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4-Mar-2024 1:05 PM EST
At Bates College, STEM-interested Black Students Now 50% More Likely to Earn a STEM degree
Bates College

Typically there is a gap nationally in higher education between the percentages of students who arrive at college expressing a desire to study science, technology, engineering, and math fields and those who stick with them. Statistics show that the fall-off is even higher among Black and Hispanic students. Bates College in Maine set out to change that.

Released: 29-Feb-2024 5:05 PM EST
Ochsner Children's Hospital Partners with Youth Empowerment Project
Ochsner Health

The agreement provides children ages 7 to 18 academic support, physical activity, music, drama and arts instruction, and social-emotional support.

Newswise: A celebration of Black History Month at Argonne
Released: 14-Feb-2024 3:15 PM EST
A celebration of Black History Month at Argonne
Argonne National Laboratory

To celebrate Black History Month, Argonne is pleased to highlight six employees and one up-and-coming high school STEM student who exemplify how a diverse team drives our science mission forward.

Released: 13-Feb-2024 8:05 AM EST
Tech Layoffs Signal ‘Feeling Economy’ Shift
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

UMD Smith expert explains the wave of tech job layoffs as a sign of a broader, labor market shift to where “humans need to recalibrate and capitalize on strengths beyond pure intelligence—like intuition, empathy, creativity, emotion and people skills.”

     
Newswise: How Ancient Sea Creatures can Inform Soft Robotics
5-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
How Ancient Sea Creatures can Inform Soft Robotics
Biophysical Society

Soft robotics is the study of creating robots from soft materials, which has the advantage of flexibility and safety in human interactions. These robots are well-suited for applications ranging from medical devices to enhancing efficiency in various tasks.

Released: 5-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Direct View of Tantalum Oxidation that Impedes Qubit Coherence
Brookhaven National Laboratory

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and DOE's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have used a combination of scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) and computational modeling to get a closer look and deeper understanding of tantalum oxide.

Newswise: National achievement awards go to two Sandia Labs engineers
Released: 31-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
National achievement awards go to two Sandia Labs engineers
Sandia National Laboratories

Sandia National Laboratories scientists Patrick Feng and Thushara Gunda recently were honored with national achievement awards by the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers.

Newswise: Report: social sciences are ‘secret sauce’ essential for UK innovation
Released: 18-Jan-2024 9:00 AM EST
Report: social sciences are ‘secret sauce’ essential for UK innovation
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

Social sciences are the key ingredients to ensure research and innovation in the UK are fully optimized – that is the finding of a new report by the Academy of Social Sciences (AcSS), which has been co-authored by Digital Science using data from Dimensions.

   
Newswise: Argonne’s annual First Look@Argonne gives undergraduate students from underrepresented groups their first exposure to the lab — and its internship opportunities
Released: 11-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
Argonne’s annual First Look@Argonne gives undergraduate students from underrepresented groups their first exposure to the lab — and its internship opportunities
Argonne National Laboratory

Despite growing up in the Chicago area, Yasleen Muñoz — currently studying environmental biology at Harold Washington City College in Chicago — knew very little about the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory in suburban Lemont, Ill.Then one day this fall, she received an email out of the blue, inviting her to First Look@Argonne.

Newswise: Making STEM Breakthroughs, One Student at a Time
Released: 10-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
Making STEM Breakthroughs, One Student at a Time
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Role models, often parents or other close family members, serve as crucial sources of inspiration for students engaged in making career choices in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), according to research studies. A big part of what Janice McDonnell is doing with a program known as Rutgers 4-H STEM Ambassadors is to connect students without a STEM role model in their families or communities with working scientists.

Released: 9-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
DOE’s Office of Science Supports 173 Outstanding Undergraduate Students and 8 Faculty Members from Institutions Underrepresented in the Scientific Research Enterprise
Department of Energy, Office of Science

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Science will sponsor the participation of 173 undergraduate students and eight faculty members in three science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-focused workforce development programs at 13 DOE national laboratories and facilities this spring.

Newswise: Lawrence Livermore 2023 charity campaign raises $4.1 million for non-profit organizations
Released: 14-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Lawrence Livermore 2023 charity campaign raises $4.1 million for non-profit organizations
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory employees, along with Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, donated over $4.1 million to non-profit organizations via the annual employee charitable giving program, the Helping Others More Effectively (HOME) Campaign.

