Supercomputers join search for “cheapium” (R&D Magazine) – Using the power of supercomputers researchers have discovered a number of new platinum-group alloys. The hope is that some of these alloys will prove to be useful in commercial applications, helping to stem costs by replacing their more expensive counterparts.
Battelle-R&D Magazine Global Funding Forecast Predicts Cautious Growth (Scientific Computing) – In its annual report on global R&D research, Battelle and R&D Magazine predict modest growth in R&D spending for the U.S. after a year of relatively flat spending in 2013 due to economic and sequestration concerns.
Bookless library opens in Texas (The Detroit News) – A new library located in San Antonio, Texas has become the first public bookless library in the world. Relying on e-readers, tablets, and computers this library is getting attention from around the world.
Teacher education programs at Ohio's colleges perform well, according to new report (The Plain Dealer) – A recent report found education programs at Ohio’s public and private college’s to be very effective overall. Statewide 97% of recent graduates passed their teacher licensure tests with some schools such as Youngstown State University having 100% passage rates.
Colleges revise student health plans under Obamacare (The Columbus Dispatch) – Colleges across the state have begun to alter their healthcare plans to comply with the Affordable Care Act. These changes range from simple tweaks in the plans to having to drop plans entirely.
