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Study finds benefits in being older college student while working

A new study from the University of Kansas reveals that older college students who work full-time while studying tend to have higher graduation rates and better retention. The research, which analyzed over 7,000 post-traditional students, found that being older and working full-time positively predicted six-year graduation rates, while ...

SourceUniversity of Kansas·JournalThe Journal of Continuing Higher Education·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMay 4, 2026
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

Japan-led initiatives for a sustainable future

Six Japan-led programs will be presented at the Science Summit UNGA80, addressing global challenges such as food and water security, rare diseases, inclusive education, and research ethics. The programs are open to a global audience and offer free registration.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·DateSep 8, 2025

Student researchers put UTA on national stage

Student researchers from UTA present their original research at various conferences, including the American Chemistry Society conference and Pittcon Conference. This provides opportunities for them to network with professionals and potential employers, as well as gain hands-on experience in their field.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·DateMay 30, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Prestigious research award goes to 23 UTA scholars

The University of Texas at Arlington's McNair Scholars Program has selected 23 students to pursue academic research careers. The program provides opportunities for students to work with internationally recognized researchers and gain essential skills for graduate studies.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·DateMay 20, 2025

Math-selective US universities reduce gender gap in STEM fields

The most selective US universities have nearly closed the gender gap in physics, engineering, and computer science degrees, while less selective institutions have seen it widen. Women's representation in these fields is approaching parity at highly selective universities.

SourceNew York University·JournalScience·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 21, 2024

New research unveils effective STEM program models for high school students from historically marginalized communities

A recent study led by the Institute for Systems Biology highlights the transformative power of informal STEM learning, offering practical insights into co-creating experiences with students. The research shows significant gains among high school students participating in in-person and remote informal STEM programs.

SourceInstitute for Systems Biology·JournalHumanities and Social Sciences Communications·DateMar 6, 2024
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.

Rewarding women more like men could reduce wage gap

A new study suggests that rewarding women for their work in computer science similar to what men receive could help reduce the gender wage gap. According to researchers, controlling for other factors, women working in CS jobs earn 91 cents for every dollar a man makes.

SourceCornell University·JournalPLOS ONE·DateNov 6, 2023

Gender disparities limit chances for women PhD students training to be new inventors

Female STEM doctoral students are less likely to become new inventors compared to their male counterparts during PhD training. Faculty advisors play a critical role in training new inventors, with top inventor faculty members increasing the probability of filing the first patent by 23%. The research highlights a 'leaky pipeline' of fem...

SourceMIT Sloan School of Management·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 28, 2023
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.

Study: Live chat boosts college women’s class participation

A recent UNLV-led study discovered that women enthusiastically embraced live chat during pandemic Zoom classes, with ratings showing significantly higher engagement than men. The researchers hope this data can help colleges incorporate technology into hybrid and in-person courses to increase underrepresented groups' access to STEM fields.

SourceUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 19, 2022

Stevens ACES Program that identifies and nurtures STEM talent in underserved communities is awarded $750,000 from the U.S. Department of Education

The Stevens ACES program has been awarded a $750,000 grant to expand its STEM education initiatives in underserved communities. The program provides full-tuition scholarships and academic support to high school students from these communities, with a remarkable success record for inspiring students to pursue STEM careers.

SourceStevens Institute of Technology·DateSep 15, 2022
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

Alarming error common in survey analyses

A recent study found that many researchers overlook the importance of weighting and sample design in survey data, leading to incorrect estimates. The American Statistical Association has identified this issue as a systemic problem, with only half of secondary analyses accounting for weighting.

SourceAmerican Statistical Association·DateJul 23, 2018

Teachers lacking educational background in science use inquiry-oriented instruction least

A new study found that eighth-grade science teachers without an educational background in science are less likely to practice inquiry-oriented science instruction, a pedagogical approach developed by the National Research Council. This research suggests that U.S. middle-grades students may lag behind global peers in scientific literacy...

SourceUniversity of Vermont·JournalThe Elementary School Journal·DateJun 30, 2018