The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, the Pennsylvania State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) are working together to learn how to adapt the Meyerhoff Scholars Program at more universities.

A significantly greater number of students fail science, engineering and math courses that are taught lecture-style than fail in classes incorporating so-called active learning that expects them to participate in discussions and problem-solving beyond what they’ve memorized.

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Do you know what a PSM program is? If not—and if you hire scientists, engineers, or statisticians—you soon will, as more graduate programs earn the credential. In 1997, eight such programs existed; in 2013, more than 300 are available.

A growing partnership between the University of Michigan and a company in Dexter is a model for how university-to-business ties can produce significant mutual benefits.

Microfluidics “Lab on a Chip” takes first prize and $50,000 award in prototype category.

As the United States puts ever-greater emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to keep competitive in the global economy, schools are trying to figure out how to improve student learning in science.

Support for natural history – the study of organisms, how and where they live and how they interact with their environment – appears to be in steep decline in developed countries, according to Joshua Tewksbury, a University of Washington professor and WWF International scientist.

Indiana University Kokomo will be well represented at the IU Medical School this fall, filling nearly half the class in one program.

Genetics plays a role, but researchers say environment still key.