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American Council of Learned Societies Now Accepting Applications for AVDF/ACLS Fellowships for Research on the Liberal Arts

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The AVDF/ACLS Fellows for Research on the Liberal Arts will each receive $45,000 toward their projects, participate in a two-day data training in Ann Arbor, Michigan in summer 2024 led by the research team at ICPSR, and convene for a subsequent symposium to share their findings with one another and invited journalists.

Deadline for Applications: December 15, 2023, 9:00 PM EST

Learn more about application and eligibility requirements.
Information sessions will be held for potential applicants with James Shulman, ACLS Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Allyson Flaster, Assistant Research Scientist, Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research, Institute for Social Research. Register now for webinars on the following dates:

Before the advent of today’s powerful administrative data management systems, it was difficult to study the full path of a student’s curricular journey – the composition of their classes and the characteristics of their classmates – in the way the CBII now allows; by connecting these textured data on the undergraduate experience to later life outcomes, researchers will have the chance to test the association between educational experiences and understanding later life outcomes. Project proposals from empirical social scientists, humanists, and researchers working outside the arts and sciences, and researchers working outside the academy are welcome.

Proposals should be suited to the methods of research that the CBII dataset can support. Studies with a focus on workforce issues, physical or mental health policy, or civic participation are encouraged. The CBII data are intended to support two broad and mutually reinforcing categories of research aims:

  • to provide evidence on relationships between measures of undergraduate educational experience and various outcomes to inform public discussions about the benefits of a liberal arts education and to identify ways that undergraduate instruction can be improved;
  • to develop, refine, or test measures of the educational experience that are validated, transferable across institutions, and scalable.

Projects must be based at an institution of higher education, a research organization, a research arm of a government agency, or a nongovernmental, not-for-profit agency in the United States. The PI must have a PhD or other research-appropriate terminal degree officially conferred before September 28, 2022 and have an appointment that is eligible to be a principal investigator at an institution.

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Formed a century ago, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a nonprofit federation of 80 scholarly organizations. As the leading representative of American scholarship in the humanities and interpretive social sciences, ACLS upholds the core principle that knowledge is a public good. In supporting its member organizations, ACLS utilizes its endowment and $37 million annual operating budget to expand the forms, content, and flow of scholarly knowledge, reflecting our commitment to diversity of identity and experience. ACLS collaborates with institutions, associations, and individuals to strengthen the evolving infrastructure for scholarship. In all aspects of our work, ACLS is committed to principles and practices in support of racial and social justice.

The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations were organized in 1952 and are supported by two trusts established by Mr. Arthur Vining Davis. The Foundations aim to bear witness to Mr. Davis’ successful corporate leadership and his ambitious philanthropic vision. Since their inception, the Foundations have given over 3,800 grants totaling more than $300 million to colleges and universities, hospitals, medical schools, and divinity schools.

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Anna Polovick Waggy, American Council of Learned Societies, 212-697-1505, [email protected], https://www.acls.org/

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uMotif CEO Steve Rosenberg, Visionary eClinical Technology Senior Executive and Innovator, Named to PharmaVoice 100 Most Influential, Inspiring People in Life Sciences

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With a career spanning 40+ years in software development, for the past 20 years Steve has guided companies to develop, commercialize and promote technologies that accelerate patient-centric clinical R&D. His achievements include promoting the adoption of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) at Phase Forward; the first commercialized clinical trial technology suite, at Oracle; and the first independently-validated eCOA/ePRO data capture method in decades, at uMotif.

Steve is known for his success in urging the life sciences industry to invest in clinical research technologies to gather vast amounts of high-quality data, to improve the conduct of clinical trials. He also has earned a reputation for evangelizing a focus on the patient, encouraging study sponsors to ease the patient burden by giving them appealing apps that are akin to those they use in daily life.

