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Scientists want YOU to help them study amphibious lil plants

Toddlers, teens and retirees are helping researchers understand how tiny plants respond to climate change.

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Kalman Strauss is a 16-year-old high school sophomore in Chicago. He has been fascinated by bryophytes — eyelash-sized plants, such as mosses, liverworts, and hornworts — since he discovered them at age 12 while reading a botany textbook. “I’d always loved these little plants and noticed them when I went hiking, but learning about them made me more interested than ever,” he said. “Unfortunately, these microscopic plants can be very difficult to study and identify on your own.” So he was ecstatic upon hearing he could become a citizen scientist for the Field Museum in Chicago and participate in an ongoing study focused on these tiny plants — specifically liverworts — to learn more about the impact of climate change. Strauss has done everything from measuring and imaging specimens to conducting workshops that teach bryophytes basics. “I’ve had the pleasure of seeing lots of different people get introduced to these beautiful little plants,” Strauss said. And if that’s not enough, he’s also listed as a coauthor on a recently published paper in the journal Applications in Plant Sciences. “It’s a huge honor,” he said.

Bryophytes.The Field Museum

Liverworts are the second largest group of land plants (after flowering plants) and are the living descendants of plants that transitioned from water to land more than 400 million years ago. “They are the plant equivalent of amphibians,” said Matt von Konrat, the museum’s collection manager of plants and lead author of the study, who likes to assure museum visitors that liverworts is not a disease and “it’s not catching.” Liverworts reproduce by spores, unlike flowering plants that reproduce with seeds, and — also unlike flowering plants — liverworts have no vascular system.

More importantly, liverworts — so named because their leaves are liver- shaped — can serve as effective early monitors of the effects of climate change even before the rest of the habitat or ecosystem is affected, von Konrat said. This is due to their small size and their unique physiology compared to flowering plants and animals, including the fact that they lack a complex vascular system. "Because of these attributes and their sensitivity, they respond more rapidly to environmental change," he said. "If you're smaller in size, you're less resilient.

“Many people are familiar with how frogs are very sensitive to pollution and environmental change — liverworts are the plant equivalent. They can indicate the health of the very ecosystem we live in — therefore, very important in land management and conservation decisions,” von Konrat said.

Kalman Strauss working with Matt von Konrat.
Kalman Strauss working with Matt von Konrat.The Field Museum

Liverwort distribution patterns could change in response to rising temperatures, and possibly the pace of their growth, he said. "Different species will respond differently," he said. "Some may move north, some may climb in elevation. Some may grow more rapidly, some may slow down. The key is to finding those that do respond, because those will become your indicator species." The museum project is seeking to identify all liverwort species — and discover new ones — in order to "serve as a baseline for answering these questions," he said.

Von Konrat laments that society suffers from what he calls plant “blindness,” a condition he is working to change. “If we played a game and I showed you a series of images of plants, birds, mammals, humans, insects, my bet is you might recall specific details about everything, but many may fail to provide those same details about plants,” he said. “Yet, plants are responsible for the air we breathe, the food we eat, the clothes we wear, in fact, life itself. Liverworts are simply tiny plants. Yet, they can unlock stories of the past in deep evolutionary time and give us insight into early land plant evolution.”

But, as Strauss pointed out, they are tough to study. The distinctions among different liverwort species can be seen only by looking through a microscope, and there are about 10,000 known species. Moreover, analyzing the details of hundreds of thousands of images of microscopic leaves isn’t easy. “It’s tedious for one individual to go through these photos for hours on end, but if you get 100 people to do it for five minutes each, it’s a lot easier,” von Konrat said.

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Unknown liverwort species under the microscope.The Field Museum

With that in mind, the Microplants project enlisted the help of more than 11,000 volunteers willing to spend time analyzing liverwort photos, either remotely online or via an in-person digital kiosk at one of the museum's exhibitions. They used the online platform Zooniverse to conduct the research. There were no age restrictions or special qualifications.

“Typically, participants ranged from about age six or seven through to retired adults” von Konrat said. “The youngest, though, was a young girl named Eve, age four, and she produced great results. Typically, though, they were teenagers or young adults, with 80 percent over the age of 19.”

Joann Martinec, 61, a retired computer programmer — and another of the study’s coauthors — was among them. She signed up so she could continue feeding her lifelong passion for nature. “Growing up, my family spent most of our free time outside, looking for birds, plants, and seashells,” she said. “Science, ecology, and sustainability have always been a part of my life.”

Drawing by Eve, four-year-old citizen scientist.
Drawing by Eve, four-year-old citizen scientist.The Field Museum

The project conducted follow-up surveys to gauge the experience. “Most users felt they gained a better understanding of the processes in science and a large majority had a positive experience using the site,” von Konrat said. “When asked if this activity provided a better understanding of the process that scientists use in research, the majority, 79 percent, responded positively.”

Still, it wasn’t for everyone. “Some students spent an hour using the site and said they felt it incredibly boring and tedious,” von Konrat said. “One student said: ‘bored out of my skull.’ It illustrated that not all science and research is flashy, or has immediate impact. Science is a process, methodical. That being said, almost all of the students said they came away with a better understanding of the scientific method. Also, over 75 percent said they will now pay more attention to science in the news, or read about science.”

Martinec, who has been involved for more than two years, believes in science and community engagement, one of the reasons she was drawn to participate. “I love that this project can be used in the classroom, and that younger children are both engaged by it and can make an important contribution,” she said.

Indeed, von Konrat cites a drawing that Eve — the four-year-old girl — created and sent to him after she helped with the research. It depicts heart-shaped liverwort leaves and von Konrat, declaring in a speech bubble, “Her [sic] is a now [sic] species.”

“Eve is the source of inspiration for us all,” von Konrat said. “She is our next generation of scientific leaders.”

Marlene Cimons writes for Nexus Media, a syndicated newswire covering climate, energy, policy, art and culture.


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Minnie The Clown Parties

Greater London, Greater London
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Minnie The Clown Parties specialises in Magical Children's Birthday Party Entertainment in London and Surrey. All of our Award Nominated Kids Entertainers are:
- DBS checked :)
- Trained balloon modellers!
- Face Painters!
- and can perform Magic shows!
All of our parties include music, balloon modelling, themed games with small prizes, a pass-the-parcel and a bubble machine! Huzzah!

We do Clown Parties, Fairy Parties, Princess Parties, Pirate Parties, Superhero Parties, Clown Parties, Tiny Tots Parties, Dance Parties, Balloon Workshops, Mascots, Minnie Visits and Singagrams, Face Painting & Balloon Modelling and much more!
Themed Parties with Magic, Parachute Games, Sing-a-long Songs, Dancing Games, Circus Tricks, Puppetry, Bubbles, Pass the Parcel and Prizes!
Please ask and we will cater to your child's party needs!
Also Entertainment For Adult Parties :)
Looking to add that extra excitement to your Party with a fabulous Entertainment Act? Let us know what you are after and we shall organise the Party Entertainment Fun!
From Professional Magicians, Stilt Walkers, Impersonators, Tribute Acts, Burlesque Dancers, Fire Eaters, Jugglers, Face Painters & More!
We have been booked by many High Profiled Clients - Find out Why yourselves!

