Florida Science News (United States)

(Cooper City, Florida) ---- A new Science & Technology Scholarship Program, designed to provide a number of deserving undergraduate students, majoring in science and technology degree programs, was announced by TPODMEP Executive Leaders.

BIG ARTS welcomes Dr. Michael A. Levi to Sanibel Sunday, January 22, to speak about the future of energy. Lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. in BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. Tickets are $35.

BIG ARTS has announced Dr. Jay Apt, of Carnegie Mellon University (Mar. 17); Joshua Foer, author of the best-selling Moonwalking with Einstein (Mar 21); and Dr. Anthony Ritaccio, of Albany Medical College Human Brain Mapping Program (Apr. 12).

Florida-based SkinHealth Technology's new television ad campaign showcases the company’s flagship dermatological formula-- BruiseCare®X8 Bruise Treatment Balm. The company is looking for select dermatologists across the nation for co-op TV ads.

The Vascular Disease Foundation honors Barry T. Katzen, M.D., with top award presented annually in recognition of outstanding contributions to physician education, leadership and patient care in vascular disease.

Giordano calls the recognition of addiction as a physical disease a huge step forward in understanding and treating addiction. The addiction treatment community can now channel our efforts & resources into areas known to produce positive outcomes.

Correction Techniques in Emission Tomography presents various correction methods used in emission tomography to generate and enhance images.

The Mechanical and Thermodynamical Theory of Plasticity represents one of the most extensive and in-depth treatises on the mechanical and thermodynamical aspects of plastic and visicoplastic flow.

Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering, and Technology sets the stage for the next revolution of nanoscale manufacturing.

Maximum Likelihood Estimation for Sample Surveys presents an overview of likelihood methods for the analysis of sample survey data that account for the selection methods used, and includes all necessary background material on likelihood inference.

Referring to empirical results from science studies and political science, this edition addresses questions about the types of uncertainty associated with scientific simulation and about how these uncertainties can be communicated.

Designed for radiation interaction courses, this textbook is the ideal platform for teaching students in medical/health physics and nuclear engineering.

Presents the latest developments in computational methods that have revolutionized the field, while retaining all of the basic principles and foundational information needed for mastering advanced engineering mechanics.

What is the healing system? Healing is a dynamic process that mantain a state of balance and equilibrium, our ability to self repair, self regenerate tissue, and our birth right that is built in within us.

Building a foundation with a thorough description of crystalline structures, Solid State Chemistry: An Introduction presents a wide range of the synthetic and physical techniques used to prepare and characterize solids.

Written for practitioners in both the drug and biotechnology industries, the Handbook of Analytical Validation carefully compiles current regulatory requirements on the validation of new or modified analytical methods.

Mirroring the growth and direction of science for a century, the Handbook, now in its 93rd edition, continues to be the most accessed and respected scientific reference in the world.

Detectives, crime scene technicians, and forensic scientists can rely on this updated version of the "forensics bible" to effectively apply science and technology to the tasks of solving crimes.

BaskWorld.com is promoting its revolutionary No. 9 BASK spray featuring 98.6% pheromones for men, whose ingredients have been empirically proven to entice women.

More than just a revision, this second edition offers a fresh perspective on what is currently known about the fungal cell wall.

The thoroughly updated and revised second edition includes a full library of four-color spectra in a larger format to ensure clarity and reader comprehension.

Nanotechnology: Business Applications and Commercialization is a guide for businesses, investors, and research universities who want to bring nanotechnology products to the commercial market.

Possibly the first textbook to present a practically applicable ecosystems theory, Introduction to Systems Ecology helps readers understand how ecosystems work and how they react to disturbances.

Provides a comprehensive review of the progress made in the development of modules and their application in devices.

Reviews the vast improvements in technology and application of thermoelectric energy with a specific intention to reduce and reuse waste heat and improve novel techniques for the efficient acquisition and use of energy.

Materials, Preparation, and Characterization in Thermoelectrics includes updated theoretical considerations which provide an insight into avenues of research most likely to result in further improvements in material performance

(Cooper City, Florida) ---- A new Science & Technology Scholarship Program, designed to provide a number of deserving undergraduate students, majoring in science and technology degree programs, was announced by TPODMEP Executive Leaders.

