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NCCU Researchers Tackle Alzheimer’s Disease with Innovative Approaches

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Researchers at North Carolina Central University are making significant strides in the quest to combat Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s Disease accounts for approximately 80% of dementia cases and is the sixth leading cause of death among U.S. adults. With no cure available, the NCCU Biomanufacturing Research Institute & Technology Enterprise team focuses on two critical areas: […]

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Morehouse School of Medicine Partners with Manifold to Integrate Social Determinant and Genomic Data, Advancing Understanding of Disparities in Cancer in Under-Researched Groups

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Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Manifold, an AI-powered clinical data platform, today announced that Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) will leverage their platform to modernize cancer genomics data analysis and improve collaboration among multidisciplinary stakeholders. With Manifold, the Institute of Translational Genomic Medicine (ITGM) at MSM is building a modern data foundation to accelerate cancer research—integrating multimodal sources like clinical

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Team of HBCUs Gets $3M for Semiconductor Research

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In an achievement aimed at advancing semiconductor research and enhancing workforce development, researchers from seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities have secured a three-year, $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation. This initiative is part of the NSF’s $10.5 million inaugural Advancing Research Capacity at HBCUs through Exploration and Innovation Ideas Lab. ARC-HBCU aims

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PVAMU Initiates Cemetery Study with $20,000 Grant

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The history department at Prairie View A&M University has launched an extensive historical and archaeological study of the Wyatt Chapel Community Cemetery located behind campus, thanks to a $20,000 award from The Summerlee Foundation. The project aims to delineate the cemetery’s boundaries and identify individuals interred in its largely unmarked graves. The initiative seeks to

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Alabama State University Secures $1.2 Million NSF Grant to Enhance STEM Education

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Alabama State University has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation for the quality and diversity of STEM in Alabama. The grant, part of NSF’s Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship, will support research and teacher training initiatives from 2024 to 2029. Dr. Gulnaz Javan, a professor of forensic science and coordinator of

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XULA Partners with Energy Storage Research Alliance to Drive Sustainable Tech Innovation

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Xavier University of Louisiana has officially announced its partnership with the Energy Storage Research Alliance, positioning itself as a critical player in advancing cutting-edge energy storage solutions. This collaboration is a U.S. Department of Energy energy innovation hub. ESRA aims to expedite technology commercialization within the realm of energy innovation. The alliance unites nearly 50

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WSSU Awarded $370,000 to Enhance STEM Workforce Preparation

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The U.S. National Science Foundation awarded Winston-Salem State University a $370,000 grant to advance its efforts in preparing students for careers in STEM. This funding is part of the NSF’s Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity program. EPIIC recently announced an investment totaling nearly $19 million to support 48 institutions nationwide, including historically Black colleges

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HBCU Research Corporation Announces AI-Tech Summit

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The HBCU Research Corporation of America is set to host its HBCU RESEARCH AI – TECH Summit from Sept. 9 to 11, 2024, at the Hyatt Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. This summit will serve as a dynamic think tank focused on artificial intelligence. It will unite leaders from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, major corporations,

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North Carolina A&T Welcomes Delegation from Malawi and Zambia to Boost Agricultural Collaboration

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This summer, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences hosted a significant delegation of government leaders from the Republics of Malawi and Zambia. The visit aimed to showcase advanced agricultural research and innovative techniques these nations may adopt to enhance their farm productivity and food security. The event was organized

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