“Convergence science has advanced across many fronts, from nanotechnology to regenerative tissue,” says Nobel Laureate Phil Sharp of MIT. “But the funding allocated for convergence research in biomedical science is small and needs to be expanded. In fact, there is no federal agency with the responsibility to fund convergence in biomedical research.”
Category: Education
Vote for National Convergence Idea Challenge Winner by Thurs, 6/23/2016
Back to college; rape culture concerns; Ithaca Diaries update
Benefit featuring tech ed experts, honoring visionary Seymour Papert to be held Dec 4, in Kendall Square, Cambridge
Journalist/Producer Bill Lichtenstein Wins Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism
Our friend Bill Lichtenstein has won a Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism for “A Terrifying Way to Discipline Chlldren,” an Op Ed piece he wrote for the September 8, 2012 New York Times. Lichtenstein, an investigative journalist and filmmaker, exposed the largely unknown use of seclusion rooms and physical restraints in schools across the country.
Breakthrough Greater Boston raises $215K to support urban education for underserved
Breakthrough Greater Boston, the nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing under-resourced students to attend four-year colleges and to training the next generation of urban teachers, reports that it raised $215,000 in its annual Springfest event on April 24th.
Two Cambridge Nonprofits Win $$$ in 2012 Boston Foundation Challenge
Phillips Brooks House Association (PBHA) and Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB) , both based in Cambridge, have together raised more than $50,000 for vital summer youth programs as part of the 2012 Boston Foundation Giving Challenge competition.
University reputation, rankings & reality
University communications and institutional research experts expressed doubt about the accuracy and usefulness of most college reputation and ranking systems.