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A $2.2 million National Institutes of Health grant has been awarded to researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences and the Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública in Mexico to explore the link between infertility and long-term health issues among Hispanic women of Mexican heritage.Dr. Leslie Farland According to experts, Hispanic women are up to…
NASA has awarded the University of Houston $1.2 million to grow diversity initiatives in STEM and aerospace-related engineering fields and address barriers to access and success for historically underserved and underrepresented students. “Partnership for Inclusivity in Engineering Education and Research for Space” also known as PIE2RS, is a collaboration between UH, UH – Clear Lake,…
For years, advocates for higher education in prison programs worked to see Pell Grants reintroduced for incarcerated individuals. When the revised Pell Grant regulations went into effect in July 2023, they contained a provision that college in prison programs must now document how they and/or organizations with which they partner provide reentry services. In the…
Susanna Rinehart, associate professor of theatre history, literature, and performance, has been named associate dean for academic and faculty affairs for Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture, Arts, and Design (AAD).Susanna Rinehart As one of four associate deans in the college, Rinehart will play a critical role in advancing the college’s academic agenda and fostering a supportive and…
Dr. Ruha Benjamin, a transdisciplinary scholar at Princeton University, and Dr. Jericho Brown, a poetry professor at Emory University, are among the academicians who were awarded a “genius grant” by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation earlier this week. Dr. Jericho Brown The 22 fellows will each receive a grant of $800,000 over five…
RNA Data Storage Offers Advantages Over DNA While DNA data storage scores big points for its longevity (DNA can last thousands of years when stored correctly) and for zero energy consumption, it’s still highly cost prohibitive, and reading that data is a slow process. But storing data in RNA, due to differences in the…
For two decades, the gradual decline of the liberal arts degree has been met with both resignation and celebration. The prevailing belief is that students should prioritize hard, technical skills essential for thriving in our rapidly evolving information economy—with areas like science, technology, engineering, and business taking precedence over subjects like English or philosophy. As…
A raft of changes, including a reduced limit on study permits, new eligibility requirements for work permits and increased financial requirements, have exposed international students in Canada to constant stress and anxiety issues in recent months. “The recent policy changes have negatively impacted my mental health. However, this isn’t just a result of the latest…
Dr. Ansley Booker has been named the inaugural Penny and Jim Coulter 1982 Executive Director of Dartmouth NEXT, a university-wide initiative at Dartmouth College aimed at expanding opportunities for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Dr. Ansley Booker Dartmouth NEXT was launched with a historic $100 million goal to diversify the STEM pipeline by creating opportunities for…
The British Council has warned that Japan’s “lacklustre” growth in outbound travel is having an impact on young people and could affect the future “strength and competitiveness of the country”. Drawing on recent data showing the decline in Japanese overseas travel and a 2018 survey in which 53% of young people in Japan said…