Report offers advice to McCain, Obama on science and technology appointments

(National Academy of Sciences) The importance of research in solving many of our national challenges, including economic ones, was emphasized today in a new report titled "Science and Technology for America's Progress: Ensuring the Best Presidential Appointments In the new administration." The report, sent to John McCain and Barack Obama with guidance for whomever is elected president in November, provides suggestions on filling key science appointments after the election.

Presidential science and technology appointments

(National Academy of Sciences) A new report from the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine, offers advice to presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama on filling high-level federal science and technology positions after the election.

LSUHSC awarded grant to address nursing shortage

(Louisiana State University Health Science Center) LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Nursing has been awarded a $100, 000 grant by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to provide scholarships to individuals under-represented in nursing or from disadvantaged backgrounds in an accelerated nursing degree program. The funding will support ten scholarships in LSUHSC's Career Alternative RN Education, or CARE, Program, expanding enrollment and the number of fully qualified nurses prepared to practice.

Creation theory call creates a classroom dilemna

A top biologist has suggested controversial idea should sit alongside science teaching, write FIONA MACLEOD and RICHARD SADLER

USGS Coalition to honor Reps. Dicks, Regula with Leadership Award

(Crop Science Society of America) Representatives Norman Dicks (D-WA) and Ralph Regula (R-OH) will be presented with the first USGS Coalition Leadership Award on Monday evening, Sept. 15, 2008. The USGS Coalition is an alliance of 70 organizations united by a commitment to the continued vitality of the unique combination of biological, geological, hydrological and mapping programs of the US Geological Survey.

Arctic science conference to focus on northern sustainability

(University of Alaska Fairbanks) More than 150 scientists are expected to attend the 59th annual American Association for the Advancement of Science Arctic Division conference in Fairbanks, Alaska, Sept. 15-17, 2008.

NJIT architecture professor opens Newark conference with challenge to revitalize Newark buildings

(New Jersey Institute of Technology) With a charge not to tear down Newark's older buildings, but to rehabilitate them, NJIT research professor Deane Evans, an architect and executive director of NJIT's Center for Architecture and Building Science Research will open Newark's Green Future Summit tomorrow morning at NJIT. Evans, an advocate of sustainable building practices, also said that in the process of fixing and repairing people learn trades, skills and knowledge about the science behind good buildings.

Phillies' J. C. Romero Suspended 50 Games By MLB

Phillies reliever J.C. Romero and Yankees minor league pitcher Sergio
Mitre have been suspended for the first 50 games of next season after
testing positive for a banned substance.

Yankees, Teixeira Finalize $180M Deal

Mark Teixeira and the New York Yankees have completed their $180 million, eight-year contract. The deal was agreed to Dec. 23, but both sides had to settle contract language and the first baseman had to pass a physical.

Drew Brees Wins AP Offensive Player Of Year Award

Drew Brees has won The Associated Press 2008 NFL Offensive Player of
the Year award after nearly setting a passing record for yards.

Nuggets' Anthony Out 3 Weeks With Broken Bone

Carmelo Anthony didn't care for the color of the new removable splint
he was sporting on his broken right hand, preferring it to be Denver
Nuggets blue over bright red.

Giambi Close To Completing Deal To Return To A's

Jason Giambi might just finish his career where it began more than a
decade ago. The free-agent first baseman was close to completing a deal
Tuesday to return to the Oakland Athletics nearly 14 years after making
his debut with the club, according to two people familiar with the
negotiations. The sides had reached a preliminary agreement, pending a
physical, on what is expected to be a one-year contract with an option.

Reports: Boston College Coach Met With Jets

Boston College head coach Jeff Jagodzinski has met with the New York Jets, according to several reports. The interview comes one day after Boston College athletic director Gene DeFilippo reportedly threatened to fire Jagodzinski should he agree to interview with the Jets.

Chargers' Jackson Says He's Innocent Of DUI

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of drunken driving. Jackson
failed sobriety tests shortly after 2 a.m. on state Route 52 in San
Diego, said California Highway Patrol Officer Ray Scheidnes. He said he
didn't know Jackson's blood alcohol level.

Blues' Paul Kariya Has Successful Hip Surgery

St. Louis Blues left wing Paul Kariya had left hip surgery on Monday and could miss the rest of the regular season.

Utah AG: BCS May Violate Antitrust Laws

Utah's attorney general is investigating the Bowl Championship Series
for a possible violation of federal antitrust laws after an undefeated
Utes team was left out of the national title game for the second time
in five years.

Bulls Hang On To Beat Kings 99-94

Ben Gordon scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Sacramento Kings 99-94 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.