Researchers at CUNY SPH have published a study highlighting the compounded effects of unmet needs for housing, food, health care, and mental health treatment on CUNY students' academic success and persistence to graduation. ...
Social Sciences
Jul 22, 2024
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Predictive algorithms commonly used by colleges and universities to determine whether students will be successful may be racially biased against Black and Hispanic students, according to new research published today in AERA ...
Education
Jul 11, 2024
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Just four years ago, following the murder of George Floyd, almost every college and university in the U.S. had at least one diversity, equity and inclusion—or DEI—program. Many had existed long before. These programs ...
Education
Jun 11, 2024
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University of Oregon psychologists are breaking down barriers to include underrepresented populations in research by bringing laboratories online.
Social Sciences
Jun 7, 2024
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HHMI's Science Education Alliance is transforming the undergraduate introductory science experience at more than 150 two- and four-year institutions across the US. These same students are making discoveries that could change ...
Other
Jun 7, 2024
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Teachers need to know their material, but they must also keep their students engaged and interested. Part of that involves making eye contact with their students—all of them.
Education
May 29, 2024
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New research has revealed up to a 9% increase in college first-year enrollments in US states that have legalized recreational marijuana compared with states without such legalization. The study, which is published in Economic ...
Education
May 29, 2024
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Seeing is believing. But according to new virtual reality research from the University of Oregon, observation may not be enough to activate people on environmental issues. Engagement is key.
Environment
May 20, 2024
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Knowing your ABCs is essential to academic success, but having a last name starting with A, B or C might also help make the grade.
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2024
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April's total solar eclipse promises to be a scientific bonanza, thanks to new spacecraft and telescopes—and cosmic chance.
Planetary Sciences
Mar 22, 2024
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