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Where does the United States rank globally in science?

The United States has long been considered a leader in scientific research and innovation. However, in recent years, other countries have been catching up, and the U.S. has fallen behind in certain areas. According to the latest data from the National Science Board, the U.S. ranks third in the world…

KavenJanuary 27, 2023

Press Releases

Applications now open for Miami-Dade County’s BizUp grant program

Miami-Dade Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, and District 2 Commissioner, Jean Monestime, have just launched the BIzUp Grant program and invite Miami-Dade County businesses to apply to a pitch competition for a chance to win one of several $50,000 grants, and a top grant valued at $100,000, including 12 months of technical assistance from StartUp FIU.

KavenJanuary 2, 2023

Technology

A Brief History of the Endangered Species Act

The Endangered Species Act: The ESA was passed in 1973 with the goal of protecting and recovering populations of species in danger of extinction, as well as the habitats in which they live. Five threat factors are listed in Section 4(a) of the act as qualifications for listing: (A) the…

KavenNovember 20, 2019

Press Releases Technology

Save Our Seas Act to Fund Critical Ocean Plastic Threat

Press Release: Bipartisan Save Our Seas Act to Fund Critical Marine Debris Programs amid Growing Ocean Plastic Threat On Wednesday, July 25, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Save Our Seas Act in a voice vote, paving the way for the bill to become law and thereby reauthorizing the…

KavenNovember 20, 2019

Energy

The Opportunities from Florida’s 2016 Solar Energy Amendment

With a nickname like “The Sunshine State”, it’s no surprise that solar power is very feasible in Florida due to the amount of sunshine the state receives. Though Florida is uniquely positioned for solar power generation, current state law has only recently allowed Third Party Owners (TPO) to sell, lease, or…

KavenNovember 20, 2019

Science

Community Impact Due to Climate Change

Due to climate change, many residents of coastal communities around the world are experiencing the effects of rising sea levels, increased heatwaves and droughts, and worsened floods; the threats presented by this phenomenon are becoming increasingly obvious and threatening for all of us. Carbon concentrations in the Earth’s atmosphere stabilized…

KavenAugust 7, 2018

Where does the United States rank globally in science?

Applications now open for Miami-Dade County’s BizUp grant program

A Brief History of the Endangered Species Act

Save Our Seas Act to Fund Critical Ocean Plastic Threat

The Opportunities from Florida’s 2016 Solar Energy Amendment

Community Impact Due to Climate Change

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