NASA names research center after Katherine Johnson, one of the scientists in “Hidden Figures.” When she heard that NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, would name its newest building after her, Katherine Johnson responded the only way she could…
Online learning expands in education technology
EdTech reports that educational technology continues to grow by leaps and bounds. “Online learning has become one of the fastest-growing industries in education technology, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. The availability of mobile devices on campuses has drastically…
Will a new social app succeed on college campuses?
Islands is a new social app that’s being rolled out on college campuses in the southern United States. The founder of the new app is hoping it will succeed and not get shut down like Yik Yak, a popular social…
Remedial classes hold students back
Despite their GPAs, students going to community colleges are required to take entrance exams which often place them in remedial english or math classes. Research shows that these classes are often unnecessary, cost students money, and hold students back in…
Girl uses robotic hand to throw out first pitch for MLB teams
Seven-year-old Hailey Dawson used her robotic hand to throw her first pitch at a University of Nevada, Las Vegas Rebels game. That’s pretty cool because the UNLV engineering department made her prosthetic hand using a 3D printer. “At the…
Schools turn into shelters during Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma caused more than 1,700 evacuees to seek shelter at the Boca Raton High School in the Palm Beach County school district, about 50 miles north of Miami. According to Education Week, Susie King, the principal, had been at…
Over the course of her career, Astronaut Peggy Whitson has spent more than 600 days in space, longer than any American ever. Last Saturday, Astronaut Peggy Whitson touched down in Kazakhstan after spending 288 days — more than nine months…
Discover how much time you’re spending on your iPhone
Spending too much time on your iPhone? There’s a view tucked in the Battery settings that shows you which Apps are taking up your time. “You too can get this information, if you’re using iOS. Simply open the Settings…
How did Labor Day become a holiday?
The first Monday in September is celebrated nationally as Labor Day. The late 19th century organized labor movement instigated the Labor Day holiday. As the labor movement became popular in American society, it quickly became a national holiday. Find out…
McGraw-Hill Education offers unique learning paths
As another academic year begins, McGraw-Hill Education is focused on supporting the success of all of the incredible students and instructors out there, each with a unique learning path and a unique story to tell. Their goal is to help…