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According to the United States Census Bureau, women comprise almost half of the workforce but only 27 percent of all STEM employees. While women in mathematics are making progress, there’s still a long way to go to ensure women are equally represented in all STEM professions. One of the ways women can make gains in […]

Stress is a biological function and it serves an important purpose. When stressed, human’s become more physically alert and ready for action, which can be helpful if you’re preparing for a test or facing a dangerous situation such as a physical attack.  Too much stress can be harmful, though, and the negative effects of stress

The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that anxiety disorders are the most common health concern in the U.S., with more than 40 million American adults, or 19.1% of the population, suffering from an anxiety disorder. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in six American adults will experience depression in their

More than 430,000 undocumented college students have been allowed to reside in the United States and pursue a degree because of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Some politicians strongly oppose the program, which has seen its fair share of criticism and media attention. This can leave many students who depend on the

More than one in five college students are parents, according to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR). If you’re a future or current parent who’s planning for college, it’s important to fully understand how life could be if you choose to raise a child while pursuing a diploma. This guide for pregnant and parenting

When you are in prison, there’s a lot of time to think about things and to do something that can help you as a person. One of those opportunities is to study for a college degree.  Can you get a college degree in prison? It’s possible, and the following resources can help you learn how.

Your student government represents the student body for your college campus. It provides a unique opportunity for you to get involved in student life, which may have far-reaching implications for your own professional career.  Why Run for Student Government?  Instead of asking “Why run?” you could ask, “Why not?” It can be a wonderful opportunity

Although the vast majority of Americans favor laws that protect LGBTQ+ people from discrimination, LGBTQ+ teachers continue to face descrimination and harassment based on sexual preference and gender identity. Such descrimination is illegal, but local policies that protect LGBTQ+ teachers are inconsistent, and a surge in anti-LGBTQ bills threatens strip protections against workplace descrimination. Use

The term might sound newfangled, but “hackathons” have a history. Some trace the first hackathon to an open source software development event held in 1999, but programming groups have hosted collaborative meetings since the 1970s. Today the hackathon concept is utilized in virtually every industry, and participation is no longer limited to programmers.  While the

What are logical fallacies? Learn about 20 common logical fallacies that are often used to construct an argument. Understanding these faulty arguments can help prepare you to make a better, more logically sound one. What Are Logical Fallacies? A logical fallacy is an error in the reasoning behind an argument. Arriving at a point through