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A new fellowship program just gave 176 college students from across America the chance to work alongside Nobel Prize-winning scientists for nine weeks. The inaugural Cech Fellows will conduct real research at 131 top labs this summer.
College students from Chandigarh University just earned official NASA recognition for discovering two new asteroids. Their achievement puts India on the map in global space research and shows what young minds can accomplish with the right tools and determination.
Two UC Davis professors who were first-generation college students are proving that the right mentors can transform scientific careers. Their groundbreaking research is now helping fight autism and climate change.
Nigeria has distributed $109 million to help 800,000 students afford college since May 2024. The program pays tuition directly to schools and gives students monthly living expenses so no one misses out on education due to poverty.
After methane gas was detected at a girls' school in Ogun State, Nigeria, officials swiftly relocated hundreds of students to safety while scientists investigate the natural phenomenon. The quick response shows how seriously the government takes student safety.
When college students overdose, their roommates often hesitate to call 911 for fear of disciplinary action. A new California law written by students themselves now guarantees treatment before punishment.
College students at UC Berkeley are putting their phones away at parties to fight digital overload. The student-led movement is helping young people reclaim their attention and build deeper friendships.
Commonwealth University-Mansfield students presented original research spanning forensic science to sustainable tourism at their 16th annual academic showcase. The event brought together oral presentations, visual art exhibits, and student-composed music performances.
Samuel Obiri Yeboah went from student representative in Ghana to leading thousands of Ghanaian students across the UK, turning education into a platform for national development. His journey shows how one leader's commitment to service over status is creating pathways for the next generation of African changemakers.
Penn State Greater Allegheny celebrated over 200 students at their annual Evening of Excellence, recognizing academic achievement and campus leadership. The tradition, started by alumni in 1983, continues to spotlight students who excel both in and out of the classroom.
College students turned Houston's Ellington Field into an airborne classroom this June, flying on NASA research planes to study Earth's atmosphere. The program puts future scientists in the sky alongside real climate missions.
Southwestern University earned a spot in a prestigious national network dedicated to helping first-generation college students succeed. The Texas school joins 489 institutions working to transform support for students who are the first in their families to attend college.
A NASA planetary scientist who worked on Mars missions joined hundreds of families at Empire Elementary for an evening of rocket launches, student innovation, and hands-on science. The Carson City school has earned Nevada's highest STEM designation for three years running.
Akshay Parasuraman, a fifth grader from St. Rose Elementary, has advanced to the state finals of Louisiana's Students of the Year Program through dedication, community service, and a passion for helping animals. He dreams of becoming an animal scientist to protect creatures affected by human activity.
Over 1,500 students across Maine and New Hampshire spent fall 2025 observing changing leaves in their schoolyards, contributing real data to NASA's climate research. Their observations now help scientists worldwide understand how ecosystems respond to our changing climate.
Two Amarillo students studying animal science at Oklahoma State University earned prestigious scholarships as part of a record $1.8 million awarded to agriculture students. One student also earned membership in the nation's oldest collegiate honor society.
A student searching for ancient plants in Canada's Dinosaur Provincial Park discovered a perfectly preserved dragonfly wing from the age of dinosaurs. This 75-million-year-old fossil fills a massive gap in scientific knowledge and reveals how prehistoric skies teemed with life.
More than 750 students gathered in Gbarnga for Liberia's first student-led chemistry symposium, showcasing hands-on science projects from water purification to sustainable agriculture. Teacher Adam Jarto Kallon organized the historic event to help students move beyond textbooks and apply science to real-world problems.
Fullerton College just celebrated its 69th annual ceremony recognizing outstanding students who excelled in academics, competition, personal growth, and community service. Two exceptional students earned the top honor of Distinguished Student of the Year.
High school scientists in Prince William County are tackling everything from smartphone addiction to sepsis detection with award-winning innovations. Five grand prize projects are now headed to the international science fair in May.
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