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Cirkled in Scholarship – $2,500
In 3 sentences, answer the scholarship prompt for a chance to win $2,500 with Cirkled in! [divider] About Cirkled in: Cirkled in is an award-winning electronic portfolio platform for students to showcase themselves in the best possible way and increase their success rate. Cirkled in’s secure, cloud-based, mobile-friendly platform is designed to compile students’ entire school life achievements – both inside and outside school. Students share… Read More
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New Software to Divert Excess Food to Those in Need
A research team from Iowa State University has developed eFeed-Hungers, a mobile-friendly software designed to divert excess food to those in need. The research is led by Sugam Sharma, a computer science expert and systems analyst in Iowa State University’s Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology, and is published in Resources, Conservation and Recycling and… Read More
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10 Steps to a Successful Interview: Tips From Stony Brook University Career Center
1. Know yourself Who knows you better than you? Who knows your strengths and weaknesses, skills and abilities, goals and dreams, setbacks, bounce-backs, and accomplishments better than you? Take time to think deeply about these aspects of yourself. Recall experiences where you demonstrated those skills — at school, on the job, at the internship, within… Read More
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Near-Death Experience Inspires Hybrid Technology for Cheaper, Longer-Lasting Batteries
A pair of researchers at The University of Toledo (UT) have developed an energy storage system that increases the longevity and performance of battery packs in electric vehicles, satellites, planes, grid stations, and more. The research is published in Batteries, an international journal, and was presented at the Advanced Design and Manufacturing Expo at the… Read More
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Ditch Your Smartphone to Better Enjoy Time with Friends and Family
In an age of constant connection and instant access to information, many of us are tied to our smartphones. It would be advisable though to stop using our smartphones every once in a while—when we’re dining out with friends and family, for example—so we can truly enjoy our time with them. In a recent study… Read More
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Mindfulness Can Improve Problem-Solving Skills
Mindfulness can increase the capacity to solve computer-engineering problems, according to a recent study conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Seville, Spain. The paper is published in the Journal of Systems and Software. What is Mindfulness? In the field of psychology, mindfulness is to be fully aware of the present. The… Read More
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Tailoring Wearable Devices to Maximize User Benefit
Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied and Sciences (SEAS) and the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering have developed a machine learning algorithm that helps wearable exosuits conform to individual motion habits. For an exosuit to effectively serve its purpose, it must be perfectly tailored to fit its user’s… Read More
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College Roommates’ Sensitivity to Each Other’s Distress Can Be Helpful
While college roommates can sense each other’s distress, a recent study by New York University psychology researchers suggests they tend to underestimate the level of distress that each experiences. Supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health, the study is published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. Stress in College College… Read More
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Simple Password Guidance Can Significantly Improve Account Security
A simple and effective way to make internet accounts more secure and harder to crack is by offering detailed support and guidance to technology users when creating account passwords, according to a joint study by researchers from the University of Plymouth in the UK, McGill University in Canada, and Purdue University. The paper is published… Read More
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FRS Caribbean Student Discount
Need a break from your constant workload of assignments and exams? How about an island getaway to Bimini, Bahamas? FRS Caribbean is offering an exclusive student discount for a trip from Miami to Bimini, Bahamas! Simply use the promo code: 2018OFF20U and save 20% when booking your trip. Taxes, port fees, and a resort day… Read More
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80% of U.S. Energy Could Come From Wind and Solar Power
The U.S. could reliably source 80 percent of its electricity demand from wind and solar power alone, according to a joint study by researchers from the University of California–Irvine (UCI), the California Institute of Technology, and the Carnegie Institution for Science. The ability to produce this much renewable energy is encouraging, as the conversion of… Read More
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Social Media Does Not Displace Face-to-Face Social Interactions
Contrary to popular belief, recent research suggests that social media is not replacing face-to-face contact with family and friends. The study is published in Information, Communication & Society. Fears of Social Displacement For many years, people have worried that social media is replacing human contact. Supporters of this belief poked at the irony: despite its… Read More
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Why Fewer Women Pursue STEM in More Gender-Equal Countries
A recent study reveals a surprising trend — there are fewer women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields in wealthier and more gender-equal countries. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Missouri and Leeds Beckett University, UK, is published in Psychological Science. The researchers have found that countries… Read More
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Farm-Fresh Food for Appalachian State Students
Students at Appalachian State University can now enjoy sustainably-produced and locally-grown meat, eggs, produce, and herbs without having to leave campus, thanks to a new farm-to-table initiative. The initiative is a partnership between Appalachian State’s Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development and Food Services, which was spearheaded by Interim Farm Manager Todd Rudicill and Food… Read More
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Having More Species of Wild Bees Is Beneficial
Pollination increases when there are more species of wild bees, according to a recent study led by Rutgers University. The researchers also found that more species of wild bees are needed for pollination when an area is larger. The paper is published in Science. While previous controlled ecological experiments have linked increased pollination to having… Read More
