E-Learning United States

ISP Frontier losses doom eLearning

ISP Frontier Communications reported losses of five billion and four-fifty million dollars ($5.45B) in the form of goodwill impairment charge which could affect costs of its services for the affected regions, particularly eLearning. As a foreboding of things to come, Frontier Communications had cautioned investors that profits could continue diminishing in future quarters. Notably, if […]

Science United States

Scientists top trusted professionals in the US

According to 86% of US adults, scientists are the top trusted professionals in the US as they act primarily in the public’s interests. In science, we trust. The belief of most of today’s generation is further reinforced by the recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center from Washington DC. The results demonstrate the trust […]

Science

44 students receive Gilliam Fellowship to advocate science

Forty-four (44) students are selected to receive the Gilliam Fellowship for Advanced Study by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) advisers for 2019. The program is committed to supporting diversity and science by nourishing the upcoming generation of scientists. Gilliam program is organized to pair every student in each adviser while conducting lab experiments. The […]

Europe Universities

Portuguese universities report increase in number of students

In a recent announcement by Manuel Heitor, Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Portuguese universities are attracting more higher education students. Recent statistics show that the number of both local and international students has been steadily rising. According to Mr. Heitor, this is proof that higher education in the country is becoming better. The admission […]

Science

Magnetic Resonance depicts brain wiring

Dr. Erhan Genc, a section member of Biopsychology, asserts magnetic resonance (MR) is instrumental in showing the link between overall awareness and brain characteristics, specifically, the distinctive characteristics of a brain of a smart person. The more intelligent a person, the fewer connections there are between the neurons in his cerebral cortex. This is the […]

Students

Rutherford Scholarships stalled by tech

Alberta experienced Rutherford Scholarship application hitches instigated by a technological upgrade. Conversely, Demetrios Nicolaides, Alberta’s Advanced Education Minister, toned down these implications following concerns raised by an Alberta high school counselor. On Tuesday afternoon, he stipulated that the Rutherford Scholarship will be operative immediately as it was effective and accommodating applications. Nicolaides guaranteed parents and […]

India Technology

90 percent Indian engineers could try gamification

Ninety percent (90%) of Indian engineers lack essential employability skills. The Indian job market is rife with opportunities; however, do our engineers have what it takes to steer ahead of the global competition? The report suggests otherwise. Besides the incompetencies, a far more worrying trend emerges with Indian engineers doing just what it takes at […]