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Iuliana Ion

Jan. 4, 2020

They are the best my daughter been very please with them Thank you

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Sept. 14, 2019

The entertainer sent to us was mediocre I’m afraid, he delivered but felt wasn’t on par with our expectations. A few of the activities was missed off and not sure this was the right entertainment company for us.

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Manuela Alor

June 15, 2019

Really good at keeping 5 kids entertained for an hour. The theme was Rapunzel and the girls really loved it. Thanks

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Jan. 26, 2019

We had a great party thanks to Minnie the Clown. Children loved her and she was very entertaining:)

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Anastasia Uspensky

Sept. 1, 2018

"Kids enjoyed the party very much. The entertainer arrived on time and was very friendly. The only recommendation is to add more variety to balloon twisting bit, not to limit it to flowers making.
Thank you for your time and services.
Best regards."

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Francesca smith

Sept. 1, 2018

Minnie the clown and her team were fantastic. Arrived on time, entertained the guests, looked brilliant and stayed longer than they needed - which was fantastic!

  • Do you have Public Liability Insurance?
  • What experience do you have working with children?
    over 10 years of birthday and event fun plus many of entertainers are pre-school music practionners
  • How long is your performance?
    We can do parties from 30 mins up to 4 hours
  • What age range do you work with?
    Babies - 12 years old
  • What venues can you work in?
  • Can you work outdoors?
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  • Are you DBS checked?
  • Do you limit the number of children that we can invite to our child's Birthday party?
    over 25 children we would recommend 2 entertainers

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Our parties are hosted by Award Nominated Children’s Entertainers dressed as a Character of Your choice!

Favourites such as, Colourful Clowns, popular Princess’s, (including Queen Elsa), Fairies, Mermaids, Paw Patrol, Superheroes - Spiderman, Batman, Superman or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Raphael or even a Jedi or Storm Trooper (StarWars) plus many more – please ask!

And the games / magic/ face painting and other entertainment will be performed around your chosen theme - Themed examples; for a Clown Party, it will be slapstick comedy, silly games with Prizes, hilarious rocket balloons, & crazy magic fun, a Pirate Party or Superhero Party, we take them on an awesome interactive acting adventure/treasure hunt around the chosen theme – Princess Party, we will crown them in a Royal Ceremony with Music - all tailored to the age range of the party😊

All of our parties include: Music - We bring the music – portable stereo and party music to play! (All parties have mini disco dancing games!); Awesome Balloon Modelling; themed Games with small Prizes (we bring in a lucky dip bag!); Pass the Parcel and everyone wins something! (If not in the parcel – they get a pick from the lucky dip bag!) and a Bubble Machine! Huzzah!

Minnie and her Friends are trained to twist a large selection of designs such as candy canes, guitars, butterflies, fairy wings, dragonflies love hearts, flowers, fancy hats and lots of different animals; to perform Magic Shows (yey!) and perform small face painting! Huzzah!

Tiny Tots activities - Have mini people at your party? – we can do Nursery Rhymes, Parachute Games, Puppets, Ribbons & more – please ask to be included – if all are young, please book our fabulous Tiny Tots Party!

Holding an event/fete/fair/wedding?
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We can provide themed stilt walkers, acrobats, tribute acts, mesmerising fire performances, circus acts, workshops, face painting, walk about characters and so much more!

Aerial Acts
Bands and Musicians - Prices Vary Dependant on size of the band & set times**
Balloon Modellers
Bongo Drummer or Walkabout drums
Burlesque and Fire Dancers
Children's Entertainers
Clowns - Female & Male
Dancers - Prices Vary depending upon dancer style
Fake Paparrazi Actors
Female Magician
Female Musician - Pianist, Saxophonist, Guitarist
Female Singer - Duos & Trios
Fire Performers
Flashmob - Prices Vary Dependant on how many dancers and the choreography involved
Freakshow Acts
Freestanding Aerial Hoop Acts
Glitter Tattoo, Face Painters and Body Painters
Hand Balance Act
Hand balance and aerial hoop act (multi-skilled)
Hosts and Hostesses
Jugglers (contact and traditional)
LED Ballerinas
LED hula hooper
Living Statues
Magicians - Close Up Magic & Full Shows
Multiskilled (Stilts and Contortion, Aerial or Fire) Prices Dependant on which acts they do
Roller Skaters
Showgirls (just as roaming meet and greet)
Snake and Fire Act
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Stilt Walkers
Tribute Acts - Madonna and more
Walkabout acts
& More - Just Ask!

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PS Visuals

Birmingham, West Midlands
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We are PS Visuals founded back in 2014. We are an experienced, Birmingham-based team that specialises in everything Film and Photography. We love to capture special moments and memories at every event, from weddings and family parties, to birthdays, corporate gigs and charity events. The clue is in our name anything visual we have covered. We use professional cameras and drones to capture your event from every angle. We never compromise on quality and believe in doing things properly or not at all.

Please feel free to check out our consistently good reviews across this site and others to get a feel of how committed we are to pleasing all of our clients. After that why don't you check out our portfolio of work to see if our style suits you. If you think we would be a good fit and could offer you what you are looking for why don't you get in touch. We respond to most quotes within 24 hours and are always happy to chat with potential clients to see how we can help.

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Faye Lavender

Sept. 12, 2019

Matthew was really lovely.. very easy going, nothing was too much trouble :)

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Margaret Frost

Sept. 29, 2018

Matthew made us feel at ease straightway. He listened and did as week asked. Very professional

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Emma Allsopp

Aug. 4, 2018

Very happy with the service provided, very approachable and professional, nothing was too much

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June 28, 2018

"Hi Leah it was be day ever Matthew was marvellous he was in background most time we had drone footage taken I haven't had results yet I am so excited for them to arrive and video we would like to say big thanks to yourself has you covered everything helping us to have my daughter's dream wedding he is very important part of wedding and would highly recommend this videographer to anyone else please take our huge appreciated thanks Frances Riley kind regards

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June 2, 2018

"Matthew from PS Visuals was a very good videographer, prior to the event I had various conversations with him to ensure that he was aware of the venue and how the set up on the day would work. the actual wedding was at 13.00pm, however he arrived promprtly at 11am and all set up to record both the groom's arrival with his entourage plus he then recorded the bride in her final throes of getting ready.
Matthew then during the service ensured he did not get in the way of the photograher and carried on filming during the afternoon and captured the speeches perfectly.
we decided to only have the videographer for the early evening and so the cutting of the cake and first dance has been captured for posterity!!
I would like to congragulate Matthew on providing a very good service during the day but obviously until we see the final version we cannot comment further. Happy to re-visit with further commentary upon receipt of this final version."

