Professor compiles coal-bed natural gas expertise from Wyoming, elsewhere in new book

WY professor compiles book on coal-bed natural gas

LARAMIE, Wyo. – A University of Wyoming professor has compiled coal-bed natural gas expertise from UW and from around the world into a book.
The 511-page book is titled “Coalbed Natural Gas: Energy and Environment.” It is published by Nova Science Publishers Inc. and has 19 chapters written by … Read more »».

After years of quiet integration, new school board’s plans leave town on edge

Fear of ‘resegregation’ fuels unrest in NC

RALEIGH, N.C. – In the annals of desegregation, Raleigh is barely a footnote.
Integration came relatively peacefully to the North Carolina capital. There was no “stand in the schoolhouse door,” no need of National Guard escorts or even a federal court order.
Nearly 50 years passed – mostly uneventfully, at least …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : After years of quiet integration, new school board’s plans leave town on edge.

Eight new medical colleges for Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR – Undeterred by the Medical Council of India’s rejection of its proposals for starting three new medical colleges in the current academic year, the Gujarat government has decided to set up eight new medical colleges in the state in the next two years.

Health Minister Jaynarayan Vyas Sunday said that the the state government …. Original article  : Eight new medical colleges for Gujarat.

Syria bans women wearing veils in universities

DAMASCUS – Syria has issued a directive banning women who wear full-face veils from attending public and private universities, the state-run news agency Sana reported Sunday.

The directive reportedly came from the country’s Minister of Higher Education, Ghaith Barakat.
The full-face veil, or niqab, that is worn by some Muslim women is “inconsistent with the values …. Read the original article  : Syria bans women wearing veils in universities.

D School alumnus named professor at Harvard

WASHINGTON – Gita Gopinath, a Delhi School of Economics alumnus, has been named professor of economics at Harvard University, becoming the first Indian-origin woman professor in the institution’s history.

Kolkata born Gopinath, 38, is considered an authority on business cycles in emerging markets and on price fluctuations across international borders. She was previously associate professor of … Read more : D School alumnus named professor at Harvard.