Recently in the Education Category


May 6, 2013 5:45 PM |

Eugenie Scott to Retire From U.S. Center That Fights Antievolution Forces

Her successor at NCSE will become increasingly active in climate change debate
April 29, 2013 6:35 PM |

Italy Appoints New Research Minister

Female engineer handed job in broad coalition government
April 24, 2013 4:00 PM |

Letting in More Skilled Foreign Workers Could Discourage U.S. Talent, Report Argues

Authors hope to sway thinking in intensifying debate over U.S. immigration reform
April 19, 2013 4:30 PM |

Romania to Replace National Research Council After Mass Resignation

Council members step down to protest cuts in existing grants
April 18, 2013 2:00 PM |

A U.S. Makeover for STEM Education: What It Means for NSF and the Education Department

White House proposes lead roles—and more money—for two federal agencies to manage STEM education in priority areas
March 21, 2013 12:20 PM |

The Challenge of Scaling Up a Successful Teacher Training Program

How one university has wrestled with both internal and outside forces in replicating the UTeach model
March 18, 2013 9:31 AM |

HHMI Gives $22 Million to National Teaching Training Network

Grant will expand the number of universities following University of Texas approach to preparing science and math teachers
February 26, 2013 11:35 AM |

Scandals Envelop Two Russian Science Officials

Allegations of a falsified dissertation lead to departure of head of special science high school
February 21, 2013 4:15 PM |

Turkish Astrophysicist Faces Prison for Objecting to Headscarves

Rennan Pekunlu appealing 25-month sentence
February 13, 2013 5:30 PM |

Is Being NSF Director a Steppingstone Back to Academia?

Carnegie Mellon liked what Subra Suresh had done—at MIT
February 13, 2013 2:10 PM |

Universities See Progress in New Rules for Managing U.S. Research

OMB proposes modifications in how institutions can recover the cost of supporting federally funded research
February 12, 2013 11:55 AM |

David Evans to Lead Science Teachers Association

Physical oceanographer dives into the deep end of the science education pool
February 9, 2013 11:45 AM |

Breaking News: German Research Minister Schavan Resigns in Plagiarism Scandal

Chancellor Angela Merkel appoints mathematician Johanna Wanka as replacement
February 5, 2013 4:50 PM |

University Revokes German Research Minister's Doctorate

Faculty council finds evidence of plagiarism in Annette Schavan's 1980 dissertation
February 5, 2013 3:00 PM |

NSF Director to Leave for Carnegie Mellon University

Subra Suresh steps down in 3rd year of a 6-year term
January 28, 2013 3:20 PM |

Bloomberg Gift to Endow 50 Chairs at Hopkins

$250 million will fund scientists taking on global challenges
January 23, 2013 10:15 AM |

University Begins Probe of German Science Minister's Degree

Results of plagiarism investigation could force her from office
January 16, 2013 10:40 AM |

House Republicans Prefer Slices to Whole Pie on Immigration Reform

Obama's plan for a comprehensive package could delay action on more STEM visas
January 9, 2013 12:50 PM |

Ten Years In, an Innovative College for Undergraduate Engineers Snags Prestigious Award

Founding president Richard Miller discusses the past and future of Olin College's hands-on, team-led model
December 13, 2012 5:40 PM |

Government 'Exams' for Italian Scientists Trigger Outcry

Researchers say a massive evaluation of researchers and institutions misses the mark
December 12, 2012 1:30 PM |

Why the Best Stay on Top in Latest Math and Science Tests

2011 TIMSS results show East Asian students continue to lead the world
December 10, 2012 1:10 PM |

Social Psychologists Lash Out at 'Attack' in Stapel Report

Conclusions about field as a whole are "sloppy science," European association says
December 7, 2012 4:30 PM |

In Wake of Scathing Review of Fracking Report, University of Texas Revises Conflict of Interest Policies

Groat, Orbach have left positions related to controversial study
December 6, 2012 12:30 PM |

NSF Graduate Fellows Get Chance to Work Overseas

New program will support research collaborations in eight countries
December 3, 2012 5:05 PM |

Vote on Divisive Immigration Bill Brings Flicker of Bipartisanship

Lipinski and 26 House Democrats make retaining foreign STEM talent their top priority
November 30, 2012 5:25 PM |

French Scientists Give Government an Earful in 4-Month Listening Tour

National consultation will form basis of new science and higher education law
November 28, 2012 5:55 PM |

Final Report: Stapel Affair Points to Bigger Problems in Social Psychology

In video statement, disgraced psychologist expresses "deep, deep remorse"

University Shutters Energy Institute in Wake of Fracking Controversy

University at Buffalo group had drawn criticism for report on regulation of gas drilling in Pennsylvania
November 8, 2012 5:48 PM |

A 'DARPA' Approach to U.S. Foreign Aid

USAID launches $130 million program of seven "development labs" at universities
November 7, 2012 2:53 PM |

Californians Back Measure to Fund Education

Proposition 30 aims to prevent cuts at state schools
October 15, 2012 12:28 PM |

Leaked Plagiarism Report Puts German Science Minister Under Pressure

University has to decide whether to revoke doctorate degree
October 2, 2012 1:58 PM |

Diederik Stapel Under Investigation by Dutch Prosecutors

Social psychologist may face charges for defrauding government and making false statements
October 1, 2012 4:20 PM |

Russia's Skolkovo Tech Picks First Research Centers, Nabs Ex-NSF Research Head

Year-old university funds international teams to jump-start programs
September 26, 2012 12:55 PM |

STEM Visa Reform Bills Would Exclude Biosciences

Pending legislation in Congress recognizes poor job prospects in those fields
September 25, 2012 4:25 PM |

Funding Cuts to Universities Vary Widely by State

National Science Board examines the budget woes of public research universities
September 24, 2012 3:44 PM |

Shirley Tilghman to Step Down at Princeton University

Molecular biologist will return to teaching after 12 years as president
September 20, 2012 5:35 PM |

STEM Visa Bill Falls Short in U.S. House

Democrats balk at terms under which foreign students with advanced science degrees would be allowed to stay
September 20, 2012 3:50 PM |

Wieman Tells Senators What Doesn't Work in STEM Education

Former White House aide offers sharp critique in hearing on COMPETES Act
September 19, 2012 1:22 PM |

Iowa Science Teacher Speaks Up for Romney

Republican names 14 "national educators" to bolster his campaign in swing states
September 18, 2012 2:39 PM |

U.S. House Prepares to Vote on Visas for Foreign STEM Graduates

Politics holds the upper hand as Congress weighs four partisan proposals