Science/Math

Aptitude test can steer women, underrepresented groups toward high-demand STEM careersCredit: University of Missouri College of Education COLUMBIA, Mo. -- When Patrick Rottinghaus began college, he had no idea what he wanted to do…

It's no secret that STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields need more diversity and would greatly benefit from the new perspectives and ideas that come with it. It has moved from a topic of discussion to one of…

University of Arizona assistant professor Isabel Barton is bringing together people and ideas from multiple industry specialties, academic disciplines and demographic backgrounds to improve mining sustainability and mineral resources…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 19, 2021) - After conducting a study to assess the need for cancer education materials in Appalachian Kentucky, members of the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center's Appalachian Career Training in Oncology…

ROCKVILLE, MD - Biophysical Reports, the new fully Gold Open Access journal offered by the Biophysical Society (BPS), is now accepting submissions. The newest addition to the BPS's family of journals will feature short contributions…

uOttawa Professor receives prestigious award for her work in chemistry education "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world," said Nelson Mandela. Alison Flynn relies on this principle every day. The…

Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2020 -- At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we switched up our usual content to bring viewers reliable coronavirus info from the experts. One year later, we're checking back in…

Credit: HHMI Twenty-one outstanding scientists. Eight years of financial support. One tight-knit community. Today, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) announced the selection of the 2020 Hanna Gray Fellows, a cohort of 21…

Provo-Orem, Utah is No. 1 among large cities in 2021 Best-Performing Cities Index; broadband access and housing affordability variables added to the methodologyCredit: Milken Institute Los Angeles - Feb. 17, 2021 - Provo-Orem, Utah has…

Innovative program to bring NASA subject matter experts, research findings, and educational resources into science classrooms of community collegesCredit: NASA, Tallahassee Community College February 17, 2021, Mountain View, CA -- The SETI…

FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science professor makes complex equations more palatable using historyCredit: Florida Atlantic University To provoke more interest and excitement for students and lecturers alike, a professor…

CareerFair.ai will enable STEM experts to build their own virtual mentor online LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2021 -- Projections indicate that between 400,000 and two million Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) positions in…

Study in The CRISPR Journal reports the app advances CRISPR gene therapy R&D; 18-year-old software savant helped lead the app's development Wilmington, DE, Feb. 11, 2020 -Scientists have developed an affordable, downloadable app that…

Promoting STEM studies vital for world problemsCredit: Courtesy Routledge A major new international textbook aims to make sure girls and women have equal access to science-related learning at all stages of their education, in…

Washington, February 10, 2021--After the COVID-19 crisis hit last March, federal student aid applications among potential college freshmen in California dropped 14 percent between mid-March and mid-August, relative to prior years. While…

UC Riverside-led study finds extreme tidal mass loss in dwarf galaxies formed in a simulationCredit: Stan Lim, UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A team led by astronomers at the University of California, Riverside, has found that some…

The world is changing rapidly and in order to serve the human population dealing with those changes, American universities need to change, too. In fact, their role is to model the resiliency that all institutions need to embrace,…

Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2020 -- Have you ever eaten a Laffy Taffy and thought, "Wow, that tastes just like a banana!" We didn't think so. But apparently, there's one variety of banana that's not far…

MU's eMINTS National Center earns grant to help advance STEM education in underserved Missouri school districtsCredit: MU College of Education COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Ninety-seven percent of children and adolescents play at least one…

The high schoolers turned scientists published their findings this week, thanks to a research mentorship program at the Center for Astrophysics; Harvard and SmithsonianCredit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Cambridge, Massachusetts - They may be the…