marketing and Communications“One third of the world’s ice-free coastlines are made of sandy beaches, and they go from pole to pole,” Corte said.However, despite their abundance and place as one of the most accessible coastal ecosystems for college-level education and research, they remain critically understudied.The Tides of Opportunity Project recognized that accessibility makes sandy beaches uniquely suited for engaging professors and students, including those with limited resources.“Any students can do sandy beach research,” Corte said, encouraging instructors to help students take a break from typing questions into artificial intelligence tools and embrace opportunities to do real science. “Providing this hands-on experience is something unique.”Tides of Opportunity Project goals include:Training a cohort of professors from across the Americas in standardized sandy beach monitoring methods; Equipping participating faculty with classroom modules, field tools, and multilingual teaching materials; Expanding MarineGEO with new monitoring sites focused on the implementation of long-term sandy beach monitoring; Strengthening hands-on, college-level learning experiences; And cultivating interest, learning, and efficacy in science among college-level students.By the end of this week, workshop participants plan to have a final version of the protocol and associated course modules that we can share with professors shortly after the workshop ends to then test with their students in courses that take place between September 2026 and February 2027.The scheduleDay 1: Tuesday, Aug. 18Location: Aggie Special Events Center (ASEC), Rooms 102 B and C, Texas A&M University at Galveston 8:30 – 9 a.m. Breakfast9 – 9:30 am Welcome and brief group introductions9:30 – 10 a.m. Introduction to Tides of Opportunity Project, Design Workshop, MarineGEO, and the Connecting Coastlines to Campuses Program (presentation)10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Introduction to workshop participants and project coordination team (presentations by each participant)• Brief lunch break from 12-12:30 p.m.1 – 3 p.m. Discussion about why collaborative science matters (presentation and interactive group discussion)3 – 4:15 p.m. Introduction to sandy beaches (presentation and group discussion)Day 2: Wednesday, Aug.19Location:• Morning sessions: ASEC Rooms 102 B and C, Texas A&M University at Galveston • Afternoon sessions: Corte’s field site (location available upon request)8:30 – 9 a.m. Breakfast9 a.m. – noon Prep for fieldwork (presentation and interactive group discussion)• Finish conversation about importance of studying sandy beaches• Go through sandy beaches monitoring protocol and field sheetsNoon – 12:45 p.m. Lunch12:45 – 1:30 p.m Prep for field (including driving to the field site)1:30 – 5:30 p.m. Fieldwork & bring samples back to TAMUGDay 3: Thursday, Aug. 20Location:• Breakfast: ASEC Rooms 102 B and C, Texas A&M University at Galveston • Fieldwork: Guilherme’s field site (location available upon request)• Lab/afternoon sessions: TAMUG lab (location available upon request) and ASEC Rooms 102 B and C8:30 – 9 a.m . Breakfast9 – 11 a.m. Return to field• Shorter field trip – recovering samples left out overnight11 a.m. – noon Lab work12 – 12:45 p.m. Lunch12:45 – 2:45 p.m. Continue lab work3 – 5 p.m. Discuss with professors the feasibility of implementing protocol in their courses and where might need to make changes (discussion)Day 4: Friday, Aug. 21Location: ASEC Rooms 102 B and C, Texas A&M University at Galveston 8:30 – 9 a.m. Breakfast9 a.m. – noon Group Discussion• How to evaluate student learning and engagement• Course modules• Next steps
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