Students from marginalized groups are less likely to seek surgical careers
Medical students from marginalized groups are less likely to have sustained or cultivated career paths in surgery, Yale researchers report in a new study. The findings, they say, have implications for the diversity of the surgical workforce and patie.....»»
Samsung’s (normally) expensive Chromebook just got a $300 price cut
Best Buy has a deep discount on the ageing but still respectable Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2, bringing it down to just $399 -- perfect for students......»»
Study shows international students are not to blame for the housing crisis
There have been ongoing accusations that international students are flooding university towns and taking up all the affordable housing. These narratives paint international students as the culprit, but a new study affirms that there is no basis for b.....»»
Does AI in the classroom facilitate deep learning in students?
Multitasking robots collaborate with humans in large warehouses, and chatbots respond to queries on banking websites. Artificial intelligence assistants even sort documents for law firms. William & Mary Assistant Professor of Computer Science Janice.....»»
Japan"s youth and climate change
Students in Japan are more likely to be apathetic towards or confused by climate change than concerned or actively involved in the issue, according to research at the University of Tokyo. The work is published in the journal International Research in.....»»
This classic HP student laptop is over half off today
The HP Pavilion 16t laptop with the Intel Core 5 120U processor and 8GB of RAM is perfect for students, especially now that it's on sale for only $450 from HP......»»
OSU tempting students to live off campus due to record enrollment
OSU tempting students to live off campus due to record enrollment.....»»
University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro-Palestine protests
University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro-Palestine protests.....»»
Study reveals impact of concern about misinformation on Americans" media consumption habits
Most Americans are aware of fake news and misinformation. In a new study, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania sought to uncover whether the threat of misinformation drives Americans to seek out news sources that reflect their own politica.....»»
North Korean officials seek medicine for Kim"s health problems related to obesity, Seoul says
North Korean officials seek medicine for Kim"s health problems related to obesity, Seoul says.....»»
iPhone AI just made me understand what some Android users must feel like
There are two groups of people when it comes to mobile software updates: Those who care about the latest mobile operating system release and those … The post iPhone AI just made me understand what some Android users must feel like appeared firs.....»»
Boost creativity in schools and build STEM careers, say educators
It opens the mind and is at the heart of innovation, yet while creativity is recognized as a critical skill for Australia's economic future, it is typically confined to the arts, skipping other areas of the curriculum......»»
Transforming higher education for minority students: Minor adjustments, major impacts
A new study from Hebrew University led by Ph.D. student Kinneret Endevelt, under the supervision of Dr. Roni Porat from the Department of Political Science and Department of International Relations and Prof. Eran Halperin from the Department of Psych.....»»
Birds of a feather flock together but great white sharks have swum apart "forever"
Great white sharks separated into three distinct population groups up to 200,000 years ago and continue to mix only within these separate groups, new research has found......»»
Scientists publish first experimental evidence for new groups of methane-producing organisms
A team of scientists from Montana State University has provided the first experimental evidence that two new groups of microbes thriving in thermal features in Yellowstone National Park produce methane—a discovery that could one day contribute to t.....»»
From Hungary to Maker Faire Rome: AKG Robotics + Piezo Young Makers
In the heart of Budapest, Hungary, innovation and education converge at the AKG School's robotics club, AKG Robotics. Here, students are not only learning about technology but are actively creating it. The post From Hungary to Maker Faire Rome:.....»»
Carbon dating: Developing a measurement tool for a 23-year-old cold case
When local law enforcement are unable to identify skeletal remains, they may seek out external resources and capabilities like those at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) Center for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (CAMS). That's exactly wh.....»»
Q&A: Harris 2024? Here"s what election and campaign finance laws say
President Joe Biden announced he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, leaving Vice President Kamala Harris the top contender for the Democratic nomination. Biden's decision not to seek re-election comes after the states held their president.....»»
Abortion Rights Groups Rush to Back Kamala Harris
Activists believe that the vice president, who is already the leading voice for reproductive rights in the Biden administration, will champion their cause......»»
AKG Robotics: Smart Pot and Smart Table
In the heart of Budapest, Hungary, innovation and education converge at the AKG School's robotics club, AKG Robotics. Here, students are not only learning about technology but are actively creating it. The post AKG Robotics: Smart Pot and Smart.....»»
Science, social studies classes can help young English-learning students learn to read and write in English
A new study finds that science and social studies classes may also help young students learn English, even when those classes include difficult and technical vocabulary. The paper is published in the Journal of Educational Psychology......»»