Articles tagged with Education Technology
Peng, a 35-year-old Assistant Professor at Georgia Tech, will be honored with the Seismological Society of America's (SSA) Charles F. Richter Early Career Award for his work on physics of earthquakes and faults. Peng has made significant contributions to understanding earthquake triggering, non-volcanic tremor, and fault zone structure...
A recent study from North Carolina State University emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in healthcare IT development. The authors highlight the need for experts from various fields, including doctors and nurses, to be involved in product design, implementation, and research.
A Queensland University of Technology study found that 32.9% of women reported experiencing symptoms of postcoital dysphoria, with limited correlation to sexual abuse and psychological distress
A three-year project led by the University of Strathclyde aims to create portable devices that can analyze air samples from valuable items without touching them. The technology uses 'sniffing' artefacts to understand the composition and condition of objects, with potential applications for museums and collectors.
Research by Geoff Hilton found that video production improved student understanding of scientific concepts, particularly when rehearsing for an audience. The study revealed that students who created videos showed better learning outcomes compared to those who produced written posters.
Researchers have found evidence suggesting humans settled in North America around 15,500 years ago, earlier than previously estimated. The discovery was made using optical dating technique at the Buttermilk Creek complex in central Texas.
The DSF Charitable Foundation has given a $3.9 million grant to Carnegie Mellon University's Center for Nucleic Acids Science and Technology (CNAST) to develop novel biomedical tools for monitoring and manipulating gene expression. The grant will support the development of peptide nucleic acids, synthetic analogs of DNA and RNA with ex...
The University of Houston will retrofit 10 school buses with a new technology designed to reduce ozone pollutants emitted by diesel-powered vehicles. The goal is to achieve a 65% reduction in NOx emissions, and the study's findings will determine whether the technology can be approved for use on larger scales.
A new computer toolkit named nQuire has been developed to teach children how to think like scientists, enabling them to gather data, analyze results, and make informed decisions. The project shows that this approach can improve learning outcomes, maintain student enjoyment of science lessons, and develop critical thinking skills.
Alice Chen's inventions aim to improve drug development and disease modeling using humanized mice with tissue-engineered human livers. Her work has the potential to lead to a safer, less expensive, and more efficient path for drug testing.
Women experience higher levels of psychological distress when contacted frequently by supervisors, coworkers, or clients about work-related matters. Guilt plays a significant role in distinguishing women's work-family experiences from men's.
Researchers study Ohio STEM Learning Network's implementation, spread, and sustainability to understand how networks produce gains and apply innovative approaches to education. The study aims to identify effective components of networking needed to establish STEM schools and explore how these innovations are translated locally.
Researchers are using radar technology to monitor and study airborne organisms, requiring collaboration between disciplines like ecology, computer science, and engineering. This advancement offers insights into animal migration patterns, invasive species, and ecosystem sustainability.
Researchers have developed green chemical technologies to extract valuable chemicals from biomass, reducing waste and increasing product quality. These innovations can be used in various applications, including construction and bioprocessing.
Dr. J. John Cohen is recognized for his work in demystifying science for non-scientists through public programs like Mini Med School, which has inspired similar programs globally. His research on apoptosis and teaching awards have further solidified his commitment to making science accessible.
Ayman Fayed, an Iowa State assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, is developing technology to improve the battery life of portable devices. He has created energy-efficient power regulators that convert a battery's uneven voltage into stable power for sensitive analog and radio frequency circuits.
University of Cincinnati psychology seniors present research on affordable educational technology alternatives, finding that online resources and e-textbooks can provide similar learning support to traditional textbooks. The study suggests a combination of digital and print materials is most supportive of student learning.
Researchers create first high-resolution, three-dimensional digital model of an at-risk fossil using portable laser scanning technology, providing a baseline to measure future deterioration. The digital model duplicates a 110-million-year-old Texas dinosaur track and is shareable with others.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon and IBM are developing an open computing system called OAQA that enables the creation of modular software architectures for question-answering tasks. The system is designed to allow direct comparison and swapping out of individual components, making it easier to build on existing success.
The study, led by Martin Hilbert, found that humankind is able to store at least 295 exabytes of information, equivalent to a galaxy of data for every person in the world. This represents just one percent of the information stored in all human DNA molecules.
