Eberly College of Science

Announcement of The Shaw Laureates 2023

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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They revealed the mechanism underlying each step in gene transcription, how proper gene transcription promotes health, and how dysregulation causes disease.

Key Points: 
  • They revealed the mechanism underlying each step in gene transcription, how proper gene transcription promotes health, and how dysregulation causes disease.
  • At today's press conference in Hong Kong, The Shaw Prize Foundation announced the Shaw Laureates for 2023.
  • The Shaw Prize consists of three annual prizes: Astronomy, Life Science and Medicine, and Mathematical Sciences, each bearing a monetary award of US$1.2 million.
  • This will be the twentieth year that the Prize has been awarded and the presentation ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, 12 November 2023 in Hong Kong.

Announcement of The Shaw Laureates 2023

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Interim, Shaw Prize, University, Max Planck Society, Prize, GMT, Multimedia, Astronomy, Mathematical sciences, Molecular biology, Cell biology, University of California, Berkeley, Structural biology, Eberly College of Science, Tsinghua University, Physics, Biophysics, Research, Health, Family, Distinguishing, Dean (education), Disease, Management, Pharmaceutical industry, Mathematics, West Virginia University, PRC, Biochemistry, Medicine

They revealed the mechanism underlying each step in gene transcription, how proper gene transcription promotes health, and how dysregulation causes disease.

Key Points: 
  • They revealed the mechanism underlying each step in gene transcription, how proper gene transcription promotes health, and how dysregulation causes disease.
  • At today's press conference in Hong Kong, The Shaw Prize Foundation announced the Shaw Laureates for 2023.
  • The Shaw Prize consists of three annual prizes: Astronomy, Life Science and Medicine, and Mathematical Sciences, each bearing a monetary award of US$1.2 million.
  • This will be the twentieth year that the Prize has been awarded and the presentation ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, 12 November 2023 in Hong Kong.

New Report Shows EdTech Is Helping Students Connect to Peers

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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The majority of new college students report wanting help in making new friends, said Nearpeers Chief Operating Officer Christopher Quinn.

Key Points: 
  • The majority of new college students report wanting help in making new friends, said Nearpeers Chief Operating Officer Christopher Quinn.
  • This research shows that by leveraging technology, students can find more peers with common interests and hobbies to expand their social network on campus.
  • Over time, meaningful connections are formed that connect students to each other, and to the rest of the community.
  • CIN supports educational institutions by identifying areas of need, implementing effective education technology for students, and demonstrating impact through research.