Pesticide regulation in the 21st century

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A brief chronology is presented on the accumulation of data regarding the environmental impact of pesticides, and the need for accountability and transparency in chemical research and development. Topics include models for predicting a pesticide's movement through a given ecosystem and the knowledge gaps that remain between the capacity to detect and calculate pesticide exposures and the ultimate effects of those exposures.

Analysis, Laws, regulations and rules, Environmental aspects, Chemical industry, Pesticides industry, Pesticides, Pesticides policy, Pesticides regulation

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Industrial-academic partnerships in research: working for mutual benefit

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An evaluation is presented on the benefits of partnerships between universities and corporations, and examines some challenges such partnerships create. These include balancing corporate proprietary information with academia's dependency on disclosure, potential conflicts of interest, and the proper allocation of funding.

Evaluation, Cover Story, Partnership, Partnerships, Chemical engineering research

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Rethinking the master's degree: an industry-university partnership provides laboratory-intensive M.S. training in chemistry

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An overview is presented on industry-supported master of sciences programs in chemistry and chemical biology, which are tailored to produce industry-ready graduates with practical skills. Companies sponsoring such programs usually pay a portion of research expenses and a stipend covering the academic year.

Statistical Data Included, Biochemistry, Study and teaching, Chemistry, Sciences education, Science education

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