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Governments of Canada, France create new joint committee on science, technology and research

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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"Canada and France will continue to foster greater collaboration in science, technology and innovation through the work of the new joint committee.

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  • "Canada and France will continue to foster greater collaboration in science, technology and innovation through the work of the new joint committee.
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    The joint committee includes a strategic council that aims to meet every six months to discuss priorities and opportunities for research collaboration.
  • Joint committee members will also coordinate thematic workshops to explore opportunities for bilateral collaboration in specific fields of research.
  • While the joint committee will encourage partnerships across research fields, it plans to identify areas of priority for both countries on a regular basis.

Government of Canada announces grant recipients in support of Canada's National Quantum Strategy

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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That's why the Government of Canada introduced recently the first National Quantum Strategy because we are aiming to maintain Canada's leadership through its implementation.

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  • That's why the Government of Canada introduced recently the first National Quantum Strategy because we are aiming to maintain Canada's leadership through its implementation.
  • The projects announced today aim to address important challenges in quantum science, while supporting the development of quantum technologies in a variety of areas, including quantum algorithms and encryption, quantum communications, quantum computing, quantum materials, and quantum sensing.
  • - The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
    "Congratulations to the first round of NSERC grant recipients in support of Canada's National Quantum Strategy.
  • Budget 2021 committed $360 million to support the National Quantum Strategy, enabling the Government of Canada to build on previous investments in the sector to advance the emerging field of quantum technologies.

Earth Day, 2023: Friends of Pando Begins Publishing Record of World's Largest Tree

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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RICHFIELD, Utah, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Friends of Pando is proud to announce the launch of the Pando Photographic Survey , (friendsofpando.org/explorepando) the first comprehensive inventory of Pando, the world's largest tree.

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  • RICHFIELD, Utah, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Friends of Pando is proud to announce the launch of the Pando Photographic Survey , (friendsofpando.org/explorepando) the first comprehensive inventory of Pando, the world's largest tree.
  • Pando is the world's largest tree by weight, land mass and the largest aspen-clone.
  • First observed in 1976, the tree was verified by genetic testing in 2008, but had never been inventoried until now.
  • Already the largest record of Pando to date, the group sees enormous potential in science education and promoting shared understanding.

BioAdaptives, Inc. (OTC BDPT) Announces New Appointment to the Board of Directors - Internationally Acclaimed Health Scientist, Author and Patent Holder, Dr. Yaguang Liu

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, NV, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – BioAdaptives, Inc. (OTCMkts:  BDPT) announced today the appointment of Dr.Yaguang Liu to its Board of Directors.

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  • LAS VEGAS, NV, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – BioAdaptives, Inc. (OTCMkts:  BDPT) announced today the appointment of Dr.Yaguang Liu to its Board of Directors.
  • Edward Jacobs, M.D., CEO Bioadaptives, Inc., states, “We are extremely fortunate to be joined by Dr. Yaguang Liu on our Board of Directors at this time.
  • Dr. Liu brings an extraordinary wealth of research and development experience related to natural medicines and supplements as evidenced by his many important patented discoveries and his impressive leadership activities globally.
  • patents of pure and safe natural botanicals, used for treatment of cancer and cardiovascular and other diseases.

BayCare Selects Philip Minden as New St. Joseph's Hospital President

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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CLEARWATER, Fla., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BayCare announced today that St. Joseph's Hospital-South President Philip Minden has been promoted to president of St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, effective immediately.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BayCare announced today that St. Joseph's Hospital-South President Philip Minden has been promoted to president of St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, effective immediately.
  • Minden will continue to oversee the hospital in Riverview during the national search for his replacement.
  • Minden now leads operations and implements strategic initiatives for BayCare's largest hospital and only trauma center.
  • With 19 years of leadership experience, Minden is well equipped to lead day to day operations and implement strategic initiatives for BayCare's largest hospital and only trauma center.

UCL TEAM'S LIFE SAVING BURN TREATMENT WINS SCI BRGHT SCIDEA CONTEST

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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Team Phagel has won SCI's annual Bright SCIdea challenge for young entrepreneurs.

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  • Team Phagel has won SCI's annual Bright SCIdea challenge for young entrepreneurs.
  • The team, consisting of co-founders Ellen Roshier, Daniel Wan and Tristan Edwards, has developed a burn healing technology that fights off antibiotic resistant species and biofilms.
  • Burn patients run the risk of contracting septic complications – around half of deaths in burns victims are a result of such infection.
  • "SCI is a global industrial innovation hub which works to accelerate scientific innovation out of the laboratory and into industry for societal benefit.

Hillsdale College Launches New Online Course: “The Great Principles of Chemistry”

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Hillsdale College announces its newest online course, “The Great Principles of Chemistry.” Dean of Natural Sciences and Associate Professor of Chemistry Matthew Young teaches the series, which was released on March 28.

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  • Hillsdale College announces its newest online course, “The Great Principles of Chemistry.” Dean of Natural Sciences and Associate Professor of Chemistry Matthew Young teaches the series, which was released on March 28.
  • Young does an excellent job providing a fundamental education in the purpose and principles of chemistry through a fascinating exploration of the nature and behavior of the atom,” said Kyle Murnen, director of online learning at Hillsdale College.
  • “The Great Principles of Chemistry” includes lessons on:
    To view photos from the course, click here .
  • For a high-resolution copy of the Hillsdale College clocktower logo, click here .

Government of Canada establishes a new research hub at the University of Toronto to accelerate Canada's vaccine and therapeutics production

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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The Canadian Hub for Health Intelligence & Innovation in Infectious Diseases is being led by the University of Toronto.

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  • The Canadian Hub for Health Intelligence & Innovation in Infectious Diseases is being led by the University of Toronto.
  • This multidisciplinary research hub will accelerate research and development of next-generation vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics, while supporting training and development to expand the pipeline of skilled talent.
  • A research hub is a coalition of research and research-training actors, coordinated by an eligible post-secondary or health research institution that serves as an anchor for the hub.
  • Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund: $500 million to support the biosciences infrastructure needs of post-secondary institutions and affiliated research hospitals.

Government of Canada establishes a new research hub at the University of Ottawa to accelerate Canada's vaccine and therapeutics production

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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The Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub is being led by the University of Ottawa and McMaster University.

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  • The Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub is being led by the University of Ottawa and McMaster University.
  • It will catalyze research and biomanufacturing innovations to help Canada produce vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics ahead of future pandemics.
  • This multidisciplinary research hub will accelerate research and development of next-generation vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics, while supporting training and development to expand the pipeline of skilled talent.
  • Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund: $500 million to support the biosciences infrastructure needs of postsecondary institutions and affiliated research hospitals.

Washtenaw Community College students save $10 million in textbook costs with OER program

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) program to help students earn degrees, certificates and general education credits with little or no textbook costs has recently surpassed the $10 million savings mark.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) program to help students earn degrees, certificates and general education credits with little or no textbook costs has recently surpassed the $10 million savings mark.
  • Instead of a traditional textbook that can cost hundreds of dollars, students use free OER textbooks adapted by WCC faculty or other textbook alternatives.
  • Globally, Open Education Week will be observed March 6-10, and WCC has much to celebrate, namely $10.1 million in textbook savings since the program began.
  • The study showed that 64% of students simply did not buy the required textbook for class, and 43% reported taking fewer courses because of textbook costs.