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A Middle School Start
For some students, plans to attend college take shape during high school. But according to researchers, high school can be too late to start planning -- financially and academically. A new study released by the Urban Institute today, available on its website at 10 a.m., identifies new ways to help make middle schoolers and their families aware of their financial aid options, letting them know that college can be a reality for those who might think they can't afford it.
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Can Fuel-economy Standards Save the Climate?
Arthur Van Benthem of the Wharton School co-authors an article about reducing carbon emissions.
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New Study Finds Link Between Fracking and Poor Health in PA
Reynold Panettieri of the Perelman School of Medicine says, “We believe the collective exposure to hydraulic fracturing could increase hospitalizations.”
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Audio: Is Your Surgeon Listening to Metallica? Possibly.
Scott Levin of the Perelman School of Medicine reveals one song he listens to while performing surgery.
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Teens Interested in Pursuing Career in Veterinary Medicine Participate in Program on Univ. of Pennsylvania’s Campus
Nicole Wyre of the School of Veterinary Medicine and the Summer Vets summer camp for high school students are highlighted.
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Antiskimming Software
Are you reading closely? Chances are you’re not. Web traffic analyses of online publications show most readers scroll only part of the way through a story before disappearing. Maybe you’re off to a new story, the comments section or a different website altogether. But what if, in tomorrow’s edition, we used that traffic data to call on you in front of all of our readers? That’s the idea behind ForClass, a student engagement platform that aims to stop students from skimming through reading assignments. Skimming is “human nature,” said Jeffrey S.
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3 Ways a Thaw in U.S.- Iran Relations Could Affect American Colleges
The nuclear accord announced on Tuesday among Iran, the United States, and five other countries faces political hurdles before becoming a done deal. But the possibility of a warmer relationship between America and Iran after more than 30 years of animosity will very likely benefit fledgling efforts to develop links in higher education. Several factors fuel hopes for an academic détente between the United States and Iran.
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50 Groundbreaking Scientists Who Are Changing the Way We See the World
Scott Barry Kaufman of the School of Arts & Sciences is highlighted for his work on how human intelligence is measured.
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Audio: When Weed Is the Cure: A Doctor’s Case for Medical Marijuana
David Casarett of the Perelman School of Medicine is interviewed about the use of medical marijuana and his new book, Stoned: A Doctor’s Case for Medical Marijuana.
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Pornography Foes: Make This a Health Issue
Mary Anne Layden of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on pornography as a public health issue.