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Jan. 26, 2018

Matthew from PS Visuals turned up at the venue on time, a really nice guy went about his job and was very willing and helpful to take photographs for us as well as the video he came to do. He was very discreet and unobtrusive you didn't really know he was there .He will let me know within a week about getting a copy of the video he took, and also all information about purchasing more copies and photographs that he took, can't wait to see them.

  • What services do you offer?
    We offer all day Videography and Photography coverage for Weddings. We specialize in Weddings and advertisement / commercial work.
  • What does the wedding package include?
    We offer a wide range of packages including all kinds of coverage and options.
  • Do you cover more than one wedding a day?
    Our team is big enough that we do sometimes shoot two on one day.
  • What style of photos do you take?
    Candid and Documentary mostly. Although we like to go for a small amount of natural poses too.
  • What kind of technology do you use?
    Professional DSLR and mirrorless cameras (shooting HD and 4k), tripods, monopods, stabilizers ect. and a professional drone
  • Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?
    We offer Photo display online publicly - through Facebook or privately through email links.
  • What's the delivery time for photographic report?
    6-8 weeks.
  • Do you send all the photos taken?
    No we send the best of the best. We opt for quality not quantity
  • Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?
    We work as a team, however some jobs are fulfilled by only one member. It all depends what coverage you need.
  • In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?
    Always. In the case that you don't want the replacement we offer a full refund.
  • Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?
    Yes and no. We do own 50% of the rights but this is only to allow us to advertise to others showing off what we have previously shot. However if you are a private couple or company just let us know you don't want anything publicly online, it's not a problem.

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Wedding and commercial Videography also Wedding and commercial Photography.

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#HeSays: What Guys *Really* Think About Foreplay!

#HeSays: What Guys *Really* Think About Foreplay!
We know that women think men don't enjoy foreplay and can't wait to get to the "real play". And we won't completely deny that because on occasion we can be a bit impatient. But that doesn't necessarily mean we hate it either, because we DO enjoy it, in the right…quantity. Here's what we really think of and during foreplay!

1. Sexy time!

2. Oh. Not sexy time yet?

3. OH. It's the pre-sexy-time time.

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4. Which will basically decide if I do get some sexy time.

5. But this is fun too, I can enjoy foreplay.

6. Exactly how long do we have to do this, though?

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7. I mean, is it acceptable if I try moving it along after 5 minutes?

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8. Okay, no, it's quality instead of quantity, right?

9. So more focus, less distraction.

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10. Wait, this is actually a lot of fun.

11. But why is this bra so complicated?! Where's the bloody hook?!

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13. Hmm, she's REALLY getting into this.

14. Is now the right time to….

15. Yup. Yuppp, it is. *Smirk*

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16. SO worth it.

17. I'm ACING this foreplay business!

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‘White Bra Under White Shirt?’ All Your Fashion Doubts Cleared!

‘White Bra Under White Shirt?’ All Your Fashion Doubts Cleared!
Ladies, although everybody has their own sense of style and you’re allowed to get creative in the name of experimentation and trends, we are sure that there are some basic fashion-related doubts that arise in your head while playing dress up. Here are some common fashion dilemmas and queries answered!

1. What colour underwear should I wear under white?

When wearing a white shirt or a blouse, or even a flimsy white dress, make sure to always wear  nude underwear. Since white shines underneath a white garment, do not wear white lingerie as it can be easily visible. It just looks odd.

2. Are open sandals okay with formal wear, can I skip the ballerinas & closed shoes?

Definitely! Ballerinas and closed shoes give you the sense that the outfit is complete, but wearing open sandals with formal pants is not a bad idea either. Do make sure your feet are nicely pedicured!

3. Do I need to wear heels with my dress to make it dressier?

3 common fashion doubts

No. These days you can wear dresses with sneakers, thong sandals or even open oxfords if you like. If you’d like to add an oomph factor then we suggest you go for heels, but comfy flat-forms look great too! All you need to make an outfit dressier is your confidence and a graceful walk!

4. Do I really need to wear a spaghetti under a translucent top?

We’d say a loud yes! If you are wearing a top that is see-through because of the fabric, it’s best to wear a thin skin coloured camisole underneath to keep the look neat and polished. If the top has a lot of prints and detailing, then you can wear a nice colour coordinated bralette!

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5. How do I max an oversized look without it looking ill-fitted?

The key here is to balance the proportions! Mix and match a large sweater with fitted denims and booties, a pair of mom jeans or boyfriend jeans with a fitted jersey tee and some pumps. Make the clothes work for you. Take inspiration from the latest trends and create something fun!

6. How much jewellery is okay with my outfits to work?

6 common fashion doubts

For general information, if you’re wearing long earrings, skip the necklace and vice versa. You don’t want to look like you are overdoing the bling! Sticking with tinier studs or drop earrings might be a better idea for corporate offices but even that varies according to the type of work culture a corporation might have.

7. Can I be dressed in the same colour from top to bottom?

Yes, you definitely can. If you are going to wear the same colour from top to bottom, play up the fabrics to keep things interesting. For instance, wear a cotton shirt with the same coloured mesh skirt. However, trying interesting colour combinations is always a great idea. Make sure you pick colours that are not too loud, balance the outfit out with nude shoes and simple jewellery.

8. How do I wear my five year old outfits without it looking so dated?

Luckily for you, a lot of trends are making a major comeback, so store those old outfits. Also, mixing yesteryear pieces with fresh designs will not only help you revamp your look, it’ll always revolutionize your personal style!

9. When is it okay to wear sandals with socks?

9 common fashion doubts

If you’re trying to nail the sandals with socks trend, we’d say go for it. Make sure you pick interesting combinations and your entire outfit goes well with the sandals+socks look! On the other hand, socks with loafers and mocassins may look slightly tacky, so we’d suggest opting for footies.

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What to Look For During a Viewing

Use our property viewing checklist and yon't miss a thing when you're looking round a potential new home

There's plenty to think about when you view potential new homes. Use our list of important things to check – and important questions to ask – when you're looking around.

If there's anything you're not sure about before or after you've looked around a property, our Student Housing team can offer advice and information. They can also help you decipher your tenancy contract if you don't understand all the clauses.

Property viewing checklist

Do you have the name of the landlord and their contact number?

  • Do the windows shut properly? Do they lock (especially on the ground floor) and are there keys?
  • Are the guttering and roof tiles in good condition?
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  • Do the white goods e.g. cooker, fridge/freezer appear to be in safe working order?
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  • Are there any fire extinguishers or fire blankets?

