Articles tagged with Undergraduate Students
The Listening Project initiative aims to increase instructors' awareness of implicit bias and support efforts to elicit scientific thought in all students. The program, led by Roger Tobin and David Hammer, seeks to broaden participation and cultivate talents among undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds.
The University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering has received a $425,000 NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) grant to support a 10-week summer research program for undergraduates in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering. The program will provide students with hands-on research experience, stipend, and financial as...
A study at North Carolina State University found that women's pull requests are accepted more often than men's, but with a lower acceptance rate for identifiable female programmers. This suggests strong self-selection among women who submit pull requests.
A study by New York University found that 60.1% of public institutions use differential tuition policies, which vary rates by program or year. This practice can make it difficult for students to access accurate cost information, exacerbating affordability concerns.
Lydia Kavraki, a renowned computer scientist at Rice University, has received the Association for Computing Machinery's (ACM) Athena Lecturer Award. She is recognized for inventing randomized motion-planning algorithms in robotics and developing robotics-inspired methods for bioinformatics and biomedicine.
Tufts University faculty members have won prestigious NSF CAREER Awards for their research in physics, biomedical engineering, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering. The winners will use their awards to advance knowledge and education in their fields.
Sophie Joerg aims to create a database of motions to reuse and combine them automatically. Her research could help professional animators make movies, games and learning simulations more realistic.
The Community Champions program has a positive impact on community members, increasing communication, leadership, care, and advocacy skills in nursing students. The program's inter-professional collaborations lead to improved outcomes in underserved communities.
The grant will support a 'Research Experiences for Undergraduates' program at FAU's SNMREC, focusing on ocean current resource assessment and system design. Student scholars will engage in hands-on research activities, seminars, and career mentoring.
Ryan Scott, BS '16, has won the AAPT-ALPhA Award for his work on a new quantum mechanics experiment. The experiment demonstrates superposition and entanglement, fundamental effects in quantum computing research.
Researchers found that co-workers usually lack knowledge about who is competitively towards them, due to people masking their competitiveness. The study suggests a climate of friendly competition and clear boundaries can promote mutual healthy competition.
A study from University of British Columbia found that international students' concepts of 'home' significantly impact their post-graduation plans. Four ways of thinking about home were identified: host, ancestral, cosmopolitan, and nebulous. Students who thought of their host home as 'home' planned to stay, while those who saw it as a...
Researchers at Rice University simulated one-dimensional boron materials, which exhibited mechanical stiffness comparable to the highest-performing nanomaterials. The new findings also revealed that these materials can act as constant-force springs and display unique electronic properties.
Rice University scientists studied physical and computer models of heart valves to learn how oxygen feeds them. The study revealed that aortic and mitral valves handle stress differently, with the former prompting angiogenesis and the latter transforming into cartilage-like tissue. Understanding these mechanisms can lead to new ways to...
Researchers at UBC's Okanagan campus found that traditional lectures have little impact on students' problem-solving skills after the first semester. Post-secondary institutions may need to adapt their teaching styles to incorporate active discovery and skill-based learning.
Rice University scientists have decoded the kinetic properties of cement and developed a way to 'program' microscopic particles to create less porous and more durable material. This technique may lead to stronger structures that require less concrete, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
David H. Yang, an MIT undergraduate, has been awarded the 2017 AMS-MAA-SIAM Morgan Prize for his exceptional research in algebraic geometry and geometric representation theory. Yang's work has been recognized for its excellence, with three papers published or in preparation in prominent mathematical journals.
Researchers discovered a possible explanation for the occurrence of large-scale DNA expansions that cause over a dozen neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders. These expansions are controlled by genes involved in repairing DNA breaks, leading to the formation of extra repeats.
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.
The University of Illinois Chicago will send 15-20 UIC undergraduates on a 17-day journey across the Canadian Arctic's Northwest Passage as part of a $3 million NSF-funded project. Students will participate in climate and marine research, learn navigation and sailing skills, and contribute to live broadcasts streaming from the ship.
The new CaPSuLe system calculates locations in under 2 seconds with over 92% accuracy, consuming less than 4 joules of energy. It uses machine learning and inexact computing to address issues of privacy, computations, and energy.
