Articles tagged with Graduate Students
A $525,000 NSF CAREER grant will help faculty and graduate students develop skills for interdisciplinary research, a growing necessity in complex technological challenges. The project will survey 1,000 faculty and 1,250 students across 20 disciplines to develop assessment tools and strategies.
A University of Illinois food scientist has discovered that certain solutions used by meat processors to extend shelf life actually do double duty as antimicrobial agents, killing E. coli 0157:H7. The study found that some shelf-life enhancers, such as sodium lactate and sodium diacetate, are effective at reducing bacteria growth.
Researchers found that daytime talk shows increased politically inattentive voters' likelihood of voting according to their own values and preferences by nearly 25% compared to those who didn't watch daytime television. The study highlights the significant impact of 'soft news' coverage on voting behavior.
Biophysicist Quhuan Li to visit Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation laboratory for three months, learn flow-enhanced cell adhesion techniques and set up systems at her home university. The Biophysical Society's award supports international collaboration and knowledge sharing in biophysics
A Penn State study reveals that embedded reporters significantly impacted war coverage, prioritizing soldiers' personal lives and downplaying the effects of the invasion on Iraqi civilians. The analysis of 742 print news articles found that embedded reporters published stories with soldier sources in 93.2% of the analyzed stories.
JitterBugs are tiny devices that can be hidden in keyboards to steal data without user knowledge. They work by adding nearly imperceptible processing delays after each keystroke, allowing them to transmit stolen information through network connections.
The IADR has reinstated the Isaac Schour Memorial Award, a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding scientific contributions in anatomic sciences. The award will be funded at the same level as other IADR Distinguished Scientist Awards and will consist of a $2,000 prize and a plaque.
A new study by Princeton University researchers found that stocks with easily pronounced names tend to perform better in the short term. The effect was strongest shortly after initial public offerings (IPOs), with fluently named stocks earning up to $333 more than disfluent ones over a year.
Researchers from Stevens Institute of Technology have developed a novel integrated sensor to detect tiny flow rates in microchemical systems, enabling self-contained feedback control. The technology has applications in biomedical labs on chip, portable electronics, and homeland security.
A team of Cornell University researchers used golden hamsters to study individual recognition, finding that different brain areas react differently depending on emotions attached to memories. The study's findings may have implications for understanding and treating social anxiety disorders, Asperger syndrome, and autism.
Research found that students who scored in the top .01 percentile of their age group on the SAT before age 13 were more likely to achieve a MD degree, earn over $100k annually, or secure a tenure-track position at a top-50 institution. Both groups reported high life satisfaction despite income and tenure differences.
Researchers found that well-dressed and groomed women received friendlier service, while appearance had a limited impact on greeting times. The study suggests that assumptions about customers' spending power drive salesclerks' behavior.
A Rice University student has developed a simple and eco-friendly method to create tiny hollow spheres called microcapsules. This breakthrough is expected to have significant applications in various industries, including medicine and pharmaceuticals.
Researchers at Cornell University found that people who served themselves from large bowls ate 56% more than those who used smaller serving bowls. This led to an extra 142 calories consumed. The study suggests using smaller serving bowls for party foods, while larger bowls can encourage healthy eating.
The Wisconsin Mentoring Seminar helps graduate researchers develop effective mentorship skills to improve student productivity and retention. The program has been successful in promoting good scientific teaching through its real-time discussions and collaborative efforts.
A recent study by UC Riverside graduate student Matthew Walsh found that harvesting large individuals from a fish population introduces genetic changes that harm the overall fish population. The remaining fish become progressively smaller, have fewer and smaller eggs with lower survival rates, and lower foraging and feeding capabilities.
Professor Larry Milstein has been recognized with an endowed chair for his contributions to wireless communication, particularly CDMA and interference suppressing receivers. His research focuses on ultra wideband communications, MIMO systems, and orthogonal frequency division modulation.
Research suggests that hepatitis B carriers are 1.5 times more likely to have a male child, contributing to the over-representation of males in some Asian countries. In China, hepatitis B accounts for around 75% of the 'missing women', while in other countries it contributes to about 20-45% of the discrepancy.
Michal Kowalewski, a Virginia Tech geobiologist, has won the Schuchert Award for his groundbreaking research on ancient predators and their ecosystems. His work reveals that predators' struggle to survive may be due to menu selection errors over 500 million years ago.
