NASA‘s prestigious International Air and Space Program (IASP) is known for nurturing some of the brightest young minds in space science and among all its alumni, Dangeti Jahnavi is the first Indian to complete the program. Hailing from Palakollu in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district, Jahnavi’s journey from a small town to global space recognition…
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)…
The US State Department’s freeze on Fulbright and other scholarship funding has disrupted academic aspirations for thousands, particularly from India. Scholars now face financial strain, stalled research, and uncertain futures. The move impacts STEM and policy students the hardest, weakening global academic ties and shifting the landscape of international education. The long-term effects remain uncertain….
Men Outnumber Women 7:1 in Engineering Majors at Struggling US Colleges. (Getty Images) A recent study has highlighted a troubling trend in US STEM education: The gender gap in engineering and technical fields is widening, particularly at institutions serving students with lower math achievement. A 2024 study named, An institution-level analysis of gender gaps in…
Elon Musk’s pre-school ‘Ad Astra’ set to open in 2025 (Image via adastraschool.org) Elon Musk rethinks education: Elon Musk, renowned for his groundbreaking ventures in technology and space exploration, is now turning his attention to education. His latest initiative, Ad Astra, a private Montessori-inspired preschool located outside Bastrop, Texas, seeks to redefine the way children…
In a world where technology and globalization are transforming how we learn and work, the question looms: How do we prepare students for a future we can barely predict? Cambridge University Press & Assessment’s recent Destination Survey and its innovative initiatives in India offer a data-rich lens into this challenge, uncovering critical trends in global…