Projects include the Local
Societies Initiative, the Templeton Research Lectures, and topical
interdisciplinary research projects such as the Spiritual Transformation
Scientific Research Program, Spiritual Capital Research Program, Foundational
Questions in Physics and Cosmology , as well as studies in religion and health,
religion and human flourishing, and other endeavors.

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Where possible, researchers are urged to collaborate
across disciplines. WASHINGTON, Mike Leavitt , secretary of the U. BIO 2006 will feature
more than 180 educational sessions and workshops on finance , partnering, R+D,
science and policy.

Confucian thought and ancient Greek philosophy originated the field, which grew substantially with the rise of nineteenth century liberalism.

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gov/earth-sun/applications /index.S.

BIO represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic
institutions , state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the
United States and 31 other nations .

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The projects
include participants from 22 states and more than 59 organizations. Grants of $150,000
per project are made possible by generous funding from the John Templeton
Foundation .
(Logo: http://www.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is scheduled to deliver a
plenary address at BIO 2006 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Environmental Protection Agency, as was
elected to three terms as Governor of Utah.

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Call for Proposals for $150 000 Research Projects on `Spiritual Capital' Issued by Metanexus Institute

The Metanexus Institute advances scientific research, education and
outreach on the constructive engagement of science and religion .org/events/2006/.

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NASA will contribute approximately $22 million over the
three-year life of these projects with national organizations that include
water management, public health, air quality, ecosystem stewardship and
disaster management.

For a listing of the projects on the Internet, visit:

http://science. CDT.

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For information about NASA's Science Mission Directorate on the Internet,
visit:

http://www.
"Now seems an ideal time to understand and assess the public effects of
spiritual and religious action because there seems to be a growing openness in
the social sciences towards non-material factors," says Kimon Sargeant , Ph.

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Metanexus leads and
facilitates over 300 projects in 36 countries. The U.

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A membership
organization , Metanexus hosts an online magazine and discussion forum with
over 140,000 monthly page views and 7000 regular subscribers in 57 different
countries. BIO members are involved in the research
and development of health-care, agricultural, industrial and environmental
biotechnology products.

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Ghassem Asrar.nasa.newscom.templeton.

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Media registration is complimentary for
credentialed members of the news media.

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"Also a key
factor in the selection process was the initiative shown in putting together
partnerships with public, private and academic organizations," he added. The principal
investigators from the 23 projects come from: Alabama, California, Colorado,
Massachusetts, Maryland, South Dakota , Virginia and Washington. Prior to his appointment as secretary, Leavitt
served as Administrator of the U.

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"It is
no longer unusual to consider that trust, behavioral norms and religion
profoundly shape economic, political and social developments."
For further information on the Spiritual Capital Research Program,
including submission guidelines for the new granting opportunities, or to
request a program brochure, visit http://www.net

The mission of the John Templeton Foundation is to pursue new insights at
the boundary between theology and science through a rigorous , open-minded and
empirically focused methodology, drawing together talented representatives
from a wide spectrum of fields of expertise.

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science.
http://www.bio. Freelance journalists and online publications may not
register onsite.

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hq.net or 215-789-2200. Metanexus is
a leader in a growing network of individuals and groups exploring the dynamic
interface between cosmos, nature, and culture in communities and on campuses
throughout the world. Secretary Leavitt
will speak Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at the breakfast plenary, scheduled from
7:30 to 9:00 a.
Secretary Leavitt has served as Secretary since January 2005, and leads
national efforts to protect the health of all Americans , as well as provides
essential human services.

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HHS Secretary Leavitt Scheduled to Speak at BIO 2006

The convention is expected to
draw 18,000 CEOs, researchers, policymakers, journalists , and venture
capitalists for three days of networking and learning.

Political science, often nicknamed 'polisci,' is the study of government, and of the social, economic, historical, and other influences on its processes and decision-making.

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5 million in research funds.,
Director for Research and Programs in the Human Sciences at Metanexus.S. The Department of Health and
Human Services is responsible for more than 67,000 employees, a 2007 budget of
$698 billion, and more than 300 research, health and social programs.
Food and Drug Administration, the National Institutes of Health, and the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are also part of HHS.

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"These projects were chosen for their leadership in the use of Earth
science observation and model predictions," said NASA's Deputy Associate
Administrator, Science Mission Directorate, Dr.nasa. Deadline for Letters of Intent: April 15, 2005

PHILADELPHIA, A call for proposals for research
in the developing new interdisciplinary field of Spiritual Capital has been
issued by the Metanexus Institute on Religion and Science.
The Spiritual Capital Research Program seeks to integrate the concept of
spiritual capital into the social sciences, with particular attention to
building connections to economics , and to develop a network of scholars for a
new field of study.metanexus.

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Reporters and editors working full-
time for print or broadcast news organizations may register onsite with valid
media credentials.

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com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050324/PHTH031LOGO)
Letters of Intent for projects in the Spiritual Capital Research Program
are due no later than April 15, 2005.net/spiritual_capital
or contact project manager Christopher Stawski at
SpiritualCapital@metanexus.
BIO 2006, the Biotechnology Industry Organization's annual convention is
April 9-12, 2006 in Chicago at McCormick Place.

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WASHINGTON , NASA's Science Mission Directorate has
selected 23 projects that will harness Earth science data to improve decision-
making processes.gov

Note: These $150,000 grants are in addition to the three founding grants
of $500,000 each that were recently awarded to initiate the Spiritual Capital
Research Program.
For more information about BIO 2006, please visit
http://www .

Today, it utilizes social science methodology such as content analysis, public opinion surveys, and statistical analysis to create and evaluate generalizations about how government and people behave.

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NASA Funds Projects to Develop Decision-Making Tools

Peer panels and NASA program managers reviewed 172 proposals for their
merit, cost, and relevance to NASA goals, objectives and cost.
http://www.

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Full grant applications will then be
invited for a total of $1.
Scholars and researchers from fields such as anthropology, economics,
history, political science, psychology , religious studies and sociology are
encouraged to apply.D.metanexus.

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Metanexus sponsors dialogue groups, lectures,
workshops, research, courses, grants, and publications.