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Freeman Hrabowski and Michael Summers: Increasing Underrepresented Minorities in Science Research – Video

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Freeman Hrabowski and Michael Summers: Increasing Underrepresented Minorities in Science Research
Drs. Hrabowski and Summers discuss why programs that support and graduate minority students in STEM subjects are necessary. They also describe their Meyerhoff Scholars Program at UMBC, a program that has been very successful and which could be replicated at other schools. About the speakers: Dr. Hrabowski has been President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County for 20 years. During his tenure, UMBC has become one of the top schools in the country for graduating STEM majors of all races, including African Americans. Dr. Summers is a Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UMBC and a long-time supporter of the Meyerhoff Scholars Program. His lab uses NMR to study the structure of HIV proteins and undergraduate students, including many Meyerhoff Scholars, have been key contributors to his research.From:ibiomagazineViews:50 0ratingsTime:12:13More inScience Technology

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Rachel — from Raleigh, North Carolina — Chemistry Major at College of Charleston – Video

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Rachel -- from Raleigh, North Carolina -- Chemistry Major at College of Charleston
No other city beats the beauty, rich history and energetic vibe of Charleston. With easy access to inspiring arts and cultural affairs, world-renowned festivals, outdoor recreation and great beaches, this place has it all. You #39;ll be glad you #39;re here. About Rachel #39;s major -- Chemistry: In addition to serving the needs of chemists and biochemists, Chemistry and Biochemistry courses serve as the foundation for many other disciplines, including but not limited to Atmospheric Science, Biology, Dental School, Environmental Science, Forensics, Geology, Material Science, Medical School, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Patent or Environmental law, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, and Veterinary School. Our students learn fundamental concepts, facts and theories needed to investigate chemical and biochemical problems. Our students also gain insight into how those concepts, facts and theories are relevant to contemporary life. The study of chemistry has been part of the curriculum at the College from its earliest days. One of the earliest versions of the periodic chart, "Synoptic Tables", similar to the periodic tables adopted and used today, was developed by Dr. Lewis Reeve Gibbs (1810-1894, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at the College of Charleston).From:CollegeofCharlestonViews:8 0ratingsTime:01:16More inEducation

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24-7 EMS: Extreme Sports Injuries Extremity Trauma (Preview) – Video

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24-7 EMS: Extreme Sports Injuries Extremity Trauma (Preview)
This program reviews pain management, splinting, and the various techniques used to stabilize an extremity. Instructs on how to look for and anticipate other injuries in the "predictive" assessment and thereby avoiding the distraction of the obvious injury. Many of the injuries sustained while participating in these sports are usually not life threatening; however, they are painful. The anatomy and physiology of the shoulder are reviewed. The focus is on upper extremity trauma and treating PSDE -- painful, swollen, deformed extremities. Featuring Craig Jacobus, ParamedicFrom:247FireandEMSViews:0 0ratingsTime:00:56More inEducation

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BrainStorm Receives 3 Million NIS Grant from Israel’s Office of the Chief Scientist

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NEW YORK & PETACH TIKVAH, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (BCLI), a leading developer of adult stem cell technologies for neurodegenerative diseases, announced today that Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics Ltd. was awarded a 3 million NIS grant from Israels Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) for the year 2013. The grant is intended to support BrainStorms Research and Development program for its innovative stem cell therapy candidate NurOwn.

We are thankful to the OCS for its continued support of our Research and Development program. The non-dilutive capital funding from the OCS will help facilitate continuation of our clinical trials in Israel, as well as our preparations for clinical trials in the USA, said Dr. Adrian Harel, BrainStorms CEO.

The OCS has supported BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Ltd. since 2007, providing grants of a total of $1.8 million until today. The Company is required to pay royalties to the OCS, amounting to 3% - 3.5% of revenues derived from sales of the products funded with these grants, but only up to the amount equal to 100% of the grants received plus LIBOR interest.

As reported by Brainstorm on Monday December 10, the Company anticipates announcing a new date for its shareholders teleconference shortly.

About BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics, Inc.

BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company engaged in the development of first-of-its-kind adult stem cell therapies derived from autologous bone marrow cells for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The Company holds the rights to develop and commercialize its NurOwn technology through an exclusive, worldwide licensing agreement with Ramot, the technology transfer company of Tel Aviv University. For more information, visit the companys website at http://www.brainstorm-cell.com.

About the Office of the Chief Scientist

The Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) in Israels Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor is charged with execution of government policy for support of industrial R&D. The goal of the OCS is to assist in the development of technology in Israel as a means of fostering economic growth, encouraging technological innovation and entrepreneurship, leveraging Israel's scientific potential, enhancing the knowledge base of industry in Israel, stimulating high value-added R&D and encouraging R&D collaboration both nationally and internationally.

