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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. million investment in the institution, and in higher education development across Africa. million investment in the institution, and in higher education development across Africa.

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World

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Space scientists and engineers collaborate on spacecraft design, propulsion, and landing systems, recognizing the synergy essential for safe human transport. One approach is for higher administration, deans, and faculty to commit to an interdisciplinary agenda and review course syllabi for evidence of interdisciplinary focus.

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World

Faculty Focus

Space scientists and engineers collaborate on spacecraft design, propulsion, and landing systems, recognizing the synergy essential for safe human transport. One approach is for higher administration, deans, and faculty to commit to an interdisciplinary agenda and review course syllabi for evidence of interdisciplinary focus.

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The push for more active learning spaces on campus

Inside Higher Ed

Physics and engineering have long experimented with studio and collaborative design space concepts that have much in common with general purpose active learning classrooms. Weaver Science-Engineering Library, in a previously underused gym and in the main library. ” The Active Learning Spacescape.

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Using Collaborative Learning to Elevate Students’ Educational Experiences

Faculty Focus

International Journal of Engineering and Technical Research (IJETR), 2(10), 50-55. Pedagogical models for the facilitation of teacher professional development via video-supported collaborative learning. Doi: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.11.155. 2015.11.155. Cattaneo, A. de Jong, F. M., & Espadeiro, R.

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Using Collaborative Learning to Elevate Students’ Educational Experiences

Faculty Focus

International Journal of Engineering and Technical Research (IJETR), 2(10), 50-55. Pedagogical models for the facilitation of teacher professional development via video-supported collaborative learning. Doi: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.11.155. 2015.11.155. Cattaneo, A. de Jong, F. M., & Espadeiro, R.

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Key Takeaways: Lessons from 2023 for a Bright 2024

PeopleAdmin

Elevating the Candidate Experience Ircka West, Solution Engineer at PeopleAdmin, spoke about improving the candidate experience as a top trend from 2023. By analyzing keywords, JobElephant ensures that job descriptions are matched with the boards that promise the best potential return, reducing ad spending waste.