The British Science Association (BSA) has awarded an Honorary Fellowship to Swansea University’s Professor Tom Crick MBE.

Motor competence (MC), in early childhood, is an important indicator that needs to be monitored regularly as it impacts both overall health as well as cognitive function. However, most MC assessment tools are either expensive, require special equipment or large space, making them unsuitable for early childhood education and care (ECEC) facilities. To address this issue, Japanese researchers have developed a novel MC assessment tool for preschoolers, termed Simple Motor Competence-check for Kids (SMC-Kids).

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have shown that a systemic approach to eliminating inefficiencies in surgical residency programs can reduce unnecessary work hours in the general residency program at UC San Diego.

SAN ANTONIO — December 18, 2024 —Southwest Research Institute Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Walt Downing, P.E., received the prestigious IEEE Members and Geographic Activities (MGA) Leadership Award, an international recognition, honoring “…individuals who have exhibited exemplary and substantive leadership of an extraordinary nature” in implementing IEEE member activities. Downing, an IEEE Life Member, has held various leadership positions over his decades of membership. He currently serves as IEEE Region 5 government activities coordinator, societies and councils liaison and chair of the Lone Star Section, representing Central and South Texas.

A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, published by Elsevier, highlights the significant influence of the home food environment on adolescent dietary patterns compared to neighborhood food options. This cross-sectional research study investigates the roles of home and neighborhood food environments like fast-food and convenience stores in shaping dietary behaviors among adolescents, offering valuable insights for addressing adolescent obesity.