By Fernando Ramirez Updated 11:19 am CDT, Monday, October 15, 2018 >>> See the world's most innovative universities, according to Reuters >>> See the world's most innovative universities, according to Reuters Photo: Ashley Landis, Special Contributor 20. University of TokyoJapan Patent success rate: 54.6 percent Total patents filed (2011-2016): 985 20. University of Tokyo Japan Patent success rate: 54.6 percent Total patents filed (2011-2016): 985 Photo: (Photo By: JTB Photo/UIG Via Getty Images) 19. Johns Hopkins UniversityUSA Patent success rate: 30.7 percent Total patents filed (2011-2016): 906 19. Johns Hopkins University USA Patent success rate: 30.7 percent Total patents filed (2011-2016): 906 Photo: … [Read more...] about UT System moves up in list of ‘most innovative’ universities
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Food researcher defends work after resigning from Cornell
NEW YORK — A prominent food researcher is defending his work a day after Cornell University said he engaged in academic misconduct and was removed from all teaching and research positions. Brian Wansink says he never committed fraud and that the issues identified by the university's investigation were relatively minor. Among the issues Cornell cited Thursday were "misreporting of research data" and "problematic statistical techniques." Wansink says in a statement Friday his work had some statistical mistakes and other issues, but that he never intentionally misreported data. He says he believes all his findings will be supported by others. Wansink, who has helped update the U.S. dietary guidelines, resigned and will leave Cornell in June. The split was announced after a top medical journal retracted six of his papers this week. … [Read more...] about Food researcher defends work after resigning from Cornell
Medical journal retracts six articles from Cornell University professor
Breaking News Emails Get breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings. SUBSCRIBE CHICAGO — A leading medical journal has retracted six food research articles by a Cornell University marketing professor, saying the results can't be verified. The papers under question include a 2005 study that said people eat more when served food in large bowls and a 2013 article that said hungry grocery shoppers buy foods with more calories but not more food. They appeared in journals published by the JAMA Network, which include the Journal of the American Medical Association. JAMA published the retractions online Wednesday for the six articles by Professor Brian Wansink. In May, the journal issued "expression of concern" notices and asked that Cornell conduct an independent evaluation of the articles. "Cornell has notified JAMA that based on its investigation, they are unable to provide assurances regarding the scientific validity of … [Read more...] about Medical journal retracts six articles from Cornell University professor
Two Calif. universities ranked among top 5 in world
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Cornell Bans Hard Liquor in Greek Houses
Cornell University has announced new rules for its fraternities and sororities after reports of hazing. From now on, hard liquor is prohibited in residential chapter houses and by 2021, all Greek residences will be required to have a live-in adviser. Cornell also says chapters will face a minimum three-year suspension for hazing involving coerced drinking or drug use, sexual misconduct or other forms of violence or mental abuse. President Martha Pollack announced the reforms Friday following the three-year suspension of the Sigma Nu fraternity. Pollack says reports of other alleged hazing incidents are pending. Top Tri-State News Photos Cornell has a large Greek system with 63 chapters that include more than 4,500 students. Get the latest from NBC 4 New York anywhere, anytime Download the App Available for IOS and Android Follow NBC New YorkTwitter, Instagram, Facebook Copyright Associated Press … [Read more...] about Cornell Bans Hard Liquor in Greek Houses