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hideThe word student is etymologically derived through Middle English from the Latin second-type conjugation verb "studēre", meaning "to direct one's zeal at"; hence a student could be described as 'one who directs zeal at a subject'. In its widest use, "student" is used for anyone who is learning.
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News tagged with students
Of girls and geeks: Environment may be why women don't like computer science
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Dec 14, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- In real estate, it's location, location, location. And when it comes to why girls and women shy away from careers in computer science, a key reason is environment, environment, environment.
Study: Want to be happier? Be more grateful
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Nov 25, 2008 |
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Want to quickly improve your happiness and satisfaction with life? Then the pen may be a mighty weapon, according to research done by Kent State University's Dr. Steven Toepfer.
Study: Learning Science Facts Doesn't Boost Science Reasoning
Jan 29, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A study of college freshmen in the United States and in China found that Chinese students know more science facts than their American counterparts -- but both groups are nearly identical when it comes to ...
Finding a stereotype that is true: Mexicans more sociable than Americans
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Apr 30, 2009 |
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Stereotypes often paint a partial or false picture of an individual or group.
Engineering stereotypes drive counterproductive practices
Jun 08, 2009 |
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To engineering students, scenes like these might sound familiar: students splitting up group projects so they don't have to work together. One student bragging that he did the problem without following the directions but ...
New study reveals: Gifted children shape their personalities according to social stigma
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Mar 03, 2009 |
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Gifted youths already know what they want to be when they grow up. They usually choose to study applied sciences, but when they are asked why they made their choices, they are not able to explain.
Perfect Pitch: Language Wins Out Over Genetics
May 19, 2009 |
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Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Sinatra and Hendrix -- these and many other of the world's most famous musicians have had "perfect" or "absolute" pitch. The ability, defined as recognizing the pitch of a musical note ...
Overconfidence Among Teenage Students Can Stunt Crucial Reading Skills
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Jul 29, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Too much confidence among teenage students can be harmful. In a study that reinforces the danger of indiscriminately bolstering a child's self esteem -- whether the child earns that distinction or not -- ...
Doing research on the Web: New teaching tool pushes students to analyze online materials
Dec 02, 2008 |
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Students doing research for their classes are increasingly turning to online resources, which raises concerns among many academic instructors who have questions about the quality of material found on the Internet. However, ...
Girls game less because they have less free time, study
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Jul 24, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A Michigan State University study finds that girls spend less time playing digital games than boys because they have less leisure time, a finding that could have long-term implications on ...
Psychiatric disorders common among college-age individuals; few seek treatment
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Dec 01, 2008 |
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Psychiatric disorders appear to be common among 18- to 24-year-olds, with overall rates similar among those attending or not attending college, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. Almost ...
Black college students get better grades with white roommate: study
Dec 15, 2008 |
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A new study of college freshman suggests that African Americans may obtain higher grades if they live with a white roommate. A detailed study of students at a large, predominantly-white university revealed that while living ...
Market-style incentives to increase school choice have opposite effect
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Jul 15, 2009 |
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A market-based approach to increasing school choice actually leads to fewer educational opportunities, particularly for disadvantaged students in urban areas, according to a University of Illinois expert in ...
New Research Examines How Career Dreams Die
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Aug 25, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study shows just what it takes to convince a person that he isn't qualified to achieve the career of his dreams.
Certain types of thinking are best suited to certain types of problem-solving
Nov 12, 2008 |
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A new study in the journal Mind, Brain, and Education reveals that certain types of thinking are best suited to solving certain types of problems. Specifically, geometry problems are best solved by a combination of verbal ...
