The purpose of going to school is to learn, but students may find certain topics difficult to understand if they don’t have the necessary background […]
Can recreational sports really make you a better student?
A new Michigan State University study adds to growing evidence that participating in recreational sports not only can help improve grades while attending college, but […]
Want to increase staff loyalty? You’ll need to be seen as important, new research suggests
Offering praise and having a good working relationship isn’t always enough to engender loyalty from staff — employees also need to feel that the relationship […]
Multitasking increases in online courses compared to face-to-face
Kent State University Professor Andrew Lepp, Ph.D., remembers the incident well. About two years ago on campus, he encountered a student entering data into a […]
Immigrant kids in U.S. deliberately build STEM skills
U.S. immigrant children study more math and science in high school and college, which leads to their greater presence in STEM careers, according to new […]
Cost to walk away from Facebook for a year? More than $1,000, new study finds: Real-life auctions reveal consistent value for users that exceeds Facebook market value
How valuable is Facebook to its users, and how can you measure the value of the site when access is free? Three economists and a […]
Why modest goals are so appealing: Achieving a small incremental goal is perceived as easier — and more satisfying — than maintaining the status quo
Thanks to a quirk in the way our brain evaluates goals, people feel it’s easier to achieve a small incremental goal than to maintain the […]