He is known for giving back as well, with decades of active community service including founding a non-profit to help neighbors in need; and, serving on non-profit Boards to help abused children, at-risk youth, and underserved adults.

Steve also was named to the PharmaVoice 100 in 2017, honored for being an industry change agent who opened new doors to clinical efficiency during his tenure as GM of Oracle Health Services.

“This industry is a ground-breaking one capable of changing the world through science and technology,” said Meagan Parrish, lead editor of PharmaVoice. “These honorees inspire advancements by guiding their teams, supporting their patients, and propelling their organizations’ missions forward. We are excited to recognize their contributions through this annual list.”

Steve Rosenberg said, “I’m grateful to receive this recognition a second time. For over two decades I’ve been driven to help customers speed the development of new medicines with modern technologies that make it easier to engage patients – I call them heroes – who give their time and bodies to improve healthcare for all of us.”

About uMotif

Putting patients first is in uMotif’s DNA. The uMotif eCOA/ePRO platform delivers faster, quality clinical trials and real-world studies by putting patients at the core of research. Through cloud-hosting in the US, Europe and China, the GCP, 21 CFR Part 11 and GDPR-compliant platform supports any study or trial, from Clinical Phase I, II and III studies through to decentralized or virtual real-world studies. Find out how uMotif can improve your clinical research programs and real-world studies at www.umotif.com

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Brenda Nashawaty, uMotif , 1 6176883253, [email protected], www.umotif.com

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Science: Biology

Selling Power Releases 2023 List of the 500 Largest Sales Organizations in America

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The states with the most Selling Power 500 companies are California (56), New York (49), and Texas (38). The states in which the Selling Power 500 companies employ the largest sales organizations are California (6,763,764), New York (6,600,674), and Texas (3,685,369). These states account for about 28% of the total companies and a whopping 66% of the total salespeople.

Beginning with this year, Selling Power is also tracking the gender gap in the leadership of these major companies. While there was the slightest improvement from 2022, when only 8% of these companies were led by women, it is still disappointing that, in 2023, a paltry 10% of the Selling Power 500 companies are led by women. Within the leading tech sector companies reported on, all are helmed by men with the notable exception of Oracle’s CEO, Safra A. Catz.

Although it is too early to confirm a trend or assign causation, the overall number of salespeople has declined within the major tracked industries, while gross revenues are up across the board.

Top executives can use the Selling Power 500 to benchmark their company’s productivity per salesperson and find out how they measure against the average in their industry.

Sales executives can use the Selling Power 500 as a prospect list. This is the ideal list for reps who sell sales training, incentive and promotional products, CRM solutions, automotive fleets, sales enablement solutions, or virtual meeting solutions. An enhanced spreadsheet of the Selling Power 500 is available for purchase here: https://bit.ly/3LgYWoZ

About Selling Power

Selling Power/Sales 3.0 is the leader in Sales Industry Content, Conferences and Lead Generation Programs, and has published the leading digital magazine for sales managers and sales VPs since 1981. Selling Power is a regular media sponsor of the Sales 3.0 Conferences, which are attended by more than 3,000 sales leaders each year. For additional information, please visit www.sellingpower.com or download a media kit – https://bit.ly/3qYDiyY

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Jeff Campbell, Selling Power, 1 5405387706, [email protected], www.sellingpower.com

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Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) Market to grow by USD 13.83 billion from 2022 to 2027, Growth Driven by the growing use of RTLS tags in the healthcare sector- Technavio

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NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “real-time location systems (RTLS) market by application (healthcare, transportation, and logistics, retail, government, and others), solution (systems and tags), and geography (North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and the Middle East…

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A new study examines the mental health advantages of being religious or spiritual, as well as the potential drawbacks

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BELIEVERS TEND TO HAVE STRONGER SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-CONFIDENCE

  • 80% of the Believers are highly perseverant and refuse to allow the potential for rejection or failure to deter them from taking action (compared to 59% of Non-believers).
  • 82% believe that all problems can be resolved or their impact diminished (compared to 60% of Non-believers).
  • 73% look for the silver lining in negative situations (compared to 54% of Non-believers).
  • 90% believe that they deserve love, respect, and happiness (compared to 77% of Non-believers).

