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MIT Researchers Invent New Method to Purify Wastewater
Imagine there’s an inexpensive way to purify wastewater that does not involve the use of chemicals? Well, researchers at MIT have now developed a new process to remove pollutants from water, which could have far-reaching impact by making wastewater treatment more affordable and, therefore, more accessible worldwide. The waste of wastewater The theme for… Read More
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University of Minnesota Invents 3D Printing Technology for ‘Bionic Skin’
A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota engineered 3D printing technology that could lead to the printing of electronics directly on human skin, as well as give robots the sense of touch. TUN spoke with Dr. Michael McAlpine, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Minnesota and lead researcher of… Read More
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Moving Out of Campus: Sustainable Ways to Reduce Waste by Universities
The average college student discards 640 pounds of waste annually, with the bulk of the waste generated in May and June when students move out of campus at the end of a school year. Instead of taking their belongings — clothes, books, foods and even furniture — back with them, many students simply throw away… Read More
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A Student’s Guide to Freshman Orientation
Throughout college there will undoubtedly be stresses, but there is no need to clench your jaw before classes even start. Orientation is meant to excite incoming freshmen. It gives young students an opportunity to explore their campus, get a taste for the culture, set their class schedules, and possibly even spend a night in the… Read More
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Top 8 Ways to Market to College Students in 2021
*Updated January 29, 2021 Advertisers have always struggled to reach college students. Between their hectic schedules and a multitude of interests, today’s college students are harder to reach than ever. Here are eight proven methods to reach them, whether your ad budgets are big or small. 1. Targeted Facebook A few decades ago, the expression… Read More
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How to Boost Your Grade After Failing an Exam
*Updated April 20, 2021 Don’t worry if you failed an exam; you can grow from this. I know, it sounds like I’m your best friend giving you the textbook response, but failing an exam, especially at the beginning of the term, most likely won’t be that catastrophic. There are many simple ways to get your… Read More
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USC Rossier Offers New Dual Master’s Degree for Teachers in Partnership with Universities in Hong Kong and South Korea
The USC Rossier School of Education is partnering with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea to develop a dual master’s degree program for bilingual education teachers. Students will have the opportunity to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching — Teaching English to Speakers of Other… Read More
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Virginia Tech Joins Forces with Lowe’s to Create Exosuit
A team at Virginia Tech and members of Lowe’s Innovation Labs joined forces to create an exosuit to help Lowe’s employees lift and carry large and heavy objects throughout the day. The suit is an exoskeleton made with a flexible carbon-fiber back with lift-assist technology that can twist and bend with natural human motion. Alan… Read More
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StudySoup Future Innovator Scholarship – $500 – Apply Every Month
Scholarship Eligibility Any individual at least eighteen (18) years old who meets one of the following criteria: Currently attending high school (or equivalent) and will be attending an accredited university or college in the next academic year. Currently attending an accredited university or college (undergraduate and graduate students are both eligible). How to Apply Simply… Read More
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Pillows For Life Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by December 15
Eligibility Requirements Must be currently attending a high school, college or university. Must be good academic standing with your current educational institution. How to Apply Write an informative (and creative) essay on the importance of sleep for your health and how to improve your sleep. Send your essay submission (in word format) to scholarship@pillowsforlife.com. Make your subject “Scholarship… Read More
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Ivy Tech Community College Almost Doubles Graduation Rates
Community Colleges have low graduation rates for a variety of reasons. Fewer than one out of five students at community colleges obtain their desired degree in three years or less, according to the Hechinger Report. While the graduation rates are low, they don’t tell the whole story. Some leave to enter the workforce, some start… Read More
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How to Safely Stay in the Loop on Current Events
It is easier than ever to stay up to date on the news. Every breaking story can be reached and read with a single right swipe on your iPhone’s home screen. Opinion pieces infiltrate our social media feeds. Notably, with controversy surrounding the latest election, we are drowning in news. Due to the digital age… Read More
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How to Find Internships
*Updated December 2, 2021 If you are a college student looking for internships, check out the job board at The University Network (TUN). Like all our other products, TUN’s job engine is wholly dedicated to college students who are still in school, so we concentrate only on placing students as interns (paid and unpaid), part-timers,… Read More
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Best Cities for Millennials to Find Jobs After College
With the 2017 school year coming to an end, a new batch of college graduates is hitting the job market and the class of 2018 is starting the application process. We all strive for big jobs in dream cities, but the reality is that those fantasies aren’t always immediately attainable. Fortunately, the market has opened… Read More
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Why We Procrastinate and How We Can Increase Productivity
Why do we procrastinate all the time? Procrastination for most college students lies simply in putting off school work, or waiting until tomorrow to apply for that scholarship or internship. The easy answer for why we procrastinate is laziness, but in some cases the cause goes deeper. While we may have all kinds of excuses… Read More
