AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoStudent Research in Action: North Texas Community College biology students found a myxosporean parasite in a northern hogsucker and recovered possible new flea evidence during a vertebrate-parasite field trip to Arkansas. Hands-On Science for the Public: New York’s “Day in the Life of the Hudson and Harbor” brought 5,000 student scientists to collect fish, invertebrate, and water-quality data for classroom use. Space-Linked Classroom Research: A NASA-backed program is letting middle-schoolers run plant-growth experiments for Space Crop Production. Health & Drug Discovery: Rice University unveiled a “living pharmacy” implant that could produce monoclonal antibodies for up to a year, with dosing controlled by swapping the implant. Mental Health in Higher Ed: A new survey reports 2 in 5 NCAA athletes have had suicidal thoughts, pushing for stronger prevention and support. Research Integrity & Security: MI5 warned UK universities to review ties to a China-linked research funder tied to espionage risk. Funding & Access Policy: The U.S. Department of Education moved to strip federal loan eligibility from low-earning degree programs. University Growth: The University of Rochester will open a dedicated dental school in 2027 to expand training and research.
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