Newswise Feature Channel: STEM Education

The Perfect Match: UTSW Students Open Envelopes to Residency Futures

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:50:56 EST

Cheers abounded as 222 UT Southwestern students, surrounded by friends and family, proudly showed off their matches with more than 80 residency programs across the U.S. After graduating in May, they will be heading to prestigious hospitals across the country, including Massachusetts General, Johns Hopkins, UCSF, and Northwestern.

Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine 'Match Day' Leads to Residencies

Hackensack Meridian Health — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:00:39 EST

Students from an expected class of 136 graduates discover the destination for residencies

DOE's Office of Science Is Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2025 Undergraduate Internships

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:50:26 EST

Applications are currently being accepted for the Fall 2025 term of two undergraduate internship programs offered by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science: the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program and the Community College Internships (CCI) program. The application deadline is May 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

Considering Community Colleges: A Viable Alternative for High School Seniors

Community College Baccalaureate Association — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:00:23 EST

High school seniors across the nation are spending anxious weeks waiting to hear if they have received admission into the state university or college of theirchoice. Unfortunately, most students and parents will be disappointed and struggle to decide what to do next.

GW College of Professional Studies Supports Federal Workforce Amid Downsizing with Tuition Discounts and Career Pivot Webinar

George Washington University — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:20:24 EST

As the federal workforce faces reductions due to the administration's downsizing efforts, the George Washington University College of Professional Studies (CPS) is stepping up to support affected... ...

Workshops at the Museum to Train Tomorrow's Doctors

Universite de Montreal — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:40:44 EST

A project led by Universite de Montreal in collaboration with the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and Culture Trois-Rivieres enriches medical students' training, so as to enhance patient care.

GW Trachtenberg School Launches New Scholarship Alongside Environmental And Energy Study Institute

George Washington University — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:45:09 EST

Amelia Lindsay-Kaufman First Recipient of the Environmental and Energy Study Institute Graduate Fellowship

Orthopaedic Surgery Trends in Gender Diversity

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:05:21 EST

Despite the rising number of female medical students, a new study presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), revealed that the rate of female representation in orthopaedics has increased at a statistically significantly lower rate compared to other medical specialties.

Scholars Accused of Sexual Misconduct Are Cited Less After Allegations Come to Light

University of California San Diego — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:40:25 EST

Scholars accused of sexual misconduct saw a significant decline in citations within three years of public allegations, reveals a new study from the University of California San Diego Rady School of Management.

TRIO's Talent Search Building Robotics Into After-School Programming

University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:00:48 EST

If you build it, opportunity will come. In an effort to introduce computer science and engineering concepts to more students, Educational Talent Search, a TRIO program through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is building VEX Robotics into after-school programming at three Lincoln high schools.

Walker Foundation Donates $1.5 Million to Endow UA Little Rock School of Nursing Center for Simulation Innovation Director Position

University of Arkansas at Little Rock — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:50:00 EST

Amid a growing national shortage of nurses, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $1.5 million donation from the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation to create an endowed directorship for the School of Nursing's Center for Simulation Innovation. This generous gift will provide additional resources to support nursing education and help strengthen the pipeline of skilled healthcare professionals in Arkansas.

Nebraska Engineering Creates Dual Degree Program with Nebraska Wesleyan

University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:00:03 EST

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering and Nebraska Wesleyan University are partnering on a program to enable students to earn bachel

SMU Researcher Awarded $14 Million Grant to Improve Math Learning Loss Nationwide, Setting SMU Record for Highest Single Award Total

Southern Methodist University — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:40:28 EST

The five-year project will provide support to 4th and 5th graders in rural settings and out-of-school programs across the United States.

GW College of Professional Studies Announces Partnerships with ISC2 and ISACA to Enhance IT and Cybersecurity Education

George Washington University — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:20:11 EST

The George Washington University College of Professional Studies is proud to announce strategic partnerships with ISC2 and ISACA, two globally recognized nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing IT and cybersecurity expertise.

Hunt School of Dental Medicine Inaugural Class Members Clinch Elite Residencies

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:20:25 EST

The students will begin their first day in their respective programs July 1 at prestigious residency and graduate programs across the nation, including Yale University, Rutgers University, the University of Washington, One Brooklyn Health, and the University of Oklahoma.

SMU Professor Minjun Kim Named National Academy of Inventors Senior Member

Southern Methodist University — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:10:52 EST

MinJun Kim, Robert C. Womack Endowed Chair Professor in Engineering at SMU, has been named a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).

UWF Usha Kundu, MD College of Health Adds New Respiratory Therapy Program

University of West Florida — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:00:12 EST

The University of West Florida's Usha Kundu, MD College of Health has expanded its offerings by adding a new respiratory therapy program to its catalog. Only the third of its kind in the state of Florida and one of a select few nationwide, the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a specialization in Respiratory Therapy (BSHS-RT) is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills to meet the growing demand for respiratory care professionals.

Two Michigan Engineering Researchers Named 2025 Sloan Research Fellows

University of Michigan — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:30:35 EST

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has awarded Sloan Research Fellowships to two computer engineers from the University of Michigan's College of Engineering: Thatchaphol Saranurak and Andrew Owens.

UA Little Rock Secures $4.65 Million Grant to Advance Cybersecurity Education

University of Arkansas at Little Rock — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:30:41 EST

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock continues to strengthen its position as a national leader in cybersecurity education with the award of a $4.65 million grant to expand cybersecurity learning opportunities nationwide.

Gamified Building Sites Provide Safer, More Accessible Learning Opportunities for UniSA Students

University of South Australia — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:25:51 EST

Construction education is being transformed with immersive virtual learning environments, allowing University of South Australia students to safely and freely navigate building sites and connect theory to practice.