BELIEVERS TEND TO HAVE A STRONGER DESIRE TO IMPROVE, LEARN, AND GROW

  • 56% regularly expand their intellectual horizons beyond their area of expertise by reading articles, watching documentaries, or listening to podcasts (compared to 44% of Non-believers).
  • 58% try new things on a regular basis (compared to 37% of Non-believers). 
  • 55% have a bucket list that they are actively trying to accomplish (compared to 28% of Non-believers). 
  • 75% are curious to learn more about people who are different from them (compared to 65% of Non-believers). 
  • 90% view hardship is an opportunity to grow (compared to 58% of Non-believers). 
  • 69% push themselves to overcome their fears (compared to 41% of Non-believers).

BELIEVERS ARE LESS LIKELY TO STRUGGLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND ENGAGE IN UNHEALTHY COPING STRATEGIES TO DEAL WITH STRESS

  • 25% drink, smoke, or take drugs to cope with stress (compared to 46% of Non-believers).
  • 15% have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder (compared to 27% of Non-believers). 
  • 9% have been diagnosed with a mood disorder, such as depression or bipolar (compared to 24% of Non-believers).

HOWEVER, THE STUDY DID UNCOVER A FEW PITFALLS OF RELIGIOSITY AND SPIRITUALITY, SUCH AS THE FOLLOWING:

  • 65% of Believers tend to passively accept negative circumstances as “destiny” or “fate” (compared to 30% of Non-believers).
  • 26% believe that success is dependent on factors that are beyond their control (compared to 16% of Non-believers). 
  • 55% believe that most of the things that have gone wrong in their life are not their fault (compared to 50% of Non-believers). 
  • 40% see the world in black-and-white terms (compared to 20% of Non-believers). 
  • 88% believe that thinking negative thoughts can cause bad things to happen (compared to 73% of the Non-believers). 
  • 88% believe that a positive thought can cancel out a negative thought (compared to 60% of the Non-believers).

Interestingly, 51% of the religious/spiritual group said that they go out of their way to demonstrate that they are not prejudiced against members of protected groups (e.g., minorities, people with disabilities), compared to 35% of the Non-believers group. Why they feel compelled to do so is uncertain. This type of defense mechanism, known as “Reaction Formation,” is a method of redirecting a negative impulse into something positive. However, using this strategy to deal with stress or unpleasant emotions will provide temporary relief at best. The issue that is being repressed must be addressed at some point.

“Any stress management or self-improvement strategy that is effective and that doesn’t harm the user or other people is a plus in my books,” states Dr. Ilona Jerabek, president of PsychTests. “Regardless of society’s feelings about religion, those who believe in a divine being, a conscious universe, angels, or a spirit guide tend to enjoy many psychological advantages. This is because faith allows people to find comfort in chaotic times. No matter how difficult things get, it’s comforting to know that you are not alone, that someone is looking after you, and that no matter how many mistakes you make, you are still loved unconditionally. When it comes to coping with life’s ups and downs, every person has their own way. If religion or spirituality bring you joy and comfort, then follow that path. Just don’t overstep other people’s boundaries; not everyone finds comfort in religion, so allow people to find their own road to peace. And don’t forget that faith alone will not bring you happiness or success; you always need to take steps aligned with your goals or vision.”

Are you mentally tough? Check out the Hardiness Test at https://testyourself.psychtests.com/testid/4189

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About PsychTests AIM Inc.
PsychTests AIM Inc. originally appeared on the internet scene in 1996. Since its inception, it has become a pre-eminent provider of psychological assessment products and services to human resource personnel, therapists and coaches, academics, researchers and a host of other professionals around the world. PsychTests AIM Inc. staff is comprised of a dedicated team of psychologists, test developers, researchers, statisticians, writers, and artificial intelligence experts (see ARCHProfile.com).

