Articles tagged with High School Students
A University of Georgia study found that 17% of middle school students in rural areas drove after drinking. The study also revealed that nearly half of the students rode with a driver who had been drinking in the past 30 days. Researchers hope their findings will spur more research and awareness on this overlooked behavior.
New studies show that soft drink contracts in schools contribute to childhood obesity rates, with low-income areas having more fast-food options. Minority students face greater exposure to junk food through advertising and school policies.
The World Wildlife Fund and Allianz Foundation offer a national climate change education program for high school students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The program aims to empower these students to address climate vulnerability in the Southeast US.
A survey of 369 Florida high school students found that white Hispanic teens were more likely to use tanning beds and less likely to protect themselves from the sun, compared to their white non-Hispanic peers. White Hispanics have a lower rate of skin cancer but are often diagnosed at a later stage, suggesting differences in knowledge ...
A web-based asthma program for low-income black high school students significantly improved symptoms, missed school days, and hospitalizations. The 'Puff City' program focused on controller medication adherence, rescue inhaler availability, and smoking cessation.
The Moody's Mega Math Challenge attracts top eleventh and twelfth graders from the New York City metropolitan area, who compete to solve a realistic math modeling problem. The challenge offers scholarship prizes ranging from $1,000 to $20,000.
The grant aims to bring together outstanding science teachers with talented high school students and university faculty for a unique learning experience. The program will use the Cuyahoga River as an inspiration, encouraging students to consider careers in science education.
A new study finds that Black and Latino males struggle in math classes despite positive feedback, due to a tendency to ignore institutional cues. Meanwhile, female students of the same racial groups are more resilient and less affected by low grades.
Top US high school students will partner with peers from Korea, China, and India to find real-world engineering solutions to combat climate change. Winners will receive college scholarships and other awards.
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is providing $1.292 million to support Project Suc-SEED, a partnership between CIIT and the ACS to recruit underrepresented students for Ph.D.s in chemistry. The project aims to build on the success of Project SEED, which has placed 36 national award winners in science competitions.
A new FSU study found that high school seniors' educational and occupational plans have become increasingly unrealistic since the 1970s. The researchers attribute this to declining grades, community college as an educational stepping-stone, and parents giving students the message that a college degree is the only way to get a good job.
Researchers catalogued and characterized 30 mycobacteriophages, finding 3,357 genes in 1,536 'phamilies' with significant genetic diversity. This discovery has implications for understanding diseases like tuberculosis and leprosy.
Researchers developed a phage-genomics educational platform, attracting high school and undergraduate students to scientific discovery. The study found that simplicity, flexibility, and ownership are key attributes of an effective science program.
The M3 Challenge, a prestigious competition, awarded top prizes to six teams for their innovative mathematical approaches to addressing the Social Security Stalemate. The winning solutions demonstrated creative implementation of mathematical modeling, showcasing originality and ingenuity in tackling this timely problem.
Researchers found that schools with rigid tracking, unchallenging curricula, and punitive policies are more likely to have students drop out. The study highlights the importance of modeling within-school interactions in understanding how social divisions affect student outcomes.
The American Mathematical Society's Epsilon Fund awards grants to twelve outstanding summer programs across the nation, providing modest supplements to their budgets and supporting student scholarships. The programs aim to kindle a love of learning that will last a lifetime in mathematically talented high school students.
A Harvard University study found that high school AP courses do not contribute substantially to student success in college. Mathematical fluency is the single best predictor of college performance in biology, chemistry, and physics, with depth over breadth coursework performing better in college courses.
A recent study found that all 50 states support dual-credit or dual-enrollment programs, allowing high school students to take college-level courses for credit. However, the research also reveals little evidence on which students are being served and how well they're preparing for college.
Three New York high school students, Jedtsada Laucharoen, Alina Fradlis, and Michael Vishnevetsky, have won the prestigious Nobel Essay Contest. They will attend lectures by this year's Nobel Laureates, participate in the Prize Award Ceremony, and enjoy a traditional Swedish meal during their all-expense-paid trip to Sweden.
A study by the University of Iowa found that 37% of high schools have defibrillators, but surprisingly, cardiac arrests are relatively uncommon in these schools, with a rate of about 2 percent per year. In contrast, senior centers had higher rates of cardiac arrests, with only 10% having defibrillators.