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3-D Reconstruction of Grapevine Stem Vessels – Video

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3-D Reconstruction of Grapevine Stem Vessels
This video shows a section of a grapevine stem refilling with water. As we pan through the stack of images, we can see the stem wall structures, as well as water droplets. Being able to visualize this information in 3-D helps in understanding fluid flow and retention in plants, and could lead to more sophisticated ways of breeding plants that are more resistant to environmental factors such as drought. Citation: Broderson CR, McElrone AJ, Choat B., Matthews MA and Shackel KA (2010), The dynamics of Embolism Repair in Xylem: In Vivo Visualizations Using High-Resolution Computed Tomography. Plant Physiology, 154: 1088-1095. doi: http:/ #8203;/ #8203;dx. #8203;doi. #8203;org/ #8203;10. #8203;1104/ #8203;pp. #8203;110. #8203;162396From:ALSmicroCTViews:4 0ratingsTime:00:40More inScience Technology

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Seminar Clip: Fear to Fun montage (with music!) – Video

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Seminar Clip: Fear to Fun montage (with music!)
This clip features Spark seminar speaker Andy Saks delivering Spark #39;s flagship seminar "Fear to Fun: Why you freak when you speak in public, and how to calm your nerves and wow the crowd" at the CareerWorks career center near Boston. This unique, interactive 60-minute program reviews speaking #39;s amazing value as a business skill, reveals the physiology behind speaking anxiety, explains the causes of the physical symptoms speakers experience (like sweaty palms and memory loss) and offers quick, easy, free tips for decreasing speaking anxiety before and during a presentation. To learn more about Spark #39;s presentation-based seminars, training, coaching and other services, please visit Spark at http://www.SparkPresentations.com or contact Andy at andy@sparkpresentations.com or 781-454-7600.From:SparkPresentationsViews:0 0ratingsTime:01:58More inEducation

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Seminar Clip: “Fear to Fun” NE Business Expo (part 2 of 5) – Video

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Seminar Clip: "Fear to Fun" NE Business Expo (part 2 of 5)
This clip features Spark seminar speaker Andy Saks delivering Spark #39;s flagship seminar "Fear to Fun: Why you freak when you speak in public, and how to calm your nerves and wow the crowd" at the New England Business Expo at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. This unique, interactive 60-minute program reviews speaking #39;s amazing value as a business skill, reveals the physiology behind speaking anxiety, explains the causes of the physical symptoms speakers experience (like sweaty palms and memory loss) and offers quick, easy, free tips for decreasing speaking anxiety before and during a presentation. In this segment, Andy reviews four components that feed speaking anxiety: high-stakes situations, presentation content, physical environment and "talking blind." To learn more about Spark #39;s presentation-based seminars, training, coaching and other services, please visit Spark at http://www.SparkPresentations.com or contact Andy at andy@sparkpresentations.com or 781-454-7600.From:SparkPresentationsViews:0 0ratingsTime:08:06More inEducation

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Seminar Clip: “Fear to Fun” at NE Business Expo (part 1 of 5) – Video

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Seminar Clip: "Fear to Fun" at NE Business Expo (part 1 of 5)
This clip features Spark seminar speaker Andy Saks delivering Spark #39;s flagship seminar "Fear to Fun: Why you freak when you speak in public, and how to calm your nerves and wow the crowd" at the New England Business Expo at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. This unique, interactive 60-minute program reviews speaking #39;s amazing value as a business skill, reveals the physiology behind speaking anxiety, explains the causes of the physical symptoms speakers experience (like sweaty palms and memory loss) and offers quick, easy, free tips for decreasing speaking anxiety before and during a presentation. In this segment, Andy opens by asking attendees "If you loved to do something no one else loved to do, how would it change your life?" He shows them where speaking ranks in America #39;s greatest fears, tells a story about his own fear of clarinets, and reviews the seminar agenda. To learn more about Spark #39;s presentation-based seminars, training, coaching and other services, please visit Spark at http://www.SparkPresentations.com or contact Andy at andy@sparkpresentations.com or 781-454-7600.From:SparkPresentationsViews:0 0ratingsTime:07:22More inEducation

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Seminar Clip: "Fear to Fun" NE Business Expo (part 3 of 5)
This clip features Spark seminar speaker Andy Saks delivering Spark #39;s flagship seminar "Fear to Fun: Why you freak when you speak in public, and how to calm your nerves and wow the crowd" at the New England Business Expo at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. This unique, interactive 60-minute program reviews speaking #39;s amazing value as a business skill, reveals the physiology behind speaking anxiety, explains the causes of the physical symptoms speakers experience (like sweaty palms and memory loss) and offers quick, easy, free tips for decreasing speaking anxiety before and during a presentation. In this segment, Andy describes the fifth and biggest component that feeds speaking anxiety: the evolution of our fight-or-flight response. He frames it through the story of fictional "Caveman Dave." To learn more about Spark #39;s presentation-based seminars, training, coaching and other services, please visit Spark at http://www.SparkPresentations.com or contact Andy at andy@sparkpresentations.com or 781-454-7600.From:SparkPresentationsViews:1 0ratingsTime:05:05More inEducation

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