Articles tagged with Graduate Students
Researchers at Rice University have extended a 100-year-old modeling formula to account for complex surfactants in enhanced oil recovery. The new model, developed by Walter Chapman and Xiaoqun Mu, incorporates temperature, pressure, composition, and other conditions to provide a more accurate prediction of oil behavior in wells.
A six-year study by Iowa State University researchers found black doctoral students in STEM fields face structural racism, leading to unfair treatment, isolation and strain. The study highlights the need for diversity in STEM fields to broaden participation and increase representation.
Researchers at MIT have developed a device that can extract potable water from even the driest of desert air, with relative humidities as low as 10 percent. The system uses metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and can be powered solely by sunlight.
Scientists create atomically-thin fabrics by stitching different crystals together in a single session, resulting in the most perfectly aligned materials ever grown. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for electronics, including flexible LEDs and strain-sensing fabrics.
A comprehensive survey of 2,279 graduate students found that they are more than six times as likely to experience depression and anxiety as the general population. The study highlights the need for mental health resources and career development programs in academia.
A recent study by Brigham Young University researchers links materialism in marriage to a diminished view of the importance of marriage and lower marital satisfaction. Materialistic spouses may prioritize possessions over people, leading to less time and energy invested in their relationship.
A new study at MIT's Picower Institute explains how the brain achieves category abstractions through distinct rhythms in the prefrontal cortex. When matching images with close resemblance, gamma rhythms were crucial, while beta rhythms played a key role when abstraction was needed.
The Blavatnik Family Foundation is providing a $10 million grant to Columbia University's Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. The gift will support the Blavatnik Fund for Engineering Innovations in Health, which aims to attract graduate student talent and promote early-stage research across disciplines.
Two graduate students have won National Institutes of Health fellowships to study heart health, with Tristan Raisch focusing on electrical conduction and Carissa James exploring protein synthesis in gap junctions. The awards strengthen Virginia Tech's training in biomedical sciences.
Nine US research universities have formed a coalition to provide clear, standardized data on life science career prospects, including admission rates, education and training opportunities, and job outcomes. The initiative aims to help students make informed choices and universities better target their programs to actual career outcomes.
Researchers found that 25% of web APIs pose high security and privacy risks, which can be blocked without breaking websites. Blocking these features reduces the amount of code a website accesses, making it safer for users.
Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered a new concept called 'drift robustness', where small populations evolve to protect themselves from harmful mutations. This adaptation allows them to survive and thrive in environments where larger populations would struggle.
Professor Patricia Dos Santos of Wake Forest University has received a $680,000 NSF grant to support her biochemistry research and mentorship program. The grant enables her to work with graduate students and undergraduate researchers from local colleges, providing hands-on research experience and career development opportunities.
A new discovery in Dinosaur Provincial Park reveals the existence of two previously unknown species: Latenivenatrix mcmasterae and Stenonychosaurus inequalis. These findings challenge current understanding of the Troodontid family tree in North America.
Researchers at UBC have discovered a unique sequence of pressure and temperature events required to form high-quality Canadian sapphires. This discovery will facilitate gemstone exploration in southern Baffin Island and potentially unlock new sources worldwide.
The new robot grows in one direction when material at the front everts, allowing it to move without body movement. It successfully navigated an obstacle course, lifted a 100-kilogram crate, and formed a free-standing structure.
Researchers at Brown University developed a new system that enables robots to follow spoken instructions, regardless of their level of abstraction. The system uses language grounding and hierarchical planning algorithms to analyze the specificity of commands, resulting in dramatic speed-ups in performance.
A team of biologists found that a promiscuous salamander balances its genome by using equal contributions from three separate species. This balanced genetic profile may be key to the hybrid's success and adaptability.
A new IUPUI study found that African-Americans in lower-income brackets have a lower risk of binge drinking during adolescence, but a higher risk at older ages. Higher incomes show comparable risks across racial groups.
A study by the University of Illinois found that herbs and spices on vegetables can make them more appealing to men and younger adults. Participants were more likely to choose seasoned options, especially if they were male and under 50 years old.
