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NEW BOOK DEDICATED TO RGU PROFESSOR

A new book, 'Information Literacy: International Perspectives', has been dedicated to Professor Ian Johnson, Senior Research Fellow at The Robert Gordon University, to mark his contribution to inter...

Update: Boise State Professor Killed In Idaho Wildfire (AHN)

(AHN) - A wildfire that left nine homes damaged and 10 destroyed in the Boise, Idaho area, also claimed one life. Boise State University professor, Mary Ellen Ryder, was trapped in her home by the fast-moving flames. - Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:50:31 GMT

Peter K Austin's top 10 endangered languages

The linguistics professor and author shares a personal selection from the thousands of languages on the brink of disappearing

fully furnished, includes utilities ACADEMIC YEAR sublet only (berkeley) $2650 3bd

Professor will unexpectedly be away from Berkeley during the 2008-2009 academic year. Would like to rent fully furnished (flat screen TV, mostly new furniture and appliances) home to RESPONSIBLE, CLEAN, NON-SMOKING tenants for the ACADEMIC YEAR only! Professor will be returning at the end of May. Looking for respectful tenants with decent credit who will take excellent care of this beautiful, recently renovated home (new paint, new flooring, etc.). All utilities included in rent. On site laundry; parking space, beautiful backyard. In a quiet neighborhood in South Berkeley, within walking distance to Berkeley Bowl. Less than a mile from UCB; can take the #15 bus (on MLK) to campus or bike (about 10 minutes). Pictures available upon request. Please email your interest.

UAVs Search for Scientific Silver Lining in Beijing Pollution Clouds

A professor begins sending unmanned aerial vehicles into the pollution clouds emanating from Beijing to measure the impacts of the government's industrial shutdowns and traffic bans on the region surrounding Beijing.

Position Announcement: Music Bibliographer, Central Michigan University

Reference Librarian/Music Bibliographer (Tenure-track, 12-month, Assistant Professor)Central Michigan University Libraries seeks a 12-month, tenure-track faculty Reference Librarian/Music Bibliographer at the rank of Assistant Professor to join an energetic team. Serving about 28,000 students, Central Michigan University is a doctoral research institution recognized for strong undergraduate education and a range of focused graduate programs and research.Position Description: Shares responsibility with a team of 10 librarians in the Reference Services Department for providing all facets of reference service, including reference and research support, and library instruction. Teaches sections of LIB 197, a one-hour credit course and conducts specific instruction for other courses. Participates in collection development and serves as bibliographer for music and other areas as assigned. Serves as music specialist for the Libraries and assists Technical Services in acquiring and cataloging music material. As a faculty member, produces scholarly and/or creative achievements and contributes to university service. This position includes weekend/evening hours.Minimum Requirements: Applicants must possess an MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited program, excellent communication skills, service-orientation, and evident potential for earning tenure/promotion as a library faculty member. This position requires relevant experience or education in academic library reference and instruction, and an undergraduate degree in music or a demonstrably significant academic background in music. Applicants must show evidence of the ability to carry out assignments independently and cooperatively.Preferred Requirements: Advanced degree in music and other teaching experience.Salary commensurate with qualifications, minimum $52,000. Excellent fringe benefits.Submit letter of application addressing qualifications for the position, resume, and names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. Applications may be emailed to cole1se@cmich.edu (please include the phrase "Reference Librarian/Music Bibliographer Search" in the subject line). Alternatively, a hard copy application may be sent to:Chairperson, Reference Librarian/Music Bibliographer Search Committee407 Park LibraryCentral Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI 48859Review of applications begins June 1, 2008. Applications for this position will be accepted until the position is filled.CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo/).

The Empathy Switch: How Doctors Regulate Pain Perception

Jean Decety, Professor, Psychology and Psychiatry, explains his research into pain responses and how physicians learn to turn off the part of the brain that activates feelings of empathy. Decety co-authored "Expertise Modulates the Perception of Pain in Others," published in October 2007, which discusses the necessary ability of a doctor to regulate pain perception in order to better treat patients.

Chicago Assyrian Dictionary: The Final Chapter

Martha Roth, Ph.D., Professor of Assyriology and Dean of Humanities, discusses the final volume of the Chicago Assyrian Dictionary, a comprehensive lexicon of ancient Akkadian dialects 86 years in the making. Roth has served as Editor-in-Charge of the project for the past 11 years.

[Opinion] The adjunct professor

Are younger professors becoming more moderate or is there something else going on?

Lawrence Lessig on the coming "i-Patriot Act"

T0AD says: Lawrence Lessig, a respected Law Professor from Stanford University told an audience at this years Fortune?s Brainstorm Tech conference in Half Moon Bay, California, that ?There?s going to be an i-9/11 event? which will act as a catalyst for a radical reworking of the law pertaining to the Internet. Lessig also revealed that he had learned, during a dinner with former government Counter Terrorism Czar Richard Clarke, that there is already in existence a cyber equivalent of the Patriot Act, an ?i-Patriot Act? if you will, and that the Justice Department is waiting for a cyber terrorism event in order to implement its provisions. Excerpt: Lessig: "I had dinner once with Richard Clark at the table and I said 'is there an equivalent to the Patriot Act -- an iPatriot Act -- just sitting waiting for some substantial event just waiting for them to come have the excuse for radically changing the way the Internet works?' And he said, 'Of course there is' -- and I swear this is what he said, and quote -- 'and Vint Cerf is not going to like it very much.'" Lessig starts talking about it around 4:30 into the video. Law Professor from Stanford University Predicting i-9/11 (Google Video)...