Water on the moon! (43) Nov 15, 2009
Having definitive evidence that there is substantial water is a significant step forward in making the moon an interesting place to go, said George Washington University space policy scholar John Logsdon. Even so, members of the blue-ribbon panel reviewing NASA s future plans said it doesn t change their conclusion that the program needs more money to get beyond near-Earth orbit. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
William B. Ecker; led Cuba sorties Nov 14, 2009
He received a master s degree in international affairs from George Washington University in 1967. From 1988 to 1998, he was a docent at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum s facility in Suitland, Md. (Boston Globe)
Oh My GOFF! Friday November 13, 2009 Nov 14, 2009
The annual powderpuff football game is on November 14th, kickoff is at 1PM. Come cheer on the ladies at Fox Hall Rd. on the George Washington University campus. The game benefits Alzheimer's Disease. (W-USA News, DC)
SA Senate passes new constitution Nov 13, 2009
Serving The George Washington University Community Since 1904. . (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Gates to lead push against roadside bombs Nov 13, 2009
Rachel Maddow is joined by George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley to explain why. . (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Gene Cohen, 65, psychiatrist who broke ground in geriatrics Nov 13, 2009
In 1975, Dr. Cohen became the first chief of the Center on Aging at the National Institute of Mental Health and in 1994 he was the first director of George Washington University s Center on Aging, Health & Humanities ... Single-handedly he changed the image of aging from a period of senescence to a period of creativity, said Walter Reich, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at George Washington University ... After more than two decades at the National Institutes of Health, he moved... (Boston Globe)
Fort Hood Suspect's Cleric On Run in Yemen Nov 12, 2009
He was also the Muslim chaplain at George Washington University, according to a website run by former UK Guantanamo inmates. Awlaki returned to Yemen in 2004, where he taught at a university before he was arrested and imprisoned for 1 1/2 years in mid-2006, according to the same website. (Newsmax)
CNN Losing Big to Fox News in Prime Time Nov 12, 2009
What CNN needs is to find a way to bring the passion to stories that its rivals bring to arguments, said Frank Sesno, a former CNN Washington bureau chief who now is a professor at George Washington University. "Will people sit down in the evening and find news reporting interesting?" Walton asked. (Newsmax)
Ignite Institute to move to Fairfax Nov 12, 2009
A former faculty member at the National Human Genome Research Institute of the National Institutes of Health, George Washington University and the Children's National Medical Center, Stephan has been working with the regional body Chesapeake Crescent to connect with potential investors and partners and with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to come up with the business implementation plan for the Ignite Institute. Most Read Stories. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden Join Blue Star Families, This Emotional Life Producers to Support Military Families Nov 12, 2009
In the first part of the event, community volunteers on the George Washington University campus gathered to prepare 500 care packages for military families. Later, Mrs. Obama and Dr. Biden joined dozens of representatives from civilian and military organizations to honor those working in support of military families. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sam Maheu highlighs Atlantic 10 postseason awards Nov 12, 2009
The Sylvania, Ohio, native is selected into the Dual Admissions Program with George Washington University School of Medicine. Congratulations to all three young men, but not to be forgotten is Kevin Okapal and Sam for their All-Conference Academic team selection. (Gobonnies.com)
Meles Unites 52 Countries to Increase Clout at Copenhagen Climate Summit Nov 12, 2009
Meles is a serious negotiator, said , former U.S. ambassador to Ethiopia from 1996-1999 and current adjunct professor of international affairs at George Washington University in Washington. The guy is very smart, he doesnt wing this stuff, Shinn said in an interview. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
From Arlington to Afghanistan, a nation honors its veterans Nov 12, 2009
"For many of these folks, service is the air they breathe," she said at the event at George Washington University. "It's the reason they were put here on this earth. And they don't just want to serve for a certain number of years of deployment they want to make their entire life a tour of duty.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Suicide risk? Nov 12, 2009
There are athletes who have attained a high level of success in spite of psychiatric disorders such as manic depression, but also those who have perhaps chosen sport as a way of dealing with a problem like Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, Antonia Baum, a psychiatrist at the George Washington University Medical Center, has argued. Eating disorders, which are associated with suicide, may also have started as result of involvement in sports which require the leanest body possible. (BBC News -- Health)
Exploration by explosion: Studying the inner realm of living cells Nov 12, 2009
D. Department of Chemistry The George Washington University Washington, D.C. 20052 Phone: +1(202)994-2717 Fax: +1(202)994-5873 Email. . (EurekAlert!)