Scientists have used rare Martian meteorite samples to reveal that a collision on Mars caused water to flow near the planet's surface. The research found veins created during an impact, which suggests that buried ice melted and deposited minerals such as clay and serpentine.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have introduced a buffer made of argon that allows GaN devices to handle much higher voltages, reducing electrical resistance by a hundredfold.
A recent study published in the Journal of Productivity Analysis found that high rates of temporary hiring among workers in technology and energy industries are hindering overall productivity growth. The research suggests that this type of contracting can lead to greater instability in employment and reduce investment in human capital.
North Carolina State University is developing a transformerless intelligent power substation (TIPS) to enable direct interconnection of renewable energy resources and energy storage systems to the grid. The project aims to improve grid power quality and reliability through enhanced communication.
NextCAT Inc., a Detroit-based company, has received $250,000 in seed funding from Automation Alley to commercialize biodiesel catalyst technology developed at Wayne State University. This technology enables the use of cost-effective raw materials, such as waste vegetable oil and animal fats, to produce biodiesel.
A new international research centre for telepresence and telecollaboration has been established with a $23m investment by NTU, ETH Zurich, and UNC-Chapel Hill. The BeingThere Centre aims to develop advanced communication technologies that will revolutionize human interaction in the 21st century.
By adding subsoil information to a sedimentation and erosion model, researchers at Delft University of Technology gained a clearer picture of how rivers and deltas develop over time. This new understanding can help with delta management and reservoir geology, particularly in finding oil reserves.
Researchers use OMX 3D SIM super resolution microscopy to visualize malaria parasite invasion, revealing key molecular and cellular events. This technology may pave the way for developing new treatments for malaria.
A systematic review of eHealth technologies found weak and inconsistent evidence supporting their use. The study highlights the need for further evaluation of these technologies to ensure they improve patient outcomes and are cost-effective.
Researchers at EUREKA have developed a new laser-based technology to create nano-structured polymers that enable faster and more efficient growth of human skin cells. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize nanotech medicine, allowing for the creation of artificial implants and tissue engineering.
The University of Warwick has developed a new HDR video technology that can capture and display dynamic images with a wider range of lighting conditions. The system will revolutionise the use of HDR in various applications, including surveillance cameras and surgical procedures.
A Tel Aviv University researcher has challenged recent 'charge' measurements for increasing solar panel efficiency, suggesting that current predictions are unfounded. However, his research also identifies potential new strategies for improving solar energy technology and storing solar energy.
Dunwei Wang, Boston College Assistant Professor of Chemistry, has received a $550,000 National Science Foundation Career Award to refine his nanonets technology for clean energy applications. His research focuses on extracting hydrogen from water using sunlight and aims to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of this process.
The North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad (NACLO) has received the LSA's 2011 Linguistics, Language and the Public Award for its impact on public awareness of linguistics. The competition, founded in 2006, identifies high school students with linguistic talent and acquaints them with computational linguistics.
SmartSignal's patented technology helps predict pump failures at nuclear facilities, later developed for power and oil & gas industries. GE acquisition aims to utilize its software and services to monitor machinery and equipment, analyze data, and diagnose problems proactively.
Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology have developed an affordable alternative to the expensive X-FEL, which can perform similar molecular process research on a tabletop. The 'poor man's X-FEL' uses electrons instead of X-rays and requires less energy, making it a more feasible option for researchers.
Seven ASU engineering faculty members receive $100,000 seed funding grants to tackle Grand Challenges in areas like wireless biosensors, brain-machine interfaces and environmental sensors. The goal is to establish major research centers to drive technological progress.
Researchers from Imperial College London have developed technology that could sequence a human genome in mere minutes, potentially unlocking personal susceptibility to diseases. The technology uses nanopores and could lead to fast, inexpensive genome sequencing with numerous benefits for medical tests and DNA profiles.
Researchers at Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory are developing designer optical materials that can refract light in a negative angle, enabling control over light like semiconductors control electricity. These materials have the potential to create flat superlenses with superior resolution for biomedical applications.
The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) highlights NJIT's research in directed self-assembly of vertical nanotubes for practical applications. The projects demonstrate innovative approaches to creating functional devices at molecular scales.
