Sentences with phrase «organizations such»

At the end of the study, commuting by bicycle provided users with about half of the weekly physical activity recommended by international organizations such as WHO, which indicate the need for at least 150 minutes a week of physical activity.

Most higher education lobbying is done by organizations such as the American Council on Education (ACE), the Association of American Universities, and — with a more specific focus on international aspects — NAFSA: The Association of International Educators.

For this reason, NAGPS has intensified its cooperation with other organizations such as NAFSA and joined an initiative for INS reform spearheaded by ACE.

But the best way for the United States to engage with foreign nations on bolstering safe spent fuel management is through multilateral organizations such as the U.N.'s International Atomic Energy Agency, he argues.

The research offers support for the recommendations of organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control, Institute of Medicine, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, all of which have advocated increasing the amount of time that elementary school children spend in gym class, says lead researcher and Cornell professor of policy analysis and management, John Cawley, who conducted the study with Chad Meyerhoefer of Lehigh University (Cornell Ph.D. 2002) and David Frisvold of Emory University.

Nonprofit organizations such as PhRMA must file detailed disclosures with the IRS.

The results of this study are now being presented to standardizing organizations such as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the International Standardization Organization (ISO).

In the aftermath of NASA's abandonment private organizations such as the nonprofit SETI Institute in California continued programs of their own, sustained by modest research grants and occasional philanthropic donations.

So are organizations such as Doctors Without Borders, which do much of the control work on the ground.

Looked on favorably by the government the institute began to receive generous donations from organizations such as the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency and the MacArthur Foundation in the U.S. Bolstered by such support, INBio grew and matured, collecting various awards including the Prince of Asturias Award for Technological and Scientific Research in 1995.

To attract a diverse talent pool, especially in areas such as engineering and science, GM has also partnered with organizations such as Advancing Minorities» Interest in Engineering, the National Society of Black Engineers, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), and the Society of Women Engineers.

These include internal University of Toronto organizations such as the Rotman School, the alumni organization, and the Entrepreneur club, as well as external organizations such as Liberty Village, Bio-Broker, Strategic Health Innovations, and the Canadian Youth Business Foundation.

«Joining forces with science - driven organizations such as the U.S. Air Force and Gatorade will help us to deliver on a new class of wearable technology — one that provides quantitative information on sweat, with the potential to fundamentally change the way that people manage their hydration, health and performance,» Ghaffari said.

I love the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB) because they have such a great relevance to what I do and because the organization is still relatively approachable in comparison to giant organizations such as BIO.

National health organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have endorsed EPT, but it remains underused, Mmeje says.

Newman is backed by former presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders (I — VT), as well as by abortion rights organizations such as Planned Parenthood, the National Organization of Women, and EMILY's List.

An related accompanying editorial in the same issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases notes that other organizations such as the American College of Gastroenterology have provided additional specific criteria for diagnostic testing for acute diarrhea, such as individuals with moderate - to - severe symptoms or illness lasting more than 7 days.

We do, however, also work in other countries and for supranational organizations such as the World Bank or the European Union.

This is the pairing of biology and technology that a number of prominent organizations such as the IPCC and DOE rely on to provide any hope that civilization will begin to combat climate change.

The report also recommends that the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, and organizations such as the National Collegiate Athletic Association support research to develop better age - specific recommendations and rules, and educate parents, coaches, and schools to help change the «culture of resistance» that surrounds concussion in many sports, according to the report.

Some are scientists, but most are people with some connection to the land: extension agents who work with farmers, and environmentalists representing organizations such as The Nature Conservancy.

As a result, both private companies like UOP, government agencies like DARPA and commercial organizations such as CAAFI have begun to consider a broader array of sources, including the oil from the seeds of Brazil's babassu palm tree or the conversion of the woody or cellulosic parts of plants.

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).

In addition, organizations such as the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and Los Alamos National Laboratory systematically fund a large number of undergraduate researchers.

Since leaving gang life and / or prison, many of the interviewees currently are involved in gang prevention organizations such as Cure Violence / Ceasefire and the Chicago Dream Center.

Basic research has long been recognized by expert organizations such as the National Academy of Sciences as key to driving innovation and ensuring long - term economic growth.

