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The Heart Of The Matter - A Case of Pediatric Blunt Cardiac Injury

Cook County EM Blog

Notably, one study demonstrated that peak troponin levels specifically in a pediatric population did not correlate with abnormalities on echocardiography and was not useful in detecting cardiac injury (1). The role of echocardiography in blunt chest trauma: a transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiographic study. 1994;36(1):53-58.

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AI could help your students collaborate, research says

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) assistant professor of computer science Jacob Whitehill is collaborating with colleagues at the University of Colorado-Boulder (CU Boulder) to explore how artificially intelligent (AI) teaching agents might help encourage more meaningful collaboration among students in school classrooms.

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Engaging Students in Collaborative Research and Writing Through Positive Psychology, Student Wellness, and Generative AI Integration

Faculty Focus

And for most of us, throwing ourselves into our studies and homework can come with negative side effects like burnout, stress, and decreased mood and motivation. Being academically successful isn’t an easy task. Student wellbeing is an important factor in the learning process (Frazier & Doyle-Fosco, 2024). 2023, November 22).

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Engaging Students in Collaborative Research and Writing Through Positive Psychology, Student Wellness, and Generative AI Integration

Faculty Focus

And for most of us, throwing ourselves into our studies and homework can come with negative side effects like burnout, stress, and decreased mood and motivation. Being academically successful isn’t an easy task. Student wellbeing is an important factor in the learning process (Frazier & Doyle-Fosco, 2024). 2023, November 22).

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Researchers tackle gender bias in STEM education

eSchool News

Chamber of Commerce study revealed that women hold approximately 50 percent of jobs in the country, but only fill just 25 percent of STEM jobs. That same study revealed that 17 of the top 20 highest-paying occupations require STEM skills. In fact, a recent U.S.

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3 Pillars of High-quality Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

This element of choice amplifies students’ interest in their studies as they feel connected to the material they are learning about. They can also allow students to work with a research partner or in small groups. Collaborative research can foster teamwork, peer support, and the sharing of diverse perspectives and ideas.

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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The collaboration, researchers from Michigan State and Alabama A&M say, is rooted in an equitable sharing of knowledge and best practices between the institutions. Early results from previous studies showed some students were able to improve their science test scores, Schneider says.

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