The study aims to identify factors that protect students from violence-related behaviors and those that predict academic success. It will collect data through surveys, behavioral ratings, interviews, and focus groups to better understand student behaviors.
A recent study found that African-American and Latino youth are more likely to perceive the criminal justice system as unjust, with perceptions increasing as integration levels increase. However, schools with higher proportions of white students show a decrease in perceptions of injustice.
Researchers found that providing nutrition information at point-of-selection increased sales of lower-fat and calorie foods. Students opted for healthier options, such as plain cheese pizza instead of pepperoni, and chose dishes with fewer calories but similar fat content.
Three NYC students won the Grand Prize by writing essays on major scientific achievements by Nobel Prize winners, including physics, chemistry, and medicine. The winners will attend the Nobel prize ceremonies in December.
Research suggests high school start times deprive teens of sleep, affecting cognitive performance and mood. Students perform better in the afternoon, but early morning classes report being wearier and less alert.
A recent study by Indiana University researchers found that existing school-based smoking prevention programs have little impact on long-term smoking prevalence among youth. Only one program, Life Skills Program, showed a reduction in smokers at long-term follow-up.
A study by the University of Washington found that more than half of high school seniors (56%) were employed in the spring of their final year, mostly in minimum-wage jobs. These students often worked long hours and for low pay, which can impact their ability to balance work and academic responsibilities.
A Cashmere High School student was selected as an American Fisheries Society Hutton Scholar to participate in a summer-long research program. The student conducted field observations on individual fish and studied the effects of human activities on aquatic ecosystems.
A Canadian biotech contest has been found to help students plan their studies and find vocations in fields like biotechnology, healthcare, and the environment. The competition, which has been running since 1994, provides a real-world experience with access to first-class equipment and mentors.
University of Houston College of Pharmacy students took first through fourth place in the Texas Pharmacy Association competition with projects on asthma management, community wellness, and medication labeling. The UH College of Pharmacy won for having the highest percentage of student body members in the TPA-ASP.
The American Physiological Society (APS) has announced the winners of its annual awards for high school students conducting research in physiology. The four award winners are Allison Landstrom, Samuel Finlayson, John Luo, and Jason Pellegrino, who studied various aspects of glucose homeostasis and lung function.
Researchers found that black test-takers who retook the GED exam had a significant increase in pass rate, from 52% to 73%, while white test-takers saw a pass rate increase of 78% to 90%. The study suggests that allowing students to retake high-stakes exit exams can have a positive impact on low-skilled test-takers.
Top US high school students have been selected to serve as members of the 2004 US Chemistry Olympiad Team, including Emily Tsui, Eric Brown, Fan Zhang, John Leon Kiappes, Jr., Jeremy Hiatt and Allen Cheng. The team will represent the country at international events, following college-level training and competition in organic chemistry.
A study by Penn State researchers found that high school merit scholarships can lead to a ceiling in student test scores, with limited improvement over time. The scholarships also disproportionately benefit students from more affluent schools, exacerbating existing racial achievement gaps.
Virginia Tech leads a national initiative to enlist high school students in analyzing plant genes, leveraging Arabidopsis thaliana's 25,500 genes. The Partnership for Research and Education in Plants aims to bridge the gap between university-based scientists and high school science labs.
Seventeen boys and three girls from across the US will participate in a two-week study camp at the US Air Force Academy, receiving college-level training in organic chemistry. The four-member US team that emerges from this preparation will compete against teams from over 50 countries in the International Chemistry Olympiad.
High school students from Philadelphia area participate in a youth engagement initiative, expressing concerns about the lack of discussion on current events. They also request better sex education programs and increased funding for schools, aiming to become active citizens who contribute to their communities.
A survey of 1,069 high school students found that teens consider 'avoiding environments with alcohol' and 'talking with friends or other informal supports' as effective strategies to cut back on drinking. Formal counseling was more useful for quitting than reducing drinking, according to the teens.
A study by University of Toronto researchers found that black students believe teachers treat them worse than other racial groups and are more likely to be suspended from school. These perceptions can lead to a negative attitude towards education and the pursuit of conventional occupations in Canadian society.
Students from Middle Atlantic states won a science essay contest with articles on shrinking doctors to nanobot size, genetically modified healthy chocolate, and new materials that can smell. The winners received $300 US Savings Bonds in each category.