Multivariate Survival Analysis and Competing Risks introduces univariate survival analysis and extends it to the multivariate case.

A much-needed primer, Event History Analysis with R is a didactically excellent resource for students and practitioners of applied event history and survival analysis.

Fundamentals of Laser Micromachining explains how laser technology is applied to precision micromachining

Quantum Principles and Particles is a Novel Pedagogical Approach to Quantum Mechanics

Discusses significant advances in the development and application of new molecular techniques to the understanding of the phylogenetic relationships among and between these groups.

Terry Murray's groundbreaking book, "The Transformational Entrepreneur ~ Engaging The Mind, Heart & Spirit For Business Breakthrough Success" was recognized and cited in the peer-reviewed, academic Journal of Economic LIterature's March 2012 issue.

Forensic Toxicology: Medico-legal Case Studies demonstrates how the science of forensic toxicology acts as a bridge between medicine and law.

In honor of Akira Yoshizawa’s 101st birthday, today’s Google Doodle features the artwork of origami master Robert J. Lang.

Recent research suggests hat sleep deprivation impacts on aging and diabetes.

Three full days of scholars and laymen discussing the meaning of local 14,000 to 15,000 year old paleoindian sites with a large display of artifacts found in the area. Several guided tours in the Aucilla Basin will be available.

BIG ARTS presents Dr. Jay Apt, a renewable energy expert (Sat, Mar 17); Joshua Foer, author of the bestseller Moonwalking with Einstein (Wed, Mar 21); and Dr. Anthony Ritaccio, a researcher in Brain Mapping (Thur, Apr 12). $26, Student $10.

“The WaterLase uses a patented technology combining light (laser energy) and water together with the naturally occurring water in the human tissue to modify the attachment of the tongue to the floor of the mouth”

BIG ARTS and Sanibel Sea School presents An Evening with Vikki Spruill 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 15. Her conservation lecture will be held in BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall, located at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel.

WEDU provides Sid the Scientist Kid® books to kids During “Little Scientist Day” with hands-on science stations, Sid the Science Kid appearances and more.

The strongest solar storm in years hit Sunday (1/22), and will last until Wednesday (1/25). Strong solar storms such as this are known to cause massive blackouts, and increased levels of radiation. Make sure you're stocked up on the proper supplies.

BIG ARTS welcomes Dr. Michael A. Levi to Sanibel Sunday, January 22, to speak about the future of energy. Lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. in BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. Tickets are $35.

BIG ARTS has announced Dr. Jay Apt, of Carnegie Mellon University (Mar. 17); Joshua Foer, author of the best-selling Moonwalking with Einstein (Mar 21); and Dr. Anthony Ritaccio, of Albany Medical College Human Brain Mapping Program (Apr. 12).

Monkeys were created in a lab by combining embryos from several monkeys. This research impacts the understanding of how stem cells work.

Bob Hausbach of Palm Beach County, Florida, shared with members of Unity of Delray Beach church that he opened a sack of baking potatoes, and Voila! the first one in the bag was a perfect heart shape.

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We would like to officially announce the pre-launch of our Ultimate Body Sculpting Challenge! Here is a sneak peak of the official challenge website.

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Student teams put science, technology, engineering and math skills to the test at the Vex South Florida Championship to be held at Gulliver Schools.

CASIS, the non-profit selected by NASA to maximize use of the International Space Station National Lab (ISS NL)—has hired three executives to direct Operations, Marketplace Development and Economic Valuation functions for the organization.

Today's dental industry employs many new technologies that the laymen might not even know exist.

This reference, now in its second edition, is a comprehensive guide that focuses on the practical aspects of excavating and recovering human remains, as well as any associated evidence, from crime scenes.

Florida-based SkinHealth Technology's new television ad campaign showcases the company’s flagship dermatological formula-- BruiseCare®X8 Bruise Treatment Balm. The company is looking for select dermatologists across the nation for co-op TV ads.

The Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS) sculpture garden will welcome a new living work of art – an Elm tree. The local GE Elfuns/GE Volunteers chapter receives the Elm Tree Award

The expert college counselors at International College Counselors are holding a free discussion for students considering careers in the growing fields of science, medicine and math. Recommended for students in grades 7 through 12.