Articles tagged with High School Students
A study by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia found a statistically significant reduction in soda consumption of 0.81 servings per week after the tax was implemented. The results suggest that taxes on sugary drinks can lead to healthier beverage choices among young people.
Researchers at the University of Arizona developed a new curriculum that allows high school students to learn about coronaviruses, genetics, and bioinformatics from home. The lesson plan, which was created before COVID-19 vaccines were introduced, teaches students how different vaccines work and analyzes protein sequences. Students who...
A new study from Anglia Ruskin University found that increasing space between letters can improve reading speed for both dyslexic and non-dyslexic children. Dyslexic children showed a 13% increase in reading speed, while non-dyslexic children saw a 5% improvement.
A team of researchers has discovered a new species of giant penguin, named Kairuku waewaeroa, in the North Island of New Zealand. The fossil, estimated to be between 27.3 and 34.6 million years old, was found by school children on a fossil hunting field trip in 2006.
New research from UMass Amherst found that enrolling academically struggling 9th graders in an ethnic studies course significantly increases their chances of graduating from high school and enrolling in college. The study, which analyzed nearly 1,400 students, also showed improvements in attendance and engagement.
The University of Texas at San Antonio has secured $5 million to improve college attainment among middle and high school students in targeted schools. The project aims to address financial limitation, limited advising, and lack of understanding about college, with a focus on empowering underrepresented students.
A study found that girls in secondary school are less motivated by traditional fitness tests, which often involve running and measuring heart and lung performance. To address this issue, experts recommend new teaching strategies and online interventions like exergames to promote healthy lifestyle habits.
Researchers investigated high schools' safety policies to protect student-athletes from heat, cardiac arrests, traumatic brain injuries and more. Thirty-eight states have adopted legislative changes improving safety for student-athletes, including West Virginia.
A University of Texas at Arlington researcher examines the impact of blunt smoking on teenagers, revealing heightened risks of respiratory disease, addictive behavior, and mental health disorders. The study also finds that blunt use can act as a gateway to other tobacco and nicotine products.
Researchers develop hands-on labs to educate high school students about AI and cybersecurity ethics issues, aiming to increase empathy for vulnerable populations. The project uses functional near-infrared spectroscopy to assess the impact of these labs on brain regions associated with empathy.
A Rutgers University study found that a public health summer program increased students' interest in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The program provided an overview of public health, epidemiology, and health issues relevant to adolescents, motivating students to pursue public health careers.
Experiencing diverse positive emotions improves student engagement with cognitive, behavioral, and emotional components. Students with greater positive emodiversity have a more diverse emotional life, enabling better adaptation to various school situations.
High school students in Austria experienced poor well-being, sleep quality, and eating habits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found significant symptoms of depression and anxiety among surveyed students.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell has recognized a group of K-12 students from Massachusetts and the Midwest for their artwork on climate change. The students' creations will be displayed on public buses to educate tens of thousands of passengers about extreme weather events.
Research reveals a significant rise in frequent cannabis vaping among US high school seniors between 2018 and 2019. The study found that frequent use increased by 131.4%, with notable increases among female students, those 18 years or older, and students who used other drugs within the past year.
A high school student's study models the spread of macroscopic droplets from a simulated cough with and without mask use. The findings suggest that barriers can play a crucial role in controlling droplet spread, especially when masks cannot be worn.
A high school junior has built a low-cost seismometer device that detects earthquakes with accuracy and provides users with a few seconds of warning to take action. The device, costing less than $100 to make, has been successfully tested and detected several recent earthquakes in Southern California.
A new study published in SLEEP found that later school start times significantly benefit middle and high school students' sleep schedules. Researchers discovered that the greatest improvements occurred for high school students, who obtained an extra 3.8 hours of sleep per week after a later start time was implemented.
This study found that Black, non-Hispanic students in high schools without AP or IB courses cannot be explained by resource or school factors. The author discovered a significant relationship between the proportion of Black, non-Hispanic students enrolled in a school and whether the district puts college-prep resources in that school.
A new study found that only 56% of Ontario high schools offer CPR training to students, despite being mandated by the province. Common barriers include lack of funding and time, highlighting the need for additional strategies to ensure successful implementation.
