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Asian Development Bank Emphasizes Digital Transformation as New Foundation for Growth in Asia and the Pacific

Asian Development Bank Emphasizes Digital Transformation as New Foundation for Growth in Asia and the Pacific

Asian Development Bank Emphasizes Digital Transformation as New Foundation for Growth in Asia and the Pacific

U.S. Department of Energy Offers Scholarships for Environmental Management STEM Students

U.S. Department of Energy Offers Scholarships for Environmental Management STEM Students

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) is offering the Success Through Academic Research Scholarship (STARS) program for undergraduate students. This program aims to provide financial support and hands-on experience to students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields that align with EM's research and operational needs. Key areas of focus include Soil & Groundwater, Deactivation & Decommissioning, Tank Waste, Robotics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Advanced Manufacturing. Participants in the STARS program will receive financial aid for up to two years for their undergraduate degree, with an option for two additional years if they pursue a master's degree. The scholarship includes tuition support, a stipend, an education allowance, and a stipend for summer internships. These internships will be conducted under the guidance of mentors at EM headquarters, field offices, or DOE national laboratories,...

Howard Community College Launches Engineering Innovation Center with $3.9 Million Donation, Student Secures Patent

Howard Community College Launches Engineering Innovation Center with $3.9 Million Donation, Student Secures Patent

Howard Community College (HCC) in Columbia, Maryland, has announced the establishment of the Thomas P. Clement Center for Engineering Innovation (TPCCEI). This initiative was made possible by over $3.9 million in donations from inventor Thomas P. Clement and artist Wonsook Kim, through the T&W Foundation. The announcement coincides with a significant achievement: HCC student Troy Murray has received a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for his first invention, a hospital bedside storage device. The T&W Foundation has pledged $1.425 million over the next five years to support the TPCCEI, building on a previous $2.5 million donation in 2024, which was the largest single gift in the college's history. In recognition of this commitment, Howard Hall has been renamed T&W Foundation Hall. Dr. Ghazanfer Bozai, Professor and Department Head of Engineering at HCC, will serve as the Center’s Founding Director. The TPCCEI will expand the Creativity, Ideation, and Innovation Workshop, which has already se...

CoolIT Systems' Technology Powers El Capitan Supercomputer, Highlighting Advancements in Data Center Cooling

CoolIT Systems' Technology Powers El Capitan Supercomputer, Highlighting Advancements in Data Center Cooling

CoolIT Systems, a company specializing in direct liquid cooling, has been instrumental in powering the El Capitan supercomputer, which is currently ranked as the number one supercomputer globally. This achievement underscores the critical role of advanced cooling infrastructure in supporting high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. Modern data centers are facing unprecedented rack heat densities, with GPU clusters pushing well past 100kW, a significant increase from the 5kW to 10kW per rack that traditional cooling systems were designed to handle. CoolIT Systems' technology, which includes cold plates for CPUs and GPUs, coolant distribution units, rack manifolds, and integrated cooling loops, is designed to meet these extreme thermal demands. Their manufacturing process incorporates AI-driven optical screening, robotic automation, and 100% leak testing, ensuring reliability in deployments that operate under intense thermal load conditions. This focus on robust and effici...

Tuskegee University Implements Dress Code Banning Durags and Bonnets, Citing Workforce Preparation

Tuskegee University Implements Dress Code Banning Durags and Bonnets, Citing Workforce Preparation

Tuskegee University, a private historically Black institution in Alabama, has implemented a new dress code for its students, prohibiting the wearing of durags and bonnets in classrooms and public spaces on campus. The policy also extends to other non-religious or non-medically required head coverings, as well as revealing clothing and bedroom shoes. According to Tuskegee President Dr. Mark A. Brown, the new rules are intended to prepare students for the workforce by emphasizing professional presentation. Brown stated that employers are less forgiving of presentation, and students need to practice making a dynamic first impression. The policy has generated national discussion, with critics arguing it polices cultural hair coverings and perpetuates anti-Black stereotypes, while the university maintains it is for student success.

Jackson State University Pursues Top-Tier Research Status to Boost Funding and National Reputation

Jackson State University Pursues Top-Tier Research Status to Boost Funding and National Reputation

Jackson State University (JSU) is actively pursuing the designation of a top-tier research institution, a status that would significantly enhance its ability to attract faculty, students, and federal grants, while expanding its national reputation. This ambition is exemplified by projects like Professor Kamal Ali's team developing tiny sensors for oyster shells to collect environmental data, part of the Mississippi Based RESTORE Act Center of Excellence (MBRACE). JSU is one of 14 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that launched the Association of HBCU Research Institutions in April, aiming to compete for larger grants and expand campus programs with support from institutions like Harvard University. Currently, Howard University is the only HBCU with this top research status. To achieve this designation, JSU needs to spend at least $50 million annually on research and development and award a minimum of 70 research doctorates, according to the American Council on Education. In 2023, JSU spe...

