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National Science Foundation Launches Pilot Program for Industry-Integrated PhDs

National Science Foundation Launches Pilot Program for Industry-Integrated PhDs

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has initiated a new pilot program designed to provide doctoral students with practical industry experience as an integral part of their PhD studies. This program, named the UIDP Industry-Integrated PhD (I-PhD) Scholars Program, has been allocated $47 million over five years by the NSF. This funding is supplemented by additional investments from participating universities and industry partners. The program aims to support 250 students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields as they embark on their PhD journeys. The I-PhD Scholars Program will provide students with exposure to real-world industry research, which will be incorporated into their dissertations, thereby better preparing them for careers in industry.
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JSTOR Enhances Search Functionality with Refine Results and Advanced Search Options

JSTOR Enhances Search Functionality with Refine Results and Advanced Search Options

JSTOR has introduced new features to its search functionality, including 'Refine Results' and 'Advanced Search' options, designed to help users more effectively navigate its extensive collection of academic materials. The 'Refine Results' feature, located on the left side of the results page, allows users to narrow down searches by adding keywords, selecting specific academic content types such as journals or research reports, and choosing primary source content like serials, documents, books, images, or audio/video recordings. Users can also adjust the date range of results and select specific subjects, such as 'African American Studies' or 'Economics,' to make their searches more precise. Additionally, an 'Access Type' filter enables users to view only content accessible through their institution. The 'Advanced Search' page offers similar granular control from the outset, allowing users to specify terms within 'all fields,' 'author,' 'item title,' 'abstract,' or 'caption,' and to use Boolean operators to...
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IDScan Confirms Data Breach Exposing 153 Million Driver's License Scans

IDScan Confirms Data Breach Exposing 153 Million Driver's License Scans

Identity verification firm IDScan has confirmed a data breach in its cloud platform, leading to the exposure of approximately 153 million driver's license scans. The company became aware of the incident around September 1, the same day a journalist reported on dark web activity offering access to this data. The compromised database also contained scans of 10 million identification cards, over three million travel documents, and at least 579,000 medical cards. The information potentially accessed includes full names and government-issued identification numbers. The incident became public after independent cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs reported that a dark web marketplace, Nexus, was selling access to these records, which Krebs authenticated by verifying his own and others' data. IDScan's security notice, posted on September 4, indicated that an unauthorized third party may have accessed or copied customer information.
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The IRS just rewrote a fuel tax credit as diesel hit $5.94

The IRS just rewrote a fuel tax credit as diesel hit $5.94

Washington's timing on biofuels says more than the notice itself does.
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U.S. government shares key warning for all travelers

U.S. government shares key warning for all travelers

The advisory was issued amid a string of U.S. travelers getting arrested in other countries.
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University of Florida Opens New Campus in Downtown Jacksonville, Focusing on Advanced Technologies

University of Florida Opens New Campus in Downtown Jacksonville, Focusing on Advanced Technologies

The University of Florida (UF) officially inaugurated its new campus in downtown Jacksonville on Wednesday, marking a significant expansion of its academic and research footprint in Northeast Florida. This new campus, located at 801 West Bay St., is the culmination of a collaborative effort involving the university, the city of Jacksonville, state leaders, and private sector partners. The total investment in UF Jacksonville has reached $300 million to date, with additional funding secured for the Florida Semiconductor Institute. The campus is designed to offer graduate-level programs across various cutting-edge fields, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, engineering management, business, law, architecture, and biomedical and health sciences. UF President Stuart Bell stated that the campus aims to complement the existing higher education landscape in the region while creating new opportunities for students, researchers, and working professionals. Mayor Donna Deegan emphasized t...
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Why the Midbudget Movie Still Has a Natural Home at TIFF

Why the Midbudget Movie Still Has a Natural Home at TIFF

In a Hollywood obsessed with blockbusters, the Toronto International Film Festival remains a crucial launchpad for mid-budget, adult-focused films.
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Historic El Niño could bring heavy winter storms

Historic El Niño could bring heavy winter storms

NOAA predicts a historic El Niño this winter, bringing higher chances of heavy rain and flooding to California.
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Another travel agency shuts down after 19 years

Another travel agency shuts down after 19 years

The travel company is the latest in a recent string of industry shutdowns.
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Maurices Secures Refinancing Deal, Strengthening Capital Structure

Maurices Secures Refinancing Deal, Strengthening Capital Structure

Maurices Secures Refinancing Deal, Strengthening Capital Structure
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GOP Faces Challenges and Opportunities in Final Eight Weeks of Midterm Campaign

GOP Faces Challenges and Opportunities in Final Eight Weeks of Midterm Campaign

With 55 days remaining until Election Day, the Republican Party is confronting significant challenges as President Trump's 'midterm convention' commences in Dallas. The event, designed to boost GOP base turnout and fundraising, features President Trump delivering keynote and closing remarks. Republicans are grappling with an unpopular war in Iran, rising gas prices, and President Trump's low approval ratings, which are impacting the party's standing in national polls. The U.S. is seven months into an unpopular war with Iran, with increasing attacks from both sides and gas prices exceeding $100 per barrel. U.S. Central Command recently destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, while Iran launched ballistic missiles against U.S. forces in Jordan and threatened Bahrain and Kuwait. The Pentagon has not disclosed the war's cost to Congress, and the casualty count includes 18 U.S. service members dead and 820 wounded. President Trump's approval ratings are consistently below 40% in various polls, and the generic ballo...
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SkyWest Airlines Seeks Crew Schedulers in St. George, Utah, Offering Comprehensive Benefits

SkyWest Airlines Seeks Crew Schedulers in St. George, Utah, Offering Comprehensive Benefits

SkyWest Airlines Seeks Crew Schedulers in St. George, Utah, Offering Comprehensive Benefits