Released: 13-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
‘Tis the season to get vaccinated: How to stay healthy through the holidays
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

With virus cases rising and the holidays nigh, three expert from University of Michigan Health give their top 12 tips for avoiding or reducing the impact of COVID-19, flu, RSV, pneumonia and whooping cough in adults and kids.

Newswise: Past participants at Argonne high school camps continue their STEM  pathways as undergraduate interns
Released: 13-Dec-2023 12:30 PM EST
Past participants at Argonne high school camps continue their STEM pathways as undergraduate interns
Argonne National Laboratory

When Akshata and Anagha Tiwari, two sisters studying at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, attended a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) research symposium at the university in 2022, they already had firsthand experience with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory. In high school, both attended Argonne’s Big Data Camp – a workshop where high school juniors and seniors apply real research data to develop the professional skills and perspective of data scientists.

Newswise: UT Southwestern's Jinming Gao named fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
Released: 13-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
UT Southwestern's Jinming Gao named fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Jinming Gao, Ph.D., Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, and Pharmacology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has been selected as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) in recognition of his efforts to develop innovative nanotechnology platforms to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment.

5-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
Study: Diverse College Classrooms Linked to Better STEM Learning Outcomes for All Students
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Students achieve better grades in college science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses when those classrooms have higher numbers of underrepresented racial-minority and first-generation college students, according to new research released today.

Newswise: The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation Makes $10 Million Gift To Children’s Hospital Los Angeles To Support Research Education for Underrepresented High School and College Students
5-Dec-2023 8:05 AM EST
The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation Makes $10 Million Gift To Children’s Hospital Los Angeles To Support Research Education for Underrepresented High School and College Students
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation has pledged a total of $10 million to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to support research education for high school and college students from under-resourced communities throughout greater Los Angeles.

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Released: 5-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Bugscope: 25 years of thrills and chills
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Microscopy Suite at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology gets ready to celebrate 25 years of Bugscope. This free, web-based program focuses on science outreach and education by connecting classrooms with microscopists to explore insects under a high-powered microscope.

   
Newswise: Saint Louis University Creates Oliver L. Parks Endowed Deanship for the School of Science and Engineering
Released: 5-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Saint Louis University Creates Oliver L. Parks Endowed Deanship for the School of Science and Engineering
Saint Louis University

With a $2 million commitment, Saint Louis University will establish an endowed deanship for the School of Science and Engineering (SSE). Gregory E. Triplett Jr., Ph.D., who has served as the school's dean since July, has been named as the inaugural holder of the Oliver L. Parks Endowed Deanship.

Released: 29-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Workplace culture is very different these days. Find out how different by exploring the "In the Workplace" channel
Newswise

The latest articles on occupational medicine, workplace culture, and the labor market are in the "In the Workplace" channel on Newswise.

       
Newswise: New All About Energy high school curriculum sets the stage for Argonne’s future outreach and partnerships
Released: 27-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
New All About Energy high school curriculum sets the stage for Argonne’s future outreach and partnerships
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne’s newest version of the AAE program takes a more focused approach centered on local communities, with the intent of distributing curricula that other organizations can use for their own science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.

   
Released: 27-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
PhD Graduates with Disabilities Are Underpaid and Underrepresented in U.S. Academia
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

STEM PhDs with disabilities earned $10,580 less per year than their counterparts without disabilities. In academia, they earn US $14,360 less and are underrepresented among academic leadership and in tenured roles

   
Newswise: Argonne receives funding to advance diversity in STEM
Released: 17-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
Argonne receives funding to advance diversity in STEM
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory to partner with minority-serving institutions to mentor students in artificial intelligence research as part of DOE’s effort to advance diversity in STEM.

Released: 15-Nov-2023 11:20 AM EST
From Farm to Newsroom: The Latest Research and Features on Agriculture
Newswise

The world’s total population is expected to reach 9.9 billion by 2050. This rapid increase in population is boosting the demand for agriculture to cater for the increased demand. Below are some of the latest research and features on agriculture and farming in the Agriculture channel on Newswise.

Newswise: MBA program at Binghamton University, State University of New York earns STEM designation
Released: 15-Nov-2023 8:05 AM EST
MBA program at Binghamton University, State University of New York earns STEM designation
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The nationally ranked Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Binghamton University, State University of New York's School of Management recently earned a STEM designation, reflecting the increased importance of data analytics and technology in all facets of the business curriculum.

