Research on the tools that support teaching and learning. Covers AI tutoring, critical-thinking tools, language learning, prevention games, and student engagement.
At WPI, a new initiative 'The Connected Lab' enables biology students to share lab results in real-time, enhancing teaching and student achievement. Students can analyze each other's data and produce multimedia content to prepare for class or as a resource.
A new study at Queensland University of Technology identified the origin and identity of tiny, potentially hazardous particles emitted from common laser printers. The research found that these ultrafine particles form from vapours produced when toner is fused to paper, posing a risk to human health.
Scientists have created a microchip that uses 30 times less electricity while running seven times faster than today's technology, thanks to probabilistic logic. This technology has significant implications for the IT industry's carbon footprint, potentially reducing energy consumption in devices such as cell phones and medical implants.
Researchers have recorded the earliest evidence of animal life using Hydropyrolysis technology, dating fossil steroids 635-750 million years old. This discovery suggests that simple multicellular animals existed in shallow waters before the Cambrian explosion.
A new multimedia system, i-Maestro 3D Augmented Mirror (AMIR), uses motion capture to record a musician's posture and movement while playing. The system provides real-time analysis and feedback to improve technique, helping musicians and teachers alike.
Jeffrey Sachs, director of Columbia's Earth Institute, wins the 2009 Green Book Award for his book 'Common Wealth,' which proposes solutions to extreme poverty and related global problems. The award recognizes the book's practical value in addressing environmental issues.
A study forecasts drastic reductions in mammography professionals per woman age 40, threatening early detection rates for breast cancer. The number of radiologists and technologists is projected to decline significantly over the next 15-20 years.
Dr. Ting Yu's article reviews recent progress in studies focused on early-stage disentanglement (ESD) of quantum systems, a phenomenon that can degrade correlation between qubits due to environmental noise. The research has significant implications for the development of quantum information science and technology.
The team aims to enhance access and retention in quality HIV care for women of color by developing a web-based data entry and reporting platform. Recent HIV data highlights significant disparities among black and Hispanic women, who account for 82% of AIDS diagnoses despite making up only 24% of all US women.
Stevens Institute of Technology has been awarded a $850,672 National Science Foundation grant to support students pursuing degree programs in cybersecurity. The scholarship program will provide 11 two-year scholarships covering tuition and a stipend, requiring students to work for the government for at least two years after graduation.
The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center at NJIT has developed a prototype of the Hands-Up video game software, which will improve neuro-plasticity through intensive training. Over 50 partners are expected to receive the free software, instruction, and evaluation materials.
The Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering at Southern Methodist University will participate in the Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC), a UARC funded by the DoD, focusing on complex systems engineering issues. SERC aims to support defense system development and integration.
A patented Michigan State University process pretreats corn-crop waste to enhance its usefulness and reduce costs. The AFEX (ammonia fiber expansion) method breaks down cellulose and hemicellulose in plants more efficiently, allowing for the creation of biofuels from cellulose without added nutrients.
The Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC) will support the development, integration, and testing of complex defense systems. Penn State's Applied Research Lab, College of Information Sciences and Technology, and Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies are involved in the center.
Solarmer Energy Inc. is working on a new plastic solar cell technology that achieves 8% efficiency and has a lifetime of at least three years. The invention, PTB1, converts sunlight into electricity using a semiconducting material with a thickness of just 100 nanometers.
The NYHOPS system provided real-time information on water conditions, weather, and environmental factors to aid in the rescue of 150 passengers. This enabled officials to deploy rescue assets downstream and guide the plane to a safe location.
Concordia University has unveiled a world-first in solar technology, combining heat and power in its new John Molson School of Business building. The innovative system will generate electricity and provide fresh air during heating season, setting a new standard for construction.
The University of Texas at Austin and its collaborators have been awarded a $6.8 million grant to develop two wireless monitoring systems for highway bridges. The system will continuously monitor cracks or defects in key structural components, enabling real-time assessment of bridge safety.
The university's M. Granger Morgan will unveil a novel 'two-stage' approach for developing new energy technologies that can help society reduce dangerous greenhouse gas emissions. The plan includes the creation of an independent Federal Carbon Sequestration Commission to make recommendations for future regulations.
The Writing and Communications program at Stevens Institute of Technology will offer workshops to engineering students to improve their oral and written communication skills. The grant will also establish a Communications Prize for senior engineering design teams.
