Natalie Colarossi

  • Understanding Why So Few Community College Transfer Students Graduate With Bachelor’s Degree

    Understanding Why So Few Community College Transfer Students Graduate With Bachelor’s Degree

    Transfering from a community college to a senior college often comes with a unique set of challenges. More than 30 percent of U.S. students begin their post-secondary studies at a community college, and while more than eight in 10 students intend to earn a bachelor’s degree, only 17 percent will have obtained one after six… Read More

  • The Key to Success for Minority and Women Ph.D. Students iIn STEM

    The Key to Success for Minority and Women Ph.D. Students iIn STEM

    Women and minorities, unfortunately, continue to be underrepresented in STEM fields. To understand the underlying factors leading to such disparities, a group of researchers from UC Berkeley, UCLA, Stanford and the California Institute of Technology looked at how gender, race and ethnicity could impact a doctoral student’s success by measuring differences in publication rates between… Read More

  • TUN Student Spotlight: Central Michigan U Student Builds Greenhouse for Orphans

    TUN Student Spotlight: Central Michigan U Student Builds Greenhouse for Orphans

    Taylor Crowley, an environmental studies major from Central Michigan University, enhanced her learning in a rather unconventional way — working under the blistering Belizean sun to help construct a greenhouse for orphaned girls to grow food. Crowley spent six weeks in the often 100-degree heat of San Ignacio, Belize, in order to use her studies… Read More

  • Trees Fight Back Against the Impacts of Climate Change

    Trees Fight Back Against the Impacts of Climate Change

    Hurricanes are known for tearing away the limbs and leaves of trees, but some species are able to combat this damage by growing replacement leaves optimized for greater survival, according to a new study. In the study, researchers from Clemson University focused on the tropical dry forests in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria — the… Read More

  • Traveling to Chicago on a Student Budget

    Traveling to Chicago on a Student Budget

    As the third largest city in the United States, Chicago boasts an eclectic culture and endless things to do. The city is situated on Lake Michigan and is home to lively beaches, gorgeous art and architecture, and a variety of universities and colleges — making it an ideal spot to visit as a student. Here… Read More

  • How Educators Can Promote Inclusivity for Black Women in STEM

    How Educators Can Promote Inclusivity for Black Women in STEM

    Women make up just one-quarter of the U.S. workforce in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The number is even lower for women of color — fewer than 1 in 10 women of color are employed scientists and engineers, according to a report by the National Science Foundation. There is a national… Read More

  • New Initiative May Give Women More Power in U.S. National Security And Foreign Policy

    New Initiative May Give Women More Power in U.S. National Security And Foreign Policy

    The representation of women in both the U.S. military and government has been increasing in recent years, but there is still a long way to go in order to reach true equality. Currently, women make up only 18 percent of the officer corps and 4 percent of the enlisted forces in the U.S. military and… Read More

  • A Broke Student’s Travel Guide to St. Augustine, Florida

    A Broke Student’s Travel Guide to St. Augustine, Florida

    When the average traveler visits Florida, it’s usually to soak up the sun in one of the top three destinations: Miami, Orlando or Key West. But the real gem of this peninsula state lies in a Spanish-infused city called St. Augustine. St. Augustine is an exquisite place to visit for multiple reasons: its position on… Read More

  • Uneven Sea Level Rise Is Driven by Climate Change, New Study Proves

    Uneven Sea Level Rise Is Driven by Climate Change, New Study Proves

    Climate change, driven by humans, plays a significant role in the pattern of uneven sea level rise, according to a new study funded by the National Science Foundation, the NASA Sea Level Change Team and the U.S. Department of Energy. Using two different climate models, the researchers found that climate change could be attributed to… Read More

  • Traveling to Spain on a Student Budget

    Traveling to Spain on a Student Budget

    Spain is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, and anyone with a love for travel should consider visiting its vibrant and historic communities. But traveling around Spain can be quite different depending on where you are regionally. From north to south, the country can differ widely in its terrain, history, culture and… Read More

  • Ireland on a Budget: Cheap Flights, Budget Eats, Nightlife & Sightseeing

    Ireland on a Budget: Cheap Flights, Budget Eats, Nightlife & Sightseeing

    Traveling to Ireland as a college student is a wonderful experience for any length of time. The country is rich with impressive green landscapes, welcoming people, and an incredibly fun culture — and it’s not even that expensive. During my sophomore year of college, I was able to travel to Ireland for five days and… Read More

  • Workforce Discrimination Continues to Repress Transgender Americans

    Workforce Discrimination Continues to Repress Transgender Americans

    November 20th marks the 19th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, a celebration to honor the memory of trans individuals who have lost their lives to prejudice and hatred. In the spirit of that reflection, a conversation about transgender discrimination in our country — particularly within the workplace — is an important one to have. Despite… Read More

  • Youth Culture Could Change Stigma of Mental Illness

    Youth Culture Could Change Stigma of Mental Illness

    Depression in young people, both adolescents and college students, is on the increase. Unfortunately, many of them remain undiagnosed and untreated. This is largely due to the stigma associated with mental illness. Recognizing the need to address this, the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health launched a campaign to promote community engagement with mental… Read More

  • My One-Week Adventure in Italy on a Budget

    My One-Week Adventure in Italy on a Budget

    While studying abroad during my sophomore year of college, I was fortunate enough to embark on a week-long trip to Italy with some of my closest friends. We visited four places — Florence, Naples, Sorrento and Pompeii — in seven days, and enjoyed one of the most exciting weeks of our European experience. From bustling… Read More

  • New Green Energy Solution Could Create 22,000 US Jobs

    New Green Energy Solution Could Create 22,000 US Jobs

    Replacing coal with a green technology that uses biomass and carbon capture and storage technologies could create 22,000 new jobs in the U.S. by 2050, according to a new study led by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis. These new jobs will be in forestry and transportation, they say. In addition, the researchers believe… Read More

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