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Why we need applied humanities approaches (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

The humanities might not-too-facetiously be labeled the black sheep of academia. After all, the humanities are frequently characterized as being in crisis and, since 2008, have suffered massive hemorrhaging in the numbers of new majors. To put it simply, an applied humanities approach is needed in STEM education.

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Insight Into Diversity Honors Legacy of DEI Innovator, Former Board Chair

Insight Into Diversity

In 2008, he developed the first Editorial Board for Insight Into Diversity magazine, and was selected as the inaugural Board Chair. “He ” With degrees in law and human rights from both Columbia University and the University of Oxford, and doctorates from Aberdeen, his academic journey was distinguished. Christopher A.

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Carnegie Mellon–Africa receives $275M investment

Inside Higher Ed

The graduate school has offered two-year master’s degrees through CMU’s renowned college of engineering since 2011. ” But CMU-Africa has been followed by a cloud of controversy over its partnership with a Rwandan government led by president Paul Kagame, who has been accused of a litany of human rights abuses.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Associate Engineering Program at Wright College (EPW) Part of the City Colleges of Chicago, Wright College is home to an engineering cohort program that has grown from nine students at its inception to 550 today. Espiritu says EPW creates a sense of belonging in the engineering program and in the profession.

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Australian gov’t to review HE in long-term plan

The PIE News

Minister for Education Jason Clare noted it is the “first broad review” of the system since the Bradley Review in 2008. “Sensible and equitable reforms will have immediate benefit to the Australian community and economy, whilst also energising the sector to deliver for future generations.

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Teaching Logic and Sequencing through Narrative

Faculty Focus

Writing that moves in this way “flows” (Irish & Weiss, 2008). By telling stories, the argument goes, we learn empathy, discover ourselves, and become more humane. Not only does narrative humanize, but it also educates us about how to put things in order. Engineering communication: From principles to practice.

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Teaching Logic and Sequencing through Narrative

Faculty Focus

Writing that moves in this way “flows” (Irish & Weiss, 2008). By telling stories, the argument goes, we learn empathy, discover ourselves, and become more humane. Not only does narrative humanize, but it also educates us about how to put things in order. Engineering communication: From principles to practice.

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