Louisiana Tech researchers have developed a deep-penetrating scanning system using ultrawideband pulsed radar to detect fractures, quantify corrosion and determine voids in surrounding soil. The FutureScan project aims to increase the ability of municipalities to detect developing sinkholes around buried pipes.
Despite positive attitudes towards STEM fields, many US teens lack mentorship and role models, which can discourage them from pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Lemelson-MIT Invention Index survey found that nearly two-thirds of teens indicated a lack of knowledge about professionals in STEM fields.
University of Missouri researchers developed health-monitoring technology to support seniors living at home, detecting changes in behavior and physical activity through motion sensors. The system identified patterns that predict adverse health events, such as falls, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations.
According to Kansas State University researcher David Dzewaltowski, Wii Fit can be an effective tool to promote physical activity and create or maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, the game's health measurements, such as BMI calculation and fitness age measurement, have flaws and are not suitable for children.
University of Idaho engineers have developed unique new technology that will be used in NASA's Landsat Data Continuity Mission and Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission. The technology includes advanced data compression and channel coder algorithms, increasing science data return and protecting data fidelity.
A new technology has been developed to identify pregnant women at risk of developing preeclampsia, a leading cause of maternal and neonatal deaths worldwide. The technology employs a panel of biomarkers found in the placenta and could lead to earlier detection and targeted intervention.
Experts outline three rules for selecting technological fixes, emphasizing the importance of cause-effect relationships, clear benefits, and standardized technical cores. Vaccines serve as a successful example, while literacy education highlights the challenges of finding effective solutions.
A team of University of Pennsylvania physicists creates a simple system to study and control geometric frustration using micron-sized spheres in water. They found that the lattice deforms to relieve frustration as the material becomes more strongly frustrated.
Professor Gary S. Lynn, a prominent scholar in technology innovation, has received the 2009 Research Publication Award from the International Association for Management of Technology (IAMOT). His work has been recognized for its high-impact and academically rigorous research on technology-based entrepreneurship.
The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation has pledged $3 million to support the construction of a new Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry building. The gift will help alleviate the shortage of dentists in Georgia, with the school increasing its class size from 63 to 100 and residency positions from 44 to 72.
The University of Adelaide is set to become a global leader in photonics and advanced sensing technologies thanks to a $28.8 million government investment. Researchers will utilize state-of-the-art facilities to develop breakthroughs in various fields, including physics, chemistry, biology, and environmental science.
Research focuses on solar magnetic flux, which is linked to cosmic ray boosts. The study also investigates iceberg scrapes causing glacial quakes in Greenland. Additionally, scientists examine the renewed growth of atmospheric methane, which plays a significant role in ozone layer chemistry.
The project makes available the original serial parts of Dickens' 15 novels, including Oliver Twist and A Tale of Two Cities, through the Web. The digitized works are expected to increase awareness for Dickens' mastery of the serial form and his impact on mass-market publication.
Researchers have developed a transparent resistive random access memory (TRRAM) chip, enabling see-through electronic systems. The technology may drive new directions in electronics, allowing for more compact devices and cheaper manufacturing.
Professor Hamid Hadim has received a grant to develop an introductory level training course on pressurized water reactor nuclear power plants. The course will provide EPRI staff with better understanding of fundamental principles and design methodologies, enabling more valuable research and development.
The study aims to develop an understanding of COPD pathogenesis and yield tools for stratifying and treating patients based on molecular processes. The research will help identify the molecular processes that give rise to disease-specific symptoms in individual patients.
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has announced a £250 million initiative to create 44 training centers across the UK, generating over 2000 PhD students. These centres will focus on tackling pressing issues like climate change, energy, and high-tech crime.
The 'Jollbot' can jump over obstacles and roll on smoother terrain, solving the problem of robots being able to move over rough terrain. It uses electrical motors to store energy in its springy skeleton, allowing it to leap up to half a metre high.
Chris Bronk, a fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute, argues that the concept of wiretapping is obsolete due to advancements in VoIP technology. He advocates for clear, openly stated policies on government surveillance adapted to the latest technology.
The SIM-sponsored survey found that businesses are using IT to reduce costs and increase productivity, with CIOs spending most of their time on non-technical issues. Organizations with higher IT business alignment maturity scores tend to have better overall company performance.
