Adam Spencer: Why Are Monster Prime Numbers Important?
Adam Spencer is fascinated by prime numbers. These seemingly simple numbers can be found in monster sizes—the latest being almost 25 million digits long.
Education
Eddie Woo: How Can Math Help Us Understand The Complexity Of The Universe?
The world is full of recurring patterns based on math. Math teacher Eddie Woo explains why human beings are naturally drawn to patterns and how we can use math to engage with our complex world.
Building Teens Into Strong Readers — By Letting Them Teach
Two-thirds of students in Washington, D.C., can't read and write at grade level when they start high school. One program helps teens improve — by giving them the tools to teach younger kids.
College Admissions Scandal Is Just The Latest For University Of Southern California
The University of Southern California finds itself at the center of the college admissions scam revealed this week. This is the latest in a string of high profile scandals that have caused turmoil.
Do You Think The College Application Process Is Fair? Tell Us Your Experience
NPR wants to talk to college students and recent graduates about their college admissions experience.
WFU Coach Charged In Admissions Scam Has Deep California Ties
Wake Forest University is the only Southeastern school caught up in a federal college admissions probe alleging that wealthy parents got their children falsely tagged as athletic recruits.
Students At UCLA Weigh In On College Admissions Scandal With 'Daily Bruin' Editorial
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Keshav Tadimeti, opinion editor of the Daily Bruin, UCLA's student newspaper, about an editorial on the college admissions scandal in which UCLA was named.
College Access And Inequality
Steve Inskeep talks to education journalists Nikole Hannah-Jones and Alexandra Robbins about the college admissions scandal and the role of pay-for-admission in perpetuating education inequality.
Colleges Use More Than SAT Scores When Deciding Which Students To Admit
The criminal case about parents who allegedly paid bribes to get their children into top schools spotlights the admissions process. Officials look for aspects of the applications that reveal lies.
Does It Matter Where You Go To College? Some Context For The Admissions Scandal
It's no surprise that rich people game the system to get their kids into top colleges. Here are some key takeaways as the bribery scandal evolves.