News Feature Channel: STEM Education

New Study Reveals Crucial Role of Peer Support for African American Doctoral Students at Predominantly White Institutions

George Washington University — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:17 EST

A new study conducted by researchers at George Washington University sheds light on the critical role that same-race peer groups play in the success of African American doctoral students at predominantly white institutions (PWIs).

$1.5M NSF Grant to Launch AI-Designed Biosensor Research Project

Penn State Materials Research Institute — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:30:59 EST

To enhance biosensor development via artificial intelligence (AI) and offer STEM education opportunities to K-12 students from underserved communities, the U.S. National Science Foundation recently awarded researchers at Penn State a three-year, $1.5 million grant.

UA Little Rock Awarded $561K NCAE-C Grant to Lead GenCyber Program Coalition

University of Arkansas at Little Rock — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:05:19 EST

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been awarded a $561,000 grant from the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program at the National Security Agency to spearhead a coalition of institutions who will offer an innovative summer program for junior high and high school students who want to learn the latest skills in cybersecurity.

CUR Releases 2024 STR Program Participants

Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:05:30 EST

The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) congratulates the following 63 teams accepted to be a part of the 2024-25 Scholars Transforming Through Research (STR) Program. The STR Program is a competitive application-based professional development opportunity for teams consisting of a campus representative and one to three undergraduate students.

South Side Showcase Spotlights Summer STEM Projects

Argonne National Laboratory — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:00:02 EST

More than 150 students and their mentors, as well as leaders from 20 STEM development organizations, gathered at Chicago's Pullman State Historic Site on August 2 to showcase projects completed during summer STEM programs.

Brookhaven Lab User Facility Summer School: Building Research Connections

Brookhaven National Laboratory — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:05:47 EST

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory is home to several state-of-the-art user facilities that are key in basic research and scientific discovery.

Great Minds in STEM Recognizes Sandia Microgrid Engineer

Sandia National Laboratories — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:45:19 EST

Rachid Darbali-Zamora an electrical engineer specializing in microgrids with renewable energy resources at Sandia National Laboratories has been honored with a Luminary Award by Great Minds in STEM.

Fred Hutch Launches Atlas of Inspiring Hispanic/Latinx Scientists

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:05:49 EST

To highlight and celebrate the many contributions of Hispanic and Latinx scientists, Fred Hutch Cancer Center has launched an Atlas of Inspiring Hispanic/ Latinx Scientists. Led by Christina Termini, PhD, MM, the public, online resource of more than 380 Hispanic and Latinx scientists serves as a space to build community and create mentorship opportunities.

Vrana Named One of AAMC's Four National Distinguished Teachers

Penn State College of Medicine — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:05:54 EST

The Association of American Medical Colleges has honored Kent Vrana, PhD, the Elliot S. Vesell Professor and emeritus chair of the Department of Pharmacology at Penn State College of Medicine, with the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award.

Curious by Nature: Dr. Dave Rakestraw - Yes, You Can Do Amazing Physics with Your Smartphone

News — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:05:10 EST

Dr. Dave Rackstraw, a senior scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, is transforming science education using smartphones.

The Academy of Science of St. Louis Names Katherine Polokonis as Executive Director

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:00:16 EST

The academy of science of st. Louis names katherine polokonis as executive director

Q&A: How the Remote Hub Lab Can Prepare Engineering Students for Their Future Careers

University of Washington — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:05:37 EST

Rania Hussein, a University of Washington associate teaching professor in the electrical and computer engineering department, founded and leads the Remote Hub Lab, which allows students to access physical engineering equipment from anywhere in the world.

AACN Partners with Leading Skincare Company to Offer the Bio-Oil(r) Labor of Love Scholarship to Nursing Students

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:05:27 EST

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and Bio-Oil(r) are pleased to announce the launch of a new scholarship program designed to support careers in labor and delivery nursing.

Medical Students Explore a Future in Research Through the Summer Oncology Research Fellowship Program

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:05:01 EST

For many students, summer break represents an opportunity for relaxation and carefree vacations. But for the medical students taking part in the USC/CHLA Summer Oncology Research Fellowship (SORF) Program, summer means something more

BGSU takes top honors nationally as public university students would choose again in 2025 Wall Street Journal rankings

Bowling Green State University — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:55:31 EST

The Wall Street Journal recognized BGSU once again as one of the nation's best colleges for its unmatched student experience and commitment to providing an education of value.

Texas Tech Health El Paso's Dr. Mariela Lane Appointed to Prestigious Strategic Educators Enhancement Fellowship

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:30:48 EST

Texas Tech Health El Paso professor will participate in a prestigious fellowship to better understand artificial intelligence and its integration into medical education.

White Coat Ceremony Marks New Beginning for Rutgers Pharmacy Students

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:05:07 EST

The event, an annual tradition of the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, draws 190 students at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy

Registration available for the 2024 STEM San Joaquin Conference

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:05:45 EST

The STEM San Joaquin Conference, formerly known as San Joaquin Expanding Your Horizons, invites students grades 6-9 to register for its annual event happening on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the University of the Pacific in Stockton.

DOE's RENEW Initiative to Support Five Pathway Summer Schools

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:05:23 EST

A total of 165 students will spend next summer learning, networking, and conducting scientific research at seven of the nation's national laboratories via funding from the Department of Energy's (DOE) Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) initiative.

Stephen Ritz Joins Babylon Micro-Farms to Accelerate Vertical Farming in Classrooms Across America

Green Bronx Machine — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:00:56 EST

Stephen Ritz, a renowned educator and the visionary founder of Green Bronx Machine is joining forces with Babylon Micro-Farms as their new brand ambassador, with a shared goal: to accelerate the adoption of vertical farming in classrooms across America.