Professor Chandramouli's paper, titled A game theoretic framework for distributed self-coexistence among IEEE 802.22 networks, is one of 11 papers selected to receive a GLOBECOM '08 Best Paper Award. The award recognizes the author's work on cognitive radio based IEEE 802.22 wireless regional area network (WRAN) that operates in under-...
Queen's University Belfast is set to become the UK's lead center for developing technology to counter malicious cyber-attacks. The £25M investment will fund a new Innovation and Knowledge Centre, the Center for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT), which will create secure infrastructure to safeguard electronic information.
The University of Texas at San Antonio Institute for Cyber Security has launched a new Internet security incubator to develop and assist in the commercialization of promising cyber security technologies. The first companies selected are Denim IP and SafeMashups, both from San Antonio.
The University of Leicester is presenting at the Online Educa 2008 conference, discussing new developments in e-learning and their impact on day-to-day operations. Professor Gilly Salmon is leading a discussion on the key challenges faced by universities, including the shift from control to teachers and learners.
A national survey by North Carolina State University and Arizona State University found significant public support for nanotechnology applications improving human health. However, there was little support for non-health research endeavors, highlighting the need for differentiated views on public policies and research funding.
Researchers successfully tested the live broadcast of surgeries using the Internet2 network, enabling real-time video transmission to multiple locations. This technology has the potential to revolutionize medicine by reducing travel costs for physicians and enhancing patient care.
Canadian researchers have developed a new laser technology that can mimic protein patterns surrounding cells, enabling the reproduction of complex cellular environments and miniature artwork. The technique has great potential for advances in neuroscience.
Victoria Petite, a Stevens art and technology major, presented her research project titled "Towards a Transmedia Search Engine" at the annual iDMAa conference. Her project focused on perceiving analogies in multimedia data with Professor H. Quynh Dinh and Professor Ebon Fisher.
Malinovskaya's research aims to control coherence and overcome current barriers in quantum computing, molecular selective bio-imaging, and Raman microscopy. By using femtosecond, chirped laser pulse trains, she can selectively prepare target molecules in the excited state and restore coherence periodically.
T.P. Ma recognized for groundbreaking research in semiconductors, impacting high-tech industry and leading to practical applications such as flash memory. His work has been widely adopted by companies worldwide, including IBM and Intel.
A study of over 300 diabetics and their caregivers will measure the impact of insulin pump technology on quality of life, attitudes towards treatment, and lifestyle changes. The research aims to provide insights into the clinical implications and potential coverage by Medicare and health insurance providers.
A new study by Lehigh University reveals the world's most innovative countries, with Japan and Norway taking the top spots for fast product takeoff. The study analyzed 31 countries over 50 years, finding that culture, wealth, and product class influence innovation.
The research team aims to identify what types of trade-offs patients are willing to make when opting for pharmacogenomic testing. They will analyze the willingness of patients from various socio-economic backgrounds to adopt, and pay for the use of, genomic diagnostics to tailor prescriptions.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has been awarded $430,000 by the Department of Homeland Security to develop its precision indoor location system. The funding will enable WPI to further explore enhancements for its existing radio-frequency and radar-based tracking technology.
A case study conducted by Penn State researchers found that rural hospitals can benefit financially and operationally by sharing an IT infrastructure with larger hospitals in the same area. The partnership allows smaller hospitals to afford comprehensive IT systems at a lower cost, while also benefiting from shared IT staff and expertise.
Researchers at five universities will examine the economic and social impact of diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices, including insulin pumps, hearing aids, and genomic diagnostics. The studies aim to provide objective evidence on the value of medical technology to inform health policy.
Scarab, a robotic system designed for lunar prospecting, will simulate a lunar mission to extract water, hydrogen, and oxygen from Hawaii's Mauna Kea. The robot will use a Canadian-built drill to obtain geologic cores, which will be chemically analyzed on-board instruments developed by NASA.
David A. Gonzales II wins ConocoPhillips Energy Prize for his innovative Layered MagWheel technology, increasing energy conversion and efficiency. The prize recognizes new ideas to improve energy development and use.
A three-year research project aims to reduce CO2 emissions from UK homes by upgrading existing properties with low-carbon technologies. The E.ON 2016 House, a fully-equipped test facility, will track energy consumption and emissions data to identify effective improvements.
The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's new Smart Lighting Center will focus on developing novel materials, device technology, and systems applications for smart lighting technologies. The center aims to supplant traditional light bulbs with next-generation devices that are smarter, greener, and ripe for innovation.