Veterans Day: Michelle Obama launches community network for vets Nov 12, 2009
First lady Michelle Obama delivers her remarks at a Veterans Day ceremony, Wednesday, at George Washington University in Washington ... From left, first lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden, and Alma Powell, join veterans, service members, and their families, students and school staff and officials during a Veterans Day ceremony at George Washington University in Washington, Wednesday ... "We need that energy," Obama said to a rousing crowd of students and veterans at George Washington University... (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Veterans honored at Arlington, nationwide Nov 12, 2009
"For many of these folks, service is the air they breathe," she said at George Washington University. "It's the reason they were put here on this Earth. And they don't just want to serve for a certain number of years of deployment - they want to make their entire life a tour of duty.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Lou Dobbs deja CNN Nov 12, 2009
Frank Sesno, ex jefe de la oficina de CNN en Washington y quien hoy es profesor de la George Washington University, afirma que lo que necesita CNN es informar con la misma pasin con la que opinan sus rivales. Es posible ofrecer noticieros nocturnos interesantes. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mrs. Obama says veterans' skills can help at home Nov 12, 2009
Mrs. Obama told service groups and student veterans at George Washington University that what service members learned abroad is what communities need to overcome challenges at home. The first lady says veterans' leadership skills could help neighborhoods recover from natural disasters. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
A tighter rein on faith-based initiatives Nov 12, 2009
"They say 'here are the rules' and make the grants, but I think there's a lot of 'don't ask, don't tell' going on," says Ira Lupu, a law professor at George Washington University. The legal line can be ambiguous: A program that offers a meal and includes a voluntary grace would most likely be acceptable, he says, but the programs that deal with some sort of religious character transformation are problematic. (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
A Tour of the New Pelham Hall Nov 11, 2009
Serving The George Washington University Community Since 1904 ... Serving The George Washington University Community Since 1904. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Suspect Had 'Disgusted Look' in Video Nov 11, 2009
Nidal Malik Hasan, the sole suspect in the murders of 13 people at the nation's largest military post last week, attended several conferences held by the George Washington University Security Policy Institute from June 2008 through February. Hasan, who was not affiliated with the university, was captured on video several times during a Jan. 6 conference on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (Fox News)
NYT: Legacy of 89 is still up for debate Nov 10, 2009
In general, said James M. Goldgeier of George Washington University, a historian of the period, the big question out there for 20 years is who gets the credit. . (MSNBC -- International)
Meet the man who changed Glenn Beck's life Nov 10, 2009
He then began a 15-year career with the FBI, also earning a law degree from George Washington University in 1940. His posts at the FBI were largely administrative and clerical in nature, first in Washington and later in Kansas. (Salon)
Attorney general's aide recorded 6 interviews Nov 10, 2009
"This opens Brown's office up to charges of hypocrisy if he finds something different in the ACORN case," said Mark Feldstein, a professor of journalism at George Washington University. E-mail Joe Garofoli at. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Research Probes Phenomenon of Near-death Experiences Nov 10, 2009
And now, doctors at George Washington University Hospital have documented a bodily change just before death that could be tied to these experiences. "The first time we saw this spike we said, 'My God, what does this mean? Have we made a mistake? Is this person not supposed to die?" recalled Dr. Michael Seneff, the GW's director of critical care. (ABC 7 News, DC)
How Many Times Can You Shoot a Handgun in Seven Minutes? Nov 10, 2009
Explainer thanks Ken Cooper of THT of New York and Edward Robinson of George Washington University. Become a fan of the Explainer on. (Slate)
Ft. Hood Motive: Terrorism or Mental Illness? Nov 10, 2009
Dr. Amir Afkhami, an assistant professor at George Washington University, was shocked at the violence Thursday and surprised by the many parallels between his life and Hasan's -- both have a Muslim heritage, both grew up in Virginia and both work with the military as a psychiatrist. Yet, Afkhami said, "I don't think we should get lost on his identity.". (ABC News)
