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11 New York Internships
If you can’t find an internship in New York, this list might help! Below are 11 internships (which could lead to full-time employment) in New York. We’ve highlighted the skills needed for each position, but you can click on the titles, which will bring you to the individual job postings, to get the full scope.… Read More
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Brighter Blooms Nursery Scholarship – $500 – Apply Biannually by December 20 & July 20
This is an biannual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] Are you committed to bettering your community and the world? If so, this is the scholarship for you! Eligibility: You must be currently enrolled in a high school (public, private or home school), technical school or college in the United States.… Read More
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Stanford University Researchers Develop Wireless Charging of Moving Objects
The Chevy Bolt can travel 238 miles on a single charge, and the upcoming Tesla Model 3 is anticipated to have a travel range of over 200 miles. While the distance an electric vehicle can go without charge has grown exponentially, they can take hours to re-charge, which makes them impractical for long distance trips.… Read More
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8 Things You Should Know About Becoming a College Brand Ambassador
College brand ambassadors connect brands and students. They are in a unique position to establish and strengthen relationships between brands and students. It is the responsibility of a brand ambassador to introduce students to the brand and explain why they should purchase a certain product when they are constantly being bombarded by sales pitch. If… Read More
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Students Learn to Fly Drones and Collect Data at University of Wisconsin–Madison
Drones are more than just toys you play with in the park; they can be your next business opportunity. The University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering started offering a new class this summer that focuses on the many applications of drones. “There are literally hundreds of business applications. The sky’s the limit with what these… Read More
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Tel Aviv University Uses DNA-Editing Technology to Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Germs
In past years, fear of infectious disease progressively dwindled. The flu or common cold has been treated with a short trip to the doctor and a few pills. Unfortunately, the bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites that cause illness are growing increasingly immune to antimicrobial drugs, such as antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, antimalarials, and anthelmintics. As of… Read More
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6 Tips to Explore Your College Town
Whether you choose to attend an urban university, such as NYU or UCLA, or wish to escape to the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, where you live will have a huge impact on your college experience. All college life can feel repetitive, so students can easily fall into a routine. But, you must… Read More
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Pursuing Your Passions in College
Tens of thousands of students attend and graduate from a university, but each student leaves with different experiences, including academics and extracurricular activities. While students are required to declare a major, they can still pursue many non-academic interests and discover new passions. Universities can have up to hundreds of clubs and activities, including intramural sports… Read More
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Arizona State University and Adidas Partner to Extend Inclusive Power of Sport
The language of sport is unique and inclusive. It has an ability to integrate and unify cultures, races, and identities. After the 1992 Rugby World Cup, which united both white and black South Africans for the first time, Nelson Mandela said, “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire.… Read More
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What’s the Right Way to Wash Our Hands? Rutgers University Research Debunks Hot Water Theory
If you have ever wondered whether you are washing your hands properly, then wonder no more. A recent Rutger University study provides us with the information we need to wash our hands thoroughly and remove germs that make us ill and spread disease. The study was led by Dr. Donald Schaffner, Distinguished Professor at Rutgers… Read More
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10 Pennsylvania Companies Looking for Interns or Employees
If you live in Pennsylvania and are looking for a job or internship, then look no further! We’ve outlined 10 Philadelphia companies looking for internships and/or jobs. We have highlighted the skills needed for each position, but you can click on the titles, which will bring you to the individual job postings, to get the… Read More
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Arizona State University Gaining Reputation for Its Sustainability Efforts
Arizona State University (ASU) is rapidly gaining a reputation for its strong commitment to sustainability practices. It has won awards for various sustainability efforts three years in a row, starting in 2015 when it received two first-place Crescordia awards at the Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence Awards, which honor projects focused on improving sustainability in Arizona.… Read More
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Loughborough University Invents Technology to Reduce Hazardous Diesel Engine Emissions
A recent study by The International Council of Clean Transportation found that increased air pollution from diesel nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions led to 107,600 early deaths in 2015. The study also found that actual NOx emissions are higher than the emissions reported by manufacturers, the difference referred to as “excess NOx emissions.” Of the early… Read More
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Two Universities in London Improve Creativity Through Brain Stimulation
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and Goldsmiths University of London have discovered a method that boosts creativity through electrical brain stimulation. Humans are wired to learn through experiences. Our problem-solving techniques usually require us to apply rules that we have previously learned to new situations. Problems that are more difficult often require… Read More
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Aalborg University Uses Virtual Reality to Eliminate Phantom Limb Pain
Soon there might be a surefire way to eliminate phantom limb pain. Researchers at Aalborg University in Denmark reported, based on their new study, that Virtual Reality technology can be used to help amputees. Phantom limb pain is felt by those who have lost an arm, leg, or other body part. It can be felt… Read More