A West Virginia University biologist is developing student-led research projects to study genomics and bioinformatics using parasitic orchids. The project aims to close the STEM skills and interest gap in rural West Virginia high schools and make orchids more sustainable.
A new study by economists suggests that Black students who attended racially balanced high schools completed significantly less schooling than those who attended predominantly black or white schools. This challenges the standard wisdom that school desegregation leads to racial nirvana in the US.
A new study found that 20% of high school students in Colorado have easy access to handguns, with males and transgender youth being more likely to report this. The researchers emphasize the need to raise awareness and improve efforts to reduce firearm access for youth in Colorado.
A new study from the University of Illinois found that Illinois high school students who use opioids are also more likely to engage in other forms of substance misuse, have mental health concerns, and experience bullying. The researchers analyzed data from over 230,000 students and identified three main profiles of individuals reportin...
A new study by Ohio State University researchers found that increasing students' sense of belonging in school is a key way to boost academic motivation. Over two years, the study followed more than 1,600 students and found that most shifted towards more adaptive profiles with better motivational characteristics.
The SETI Institute has selected 30 teachers from 10 states to participate in the NASA-funded Airborne Astronomy Ambassador program. The program aims to improve science teaching and increase student learning and STEM engagement through immersive astrophysics and planetary science training.
A University of Michigan study found that nearly one-third of students who reported misusing prescription opioids as high school seniors later used heroin by age 35. The research also showed a significant increase in heroin use among individuals with a history of prescription opioid misuse, contributing to the opioid epidemic.
The University of Texas at El Paso has received a $1.35 million NIH Science Education Partnership Award to attract high school students from economically disadvantaged communities to pursue undergraduate degrees in engineering and biomedical sciences. The project, Project ACE, will provide research-focused curriculum, mentors, and oppo...
A University of Oregon study found that high school students who endured gender harassment were more likely to experience trauma-related symptoms in college. The study also highlights the importance of institutional courage and suggests that schools should prioritize listening to students' concerns.
A recent study found that high school seniors with a college-going aspirational identity and clear post-secondary educational goals are more likely to attend college. Environmental factors like supportive colleges and financial certainty also play a crucial role in student success.
The International Economics Olympiad has attracted participants from 29 countries, including Russia, Brazil, and the USA. The event offers an Open Track option for students who cannot participate in traditional team competitions.
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute discovered strong oscillations in conductivity that signal quantum interference over vast distances. The findings require macroscopic quantum coherence and are only possible with ultra-pure materials like delafossites.
The program aims to promote pro-health attitudes and behaviors, reduce prescription drug abuse and concurrent substance use, and enhance protective factors by building social and relationship skills. The large-scale randomized controlled trial will evaluate the program in 40 high schools across the US.
High school students who attended later school start times slept longer and experienced improved mental health outcomes, including lower rates of depression and anxiety. The observational study suggests that adjusting school start times can be a viable strategy to address sleep deprivation among adolescents.
A new study by NC State University found that earlier high school start times are associated with higher rates of tardiness and absenteeism. Researchers analyzed data from five schools that moved their start times from 8:05 a.m. to 7:25 a.m., finding a significant increase in absences and tardiness.
A Rutgers-led study found that high school students reported higher e-cigarette use when Juul was included in the measure, particularly among female and black students. The study suggests health officials might be underestimating teen e-cigarette use prevalence.
A new commentary highlights how collaborations between schools and health departments can create vulnerabilities for students' private health information. To address these gaps, researchers recommend creating clear privacy protocols and mapping out processes to anticipate potential issues.
A Boston University School of Public Health study found that LGBQ teens face high rates of attempted suicide, despite a doubling in identification from 2009 to 2017. The proportion of LGBQ teens attempting suicide remained nearly four times the rate for straight peers.
A new study found that high school GPAs are five times stronger than ACT scores in predicting college graduation. The predictive power of GPAs is consistent across high schools, while the relationship between ACT scores and college graduation varies depending on the high school attended.
A pilot project with high school students in Florida's Everglades inspired a hands-on learning experience in microbiology. The students collected soil samples and analyzed DNA sequences, leading to the publication of their data in a reputable scientific journal.
