Sentences with phrase «research brief by»

Think Tanks: The National Education Policy Center publishes a new research brief by Bruce Baker and Gary Miron detailing «some of the prominent ways that individuals, companies, and organizations secure financial gain and generate profit by controlling and running charter schools.

A 2015 research brief by the Texas Center for Education Policy surveyed voucher studies finding that the most - disadvantaged students do not access vouchers (Jabbar, 2015).

Many of those reports were summarized in a March 2013 research brief by the Chicagoland Researchers and Advocates for Transformative Education (CReATE).

High schools should establish more orderly environments and do a better job preparing students for life after high school, particularly for youths from low - income families, according to a research brief by the National High School Center.

While intra / inter-district transfer programs and magnet schools present more choices to families, it is important to consider the following key features adopted from a recent research brief by Kara S. Finnigan and Jennifer Jellison Holme to ensure equal access and equity of participation.

Not exact matches

A comprehensive research briefing last September by CB Insights tech analyst Deepashri Varadharajan, for example — which tracked AI startups across industries from 2012 through the fall of 2016 — showed healthcare dominating every other sector, from security and finance to sales & marketing.

An early, outsourced clinical research study with real patients was encouraging, but there are many potential pitfalls yet to come, said University of North Carolina diabetes researcher Dr. John Buse, who was briefed by Google on the lens last week.

Blog postings by CEPR staff and updates on the latest briefings and activities at the Center for Economic and Policy Research.

I was recently invited to speak to the annual management briefing conference sponsored in Michigan by the Center for Automotive Research, a fine outfit which does the best research work in the continent on auto employment, workers, and skills. My slides are availabResearch, a fine outfit which does the best research work in the continent on auto employment, workers, and skills. My slides are availabresearch work in the continent on auto employment, workers, and skills. My slides are available here.

Our Migration Matters series led by Dr. Eva Busza, APF Canada's Vice-President Research and Programs, along with researchers Valentine Ostaszewski and Amar Nijhawan, will provide a brief demographic profile of each country, describe immigration policies, analyze challenges, and highlight successes.

Written by NCEO founder Corey Rosen, this issue brief discusses as of mid-2016 the extent and growth of employee ownership; survey data on ESOPs and corporate governance as well as ESOPs and executive compensation; research on the effect of ESOPs on corporate performance; the 2012 shared capitalism study of Great Place to Work applicants; data on employee ownership and employee financial well - being; the NCEO's analysis of data on ESOPs and default rates; trends in broad - based equity compensation plans; equity compensation and corporate performance; the impact of ESOPs and other broad - based plans on unemployment; legislative and regulatory issues for employee ownership; and international developments in broad - based plans.

Searching For and Finding Value» 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Charlie Tian, Founder & Director of Research, Guru Focus Topic: «What Worked in the Market from 1998 - 2008: Undervalued Predictable Companies» 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Robert Miles, Author & Conference Organizer & Host [USA] Topic: «Portrait of a Disciplined Investor: Beating the S&P 500 by 6.8 % Annually For 25 Years» 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Optional Tour depart from Ayres Hotel LAX to Huntington Library 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Briefing by the Chief Curator of Rare Books on the history of the Huntington Library and the Munger Research Center 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Continue to Pasadena 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Charlie Munger's Wesco Financial Annual Meeting [The Pasadena Center, 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA.]

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Briefing by the Chief Curator of Rare Books on the history of the Huntington Library and the Munger Research Center 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Continue to Pasadena 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Charlie Munger's Wesco Financial Annual Meeting [The Pasadena Center, 300 E Green Street, Pasadena, CA. 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Optional Tour depart from The Pasadena Center (15 minutes after annual meeting ends) and return to Ayres Hotel LAX.

For additional insight into our longer term view, please click here to see a piece provided by our research consultant, Asset Consulting Group, that takes a brief look at the year - end review.

In a «friend of the court» brief signed by 49 members of Congress, the Family Research Council argued that 97 % of the prayers offered in the U.S. Congress are offered by Christians and the «majority of these prayers include identifiably Christian content.»

Besides, the Academy's brief continued, creationists do not perform scientific research to establish the mechanism of supernatural creation, that being by definition impossible.

In brief, while the research on symbols in general and religious symbolism in particular by specialists in other disciplines deserves his consideration, the historian of religions is obliged in the final analysis, to approach the subject with his own means of investigation and in his proper perspective.

