At a time when San Franciscans need it the most, Mobilize Love has created an innovative solution to serve those who are most vulnerable. Mobilize Love is the first & only non-profit food truck in the Bay Area. Since March 16th, Mobilize Love, in partnership with CityTeam San Francisco, has been responding by providing free meals across the city. Through their collaborative … [Read more...] about San Francisco Nonprofit Delivers 5,000th free meal during COVID-19
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Nobel Laureate and Berkeley Haas Professor Oliver Williamson Dies at 87
Oliver Williamson, a UC Berkeley and Haas professor for nearly three decades whose elegant framework for analyzing the structure of organizations won him a Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, passed away on May 21, 2020 in Berkeley, Calif. at the age of 87. His death followed a period of failing health and complications from pneumonia. “Williamson’s work permanently changed how … [Read more...] about Nobel Laureate and Berkeley Haas Professor Oliver Williamson Dies at 87
SBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application
Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic … [Read more...] about SBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application
FBI and CISA Warn Against Chinese Targeting of COVID-19 Research Organizations
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