Study finds U.S. failure in science education

A U.S. government study has found that only one in three children in middle school and junior high school show proficiency in science. Unfortunately, it gets worse for kids in high school.
 

Microsoft launches student film festival

Microsoft is running a film-making competition for Australian university and TAFE students.
 

Victorian iAwards recognise local innovators

The winners of the Victorian iAwards were announced last night. They include some well-known organisations as well as others that don't get into the public eye very often.
 

NAG turns 40; students get the presents

The Numerical Algorithms Group is marking its 40th anniversary by expanding its student prize program.
 

Edith Cowan University joins Live@Edu fraternity - err, sorority?

The tussle between Microsoft and Google for business from Australia's universities continues: the latest round sees Edith Cowan University falling into the Microsoft camp.
 

Twitter finally gains academic approval

So you think Twitter is just a 140 character waste of time? Maybe you should think again, universities in Australia and the UK have.
 

ICT careers expo hits Melbourne next month

The new media side of ICT careers will be explored at a forthcoming careers expo in Melbourne.
 

U.S. students better in math, science, but still lag Asians

The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) is a test of knowledge and skills of fourth- and eight-grade students from around the world. The United States is doing better, but still not as good as the leaders: students in Asia.
 

Australian study finds "nerdy boy science students" most likely virgins

A University of Sydney study looked into the sexual activities of its college students and found female art students were most sexually active while male science students the least active.
 

Get your Moonbuggy revved up because it’s NASA race time

NASA has announced its 16th annual Great Moonbuggy Race, which is to be held on April 3-4, 2008 in Huntsville, Alabama. NASA hopes the high school and college contestants will build their moonbuggies out of the “right stuff.”