A new study from North Carolina State University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Michigan found that women college students are more active in racial justice movements. The research also showed that what drives Black students to engage is different from what drives Latino students. Key findings include: Black women we...
A new study by John Jay College's PRISM program reveals that undergraduate research experiences lead to nearly tripled graduation rates among science majors and a significant increase in students pursuing graduate degrees and STEM careers. The program has also improved student pipeline to post-graduate professional careers in STEM fields.
Researchers found that group extinction significantly increases cooperation within groups, with contributions averaging 92% of the endowment. This effect persists even after removal of the selection mechanism, suggesting that the threat of group extinction is a powerful motivator for cooperation.
A study led by Tufts University researchers found that older dialysis patients who felt voiceless in the decision-making process reported low satisfaction with treatment. Patients who actively engaged in decision-making were more satisfied with their outcomes.
The NIH has selected winning teams from a nationwide undergraduate biomedical engineering design competition for their innovative solutions to various healthcare challenges. The designs showcased promising technologies for diagnosing diseases such as tuberculosis and sepsis, with potential to save millions of lives.
The BARREL team launches miniature balloons to measure X-rays in Earth's atmosphere, helping protect satellites from radiation. Undergraduate students develop instruments to study ionosphere and low-frequency electromagnetic waves.
Researchers analyzed responses from over 600 URM undergraduates to identify sources of research self-efficacy and confidence in their abilities. The study found that African-American men reported greater anxiety about research performance, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address these disparities.
The University of Sheffield has developed a new approach to teaching health and safety, using chocolate as a test material in experimental practical work. This innovative method increases student engagement and helps students understand the importance of health and safety in their studies and future careers.
A recent study found that visual cues, such as photos of stores or business owners, can reassure wary online shoppers and increase purchases. The research suggests that including these elements can help small retailers overcome the constraints of distance and anonymity in e-commerce.
Researchers at the University of Arizona are developing environmentally sustainable organic semiconductor materials to create longer-lasting OLED displays. The project aims to improve the stability and commercial viability of these materials, which have shown promise in various electronics and technologies.
A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that team training can significantly improve healthcare outcomes, including reducing patient mortality by 15% and medical errors by 19%. Team training has been shown to enhance communication, cooperation, and problem-solving skills among healthcare staff.
A recent study found that male athletes are more likely to engage in sexual coercion, including rape, due to traditional beliefs about women and rape myths. Non-athletes were less likely to harbor these attitudes and behaviors.
A new study finds that courses engaging college students in scientific research early on increase students' odds of completing a STEM degree. The Freshman Research Initiative at UT Austin boosts STEM retention by almost 25 percent.
A University of Iowa study found that only one third of students with learning disabilities receive accommodations, with wealthier students being more likely to access these resources. The disparity may be attributed to a desire for independence and financial constraints.
A study found that math scores drop 5% in the first year of a budget cycle when tax-compression rules are triggered, disrupting planning and teacher assignments. School districts face uncertainty until state budgets are finalized, affecting resource allocations.
A USU aerospace engineering team is developing next-gen green rocket motors with a potential impact on the space industry. The team aims to determine if exhaust plumes from new motor designs can contaminate solar panels and other external spacecraft surfaces.
Researchers at Rice University have discovered 'Teslaphoresis', a phenomenon where carbon nanotubes self-assemble into long wires using a Tesla coil's force field. The team, led by Paul Cherukuri, reported their results in ACS Nano and demonstrated the ability to assemble and power circuits using the force field.
Undergraduate students from around the country will participate in a 10-week Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at RIT, working on projects involving human behavior, cognitive processes, and sensing technology. The program aims to foster a new generation of scientists who approach research questions differently.
A team of scientists at the University of Exeter has created a new type of device that emits light in the infrared spectrum, enabling efficient gas sensing. The innovative device uses a sandwich of 2D materials and can operate for over 1000 hours in air, paving the way for practical applications.
