The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a public service announcement today warning organizations researching COVID-19 of likely targeting and network compromise by the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Health care, pharmaceutical, and research sectors working on COVID-19 response should all be aware they … [Read more...] about FBI and CISA Warn Against Chinese Targeting of COVID-19 Research Organizations
Senate Unanimously Passes Maloney Holocaust Education Bill
Bill Sponsors Celebrate Passage of H.R. 943, the Never Again Education Act Today, the Senate passed Congresswoman Maloney’s H.R. 943, the Never Again Education Act by unanimous consent. The bill passed in the House of Representatives by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 393-5 on January 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Never Again Education Act supports … [Read more...] about Senate Unanimously Passes Maloney Holocaust Education Bill
Secretary DeVos Announces New Grant Competition for School Districts to Launch Student-Centered Funding Program
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced a $3 million grant competition today that will give school districts the opportunity to launch student-centered funding programs. The competition, authorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), will allow school districts to combine eligible federal funds with state and local funds in order to allocate resources based on … [Read more...] about Secretary DeVos Announces New Grant Competition for School Districts to Launch Student-Centered Funding Program
USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of $3 million for grants through its new Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. The competitive grants will support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects through two categories, Planning Projects and Implementation Projects. USDA will accept applications on … [Read more...] about USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
Kanazawa University Research: Dock and Harbor: A Novel Mechanism for Controlling Genes
In a recent study published in Molecular Cell, researchers at Kanazawa University report the role of cellular structures called PML bodies in regulating gene function The genetic information within our cells is what makes humans unique. The cell nucleus has a complex structure that harbors this genetic information. The main component of the nucleus is chromatin, an … [Read more...] about Kanazawa University Research: Dock and Harbor: A Novel Mechanism for Controlling Genes
NASA Funds Artemis Student Challenges to Inspire Space Exploration
NASA will award nearly $2.4 million to universities as part of the Artemis Student Challenges, a bold new initiative to inspire the next generation – the Artemis Generation. The six universities receiving awards will use the grants to advance the quality, relevance and overall reach of opportunities to engage students as NASA takes the first step in the next era of … [Read more...] about NASA Funds Artemis Student Challenges to Inspire Space Exploration
Jenoptik supplies state-of-the-art laser systems for automotive supplier Xinquan in China
A Chinese automotive supplier has ordered an additional laser-scoring machine for precision airbag perforation, investing in industry leading technology for processing automotive interiors. Long-term customer Jiangsu Xinquan Automotive Trim Co Ltd, located near Shanghai, has ordered an additional airbag laser perforation system from Jenoptik, after a recent delivery of an … [Read more...] about Jenoptik supplies state-of-the-art laser systems for automotive supplier Xinquan in China
Women in IT More Likely To Be Promoted Than Men
Surprising findings might be less positive than they initially seem TROY, N.Y. — Women are underrepresented in leadership positions throughout the information technology industry. While more and more women are earning degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math — or STEM — fields, they don’t necessarily pursue careers in IT, because they don’t see opportunities for … [Read more...] about Women in IT More Likely To Be Promoted Than Men
Statement by the President on Armenian Remembrance Day
Today, we join the global community in memorializing the lives lost during the Meds Yeghern, one of the worst mass atrocities of the 20th century. Beginning in 1915, 1 and a half million Armenians were deported, massacred, or marched to their deaths in the final years of the Ottoman Empire. On this day of remembrance, we pay respect to those who suffered and lost their lives, … [Read more...] about Statement by the President on Armenian Remembrance Day
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization to Decontaminate Millions of N95 Respirators
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) that has the potential to decontaminate approximately 4 million N95 or N95-equivalent respirators per day in the U.S. for reuse by health care workers in hospital settings. "Our nation's health care workers are among the many heroes of this pandemic and we need to do everything we can to increase … [Read more...] about Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization to Decontaminate Millions of N95 Respirators