Four students from Boston, Connecticut, Ohio and Minnesota are named as the US Physics Olympiad winners. The team members have demonstrated exceptional knowledge of physics through extremely challenging exams. They will be attending top universities next year.
Contrary to previous research, a new study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that U.S. girls hardly surpass U.S. boys in mathematical ability. The study analyzed data from elementary school through high school and found no significant gender differences until late high school, when the gap was only 1.5 percent.
The UCLA Basic Plasma Science Facility has been awarded a $4.8 million grant to conduct controlled experiments on plasma, a fourth state of matter. The Large Plasma Device (LAPD) machine allows physicists to create and analyze superheated, energized gas, with potential applications in fusion energy, computer chips, and waste destruction.
The American Chemical Society is offering a $750,000 minority scholars program to support high school seniors and college students pursuing careers in chemistry. The program aims to provide renewable scholarships of up to $3,000 per academic year to attract qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.
A recent survey of high school athletes found that most users rely on friends for information, take unknown dosages, and experience minor side effects. The Mayo Clinic authors stress the need for larger studies to understand the long-term effects of creatine supplementation in this age group.
The American Chemical Society has awarded 35 Project SEED college scholarships to high school graduates from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The scholarships are for up to $5,000 and support students who complete a chemistry course and work at a science institute under the auspices of Project SEED.
A comprehensive youth-led prevention program in Florida has helped reduce cigarette smoking among middle and high school students. The program, implemented in 1998, resulted in a 40% decline in current cigarette use among middle school students and an 18% decrease among high school students over the two-year period.
The program, celebrating its 20th anniversary, allows high school seniors to work with NASA mentors and conduct meaningful research, fostering career aspirations in math, science, and engineering. Over 90% of participants go on to graduate from college, paving the way for future success.
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has awarded nearly $1.6 million in grants to support research experiences for Maryland high school students and science teachers. The awards include funding for student internships at the National Institutes of Health and teacher training and curriculum development.
Frank Cardulla, a Glenview teacher, has won the James Bryant Conant Award for his innovative approach to teaching high school chemistry. He emphasizes understanding over rote memorization, encouraging students to think critically about chemical processes.
US teen smoking rates have declined gradually from their peak in the late 1990s, with a notable decrease among college-bound eighth- and 10th-graders. However, non-college bound students have shown little improvement, and social class differences in smoking rates are re-emerging.
The Monitoring the Future study found that overall illicit drug use among American teens remained steady in 1999, with only modest changes in various drug categories. Inhalant use continued its gradual decline, while crack cocaine use decreased significantly among younger teens. Conversely, MDMA use increased among older teens.
A study by University of Michigan researchers found that US teens feel stressed more often than East Asian students, despite performing poorly on math tests. The stress is mainly caused by unclear academic goals and societal expectations, while Japanese students have a clearer focus on academic achievement.
Diane Coley McGann, a Santa Ana High School teacher, receives the Western Regional High School Chemistry Teaching Award for her innovative approach to motivating students. She has also created a series of workshops to assist teachers in promoting chemistry education.
BioServe will fly three bioprocessing payloads and industry experiments, including a National Institutes of Health experiment and two K-12 student outreach projects, on the space shuttle Columbia. The experiments focus on developing new wastewater treatments and improving techniques used to evaluate pharmaceutical compounds.
Twenty U.S high school students have been chosen to compete in the 31st International Chemistry Olympiad. They will participate in a two-week study camp at the U.S Air Force Academy before representing the US team in the global contest.
A national survey found that highly religious high school seniors are less likely to drink and drive, use tobacco or marijuana, and more likely to wear seat belts and eat healthy, with these trends holding true over time.
A survey of 60,000 Pennsylvania students found a decrease in willingness to seek help from physicians, parents, teachers, and counselors for drug abuse treatment. Students' perception of the risks associated with drugs has decreased over time, but the actual problems persist.
A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study found that children's conceptions of germs and disease are often influenced by television advertisements and media portrayals. The study compared children's and adults' knowledge on the subject, revealing discrepancies between medical facts and participants' understanding.
The COW project provides an interactive teaching tool that offers real-time feedback to students, helping them better understand calculus concepts. The site features 123 program modules and thousands of problems, making it an effective supplement to traditional classroom instruction.