Archive for August, 2009
Recent Business School Study Links Financial Crisis to Hormones
Our nation’s current deficit may be due to a number of factors, but what do hormones have to do with anything? Potentially a lot. A recent study of prestigious Chicago area business schools suggests that testosterone levels have a major impact on a person’s predisposition toward taking risks.
The study in question was published today [...]
Computer Scientist Brings New Light to Genetic Research
The world of DNA research is constantly in flux: after a research paper from last year called into question the security of publicly available DNA data, health institutes elected to remove genetic data from public access rather than run the risks of said data falling into the wrong hands. So far, there hasn’t been a [...]
Standardized Patients Spice Up Training Programs at Medical Schools
When it comes to effective training in any field, nothing works quite as well as hands-on training — of course, hands-on training is easier to come by in some fields than others. New mechanics can take their time practicing on busted engines and all of the manufactured problems an instructor can dream up; meanwhile fledgling [...]
School Nurses a Concern During Flu Epidemic
There have been several news stories recently about the shortage of school nurses. Most of these articles are generated by the fact that a new school year is starting just as the swine flu epidemic is starting to impact substantial numbers of people, and schools are a prime location for the spread of contagious [...]
The Ten College Degrees Most in Demand
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is an organization of college career counselors from over 2,000 schools and 3,000 HR professionals that work in corporations, businesses and recruiting firms. It has been in existence since 1956, giving it some standing as a well established professional organization.
NACE publishes a salary survey for students [...]
Drexel University Introduces Gaming and Casino Operations Certificate
College students are no stranger to card games and poker nights, but rarely is it encouraged among college administrators as a viable career path… until now! According to Poker News Daily, Drexel University’s Goodwin College of Professional Studies is adding a Gaming and Casino Operations Certificate program to its fall semester schedule.
The program will [...]
The Five Hottest Medical Jobs that Require an Associate’s Degree
One of the ways to chart out a new career or a career change into the medical field is to look at the projections for needed professionals provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. They have released a report on Tomorrow’s Jobs that highlights the business sectors for high employment growth on a macro [...]
GI Jobs Releases Military Friendly Colleges List for 2010
It’s that time of year again: the 2010 List of Military Friendly Schools has been announced!
The list is put out by GI Jobs magazine, a leader in the world of military education and post-military employment, and honors the 15% of the country’s colleges and universities that do the most to welcome military veterans and enhance [...]
Minnesota Dept. of Education Unveils Distance Learning Website
Officials from Michigan’s Department of Education, state universities and other institutions joined together yesterday to announce the development of a state online learning resource, Minnesota Learning Commons. It is a well organized, comprehensive site organized around distance learning opportunities in the state and what they represent for students, educators, parents and advisors.
The web site [...]
Arizona State University MBA Program: Students Wanted
Arizona State University is on a mission, and it is looking for help around town. Their W.P. Carey School of Business is looking for new students to join a potential new MBA program, and according to The Arizona Republic, the school is looking for all the local help that it can get.
According to the article, [...]
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