USU students Robert Anthony, Xialong Jiang, and Erika Lamb have been awarded fellowships by the Henry M. Jackson Foundation to study immune response and posttraumatic stress disorder in a neurobiological model. Their research aims to develop effective ways to combat these conditions in military service members.
The American Physiological Society is offering $2,000 Katrina grants to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows affected by the hurricane. Over 40 universities are providing assistance with laboratory space, research assistance, fellowships, housing, meals, and stipends.
A recent study using the Panel Study of Economic Dynamics found that women's weight gain is associated with reduced family income and occupational prestige. The researchers tracked changes in Americans over several decades, highlighting the impact of body mass on economic outcomes.
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) has awarded six fellowship grants to outstanding minority and disadvantaged PhD students pursuing research in life sciences at Yale University. The recipients, Imran Babar and Meisha Bynoe, conducted research projects on lung cancer and HIV, respectively.
Cornell University researchers have developed a robot composed of modular cubes, called molecubes, that can self-replicate by bending and attaching to other cubes. This technology has potential applications for space exploration and hazardous work environments, where robots could repair or rebuild themselves with spare modules.
Researchers at Yale University found that rhesus monkeys only took grapes when they couldn't see the other person looking at them. This suggests that monkeys can reason about the mental states of others, including perception. The study's findings could provide insight into the causes of autism and social interactions.
The American Association for Cancer Research recognizes Melissa J. Parsons and G. Ruth Thomas as the first award recipients in 2005, honoring their meritorious scientific papers on cell death in oncogenesis. The AACR aims to accelerate cancer prevention and cure through research, education, and advocacy.
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has awarded 6 minority researchers to attend cancer conferences in 2005. The awards allowed early career scientists from underrepresented groups to attend the conferences, providing them with opportunities to share new discoveries and advance their careers.
The Calit2 Undergraduate Bioinformatics Scholar Award recognizes outstanding undergraduate research in bioinformatics. This award aims to encourage students to commit to publishing and academic advancement in the field.
A team of researchers from Duke University has successfully used micromanipulation to study the separation of sister chromatids in cell division. Their experiments revealed that chromatids are initially attached but then separate at their centers, with linkages playing a crucial role in their separation.
Researchers at the University of Michigan are creating a larger, multidisciplinary community in their chemistry department by organizing conferences, research rotations, and regular social events. This initiative aims to foster collaboration, teamwork, and communication skills among students.
Researchers at UNC found that 77% of red snapper samples were mislabeled as another species, including lane snapper and vermilion snapper. This widespread mislabeling threatens to distort fish stock estimates and fisheries management.
A team of researchers has successfully enhanced the structure of paclitaxel, a widely used anticancer drug, to make it more effective against cancer cells. The new design, validated by computer modeling and experiments, results in an analog that is 20 times more active than natural paclitaxel in one assay.
Maya Ahmed developed methods to construct Franklin's squares and others of the same type, with applications in computer programming. She discovered a way to reconstruct Franklin's three original squares and created new ones that obey the same rules.
Researchers at UCLA successfully synthesized three identical, mutually interlocking Borromean rings around six metal templates. The complex seven-step synthesis required the use of computational chemistry and a high-risk approach.
A team of University of Arizona geoscientists found that movement along faults created huge blocks of rock, lifting them 9,000 feet into the air to form Tucson's skyline. This discovery challenges previous theories on mountain formation in the western United States.
A team of LSU researchers is contributing to the largest-ever cosmic-ray experiment, analyzing data from a $100 million facility in Argentina. The project aims to understand the origin and properties of high-energy cosmic rays, which have puzzled scientists for years.
The Plate Boundary Observatory (PBO) will map seismic processes across North America, enabling improved earthquake prediction and understanding. By deploying hundreds of sensors, researchers will measure subtle deformation and help geologists understand the shifting strains in the ground.
A mathematical model developed by Cornell University engineers quantifies language death and offers strategies to preserve endangered languages. The model attributes the decline of languages to competition for speakers, with higher-status languages like English dominating in multilingual societies.
A recent study published in Science found that the direction of another's gaze significantly affects how we perceive emotions. When viewing pictures of angry or fearful expressions, brain activity increases in the amygdala when the person is looking away or not making direct eye contact.
