A new study led by a Boston College researcher found that experiencing educational opportunities in all stages of childhood and adolescence is the best predictor of higher educational attainment and earnings for disadvantaged American youth, as opposed to the impact of learning access during any single phase.

Nora McDonald, Assistant Professor, Information Sciences and Technology, College of Engineering and Computing (CEC), received a National Science Foundation CAREER award for her project, “CAREER: Resilience in the Age of AI: Helping Adolescents Manage Generative AI and Personalization.” 

McGill University researchers have developed a light-detecting nanoscale structure that mimics how a neuron processes information. The neuron-like behaviour emerges from the materials themselves, reducing the energy demand associated with similar devices that rely on circuits or software.

Researchers at the University of Delaware are advancing the future of lunar construction by developing building materials made from simulated moon dust. In a series of new studies, the team found that samples exposed to lunar environments outside the International Space Station remained durable, and in some cases became stronger. Complementary research used artificial intelligence to predict material performance and identified key processing characteristics for manufacturing on the moon. The findings support the potential for producing sustainable construction materials from local lunar resources for future space exploration. 

A machine learning program that identified patients overdue for colorectal cancer screening helped increase screening rates and was associated with significantly lower mortality, according to new research published in the INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management.