IRVINE, Calif. (July 23, 2008) – With more and more baby boomers reaching retirement age, America’s healthcare needs and the urgency for advanced medical devices has created an upsurge in demand for new pharmaceuticals and medical products. In response to this growing challenge, the University of California, Irvine Extension has developed a new program dedicated to helping life science companies meet the changing needs of the industry.

Oxford University’s Department for Continuing Education is launching a new short online course to help non-specialists to use the records of the Victorian census for their own research in local, social and family history.

Since the 1990s, online courses have provided an opportunity for busy adults to continue their education by completing courses in the comfort of their own homes. However, this may not be the best solution for everyone. A researcher at the University of Missouri has found some students may find success in these types of courses more easily than others.

In an effort to help k-12 teachers around the country better understand and motivate gifted and talented students, the University of California, Irvine Extension is offering a host of Gifted and Talented Teacher Education (GATE) online courses. UC Irvine Extension is known for its exceptional GATE programming.

Obtain the knowledge and skills required to successfully fulfill the role of human resources generalist.