Researchers have created edible origami-like sheets of gelatin and starch that transform into three-dimensional structures when submerged in water. By controlling the structure's response to water, they can create various shapes, including pasta, flowers, and more, potentially reducing food shipping costs.
A study by University of Michigan researchers found that bumblebee populations are higher in Detroit than surrounding less-urbanized areas. Vacant lots may provide essential nesting sites and food sources for the bees. The results suggest that urban landscapes can be managed to support native bee conservation.
Researchers developed DeepLoc, a deep learning algorithm that can track proteins in cells faster and more accurately than human eyes or previous computer vision-based approaches. The algorithm recognizes patterns in cell images made by proteins and can process data from other labs.
Kyle Williams, a UH doctoral student in applied mathematics, has been selected for the DOE's Graduate Student Research Program. He will work at Sandia National Lab to further his research on computational fluid dynamics and Navier-Stokes equations.
The Midwest Political Science Association honored 14 research projects for their outstanding contributions to the field of political science. The award recipients included papers on topics such as rural grievances, mobile phone ownership, and reparative justice.
Researchers at Peter the Great Saint-Petersburg Polytechnic University developed a new construction technology using nanostructured high-strength lightweight concrete. The system increases load-carrying capacity by over 200% and offers enhanced corrosion resistance, frost resistance, and seismic activity tolerance.
The UTIA Dairy Products Evaluation Team won first place at the Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation contest, ahead of 13 other teams. Students including Michael Luethke and Katie Magee took top honors in their respective categories.
The Ecological Society of America recognizes six graduate students for their policy work, providing them with training and opportunities to meet policymakers. The students will learn about the legislative process and federal science funding, aiming to bridge the gap between science and policy.
A recent study tracks data spanning a decade to find that older red snapper age eight and up have higher reproductive rates than younger fish, while fishing pressure has declined and spawning stock biomass has increased
Researchers at MIT and Stanford develop Splinter, a system that disguises database queries to protect user privacy. The system uses function secret sharing to split queries across multiple servers, making it impossible for anyone other than the user to determine what query was executed.
A second executive order has prompted foreign graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to look elsewhere for educational and job opportunities in the US. The move has raised concerns about the future prospects of these students and the impact on US competitiveness in science and engineering.
Thirteen outstanding graduate students in biological sciences were recognized for their exceptional work and diversity of research topics, ranging from evolvability to mitochondrial disease. The award recipients will receive a certificate, travel expenses, and honorarium, and have the opportunity to present at an award symposium on the...
Scientists and engineers must communicate their work's potential impacts to the public and use their expertise to advance societal goals. Iowa State University is working to help researchers succeed in broader impacts activities, including public engagement.
A new approach by researchers at MIT offers a way to make movable parts with no solid connections between the pieces, potentially eliminating wear and failure. The system uses a layer of liquid droplets to support a tiny, movable platform, which can be controlled electrically.
A new study by American University professor Anthony Ahrens reveals a surprising link between autonomy and gratitude. Individuals high in autonomy tend to experience less gratitude and value it less, suggesting that self-reliance may hinder social connections.
The American Society of Hematology announced top trainee abstracts from the 2016 ASH Annual Meeting, showcasing innovative research in hematology and stem cells. The awards recognize excellence in various categories, including undergraduate students, medical students, and postdoctoral fellows.
A new study reveals that male chimpanzees benefit from befriending the alpha male, gaining priority to preferred mates and a greater chance of passing on genes. Subordinate males can also benefit by having social favors, such as support in fights.
A new study reveals that consumers may actually be eating more sustainably due to mislabeled seafood. The research found that mislabeled fish are often substituted with species of better conservation status and lower prices.
Researchers at Vanderbilt University have developed a steel-brass battery that can store energy comparable to lead-acid batteries and charge/dischcharge at rates comparable to ultra-fast charging supercapacitors. The secret lies in anodization, a common chemical treatment used to give aluminum a durable finish.
The University of Arizona College of Engineering has received a $1.07 million diversity grant from the NSF Bridge to the Doctorate Program. The grant will provide tuition and fellowships for 12 underrepresented minority students pursuing PhDs in STEM fields.
