November 2, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic increased eating disorders among young people – but the signs aren’t what parents might expect
More time spent on social media can leave young adults feeling worse about their bodies. Leo Patrizi/E+ Collection via Getty Images Julia F. ... -
COVID-19 threatens the already shaky status of arts education in schools
As more normalcy returns to schools, will arts education programs rebound? Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images Ryan D. Shaw ...November 2, 2021 -
Go ahead, enjoy your memes – they really do help ease pandemic stress
A mini break with a humorous meme can take the momentary edge off during a stressful time. JGI/Tom Grill Jessica Myrick, Penn State Zoom ...November 2, 2021 -
Women are more competitive when they’re given an option to share winnings – a research finding that may help close the gender pay gap
Women may be more team-oriented than men. Delmaine Donson/E+ via Getty Images Mary L. Rigdon, University of Arizona The Research Brief is a ...November 2, 2021 -
Teachers must often face student attacks alone
Teachers report post-traumatic stress disorder after experiencing or witnessing attacks from students. Andrey Zhuravlev/iStock via Getty ...October 20, 2021 -
Trailblazing women who broke into engineering in the 1970s reflect on what’s changed – and what hasn’t
Women who got their start in the male-dominated profession 40 years ago have advice for today’s newcomers in STEM. Contributor/Denver Post ...October 20, 2021 -
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Tenure Controversy In Georgia
Public policy decisions are often confounded by having to face hard trade-offs and by the law of unintended consequences. This is illustrated now in ...October 20, 2021 -
Future of college will involve fewer professors
Some colleges and universities may be using AI technology to help teach their students. skynesher/E+ via Getty Images Patricia A. Young, ...October 20, 2021