Dartmouth PhD Student’s Innovative Research Supports EMS Clinicians Nationwide
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Dartmouth PhD Student’s Innovative Research Supports EMS Clinicians Nationwide

Enzo Plaitano, a paramedic and third-year PhD candidate at Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine, is developing a digital health app to help EMS clinicians manage job-related stress and mental health challenges. With support from various organizations and a federal grant, Plaitano's research involves analyzing data from over 12,200 surveys completed by EMS clinicians to inform the app's development, aiming to provide real-time stress management resources.

Applications Open for 2025–2026 Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Neuroscience

Applications Open for 2025–2026 Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Neuroscience

The Simons Foundation is accepting applications for its Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURFiN) program for the 2025–2026 academic year, offering paid fellowships to undergraduate students interested in neuroscience research. The program provides hands-on lab experience, mentorship, and career development activities, with applications due by May 1, 2025.

Pre-K Application

Pre-K Application

The 2025-26 MNPS Pre-K application is open, and families who applied by March 31, 2025, can now view initial selection results. Families are encouraged to continue applying as openings arise, with the program focusing on preparing children for kindergarten through play-based learning and allowing applications to any Pre-K classroom in Davidson County.

Best College Laptops: Tested Picks for Research, Writing, Gaming and More

Best College Laptops: Tested Picks for Research, Writing, Gaming and More

Choosing the right laptop for college is crucial as it serves multiple purposes such as note-taking, studying, and extracurricular activities, with factors like portability, battery life, and performance being key considerations. Popular options include the Apple MacBook Air, Microsoft Surface Pro, Lenovo Yoga 9i, and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, each offering unique features like long battery life, high-resolution displays, and powerful processors, often with student discounts available.

Bringing GenAI into the university classroom

Bringing GenAI into the university classroom

Generative AI presents both opportunities and challenges for higher education, offering tools to streamline administrative tasks, enhance assessment methods, and support critical thinking if used effectively. As AI becomes ubiquitous in workplaces, it is essential for university educators to prioritize building AI literacy, rethinking assignments, and integrating AI into pedagogical approaches to prepare students for future careers.

University students feel ‘anxious, confused and distrustful’ about AI in the classroom and among their peers

University students feel ‘anxious, confused and distrustful’ about AI in the classroom and among their peers

The use of generative AI in academia is causing significant emotional and interpersonal effects among students, leading to feelings of guilt, confusion, and distrust in their relationships with peers and instructors. As students navigate unclear guidelines and shifting norms around AI use, there is a growing need for educational institutions to foster clearer communication and stronger connections between students and faculty to mitigate these challenges.