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Universities Affirm Their Commitment to the Paris Agreement
Despite President Trump’s decision to remove the U.S. from the Paris accord, 1,219 U.S. colleges, universities, governors, mayors, businesses, and investors have proclaimed: “We Are Still In.” That number already includes 183 colleges and universities, which is not a surprise, since colleges and institutions have been on the forefront of research and development in the… Read More
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Embracing Discomfort in College Will Help You Grow
The process of socialization starts the minute we enter this world. Children are raised to eat the food their parents give them, share the knowledge their peers impart to them, walk, sing and talk the way their neighbors show them. We progressively fall into a bubble, a safe space, that we don’t want to leave.… Read More
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5 Tricks to Save Money at Music Festivals
For those who strive for a vacation, music festivals are the perfect break from a daily routine. From ecstatic fans dancing in the mud to the sea of vendors wrapped in tie-dye, music festivals will take you mentally and physically far away from a lecture hall or office. Music truly is the best escape. Festivals… Read More
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University of Texas Researchers Develop More Powerful and Long-lasting Battery
Researchers at the University of Texas have developed the first all-solid-state battery cells, capable of storing five times as much power as the current lithium-ion battery. Leading this research is John Goodenough, co-inventor of the lithium-ion battery and professor at the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas, Austin. Goodenough partnered with Maria… Read More
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Armstrong State University’s Aquaponics Research Center Grows Fish and Plants Sustainably
Researchers at Armstrong State University have developed an aquaponics research facility that could serve as a model for economic and environmental sustainability. Aquaponics, in short, is a way to grow fish and plants together in a self-sustaining system. It combines hydroponics, which is the growth of plants in water, with aquaculture, which is the raising… Read More
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Penn State’s New Technology Could Satisfy Over 40% Global Energy Demands
A team of researchers at Penn State University have created a new technology to generate energy where seawater and freshwater meet, which could satisfy over 40 percent of global energy demands. The research was led by Christopher Gorski, assistant professor in environmental engineering at Penn State. TUN spoke with Gorski to gain further insight on the research.… Read More
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Trump Pulls Out of the Paris Accord: What Does This Mean for University Climate Research and Activism?
After much controversy and speculation, President Trump has decided to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement, as of today June 1, 2017. In an announcement, Trump stated that he decided to withdraw from the agreement because he deemed it unfair to the U.S., but he indicated that he would be willing to negotiate… Read More
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No More Sweat During Exercise: MIT Researchers Develop Self-Ventilating Workout Suit
A team of researchers at the MIT Media Lab have developed an unconventional way to keep you cool on long sweaty runs, bike rides, or trips to the gym. The researchers constructed a latex workout suit with ventilating flaps, triggered by an athlete’s sweat and body temperature. The flaps are coated with microbial cells, which… Read More
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College Degrees Are Worth the Rising Costs
With tuition and room and board, the average annual costs for a public four-year college in the U.S. has shot up to a crushing $20,090. As of 2017, the U.S. student loan debt has risen to a record high $1.44 trillion. With the crippling student debt load and skyrocketing tuition rates, students and parents, alike,… Read More
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6 Things I Wish I Knew Freshman Year
The college guide books your parents bought you can tell you only so much. Oftentimes, they are outdated and spew out mirrored textbook responses from thirty years ago. Understanding the ins and outs of college life comes with experience, but hopefully this list can help cut out some mistakes along the way. Here are 6… Read More
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Temple University Researchers Remove HIV From Infected Cells Through Gene Editing Technology
A team of scientists from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University has developed a method to extract HIV DNA from the cells of living animals. With the team’s revolutionary and successful testing, the permanent cure for HIV may finally be within reach. The team used CRISPR/Cas-9, a gene editing technology, to eliminate… Read More
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New App Sympl. Makes It Simple for Students to Connect and Study
Sympl., a new phone app, could revolutionize the way college students study. The app was designed by ex-Michigan State University football players Matthew Eleweke and Mark Meyers to connect classmates through a straightforward study platform. TUN spoke with Eleweke, co-founder and CEO, to get all the details behind Sympl. How Sympl. Works Sympl. provides students… Read More
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Are Unpaid Internships Worth it?
If you ask your parents, who likely had a job directly after college, chances are, they never had an internship. Today, it’s a different story. Your college advisors are telling you the truth when they say employers don’t hire those without internship experience. In some ways, the modern developed need for internships is beneficial. Internships… Read More
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University of Minnesota Invents 3D Printing Technology for ‘Bionic Skin’
A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota engineered 3D printing technology that could lead to the printing of electronics directly on human skin, as well as give robots the sense of touch. TUN spoke with Dr. Michael McAlpine, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Minnesota and lead researcher of… Read More
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A Student’s Guide to Freshman Orientation
Throughout college there will undoubtedly be stresses, but there is no need to clench your jaw before classes even start. Orientation is meant to excite incoming freshmen. It gives young students an opportunity to explore their campus, get a taste for the culture, set their class schedules, and possibly even spend a night in the… Read More