Business briefs: Former CEO leaves merged bank Nov 9, 2009
Scanlon received his undergraduate degree from Villanova University and medical degree with distinction from George Washington University School of Medicine. For more information, visit floridasurgeons. (The News-Press -- Business)
FT. HOOD TROOPS: Violence Abroad, Horror at Home Nov 8, 2009
"Anybody who's been through this event today would need to be assessed in terms of , there needs to be a follow up in some days to look at a bigger clinical picture," said Dr. James Griffith, professor of psychiatry and neurology at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C.. "If someone is showing symptoms [of PTSD], then I would advise against them against going into combat.". (ABC News)
What Does "Stable" Condition Mean? Nov 7, 2009
George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., for example, uses its own definitions ... Explainer thanks Marti Harris of George Washington University Hospital, LeRoy Tillman of the Washington Hospital Center, and Mike Burke of the Sacred Heart Health System. (Slate)
Retired National Park Service senior conservator Toby Raphael dies Nov 7, 2009
He was born in Hollywood in 1951, and graduated with double bachelors degrees in visual arts and Latin American studies from the University of California-San Diego in 1973, and a masters degree in museum studies from George Washington University in 1977. Until earlier this year, Raphael worked as a museum specialist at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. From 1978 to 2007, he held positions from museum specialist to senior conservator at the National Park Services... (The Herald-Mail Online)
Lone Wolf Tickets Nov 7, 2009
In an abstract of his project, Monfort said he planned to illuminate and further the scholarship of Paul Butler, a law professor at George Washington University. Butler is a proponent of jury nullification, a controversial principle whereby jurors feel free to disregard a judge s instructions and acquit a defendant no matter the strength of the evidence. (The American Conservative)
Senate confirms Ortiz for U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Nov 7, 2009
She graduated from Adelphi University and George Washington University Law School. In a statement, Ortiz pointed to support from the late U.S. Sen. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Insourcing can create synergy between missions and personnel Nov 7, 2009
Panelists Steven Schooner, associate law professor and co-director of the Government Procurement Law Program at The George Washington University, said the general costs of the private sector and what the public sector costs aren't comparable. There are many more not-so-obvious costs, such as future pensions, health care and paying for supplies for each federal employee. (FCW.com)
Family: Suspect's religion an issue Nov 7, 2009
More recently, Nidal Hasan may have attended a lecture in January at George Washington University involving the Israeli ambassador to the United States and other officials discussing Israel's offensive into Gaza last winter. Video from the lecture shows a person who appears to be Hasan dressed in military fatigues seated in the audience taking notes. (CNN -- US)
Sources: Hasan Web Posts Drew FBI Interest Nov 6, 2009
MAJ Nidal HASAN's participation as a member of the George Washington University. s Homeland Security Policy Institute. (CBS News)
University researchers to study video games' affect on health Nov 6, 2009
George Washington University in Washington, which will compare physical, psychological and behavioral effects of three activities: playing Winds of Orbis, a video game that involves an upper and lower body workout as the player moves in order to control a character's movements in the game; playing Dance Revolution, a popular video game that provides a lower body workout as players dance on a pad that detects their dance steps; and engaging in traditional physical education activities at school.... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
DC Sniper's Attorney Speaks Only To 9NEWS NOW Nov 6, 2009
In the recordings you can here George Washington University School of Medicine professor and Dr. James Merikangas. He says, "These abnormalities are important because it tells us we know Mr. Muhammad is not functioning in a normal way.I have determined Mr. Muhammad has several malformations in his brain.". (W-USA News, DC)
Under Attack Nov 5, 2009
O'REILLY: Now, Mark Feldstein, an associate professor of journalism at George Washington University, said your speaking to a partisan group was "pretty shameful." Why why is it shameful. STOSSEL: I guess they believe that all reporters have no opinions, no point of view. (Fox News)
Counting downNASAs uncertain future Nov 5, 2009
Fertile ground for disagreement'"If what was wanted out of the Augustine exercise was clarity, we didn't get it," said John Logsdon, a space policy expert at George Washington University. "In the process of arriving at and analyzing the various options, the committee created fertile ground for disagreement.". (MSNBC -- Technology)
