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Aspiring students set sights on engineering specializations, CS undergrads prepare to compete at ICPC

POSTED ON Aug 15, 2023

Elizabeth and Andrew Ghartey, twins from BASIS Mesa charter school in Mesa, have been admitted to the W.A. Franke Honors College at University of Arizona for their first year of college. Both are interested in pursuing engineering to prepare for careers in medicine

Florida High School Students Offered AI Coursework through University of Florida Program

POSTED ON Aug 14, 2023

This school year, high school students in Florida are being offered coursework on artificial intelligence (AI), thanks to a program developed by the University of Florida and Florida public school officials. The curriculum spans over three years and is

UC has high retention and graduation rates for first-generation undergraduates

POSTED ON Aug 10, 2023

During the fall semester of 2022, 37% of undergraduates at the University of California were first-generation college students. Among these students, the most popular majors were social sciences, life sciences, engineering, and computer science. As fres

University program maps research opportunities for undergrads

POSTED ON Aug 09, 2023

The Research Mentorship and Apprenticeship Program (Research-MAP) is a program for undergraduate students that provides professional development, research presentation experience, and funding for research assistantships. The program helps students connect with a fa

2023 WOC STEM Conference aims to close the gender gap in AI skills

POSTED ON Aug 08, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming prevalent in our lives, including in social media, healthcare, and e-commerce. To excel in AI, individuals need skills in programming languages such as Python, Java, and C++, machine learning (ML), data science

CSU receives “Movement Maker” award and appoints first Latina as Chancellor

POSTED ON Aug 07, 2023

The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Mildred García as the 11th chancellor of the California State University system. She is the first Latina appointed to oversee CSU's 23-campus system and is set to commence her tenure as Chan

On Campus: How Barbie has adapted to an ever-changing world and remains relevant across generations

POSTED ON Aug 04, 2023

Mattel's new diverse Barbie dolls include assistive devices like wheelchairs, hearing aids, and prosthetic legs. This year, they even introduced a doll representing people with Down syndrome. However, did you know that back in the late 1990s, Mattel col

A research vessel is set to offer students the chance to delve into careers in the field of ocean science

POSTED ON Aug 03, 2023

The University of South Florida (USF) has received the research vessel Western Flyer from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Operated by the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO), the ship will advance ocean science education through a yearlong program

Students showcase engineering skills, innovation, and sportsmanship

POSTED ON Aug 02, 2023

Recently, the 2023 Spaceport America Cup, an international rocketry competition in New Mexico, saw participation from over 5,000 students worldwide. Among them were students from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), who formed the Sun City Summit Rocket Team.

Summer Camp in Galveston, TX.

POSTED ON Aug 01, 2023

A group of students from various Texas universities attended the Innovation in Life Sciences Summer Camp in Galveston. The event aimed to equip students with tools to solve healthcare problems in a rapidly evolving environment. The camp featured session

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