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USciences Commencement 2012

6ABC and the Tribune covered graduation. Watch: http://www.iqmediacorp.com/ClipPlayer/default.aspx?ClipID=eaaa6238-8923-4984-9e8f-e48afe3e6bdb&TE=Mz9Or3TpGUSrZ20de3DeH1g01K3JEsEs&PN=bt9sZFac%2bKA%3d

USP hoops star Rotz to deliver grad speech

Former basketball star Melissa Rotz will receive her doctor of Pharmacy degree and deliver the valedictory speech at the University of the Sciences graduation ceremony. Read: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/152841565.html

A Mix of Science Popularization and Experimental Beer

A Mix of Science Popularization and Experimental Beer: The Inquirer's Faye Flam would give University of the Sciences chemistry professor Fred Schaefer an A+ in science explanation. He not only enjoys teaching students, he volunteers a serious chunk of his time to demonstrate chemistry to kids of all ages. The...

What's in your food? Untangling ingredient confusion

On the flip side, scientist Ara DerMarderosian, Ph.D., of the University of the Sciences, tells 6ABC that some ingredients that sound complex may actually be natural, such as polysaccharides. Watch: http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/special_reports&id=8671134

Cranbury: Association Honors Local Doctor

Local paper recognizes Dr. Paula Kramer's AOTA award. Read: http://www.centraljersey.com/articles/2012/05/17/cranbury_press/news/doc4fb56e2ec6922789781955.txt

Break Out of Your Workout Rut

In this article by Denise Schipani, Karin Richards provides expert commentary. It appeared in American Life: Women’s Health glossy. Download 2012_05 USA Wknd Workout Rut

The fine Philly tradition of sneaking into events

For years, Dave Pauley, now the basketball coach at the University of the Sciences, rarely missed a Big Five doubleheader, starting in the late 1970s. His personal usher's jacket served as his ticket. Not that he was an usher. Read: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/20120513_The_fine_Philly_tradition_of_sneaking_into_events.html?viewAll=y

Commencement speakers will offer advice, encouragement to 2012 grads

USciences listed among area speakers. Listing: Download Inquirer Grad Speaker Listing Read: http://www.philly.com/philly/education/20120511_Commencement_speakers_will_offer_advice__encouragement_to_2012_grads.html

Genomeweb: Economic Model Finds MammaPrint More Cost-Effective than Oncotype; Highlights Need for

In the study, researchers led by Amalia Issa of the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia developed a 10-year Markov model to compare the costs incurred and quality-adjusted life years gained when oncologists used either Oncotype DX or MammaPrint to guide treatment decisions for a hypothetical cohort of 1,000 women...

ABC7 Chicago: Heart Healthy Foods

Almuna Sherry Torkos, pharmacist and co-author of the new book "Saving Women's Hearts," says there is a serious gap between knowing the heart healthy benefits of common foods and actually putting them in your shopping cart. Read More