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Taking Physics to the People - Dr. Christina Love

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Loves current focus is a web-based citizen science project called Name That Neutrino that she and her students created in 2023, seeking a multitude of volunteers to participate in the process. Through the research, she was able to demonstrate the utility of citizen science for classifying neutrino events in the IceCube detector.

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The Art and Science of Mentoring Students

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There is an art and science into offering valuable insights and taking the time to share reflections and revel in real-world experiences. My takeaway: Mentoring is a careful art and science—as it takes valuable time to create trust and rigor. That is, they have more than just qualities. How do I know this as a learner?

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The Art and Science of Mentoring Students

Faculty Focus

There is an art and science into offering valuable insights and taking the time to share reflections and revel in real-world experiences. My takeaway: Mentoring is a careful art and science—as it takes valuable time to create trust and rigor. That is, they have more than just qualities. How do I know this as a learner?

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Four Powerful Practices to Promote Student Success 

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Curiosity benefits priming the brain for learning (Robson, 2022). Curiosity benefits priming the brain for learning (Robson, 2022). Curious students develop patience, accept uncertainty, and build self-confidence (Hsiung et al, 2022). What motivates one may not motivate all.

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What’s love got to do with neurodiversity and HE art and design?

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Like many neurodivergent academics, Tim works across an astonishing range of knowledges, including political science, fine art, public policy and pedagogy. by Kai Syng Tan A loveless storm and a love-filled symposium On 18 November I was ill. Universities, watch and learn. Yes it can be done.

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Report: Fall Transfer Enrollment Remains in Decline in 2022

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Fall transfer enrollment remains in decline in 2022, albeit at a slower rate than before, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. The report found that the declining fall transfer enrollment slowed down in 2022 (-4.7% decrease was observed for undergraduate transfer enrollment from 2020-2022.

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2022 INSIGHT Into Diversity HEED Award Recipients

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Throughout 2022, Ball State University has made significant progress on its five-year Inclusive Excellence Plan, which aims to advance broad DEI goals across the university, including campus culture, policies and infrastructure, and recruitment and retention. Resolutions and Safe Spaces — Adelphi University.