... Robert Pianta is Dean of the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia. The university developed the Classroom Assessment Scoring System to help evaluate a teacher's emotional support, classroom organization and instructional support. ... CLASS focuses on identifying effective teaching practices by visiting classrooms and observing educators. ...
"Original, relevant, and fascinating" research by Darden Professor Saras Sarasvathy analyzes the differences in the "causal" reasoning used by MBAs versus the "effectual" reasoning used by entrepreneurs.
The environmental destruction of the Chesapeake Bay is a serious concern for Virginia and its neighbors. But some faculty members at the University of Virginia think that problem could be solved by playing a game. Professors Gerard Learmonth, Mark White and Tom Skalak explain how.
Nurses from the University of Virginia will be celebrating at NASDAQ this week, no matter which way the market moves. On Friday, Dorrie Fontaine, Dean of the University of Virginia Nursing School will ring the Closing Bell in recognition of National Nurses Week.
... Five universities will soon be trying out the device on their campuses in limited test runs. This fall, the University of Virginia will make the Kindle DX available to MBA students at its Darden School of Business, said Ken White, vice president of communication and marketing at the school. Students typically have to use stacks of books and paper in their studies, he said, "and if we could eliminate all that paper, we would be extremely happy."
A University of Virginia student will be on the television game show Jeopardy tonight. Third year student Kadeem Cooper competed in the show's college tournament.
A new computer video game developed at the University of Virginia could help improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
In men's tennis, U.Va. is the only school to be a top-eight seed in each of the past six NCAA tournaments. In 2008, Virginia became the first ACC team to be seeded No. 1 in the tourney. The Cavaliers are No. 1 again this year. U.Va. (29-0) hosts Navy (18-7) in the NCAA tourney's first round Friday at 1 p.m.
John Casteen III
U.Va. President who addressed a luncheon for the 2009 class of Virginia Community College philanthropist leaders
Va. native recognized for college support
Tasley Eastern Shore News (VA) / May 6
http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20090506/ESN05/905060334/-1/ESN
Dr. Frederick Hayden
Professor of clinical virology
England to get a swine flu 'tzar'
OnMedica (UK) / May 6
http://www.onmedica.com/NewsArticle.aspx?id=3dc7cd3f-6122-4141-9917-5e7b59d18b0c
English professor Rita Dove discusses her latest collection of poetry which tells the true story of a forgotten biracial violinist who inspired Beethoven.
Professor of neuroscience Jeff Holt proposes "buying Mexican" on Cinco de Mayo.
Virginia's aging population will present many challenges, particularly because of a diversity of health and economic needs. But an increase in the ranks of the elderly also offers great potential for improving community life, according to an analysis in the Virginia News Letter, published by the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Virginia's public school divisions may be bracing for higher elementary school enrollments over the next five years, according to population estimates released by the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service today . The numbers show births to state residents have increased about 10 percent from 2000 to 2007, meaning schools may see 42,000 more students in elementary schools by 2013.
Psychology professor Judy DeLoache is researching the foundation of children's curiosity and interest in animals.
Former Lt. Gov. John H. Hager has been elected chairman of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia.
... One place to look for answers is the fascinating research of Professor Saras Sarasvathy, who teaches entrepreneurship at the Darden Graduate School of Business at the University of Virginia. It's been a long time since I've encountered academic research as original, relevant, and fascinating as what Professor Sarasvathy has done, in a series of essays, white papers, and a book. Her work revolves around one big question: What makes entrepreneurs "entrepreneurial?" Specifically, is there such as thing as "entrepreneurial thinking"—and does it differ in important way...
Dr. Neal Kassell and his Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation are promoting what some believe to be the greatest leap in medicine since the scalpel.