Month: May 2018

  • Oil Spills? Sustainable High-Tech Sponge Could Be the Answer

    Oil Spills? Sustainable High-Tech Sponge Could Be the Answer

    A team of student-researchers from the University of Central Florida (UCF) has developed high-tech sponges capable of cleaning up ocean water after oil spills. The sponges can soak up oil while repelling water, and they don’t leave behind any toxic byproduct. The collected oil could even be recycled for future use. “Oil-water separation is an… Read More

  • ZipRecruiter Scholarship – $3,000 – Apply by June 30

    ZipRecruiter Scholarship – $3,000 – Apply by June 30

    Write about a previous job you’ve held and your ideal post-graduate career to win this scholarship! [divider] Eligibility:  Applicants must: Be a legal resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia Be 18 years of age or older (or at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence) Be… Read More

  • Does Parental Support Help or Hinder Children’s Career Success?

    Does Parental Support Help or Hinder Children’s Career Success?

    College graduates who receive direct financial support from their parents have greater career success, according to a new study. “The question underlying this work was whether parental support gives adult children an advantage or hinders their development,” Anna Manzoni, an associate professor of sociology at North Carolina State University and author of the study, said… Read More

  • AI Can Now Decode Animal Behavior. What Does It Mean for Our Future?

    AI Can Now Decode Animal Behavior. What Does It Mean for Our Future?

    Up until now, biologists studying animal behavior have been restricted to human observation. But scientists at Columbia University have now come up with an easier method. They have developed an innovative algorithm that can be used to study animal behaviors. Led by Rafael Yuste, a neuroscientist at Columbia and a member of Columbia’s Data Science… Read More

  • Envisioning On-Skin 3D Printing Tool As ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of the Future

    Envisioning On-Skin 3D Printing Tool As ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of the Future

    A team of researchers from the University of Minnesota has developed a technology to print custom electronics and cells directly onto the skin using a portable and lightweight 3D printer that costs less than $400. The new technology is a potential breakthrough in both 3D printing and wearable electronics, and could be applied in a… Read More

  • Find Your Path Scholarship 2018 – $500 – Apply by August 8

    Find Your Path Scholarship 2018 – $500 – Apply by August 8

    To win this scholarship, write a short essay about who you are and why going to college is going to help you achieve your goals. [divider] Eligibility:  Option 1 – Any U.S. resident high school senior who is on track to graduate, and currently holds a minimum 3.0 GPA, who plans to pursue a post-secondary degree after… Read More

  • Strive for Excellence Scholarship 2018 – $500 – Apply by August 29

    Strive for Excellence Scholarship 2018 – $500 – Apply by August 29

    Write about what education means to you for a chance to win this scholarship! [divider] Eligibility:  Option 1 – Any U.S. resident high school senior who is on track to graduate, and currently holds a minimum 3.0 GPA, who plans to pursue a post-secondary degree after graduation. Option 2 – Any student currently enrolled in a two-year… Read More

  • How Parents Shape Young Adults’ Romantic Relationships

    How Parents Shape Young Adults’ Romantic Relationships

    Effective parenting and a positive family climate during early adolescence may lead children to have healthier, less violent romantic relationships later in life, according to a recent study by researchers from The Pennsylvania State University. The researchers found that adolescents who reported a less conflictual family climate and parents who used effective parenting strategies, such… Read More

  • Social Media ‘Echo Chambers’ Reinforce Political Partisanship

    Social Media ‘Echo Chambers’ Reinforce Political Partisanship

    A recent study by researchers from Aalto University, the University of Helsinki and Qatar Computing Research Institute confirms the existence of echo chambers on Twitter. “An echo chamber exists if the leaning of the content received by Twitter users is in part with the leaning of the content they share,” co-author Aristides Gionis, a professor… Read More

  • Study.com Praxis Scholarship – $500 – Apply by April 1

    Study.com Praxis Scholarship – $500 – Apply by April 1

    If you plan on taking the Praxis examinations, here’s an opportunity to win a scholarship about your educational career journey. [divider] Eligibility: Applicants must: Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Plan on taking the Praxis by April 1st, 2019. Not be a previous Study.com Praxis Scholarship winner. How to Apply for the Study.com TExES Scholarship:… Read More

  • Study.com TEAS Scholarship – $500 – Apply by April 1

    Study.com TEAS Scholarship – $500 – Apply by April 1

    Are you taking the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)? Write about your goals for taking this exam for a chance to win! [divider] Eligibility: Applicants must: Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Plan on taking the TEAS by April 1st, 2019. Not be a previous Study.com TEAS Scholarship winner. How to Apply for the… Read More

  • Study.com TExES Scholarship – $500 – Apply by April 1

    Study.com TExES Scholarship – $500 – Apply by April 1

    If you are planning on taking the TExES tests, this is the scholarship for you! [divider] Eligibility: Applicants must: Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Plan on taking the TExES by April 1st, 2019. Not be a previous Study.com TExES Scholarship winner. How to Apply for the Study.com TExES Scholarship: Fill out the scholarship application… Read More

  • Smartphone Reader Takes Guessing Out of Infection Diagnosis

    Smartphone Reader Takes Guessing Out of Infection Diagnosis

    Researchers at Washington State University have developed a low-cost, pocket-sized laboratory that works nearly as well as clinical laboratories to detect common viral and bacterial infections. “This smartphone reader has the potential to improve access and speed up healthcare delivery,” Lei Li, assistant professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at WSU and… Read More

  • Student Adapts Gaming Technology to Simulate ‘Violent Fluid Flows’

    Student Adapts Gaming Technology to Simulate ‘Violent Fluid Flows’

    A student at the University of Manchester has used computer gaming technology to develop software capable of generating large-scale engineering simulations. These simulations could help the world meet its growing need for renewable energy. “The original motivations for this project come from the fact that with the renewable energy demands over recent years, a proportion… Read More

  • Montana Capital Scholarship Program – $1,000 – Apply by December 1, 2019

    Montana Capital Scholarship Program – $1,000 – Apply by December 1, 2019

    Write about your future career and educational goals for a chance to win this scholarship! Eligibility: Must be an undergraduate student Must be enrolled in a higher education institute in the US Must have a 3.0 GPA and above (unofficial or official transcript must be submitted) Must complete our scholarship application and essay (400-600 word… Read More

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