AALTO, Finland, July 9 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Prototyping and Validation Grant: Deployable Four Aalto master's students are building a way for businesses to put robots to work without hiring engineers, by teaching the machines through demonstration instead of code. They trained their AI on a borrowed GPU available only on weekends, until Aalto's prototyping and validation grant let them buy their own and build on their own schedule. Teaching robots on borrowed time. How four Aalto master's students bu more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 10 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Aerospace hub initiative leverages University of Iowa flight-test capabilities, could create opportunities to stay in Iowa As Christopher Wenger built a career in aerospace in Iowa, he faced a decision common among engineers: stay in Iowa or head for one of the nation's established aerospace hubs. Wenger, of Cedar Rapids, is grateful he found a path that let him build a career here. He works full time as a software engineer for BAE Sys more PR

IRVINE, California, July 9 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * AI system developed by UC Irvine physicists helps explain why neutrinos have mass Innovation allows researchers to explore uncharted areas of particle physics theory * An AI model builder developed at UC Irvine can autonomously design particle physics theories, a task traditionally only carried out by humans. * The approach enables efficient exploration of new theoretical frameworks, helping uncover promising neutrino models fo more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 9 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Alums launch company to streamline cash flow processes * The July Startup Cornell podcast features Ali Hussain '11 and Deepak Bapat '11 MEng '12, cofounders of Tabs, a company that offers products and platforms that use AI to power modern finance and accounting functions. They say their product helps B2B (Business to Business) companies save time analyzing contracts, improves cash flow and avoids billing errors. They met at Cornell, where Hussain was a College more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 10 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * From idea to startup: Entrepreneurial spirit drives Watson College faculty Juggling academics with enterprise requires new skills and time management By Katie Liu Before becoming a professor, Nancy Guo worked as a doctoral student with NASA. Her job was to predict which parts of NASA's robust satellite system were most likely to fail, so engineers could fix problems before they began. Anticipating failures proved troublesome. Combing through every sing more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 10 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Undergraduates shape the future at Watson College with innovative research Students work with faculty on high-impact projects By Emma Young '26 At Watson College, under- graduate students are advancing research with real-world impact. Working with faculty mentors, students contribute original ideas, develop technical skills, and gain hands-on experience through collaborative projects and research. The projects highlighted here demonstrate the range of i more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, July 10 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB partnership with SBCTA advances the future of Inland Empire transportation A visit to the I-10 Express Lanes and Caltrans' Transportation Management Center gave CSUSB faculty and students firsthand insight into the technologies driving modern transportation while opening the door to future research opportunities. - Faculty and students from the William and Barbara Leonard Transportation Center (LTC) at Cal State S more PR

LONDON, England, July 9 (TNSjou) -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * New research warns of risks of bias as AI shapes decision-making on offshore energy development International study suggests methods including legal means, and engaging with local communities, to keep the use of AI honest. - The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly common when deciding where offshore energy projects such as wind farms, oil platforms and pipelines should be placed in the ocean. New research co-a more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 6 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU receives 10-year Reaffirmation of Accreditation * Central Michigan University Provost Paula Lancaster today announced that the university has earned its 10-year Reaffirmation of Accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. "This reaccreditation confirms our commitment to the success of our students and graduates and to the communities we serve. It demonstrates the high quality of our academic programs and student services," Lancaster  more PR