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By Dave DeWitt [Author's Note: The year 2012 marks the Centennial Anniversary of the Scoville Organoleptic Test, so I decided to apply all my food history online research skills that I've honed over the past five years to create what is the first definitive — however brief — biographical essay on Scoville.

The research, conducted by market research firm Wine Opinions and presented at a press briefing at the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in Sacramento today, confirms what wineries active in sustainability programs have been reporting for years: Demand for sustainably produced wine has increased over the past 5 to 10 years and is likely to continue to grow over the next decade.

Finally, the afternoon session wrapped up with a brief presentation by Geoff Taylor of Campden BRI, a food and drink research service.

The UK is unprepared for the most complex ever change to its food system, which will be required before Brexit, according to a new briefing paper published by SPRU, the Science Policy Research Unit at the University of Sussex.

The casting call is being run by Allan Graf, who our brief research shows is THE guy when it comes to football in Hollywood.

New study shows father - inclusive perinatal classes improve births New research has shown that Family Foundations — the brief series of classes for first - time parents offered in the UK by the Fatherhood Institute — improves birth outcomes as well as easing the transition to parenthood.

New research has shown that Family Foundations — the brief series of classes for first - time parents offered in the UK by the Fatherhood Institute — improves birth outcomes as well as easing the transition to parenthood.

An outstanding policy briefing paper Understanding Fatherhood in the 21st Century A Policy Briefing Paper for Northern Ireland written by Colin Shaw and Maria Lohan summarises the research evidence to support father involvement and makes a series of recommendations for changes in public policy and practice in Northern Ireland to facilitate the changing role of fatherbriefing paper Understanding Fatherhood in the 21st Century A Policy Briefing Paper for Northern Ireland written by Colin Shaw and Maria Lohan summarises the research evidence to support father involvement and makes a series of recommendations for changes in public policy and practice in Northern Ireland to facilitate the changing role of fatherBriefing Paper for Northern Ireland written by Colin Shaw and Maria Lohan summarises the research evidence to support father involvement and makes a series of recommendations for changes in public policy and practice in Northern Ireland to facilitate the changing role of fathers today.

-LSB-...] doing some brief research, gyms do indeed have developmental benefits: here is an article by «Mama OT» (a paediatric occupational therapist) on the Developmen... The article outlines some of the cognitive, visual perception, grasping and reaching skills, -LSB-...]

The Yale researchers who conducted one of the studies his research pulled from responded to his use of their work by saying, «Our paper is not referring to routine, brief stressful experiences, but to abuse and neglect.

After a brief hiatus — imposed by my teaching and research commitments — this weblog will (hopefully) see more frequent updates.

The Steering Group agreed the terms of reference for the review and, in consultation with the UK Human Geography community, appointed an International Panel of leading international experts, chaired by Professor David Ley, University of British Columbia, Canada The International Panel visited the UK for one week in May 2012 and met with about 150 stakeholders in UK Human Geography Prior to its UK visit, the Panel was provided with a range of background data including: Overviews of research trends and outputs since 2000 completed by representatives of the nine Human Geography sub-disciplines Two - page assessments by Heads of UK Geography Departments of strengths, weaknesses, overall health, and future opportunities and challenges to Human Geography in the UK (15 submissions were received) A statistical profile of UK Human Geography: Briefing Document: Statistical Overview and Commentary by Paul Wakeling (2012) Bibliometric Data for the ESRC International Benchmarking Review of Human Geography by Thomson Reuters (2012) A Short Introduction to UK Research Funding Policy by David Mills (2012) Survey of Users of Human Geography Research by Steve Johnson, David Gibbs and Ian Millsresearch trends and outputs since 2000 completed by representatives of the nine Human Geography sub-disciplines Two - page assessments by Heads of UK Geography Departments of strengths, weaknesses, overall health, and future opportunities and challenges to Human Geography in the UK (15 submissions were received) A statistical profile of UK Human Geography: Briefing Document: Statistical Overview and Commentary by Paul Wakeling (2012) Bibliometric Data for the ESRC International Benchmarking Review of Human Geography by Thomson Reuters (2012) A Short Introduction to UK Research Funding Policy by David Mills (2012) Survey of Users of Human Geography Research by Steve Johnson, David Gibbs and Ian MillsResearch Funding Policy by David Mills (2012) Survey of Users of Human Geography Research by Steve Johnson, David Gibbs and Ian MillsResearch by Steve Johnson, David Gibbs and Ian Mills (2012).

«Not only is it losing jobs currently, but in terms of its attractiveness as a place to do business in the future, I think there are some uncertainties,» Jason Abel, a research officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, said during an economic briefing last week, as quoted by the Press and Sun - Bulletin.