'08 Election Is One for the Record Books Nov 5, 2009
"We won't know for years to come, but the potential is that 2008 is a realigning election, measured not only in voter registration rolls but in how we see ourselves," said Richard Norton Smith, presidential scholar at George Washington University. Related. (ABC News)
Salary report on private college presidents Nov 3, 2009
The Chronicle also identified three former presidents who received compensation of more than $1 million in 2007-2008, topped by retired George Washington University president Stephen Trachtenberg, whose benefits package was valued at $3. 67 million. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Terrible Teens Of T. Rex: Young Tyrannosaurs Did Serious Battle Against Each Other Nov 3, 2009
9, 2006) A team of scientists at The George Washington University and the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology in Beijing have discovered a new genus and species of dinosaur that is the. . (Science Daily)
Blowing the Shot Nov 3, 2009
"It is difficult to turn production to new directions based on inertia," says Lone Simonsen, an epidemiologist and nationally recognized flu pandemic expert at George Washington University. But it is just this inertia that makes redirection in vaccine production so crucial. (Slate)
New online law journal created by University of Miami law professor Nov 2, 2009
" As to whether law professors are really ready to praise each other, Prof. Froomkin says optimistically that although some editors admitted it would be a change, most seemed to relish the challenge. ### Here is the full list of editors to date: * indicates Section Editor ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Jack M. Beermann Boston University School of Law Lisa Schultz Bressman Vanderbilt University Law School Cary Coglianese University of Pennsylvania School of Law Steven P. Croley University of Michigan Law... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Brain tumors in childhood leave a lasting mark on cognition, life status Nov 2, 2009
Article: "Neurocognitive Status in Long-Term Survivors of Childhood CNS Malignancies: A Report From the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study," Leah Ellenberg, PhD, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Qi Liu, MS, University of Alberta; Gerard Gioia, PhD, George Washington University School of Medicine; Yutaka Yasui, PhD, University of Alberta; Roger J. Packer, MD, Brain Tumor Institute, Children's National Medical Center; Ann Mertens, PhD, Emory University; Sarah S. Donaldson, MD, Stanford... (EurekAlert!)
Looking for Reason in the Net Neutrality Debate Nov 1, 2009
Here at George Washington University, representatives from the opposing camps gathered to debate how far the government should go to ensure that all services applications and applications receive equal priority as they traverse the Internet. "If you believe you will ever sit on an operating table with a remote surgeon, you're going to get really upset if a video stream interrupted your connection," said David Farber, a professor of public policy and computer science at Carnegie Mellon University... (SmallBusinessComputing)
MEN'S RESULTS Nov 1, 2009
George Washington University ... George Washington University ... George Washington University. (Richmondspiders.com)
WOMEN'S RESULTS Nov 1, 2009
George Washington University ... George Washington University ... George Washington University. (Richmondspiders.com)
NASA probe hits moon's south pole looking for water Nov 1, 2009
Said John Logsdon, a George Washington University professor who co-wrote the book honored at the NASA party, "There is a natural tension built into this situation... Mike is dead-on convinced that the current approach to the program is the right one. And Lori s job is to question that for Mr. Obama. The Obama team is not going to walk in and take Mike s word for it. ... According to industry officials, Griffin started calling heads of companies working for NASA, demanding that they either tell... (Salon)
A tighter rein on faith-based initiatives Nov 1, 2009
"They say 'here are the rules' and make the grants, but I think there's a lot of 'don't ask, don't tell' going on," says Ira Lupu, a law professor at George Washington University. The legal line can be ambiguous: A program that offers a meal and includes a voluntary grace would most likely be acceptable, he says, but the programs that deal with some sort of religious character transformation are problematic. (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
Gitmo detainees wanted in China now in Palau Nov 1, 2009
Rachel Maddow is joined by George Washington University Law professor Jonathan Turley to assess the legality of conducting a war on an ally's territory. INTERACTIVE. (MSNBC -- International)