Researchers at Caltech have discovered a new breed of optical soliton wave that can travel in the wake of other solitons, hitching a ride on their energy. This phenomenon has been observed in light waves and has applications in highly accurate optical clocks and microwave oscillators.
Atmospheric pressures of hundreds can be endured by a nanometer-thin layer of water exhibiting ice-like properties. This discovery could lead to improved designs in biomedical implants and antimicrobial coatings.
Recent UNIST graduate, JongCheol Pyo, has been awarded a 2016 Global Ph.D. Fellowship for his innovative research on preventing severe algal blooms in water systems. His work focuses on using hyperspectral image data to detect and predict harmful algal blooms.
Researchers have created a comprehensive dataset of non-native English sentences, providing a valuable resource for linguistic insights and practical applications. The dataset, consisting of 5,124 sentences, includes annotated errors and can help improve computers' handling of non-native English speakers.
The new Askaryan Radio Array detector is making waves with its ability to penetrate through Antarctic ice and detect high-energy neutrinos. Scientists are optimistic about the potential for this technology to reveal secrets about the universe's origins and evolution.
A recent Michigan State University study found that stressed dairy cattle are more likely to shed deadly Shiga toxin-producing E. coli bacteria, which can cause serious illnesses in humans.
The KiloCore chip has a maximum computation rate of 1.78 trillion instructions per second and contains 621 million transistors.
Researchers found that Alaskan brown bears migrate between shallow spawning grounds to exploit varying salmon spawn times, allowing them to access the resource over a longer period. This 'surfing the salmon red wave' behavior showcases sophisticated foraging behaviors in wildlife.
Mathematicians at Georgia Institute of Technology have finally solved the 40-year-old Kelmans-Seymour Conjecture in Graph Theory, a field used to model complex networks and optimize connections. The proof required collaboration from six mathematicians over four decades.
Five Harvard research projects have received sustaining funding through the Physical Sciences & Engineering Accelerator, which aims to bridge the 'chasm of death' between discovery and product development. The funded projects include a shell scripting language for improved security, a pattern-detection algorithm for enhanced drug evalu...
The Ecological Society of America has selected six graduate students for the 2016 Graduate Student Policy Award. These students will participate in policy training and attend meetings with US Representatives and Senators to discuss federal funding for biological sciences.
The GSA Trainee-Organized Symposia program aims to advance knowledge and encourage exchange among early career geneticists. Newly funded events focus on topics such as genomics of adaptation to human contexts, non-academic career choices, and ribosomal DNA research.
The 2016 UW-Madison Cool Science Image contest winners were selected based on scientific content and aesthetic qualities. The contest showcased images and videos from atmospheric science to zoology, including a pinhole camera image of the sun and a micrograph of breast tissue.
RevEx performs faceted searches and analyzes text and data across multiple domains to reveal important findings. Its applications range from investigating medical services to visualizing humanitarian data on a country-by-country basis.
Researchers observed electrons sinking into crystal depths via special channels, unlike standard materials. The study's results suggest a better understanding of topological materials could lead to faster electronic devices.
Researchers found that participants who assembled their own robots experienced a higher sense of accomplishment and ownership. However, those who faced difficulties during assembly lowered their ratings. The study suggests that manufacturers should balance positive and negative aspects of self-assembly when designing robots.
A study analyzing over 14 million RateMyProfessors reviews found that male professors are described as brilliant and genius in fields with low female and African-American representation. The researchers suggest that the emphasis on brilliance and genius may contribute to the underrepresentation of women and African-Americans in these f...
Julia Omotade, a Ph.D. candidate at Emory University, has been awarded the AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award for her leadership in advocating for federally supported research. Her efforts have resulted in over 600 letters to Congress and recognition as an outstanding leader in science policy.
A recent study found that adolescents are more prudent in their decision-making when a slightly older adult is present. The researchers discovered that groups with younger soldiers benefited from the inclusion of a mid- to late-20s soldier, who led to fewer risks and a stronger preference for delayed rewards.
A Rutgers University study found that both experienced and inexperienced Bitcoin users have false beliefs about its functionality. The researchers discovered that users overestimate the anonymity of transactions and desire government insurance, despite being anti-government and anti-regulation.