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Monsanto, BASF Scientists Discover Gene Conferring Drought Tolerance in Corn Plants

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Monsanto Company and BASF scientists have discovered a naturally-occurring gene that can help corn plants combat drought conditions and confer yield stability during periods of inadequate water supplies. metric tons per hectare). Earlier post.) The two companies are jointly contributing $1.5

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This IEEE Service-Learning Program Is More Popular Than Ever

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In 2009 the EPICS program was brought to IEEE by Moshe Kam , an IEEE Fellow and the 2005–2007 vice president of IEEE Educational Activities ; Senior Member Kapil Dandekar ; and Fellow Saurabh Sinha. The celebration kicked off during the IEEE Rising Stars conference, held from 5 to 7 January in Las Vegas.

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Open Letter by Netherlands Scientists on IPCC and Errors in 2007 Climate Change Report

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The most recent was published in 2007. The 2007 report has been authored by about 44 writing teams with a total of 450 lead authors. IPCC publishes an assessment report every six years. The IPCC procedure prescribes that authors are obliged to critically assess any gray source that they wish to include.

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Being More Inclusive is Paying Off for This IEEE Society

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She is also a member at large of the society’s administrative committee and conference treasurer. “I During the past 20 years, the society has increased the number of women who present and lead sessions at its conferences, workshops, and symposia; hold leadership positions; and serve on technical program committees.

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Being More Inclusive is Paying Off for This IEEE Society

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She is also a member at large of the society’s administrative committee and conference treasurer. “I During the past 20 years, the society has increased the number of women who present and lead sessions at its conferences, workshops, and symposia; hold leadership positions; and serve on technical program committees.

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New Award Recognizes IEEE Society’s Work in DEI

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IEEE IMS has increased its number of women leaders, conference speakers, and editors of its publications. Since 2007, IEEE IMS has appointed at least one female undergraduate, graduate, or IEEE Young Professional representative almost every year to its AdCom. Its hard work in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has paid off.

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Volvo Car Corporation Confirms Introduction of PHEV Diesel in 2012; C30 BEV Production in 2011

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In January 2007, Volvo Cars and energy supplier Vattenfall launched a joint project with the aim of testing and developing plug-in technology. In a press conference at Paris Motor Show, Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Cars stated that the future for Volvo lies in electric cars. Earlier post.).

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