Month: September 2017

  • Southern Cross University Researchers Use Sexuality of Coral Reefs to Restore Damaged Reefs

    Southern Cross University Researchers Use Sexuality of Coral Reefs to Restore Damaged Reefs

    A team of researchers from Southern Cross University in Australia has successfully used the sexuality and reproduction capability of coral reefs to repair damaged reefs in the Philippines. The research is led by Professor Peter Harrison, founding director of the Marine Ecology Research Centre and director of the Institute for Development, Environment and Sustainability (IDEAS)… Read More

  • The Net Lender Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by October 15

    The Net Lender Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by October 15

    Any student attending college or vocational school this year is eligible to apply for the scholarship! How to Apply Submit the following items to scholarships@thenetlender.com: A statement summarizing why you need this scholarship and what you plan on pursuing for a career. In addition, include any notable achievements. Must be no more than 500 words. High… Read More

  • Dyson’s Novel Approach to Solve Engineer Shortage

    Dyson’s Novel Approach to Solve Engineer Shortage

    A university degree is expensive. There’s a shortage of engineers in developed nations. And there’s a huge gender gap in the field of engineering. So how do you solve these problems? Well, if you are Sir James Dyson, you start your own school. The name James Dyson has been synonymous with innovative technological advances for… Read More

  • Students with Drive Challenge

    Students with Drive Challenge

    [alert-announce]Initial entry period has ended — Finalists should register by 12/10/17.[/alert-announce] About Zipcar + Ford Ford Motor Company and Zipcar announced a strategic alliance in August 2011, establishing Ford as Zipcar’s largest college and university vehicle supplier. The first-of-its-kind partnership introduces a new generation of drivers to Ford vehicles with the highly fuel-efficient Focus and… Read More

  • Stanford University Researchers Tackle Pollution From Artisanal Brick Kilns to Save the Environment and Improve Health

    Stanford University Researchers Tackle Pollution From Artisanal Brick Kilns to Save the Environment and Improve Health

    Artisanal brick kilns contribute significantly to pollution in developing nations. Fortunately, a team of researchers from Stanford University has come up with a novel way to reduce pollution from such brick kilns. The team’s approach could have a major impact in mitigating global warming, improving air quality, and reducing negative health effects in adjoining communities.… Read More

  • Best Mattress Today Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by April 30

    Best Mattress Today Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by April 30

    This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] Is sleep an important topic for you? Then apply to this scholarship! Eligibility: This scholarship is applicable to current students attending school. Only 1 application per person can be submitted. How to Apply: Fill out your contact information on the form.… Read More

  • 30 Quick Scholarships Worth $100,000+

    30 Quick Scholarships Worth $100,000+

    Most of these scholarships will only take a few minutes to apply to. Some just require filling out a form to enter and others require writing less than 500 words. There are no long essays to write for any of these scholarships! 1. I Have a Dream Scholarship – $1,500 – Apply annually by January 31… Read More

  • University of Texas at Austin Researchers Invent Pen That Accurately Detects Cancer in 10 Seconds

    University of Texas at Austin Researchers Invent Pen That Accurately Detects Cancer in 10 Seconds

    A team of scientists and engineers at The University of Texas (UT) at Austin has invented a pen device capable of accurately identifying cancerous tissue in just 10 seconds. The MasSpec Pen will help surgeons pinpoint cancerous tissue during surgery, so they know where to cut or preserve.   “One of the real problems in… Read More

  • Universities of Glasgow, Stratchclyde, West of Scotland and Galway Researchers Grow Bone with ‘Nanokicking’ Technology

    Universities of Glasgow, Stratchclyde, West of Scotland and Galway Researchers Grow Bone with ‘Nanokicking’ Technology

    Researchers from the Universities of Glasgow, Stratchclyde, West of Scotland and Galway are using ‘nanokicking’ technology to grow three-dimensional mineralized bone samples in their laboratory. Broken, sprained, or otherwise damaged sections of bone have long presented challenges for doctors, so this technology is poised to transform the lives of many patients worldwide. The study is… Read More

  • A Sustainable Future Through Solar Energy Scholarship – $2,000 – Apply Biannually by February 15 & August 15

    A Sustainable Future Through Solar Energy Scholarship – $2,000 – Apply Biannually by February 15 & August 15

    Is making a difference in the world part of your career goal? Submit an essay about how you can use your field of study to help achieve a more sustainable future for a chance to win $2,000. [divider]  Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled college students and high school students who will be attending college… Read More

  • Arizona State University Researchers Use Neuroimaging to Solve Mystery Behind Self-Control

    Arizona State University Researchers Use Neuroimaging to Solve Mystery Behind Self-Control

    Self-control is a key factor of behavior, which can vary depending on the importance of a decision, or when the decisionmaker is asked to make a choice, according to researchers from Arizona State University (ASU), who used neuroimaging to arrive at their conclusion. The researchers plan to use this insight to explore brain function and… Read More

  • Search.University Essay Contest – $2,000 – Apply by December 15

    Search.University Essay Contest – $2,000 – Apply by December 15

    How does your college help you become a better specialist in the future? Answer for a chance to win![divider] Eligibility: You must be a current or incoming student at a U.S. college or university. You give your consent to the publication of your essay on the Search.University website by participating in the contest. How to… Read More

  • George Washington University Student Creates ‘Save A Million’ Campaign

    George Washington University Student Creates ‘Save A Million’ Campaign

    The Student Association (SA) at The George Washington University (GW) has launched a campaign to save 1 million pieces of paper by next summer at the behest of Logan Malik, a senior and SA’s director of sustainability policy. The campaign kicked off on September 10, and will run through June 2018. The “Save a Million”… Read More

  • Tired of Traffic? Carnegie Mellon’s AI Traffic Tech Cuts Travel Times and Emissions

    Tired of Traffic? Carnegie Mellon’s AI Traffic Tech Cuts Travel Times and Emissions

    Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have installed smart traffic signals to monitor and conduct traffic lights at select intersections in a pilot area in Pittsburgh. The technology uses existing cameras and radar systems to track traffic in real time. Then, an artificial intelligence (AI) uses algorithms to determine the best way to move the… Read More

  • University of Adelaide Researchers Develop New Imaging Technique That Will Help Improve Embryo Selection for In Vitro Fertilization

    University of Adelaide Researchers Develop New Imaging Technique That Will Help Improve Embryo Selection for In Vitro Fertilization

    A team of researchers, led by Dr. Melanie L. Sutton-McDowall from the University of Adelaide, has developed a new imaging technique that could improve the odds of reproduction in women needing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) intervention. The technique will help IVF experts assess which embryos are the healthiest before implantation. The study is published in… Read More

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