The Cystic Fibrosis Technology Initiative aims to create new medicines for cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder affecting thousands of Canadians. The initiative will assess promising discoveries and develop them using CDRD's advanced drug development platform.
Researchers are creating a new rapid test to detect sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in under 15 minutes. The system uses short fluorescently-labelled DNA sequences to identify the presence of an STI.
The NSF has extended its support for an alliance of research universities and HBCUs that encourages African American students to pursue graduate training and research careers in robotics and computer science. The ARTSI Alliance has served over 300 undergraduates, provided mentoring and technical assistance to 23 HBCU faculty, and deliv...
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has been awarded two inaugural defense fellowships to attract young and promising post-doctoral fellows to spearhead research in defense science and technology. The winners are Dr Oleg Vasylkiv and Dr Edwin Teo Hang Tong, who will pursue cutting-edge research at NTU.
A recent report by the Association for Computing Machinery and the Computer Science Teachers Association found that US K-12 computer science education is scant in most classrooms. Most schools focus on teaching students how to use a computer, but neglect to teach deeper concepts such as computational problem-solving.
The MOD-E-GAP project aims to develop next-generation internet infrastructure with increased bandwidth of 100 times current capacity. Led by the University of Southampton's Optoelectronics Research Centre, the project brings together leading industrial and academic organisations across Europe.
Recent progress in chalcogenide glass photonics has been driven by scientific and technological challenges. The issue highlights the unique optical properties of chalcogenides, which have found important applications in electronics, imaging, and sensing applications.
UCLA is leading a $8.4 million DARPA-funded project to develop ultra-low power, non-volatile logic technologies. The research will explore materials, design, fabrication and tools for such technologies with broad implications across various fields including electronics, sensors and computing.
The study of 84Sr reveals new energy-level scheme with 12 new states and nearly 30 new γ-transitions. The positive-parity states are calculated using the projected shell model, showing a good collective vibration-like nature above spin 11-.
The SciFlies Network provides a new funding source for research and innovation, enabling citizens to directly accelerate science and technology. By promoting STEM disciplines to students and creating a cyber 'alliance model', the network fosters public involvement and encourages translation of inventions to benefit society.
A new study by the University of Colorado Denver has discovered a way to simultaneously desalinate water, produce hydrogen gas, and treat wastewater. The technology uses microbial electrolysis and desalination cells, which can generate pure hydrogen gas and facilitate desalination with an external power supply.
A University of Pittsburgh study will test a technology-enhanced weight loss program using text messaging reminders and wearable exercise monitors. The study aims to compare the effectiveness of this intervention with a standard behavioral weight loss program.
A new technique predicts fire spread using sensor data, giving firefighters minutes of warning to contain blazes. This technology could save lives and minimize damage by providing realistic forecasts of fire dynamics.
Researchers at the University of Leeds have successfully created artificial spin ice, a state-of-the-art nanomaterial that has been difficult to produce in the past. By achieving thermal equilibrium, they can now study the precise configuration of magnetic monopoles and their potential applications in magnetricity.
Researchers at Harvard University have made significant breakthroughs in methane-fueled solid-oxide fuel cells, reducing operating temperatures and costs. The development of platinum-free micro-SOFCs could enable the use of methane as a fuel source for laptops and portable electronics.
Professor Bertil Andersson, a renowned biochemist, received the Wilhelm Exner Medal for his groundbreaking work on artificial leaves. He will become president of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore next year, transforming it into a research-intensive university.
The I2R team achieved high performance in both automatic and interactive search categories, showcasing the effectiveness of their Known-item-Search technology. With a mean inverted rank of 0.454 in automatic search and 0.727 in interactive search, they outperformed other teams and demonstrated the potential of their innovation.
The KINARM Assessment Station is an objective tool for assessing brain function, capturing subtle deficits not measured by traditional tests. Clinical researchers need this tool to develop better therapies for treating brain injury or disease.
Edo Waks and Ian Spielman, JQI fellows, receive PECASE awards for innovative research in nanophotonics and quantum simulation. The prestigious award recognizes their commitment to scientific leadership and community outreach.
A new University of California, Davis study suggests that the global oil supply will run dry within 90 years, far before replacement technologies are ready. The forecast is based on market capitalizations and dividend payments from publicly owned oil and alternative energy companies.