Research misconduct: Congress chides cursory probe (Journal and Courier) A strongly worded memo a Congressional committee sent to Purdue Thursday scolds university officials for their shallow inquiry into multiple research misconduct claims and challenged the university to correct its mistakes....more...Congress scolds Purdue's cursory probe into research misconduct (Journal and Courier) A strongly worded memo a Congressional committee sent to Purdue Thursday scolds university officials for their shallow inquiry into multiple research misconduct claims and challenged the university to correct its mistakes. For years controversy has swirled around Rusi Taleyarkhan, a nuclear engineer who claimed to have achieved tabletop bubble fusion. The process, if possible, could create clean ......more... Top Scoops (Scoop.co.nz) v....more... Jobs Live (Washington Post) Derrick Dortch is a career counselor who specializes in government job searching and military transition. Currently, he is president of The Diversa Group, a firm that focuses on career counseling and development, entrepreneurship, leadership and organizational consulting, training and development. He also runs The Career Success Group as well as Targeted Resumes. ...more... Inaugural science fair creates excitement at Cabrini Catholic School (Savannah Morning News) According to the Science Buddies Web site, preparing a science fair project is a great example of what experts call active, or "hands-on" learning. It is recommended as a cornerstone of successful science teaching. ...more... 2007 BIO International Convention Exhibitor Profiles Continued, M through Z (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) BOSTON----2007 BIO International Convention, the Global Event for Biotechnology, takes place May 06 - 09, 2007 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. For in-depth information about the event, visit http://www.bio2007.org/Media/releases.html ....more... Too close to call (The Scotsman) ALEX Salmond has retained his lead over Jack McConnell in the battle for Holyrood - but it is down to a wafer-thin margin....more... Independence will damage Scots science, experts claim (The Scotsman) SIXTY-TWO of Scotland's top scientists have come together to warn that independence would damage the country's research base and hurt the economy....more... Six days away from history? (The Scotsman) ALEX Salmond flew high over Scotland yesterday. He swept from the edge of the Highlands to the Borders by helicopter, observing from the air the majesty of the nation he aspires to lead....more... |