LEICESTER, England, July 9 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Creative Knowing Symposium sparks new collaborations across DMU Colleagues from across De Montfort University came together for the inaugural Creative Knowing Symposium, an event exploring how creative practice can help us generate new ideas, tackle complex problems and work across disciplines. Co-organised by Professor Simon Perril, Professor Tracy Harwood, Dr Mary O'Neill, Professor Justin Smith and Professor John Young, the symposium welcomed staff from more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 10 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Celebrates Six Fulbright Scholars for 2026-27 Academic Year By Gisele Galoustian Florida Atlantic University is proud to announce that six faculty and staff members have received prestigious Fulbright awards for the 2026-27 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. The honorees will pursue teaching, research and international engagement opp more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 10 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Robert Loredo to Lead Florida Atlantic Center for Quantum Technologies Robert Loredo has been named the executive director of Florida Atlantic's Center for Quantum Technologies. In this role, Loredo will lead the university's expanding quantum computing efforts as FAU continues to advance its position as Florida's first quantum university, integrating research, education and industry partnership more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 10 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Tiny robot boats build floating structures * Most people think of the waterfront as the edge of the city. A team of MIT researchers sees it as a dynamic, Lego-like construction site. Their new system, called " FloatForm," is a swarm of small square robotic boats that assemble themselves into larger structures on the water, break apart, and reassemble into something new, all with minimal human direction. Each robot, about the s more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, July 9 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU scholar wins HUAWEI Spark Award, highlighting University's strengths in research translation and industry collaboration The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has once again gained international recognition from top-tier global technology enterprise for its research and innovation excellence. Prof. Minchen Tommy WEI, Associate Head of the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering and Director of the PolyU-Qi more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, July 10 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news: * * * Rio Salado Joins National Partnership to Advance AI-Enabled Student Assessment Rio Salado College is joining Western Governors University, Lorain County Community College and Miami Dade College in a new partnership with Axim Collaborative to explore how AI can help higher education better assess what students know and can do. The project will focus on building AI-enabled assessments that go beyond memorization and traditional testing by measuring real-world proble more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 6 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tech's desktop publishing program helps students take ideas to market * As the skills needed to successfully launch a business, product or idea continue to evolve, Tennessee Tech University is helping students adapt through its desktop publishing program. "Desktop publishing provides students with the skills needed to effectively publish their work," said Amy Hill, lecturer in Tech's School of Professional Studies. "This can range f more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, July 6 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Ten ways NAU professors are bringing AI into the classroom How do you help students get over their reticence of AI? The answer, according to one psychology professor, is simple: You don't. You teach students how to use AI ethically, in a way that enhances their learning and enables them to think critically about AI-produced material. In the process, you give them the tools to either use AI responsibly or decide it's not for them. Funded by a TRAIL gr more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 9 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Student lands dream opportunity through a shot in the dark Anisha Menezes was awarded the prestigious Astronaut Scholarship, an honor given to only 79 outstanding science, technology, engineering and math students across the nation this year. By Amanda Norvelle, Contributor Anisha Menezes couldn't believe that she'd been awarded an Astronaut Scholarship. "When I got the email, I was astounded and then very grateful," said M more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 6 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Toward Quantum-Augmented Databases: New USC Study Could Turn Data Systems That Take Hours Into Minutes * Modern database systems are struggling to maintain real-time performance as data volumes and workloads continue to grow exponentially. Without more efficient optimization, the systems responsible for processing massive amounts of data will face significant delays and scalability challenges. For decades more PR

LONDON, England, July 9 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL AI health startup selected for influential business accelerator A startup co-developed by a UCL alumnus has taken part in the sought-after Y Combinator accelerator in San Francisco to develop its AI personal health assistant for people living with chronic illness. Juno was launched by UCL alumnus Isaac Tolley (MSc Bioscience Innovation and Enterprise) and Marshall Gould (BSc Genetics), after the pair both spent years struggling with chronic health  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 9 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University of Birmingham first in Russell Group in 2026 National Student Survey results Sixteen subject areas are now number one in the Russell Group, placing Birmingham among the UK's top 10 universities in the 2026 National Student Survey. - The University of Birmingham has been ranked first in the Russell Group and among the UK's top 10 universities in the 2026 National Student Survey (NSS), underscoring its continued commitment to delivering an more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 10 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Should a chatbot manage your bank account? Probably not AI chatbots lack consistency in financial advice, according to new UGA study By Savannah Peat When it comes to managing your personal finances, you may want to stick with your accountant before turning to artificial intelligence, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Researchers found that AI chatbots often provide recommendations that are inconsistent across generative AI platfo more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 6 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Research Advances Fairer Algorithms and Smarter Markets at EC 2026 * USC researchers will present four papers at the 2026 ACM Conference on Economics and Computation (EC), with research exploring algorithmic fairness, computational social choice, market design and theoretical foundations at the intersection of economics and computer science. Held July 6-10 in Rome, Italy, EC is the premier internationa more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 10 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * As national drought deepens, a new AI model helps balance water demands By Briana Bittner As drought strains water supplies across much of the United States, Virginia Tech researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to help policymakers manage growing competition between agriculture and semiconductor manufacturing. Feras Batarseh, associate professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering and the Commonwealth more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Pinar Acar named John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow Acar is an expert in materials and AI-enabled design. By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Pinar Acar, associate professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been named a John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering endowment was established to acknowledge and rewar more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, July 9 (TNSjou) -- York University issued the following news release: * * * Learning to identify new objects reshapes parts of the brain, research finds The wiring and rewiring of the brain never ends. Neural pathways are constantly being reshaped as we interact with the world and learn new things. At York University and MIT's McGovern Institute, scientists are combining detailed analysis of brain activity with computational modelling to better understand that change. York Assistant Professor Kohitij Kar, McGovern Institut more PR