UALR and NYITCOM at A-State Launch Accelerated 7-Year Medical Degree Pathway

UALR and NYITCOM at A-State Launch Accelerated 7-Year Medical Degree Pathway

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) has partnered with the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) to create an accelerated seven-year medical degree pathway. This program will allow students to earn a bachelor's degree from UALR and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from NYITCOM in a condensed timeframe. Up to 10 students annually will be admitted through a joint admissions process, primarily targeting students in UALR's Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, particularly those studying biology, chemistry, physics, and math. Current UALR freshmen and sophomores are eligible to apply, with juniors considered on a case-by-case basis. A significant aspect of this pathway is the potential for conditional admission without requiring the traditional Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), placing greater emphasis on sustained academic performance in rigorous science coursework. The fi...

Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Secures $1.9 Million for URI Cybersecurity Scholarship Program

Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Secures $1.9 Million for URI Cybersecurity Scholarship Program

The Rhode Island Congressional Delegation, including U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed, and Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo, announced $1.9 million in federal funding for the University of Rhode Island (URI). This funding, awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), will support scholarships for high-achieving students with limited financial means pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity. The initiative aims to address the growing need for a stronger cybersecurity workforce in the face of evolving cyber threats and the increased adoption of AI technologies. Representative Magaziner, a member of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Subcommittee on the House Homeland Security Committee, emphasized the importance of providing opportunities for all students interested in cybersecurity, regardless of their financial background. The program will offer scholarships covering unmet financial needs up to $20,000 per year for up to five years to thirty scholars, along with faculty ...

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OpenAI to give Ohio college, tech students AI tools through development deal

OpenAI to give Ohio college, tech students AI tools through development deal

OpenAI will give college students $100 in credits for AI tools as part of a deal to lease energy from a massive data center in Pike County.

University of Kentucky Professor Robin Cooper Honored with Great Teacher Award for Real-World Science Application

University of Kentucky Professor Robin Cooper Honored with Great Teacher Award for Real-World Science Application

Dr. Robin Cooper, a professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Kentucky, has been recognized with a Great Teacher Award by the University of Kentucky Alumni Association. This award, established in 1961, is the longest-running recognition program at the university for accomplished educators. Dr. Cooper, who has been a faculty member since 1996 and serves as the director of undergraduate studies for neuroscience, was nominated by a student. His teaching philosophy emphasizes connecting classroom lessons in physiology and neurobiology to real-world applications, clinical practice, and research breakthroughs. He actively engages students in hands-on laboratory research and practical demonstrations, fostering a deeper understanding of scientific principles. Dr. Cooper has also co-authored over 60 peer-reviewed papers with undergraduate students and is involved in initiatives to improve STEM education in Kentucky, including the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and a global 'Citizen Scien...

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Delivers Keynote at Morris Brown College Pinning Ceremony

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Delivers Keynote at Morris Brown College Pinning Ceremony

U.S. Congresswoman Nikema Williams, representing Georgia’s 5th Congressional District, served as the keynote speaker at Morris Brown College’s annual Pinning Ceremony. This event officially welcomed the newest students, the Class of 2030, into the Morris Brown community. The ceremony was part of a New Student Orientation week that included academic sessions, professional etiquette training, an organization fair, and visits to historical sites like Big Bethel AME Church, where the college was founded in 1881. Morris Brown College holds historical significance as the first college in Georgia owned and operated by African Americans. The orientation concluded with a worship service and the annual Wolverine Walk, preparing students for the start of classes.

UC-Berkeley Math Professor Criticizes Declining Student Standards, Blames Removal of Standardized Testing

UC-Berkeley Math Professor Criticizes Declining Student Standards, Blames Removal of Standardized Testing

Zvezdelina Stankova, a professor of mathematics at UC Berkeley, has publicly criticized the declining academic standards at the university, stating that a significant portion of her calculus students lack fundamental math skills, including fractions and basic algebra. She reports that office hours, intended for discussing advanced calculus concepts, are now frequently spent on remedial mathematics typically taught in middle school. Stankova attributes this decline to the removal of standardized testing requirements for admissions. She notes that while a diagnostic exam before 2020 showed 71% of Calculus I students were prepared, this figure dropped to 44% between 2021 and 2023. By 2022-23, over one-third of calculus students exhibited severe math deficits, with zero being the most common score on the diagnostic exam. Stankova, who founded the Berkeley Math Circle and a local math olympiad, is among thousands of faculty members advocating for the reinstatement of SAT and ACT scores in admissions.