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New Year’s Day: The BEYA STEM Conference Starts on February 13

POSTED ON Jan 01, 2025

January 1 heralds an exciting new chapter in global scientific innovation as we enter the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology! Building on the successes of the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements in 2019 and the Internatio

Scholarships, scholarships, and more scholarships

POSTED ON Jan 01, 2025

Research conducted recently shows that private scholarships greatly enhance graduation rates for minority students facing financial challenges. Unfortunately, these students receive a disproportionately small amount of private scholarships, accounting for only 11%

2025 has been designated as the Year of Quantum Science and Technology

POSTED ON Dec 31, 2024

The proclamation of 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology is a culmination of a multiyear effort led by an international coalition of scientific organizations. After Mexico proposed the initial idea during UNESCO's 42nd General

Scholarships, scholarships, scholarships

POSTED ON Dec 31, 2024

The National Society - Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarship opened for applications on November 1st.   Applications are currently being accepted for scholarship opportunities from both the DAR Scholarship and American Indians Committees.  T

Where are the jobs in quantum computing?

POSTED ON Dec 30, 2024

Two years ago, someone posted a question on a social networking forum focused on academic discussions about quantum computing, covering topics from hardware to algorithms. The individual, who had just finished 12th grade and was preparing for college, expressed

Save the Date for this 2025 SHPEreads Session

POSTED ON Dec 30, 2024

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) has announced that a #SHPEreads session has been rescheduled from December to January. The upcoming event will focus on a study exploring insights and implications for supporting Hispanic individuals in their

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe carries over 1.1 million names submitted by the public

POSTED ON Dec 27, 2024

This week, NASA's Sun and Space team announced on social media that the Parker Solar Probe made its closest-ever approach to the Sun. Nicola Fox, the associate administrator of NASA's Science Mission Directorate, shared a video online, stating: "Right now,

Essential Internships You Should Explore

POSTED ON Dec 27, 2024

If you're looking for an opportunity to jumpstart your career, consider applying for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Summer Pathways Student Trainee Internship. Submit your application soon, as the program will close once they recei

A modern approach to cybersecurity education

POSTED ON Dec 26, 2024

This week, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that it has invested nearly $15 million in four academic institutions to support cybersecurity scholarships. The recipients of these awards include grants from the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service pr

ASU has rolled out the Indigenous Health Research Dashboard

POSTED ON Dec 26, 2024

This online resource has been available since 2020 and offers a treasure trove of peer-reviewed studies tailored for researchers and tribal health professionals alike.  Under the leadership of Angela Gonzales, a proud member of the Hopi Tribe and an Arizona State

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