Newswise: Argonne’s STEM mapping project aims to elevate equitable STEM opportunities on Chicago’s South Side
Released: 8-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Argonne’s STEM mapping project aims to elevate equitable STEM opportunities on Chicago’s South Side
Argonne National Laboratory

STEM mapping provides communities a holistic view of community assets and collective strengths, including libraries, computer labs, makerspaces and instructional kitchens.

Newswise: URI education professor teaming with PBS Kids’ ‘Elinor Wonders Why’ on $3.4M research grant
Released: 7-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EST
URI education professor teaming with PBS Kids’ ‘Elinor Wonders Why’ on $3.4M research grant
University of Rhode Island

KINGSTON, R.I. – Nov. 6, 2023 – Sara Sweetman, associate professor of education at the University of Rhode Island, and the creators of the Emmy-nominated PBS Kids show “Elinor Wonders Why” are enlisting Elinor, a curious little bunny, and her friends Ari and Olive to help break down barriers that girls face in the STEM fields.

Released: 3-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Avalanche of papers could erode trust in science
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Rapid increase in academic publishing undermines public trust in science, study finds

Newswise: Growing the Quantum Workforce by Making Education Accessible to All
2-Nov-2023 6:00 PM EDT
Growing the Quantum Workforce by Making Education Accessible to All
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

The Quantum Systems Accelerator's summer camp (QCaMP) for high school students in New Mexico and California continues to evolve and grow. Under the 2023 Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) Pathway Summer School initiative, the DOE Office of Science awarded new funding to expand QCaMP's curricula and host students on-site at Berkeley Lab and Sandia Labs in 2024.

Newswise: WVU to help STEM graduates invest in Mountain State’s environmental health
Released: 27-Oct-2023 9:30 AM EDT
WVU to help STEM graduates invest in Mountain State’s environmental health
West Virginia University

To foster a continuing interest in STEM fields, West Virginia University is collaborating with other state universities to establish One Health West Virginia, a network connecting research mentors with postbaccalaureate mentees who will acquire training and experience to pursue STEM-based careers and address environmental health issues in the state.

Released: 25-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
DOE’s RENEW Initiative to Support Six Pathway Summer Schools for Students from Underrepresented and Underserved Groups in STEM
Department of Energy, Office of Science

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Science (SC) will support nearly 140 high schoolers, recent high school graduates, and early undergraduate students from underrepresented groups and underserved schools in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through awards for six Pathway Summer Schools at six national laboratories.

Newswise: Argonne event helps Hispanic students explore their dreams of STEM careers
Released: 24-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Argonne event helps Hispanic students explore their dreams of STEM careers
Argonne National Laboratory

Forty eighth grade students — many originally from Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela and elsewhere — learned firsthand how scientists of Hispanic/Latino heritage contribute to science during the 18th annual Hispanic/Latino Education Outreach Day at Argonne.

Released: 24-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Department of Energy CyberForce Competition® 2023: Cultivating tomorrow’s cybersecurity leaders today
Argonne National Laboratory

DOE’s CyberForce Competition on Nov. 4, led by Argonne National Laboratory, aims to bolster cybersecurity knowledge and skills among students and professionals, addressing critical infrastructure and cyber-physical threats.

Released: 24-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Saint Louis University, Lincoln University Partner to Create Accelerated Student Pathways in Strategic Intelligence and Cybersecurity
Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University and Lincoln University announce a partnership that will benefit students in STEM fields and serve as an engine for workforce and educational development in Missouri.

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Released: 22-Oct-2023 10:05 PM EDT
Mozzie Monitors all a-buzz for SA schools
University of South Australia

Longer days and warmer nights, it’s the perfect recipe for mosquito season. But before you reach for the repellent, did you know that some species of mosquitoes rarely touch a drop of blood, instead favouring flower nectar? Or that mosquitoes only smell with their feet?

Newswise: $300,000 NSF MRI grant awarded to Furman, Mount Holyoke, Richmond to expand program for young chemists
Released: 4-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
$300,000 NSF MRI grant awarded to Furman, Mount Holyoke, Richmond to expand program for young chemists
Furman University

The three-year grant is earmarked for the purchase of an additional high-performance computer cluster to join existing MERCURY resources hosted offsite. The grant will enable 13 more undergraduate-focused research groups to benefit, growing the consortium to 47 computational scientists at 41 institutions nationwide.