  • Do the taps work?
  • Does the toilet flush?
  • Does the shower curtain/door stop the water leaking on to the floor?
  • How is the water pressure on the shower? (Test it)
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  • Are there smoke detectors? Ask first, but make sure you press them to check
  • Is there a carbon monoxide detector in place if there are gas-fired appliances present?
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  • Are there any loose wires, sockets or dangerous looking electrical fittings?
  • Does the furniture comply with fire regulations?
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  • Does the boiler (if gas-fired) have a current gas safety certificate on show in the house?

  • Are there any bills to be paid by the tenants? If yes, which ones?
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  • Are any of the bills included in the rent? If yes, which ones?
  • Are there any card/key meters?
  • How much is the rent? When and how is it to be paid? Can everyone afford it?
  • Is the rent paid separately or as a group?
  • How long is the contract for?
  • How much is the deposit?
  • Which scheme will your deposit be protected in?
  • Are there holding deposit, damage deposit and/or administration fees to be paid? And if so, how much are they? Make sure your landlord is clear about any costs.

  • Will any damaged items be repaired before you move in? Get confirmation in writing.
  • Are there restrictions to having visitors/pets/posters, etc.?
  • Have you asked the previous tenants what the property is like to live in?
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  • Are the current tenants around? Ask them about life in the house and the area.
  • You should have a minimum of 24 hours in which to make a decision on the property – is your landlord giving you the time to think about your decision? It's important not to feel pressured into a quick decision.

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Postgraduate research in literary studies

Ready to start your research career? Explore our postgraduate research degrees in Literary Studies

If you want to take your expertise in the written word into a postgraduate research degree in Literary Studies, Portsmouth is the perfect place to do it.

Our researchers at the Centre for Studies in Literature are experts in early modern writing, with a particular strength in Victorian literature and culture, and twentieth- and twenty-first-century British and American literature. 58% of our English Language and Literature research outputs were rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework 2014.

In an increasingly globalised world where upheaval is rapidly becoming the new normal, we're studying how different literature can shed new light on issues such as corruption, war and justice. We're exploring how literature shapes our opinions on cultures, communities and people; how it can empower unrepresented and marginalised voices; and how it can be used as a weapon to repress and control.

As a postgraduate research student, you can make your own contribution to the important work we're doing.

Research degrees

Find out about our PhD, MPhil, and PhD by Publication opportunities in Literary Studies below, including how to apply, entry requirements and funding your degree. For more detailed information about the application process, visit our How to Apply pages.

Literary Studies PhDs and MPhils

Explore our pre-approved funded and self-funded PhD projects in Literary Studies, or submit your own research idea.

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Fully-funded projects

There are currently no funded PhD projects available in this area – for more information on funding your own research project, visit our pages on funding your research degree.

Self-funded projects

There are currently no pre-approved self-funded projects available in this subject area. If you'd like to submit your own PhD proposal, please read the information below.

Submit your own idea

If you already have a research idea, find a supervisor whose research interests match yours by searching our Find a PhD Supervisor page. Once you've identified someone suitable, contact them to discuss your idea.

PhD by Publication

A PhD by publication is a postgraduate research degree based on research you've already undertaken and had published (excluding self-publishing) before registering with us.

Eligible research outputs include peer-reviewed academic papers, complete books or chapters in anthologies, and other materials accepted for publication, exhibited or performed. You'll have to submit these materials for examination between 6-12 months after registering with us.

For more information, please visit our PhD by Publication page.

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How long will my research take?

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How much will my research degree cost?

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Series | He played tough guys: real-life World War II pilot Pappy Boyington on Baa Baa Black Sheep (1976-78), an 18th century fur trader on Centennial (1978-79), a boxer turned private detective on The Duke (1979) and a freelance spy on A Man Called Sloane (1979).

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Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired to Present Prestigious Leslie Dana Gold Medal at Visionary Gala in St. Louis

Prestigious medal will be awarded to internationally renowned clinician-scientist, Dr. Joel S. Schuman MD at 2017 Visionary Gala on April 22nd.

Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired to Present Prestigious Leslie Dana Gold Medal at Visionary Gala in St. Louis
St Louis, MO, April 13, 2017 --( The Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired, based in Brentwood, MO, has been awarding the Leslie Dana Gold Medal since 1925 to distinguished recipients for their outstanding work in the ophthalmic and blindness prevention fields. This year, the prestigious award will be presented to Dr. Joel S. Schuman MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology and Professor of Neuroscience and Physiology, NYU Langone Medical Center, NYU School of Medicine, at the Society’s Visionary Gala, to be held on Saturday, April 22nd, at the Palladium St. Louis, 1400 Park Place, beginning at 6pm. Tickets for the event ($175.00) can be purchased by calling 314-968-9000.

According to David Ekin, President, Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired, “We are honored to present Dr. Schuman with the Leslie Dana Medal. The late Mr. Dana designated the medal to be awarded in St. Louis to a recipient with long meritorious service for the conservation of eyesight research and instruction in ophthalmology, social service for the control of eye diseases, or special discoveries on the domain of general science or medicine of exceptional importance in conservation of vision.”

Ekin added “Dr Schuman is being honored as one of the inventors of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), a technology that provides rapid, non-invasive three-dimensional imaging of the internal structures of the eye. OCT has had a transformative impact on ophthalmology and has revolutionized the ability of researchers and clinicians to study and treat eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.”

Dr. Schuman has an illustrious and distinguished career as a researcher, author and clinician. Dr. Schuman and several colleagues were the first to discover a molecular marker for Glaucoma, a disease that damages the optic nerve and can lead to irreversible vision loss. Dr. Schuman and his team developed groundbreaking medical imaging procedures that creates a 3-D map of the eye, which revolutionized research and treatment in the field.

Dr. Schuman was selected to receive the Dana Gold Medal Award by the Dana Medal Committee, headed by James Bobrow, Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine and Honorary Committee Chair. Dr. Bobrow said “We selected Dr. Schuman to receive this award because of his work to adapt the combination of increased computer power from CT scan, MRI and laser imaging techniques to create three-dimensional analyses of ocular structures, providing increased insight into the functions of the eye without needing to invade the eye. The information gained from these studies guides both diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of ocular diseases.”

In addition to the Dana Gold Medal Award, the Society will bestow two additional awards: The Community Partnership Award to MindsEye Radio, and James Butler Award to Volunteer of the year, Patricia Schonlau.

MindsEye Radio is a virtual newsstand connecting people with vision loss to the news and entertainment they need to lead full lives. Mind’s Eye provides readings from local and national publications through radio and internet broadcasts to enable individuals in the blind and print impaired community of Metro St. Louis to stay connected and self-reliant.

