News Feature Channel: In the Workplace

Ochsner Health Earns Prestigious 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces Award

Ochsner Health — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:30:58 EST

The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. The winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement.

Gendered Expectations Extend to Science Communication

University of Adelaide — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:55:25 EST

Communicating complex science in a way that the public can understand is crucial. A new study from the University of Adelaide reveals that in scientific societies, women are shouldering the bulk of this work -- often voluntarily -- due to societal expectations and a sense of duty.

Wayne State professor chosen as Early Career Policy Ambassador by the Society for Neuroscience

Wayne State University Division of Research — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:00:53 EST

A Wayne State University professor has been selected as an Early Career Policy Ambassador (ECPA) by the Society for Neuroscience (SfN). Those chosen will engage in various advocacy initiatives in partnership with SfN.

New Study of ROTC Cadets Provides Unique Leadership Insights

University of Michigan Ross School of Business — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:00:14 EST

Military leaders excel and succeed by being decisive, intelligent, and charismatic.

Work as Play: How Gaming Culture Can Power Your Career

University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:45:56 EST

S3 E4: Work as play: How gaming culture can power your career

Rutgers Public Health Dean Available to Speak to Health Impacts of Layoffs at US Dept. of Health & Human Services

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:00:20 EST

WVU, RAND Research Partnership Launches with Initial Focus on Workforce Needs

West Virginia University — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:05:06 EST

To support policymaking that helps develop an agile, future-ready labor pool, West Virginia University is partnering with RAND to turn world-class research into practical solutions for evolving job markets -- focusing on workforce development and education.

Stephen Welby Joins GTRI as Deputy Director of Research for Sensors and Intelligent Systems

Georgia Institute of Technology — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:00:59 EST

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) has appointed Stephen Welby as the new Deputy Director of Research for the Sensors and Intelligent Systems Directorate (SISD), effective April 1, 2025.

Andrew H. Weinstein, MD, MPH, FAAD, elected American Academy Of Dermatology president for 2027

American Academy of Dermatology — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:35:03 EST

Florida-based board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Andrew H. Weinstein, MD, MPH, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. He will be installed as president-elect in March 2026 and hold the office of president for one year beginning in March 2027.

American Academy of Dermatology Elects New Officers, Board Members

American Academy of Dermatology — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:20:07 EST

The American Academy of Dermatology has announced the results of its annual election. The Academy's new officers and board members will lead the world's largest dermatologic society, representing more than 21,000 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions.

Aaron Courville Appointed Interim Scientific Director of IVADO

Universite de Montreal — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:45:11 EST

A pioneer in deep learning, Courville will oversee the transition to a new scientific director to be named this spring, as Yoshua Bengio takes on a new role as special advisor.

Investing in Your Work: A Fine Balance Between Dedication and Burnout

Universite de Montreal — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:40:33 EST

According to a study by Marie-Colombe Afota, how people see themselves plays an important role in their intense--and sometimes toxic--approach to work.

Three Tufts Faculty Elected to World's Largest Scientific Society

Tufts University — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:40:11 EST

Three Tufts faculty members have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world's largest scientific society. They join 468 other scientists, engineers, and innovators from many scientific disciplines being recognized for their scientific achievements.

Cedars-Sinai's Shlomo Melmed, MB, ChB, Elected AAAS Fellow

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:45:50 EST

Shlomo Melmed, MB, ChB, executive vice president of Medicine and Health Sciences and dean of the Medical Faculty at Cedars-Sinai, has been elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)--one of the world's largest and most prestigious scientific societies and publisher of the Science journals.

Rutgers Health Dean Recognized for Building Strong Community

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:45:01 EST

Joseph A. Barone, dean of Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, was presented with the Bowl of Hygeia Award from the American Pharmacists Association and the New Jersey Pharmacists Association

Ahern-Rindell and Dong Honored as 2025 CUR Fellows

Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:45:35 EST

CUR congratulates Amelia Ahern-Rindell (University of Portland) and Winny Dong (California State Polytechnic University - Pomona) as they are appointed a 2025 CUR Fellow. Drs. Ahern-Rindell and Dong are to be honored for their leadership and service as role models for those involved in undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Survey: Younger, Unemployed Nebraskans More Likely to Report Loneliness

University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:45:30 EST

A majority of Nebraskans say they are not lonely, but about a third report feeling lonely at least some of the time -- and reported loneliness is higher among younger, unemployed, single and lower-income residents.

Virtual Communications Remain Essential to Modern Workflows. Here's What Psychology Research Says About Implications and Best-Practices

University of California, Santa Cruz — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:30:31 EST

As more companies and governments issue often unpopular return-to-office mandates, there's still very little evidence about how remote work compares to in-person settings, especially when it comes to communication, which is the foundation of collaboration.

Happy Job, Happy Life? Works Both Ways, New Research Shows

University of South Australia — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:25:26 EST

A major new international study exploring the long-term relationship between job and life satisfaction shows that personal happiness is the major driver for a satisfying work life, not the other way around.

Two MD Anderson Researchers Elected AAAS Fellows

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:20:43 EST

In recognition of their significant achievements to advance cancer care and research, Lauren Byers, M.D., and Paul Scheet, Ph.D., from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).