Six initiatives for prioritizing undergraduate student well-being
In a perspective, Holly C. White and colleagues argue that student well-being should be a goal of pedagogy, along with traditional metrics such as GPA and student retention. Despite evidence linking certain academic experiences with well-being outcom.....»»
Cheaper next-gen Apple Vision headset will likely drop EyeSight feature to save on cost
While Apple prepares for the rollout of the first Vision Pro headset for early next year, the company’s product teams are already focused on the next-generation versions. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says today that Apple is prioritizing the developme.....»»
Apple debuts 90-minute ‘Study With Me’ video to promote MacBook Air
Apple is venturing into a new category of videos on YouTube, debuting a 90-minute “Study With Me” video. The video features actress and USC student Storm Reid, and Apple says the goal is to “keep you focused on studying and away from distractio.....»»
Join Storm Reid for a 90-minute study buddy video from Apple
Apple has released a feature-length "Study with Me" video with actor and student Storm Reid, as she — and viewers — concentrate on studying.Storm Reid in Apple's "Study with Me" video (Source: Apple)"Hey, everyone, welcome to my 'Study with Me' v.....»»
Discovery may enable network interface for quantum computers
A team of scientists at the QOT Centre for Quantum Optical Technologies, including a student from the Faculty of Physics (University of Warsaw), made a device capable of the conversion of quantum information between microwave and optical photons......»»
Undergraduate researcher discovers unexpected diversity in key river microorganisms
Once a week for the past year, Kylee Brevick could be found at two particular spots on the Willamette and Columbia rivers, taking samples of water for testing. The undergraduate biochemistry major (and environmental science minor) was undertaking an.....»»
Estonia"s next satellite, largely built by undergrad students, to fly aboard Vega VV23
Estonia's next satellite will fly aboard Europe's Vega VV23 launcher later this week. While largely designed and built by undergraduate students, the shoebox-sized ESTCube-2 has ambitious goals in mind, including surveys of Estonian vegetation and th.....»»
College student sues Musk for falsely calling him a “psyop” in neo-Nazi brawl
"Yet another one of Elon Musk’s reckless smears." Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) On Wednesday, a Los Angeles-based 22-year-old college graduate, Ben Brody, sued Elon Musk for more than $1 million.....»»
Northrop Grumman likely to end its bid for a commercial space station
NASA has a lot riding on these initiatives. Enlarge / Northrop Grumman proposed a free-flying space station based on Cygnus. (credit: Northrop Grumman) Nearly two years ago, NASA placed its bets to develop commercial spa.....»»
Shaping positive STEM identity for student success
Data show that students who have a strong science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) identity are more likely to take STEM courses and persist to the academic finish line––graduation. Positive STEM identity is multifaceted, but at th.....»»
Research finds diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives during certain presidencies can affect bottom line
Corporate initiatives focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) for vulnerable social groups can change a company in many ways. According to researchers at the University of New Hampshire, how DEI affects a business' bottom line may depend on.....»»
Students made Oxford the murder capital of late medieval England, research suggests
A project mapping medieval England's known murder cases has now added Oxford and York to its street plan of London's 14th century slayings, and found that Oxford's student population was by far the most lethally violent of all social or professional.....»»
Have you heard about the "whom of which" trend?
Back in the spring of 2022, professor of linguistics David Pesetsky was talking to an undergraduate class about relative clauses, which add information to sentences. For instance: "The senator, with whom we were speaking, is a policy expert." Relativ.....»»
Video: Student engineers develop early warning system for blue-green algae
With temperatures rising due to global warming, blue-green algae blooms have become increasingly common on Alberta lakes. Early detection is crucial because the algae produce toxins that can be harmful to humans and animals......»»
New methodology addresses "contentious" student satisfaction surveys
Adopting a new methodology approach could address concerns about student satisfaction surveys, according to new research......»»
National Student Clearinghouse MOVEit breach impacts nearly 900 schools
US educational nonprofit organization National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) has revealed that the breach of its MOVEit server ended up affecting almost 900 colleges and universities, and resulted in the theft of personal information of their students......»»
Building GenAI competence for business growth
To embark on the GenAI technology adoption journey for business success, organizations require foundational activities related to GenAI investment, guidance in prioritizing use cases, and identification of key stakeholders essential for building and.....»»
AI could make studying birds easier
Artificial intelligence could make studying birds easier, thanks to the work of a University of Alberta student......»»
Strong compliance management is crucial for fintech-bank partnerships
72% of banks and credit unions are prioritizing compliance when evaluating fintechs, citing it as their top criteria in the due diligence process, according to Ncontracts. As banks and credit unions evaluate fintech partnerships, cybersecurity (62%).....»»
Discovering the universe from our own backyards
When I was a college student, I worked at the Charlevoix Astronomical Observatory in Québec......»»
Ping Identity introduces passwordless solution for better customer experiences
Ping Identity released PingOne for Customers Passwordless, a cloud solution that helps enterprises accelerate their passwordless initiatives and make the digital experiences for customers more convenient and seamless. PingOne for Customers Passwordle.....»»