The James Butler Award, presented only when deemed appropriate, is to be given this year to Patti Schonlau who has devoted 35 years of service as an advocate, stressing the importance of self-advocacy and social graces. “Ms. Schonlau has devoted her time and efforts to assist people with disabilities in order for them to acquire and maintain control of their own lives through the acquisition of necessary support or assistance, to live with self-determination through choice and opportunity, and to become active agents in their own advocacy,” commented David Ekin. Ms. Schonlau adds, “I am extremely excited to be the recipient of this distinguished award and I have worked to promote people with disabilities in order to be integrated fully into society and to live independently as a vital part of their community.”

About Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired:
The Society enhances independence, empowers individuals and enriches the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired and their families. Caring, qualified staff provide specialized vision rehabilitation, adaptive education, assistive technology and support services.

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Patek Philippe Exhibition 2015On the 5th October Pragnell will open its doors to reveal the outstanding Patek Philippe collection, including the 2015/2016 range announced at Baselworld. Come and see us between the 5th and the 9th October to experience a high quality and fascinating experience which gives an insight into one of the last great, privately owned Geneva watch houses.

One of many surprises from Patek at Baselworld 2015 was the introduction of the 5905P, an update to one of their most popular watches. In the past Patek's Annual Calendar Chronographs have been able to measure hours, the new 5905P features a 60-minute counter at 6 o'clock. Additionally, the case now comes in 42 mm, which is a first for the line. Dauphine hands show three facets with the centre being super-luminous for night vision. In the black version, the calendar aperture windows are also blackened, a small distinction that makes the display very inclusive. The navy dial on navy strap is bound to impress just as much. The movement sports the Patek Philippe Seal so it's guaranteed to run at -3/+2 seconds a day. This mechanism reduces wear, and for that reason the chronograph hand can also function as a running seconds hand without impacting on the accuracy of the movement.

The introduction of the 5270R in 2015 was a treat for all true fans of Patek Philippe, the family line of Perpetual Calendar Chronographs are considered by many aficionados to represent the perfect Patek Philippe wristwatch. The watch has an interesting history, it was first introduced way back in 1941 as the reference 1518 it was the first watch to be equipped with a chronograph and perpetual calendar. The tachymeter scale around the dial would have been a sporty but functional feature when first introduced. Although the tachymeter will rarely be used these days it has the same effect, the watch must be considered a sporty but classic everyday Patek. Even if very close in its look to its predecessor, the 5270 is a completely redesigned watch. A larger 41mm case has a new dial with a different layout. The old Calibre 27-70 CH is here replaced with the newer CH 29-535 PS, visually very similar but technically brand new. The watch features an 18k rose gold case, silvery opaline dial, rose gold applied hour markers and rose gold second, minute and hour hands. Few brands have a single model line spanning so many years that has ridden the tide of the watch industry. Patek Philippe is one of them - that is one of its enduring strengths.

The introduction of the 5960/1A in 2014 was a big shock for everyone. An Annual Calendar Chronograph in stainless steel on a bracelet, this fresh faced Patek is unashamedly aimed at the younger generation of Patek enthusiasts - those trying to ignore the lure of the sports models. The silvery opaline dial is very clear which makes the interpretation of time quick and simple and the hour and minute hands feature luminescent fill. At the 6 o'clock position, two chronograph registers are presented in concentric form with a 60-minute register sitting within a 12-hour chronograph counter. In the top of the dial three aperture windows reveal the day, date and month. There can be no deliberation about the ease in which they show information, everything is crystal clear and remarkably simple to understand. A useful power-reserve indicator is positioned below the date display. The Ref. 5960/1A is not designed for occasional wear or life in a museum, it is practical watch which can grace the arm on a daily basis. Make no mistake, this may be a contemporary timepiece, appealing to a younger audience, but it is most definitely a Patek.

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Back in the mid-2000s, when producer Roy Lee was pitching an American remake of the Japanese horror film “Ju-On: The Grudge,” the original movie didn’t even have English subtitles. In order to shop it around, he and his team inserted their own subtitles based on what they thought was happening in the movie.

“I remember there was a meeting with the original director [Takashi Shimizu] where people were asking him about the storyline, and he had no idea what they were talking about, because we had gotten some of the details wrong,” says Lee.

At the time, he says, neither Hollywood executives nor Japanese filmmakers put much thought into the potential business of buying or selling film remake rights to other countries. But it soon became clear, after the success of Lee’s films — 2002’s “The Ring,” 2004’s “The Grudge” and 2006’s “The Departed” (which won four Oscars, including best picture) — that this could be a surefire formula for success.

Because Lee has been producing remakes for over a decade, he wasn’t expecting the online controversy surrounding his upcoming Netflix film “Death Note,” which premieres Aug. 25. The original manga was set in Tokyo with a Japanese main character, but Lee’s version is based in Seattle and stars Nat Wolff, who is white. The film was linked to previous uproars over other recent Hollywood projects like “Ghost in the Shell” and “Dr. Strange,” which fans felt had either whitewashed Asian characters or missed a prime opportunity to launch an Asian American star.

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“When something is adapted, it’s different than when there are characters written with a specific race that are being changed,” says Lee. “Chinese remakes of Korean films aren’t expected to have Korean actors. There was a Japanese remake of ‘Sideways,’ and no one would complain that it doesn’t star a Caucasian person. In general, the [Hollywood] studio system is moving toward including more diversity in film — just on a business level, and it’s an issue that’s constantly evolving — but the value system of people saying it has to have actors from the countries where the content was originated from will eventually die down.”

In the past, before video platforms like Netflix and Amazon made it easy to watch films from any country online, most foreign films that made their way to the US were movies that were discovered at prestigious international film festivals like Cannes. They were well respected but often had limited commercial appeal.

Now, when Lee is looking for potential films to remake, he goes straight to each country’s top 10 box office lists. His theory is that if the story is universal enough to make a lot of money, it’s likely it could be universal enough to translate for an entirely different audience.

“The reality is that most people, from all different countries, would prefer their own version [of a film], as long as it’s done in a quality manner,” he says. “Nowadays, whenever a foreign film hits it big overseas, a lot of studios will send someone to watch the movie and see if it can be a potential remake. And producers now consider remake rights as a part of their revenue stream, a potential way of supplementing profit or recouping their expenses.”

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In June 2017, the 2009 Bollywood blockbuster comedy “3 Idiots,” about the misadventures of engineering students, was adapted into the Mexican film, “3 Idiotas.” It was released by Lionsgate and Pantelion Films, which is billed as “the first Latino Hollywood Studio.”

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Last June, the 2009 Bollywood blockbuster comedy “3 Idiots,” about the misadventures of engineering students, was adapted into the Mexican film, “3 Idiotas.” The original was the highest-grossing Indian film of its time, starring Aamir Khan, one of India’s most reliable box office earners. (Even now, the current highest-grossing Indian movie of all time is Khan’s 2016 wrestling film “Dangal,” which raked in approximately $300 million worldwide, over half from China.)

