Science/Math

A Bocconi University and Harvard program also raised disadvantaged pupils' aspirations, wellbeing and socio-emotional skills, showing that the educational gap can be addressed even with limited resourcesCredit: Paolo Tonato Eliana…

MU engineers discover the possibility of using pencils to draw bioelectronics on human skinCredit: University of Missouri One day, people could monitor their own health conditions by simply picking up a pencil and drawing a…

Largest one-time award to support development, delivery of new generation of testing, technology LAWRENCE -- The Kansas State Department of Education and Achievement & Assessment Institute at the University of Kansas have announced a…

New research reveals US trade policies act as another road block for international students pursuing higher education in the countryCredit: UC San Diego Uncertainties around the trade war between the U.S. and China have hurt…

Credit: Raymond Thompson Jr./West Virginia University Experts agree that a solid math foundation opens doors for future possibilities, yet improvement in math outcomes has proven an elusive target for states across the country. Innovation…

Harnessing the ecological data revolution The sessions and events on this curated list delve into 2020 meeting theme: Harnessing the Ecological Data Revolution. These presentations will be available for registered meeting attendees to view…

A six-year research partnership between the University and SES will be funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund's Industrial Partnership Block Grant programme. Esch-sur-Alzette, 9 July 2020 - The Luxembourg National Research Fund…

The science community should withdraw from involvement in international tests such as PISA because they have forced schools to adopt "narrow" curricula and pedagogies, a study says. Researchers examining the future of science lessons…

The guidance issued by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on July 6, requiring international college and university students in the United States to leave the country if their institution provides online-only instruction this fall,…

Washington, July 8, 2020--As education researchers' ongoing work is interrupted by school closures, what can they do to support education and public health institutions dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic? An article published today in…

These students on average lose nearly 40 percent of their school year gains Washington, July 9, 2020--Following U.S. students across five summers between grades 1 and 6, a little more than half (52 percent) experienced learning losses in…

ROCKVILLE, MD - The Biophysical Society (BPS), composed of more than 7,500 members worldwide, believes the recent modifications to temporary exemptions to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) for F-1 and M-1 student visas fall…

Research team aims to increase number of underrepresented minority scientists in Cleveland areaCredit: Cleveland Clinic July 2, 2020, CLEVELAND: At a time when the national conversation is focused on narrowing the gap of racial…

Is representation enough to improve gender diversity in science? A new study says there's more to the story Increasing gender diversity has been a long-sought goal across many of the sciences, and interventions and programs to…

University of Illinois information sciences professor Victoria Stodden proposes a way to develop recognized data science processes for research Credit: Photo by L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The use of data science tools…

Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, June 25, 2020 -- Sure, you've got a product that says "kills germs" under your sink, but will it really destroy the new coronavirus on surfaces? Turns out that if you're…

Colourful bugs look very different as young and adults, but why? Credit: Iliana Medina New research has revealed for the first time that shield bugs use a variety of colours throughout their lives to avoid predators.…

MathDeck project aims to help non-experts easily search and manipulate sophisticated math Researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology have developed MathDeck, an online search interface that allows anyone to easily create, edit…

The BioScience Talks podcast features discussions of topical issues related to the biological sciences. The pandemic resulting from SARS-CoV-2 has had profound impacts on the conduct of scientific research and education: A large…

Series of Dartmouth papers focus on human-computer interaction HANOVER, N.H. - June 23, 2020 - A research project that aims to help people that are blind or that have other visual impairments learn computer circuit design was recognized…