Latest news from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/soniqs-win-pubg-world-championship-second-consecutive-world-title/?sc=rsin /articles/soniqs-win-pubg-world-championship-second-consecutive-world-title/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:25:17 EST Last weekend, Soniqs traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to compete in the PUBG Esports World Cup. Soniqs' PUBG team went on to win the World Championship - its 8th championship title since 2019 and second consecutive World Championship victory. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology /articles/harrisburg-university-s-charles-brumlik-phd-named-a-2024-fellow-by-the-american-chemical-society-acs/?sc=rsin /articles/harrisburg-university-s-charles-brumlik-phd-named-a-2024-fellow-by-the-american-chemical-society-acs/?sc=rsin Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:15:43 EST The American Chemical Society (ACS) has added 37 new names to its roster of ACS Fellows in 2024, including Charles Brumlik, PhD, corporate faculty in the Master of Science in Biotechnology program at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology /articles/harrisburg-university-research-roundup-july-2024/?sc=rsin /articles/harrisburg-university-research-roundup-july-2024/?sc=rsin Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:20:00 EST Harrisburg University of Science and Technology /articles/three-mile-island-reopening-harrisburg-u-professor-explores-the-economic-impact-benefits-and-risks/?sc=rsin /articles/three-mile-island-reopening-harrisburg-u-professor-explores-the-economic-impact-benefits-and-risks/?sc=rsin Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:25:00 EST Harrisburg University of Science and Technology /articles/three-mile-island-reopens-harrisburg-university-professor-explores-the-benefits-risks-logistics-and-potential-impact/?sc=rsin /articles/three-mile-island-reopens-harrisburg-university-professor-explores-the-benefits-risks-logistics-and-potential-impact/?sc=rsin Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:10:16 EST Harrisburg University of Science and Technology /articles/select-medical-gifts-5-million-over-five-years-to-harrisburg-university/?sc=rsin /articles/select-medical-gifts-5-million-over-five-years-to-harrisburg-university/?sc=rsin Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:05:27 EST The Select Medical Institute of Physical Therapy and Movement at Harrisburg University will build pathways to expand the physical therapy workforce while providing career advancement opportunities for students and continuing education for professionals. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology /articles/harrisburg-university-research-roundup-may-2024/?sc=rsin /articles/harrisburg-university-research-roundup-may-2024/?sc=rsin Tue, 28 May 2024 11:05:29 EST Harrisburg University of Science and Technology /articles/naqi-logix-neural-earbud-awarded-gold-edison-awardtm-in-social-cultural-impact-for-breakthrough-human-machine-interface/?sc=rsin /articles/naqi-logix-neural-earbud-awarded-gold-edison-awardtm-in-social-cultural-impact-for-breakthrough-human-machine-interface/?sc=rsin Fri, 03 May 2024 16:05:04 EST The company's revolutionary technology - NAQI Neural Earbuds, featuring NAQI's Invisible User Interface - enables individuals to easily interact with digital devices through simple gestures, such as eye blinks or head tilts. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology /articles/winners-announced-for-the-2024-harrisburg-university-student-research-symposium/?sc=rsin /articles/winners-announced-for-the-2024-harrisburg-university-student-research-symposium/?sc=rsin Fri, 03 May 2024 15:05:49 EST Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) held its sixth annual Student Research Symposium on April 17, 2024. The event featured engaging and timely discussions and insightful presentations from over 80 graduate and undergraduate students. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology /articles/stormwerx-center-at-harrisburg-university-hosting-us-marine-corps-iii-marine-expeditionary-force/?sc=rsin /articles/stormwerx-center-at-harrisburg-university-hosting-us-marine-corps-iii-marine-expeditionary-force/?sc=rsin Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:05:15 EST Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) is hosting members of the United States Marine Corps Okinawa-based III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) for two weeks. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology /articles/harrisburg-university-s-national-esport-champions-will-test-run-naqi-the-earbud-that-controls-everything-on-video-games2/?sc=rsin /articles/harrisburg-university-s-national-esport-champions-will-test-run-naqi-the-earbud-that-controls-everything-on-video-games2/?sc=rsin Mon, 06 Feb 2023 07:05:59 EST Esports plays from Harrisburg University's championship teams will test Naqi Logix's invisible user interface ear bud device that allows touch-free, voice-free and screen-free control of all digital devices. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology /articles/new-study-suggests-tabletop-games-reduce-stress-anxiety/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-suggests-tabletop-games-reduce-stress-anxiety/?sc=rsin Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:00:58 EST In this first-of-its-kind research project, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology partnered with The Bodhana Group to run an exploratory study on whether intentionally introduced cognitive behavioral therapy, delivered through the medium of Tabletop Role Playing Game (TTRPG) groups, could positively affect social skills, reduce anxiety symptoms and behaviors, and enhance the mental well-being of participants. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology /articles/clinical-foundations-in-esports-webinar-course/?sc=rsin /articles/clinical-foundations-in-esports-webinar-course/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:55:26 EST To spotlight the crucial role health and performance specialists play in the rapidly growing esports and video gaming industry, Harrisburg University (HU) of Science and Technology, Esports Health and Performance Institute, and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Academy of Leadership and Innovation will co-host the Esports Health and Performance Foundations webinar in January. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology /articles/launch-of-beyond-the-project-horizon-journal/?sc=rsin /articles/launch-of-beyond-the-project-horizon-journal/?sc=rsin Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:20:32 EST The Center for Project Management Innovation at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in Pennsylvania has established an academic journal, Beyond the Project Horizon Journal of Project Management Innovation. The journal will provide insight into the future of the project profession as a platform for research articles, case studies, and white papers in research or a specific topic that presents a solution to a problem within the project industry. The journal will provide information from a practical perspective about trends, new tools, and new methods and peeks over the horizon on all topics about the project profession. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology /articles/research-shows-exercise-can-improve-the-lives-of-women-experiencing-homelessness/?sc=rsin /articles/research-shows-exercise-can-improve-the-lives-of-women-experiencing-homelessness/?sc=rsin Tue, 16 Aug 2022 08:05:36 EST The "Exploratory study of physical activity programming for women experiencing homelessness" has found that participants of a four-week physical activity program reported a significant decrease in the number of mentally unhealthy days they experienced. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology /articles/research-results-on-benefits-of-camp-on-kids-with-ventilators/?sc=rsin /articles/research-results-on-benefits-of-camp-on-kids-with-ventilators/?sc=rsin Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:05:53 EST The study, "The Effect of an Overnight Summer Camp on the Quality of Life for Individuals Who Require Ventilatory Support," appears in in the "Pediatric Physical Therapy" journal. The team, which included graduate students from LVC, has found that attending summer camp boosts the quality of life for children using ventilators. And the more years such children attend summer camp, the better their quality of life becomes, according to the study. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology /articles/hu-professors-team-with-students-to-develop-smart-disaster-prediction-prevention-system/?sc=rsin /articles/hu-professors-team-with-students-to-develop-smart-disaster-prediction-prevention-system/?sc=rsin Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:50:44 EST A team of Harrisburg University professors and students have set out to develop a smart disaster prediction and prevention system that could help save thousands of lives across the U.S. each year. Using sets of existing disaster data and an adaptive artificial intelligence model, the team plans to design an alert system capable of predicting natural and human-induced disasters, starting with wildfires and vehicle collisions. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology /articles/new-study-shows-gender-bias-toward-physicians-using-online-doctor-reviews/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-shows-gender-bias-toward-physicians-using-online-doctor-reviews/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:05:30 EST Using online patient reviews, we find that female doctors are reviewed more on their interpersonal skills and reviews of female doctors contain more references to their gender Harrisburg University of Science and Technology /articles/the-giant-company-donates-1-million-to-harrisburg-university/?sc=rsin /articles/the-giant-company-donates-1-million-to-harrisburg-university/?sc=rsin Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:40:22 EST The GIANT Company announced a $1 million donation to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in support of its new Center for Advanced Agriculture and Sustainability, which will be focused on sustainability and localized sourcing through high-tech food and agriculture. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology /articles/green-tea-extract-is-not-appropriate-to-treat-any-infectious-disease-including-covid-19/?sc=rsin /articles/green-tea-extract-is-not-appropriate-to-treat-any-infectious-disease-including-covid-19/?sc=rsin Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:55:49 EST Two Harrisburg University of Science and Technology alumni and a professor examined the evidence that exists regarding the therapeutic efficacy of green tea extracts as an anti-infective. The study results indicate that currently, there is no conclusive evidence that green tea extract is appropriate to treat any infectious disease (including COVID-19 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology