Articles tagged with Science Education
The Hefei Botanical Garden is a key institution for biodiversity research in East China, with over 5000 plant species preserved, including rare and endangered species. The garden promotes sustainable resource utilization, ecological education, and rural revitalization through its 'Botanical Garden + Agriculture' model.
Swansea University is part of a major £65.6 million UKRI investment to train the next generation of nuclear engineers and scientists. The DRIVERS programme will equip future nuclear professionals with advanced technical, interdisciplinary, and digital skills.
As a leading international journal, ROE publishes research-driven articles on China's governance reforms, curriculum modernization, and teacher development. The journal's influence is reflected in its high JCR Impact Factor and CiteScore, as well as policy citations by organizations such as the OECD and UNESCO.
A digital reconstruction of Little Foot's face reveals surprising similarities with Ethiopian fossils, challenging previous assumptions about early human evolution. The study sheds light on the diversity of fossil hominin faces across Africa and highlights the importance of the face in understanding primate adaptation and interaction.
The new Concurrent Degree Programme combines Bachelor of Science (Nursing) with Master of Science (Biomedical Informatics), equipping nurses with strong capabilities in clinical practice and informatics. Graduates will confidently use complex digital systems and apply insights in real-time to deliver high-quality patient care.
A new study from Nagoya University and Gifu University found that multisensory museum experiences can engage visitors with culturally significant heritage. By incorporating sensory elements like smell and touch, visitors can form personal connections to the artifacts, leading to deeper engagement and conservation efforts.
After the pandemic, most museums continued offering online programs, with a focus on school programs for K-12 students. The shift was driven by partnerships between museums and public schools in need of digital content.
Lucciana Mikaela Cáceres Holgado, a University of Kansas physics and astronomy double major, has been awarded the second annual Marian H. Rose Research Scholarship for her exoplanet research and community involvement. The $15,000 scholarship supports her graduate research in environmental sciences.
The REST-COAST project presented scientific advances, practical tools, and governance insights developed throughout its lifetime. Researchers explored pathways for upscaling from site-specific demonstrations to broadly adaptable frameworks, linking high-resolution modelling with broader decision-support tools.
The 4th annual symposium of Project CHANGE will focus on addressing Japan's future healthcare workforce shortage, particularly the nursing shortage, through collaboration with engineering. The event will feature a keynote speech by Prof. Sei-Kwang Hahn and presentations on nursing engineering.
The REST-COAST project has developed a mobile app, My REST-COAST, to raise public awareness and engagement in coastal ecosystem restoration across Europe and Israel. The app provides interactive maps, site-specific biodiversity information, and gamified learning paths to encourage users to explore restoration strategies.
The UH College of Pharmacy is expanding its graduate program to offer a Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science in Population Health & Pharmacoepidemiology, addressing a growing demand for training in evaluating medication safety and effectiveness.
The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) has developed a comprehensive framework to educate scientists on laboratory automation, addressing the growing gap between technology adoption and training pathways. The project aims to create shared standards for automation education, expanding access to training across instit...
The 'Wakuwaku Aira Dinosaur Museum Exhibition' drew 11,580 visitors to Aira Square in Aira City. The exhibition featured a reconstructed tyrannosaurid skeleton and recreated excavation site from Mongolia, as well as hands-on learning opportunities for children.
A new study by SwRI's Roman G. Gomez details the effectiveness of using popular culture, such as anime, to teach science and technology concepts. The study found that 67% of attendees reported increased accessibility and interest in STEM after participating in
Aspiring nature writers will participate in a unique workshop and ecotour in the remote Smith Inlet, led by Lesley Evans Ogden. The program offers daily writing coaching and feedback sessions, with optional one-on-one coaching, and includes accommodations, meals, and wildlife tours.
A new study reveals significant global growth in digital education research from 2018 to 2023, with the Chinese mainland's academic influence growing rapidly. The study attributes this momentum to strategic policy support, robust infrastructure, and international collaboration.
Generative AI is increasingly used in classrooms, raising concerns about its impact on student learning. Researcher Gerd Kortemeyer explores the benefits and drawbacks of AI in physics education, suggesting that it can be a helpful tool when integrated into teaching methods that focus on critical thinking and collaboration.
The University of Texas at San Antonio has received a $7 million gift commitment from Ed and Linda Whitacre to advance research, student success, and athletics. The gift will fuel groundbreaking discovery in metabolic health and strengthen the institution's role in improving health outcomes for South Texans.
A $2.67 million gift from the estate of Dr. William A. Gibson will establish the Michael Conner Gibson Endowed Professorship in Psychology and the Michael Conner Gibson Research Endowment, accelerating UH's addiction research program.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center launched its first international scientific symposium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, exceeding expectations with distinguished audience engagement and new institutional contacts.
A newly proposed Chinese-style STEM approach emphasizes engineering-based learning, hands-on practice, and digital empowerment while integrating cultural values and national priorities. The framework aims to create coherent and authentic STEM learning experiences for students across China.
DTU ranks first on EngiRank for the third consecutive year, expanding its list to include more European countries. The university is recognized for its research, innovation, internationalization, interdisciplinarity, and commitment to sustainable development.
Professor Owen Guy has received the SEMI Academia Impact Award for his outstanding contributions to semiconductor research, innovation, and industry-academia collaboration in Europe. He is Director of Swansea University's Centre for Nanohealth and a member of its Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials.
Dr. Corby Martin has been appointed as the Associate Executive Director for Scientific Education at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. He will provide leadership for key programs such as the T32 Postdoctoral Training Program, the Pennington Scientific Symposium and the Bray Obesity Symposium.
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and ASN Foundation announce a new scholarship program for graduate students in Academic Nutrition Departments and Programs. This initiative provides complimentary ASN memberships to support student-to-professional pipelines and remove financial barriers to early-career development.
Life in Space bridges astrophysics and biology to explore conditions for life on Earth and beyond. The book offers a comprehensive view of astrobiology, tracing how astronomical and biological forces intersect to create and sustain life.
A Dartmouth study finds that AI-powered chatbots can deliver personalized learning to large numbers of students. The researchers created an AI teaching assistant called NeuroBot TA that provides around-the-clock individualized support for students, which they found to be more trusted than general chatbots.
A study at the University of Cologne found that optional support is mainly used by students who need it most, making it a potentially effective tool for individualized support. However, relying solely on this type of support is not enough to address initial differences in prior knowledge.
The American Institute of Physics has awarded PhET Interactive Simulations a $25,000 grant to develop a professional learning course and community for high school physics teachers. The award aims to improve physics education in the US by raising interest and boosting quality.
The journal aims to address disparities and inequities in healthcare through research on bias, gender, ethnicity, and intersectionality in medical curricula. Submissions are encouraged to explore strategies for enhancing professional competence, teaching bias awareness, and promoting diversity and inclusion.
The National Institutes of Health has renewed Pennington Biomedical's Metabolic Basis of Disease Center for five years, providing $2.2M per year to support research on the mechanisms of metabolic health. The center aims to address the obesity epidemic and its related illnesses.
The 2025 Cmolik–SFU Grant Program awards $150,000 to BC public schools for innovative tech-based STEAM projects. The program aims to build critical thinking skills and foster curiosity among students from kindergarten to Grade 12.
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named the newest cohort of SPARK Scholars, providing post-baccalaureate scholars with research training, mentors, and networking opportunities. The program's recipients will conduct cancer research in top institutions and present their findings at the annual Damon Runyon Fellows' Retreat.
The four-day training program equipped postdoctoral fellows with state-of-the-art methods for clinical research in obesity, metabolism and nutrition. Participants deepened their skills in gold-standard methodologies crucial for advancing clinical and translational research.
A new study finds that pressure on teachers to follow strict curriculum policies is reducing their autonomy and motivation, as well as their ability to design engaging lessons. The research highlights the need for schools to trust teachers' professional judgment and provide them with the freedom to innovate.
A council of five AI models trained to deliberate together achieved higher accuracy on medical licensing exams than any single chatbot alone. This collaborative approach showed promise for improving the reliability and trustworthiness of AI tools in healthcare.
The 2025 Canada Gairdner Awards winners have published a new volume of articles in Frontiers for Young Minds, sharing their breakthrough science on topics such as cancer and childhood malnutrition. The articles are peer-reviewed by FYM's community of young reviewers and aim to empower kids to see themselves as future innovators.
A new strategy to increase low-emission food consumption has been found effective in controlled choice experiments with 3,000 participants. The 'nudge by proxy' approach highlights consumer motivations rather than environmental impacts, significantly outperforming traditional carbon footprint labelling.