Released: 29-Sep-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Argonne’s STEM mapping project highlights opportunities on Chicago’s south side
Argonne National Laboratory

STEM mapping provides communities a holistic view of community assets and collective strengths, including libraries, computer labs, makerspaces and instructional kitchens.

Newswise: Argonne National Laboratory launches South Side STEM Opportunity Landscape Project at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
Released: 29-Sep-2023 12:45 PM EDT
Argonne National Laboratory launches South Side STEM Opportunity Landscape Project at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne’s STEM Opportunity Landscape Project provides communities with a holistic view of their STEM assets, enabling them to identify strengths and potential gaps in STEM education and workforce development programing.

Released: 14-Sep-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Shaking Up Earthquake Studies by Increasing Access to Data, Tools and Research Results
University of California San Diego

Earthquake rupture forecast studies provide information about the probabilities of when earthquakes will occur, where they’ll take place and how strong they'll be, but the computational tools and data aren't available to a wide scientific community. That's about to change.

Newswise: With new student program, Argonne offers a Bridge Into Internships
Released: 5-Sep-2023 12:45 PM EDT
With new student program, Argonne offers a Bridge Into Internships
Argonne National Laboratory

New student program at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory helps high school students from underserved communities get ready for STEM internships.

Released: 25-Aug-2023 3:50 PM EDT
U.S. ninth graders’ math course placement at the intersection of learning disability status, race, and socioeconomic status
Portland State University

This study integrates an intersectional framework with data on 15,000 U.S. ninth graders from the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 to investigate differences in ninth-grade math course placement at the intersection of adolescents’ learning disability status, race, and socioeconomic status (SES).

Newswise: Teacher institute empowers teachers to bring data science to the classroom
Released: 22-Aug-2023 3:15 PM EDT
Teacher institute empowers teachers to bring data science to the classroom
Argonne National Laboratory

This June, Argonne launched the first Data Science Institute for High School Teachers, helping Chicago teachers learn about and practice data science, which they will apply in their own schools.

Newswise: STRIVE Program Empowers STEM Educators to Prepare Students for STEM Careers
Released: 22-Aug-2023 11:00 AM EDT
STRIVE Program Empowers STEM Educators to Prepare Students for STEM Careers
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

About 25 Arkansas teachers participated in STRIVE, a statewide paid professional development program for Arkansas middle and high school STEM teachers.

Released: 18-Aug-2023 2:20 PM EDT
DOE Announces $70 Million in Research Training Opportunities for Students and Faculty from Historically Underrepresented Institutions
Department of Energy, Office of Science

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $70 million in funding to support research by historically underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and to diversify leadership in the physical sciences.

Released: 17-Aug-2023 12:55 PM EDT
ABRF Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Race in College Admissions
Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF)

ABRF (the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities) disagrees with the Supreme Court’s decision not only because of its impact on black, brown, and indigenous students who seek opportunities at elite universities, but also because of the ripple effect this decision will have in the way diversity, equity and accessibility are understood in a country that still grapples with a history and a present challenge of racial injustice.

   
Released: 15-Aug-2023 1:05 PM EDT
DOE to Support 139 Outstanding Undergraduate Students Through Internships and 5 Faculty Members from Institutions Underrepresented in the Scientific Research Enterprise
Department of Energy, Office of Science

The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Science will sponsor the participation of 139 undergraduate students and five faculty members in three STEM-focused workforce development programs at 14 DOE national laboratories and a national fusion facility during Fall 2023.

Newswise: Autonomous Vehicle Camp sets the stage for Autonomous Vehicle Competition
Released: 15-Aug-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Autonomous Vehicle Camp sets the stage for Autonomous Vehicle Competition
Argonne National Laboratory

Part of the Argonne in Chicago initiative, the Autonomous Vehicle Camp offers an independent preview into the intense coding, design and engineering challenges found in Argonne’s annual Autonomous Vehicle Competition.

Newswise: AI for Social Good: Equipping the Next Generation of AI Innovators
Released: 14-Aug-2023 1:05 PM EDT
AI for Social Good: Equipping the Next Generation of AI Innovators
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Students from diverse disciplines and backgrounds explore the pros and cons of artificial intelligence through the lens of social issues in their communities.

Released: 10-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
"Get back to where you once belonged!" Back-to-School stories for media
Newswise

It's that time of year again. For media working on stories about the seasonal return to school, here are the latest features and experts in the Back-To-School channel on Newswise.

     


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