The CSUN mathematics department developed a highly effective structure for the PUMP program, which has had a significant impact on preparing students from underrepresented groups for PhD programs. Over 50 CSUN math majors have enrolled in PhD programs, with high expectations that the CSU Alliance will produce similar results.
The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation has renewed its three-year award with the University of Chicago to fund undergraduate STEM research. The program supports young investigators in pursuing original research projects under faculty guidance.
A new training program at the University of Missouri's Sinclair School of Nursing uses simulation to equip nurses with confidence in screening patients for intimate partner violence. The program shows significant positive impact on nursing students' perceived confidence and knowledge. It may also be effective in training healthcare pro...
A Rice University analysis reveals that Prophet Muhammad's covenants with Christians emphasize the importance of religious pluralism and civic rights in a 'Muslim nation.' The covenants protected and defended peaceful Christian communities, not attacked them, according to researcher Craig Considine.
A new Australian bush tomato species, Solanum watneyi, has been discovered and named after the botanist character in the book and film adaptation of The Martian. The plant was identified as a relative of the potato and its discovery has sparked recognition from the botanical community.
Research suggests that medical students benefit from more hands-on training and responsibility, and assessments of their clinical capabilities need improvement. The study recommends greater emphasis on undergraduate clinical placements and postgraduate supervision to enhance medical education.
Moshe Vardi warns that machines may surpass human capabilities in as little as 30 years, leading to significant unemployment and potentially a life of leisure. He questions whether this would be beneficial for humanity, arguing that work is essential to human well-being.
The Tufts University School of Medicine/University of Massachusetts Boston Enrichment Program introduces undergraduate students to careers in clinical healthcare or biomedical research. Students participate in an intensive curriculum, career workshops, and mentoring relationships with medical professionals.
Lisa M. Jones, an assistant professor of chemistry at IUPUI, has received the NSF CAREER Award to study cell membrane proteins in their native environment. The award supports cutting-edge research training for undergraduate students from historically black colleges and universities as well as IUPUI students.
Rice University scientists develop a self-adaptive composite that heals itself and returns to its original form after compression. The material, called SAC, combines self-healing and reversible self-stiffening properties.
A University of Georgia study found that students who participated in service-learning courses earned $4,600 more annually and received their first raises sooner than peers. The research suggests that service-learning experiences can have long-term career benefits for students.
Shelby Cole, a first-year pharmacy student, has been awarded an Undergraduate Diversity Student supplement to study dendritic cells and contribute to her professor's research team. The grant will support her individual research project and provide opportunities for mentorship and outreach.
Researchers at Binghamton University found that text messages ending with a period are rated as less sincere than those without punctuation. The study suggests that punctuation influences the perceived meaning of text messages and is used to convey emotions and social information.
A study from Rice University and colleagues found that evolutionary changes in a native North American fruit fly are driving the emergence of three new wasp species, which exploit new habitats created by the changing fruit fly populations.
Florida Atlantic University has received a $620,000 NSF grant to collaborate with UCF and WCU on a STEM retention program. The project aims to train 512 undergraduate students in research through structured coursework and direct research experiences.
Randy Hulet, a leading expert in ultracold atomic gases, has won the American Physical Society's Davisson-Germer Prize for his groundbreaking investigations of quantum degenerate gases. His research group uses lasers to cool lithium gas to near absolute zero, unlocking the mysteries of quantum mechanics.
A UC San Diego study found that more connected chambers in ant nests increase social interactions, allowing ants to quickly communicate good food sources. The spatial organization of a nest has a greater impact on collective behavior than the number of workers.
The number of statistics graduates has increased by 300% since the 1990s, with bachelor's degrees growing 17% from 2013 to 2014. Demand for statisticians is expected to outpace growth, with a potential shortage of 140,000 workers with deep analytical skills by 2018.
A University of Oregon study suggests that charity logos on food products can trigger quick perceptions about an item's healthiness. The research found that consumers associate certain cause logos with healthier options, even if the partnership is not intended to endorse the product's healthiness.
Researchers found that when people took pride in an accomplishment, they were more likely to continue making disciplined choices throughout the day. However, when people considered a self-control goal before feeling proud, they were more likely to indulge in rewards and have less self-control.