The Mexican adaptation, “3 Idiotas,” was released by Lionsgate and Pantelion Films, which is billed as “the first Latino Hollywood Studio.” According to Colin Gunckel, a professor who teaches Mexican cinema at the University of Michigan, the Mexican film industry has been trying to tap into the American market since the 1930s, but has had limited success until Pantelion Films was formed in 2010.

“They’re moving away from the idea of a Mexican theatrical film as an art film and moving toward popular appeal,” says Gunckel.  “And they can do that because they have strategic partnerships that guarantees these films an [international] audience.”

Gunckel points to Pantelion’s partnership with Spanish-language TV channel Univision, where movie-goers can see advertisements for their films. Pantelion films are also accessible to viewers anywhere in the US, whether it’s through on-demand viewing —  Pantaya, the first Spanish-language streaming service in the US was just launched this month —  chain movie theaters dedicated to Latino films, and rentals.

“They’re even in Redboxes in the middle of Michigan,” he says.

Remaking films from other countries that already have proven box office appeal has also been an integral part of Pantelion’s strategy. 2016’s “No Manches Frida,” a remake of the successful German film “Fack ju Göhte” became Pantelion’s second-highest grossing Spanish-language release in the US. They have high hopes for an upcoming remake of 1980's “Overboard,” announced last March, starring Anna Faris and Mexican actor Eugenio Derbez, star of 2013’s “Instructions Not Included,” the highest grossing Spanish language film of all time.

Last year, Lionsgate and Pantelion — taking Roy Lee’s formula to a whole new level — announced plans to partner with companies all over the world to form GlobalGate, which will discover and license content from different countries to for film adaptations for any market. Since its launch, GlobalGate has added 10 companies to its consortium, including film companies in Brazil, France, Turkey and Korea.

“It’s the natural progression of how the business is changing,” says Lee. “And it’s happening quick. Every year, more and more TV show formats are sold to multiple countries, so that these shows can be developed simultaneously. You have game shows like ‘The Voice’ that are being made in every culture.”

But making a cross-cultural remake that is successful both critically and commercially is not as easy as Lee often makes it seem. Even he has had his flops, notably the 2008 American remake of Korea’s hit 2001 comedy “My Sassy Girl,” which went straight to DVD.

“I love ‘My Sassy Girl,’ but translating it to an English-language setting was harder than I anticipated,” says Lee. “There were certain elements that were culturally specific to Asia at the time. [The comedy came from lead actress] Jun Ji-hyun acting totally against norms in Korean society, whereas in the US, it didn’t seem that crazy.”

“3 Idiotas” also ran into certain cultural mistranslations. In the original version, the students’ rebellion against overly strict authority figures was set against the backdrop of India’s high-pressure engineering schools, which suffer from alarmingly high student suicide rates. The Mexican version did away with any mention of students being driven to suicide, presumably because there isn’t an equivalent phenomenon in Mexico.

“In Mexico, there’s really a sense that there’s a lot of corruption in the higher education system, that education is the province of the very rich who can afford to go to these very expensive private universities. So these issues have a different resonance,” says Laura Isabel Serna, a USC film professor and author of “Making Cinelandia: American Films and Mexican Film Culture.” She read Spanish-language reviews of the film. “Some of the most vehement criticism of ‘3 Idiotas’ was that it was hard to empathize with the characters because they were stock caricatures of wealthy students in Mexico who are kind of insufferable.”

Often, when remakes go wrong, it’s easy to point to cultural differences that didn’t translate, but Lee believes, usually, the problems are more basic.

“It all comes down to the screenplay,” Lee says. “If it’s a good screenplay, it’ll adapt certain cultural elements to make the story more accessible, and with the foundation of a good script, there’s a greater chance of making a successful movie that’s not trying to cater to any specific audience, but just tell the best story.”

“This is the world we live in now,” he says. “People can come up with ideas wherever they live, write it, shoot it, put it online, and have the possibility that it could be turned into an English-language movie, a Chinese-language movie, or a Spanish-language movie. As long as the story is universal, it can be told by any different culture.”

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San Miguel de Allende is well known for its Spanish Baroque architecture, the blooming art and its cultural festivals. Near the emblematic and historical downtown of the city is the Prison Art Boutique, and in it you will discover the colonial experience of San Miguel de Allende.

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Traveled early to find the Queen Head Rock at YehLiu! The journey there was slightly about an hour on public bus and by the time I reached the destination, I have to walk for about 15mins but with my non-stop pauses to take photos of the scenery!
As I was walking to Yeh Liu, I spotted so many interesting buildings and stuffs and managed to capture some~ Look out for more pictures in the links below this post~

This rock formation is not man-made. It is formed by “geological forces”. Such rare occurrences that happens made the view of Yehliu spectacular and a must to take picture with the Queen Head as it is the Iconic image in this place. Expect to queue for it~~

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(St. Helena Island, SC) – In a recent survey conducted by the McMahon Group, a reputable private club planner and consultant, 87 percent of residents and club members on Dataw Island (S.C.) reported being satisfied with their community with only five percent dissatisfied. More than 1,500 property owners and club members responded to the survey which was conducted last fall.

In rating the overall satisfaction with all activities, Dataw Island Club members exceeded a comparative database of 27 other communities located in the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida and Arizona, according to the McMahon Group. The 87 percent satisfaction at Dataw Island is above the average of 79 percent at the other clubs surveyed which are located inside similar gated residential communities. Meanwhile, 36 percent of respondents claimed they were very satisfied which is more than 10 percent higher when compared to the other clubs.

“This survey says a lot about our residents, our planning and our future,” said Ted Bartlett, general manager and chief operating officer of Dataw Island Club. “Dataw Island is well-positioned for growth as we emerge from a challenging economic time. The survey is proof of where we have been succeeding and where we need to improve as we move into 2011.”

With only a few exceptions, respondents are very satisfied with the Tom Fazio-designed Cotton Dike and the Arthur Hills-designed Morgan River championship golf courses on Dataw Island. Ninety-seven percent of respondents were satisfied with the overall condition of the golf courses. Other key course aspects with very high satisfaction ratings include the condition of the tees, fairways, greens and landscaping. Respondents commented on the need for improvement of the irrigation systems, condition of the bunkers and cart paths. However, club management is in the process of implementing a plan to address those areas.

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25 Fellowships for U.S. Student Engineers

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Interested in conducting engineering research in France, interning in Germany over the summer, or getting your STEM Ph.D. fully funded? These fellowships offer these opportunities and many more for U.S. engineering students. This list covers many engineering subfields, including biomedical, environmental, and computer engineering. It’s ordered by the amount of experience each fellowship requires, beginning with those for undergraduates and finishing with those for PhD students in their final years of study. If one of these catches your eye, make sure to bookmark it to your ProFellow account!

AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows Program

Fellows work for 10 weeks during the summer as reporters, researchers, and production assistants in mass media organizations nationwide. As part of their job, the student-scientists and their host-journalists strive to make science news easy for the public to understand. AAAS typically selects from 15-20 Mass Media Fellows each summer. Fellows are provided a weekly stipend of $450 as well as travel expenses to and from AAAS and their sites. Applicants must be enrolled as university students or have completed a degree in the natural, physical, health, engineering, computer, or social sciences or mathematics in order to apply.

Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program

The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed upon degree completion at the U.S. Department of Defense. Includes full tuition and a stipend of $25K – $38K, and other benefits. Undergraduate applicants must be currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university. Graduate applicants can be either currently enrolled in a U.S. university or awaiting notification of admission.

Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program

The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program provides undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students with opportunities to gain hands-on research experience with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE). The goal of the MLEF program is to improve opportunities for women and minority students in STEM majors, however, all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. Selected candidates will train under the mentorship of program officials and scientists on focused research projects. During the 10 weeks, Fellows will receive a stipend and some may be eligible to receive housing and a travel allowance.

CyberCorps: Scholarships for Service

Scholarship For Service (SFS) is a unique program designed to increase and strengthen the cadre of federal information assurance professionals that protect the government’s critical information infrastructure. This program provides scholarships that may fully fund the typical costs of full-time students while attending a participating institution, including tuition and education and related fees. Additionally, Fellows receive stipends of up to $20,000 for undergraduate students and $32,000 for master’s and doctoral students. The scholarships are funded through grants awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program

The Whitaker Program is a funding opportunity for emerging U.S. leaders in biomedical engineering to build collaborative ties with individuals and institutions overseas. The program is for U.S.-based biomedical engineers who are graduating seniors, graduate students, post-docs or early-career professionals. Fellows and Scholars can conduct academic or scientific research in a university or laboratory, pursue coursework, or intern at a policy institute, or industrial or non-profit setting. Benefits include maintenance allowance, airfare, accident and sickness insurance, and partial tuition reimbursement (Fellows only).

Winston Churchill Scholarship Program

The Churchill Scholarship Program enables young Americans to pursue graduate study in science, mathematics, and engineering at Churchill College, Cambridge University. A total of 15 one-year Churchill Scholarships are offered each year. The scholarship covers living expenses in addition to tuition and fees. Candidates must be US citizens who have earned a bachelor’s degree but not a doctorate. Applicants must be nominated by their undergraduate institution. The Churchill Foundation’s deadline is in November. Each college may have earlier deadlines.

AVANGRID Scholarships for Master’s Studies in the United States

The AVANGRID Scholarships are open to students of U.S. nationality to pursue masters-level work with an emphasis on sustainable energy, energy efficiency and climate-related areas of study, in addition to more specific business areas, such as cyber security, data science and engineering. The scholarship will cover the following annual tuition at the university or college in the U.S., and annual program allowance of $25,200 during the academic year to cover costs for accommodations and transportation (where applicable).

National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program

The NBBTP offers two-year Masters and post-doctoral fellowships at the NIH Bethesda Campus providing a rare opportunity to receive professional training in biosafety and biocontainment at one of the foremost biomedical research centers in the world. Fellowships provide an extraordinary learning environment and rigorous program including academic training, experiential learning, mentorship, developmental assignments, and applied occupational safety and health research opportunities. NBBTP Fellows do not engage in any primary patient care activities. Fellowships are funded and offered in one year increments. Applicants must have a Masters or be a post-graduate with academic degree(s) in microbiology, public health, medicine (human or veterinary), or other allied sciences (industrial hygiene, engineering, etc.).

AAUW Selected Professions Fellowships

AAUW Selected Professions Fellowships provide opportunities for women to pursue graduate and first-professional degrees in architecture, computer and information sciences, engineering, and mathematics, fields where women traditionally have been underrepresented and where the employment outlook and earnings potential are strong. To address the underrepresentation of women of color in promising professions and encourage cultural diversity in these areas, fellowships in business administration, law, and medicine are also available, but only to women of color. Recipients must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in fields within NSF’s mission. The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant achievements in science and engineering research. Check the website for up-to-date deadline information. Deadlines vary by discipline.

Switzer Environmental Fellowship Program

The goal of the Switzer Environmental Fellowship Program is to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental quality and who demonstrate the potential for leadership in their field. The Fellowship provides a one-year $15,000 cash award for graduate study as well as networking and leadership support to awardees. 20 annual awards to students pursuing environmental policy, economics, land and water conservation, public health, journalism, architecture, environmental justice, business and law as well as sciences including biology, chemistry and engineering.

NOAA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program provides support for master’s and doctoral studies in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology and all other science, engineering, social science and resource management disciplines involving ocean and coastal areas particularly by women and members of minority groups. Scholarships may provide up to $42,000 a year as well as additional support throughout the master’s or PhD program for collaborations and field studies.

GEM Fellowship: MS Engineering Fellowship Program

The goals of the GEM fellowships are to increase the number of underrepresented minority students (African Americans, American Indians, and Hispanic Americans) pursuing graduate degrees in engineering and natural science and to promote the benefits of a graduate degree within industry. GEM MS Engineering Fellows receive a $4,000 living stipend per full-time semester up to 4 semesters ($8K per academic year – 3 quarters), up to two paid summer internships with a GEM Employer Member and full tuition and fees provided by a GEM University Member. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.

Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE)

RISE stands for Research Internships in Science and Engineering. RISE Professional offers summer research internships in Germany to Master’s and Ph.D. students from North America at companies and non-university research institutions with strong relations to the industry. The program is open for students in the field of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering or a closely related field. All participants receive a scholarship from DAAD and an additional stipend from their host company/institution to help cover living expenses. Funding is possible for a period of three months in summer or fall. German language requirements vary according to the internship placement.

GEM Fellowship: PhD Engineering Fellowship

The objective of this program is to offer doctoral fellowships to under-represented minority students who have either completed, are currently enrolled in a master’s in engineering program, or received admittance into a PhD program directly from a bachelor’s degree program. PhD Engineering Fellows receive: $16,000 stipend in the first academic year of the GEM Fellowship; GEM Member University provides a living stipend up to the 5th year of PhD program, equivalent to other funded doctorate students in the department; a minimum of one paid summer internship with a GEM Employer Member; full tuition and fees at a GEM University Member.

GEM Fellowship: PhD Science Fellowship

The goal of this program is to increase the number of minority students who pursue doctoral degrees in the natural science disciplines — chemistry, physics, earth sciences, mathematics, biological sciences, and computer science. Applicants to this program are accepted as early as their senior undergraduate year, as well as candidates currently enrolled in a Master’s of Engineering program and working professionals. Fellowships offered through this program are portable and may be used at any participating GEM Member University where the GEM Fellow is admitted. Full tuition and fees and a $16,000 stipend in the first academic year.