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Ilona Jerabek, Ph.D., PsychTests AIM Inc, 5147453189, [email protected], https://testyourself.psychtests.com/

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Science: Biology

Test-Guide Unveils New Study Ranking the Smartest States in America

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The Top Five Smartest States in America are as follows:

1. Vermont
2. Minnesota
3. New Hampshire
4. Washington
5. Virginia

These states demonstrated a remarkable combination of high educational achievement and low prevalence of behaviors and beliefs that could potentially hinder intellectual development.

Conversely, the study also identified the states with the lowest rankings in terms of intelligence.

The Bottom Five States in America are as follows:

50. Mississippi
49. Nevada
48. New Mexico
47. Louisiana
46. Alabama

Each of these states faces unique challenges that impact their educational attainment and overall cognitive development. “We believe that this study provides valuable insights into the complex interplay of factors that correlate with a state’s overall intelligence,” said Dave Evangelisti, Founder and CEO at Test-Guide. “Our hope is that this research will inspire communities and individuals to strive for greater educational and intellectual achievements.”

The Test-Guide study is available in its entirety on the Test-Guide website, offering detailed information and analysis of the findings. To access the full report, please visit the Smartest States study.

ABOUT TEST-GUIDE

Test-Guide.com, founded in 2009, is the largest provider of free practice tests, prep course reviews and study materials.Test-Guide currently offers prep materials for over 100 different tests and has served 51,000,000 learners. With a commitment to promoting education and helping individuals achieve their academic and career goals, Test-Guide conducts research and produces content that empowers learners. To learn more, visit https://www.Test-Guide.com

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Brooke Hollowell, Test-Guide, 1 (614) 943-2395, [email protected], www.Test-Guide.com

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Science: Biology

Cory Smith Joins Momentum at Zark as Vice President of Sales

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“We are excited to welcome Cory to the Zark family, as he joins our sales team during a period of remarkable growth for our organization,” said Todd Katler, CEO of Zark. “Owners and operators nationwide are seeing why a solution crafted around doing something for the residents instead of to the residents is so valuable. This is why so many are flocking to Zark’s unique approach.”

Smith has more than 16 years of experience in the multifamily industry, which includes sales leadership at two startups — Anyone Home and Level One. While at Anyone Home, which Katler founded in 2013 and later sold, Smith also worked as vice president of sales. During his time there he helped increase the number of units Anyone Home served to well over one million.

“I’m thrilled to be joining Zark, as well as teaming up with Todd again in bringing another amazing and much-needed solution to multifamily,” Smith said. “Parking issues will harm reputation and resident retention, leading to significant increases in costs. Whether it’s a lack of parking, access to spots, or leveraging unused spaces, Zark can help them get a grasp on their parking problems and increase NOI.”

Zark empowers properties to lease vacant parking spaces to residents and guests for a low daily rate. This simple, integrated solution improves resident satisfaction by allowing the consumer to self-concierge and takes the burden out of the leasing office. The result is a reduction in resident frustration and negative reviews. The powerful solution has no ongoing fees for apartment operators and properties participate in a revenue share from the reservations.

About Zark

Zark is a leading technology-enabled parking management provider, offering convenient solutions to multifamily parking challenges. Utilizing a mobile app, Zark allows residents and their guests to quickly and conveniently book parking spaces on a property for up to seven days. Owners and operators can lease unused spaces in the community, as well as the spaces of residents who have moved out. The app also provides parking management without the need for onsite teams, including tracking of repeat parking offenders, customized violations and towing — all from a single, easy-to-use app. For more information, visit zarkparking.com or LinkedIn.

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Darcey Leach, Zark, 1 303.682.5005, [email protected], zarkparking.com

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