In a positive sign for efforts to boost U.S. competitiveness in science and technology, a new study finds that courses that engage college students in conducting scientific research early on can dramatically increase students' ...
Social Sciences
Jun 1, 2016
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Space research and exploration reaches across Earth's borders and boundaries, relying on collaboration between nations, disciplines and institutions.
Space Exploration
Dec 17, 2015
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High school students who take part in pre-college programs that focus on science are much more likely to pursue higher education and, eventually, careers in science, technology, engineering and medicine - the STEM disciplines.
Social Sciences
Jul 15, 2015
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High school students throwing water balloons may seem harmless, but a case in which two black students were arrested for the prank illustrates the importance of considering race, students' background and the need for effective ...
Social Sciences
Apr 23, 2015
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When high school physics teacher Moses Rifkin wrote a recent blog post on "Teaching Social Justice in the Physics Classroom," he ignited a new round of conversation about white privilege and the kinds of skills scientists ...
Social Sciences
Mar 3, 2015
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The evolution of science and engineering in the 21st century has transformed the role of these professions in profound ways that affect research, scholarship and the practice of teaching in the university setting.
Social Sciences
Feb 3, 2015
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When students repeat a grade, it can spell trouble for their classmates, according to a new Duke University-led study of nearly 80,000 middle-schoolers.
Social Sciences
Feb 28, 2014
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A new research networking portal designed to provide crucial career development exposure for female scientists and engineers within Chicagoland's research community was launched today as part of the Chicago Collaboration ...
Social Sciences
Oct 2, 2013
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(Phys.org) —A University of Sydney study suggests students who have a gap year achieve more highly at university than students who enter university straight after school and mature age students.
Social Sciences
Sep 17, 2013
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Despite their increasing participation in higher education and research, women are still significantly underrepresented in certain scientific and technical disciplines and remarkably few women remain in top jobs in science.
Social Sciences
Sep 12, 2013
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