Education News - 22 Feb 2008

Researchers at the University of Regensburg in Germany and IBM's Almaden Research Labs in California have calculated for the first time exactly how much effort is needed to drag a single atom of cobalt across the surface of different metals.
Source: www.eetimes.com

"And $200 million a year for five years would start to put us back in the game." By DAVID ROYSE Associated Press Writer TALLAHASSEE, FL -- Florida's universities exist for a reason: to provide a college education to all students in the state who are academically qualified. via WTLV
Source: www.topix.com

An £800m drive to reduce the number of university dropouts has had virtually no effect, according to a report from a committee of MPs
Source: education.guardian.co.uk

The site offers free video, audio, and print lectures and course material taken straight from the university's classes.
Source: blogs.edweek.org