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We are excited to announce that the fourth group of Institutional Champions for the AllofUsResearch Researcher Academy includes Dine College in Tsaile, Arizona, and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University in Hayward, Wisconsin. Awards totaling $146,000 across the two institutions will be dispersed to support faculty and student use the All of Us Researcher Workbench, a cloud-based platform that allows researchers to access one of the largest, most diverse health databases of its kind. “Tribal Colleges and Universities, or TCUs, have served communities with innovation and dedication for more than 50 years. Having researchers affiliated with TCUs join our network of Institutional Champions will bring fresh perspectives to the All of Us Researcher Academy,” said Dr. Brian Southwell, a Distinguished Fellow at RTI who co-leads the academy with Dr. Sula Hood, PhD, MPH. Learn more: https://ow.ly/49hb50UBPyE

Ursinus College is thrilled to announce a $4 million pledge from Dr. Arlene Andrews McLean, Ph.D. ’62, to support the sciences. This transformative estate commitment will support key initiatives, including laboratory renovations, student and faculty research, innovative teaching, and more—enhancing the college’s science programs for generations to come. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4an0jxP

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has marked a record-breaking $86.9M in total research expenditures for Fiscal Year 2024, continuing its journey toward Carnegie R1 status. Dr. Can Saygin, UTRGV's senior vice president for Research and dean of the Graduate College, emphasized UTRGV’s research community strong commitment. “These numbers are a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone at UTRGV. We are steadily establishing ourselves as a leading regional research university, and we look forward to what lies ahead.” Additionally, in the 2024 academic year, UTRGV awarded a record-breaking 68 research doctoral degrees – a fivefold increase from 2016. “The growth in doctoral degrees underscores UTRGV’s accelerated progress and its successful attainment of Emerging Research University (ERU) status and National Research Support Fund (NRSF) eligibility – a key milestone in the institution’s strategic plan,” Saygin added. Read more: https://bit.ly/405T5Lw The University of Texas System | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

🌟 Spotlight on Dundee University 🌟 We’re thrilled to have University of Dundee as a key industry partner in the Science Futures project! University of Dundee is internationally renowned for its groundbreaking research in health and life sciences, and will bring their industry insight and advanced expertise in biotech and medical technology to the project 🌎 The university will support the project by providing access to advanced labs and equipment, as well as supporting cutting-edge education and research opportunities, including the launch of the Life Sciences Innovation Hub in 2025 🌱 University of Dundee is committed to equipping the next generation of scientists with the skills they need to excel - working closely with industry and NHS Tayside to enhance teaching and drive advancements in global clinical research 🧠🔬 Discover how University of Dundee is unlocking opportunities in Tayside's science sector ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ekY2XXUD

#UNC has ranked No. 1 in research volume among North Carolina institutions and No. 9 among U.S. institutions in the 2024 National Science Foundation (NSF) Higher Education Research and Development Survey. For the eighth consecutive year, Carolina has surpassed $1 billion in research activity, fueling North Carolina’s economy, advancing innovation and improving quality of life. As the state’s leading research institution and 7th among public universities, Carolina research drives impact across health sciences, social sciences and more. Learn how Carolina research is making a difference https://unc.live/3VOcdL7

ICYMI: Carolina ranks 9th among all top U.S. research institutions and we are the 7th largest public research institution.🏆 Research spending at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill topped $1.55 billion and this is the 8th year in a row that research expenditures exceeded $1 billion. Read more how the University measures up in the most recent National Science Foundation (NSF) Higher Education and Research Development Survey at UNC Research's website. https://lnkd.in/dZ-NUZ-u

“This achievement translates to greater impact for our state, from providing tailored health care treatments, to improving our understanding of the environment to building more resilient communities,” says Chancellor Lee H. Roberts. “The growth of our research enterprise and the expertise of our faculty means that Carolina will continue solving our most critical challenges.” Learn more about how UNC research is making a difference. https://unc.live/3VOcdL7

Have you ever been subject to science hostility? Research shows you are more likely to have been exposed to hostility than not, especially online. Astonishingly, for many, the attacks came from inside academia as often as outside. If you are in Germany and would like to understand how you can preferably avoid, but if not, how to deal with science hostility, consider signing up for our summer school on resilience to science hostility. Details in the linked post. See you there!

🚨 Closing on MONDAY!!! 🚨 If you are worried about, have faced, or support others facing hostility to science, especially on digital platforms, this Summer School is a must. Seriously - don't miss out. Learning Outcomes include: 🔸 gaining an understanding of the wide range of sci comm and PE activity open to you. 🔸 gaining an understanding of the extent and characteristics of science hostility and hate speech in Germany 🔸 insight into how hostility and hate speech manifest and impact researchers through case studies in order to identify risk 🔸 developing your own communication and engagement strategies

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