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Both scientists and the public would benefit from improved communication of basic scientific research and from integrating scientists into education outreach, but opportunities to support these efforts are limited. We have developed two low-cost programs--\"Present Your PhD Thesis to a 12-Year-Old\" and \"Shadow a Scientist\"--that combine training in science communication with outreach to area middle schools. We assessed the outcomes of these programs and found a 2-fold benefit: scientists improve their communication skills by explaining basic science research to a general audience, and students' enthusiasm for science and their scientific knowledge are increased. Here we present details about both programs, along with our assessment of them, and discuss the feasibility of exporting these programs to other universities.

Background Despite positive public attitudes toward solid organ donation in the United States, some of the lowest rates of donor designation persist among older adults and Latinx populations. Aims To identify barriers and facilitators to organ donation and donor designation among lay health educators (promotoras) and mature Latina (50+ years). Methods An explanatory sequential mixed-method design was employed, with telephone surveys followed by focus group interviews, to assess and understand the nuances of organ donation and donor designation knowledge, attitudes, and practices among promotoras and mature Latinas in Chicago (IL), Philadelphia (PA), and San Antonio (TX). Descriptive statistics summarized quantitative survey data; thematic content analysis was performed on qualitative data. Results Twenty-nine promotoras and 45 mature Latina participated in both the surveys and focus groups (N = 74). Most participants (90%) had limited knowledge of organ donation but reported being “somewhat” or “strongly” in favor of donation (70%); 40.5% were registered donors. Participants lacked knowledge about the registration process and its legal standing and upheld concerns that registered donors would be vulnerable to organ traffickers or targets for murder. Themes emerging from the group interviews revealed additional barriers to designation including distrust of the medical establishment, perceptions of inequities in organ allocation, and family resistance to discussing death. Discussion Low donor designation rates are primarily driven by concerns about organ trafficking and the fairness of the allocation system, particularly for undocumented immigrants. Conclusions The results informed development of a culturally targeted educational and communication skills intervention to increase donor designation in Latinx communities. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04007419.

As an overrepresented population on the transplant waitlist, stagnated rates of organ donation registration among Latinxs must be redressed. Promotoras (community health workers), who are effective at advocating and spearheading health promotion efforts in the Latinx community, show promise in their ability to educate about organ donation and donor registration. This study aimed (1) to develop an interactive, evidence-based program to educate promotoras about organ donation, the need for organ donors in the Latinx American community, and ways to register as deceased organ donors and (2) to train promotoras to lead discussions about organ donation and to promote the act of donor registration. In partnership with 4 promotoras organizations, the culturally targeted Promotoras de Donación eLearning module was developed based on input from 12 focus groups conducted with Latina women (n=61) and promotoras (n=37). Formative work, existing literature, the Vested Interest Theory, and the Organ Donation Model guided curriculum development. In partnership with the Gift of Life Institute and regional promotoras, the curriculum was designed, filmed, and developed in a visually appealing module interface. The module was beta-tested with promotoras before launch. Promotoras de Donación, available in Spanish with English subtitling, lasts just over an hour. The module comprised 6 sections including various activities and videos, with the curriculum divided into a skills-based communication component and a didactic educational component. Pre- and posttests assessed the module's direct effects on promotoras' organ donation knowledge and attitudes as well as confidence promoting the act of donor registration. This novel, theoretically and empirically based intervention leveraged the existing network of promotoras to promote the act of donor registration. Future research should assess whether the module helps increase rates of donor registration within Latinx communities and reduce disparities in access to transplantation. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04007419; https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04007419.

Ignoring these communities or treating DE&I as a secondary concern not only risks alienating large segments of the population but also misses out on significant economic opportunities. Diverse groups are the economic engine that will drive future growth, and brands that fail to connect with them risk falling behind. By continuing to engage diverse audiences in ways that feel authentic, respectful, and culturally relevant, brands can build stronger, more lasting connections and capitalize on the economic power these groups bring to the table.

Today RTUs cool approximately 60% of floor space in commercial buildings within the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Additional structural reinforcement is often necessary to accommodate the weight of large HVAC units. [...]HVAC engineers should coordinate carefully with structural engineers to assess the new or existing roof structure and determine if modifications are needed. Because there are more options associated with semi-custom units, they are often used in health care and pharmaceutical environments. The hospital intended these operating rooms (ORs) to be used for both imaging and cardiac catheterization. Since the ORs were relatively large, had a high air-change-rate requirement and required high-efficiency particulate air filtration, they needed fans capable of delivering high airflow and static pressure.

Henry Louis Gates uses DNA detective work to solve haunting family mysteries for actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez. Sifting through stories of the Armenian Genocide, the rise of Nazi Germany, the Jim Crow South, slavery, and the American Revolution, Gates unravels deep secrets and uncovers lost ancestors--compelling each of his guests to rethink their own identities.

Both scientists and the public would benefit from improved communication of basic scientific research and from integrating scientists into education outreach, but opportunities to support these efforts are limited. We have developed two low-cost programs--\"Present Your PhD Thesis to a 12-Year-Old\" and \"Shadow a Scientist\"--that combine training in science communication with outreach to area middle schools. We assessed the outcomes of these programs and found a 2-fold benefit: scientists improve their communication skills by explaining basic science research to a general audience, and students' enthusiasm for science and their scientific knowledge are increased. Here we present details about both programs, along with our assessment of them, and discuss the feasibility of exporting these programs to other universities.

Carbon monoxide (CO), a natural byproduct of burning natural gas, is an odorless, colorless gas that is rightly known as the silent killer. Burns - There are multiple ways an HVACR tech might burn themselves - especially in the winter Working close to open flames and hot elements, heating systems can put out a lot of excess heat. Extreme Weather - Until furnaces start shutting down, you're most likely working in cold crawlspaces and attics, and on slippery surfaces like ice-covered sidewalks.