This latest research by HKU astronomers promises a new era in our ability to study and understand this fascinating if brief period in the final stages of the lives of low - and mid-mass stars.

Based on a culmination of ten years of research work, the new method to estimate more accurate distances between planetary nebulae and the Earth developed by HKU astronomers promises a new era in scientists» ability to study and understand the fascinating if brief period in the final stages of the lives of low - and mid-mass stars.

AAAS and the Dana Foundation, a private philanthropic organization that promotes brain research and related educational initiatives, hosted the AAAS symposium and the congressional briefing, which was held in conjunction with the Congressional Neuroscience Caucus, co-chaired by Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, a Washington state Republican, and Earl Blumenauer, an Oregon Democrat.

A brief quote from this report by Eleanore Lee, who had just retired as an expert on research policy at the Office of the University of California President, highlights the Berkeley campus situation, which of course was a familiar one nationwide.

The first meeting is kicked off by discussions of each person's brief talk and an abstract that explains the individual's research.

At least one source of these bright, brief blasts of radio energy may be a young neutron star assisted by a nearby massive black hole, new research suggests.

Some of the excellent new teachers the nation needs, Vasquez noted at a Washington, D.C., briefing, could be postdocs attracted into the classroom partially by a desire to pass on the excitement of science but also by new programs that could provide incentives such as higher pay and opportunities for continued participation in research.

The Congressional briefing, «Living at the Extremes: Geoscience Research at the Coolest Places on Earth,» planned by AAAS in collaboration with the American Geophysical Union (AGU) in celebration of National Oceans Month, explored the implications that the Earth's poles have for our natural environment, oceans, and national security.

► This week's issue of Science also includes a brief recap of the 40th annual AAAS Forum on Science and Technology Policy, attended by «more than 400 elected officials, government and business leaders, researchers, educators, and others» on 30 April and 1 May in Washington, D.C. «The importance of basic research for the nation's scientific and economic future was a recurring theme,» and «participants delved into the factors driving the tight budget environment» scientists are currently facing.

The House briefing was the third hosted this year by the AAAS Office of Government Relations with the support of the Dana Foundation, a private philanthropic organization that promotes brain research and related educational initiatives, and in conjunction with the Congressional Neuroscience Caucus, co-chaired by Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, a Washington state Republican, and Earl Blumenauer, an Oregon Democrat.

The online book chapter entitled Research Programs on Nanotechnology in the World, written by Mihail Roco of the National Science Foundation, contains a brief overview of who is investing in nanotechnology in several countries.

Using their star power and connections, the foursome have pushed their ideas on conspicuous occasions, a number of which they created themselves: a session at the National Academy of Sciences» annual meeting that Varmus described as «heated;» a briefing by Krischner, Tilghman, and Varmus at the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology; a meeting at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute that «brought together some senior... influencers to talk about the problem;» a new paper about that meeting that will soon appear in PNAS; and a presentation by Kirschner at the Future of Research symposium organized by Boston - area postdocs in October.

«This research contributes to the current dialogue on religion by demonstrating that even brief religious belief reminders not accompanied by any explicit beliefs or injunctions tend to promote more magnanimous, less hostile choices in threatening circumstances.»

Founded and supported by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, the OHE carries out research and publishes books and briefings.

A summary of its recommendations, endorsed by WHO Director - General Margaret Chan on 11 July, was released in a statement today and discussed during a press briefing (audio file) by Marie - Paule Kieny, head of WHO's Initiative for Vaccine Research.

«There is strong evidence of the benefits of diversity in STEM,» Malcom said at a 7 December briefing organized by the American Educational Research Association (AERA) on the Supreme Court's reconsideration of Abigail Fisher's case against the University of Texas at Austin (UT).

The Review is a super refined weekly web publication curated by subject matter experts from Yale who summarize important research articles from leading natural and social science journals with the hope that people can make more informed decisions using latest research results.The Review launched this week and covers a wide range of topics, like this brief about climate change and biodiversity («Biodiversity Left Behind in Climate Change Scenarios»): They find that simply using the traditional classification of a species in climate change simulations can underestimate the true scale of biodiversity loss.

«The research was actually prompted by a grant from the Department of Defense — I was asked to conceptualize and test a brief way to help married couples cope with the stress of separation and deployment,» McNulty said.

The brief also rebuts the argument by two researchers who filed the suit that the guidelines make it harder for them to win grants for research on adult stem cells.