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How Relationships Influence Students’ Decisions to Report Hazing on College Campuses
College students’ relationships with their campus community significantly influence their willingness to report hazing incidents, according to an eye-opening study from the University of Maine. Released during National Hazing Awareness Week, the research sheds light on key factors that encourage or deter students from coming forward. Lead author Devin Franklin, a doctoral student in higher…
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Unequal Access to Four-Year Colleges for Low-Income Students Revealed in New Study
A new study published in AERA Open has shed light on an alarming trend: the uneven distribution of four-year colleges that successfully enroll and graduate low-income students across the United States. Conducted by Becca Spindel Bassett, an assistant professor of higher education at the University of Arkansas, the study identifies just 91 “Equity Engines” out…
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New Study Unveils Disparities in Academic Advising and Its Impact on College Graduation Rates
White students visit academic advisers the least but gain the most academically in terms of GPA and graduation rates, a new study published in the journal Educational Researcher finds. In higher education, significant disparities exist between white and nonwhite students, with white students generally graduating faster and earning higher grades. While prior research indicates nonwhite…
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Study Warns New Tariff, Visa Policies Could Jeopardize US Higher Education
A new study from the University of California, San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy showcases how international education serves as a crucial counterbalance to the U.S. trade deficit, particularly with China. However, growing trade tensions and restrictive visa policies threaten to unravel these gains. The study, soon to be published in the Review…
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New Game Teaches Kids to Outsmart AI and Think Critically
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed an innovative game to teach children to identify and understand the limitations of artificial intelligence. The game, named AI Puzzlers, allows kids to solve reasoning puzzles that AI systems often fail, thus highlighting AI’s vulnerabilities and promoting critical thinking. The game focuses on ‘ARC’ puzzles, which are…
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Addressing Gender Inequality in Computer Science: New Study Uncovers Hidden Bias
A new study led by Samantha Kleinberg, the Farber Chair Professor of Computer Science at Stevens Institute of Technology, uncovers a disturbing trend that may explain the persistent gender gap in computer science. At the dawn of the computing era, women were pioneering the use of computational technology, often in roles considered secretarial. However, as…
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Impact of Tropical Cyclones on Education: New Study
New research led by Stanford University uncovers a significant yet often overlooked consequence of climate change: the disruption of educational opportunities in low- and middle-income countries following tropical cyclones. The findings, published April 29 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, demonstrate how these powerful storms impact school enrollment, particularly in areas unaccustomed…
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Call for Shared Educator Resources in Cybersecurity Education
The modern cybersecurity landscape demands professionals who are equipped with both technical prowess and social intelligence. In an article, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and Community College of Allegheny County have emphasized the importance of integrating technical and non-technical skills in cybersecurity education. Their findings are presented in the Proceedings of the 56th ACM Technical…
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New UT Study Calls for Expanding Tennessee’s Financial Education Program
A new study conducted by the University of Tennessee’s Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) is calling for significant changes to Tennessee’s high school financial education curriculum. This study suggests that the current half-semester credit be expanded to a full-year credit to give students the time needed to master essential financial skills. Implemented 15…
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Using AI for Individualized Math Support to Students
A new AI-based learning system developed by researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of Cologne is set to revolutionize math education by providing individualized support to schoolchildren. The innovative system, described in a study published in the journal Educational Studies in Mathematics, identifies students’ strengths and weaknesses in mathematics through…
