A group of teenagers in the Boston, Mass., area were scheduled to take time this summer exploring how the nanotechnology that makes iPods possible can be used to shut down cancer genes. The teens, high school sophomores and juniors, also tested local swimming waters for bacteria. They were part of a six week research internship
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Students from parts of the Caribbean and throughout the world might more easily move into careers that can enhance the natural environment and lead to advancements in healthcare and technology. Monster Worldwide, the global parent company for the monster.com employment site, announced scholarship winners in areas of Europe and Canada. The Society of Black Engineers
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There comes a time when a college student has to review their academic career and choose which of the many bachelor’s degree programs is right for them. Technically-minded individuals naturally gravitate towards disciplines like computer science, engineering or any of the other STEM professions. At the same time, those interested in socially progressive occupations may
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Water conservation and alternative energy aren’t only common 21st century phrases. People are more often making environmentally-friendly methods and materials a part of their everyday lives. Concerns about the environment can be seen in hybrid and electric vehicles and at residences and businesses that more often rely on solar power, as well as rain barrels
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Saving our environment is moving into the domain of big business. Recent reports project 800,000 new jobs created by 2012. Thanks to this someone has to educate this new workforce. So as colleges and vocational schools have math, literature and other kinds of teachers, environmental science teachers are starting to appear. These people can teach
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College and university campuses aren’t only teaching students about sustainability. They’re also going green. In addition to adding environmentally-friendly campus structures, farms, gardens, composting programs, and research centers, institutions of higher education reporting their greenhouse gas emissions and creating “Climate Action Plans”. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Education in June released an
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Some students want to attend an online college for the answers to the questions about life that they have always had. A strong and healthy sense of curiosity drives their passion for learning. For these students, an online degree in science is one of the best options to answer their current questions and keep them
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