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Renewable Energy Crosses Party Lines, Unites Americans
Last month’s Ford-Kavanaugh hearing is yet another example of how partisan this country has become in recent years. Considering this political climate where Republicans and Democrats are sharply divided — seemingly on all key issues — is it possible for Americans to come together on any single issue? It doesn’t seem likely, but researchers from… Read More
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Why Food Can Taste Different Through VR
Our five senses come into play when we taste food. The ambience is important too. Most of us would agree that grabbing a quick burger at the local diner is not quite the same as enjoying steak frites at an upscale French restaurant. That our environment influences our food taste is driven home by a… Read More
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You’re Not Alone: Mental Illness is Widespread at Universities
The mental health of college students, worldwide, is at risk. Thirty-five percent of freshmen in a new study carried out by the American Psychological Association (APA) reported having symptoms of a mental health disorder, including major depression, generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. The researchers analyzed data involving nearly 14,000 students from 19 colleges in… Read More
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How to Start a Scholarship Program
Embarking on the noble journey of starting a scholarship fund is a powerful way to impact lives and leave a lasting legacy. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the critical aspects of creating a scholarship fund, from determining the right amount to ensuring your investment aligns seamlessly with your values and vision. Our 12-point… Read More
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9 Great Reasons for Brands to Sponsor Scholarships
*Updated June 11, 2021 U.S. student debt is at a record high, hitting $1.6 trillion in 2019. About 44 million students borrow to pay for college, with the average undergrad borrowing about $30,000. So, students desperately need help paying for college. Brands can help students through a scholarship program. There are so many reasons for… Read More
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24 Esports Scholarships for Gamers
Many colleges and universities across the country are recruiting top gamers just as they recruit players for other sports. According to the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE), there are currently more than 170 member schools, more than 5,000 esports student-athletes, and $16 million in esports scholarships. So, if you are an avid gamer and… Read More
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Innovative Water-Splitting Technique Boosts Solar Fuel
A team of researchers from the University of Exeter has developed a method to produce hydrogen, which can be used as a fuel, by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen, using just sunlight. Hydrogen fuel produced in this manner has many advantages. It is pure and inexpensive. It is also renewable with zero carbon emissions,… Read More
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Can Walls Be Smart, Really?
The walls around us everywhere don’t merit much thought, usually. But our run-of-the-mill walls will no longer serve merely as a room divider, not if a team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Disney Research has anything to do with it. The researchers have figured out a way to convert ordinary walls into… Read More
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Study Proves MIT Device Can Extract Water From Dry Air
In recent field tests, MIT researchers have proven that their new device can indeed pull water from desert air. This new device, powered by sunlight, would be a godsend to areas with hot arid climate and drought-stricken regions around the world once the researchers scale up their technology. The study is published in the journal… Read More
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Earwig’s Wings Inspire 3D Origami-Like Structures
Inspired by the wings of an earwig, which open and fold like an origami, researchers from ETH Zurich, Switzerland, and Purdue University have developed a 3D structure that operates on the same principle. This breakthrough, according to the researchers, has real world applications, even in space. Led by Jakob Faber, a postdoctoral scientist at ETH’s… Read More
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Mining the Moon for Water to Generate Rocket Fuel
Imagine if the moon could generate all of the fuel for future space exploration. Well, that is part of the plan to mine the moon for water, a new mission for Dr. Philip (Phil) Metzger, a planetary scientist with the Florida Space Institute (FSI) at the University of Central Florida, and Julie Brisset, a research… Read More
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Sarah Lawrence Student Club Funds New Scholarships for First Time
A student-run investment club at Sarah Lawrence College, New York, has just funded two scholarships for the first time. It’s always encouraging to hear about students helping other students, but this story from Sarah Lawrence College in New York is especially heartwarming during this holiday season. The investment club Gryphon Capital Management was founded in… Read More
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Working in the USA with M-1 Student Visa
Unlike students with F-1 visas who may be eligible to work during their program of study under certain conditions, students with M-1 visas are not allowed to work on or off campus while they are pursuing their program of study. Students with M-1 visas are also restricted when it comes to practical training. While students… Read More
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Working in the USA with F-1 Student Visa
Students with an F-1 student visa should not commence work, either on or off campus, without first consulting their designated school official (DSO). Authorization to work is required either from the DSO or the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If you work without authorization, you will violate the terms of your F-1 student visa… Read More
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University of Arkansas’ First Blockchain Hackathon Surpasses Expectations
Image – Courtesy of the Sam M. Walton College of Business Where was the cotton grown in the jeans you are wearing? Where was the chicken raised that you will use in that grilled chicken salad tonight? Answers to both questions can readily be had through the use of blockchain, as students quickly discovered at… Read More
