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University of Calgary Researcher Develops New Autonomous Drones
Development is underway at the University of Calgary in Canada to make autonomous flight in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) a reality, without the use of GPS technology. TUN spoke with Dr. Mozhdeh Shahbazi, a professor of geomatics engineering at University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering, regarding her new drone technology. Shahbazi has spent her… Read More
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6 Reasons Why Recent College Graduates Should Travel Right After Graduation
College students generally look forward to their graduation. It marks the beginning of professional careers, relieves students from piling tuition rates, and opens doors for new opportunities in life. However, an entrance to the real world can be frightening. Traveling after graduation extends time for personal development and cultural understanding, effectively repressing graduation dread. You… Read More
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5 Tips for College Students Living on a Budget
College students have different financial situations. While some students have to take out student loans, others may have their educational and personal expenses completely covered by their parents. Still others may have their educational expenses covered but not their personal expenses. Regardless of your financial situation, making a budget will help you think about your… Read More
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University of Illinois Reaping the Benefit of Student-Funded Solar Farm
Efforts towards environmental sustainability at the University of Illinois are held at top priority. So, when a student group advocated for a campus wind farm and additional student fees to support a move towards clean energy in 2003, they sparked great interest. Due to a $5 million price tag, however, the request was declined by… Read More
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North Arizona University & Ohio University Bring 360-Degree Clinical Immersive Experience to Students
What does an emergency room (ER) bring to mind? A fast-paced environment where medical professionals move around quickly and decisively, making life-or-death decisions daily. Now, imagine plunging students into the midst of the action. It’s sink or swim time for these students, who don’t have the luxury to ease themselves into the stressful ER environment.… Read More
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10 Employers with Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Today, with rising tuition rates, college students are carrying more student loan debt than ever. U.S. student loan debt is at $1.44 trillion with 44.2 Americans carrying the burden of their college educations for a significant part of their lives. It is no surprise then that students are increasingly seeking jobs that will pay enough… Read More
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Thinking About Becoming a Brand Ambassador? Here’s What You Need to Know
What do Apple, Amazon, American Eagle, Chubbies, Keurig, Red Bull, Victoria’s Secret, and ZipCar have in common? They all have employed students to get their brand message out on college campuses. These students are called “brand ambassadors,” and they help to bridge the gap between college students and brands. These brand ambassadors are not outsiders… Read More
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University of Sheffield Working with Port Said University to Develop Technology to Desalinate Water
A team of researchers at the University of Sheffield in the UK and Port Said University in Egypt are working together to develop a way to desalinate water using entirely renewable energy. Energy 2050, an energy research institute based at the University of Sheffield, is combining biogas, a renewable energy source produced from waste and… Read More
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Everything You Need to Know About On-Campus Jobs
On-campus jobs are ideal for students because they are often part-time jobs with a school-friendly schedule. They are also a great way to network with administrators, faculty, and staff on campus. So, if you need to make money while in college, consider on-campus jobs. Here are some tips on on-campus jobs based on my experience in… Read More
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University of Minnesota Researchers Developed First Non-Invasive Device to Detect Intracranial Pressure
A team of researchers led by Uzma Samadani, associate professor of neurosurgery at the University of Minnesota, has developed the first non-invasive device to detect intracranial pressure, a result of brain injury. Samadani is also co-founder of Oculogica Inc., a company that was formed to commercialize the technology and make it available for use. Concussions… Read More
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University of Minnesota Researchers Take an Engineering Approach to Prevent Cancer From Spreading
University of Minnesota researchers recently discovered that the movement of cancer cells is dependent on their ability to sense the condition of their environment. The research was led by David Odde, a biomedical engineering professor at the University of Minnesota and Masonic Cancer Center researcher. The discovery could be the major breakthrough that everyone is… Read More
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Rice University’s New Formula Will Help Prevent Flooding of the Yellow River
Two geologists at Rice University, Hongbo Ma and Jeffrey Nittrouer, have developed a formulaic system to predict and mitigate the frequent flooding of the Yellow River, or Huanghe in Chinese. Ma is a postdoctoral researcher from China who joined Rice University in 2014. The Huanghe is the third longest river in Asia and one of… Read More
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10 Internships Abroad for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
Do you want to make a difference in a different country or just need a change of scenery? Then look no further! Below are 10 international internships/jobs abroad. 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… Read More
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Universities Affirm Their Commitment to the Paris Agreement
Despite President Trump’s decision to remove the U.S. from the Paris accord, 1,219 U.S. colleges, universities, governors, mayors, businesses, and investors have proclaimed: “We Are Still In.” That number already includes 183 colleges and universities, which is not a surprise, since colleges and institutions have been on the forefront of research and development in the… Read More
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Embracing Discomfort in College Will Help You Grow
The process of socialization starts the minute we enter this world. Children are raised to eat the food their parents give them, share the knowledge their peers impart to them, walk, sing and talk the way their neighbors show them. We progressively fall into a bubble, a safe space, that we don’t want to leave.… Read More