Huge oil blaze in India kills 6 Oct 31, 2009
Rachel Maddow is joined by George Washington University Law professor Jonathan Turley to assess the legality of conducting a war on an ally's territory. Interactive: Forgotten conflicts. (MSNBC -- International)
ECMC, Kaleida picked for heart study Oct 31, 2009
Led by RWJF, the Equity QI Collaborative will be overseen by the Center for Health Care Quality at The George Washington University Medical Center School of Public Health and Health Services, which serves as the national program office for the Aligning Forces for Quality initiative. Most Read Stories. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
W. Russell Ramsey: A great time to be at GW Oct 30, 2009
Serving The George Washington University Community Since 1904 ... The writer is a 1981 graduate of The George Washington University and chairman of the Board of Trustees ... Serving The George Washington University Community Since 1904. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
DIY Wrinkle Jabs: Has Internet Medicine Gone Mad? Oct 30, 2009
"It's a good thing if it enables patients to make more informed decisions about their own health care and to interact more effectively with their doctors and the health care system," said Doug Evans, a research psychologist and director of public health communication and marketing at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services. Related. (ABC News)
Clinton goes where special envoys stumble - Pakistan, Middle East Oct 30, 2009
"This administration has identified two regions of the world that require 24/7 attention, and for that Secretary Clinton has the assistance of two extraordinarily capable diplomats," says Karl Inderfurth, director of the Graduate Program in International Affairs at George Washington University in Washington. "But at the end of the day it's her responsibility, and that's what this trip acknowledges," he adds. (Christian Science Monitor)
A tighter rein on faith-based initiatives Oct 30, 2009
"They say 'here are the rules' and make the grants, but I think there's a lot of 'don't ask, don't tell' going on," says Ira Lupu, a law professor at George Washington University. The legal line can be ambiguous: A program that offers a meal and includes a voluntary grace would most likely be acceptable, he says, but the programs that deal with some sort of religious character transformation are problematic. (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
Brad O'Leary: Obama Stifles Christians, Not Muslims Oct 29, 2009
As George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley recently reported in USA Today, While attracting surprisingly little attention, the Obama administration supported the effort of largely Muslim nations in the U.N. Human Rights Council to recognize exceptions to free speech for any negative racial and religious stereotyping. . (Newsmax)
I-X marks the start Oct 29, 2009
"If there had been a major failure, that could have fed a perception that the government option is no safer than an all-commercial option," said Scott Pace, director of the Space Policy Institute at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.. NASA called the flight a spectacular success. (Florida Today)
Could medical homes help improve health care in the U.S.? Oct 29, 2009
Ten percent will help, but what you may really need is a 50 percent increase in Medicare payments, said Fitzhugh Mullan, a George Washington University professor who studies the medical workforce. Former Medicare administrator Mark McClellan, once a primary care doctor who served as Medicare administrator under President George W. Bush, gives the legislation a B or B minus overall on the issue. (MSNBC -- Health)
Federal agencies to discuss best ways to prioritize, evaluate scientific research Oct 28, 2009
The workshop, co-sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and George Washington University, will bring together federal agencies, industry, and academia to identify efficiencies and management strategies that could be applicable to other research and development agencies. More information about the workshop. (EurekAlert!)
Wireless a Matter of Funding Priorities Oct 28, 2009
While many universities including The Dartmouth College, Duke University, Pennsylvania State University, Princeton University and, soon, The George Washington University offer wireless access on their entire campuses, Georgetowns wireless network has long been a patchwork that UIS has filled in gradually ... According to The GW Hatchet, The George Washington Universitys three campuses will be completely wireless by the end of this month. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
5-minute citizen engagement plan Oct 28, 2009
Mark Drapeau is an adjunct professor at the School of Media and Public Affairs of The George Washington University in Washington. He writes for Washington Life and other publications. (FCW.com)
