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2. Conference News Update.

Subjects
*MEDICAL marijuana, *FUNCTIONAL magnetic resonance imaging, *BRAIN imaging, *AUDITORY brain stem implants, *CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

Information about several papers discussed at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science held in San Jose, California on February 2015 is presented. Topics include the therapeutics value of cannabis, enhanced functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) for brain imaging, and auditory brainstem implant (ABI) in a small group of children.

Published
2015

5. Technologies range from motorized gloves to stair-climbing wheelchairs.

Author

Perkins, Sid

Subjects
INVENTIONS, ASSISTIVE technology, ENGINEERING, CONFERENCES & conventions, CONTESTS
Abstract

The article reports on the highlights of the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) held in Washington, D.C. in February 15, 2016. Topics covered include the presentation of inventions aimed to assist people who suffered a devastating injury, the features of the Exo-Glove Poly for people who sustain injuries in their hands, and the details of the engineering competition aimed to prompt new muscle-assisting research.

Published
2016

6. Statistics-Centric Sessions Highlight AAAS Annual Meeting.

Subjects
STATISTICS, CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

The article offers information on the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting to be held in Washington D.C. from February 11-15, 2016 and the meeting will highlight effort of Section U and the broader statistical community.

Published
2015

7. NAYS Biosafety workshop series concludes.

Subjects
BIOSAFETY, SCIENTISTS, CONFERENCES & conventions, SOCIETIES
Abstract

The article reports on a series of workshops on biosafety that was concluded through the collaboration of the National Academy of Young Scientists (NAYS) and The American Association for the Advancement of Sciences (AAAS), held in Karachi, Pakistan in 2015.

Published
2015

8. An object in motion: an integrative approach to accelerating students' interest in Newton's Laws of Motion: engineering of water-powered soda-bottle rockets has been utilized to demonstrate Newton's laws of motion for years. There are, however, some challenges

Author

Hughes, Bill, Mona, Lynn, Wilson, Greg, McAninch, Steve, Seamans, Jeff, and Stout, Heath

Subjects
Newton's laws of motion -- Laws, regulations and rules, State standards (Education) -- Laws, regulations and rules, Students -- Laws, regulations and rules, Learning strategies -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Education, Science and technology, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Abstract

Introduction: An Integrative Approach Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) have developed broad prevalence in the American (U.S.) education system over the last decade. Academic, government, and business experts emphasize [...]

Published
2017

9. Research paves way for preventing mass amphibian die-offs

Subjects
Environmental issues, Regional focus/area studies, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Abstract

India, Feb. 28 -- Amphibians, that have declined worldwide due to attacks by fungal pathogens, can now be protected. Scientists at the annual convention of the American Association for the [...]

Published
2016

10. Proto-planet has 2 masters

Subjects
Astronomy, Aerospace and defense industries, Astronomy, High technology industry, Telecommunications industry, Rice University, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Abstract

Byline: Staff Writers Houston TX (SPX) Feb 16, 2016, 2016 A Rice University researcher will discuss images that may show the formation of a planet - or a planetary system [...]

Published
2016