A professor’s 10-year quest to improve treatment for autism yields barrier-breaking software.

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Professor creates virtual assistant to support early intervention Professor of Computer and Information Sciences John Nosek and his colleagues have devised a software platform that breaks down barriers in traditional applied behavior analysis therapy for children with autism. The platform, known as GAINS, provides support for therapists. Share

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Temple-built connections pay off for director Brenna Geffers earned her master of fine arts in directing at Temple in 2009. Now, she’s nominated for several of Theatre Philadelphia’s Barrymore Awards. Geffers discusses how her alma mater still impacts her career every day. Share         College of Public Health earns full accreditation After a rigorous review process, the Council on Education for Public Health this month awarded Temple’s College of Public Health full accreditation, making it one of three accredited public health schools in Pennsylvania. Share

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Hoops for hurricane relief

The Temple Owls will take on the Jefferson Rams (Philadelphia University and Thomas Jefferson University) at the Liacouras Center Nov. 9 in a charity game supporting hurricane relief. All ticket proceeds will go to One America Appeal. Can’t make the game? There are other ways you can help.   Share

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Jump-starting futures—with the mayor’s help As part of the Jumpstart at Temple University program, Mayor Jim Kenney joined students from the College of Education last week to read to local preschoolers. Share

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Happening today 2 p.m. | Paley Library Lecture: How TU Libraries Are Helping to Democratize Access to Information 5 p.m. | Anderson Hall Fall 2017 Poets & Writers Series: Akhil Sharma 5:30 p.m. | Rock Hall Performance: Cybersounds 7:30 p.m. | Temple Performing Arts Center Performance: Temple University Concert Orchestra On the horizon Oct. 27 Paper Shred Event Oct. 27 Field Hockey vs. Liberty Oct. 28 Ambler Campus: Fall Open House Nov. 2 Football vs. Navy

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