Researchers at the University of Southern California have developed new FPGA programming techniques that can automatically translate programs into pipelined designs and optimize software for fixed-property chips. This allows for a low-cost, high-speed bridge from existing application software to FPGA platforms, reducing design time by ...
MIT researchers aim to replicate the properties of spider silk for use in high-strength fibers, specialty textiles, and bullet-proof gear. By understanding the structure-property relationships of spider silk, they hope to create materials with similar properties.
A recent study by Ohio State University reveals that chronic self-doubters are more prone to anxiety, depression, and procrastination. They tend to lack confidence in their decision-making abilities, leading to a vicious cycle of self-doubt.
University of Cincinnati geology graduate student Keri Craven investigates how Hawaiian volcanoes age by analyzing rock samples and applying computer models. Her research suggests that the weight of the volcano may drive its aging process.
A new study by Stanford University geophysicists challenges the widely used time-predictable recurrence model, which estimates the time when an earthquake will occur. The researchers found that the model failed to predict a magnitude 6 quake on the San Andreas Fault in Central California.
Using a unique land-based population research technique, Dr. Vaughan improved the accuracy of bighorn sheep counts in the Grand Canyon by analyzing lamb-to-ewe ratios and survival rates. The innovative method allows for helicopter counts while minimizing disruptions to wildlife habitats.
The University of California, Davis, has received a $1.9 million grant to support math graduate students' career development. The VIGRE program will provide fellowships and stipends for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral researchers, to help them secure jobs in the software and computer industries.
Michael Shur, a renowned researcher at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has been awarded the prestigious Humboldt Award for his outstanding contributions to novel semiconductor devices and integrated circuits. With over 700 technical publications and 25 patents, Shur is recognized internationally in his field.
Researchers at Virginia Tech have successfully synthesized a higher molecular weight polymer, which promises to create stronger materials. The new end groups and synthesis of the monomer could lead to improved mechanical properties, including increased elongation and stretchiness.
Graduate students report high satisfaction with program freedom but low satisfaction with teaching and career services. Strategies for improvement include student involvement and information on program outcomes.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates Dean Nieusma and Elizabeth Press have been awarded prestigious Fulbright student grants. Nieusma will conduct an ethnographic study on technology design practices in Sri Lanka, while Press will work with at-risk students in the Dominican Republic through her 'Video Connections' project.
A 20-year follow-up study of gifted students from 1980 reveals that women chose careers with more people interaction and less physical sciences. Despite higher male incomes, both sexes valued self-esteem equally.
A study by Canadian and Penn State researchers found that butterfly ballots are more confusing than single-column ballots, potentially leading to errors in voting. The team tested the ballots with students and adults, finding that those using butterfly ballots rated them as more confusing and made systematic errors in voting.
A study of 22 international students found that they gained an average of 3 pounds and a 5% increase in body fat after 20 weeks. The researchers attributed this weight gain to the high-fat, high-salt, high-sugar diets that many new international students adopt.
A new teaching method combines computer-assisted methods with hands-on laboratory exercises to help undergraduate students understand molecules. The integrated experiment allows students to explore molecular characteristics on the computer and test predictions in the lab.
A new study by Ohio State University researchers found that students who read essays on a computer screen struggled to comprehend the text and rated it as less interesting and less persuasive. Despite the same content, computerized texts were harder for students to understand, which may be due to different processing abilities.
A Virginia Tech researcher's work has influenced reclamation policy, guidelines, and regulations in four Appalachian states. The study quantified the diversity, productivity, commercial value, and carbon-capture potential of 21 mined and reforested sites across a seven-state region.
John J. Ney received the 1999 Outstanding Achievement Award from the American Fisheries Society for his long-term research on reservoir fish communities and their trophic relationships. His work has significantly impacted fisheries productivity, particularly in manmade waterbodies.
The Biomedical Informatics Research Group created a Java-based Problem List Generator learning tool to help veterinary students develop higher-order thinking skills through case-based problems. The technology has shown success and is being funded by the US Department of Agriculture for further development.
UMass researchers are creating a software called Tinkerplots to help middle-school students understand statistics and data analysis, enabling everyday decision making. Prototypes are being tested in two area schools, with the goal of widespread availability in 2003.
University of Cincinnati researchers have developed new techniques to analyze selenium in food supplements, identify arsenic accumulation in seafood and sea plants, and speed up sample preparation using microwave energy. These advancements hold promise for environmental health, bioremediation, and understanding metal toxicity.