Education News - 17 Mar 2008

Chemical engineers at The University of Texas at Austin have discovered a new way to control the motion of fluid particles through tiny channels, potentially aiding the development of micro- and nano-scale technologies such as drug delivery devices, chemical and biological sensors, and components for miniaturized biological "lab-on-a-chip" applications.
Source: www.physorg.com

"I believe that transitions are best made during times of real advance rather than times of crisis or neutrality, and so I believe that this is an ideal time to begin the transition process." Gonzaga University's 25th President Rev. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., announced Monday he will work with the school's Board of Trustees to initiate a transition of leadership over the next 16 months. via KREM-TV Spokane
Source: www.topix.com

Guidance released for universities to follow when dealing with 'trans people' who are changing their gender
Source: education.guardian.co.uk

The site offers free video, audio, and print lectures and course material taken straight from the university's classes.
Source: blogs.edweek.org