Aid organizations such as the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, have not committed to increasing their financial support.

The biogas plant has caught the attention of international communities and organizations such as Reynolds, Indiana — a.k.a. BioTown, USA.

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I also look into setting up relationships with large science organizations such as the European Space Agency, the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council, and the Science Museum, so that we can share content at the most basic level or work together on larger projects.

I also send them links to various science organizations such as AAAS, NSF, and NIH to help them find summer research opportunities and scholarships.

(PHR does accept funding for particular projects from international organizations such as the U.N., but PHR's core support comes from private sources.)

In a paper written for the conference, Roseman also touched on the role of scientists and scientific organizations such as AAAS in reforming science education, including the development of standards and the curriculum materials, assessments, and teacher professional development that are aligned to them.

Furthermore, organizations such as USAID and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have started sponsoring design competitions such as Saving Lives at Birth, which challenges innovators to protect the health of newborns and their mothers in the world's poorest places.

These individuals generally find work at government health agencies such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, global nonprofit organizations such as Doctors Without Borders, educational institutions and academic centres, and hospitals.

The group's efforts are being funded through the Audacious Project, a joint effort of the non-profit group TED and philanthropic organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The essay's co-authors include researchers at high - profile organizations such as Microsoft, Harvard, Yale and MIT.

This is especially important to social justice organizations such as Families Together in New York State.

The REDC recognized Fitzpatrick's contribution and dedication to the community through her involvement in local affairs and organizations such as Camp Venture and the board of the Town of Orangetown.

The first openly gay Council speaker also had the entire gay political establishment behind her, including the Empire State Pride Agenda, the Stonewall Democratic Club, Lambda Independent Democrats, the Gay & Lesbian Democrats, the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, and the Human Rights Campaign, along with women's organizations such as Emily's List and the National Organization for Women - NYC.

GNYC4C partnered with organizations such as ACT NOW, MYD and Village Independent Democrats to drive meaningful volunteer action on key contests.

When we are not responding to daily emergencies, we are working within the communities teaching the importance of fire safety, raising awareness to our charitable organizations such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and Firefighters» Coats for Kids, and taking part in the political process ensuring that our local elected officials and our state legislators understand the importance of our profession and what it takes to ensure your safety.

In this time, we have been able to accomplish so much — from the replacement of our namesake, the «Welcome To Whitestone» sign at the corner of Francis Lewis Boulevard and the Cross Island Parkway, to graffiti clean - ups and our numerous community events and fundraisers for vital community service organizations such as Whitestone Volunteer Ambulance and St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children.

But the church, along with organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, has said a one - year look - back period would open the floodgates to litigation against organizations that could have to defend themselves in cases involving alleged abusers who have been dead or retired for years or decades.

The state law covering the city's share of casino revenue requires 26.5 percent off the top go to local agencies and organizations such as Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and Niagara Falls International Airport.

He noted that the Commission, in collaboration with gender - based organizations such as the UN women, had been taking steps to encourage political parties to increase women participation during electoral contests.

The Summit on Latinos was a multi-coalition effort supported by NYC's Latino elected officials including Speaker of City Council Melissa Mark — Viverito; Council Members Ydanis Rodríguez, Carlos Menchaca, the city's top academic institutions the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College, CUNY, the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute, the Jaime Lucero Mexican Studies Institute at CUNY, the CUNY Joseph S. Murphy Institute for Worker Education and Labor Studies, and community organizations such as the Hispanic Federation.

After three years of work, supported by the town and organizations such as Americorps, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland, BOCES of Rockland and Antioch's New England School of Environmental Studies, Stead's finally realized his vision.

Applications from left - leaning organizations such as the Family Planning Advocates (FPA), the Women's Equality Coalition (WEC), the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) as well as the right - leaning New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms (NYCF) were rejected by the commission.

So far, the fundraising has primarily benefited conservative organizations such as the Club for Growth, the Congressional Leadership Fund and American Crossroads, the group connected to George W. Bush's former White House adviser Karl Rove, which plans to spend up to $ 100 million on House and Senate races through its super PAC and nonprofit arms.