News tagged with higher
Economist's study finds that immigration doesn't threaten US-born students' chances at college
High school students born in the United States need not view their immigrant classmates as a threat to getting a good standardized test score and, ultimately, into a good college, according to a Kansas State University economist.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Feb 04, 2010 |
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The drink and violence ?gender gap?
(PhysOrg.com) -- Women and men are at the same risk of violence - until they start drinking, new research from Cardiff University has shown.
Dec 16, 2009 |
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EU sets out new science plan
(AP) -- European authorities and industry must increase funding for scientific research and improve cooperation to try to close the technology gap with the United States, the European Commission said Tuesday.
Oct 07, 2009 |
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Competition for College Admissions Perpetuates Class Divide in Higher Education
Increased competition for college admissions combined with the heightened emphasis on test scores in recent decades has fueled the growth of class inequality in American higher education, according to sociologist Sigal Alon ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Oct 02, 2009 |
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Study shows simplifying financial aid process improves access to higher education
For years, studies have shown that young people from low-income households across North America are less likely to apply to college or university than peers from higher-income families. Now, a groundbreaking new study shows ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 23, 2009 |
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Study: Higher education playing bigger role in gender wage gap
While higher education has helped women narrow their long-running wage gap with men, there is one college-related factor that has becoming increasingly important in perpetuating that gap, according to new research.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Aug 09, 2009 |
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Virtual education... for free
They don't offer degrees but then they don't charge tuition either.
Jul 31, 2009 |
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A combination of education methods could be the key for some students aiming for higher education
Dr Geoff Hayward from Oxford University funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, who led the research points out, a high proportion of those with combined academic and vocational qualifications gained their qualifications ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jul 24, 2009 |
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U. of I. education expert: Community colleges undervalued, underfunded
Popular culture may have an uncharitable attitude toward community colleges, but a University of Illinois expert in education says they are an underfunded community asset and an invaluable resource for first-generation ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jul 14, 2009 |
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One in five girls in upper secondary school suffers from school burnout
The transition from basic education to upper secondary school is a challenge for many young people. According to a study of school burnout at different stages of school and higher education, upper secondary school is a particularly ...
May 14, 2009 |
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Finances can shape kids' intentions about college
(PhysOrg.com) -- If college seems too expensive, what is the point of doing homework?
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
May 12, 2009 |
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Financial barriers to attending college affect academic goals in young students
Most young students do not enjoy homework. However, after being told that good grades will help them get into college and lead to a better life, most students eventually buckle down and start studying. But what if college ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 22, 2009 |
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Undocumented students face barriers to higher education
(PhysOrg.com) -- New research released by the College Board shows that because of financial barriers and exclusion from the legal workforce, only a fraction of undocumented high school graduates go on to college. The board ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 21, 2009 |
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Scientists create new enzymes for biofuel production
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and world-leading gene-synthesis company DNA2.0 have taken an important step toward the development of a cost-efficient process to extract sugars ...
Mar 23, 2009 |
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Diversity work should be considered in tenure and promotion decisions, MU professor says
Many college campuses are striving to become more diverse in their faculty and student populations, but creating a diverse environment can be a challenging and demanding process for faculty members. In a new study, Jeni Hart, ...
Feb 02, 2009 |
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