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McKee appoints Newport educator to R.I. Ethics Commission
The Rhode Island Ethics Commission has a full slate for the first time in more than three years, thanks to the latest appointment made by Gov. Dan McKee on Friday. McKee’s pick of Michael Browner, Jr., principal at Frank E. Thompson Middle School in Newport, fills the empty spot left after chair Marisa Quinn stepped […]
Newport County High School Roundup: Scores, recaps from Monday's rain-reduced schedule
Coaches are reminded to send in their results after each game by 10 p.m. by email — pjsports@providencejournal.com — or by calling the Sports desk at (401) 277-7340, on weeknights with the final score and game details. ...
Vote: Academic excellence to community service, these RI high schoolers are setting the bar
Rhode Island's high school students continue to make an impact in and out of the classroom and it's time to recognize their achievements. Below you will find the nominations for The Providence Journal's Student of the Week and you can help to honor their efforts by casting your ballot for the top student. Voting...
Lit Thinking Announces Innovative Study of Visium Far-UVC Technology at Roger Williams University
BRISTOL, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 8, 2024-- Lit Thinking proudly announces that Roger Williams University (RWU) is among the first higher education institutions to study the effect of Far-UVC Visium technology in enhancing safety and reducing airborne pathogen risks within indoor environments. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241008907743/en/ The installation was spurred by a grant from the Rhode Island IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence awarded to RWU Assistant Professor of Public Health P. Jacob Bueno de Mesquita, Ph.D. Dr. Bueno de Mesquita and students in his Human Health and Harmony Lab at RWU aim to demonstrate and communicate the powerful effectiveness of Far-UVC technology on reducing viral transmission and respiratory infections including coronaviruses and influenza viruses. The RI-INBRE award, a National Institutes of Health grant, enabled RWU’s partnership with Lit Thinking to access and install their UL-certified and third-party tested far-UVC devices in various settings at the university for study.
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