Emerging from its role as primarily an immigrant church, the church has become more outward focused in recent years.

With significant media attention focused on nanoscience and nanotechnology in recent years, materials science has been propelled to the forefront at many universities.

It has identified six key industries to focus on in coming years, including biotech, tourism and green energy.

Nye also continues to write translations, focusing in recent years on dramatic works.

Fineman has interviewed every major presidential candidate since 1984, focusing in recent years on the rise and times of George W. Bush.

Mr. Mfume and others have been focusing their efforts in recent years on a campaign to increase racial diversity in the television industry.

Television production had been a virtual stepchild of the Walt Disney Company, which has focused on motion pictures and theme parks in recent years.

Extensive research has focused in recent years on understanding and modeling ductile fracture.

Ms. Guinier has also focused in recent years on how women are educated.

Starting out as an event focused on Polish audiences, in recent years it has rapidly developed to gain international attention.