Sentences with phrase «for scientific efforts»
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«A hiring freeze at the FDA would conflict with and do significant damage to these bipartisan efforts to fill vacant positions and expand the scientific and technical workforce needed for a robust review of drugs and medical devices,» wrote Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
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Of course it takes tremendous amounts of time and effort and, for lack of a more scientific word, stick - to - itiveness, to make any real progress in the world.
«NIH's unprecedented effort will lay the scientific foundation for a new era of personalized, highly effective health care.
This theological perspective has a profound implications for the correction of the scientific epistemology, which tends to regard as the objective and objectifying process, although nowadays there are efforts to correct this situation among the scientists and philosophers of science.
It pains me to see how many people - in this day and age of scientific enlightenment and understanding - still cling stubbornly to outdated beliefs that originated through * lack * of understanding; through appeal to the pack nature of humankind, in yearning for kinship and to «belong» to something greater; and through efforts to control, suppress, and subjugate the masses.
Recent publicized efforts to repathologize homosexuality by claiming that it can be cured are often guided not by rigorous scientific or psychiatric research, but sometimes by religious and political forces opposed to full civil rights for gay men and lesbians.»
Humanists should acknowledge their membership in the contemporary world, seek to understand it in its own terms (which means making a serious effort to gain authentic scientific insight), assimilate its ideas into their world of composing, building, and analyzing, and assume responsibility for guiding the course of its further development.
And for most of the last three - hundred - and - fifty years this effort to ground all human knowledge has focused upon the physical sciences; indeed, «since the period of Descartes and Hobbes, the assumption that scientific discourse was normal discourse and that all other discourse needed to be modeled upon it has been the standard motive for philosophizing.»
First, the rise of Darwinian evolutionary theory for almost the first time brought about efforts of some Christians to interfere with the scientific teaching to which by the late nineteenth century higher education was committed.
Indeed, it was precisely his effort to incorporate the cosmic vision of Whitehead (especially the idea of experiencing all of reality as a single complex datum) into his own interpretation of religious experience that created such tension in his efforts to effect a union between religious experience and scientific method; for the task of science is to «prune down the objects [of experience] to the limits of its own powers of definition and minute examination,» while «religion must deal with the total concrete fact...» (RESM 53).
As a NeoPagan — Polytheist, I routinely offer my thought - prayers to a pantheon of Deities... I have NO physical / other scientifically quantifiable «proof», as such, that any deity actually exists but I am left with the supposition / fact that IF a Deity / deities exist, it is more - than - conceivable that for whatever reason (s), such a deity might choose to make themselves remote from scientific / other investigative efforts!
By funding scientific research, conservation programs and community outreach efforts, its mission is to protect the waters and its vast marine wildlife, ensuring that The Bahamas will remain a haven for a myriad of one - of - a-kind, rare and endangered species for generations to come.
Efforts include: Advance producers» awareness of emerging animal welfare issues; Provide information and education to improve animal care skills; support scientific research to enhance animal well - being; provide information for greater public understanding and awareness about producers commitment to providing humane care.
«This study represents a major milestone for the UC - II ® brand, and it validates our efforts to develop new paradigms for joint health products for the aging population, while also addressing the needs of an expanding group of younger, active, health - conscious consumers,» said Dr. James Lugo, Chief Scientific Officer of the Consumer Health & Nutrition Business Unit of Lonza.
However, the Committee's efforts went beyond its charge and authority to develop dietary recommendations based on scientific evidence by advocating for public policies such as taxes and restrictions on foods and beverages.
As both an ecologist and long - time freelance science writer, I know how difficult it can be to interpret and summarize scientific analyses for public use, and the Rainforest Alliance impacts report is a fine effort.
The discovery of novel health effects of bioactive compounds will provide the scientific basis for future efforts to use biotechnology to modify / fortify foods and food components as a means to improve public health.
The conference will unite industry experts, leading scientists, neurologists and international business leaders with current and former professional athletes in effort to create consensus on the path forward for scientific research and commercial development.
For AAAS, a key focus now will be reaching out to U.S. researchers, including those in its 258 affiliated scientific societies, who may be interested in taking part in these efforts.
1987: Francisco Ayala, Norman Newell, and Stanley Weinberg — This award was given jointly for the efforts of the awardees in alerting scientists and the public to the danger to the scientific enterprise and to sound scientific education posed by the creationist movement.
The AAAS Congressional Science & Engineering Fellowship program is a cooperative effort of more than 30 scientific and engineering societies that provides an opportunity for accomplished scientists and engineers to contribute to the policymaking process.
As a network of scientific, engineering and health organizations that recognize a role for science and technology in promoting human rights, the Coalition has a unique and vital contribution to make to efforts to ensure that governments respect, protect, and fulfill this neglected right.
The Program is committed to promoting high standards for the practice of science and engineering; advancing the human right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications; engaging scientists, engineers and their professional associations in human rights efforts; monitoring and enhancing assessment of emerging ethical, legal, and human rights issues related to science and technology; furthering the use of science and technology in support of human rights; and initiating activities to address the impact of developments at the intersection of science, technology, and law.
The AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition is a network of scientific membership organizations that recognize a role for science and scientists in efforts to realize human rights.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science has made a $ 10,000 donation to the AAAS Caribbean Division to help the Puerto Rican scientific research enterprise respond to extensive rebuilding challenges left by the destructive force of Hurricane Maria, encouraging others to also support efforts.
The AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition is a network of scientific membership organizations that recognizes a role for science and scientists in efforts to realize human rights.
AAAS presented Kokabee with the 2014 Scientific Freedom and Responsibility Award in absentia «in recognition of his willingness to endure imprisonment rather than apply his scientific expertise for destructive purposes and for his efforts to provide hope and education to fellow prisoners,» said Alan Leshner, then AAAS CEO and executive publisher of Science in a letter to Ayatollah Khamenei requesting Kokabee'Scientific Freedom and Responsibility Award in absentia «in recognition of his willingness to endure imprisonment rather than apply his scientific expertise for destructive purposes and for his efforts to provide hope and education to fellow prisoners,» said Alan Leshner, then AAAS CEO and executive publisher of Science in a letter to Ayatollah Khamenei requesting Kokabee'scientific expertise for destructive purposes and for his efforts to provide hope and education to fellow prisoners,» said Alan Leshner, then AAAS CEO and executive publisher of Science in a letter to Ayatollah Khamenei requesting Kokabee's release.
The Coalition is made up of all interested eligible scientific associations, professional societies, academies, and other formal networks of scientists, engineers and health professionals that recognize a role for science and technology, scientists and engineers in efforts to realize human rights.
The meeting was the first stop for the AAAS group on its three - day visit to Havana, where it would meet with a broad assortment of scientists and physicians across the city in an effort to further scientific collaboration between researchers in Cuba and the United States.
This effort has been discussed on several occasions in the Public Engagement with Science Group on Trellis, the AAAS online communication platform for the scientific community (request to join here).
The panel would review the latest scientific data on the extent of land degradation, propose and assess efforts to combat it, and perhaps also develop specific targets for halting degradation, says Dar.
Argentina's Ministry of Science has launched an ambitious effort to place scientists throughout that nation's public policy arena to ensure scientific knowledge informs government decision - making and becomes a proving ground for similar programs across the globe.
Overview of the Collection Repository: American Association for the Advancement of Science Archives, 1200 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005, [email protected] Creator: AAAS Office of Opportunities in Science Title: AAAS Project on Native Americans in Science Records Dates: 1975 - 1980 Extent: 2 linear feet (5 Hollinger boxes) Abstract: The records document the AAAS Office of Opportunities in Science effort to identify the human resource pool of American Indians in scientific and technical fields.
Zerbo also spearheaded efforts to make the monitoring data more accessible for scientific purposes.
The French National Center for Scientific Research is setting an example for supporting and tracking female scientists — but even with such pioneering efforts, progress is slow
But in an effort to reassure the scientific community, Normand says the government recognizes that «this is not the time to cut the budget for the sciences.»
A third effort, by the Center for Scientific Review, the NIH unit that evaluates grant applications, aims to speed up the turnaround time for new investigators so they can resubmit a revised application by the next triyearly deadline.
Solar outbursts have effects on everything from satellites to the electrical grid here on Earth and predicting such storms is a continuing effort for NASA, NOAA and other government and scientific groups.
Next, they developed a list of measures to evaluate the five factors they believed should account for the changing levels of concern: extreme weather events, public access to accurate scientific information, media coverage, positions of political elites and efforts by advocacy groups.
On the topic of education, here are three updates on Scientific American's efforts to inspire by expanding the reach of science (for more, click on the «Education» tab on the www.ScientificAmerican.com home page):
«This paper is a transparent effort to take the focus off the actual scientific debate and instead engage in race baiting, class baiting and other sociological devices to win a science argument,» said James Taylor, senior fellow for environment policy at the Chicago - based Heartland Institute.
In a positive sign for efforts to boost U.S. competitiveness in science and technology, a new study finds that courses that engage college students in conducting scientific research early on can dramatically increase students» odds of completing a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) degree.
Through their joint efforts, Science - Jobs - DE and Science's Next Wave hope to contribute to the promotion of scientific excellence for the next generation of scientists in Germany.
Despite the cost in time and effort, collaborating with the world's best scientists and the world's leading scientific facilities can result in stronger science and increased visibility for early - career scientists.
There is certainly a case for re-doubling the scientific efforts to produce bio-fuels on lands which do not compete with food crops, for example from cellulosic ethanol, but this technology is still not ready for the market.
Education efforts in May and June aim to bring attention to diseases that damage the brain and to gain support for the scientific work that could yield new treatments.
Trevor Mundel, president of global health at the Gates Foundation, talks to Scientific American editor - in - chief Mariette DiChristina about the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the efforts to create vaccine platforms for rapid responses to epidemics.
Some scientific groups have supported such efforts to curb faculty from depending entirely on so - called «soft money» for their salary.
Postponing the pricey effort for the current scientific season is a sign of hard times in Russia's broader Antarctic program.
The less noticeable but no less significant efforts at scientific cooperation have resulted not only from the recent government initiatives but also from ongoing efforts at science diplomacy by nonprofit organizations such as the American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS).