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A world of art at the Watson Institute

By Guest PostFebruary 5, 2014Economy, Educationart at watson, banglatie, factories in bangladesh, garment factory, global trade, watson institute

As a student in the Brown/RISD Dual Degree Program, senior Youbin Kang uses textiles to bring attention to global issues. Her work hangs in the Watson Institute as part of a new initiative to showcase art by students, faculty, and staff. (more…)

UF Study Traces Global Red Imported Fire Ant Invasions to Southern U.S.

By Guest PostFebruary 27, 2011Environmentagricultural losses, fire ant invasions, fire ants, global trade, imported fire ant, invasive species, origins of ants

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Red imported fire ant invasions around the globe in recent years can now be traced to the southern U.S., where the nuisance insect gained a foothold in the 1930s, new University of Florida research has found. (more…)