Satoshi Kawata to serve as The Optical Society president in 2022; two directors-at-large elected to OSA Board of Directors - September 18, 2019
The Optical Society (OSA) has announced that its members have elected Dr. Satoshi Kawata, professor emeritus of Osaka University and honorary scientist at RIKEN, both in Japan, as the society’s 2020 Vice President. Two directors-at-large were also chosen during this year’s election: Dr. Polina Bayvel,… Read More
Jisc appoints Karen Foster to lead new data analytics directorate as executive director - September 18, 2019
Jisc has announced a new appointment to its leadership team - Karen Foster. Karen will lead a new data analytics directorate as executive director, effective September 17. Karen joins Jisc from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), with 22 members of her team. Jisc and… Read More
Wiley collaborates with The Physiological Society to develop a multi-faceted physiology taxonomy - September 17, 2019
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Inc. has announced a multi-faceted physiology taxonomy, developed in collaboration with The Physiological Society, to greatly support search and discovery for the physiology and associated communities. Wiley understands the particular importance today of making connections across disciplinary boundaries, investing in capabilities… Read More
BioDesign Research is fourth journal to join AAAS’s Science Partner Journal program - September 17, 2019
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has announced the launch of the fourth journal in its Science Partner Journal program, BioDesign Research, published in affiliation with Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU). The journal will be distributed by AAAS in association with NAU, institutions that… Read More
Journal of Biological Chemistry launches program for early-career scientists - September 17, 2019
The Journal of Biological Chemistry has launched a program designed to involve scientists at early stages of their careers in peer review. The JBC Early-Career Reviewer Board offers postdoctoral researchers and newly independent investigators a structured path for developing peer-review skills and learning about the… Read More
Loughborough University unveils new combined OA institutional and data repository powered by Figshare - September 17, 2019
Loughborough University has announced the launch of their new combined open access institutional and data repository, Loughborough University Research Repository, powered by Figshare. All institutional research outputs - from papers and theses to datasets and media - will be hosted in one place, providing a single… Read More
