Today's guest post asserts that trust won’t be restored by "better messaging" alone, but via better incentives, more disciplined public communication, and really listening to the people who have walked away from us. The…

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MIT News·higher-ed

Powerful shrinking technique could enable devices that compute with light

Using a new technique that can create vacancies at any site across a material and then shrink it to about 1/2,000 of its original volume, MIT researchers have designed nanotechnology devices that could be used for…

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MIT News·research

Improving the reliability of circuits for quantum computers

Quantum computers could someday solve pressing problems that are too convoluted for classical computers, such as modeling complex molecular interactions to streamline drug discovery and materials development. But to…

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Center on Reinventing Public Education·policy

Getting Beyond the Lightbulb Stage: Why AI Is Not Yet Transforming Education

New AI tools are entering the ed tech market every day. But how are they actually playing out in schools and classrooms? Drawing on semi-structured interviews with more than 50 stakeholders across ed tech, philanthropy,…

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MIT News·higher-ed

Solving hard problems in soft electronics

A crepe cake. That’s how Camille Cunin describes the polymer-metal “sandwiches” that became a highlight of her doctoral thesis at MIT’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE). Over close to five years,…

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UW-Madison News·higher-ed

Professor Emeritus John Ralph elected to National Academy of Sciences

Professor Emeritus John Ralph elected to National Academy of Sciences The honor recognizes his pioneering work to understand the biochemistry of an important binding compound in plants. By Renata Solan May 11, 2026 …

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NAU News (NAU Review)·policy

In the Spotlight: May 11-15, 2026

Kudos to these faculty, staff and programs. Do you have a spotlight item to share with the NAU community? E-mail your announcements to Inside@nau.edu , or use our online submission form . Ayotunde Giwa , a doctoral…

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Harvard Gazette·higher-ed

‘Deskilling’ is bad. This is worse.

Science & Tech ‘Deskilling’ is bad. This is worse. Liz Mineo Harvard Staff Writer May 11, 2026 4 min read Authors of book about AI in K-12 classrooms say loss of foundational knowledge is biggest threat Educators should…

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NAU News (NAU Review)·policy

Featured Spotlight: Ayotunde Giwa

Ayotunde Giwa , a doctoral student studying philosophy and political science, was one of 20 students to earn a 2026 Horowitz Foundation Award in recognition of outstanding dissertation research in social policy. The…

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FSU News·higher-ed

FSU research: Solid neon gives quantum bits a quieter, tougher home

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers contribute to landmark study demonstrating ultra-low noise levels in innovative qubit platform Florida State University and FAMU-FSU College of Engineering faculty members Wei…

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University of Washington News·higher-ed

Q&A: UW researchers discuss their work on the Mariana Islands and the impact of devastating early-season typhoon

In early April, a powerful typhoon formed over the northwestern Pacific Ocean, growing stronger and stronger as it swirled toward the Mariana Islands, a 15-island archipelago east of the Philippines. By the time it…

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UC Irvine News·higher-ed

Jump-starting the job hunt

The Division of Career Pathways’ DCP Virtual Career Accelerator helps students navigate an increasingly uncertain job market, using structured, self-paced modules with AI tools and personalized support. Initially…

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UC Berkeley News·higher-ed

2026 University Medal finalists: Eyes on the stars, feet on the ground

Each of the four finalists for the 2026 University Medal embodies UC Berkeley’s core values: remarkable academic achievement and a deep commitment to public service. This year, all four come from the realms of science.…

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Harvard Gazette·higher-ed

In the tiny, vulnerable patients, she saw herself

Alison Farrar. Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer Health In the tiny, vulnerable patients, she saw herself Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer May 11, 2026 6 min read Caring for premature babies sparked Alison…

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Georgia Tech News

From Classroom Concept to Sports Technology Startup: How VETTEX Grew Through Georgia Tech’s Commercialization Ecosystem

From Classroom Concept to Sports Technology Startup: How VETTEX Grew Through Georgia Tech’s Commercialization Ecosystem Superadmin Mon, 05/11/2026 - 11:02 The idea behind VETTEX began with a problem Mike Pullen…

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Reason·policy

Don't Waste Time Arguing Over the Surgeon General Nominee. Abolish the Office.

President Donald Trump's most recent pick for the office of U.S. Surgeon General, Nicole Saphier, is a source of tension between the MAGA and MAHA factions of his supporters. Given that she's the president's third pick…

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Ed Next·higher-ed

Five Lessons for School Reformers: 2026 Edition

I first encountered the challenges of school reform 35 years ago as a high school teacher in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I was struck by the fact that bold-faced state and district initiatives had no obvious impact on what…

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Community College Daily·higher-ed

Snapshots

Photos from institutional members of the American Association of Community Colleges . Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College officially opened the Future48 Workforce Accelerator, a 5,600-square-foot facility to expand…

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The Hechinger Report·higher-ed

Data centers, air pollution, climate math: Lessons from a climate and education conference

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Students who attend schools near data centers are more likely to see their math performance decline than those who don’t. Attending school near noisy airports is also associated with declines in math…

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UW-Madison News·higher-ed

A Camp Randall commencement

A Camp Randall commencement Tears of joy, words of advice, and some jumping around mark Saturday’s ceremony. By Charles Monroe-Kane Photos by Althea Dotzour, Jeff Miller and Taylor Wolfram May 9, 2026 Share this…

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Science Technician

Education news for this role

Guest Post — Restoring Trust in Science: What Would Make a Difference?

Powerful shrinking technique could enable devices that compute with light

Improving the reliability of circuits for quantum computers

Getting Beyond the Lightbulb Stage: Why AI Is Not Yet Transforming Education

Solving hard problems in soft electronics

Professor Emeritus John Ralph elected to National Academy of Sciences

In the Spotlight: May 11-15, 2026

‘Deskilling’ is bad. This is worse.

Featured Spotlight: Ayotunde Giwa

FSU research: Solid neon gives quantum bits a quieter, tougher home

Q&A: UW researchers discuss their work on the Mariana Islands and the impact of devastating early-season typhoon

Jump-starting the job hunt

2026 University Medal finalists: Eyes on the stars, feet on the ground

In the tiny, vulnerable patients, she saw herself

From Classroom Concept to Sports Technology Startup: How VETTEX Grew Through Georgia Tech’s Commercialization Ecosystem

Don't Waste Time Arguing Over the Surgeon General Nominee. Abolish the Office.

Five Lessons for School Reformers: 2026 Edition

Snapshots

Data centers, air pollution, climate math: Lessons from a climate and education conference

A Camp Randall commencement

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