Extremists more willing to share their opinions, study finds
People with relatively extreme opinions may be more willing to publicly share their views than those with more moderate views, according to a new study.
Social Sciences
Oct 21, 2009
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Distracted driving rises among local college students
According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, distracted driving is on the rise due to an increase in the use of cell phones and other electronic devices and the increasing importance of these devices in individuals' ...
Social Sciences
Apr 25, 2012
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Study finds learning from errors leads to humility in leaders
While some leaders may believe they should appear flawless to their teams, a new study finds there are benefits for those who reflect on and learn from their mistakes.
Economics & Business
Jan 26, 2023
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Roommate assignments key in increasing interracial friendships in college
White students generally increased their number of interracial friendships during their first year of college, while black students showed a slight decrease, according to a study at one highly selective private university.
Social Sciences
May 28, 2009
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Racial microaggressions contribute to disparities in STEM education
Careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are one of the fastest-growing areas of work in the United States, yet racial and gender disparities remain in STEM occupations.
Social Sciences
Dec 8, 2020
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STEM Career Days boost high school students' career aspirations in STEM fields, study finds
A new study at the University of Missouri—in partnership with Harvard-Smithsonian researchers—shows that when colleges host "STEM Career Days," the students who attend are far more likely to pursue a career in a STEM ...
Education
Nov 6, 2023
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New, inexpensive tools help smart, low-income kids realize great college opportunities, study shows
(Phys.org) —The highest-achieving, low-income teens rarely enroll in the country's top colleges, and the reason is more obvious than you'd think: they don't apply.
Social Sciences
Apr 1, 2013
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Online sessions with therapy dogs can help students feel less stressed
For college students, stress relief can take many forms online: shopping, ordering food, gaming with friends and meeting new romantic partners. And now they can add hanging out with therapy dogs to that list. Virtual canine ...
Social Sciences
Jun 21, 2022
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Dangerous stereotypes stalk black college athletes
If you go strictly by the official account, heatstroke was the cause of death for University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair. McNair died earlier this year following a grueling practice in which training staff failed ...
Social Sciences
Aug 20, 2018
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Colleges try new fixes to recurring remedial rut
(AP)—At the nation's community colleges, more than half of students are forced to take classes in basic math and English, skills that they should have learned years ago.
Social Sciences
Sep 28, 2012
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