African-American moms share many traits with helicopter parents, specifically when it comes to being overprotective and hypervigilant about their children’s lives. But their goal is not only to get them into college. It’s survival.
OVERVIEW Population growth, unchecked urban sprawl and the long-term impacts of climate change are putting increased pressure on our cities. According to the United Nations, 70 percent of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050 and more than $90 trillion will need to be invested in infrastructure projects to ensure sustainability. Whether it’s …
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Orlando will host its first Taste of Science Festival on April 22-23 as part of an annual national event geared at encouraging public discourse about science and its impact on the community.
OVERVIEW Companies must navigate a series of external forces to do business wherever they operate. Political upheaval, civil unrest, trade disputes and terrorist attacks can each pose a significant threat, potentially preventing a company from operating successfully in volatile countries or regions. Aon’s 2019 Risk Maps have identified key risks associated with threats facing businesses …
The inside of a fire might be the last place one would explore, but a new University of Central Florida method to do just that could lead to advances in fighting fires, creating cleaner engines and even space travel.
A College of Medicine scientist is advancing research on how neurons in the heart communicate with the brain in hopes of using those messages to repair cardiac disease.
A College of Medicine scientist is advancing research on how neurons in the heart communicate with the brain in hopes of using those messages to repair cardiac disease.
A College of Medicine scientist is advancing research on how neurons in the heart communicate with the brain in hopes of using those messages to repair cardiac disease.
Sudipta Seal, an engineering professor and chair of UCF’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering, will receive two international awards in the coming months for his contributions to materials science research.
OVERVIEW From introducing bans on plastic grocery bags in U.S. states and counties to issuing “blue bonds” to support sustainable marine and fishing projects in the Seychelles, the private, public and investment sectors are addressing environmental challenges that threaten overall sustainability. Business sustainability is sometimes described as a focus on the “three Ps” – profits, …
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