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Trump slashes STEM funding, AI disrupts jobs: Are students toiling hard for degrees the job market no longer needs? – Times of India

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Cracks are deepening in the foundations of modern education. The myth that STEM degrees offer lifelong employability is beginning to unfold, stemming from not the lack of ambition among students. But from the very ground shifting beneath them. As artificial intelligence grows more capable and policy shifts undercut foundational support for science and technology learning,…

Why is Trump slashing US STEM education at a time of global tech competition? – Times of India

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Trump proposes deep cuts to US STEM education despite global tech competition In a controversial move that has drawn sharp criticism from educators, tech leaders, and policy experts alike, US President Donald Trump has proposed a sweeping reduction in funding for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education. His administration’s recent budget plan includes a…

5 ancient mental maths systems that can give students an edge in STEM courses – Times of India

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Long before calculators existed, civilisations across the globe developed ingenious mental calculation systems that could solve complex problems in seconds. These time-tested methods are experiencing a remarkable renaissance in modern education, proving ancient wisdom can enhance contemporary learning. Vedic mathematics: India’s computational genius Rooted in India’s sacred Vedas, this system uses 16 elegant sutras (formulas)…

Why STEM degrees are losing their iron grip on employment security as Social Sciences gain momentum – Times of India

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STEM degrees have long been crowned as the most employable academic paths, marketed as the unshakable pillars of career success and economic stability. But new job market data is rapidly dismantling that belief. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (2025), unemployment for computer engineering stands at 7.5%, and for computer science, 6.1%,…

Why ChatGPT is disrupting liberal arts but not STEM in US colleges – Times of India

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Is ChatGPT cheating or the new normal? Colleges face an AI reckoning. (AI Image) College campuses across the US are grappling with a question that feels more philosophical than procedural: when every student uses artificial intelligence to complete assignments, is it still cheating? In 2025, the use of tools like ChatGPT is so widespread in…

CBSE mandates 50 hours of annual training for teachers, declares STEM as 2025 focus theme – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: The Training Unit of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued two major notifications, detailing the mandatory professional development framework for Heads of Institutions and teachers in all CBSE-affiliated schools.According to an official release from the CBSE, these directives reinforce CBSE’s commitment to the implementation of the goals of the National…

Japan’s pioneering stem cell treatment enables paralyzed man to stand again | – The Times of India

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In a remarkable breakthrough, a Japanese patient who had been paralyzed from the neck down for many years has learned to stand unaided once again. It was all done as part of a first-ever clinical trial which used reprogrammed stem cells to treat patients with spinal injuries, offering new hope to patients suffering from paralysis.This…

Google doodle celebrates women’s contributions to STEM on International Women’s Day 2025 | India News – The Times of India

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Google marked International Women’s Day 2025 with a special Doodle honouring the achievements of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). The artwork highlights key breakthroughs and discoveries made by female pioneers in these fields, celebrating their impact despite historical challenges.Women have long played a crucial role in STEM, yet their participation has remained…

‘India has 1.4 billion people, yet we struggle for stem cell donors’ – The Times of India

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Despite India’s vast population of 1.4 billion, the country faces a shortage of stem cell and bone marrow donors. Yet, Karnataka stands out positively in this scenario. “Based on data from February 1, 2024, Karnataka represents approximately 40,000 donors from a total pool of 1,83,000 registered blood stem cell donors in our database,” says Patrick…

Trump bans birthright citizenship: How this could jeopardise the higher education of H1B visa holders’ children – The Times of India

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Trump bans birthright citizenship: US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to end birthright citizenship, effective January 20, 2025, marking a seismic shift in American immigration policy. For over 150 years, birthright citizenship guaranteed automatic US citizenship to anyone born on American soil—a cornerstone of the nation’s identity. While Trump’s campaign rhetoric often…