USA to Australia Fellowship Program

The Association awards Fellowships each year at the graduate (Masters, PhD or post-doctoral) level of up to $40,000 USD for US scholars undertaking advanced research or study in Australia. Fellowships are available for Americans who will benefit from doing research or study in the fields of life sciences, medicine, engineering or mining. There is particular interest in the fields of oceanography/marine sciences & stem cell research. Applicants must make their own arrangements for university affiliation and have a confirmed placement by the time the Fellowship is awarded. Applicants must be US citizens or US permanent residents doing research or study at the graduate level. Applicants may already be in Australia.

Gulf Research Program Science Policy Fellowships

The science policy fellowship program helps early-career scientists hone their skills by putting them to practice for the benefit of Gulf Coast communities and ecosystems. Fellows gain first-hand policymaking experience as they spend a year on the staff of federal or state environmental, natural resource, oil and gas, or public health agencies in the Gulf of Mexico region. Fellows who have completed an MA, MS, or MPH degree or who are currently enrolled in a doctoral program will receive an annual stipend of $45,000. Fellows who have completed a PhD, ScD, MD, or DVM will receive an annual stipend of $55,000. Stipends will be paid directly to the fellow in monthly disbursements.

Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF)

The Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) is open to U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens who are planning full-time, uninterrupted study toward a Ph.D. at an accredited U.S. university. Senior undergraduate and first year graduate students in engineering and in the physical, computer, mathematical or life sciences are eligible to apply for the program. We also accept applications from master’s degree students (with certain stipulations) and those that are employed or will be matriculating into graduate school in the fall upcoming academic year. Fellows receive an annual stipend of $37,000 annual stipend. Fellowship support is limited to four years and must be renewed each year.

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships

As a means of increasing the number of U.S. citizens and nationals trained in science and engineering disciplines of military importance, the Department of Defense (DoD) plans to award approximately 200 new three-year graduate fellowships. The DoD will offer these fellowships to individuals who have demonstrated the ability and special aptitude for advanced training in science and engineering. National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships are awarded to applicants who will pursue a doctoral degree in, or closely related to, an area of DoD interest.

Graduate Education and the Professoriate Fellowship

Western Michigan University Graduate Education and the Professoriate (WMU-GEP) Fellowships are available to U.S. citizens who derive from African-American, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, or Native American (with tribal affiliation) heritage and who have secured regular admission to a doctoral degree program in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) or SBE (sociology, political science, psychology, or economics) area. The GEP Fellowship is competitive and awarded to exceptional students. Recipients of the WMU-GEP Fellowship will receive an annual stipend of $18,202.

Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship Award

The Graduate Fellowship Award is based on merit (not need) and consists of a cost-of-education allowance and a personal-support stipend. The Foundation supports graduate students working towards the PhD degree in the applied physical, biological and engineering sciences. These fields include applied mathematics, statistics, and quantitative aspects of modern biology. Here, “applied” is broadly construed to mean fields of endeavor in which one applies, invents, and/or develops results from the basic physical sciences to generate solutions to problems of comparatively near-term, widespread human interest.

Chateaubriand Fellowship – Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

The Chateaubriand Fellowship – Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) provides funding for PhD candidates currently enrolled in a U.S. university to conduct research in France at a French university, a school of engineering, a national laboratory or a private enterprise, with a link to a Doctoral School. The fellowship is for 4-10 months, provides travel, health insurance and a monthly stipend of 1,400 Euros. Non-U.S. nationals are eligible to apply for a Chateaubriand Fellowship as long as they are currently enrolled in an American university.

Alfred P. Sloan Minority PhD Program

The purpose of the Alfred P. Sloan Graduate Scholarship Programs is to assist efforts to diversify the U.S. PhD degree-holding workforce by increasing the recruitment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented doctoral students in sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), especially in fields where national trends document persistent underrepresentation. Substantial scholarships and other forms of support are available at select partner universities. Students must self-identify as African-American, Hispanic, or American Indian/Alaska Native, and be U.S. citizens.

GEM PhD Engineering/Science Fellowship

The goal of this program is to increase the number of minority students who pursue doctoral degrees in the engineering and natural science disciplines. Successful applicants will receive: a $16,000 stipend in the first academic year of the GEM Fellowship followed by a university provided living stipend for the remaining years of the PhD, a minimum of one paid summer internship with a GEM Employer Member,  and full tuition and fees at a GEM University Member. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be members of under-represented groups in science and engineering as defined by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Metrics, the key to success

When leading with the management of a company, there are many tools which can be used to reach success.
Many entrepreneurs usually start in a solid way, focusing on decisive factors such as optimizing performance, increasing production, etc.

However, in order to move forward and take your business to the next level, you need to gain the ability for gathering and analyzing the relevant corporate information, known as metrics. This is due to the fact that if it can be measured, it can be scaled.

For carrying out this task, interest points which indicate higher relevance are chosen and then a measuring is done between periods, therefore making it possible to analyze the evolution of said results.

Below, we will enumerate a series of indicators which should not be set aside.

Money flow

Many people tend to focus on the entry of assets, but tend to leave aside costs and expenses. A combined analysis may help you to determine if monetary management is ideal or not. Do not restrict yourself to the simple calculation of Income-Expenses. By using the equation (Income x 100)/Expenses you will obtain the net income percentage.

Staff’s performance

The fact of carrying out an analysis of your employees’ performance will help you to identify, easily and rapidly, possible problems and solve them in time. Besides, you will be able to control the work environment and the eligibility for each position, check who have leadership qualities, etc. One of the criteria you can use for analyzing this point is comparing the estimated time for carrying out a task and the actual time it took somebody to perform it.

Clients’ conversion

The number of clients you have will help you foresee the growth of your company, and the number of clients is as important as their quality. By “quality” we mean the level of loyalty the clients have towards the company, indicating the number of clients you will win and their potential as users and consumers. If you divide the number of contacts (leads) obtained by the number of clients you will get the conversion rate of clients.

Production’s performance

This item can be applied both to companies which sell products and to companies which provide services. The fact of tracking the production process (the development of a project when speaking about service companies) will give you a clear panorama of the things to be improved and, hence, it will help to you improve performance.

Cost per client

It’s very important that you are clear about what it takes for you to win each client, since this will enable you to check if current strategies are viable or improvable in some aspect. Customer acquisition cost is referred to as CAC. For you to be able to calculate this you must add every cost related to your marketing and sales departments and then divide this number by the number of clients you have.

It’s important to point out that each company or organization will have individual factors linked to its category or interests to be measured and analyzed. If you take advantage of the most recent data you will be able to discover new opportunities and this will help you to measure the results of your efforts.

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