December 10, 2021
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4 Ph.D. neuroscience students from other countries share the challenges of studying in the US
International students in the U.S. often face restrictions that make it hard to advance their research careers at the graduate level and beyond. ... -
Professors’ free speech rights can clash with public universities’ interest in managing their employees as they choose
Heavener Hall Archway, one entrance to the University of Florida campus in Gainesville. University of Florida Helen Norton, University of ...December 10, 2021 -
Small-group learning can mitigate the effects of school closures – but only if teachers use it well
For peer learning to be effective, each child should have a specific task or role. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/DigitalVision Collection via Getty ...December 6, 2021 -
Female faculty of color do extra diversity work for no extra reward – here’s how to fix that
Time spent mentoring students is often ignored when it comes to faculty salary and promotion decisions. Peathegee Inc via Getty Images Joya ...December 6, 2021 -
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Duke University researchers say farmer's markets, food charity part of 'white supremacy culture'
A lecture series by Duke University researchers focuses on a racial framework to food issues, claiming elements such as food charity and ...December 3, 2021 -
Want to take an online course? Here are 4 tips to make sure you get the most out of it for your career
Hiring managers often prefer nondegree credentials from top universities over credit-bearing certificates from for-profit institutions. Drazen_/E+ ...December 1, 2021 -
Drop in students who come to the US to study could affect higher education and jobs
Declines in the enrollment of international students span all fields of study. Vladimir Vladimirov/E+ via Getty Images David L. Di Maria, ...December 1, 2021 -
Women and the environment: power on the ground and in academia
We taught a course that created a dialogue between academia and social movements. In 2020, we began teaching a course on women, science and the ...November 27, 2021