Did you know that the United States used to be number one in college graduation rates around the world? Did you know that we are now 10th? “For the first time in American history, there is the risk that the rising generation will be less well educated than the previous one,” states an article in Newsweek. The reason? (more…)
Science Daily released the results of a French study on the effects of Oxytocin on Autistic patients. A research team at the Centre de Neuroscience Cognitive (CNRS) has shown that inhaling oxytocin, a hormone that promotes mother-infant bonding and social relationships, significantly improved the abilities of autistic patients to interact with other individuals. The article is very interesting and gives hope that treatments are coming to help those affected with Autism and Aspergers. Please see the details in Science Daily.
Inside Higher Ed has reported that new studies show that the gender gap in university populations has stabilized. The enrollment numbers for men are staying constant and even rising for men graduating from college, the only exception to this is in the Latino male population. Colleges were going so far as to consider “affirmative action for men” in admissions, but the new report reassures that the success of women is not coming at the expense of men. (And what if it were?) (more…)
The Online Asperger’s Syndrome Information and Support website (OASIS) states that “Asperger Syndrome … is a neurobiological disorder named for a Viennese physician, Hans Asperger, who in 1944 published a paper which described a pattern of behaviors in several young boys who had normal intelligence and language development, but who also exhibited autistic-like behaviors and marked deficiencies in social and communication skills. In spite of the publication of his paper in the 1940′s, it wasn’t until 1994 that Asperger Syndrome was added to the DSM IV and only in the past few years has AS been recognized by professionals and parents.”
Gay/Lesbian students need to go an extra step in researching colleges. Even if you are not ready to come out just yet, there are plenty of ways to research colleges to be sure you are entering a gay friendly environment. You certainly do not want to choose a college that is not gay/lesbian friendly. So, first steps. (more…)