According to a nationally representative survey, about 27.5% of high school students and 10.5% of middle school students reported current e-cigarette use in 2019. The study found that JUUL was the most commonly used brand among high school and middle school students.
A study found that text-based nudges from school counselors increased the likelihood of high school seniors completing financial aid applications and enrolling in college. The intervention, implemented in Texas in 2015, provided students with weekly messages from their school counselors, offering guidance and support.
Researchers analyzed high school personality traits and found a significant association with later dementia diagnoses over 50 years later. The study used Medicare records to assess the relationship between early personality traits and late-life dementia.
A UTSA professor received a $350K NSF grant to develop survey scales for measuring STEM social capital among students. This research aims to understand the role of social networks and resources in promoting positive student outcomes in STEM.
A pipeline program called Saturday Academy at NYU College of Dentistry has shown to increase interest in the health professions, particularly dentistry, among underrepresented high school students. The program exposes students to the field through instruction and hands-on learning, mentoring them through the college application process.
A new study found that high schools with strong student-adult relationships and social networks have lower rates of suicide attempts. The research suggests that trusted adults and peers can help prevent suicide by strengthening protective relationships on a school-level.
A study of 1,400 elementary and junior high school students in Tokyo estimated the rate of nearsightedness. Nearsightedness was found to be relatively common among Japanese schoolchildren.
The Boston Bruins have partnered with the Forsyth Institute to provide custom mouthguards to student athletes in baseball, softball, and lacrosse, aiming to prevent oral injuries. The program will expand to fall and winter sports, offering protection for teeth, jaws, lips, tongue, and face.
Middle and high school students slept 31 minutes longer and felt less sleepy for homework after their school district changed to later start times. The study found significant benefits of delayed school start times on adolescent sleep duration, alertness, and academic engagement.
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed an AI program that can identify whether a student wrote their assignment or if it was penned by a ghostwriter with nearly 90% accuracy. The program analyzes writing styles, including word length, sentence structure, and usage of words like 'for example', to detect discrepancies.
A 14-year-old high school student developed a novel technology to prevent opioid pill tampering, earning the top prize at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. The project, called Tampr-X, uses a protein matrix-based substance that discourages crushing or melting for misuse.
A study by University of Washington researchers identified common triggers for compulsive smartphone use, including waiting for a friend, tedious tasks, and social awkwardness. The team also found that users can find meaning in phone use through apps like meme generators and Kindle, which promote lasting connections to the real world.
The Launch Pad program aims to advance STEM education by training K-12 students in state-of-the-art science and technology. High school students will participate in hands-on activities, public lectures, and telescope viewing opportunities.
A study combining US survey data found that 7.6% of male high school students and 3.6% of males aged 15-24 reported having sex before age 13. The prevalence varied across metropolitan areas, with higher rates among non-Hispanic black and Hispanic males.
Researchers are studying the Texas Foundation High School Program to assess its impact on student graduation, college choice, and degree attainment. The study aims to provide insights into how endorsements affect student performance and inform future research and policy.
A recent study found that cannabis use among Canadian youth increased steadily after discussions on legalization and medical marijuana, with female and Indigenous students leading the rise. Rates of lifetime and past-year use were highest among male and Indigenous students, while Asian students had lower rates.
A new study by NYU researchers found that having a well-rounded ending marks a positive transition from one stage of life to the next. This means feeling closure and completing all loose ends, leading to less regret and happier future entries.
A large-scale study of American high school students found that legalizing medicinal marijuana has led to a drop in cannabis use among teenagers. The study, which used data from over 800,000 students across 45 states, found a 1.1% reduction in teen cannabis smokers in states with medical marijuana laws compared to those without.
US youth tobacco users experienced a decline in flavored tobacco product use between 2014 and 2016. The trend reversed in 2017, with increased flavor use among electronic cigarettes contributing to the increase.
The PumpStart program demonstrates effectiveness in teaching high school students life-saving skills and providing medical students with public health education opportunities. High school students showed significant improvements in CPR technique and confidence, while medical students gained higher confidence levels in teaching and ment...