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Concordia Cancels Classes to Celebrate Student Research
Acts of Kindness3h ago

Concordia Cancels Classes to Celebrate Student Research

A Minnesota college put student achievement first by canceling all classes and practices for an entire day. Concordia College Moorhead dedicated the day to showcasing original research and creative work from students across every major.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Student Finds "Murder Muppet" Dinosaur in Forgotten Fossil
Innovation9h ago

Student Finds "Murder Muppet" Dinosaur in Forgotten Fossil

A badly crushed dinosaur skull dismissed as terrible turned out to be the only evidence of an ancient lineage that survived millions of years. A Virginia Tech student spent two years reconstructing the fossil and discovered a new species that's rewriting what we know about dinosaur evolution.

Science Daily3 min read
Nigeria Offers $40K Prizes for Top Student Research
SolutionsApr 1

Nigeria Offers $40K Prizes for Top Student Research

Nigeria just launched a national program offering prizes up to $40,000 for outstanding student research. The initiative aims to transform academic work from a graduation requirement into a celebrated driver of national progress.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Nearly 1,000 UMaine Students Showcase Research on April 17
InnovationMar 27

Nearly 1,000 UMaine Students Showcase Research on April 17

The University of Maine Student Symposium returns April 17 with nearly 1,000 students presenting everything from scientific inventions to musical performances. Community members can attend free, volunteer as judges, or donate food to local pantries while witnessing Maine's next generation of innovators.

Google News - School Innovation3 min read
Student Creates Nail Polish for Touchscreen-Friendly Nails
InnovationMar 24

Student Creates Nail Polish for Touchscreen-Friendly Nails

Long fingernails and touchscreens don't mix well, but one college student is changing that. Her conductive nail polish could finally let people with long nails tap their screens without reaching for a stylus.

Ars Technica Science2 min read
3 South African Teens Take Innovation to Global Science Stage
InnovationMar 20

3 South African Teens Take Innovation to Global Science Stage

Three Grade 10 students from South Africa are heading to Beijing to showcase groundbreaking research that could transform farming, clean up contaminated soil, and replace chemical food preservatives. Their work tackles real-world challenges with creativity and scientific rigor that impressed judges at Africa's largest youth science fair.

Google News - Africa Innovation3 min read
Singapore Teen Publishes Cancer Research at 16
Community HeroesMar 18

Singapore Teen Publishes Cancer Research at 16

A high school junior just became a published medical researcher, analyzing surgical techniques that could help liver cancer patients live longer. His work passed the same peer review process as professional scientists.

Google News - Education Milestone2 min read
UCF Student Research Week Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Community HeroesMar 11

UCF Student Research Week Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Over 1,000 students will showcase their research at UCF's Student Research Week March 23-27, marking two decades of turning undergraduate and graduate discoveries into career-launching moments. What started with 76 presentations in 2004 has grown into a university-wide celebration of innovation.

Google News - Student Achievement3 min read
Yale Student Discovers Tiniest Dust Around Dying Stars
InnovationMar 1

Yale Student Discovers Tiniest Dust Around Dying Stars

A college junior helped uncover dust grains a billion times smaller than a grain of sand swirling around a rare dying star system. The discovery shows how massive cosmic forces create some of the universe's smallest building blocks.

Google: James Webb telescope2 min read
153 Students Showcase Original Research at Maryland Fair
InnovationJan 22

153 Students Showcase Original Research at Maryland Fair

Middle and high schoolers across St. Mary's County presented 138 original science and engineering projects at one of the region's largest student research competitions. Winners will advance to compete at regional and potentially international science fairs.

Google News - School Innovation3 min read