Mastery Academics A new national survey found that teens are so troubled by their smartphone addiction that they want to reduce their screen time. The 46-question survey, conducted by Screen Education with support from EMI Research Solutions and Stark Statistical Consulting, found that 65% of teens surveyed wish they were better able to self-limit the… Continue reading Survey: 65% of teens wish they could curb their smartphone use
Category: Science
Research reveals boys’ interest in STEM careers declining; girls’ interest unchanged
Year two of Junior Achievement & EY survey of 13-17-year olds shows how teens' career ambitions, educational priorities and economic outlook have significantly shifted in one year
6 scholars awarded for improving health in their communities
The American Heart Association awards financial scholarships to six students who are working to improve the health and well-being of their community or college campus.
Women driving N. Texas research seek sustainable solutions for urban living
Three Texas A&M women driving agricultural and ecological research in North Texas seek new solutions for sustainable urban and suburban living in 2018.
Texas A&M At SXSW: Experience Aggie innovation, research at the ‘Discovery Lounge’
From Texas A&M University Texas A&M University’s innovation, discovery. and global impact will be on full display during SXSW at the Discovery Lounge in the Courtyard Marriott’s Brazos Ballroom on March 13. Texas A&M’s participation in SXSW in 2018 will showcase faculty expertise and generate brand impressions with a global audience of 280,000 attendees in… Continue reading Texas A&M At SXSW: Experience Aggie innovation, research at the ‘Discovery Lounge’
Irish potato famine – Could it happen again?
History lessons and the science of farming systems
Study of elite NBA players re-affirms positive impact of playing multiple youth sports
Courtesy of UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Oakland Oakland, CA – A study by UCSF Benioff's Children’s Hospitals sports medicine researchers finds that among elite NBA athletes, those who participated in multiple sports in high school had fewer injuries and longer careers, on average, than players who played only basketball in their adolescence. The study, “The… Continue reading Study of elite NBA players re-affirms positive impact of playing multiple youth sports