Education researchers at KU identify seven key problems in the field, including reviewer burnout and overgeneralizing. They propose transforming research by considering ethical, equitable, and sociotechnical inquiry and democratizing research through student involvement.
A study by University of Cambridge researchers found that ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, improvised solutions to a 2,400-year-old mathematical challenge. The bot made mistakes and adapted its approach based on user input, demonstrating a 'learner-like' behavior.
The 2025 Childhood Obesity Conference, hosted by Pennington Biomedical's Greaux Health initiative, aims to educate healthcare providers and promote healthier futures for Louisiana's children through cutting-edge research and evidence-based strategies. Participants can earn up to 7.5 CMEs and gain practical tools to support healthier fu...
Researchers developed a new tool to measure language learning strategies of Japanese university STEM students. The Strategy Inventory for Language Learning-STEM (SILL-JP/STEM) assesses six categories of learning strategies, revealing insights into students' behaviors, including underutilized affective strategies.
Researchers used a Taylor Swift concert as a unique opportunity to study seismic activity and engage the public in science. The 'SwiftQuake' was detected more than 100km away from the stadium, showcasing how cultural events can enhance scientific understanding.
The Lehigh K-12 Computer Science STEELS Toolkit provides flexible, free enrichment activities for elementary and secondary classrooms. The toolkit aligns with Pennsylvania's STEELS framework and aims to foster integrated literacy in science, technology, engineering, and sustainability.
Catherine Whittington, a WPI researcher, has received a CAREER Award to develop laboratory models for the study of fibrosis in pancreas, skin, and uterine fibroids. The models will help researchers better understand factors at the cellular level that lead to fibrosis and how interventions can interrupt or reverse it.
USF's new program provides a defined pathway for students into high-demand field of simulation specialists, offering expertise in technical and operational aspects of simulation-based training. The program addresses a growing need for health care simulation workers to advance patient safety and care quality.
The SETI Institute has awarded a new education grant to Girl Guides South Africa, providing professional development for staff and volunteers in space science. The project aims to empower girls and women through STEM education and career awareness.
Dr. Phil Costanzo, a Cal Poly chemistry professor, has been recognized with the Jack Flack Norris Award for his contributions to chemistry education. He co-founded the Macromolecular Alliance for Community Resources & Outreach (MACRO), a joint service committee that provides freely accessible educational resources for polymer chemists.
The College of Engineering at Texas A&M is developing a suite of university-wide resources to integrate generative AI into course material, research, and outreach. The initiative aims to make generative AI a core part of the academic toolkit accessible to faculty across disciplines.
A new study by the University of Exeter found that group work and discussion help students build confidence when using maths in science lessons. Researchers identified four different ways students approach maths problems, including those with science-dominant thinking and others who focus on equations.
Researchers propose a paradigm shift toward an educational model built on human interdependence, urging a re-examination of success and purpose. The new approach emphasizes uniquely human capacities, creativity, emotional intelligence, and collaboration with AI.
Nine European high school students spent months in an isolated habitat simulating life on Mars, developing essential skills like problem-solving and collaboration. The EXPLORE project aims to inspire a passion for STEAM subjects and prepares the next generation for actual space missions.
A study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers found that the closures resulted in a 4% reduction in physicians per capita and declines in infant, non-infant, and total mortality rates. The Flexner Report era reforms led to significant changes in the US medical education landscape.
A national pilot program led by UTA faculty is helping take the mystery out of quantum physics for students and educators. The program, Quantum for All, provides hands-on curriculum and classroom strategies to equip high school science teachers with the tools they need to teach quantum science.
A study by Victoria Slepyh found that academic inbreeding, or staying at the same university after graduation, has an ambiguous impact on publication activity. Graduates who moved to different universities had higher publication counts, journal acceptances, and citation counts compared to those who remained at their alma mater.
Global education leaders call for collaboration, ethics, and human-centered teaching as they confront the benefits and challenges of AI in education. The discussion emphasized the need for responsible use policies, equitable access to AI tools, and preserving uniquely human qualities in education.
The UK's first AI for Science Master's programme was launched by King's College London, focusing on interdisciplinary research and education. The programme aims to create a generation of AI-minds ready to tackle scientific challenges, with applications in areas such as biomedicine, chemistry, and materials science.
Researchers found that environmental educators improved their teaching and leadership skills after learning from students in an environmental education program. The study revealed the impact of youth-to-adult intergenerational learning on educator attitudes and behaviors.