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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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Virginia Tech’s CEED Program Builds Pipelines to Engineering

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Starting with programs for middle and high school students, through supports for graduate students, the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) has provided inspiration, insight, encouragement, and community for engineering students.

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Navigating an Uncharted Path in Liaison Librarianship

ACRLog

Throughout her tenure, she covered liaison duties that spanned across many Science and Engineering departments. Despite the fact that I have an academic background in the Humanities and Social Sciences, I recognized the urgency of the situation and offered my support. I heard about this news during a monthly department meeting.

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

Insight Into Diversity

His knowledgeable advocacy and inspiring perspectives provided essential guidance in our work.” ” 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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Generative AI: a technology that “makes previously exclusive interactions available to all”?

HEPI

Earlier in May 2024, HEPI, with support from learning technology service Studiosity, hosted a roundtable dinner to discuss how important the human touch is in the age of AI learning. But will there still be a place for a human touch? This blog considers some of the themes that emerged from the discussion.

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MetaApply aims to be “go-to” study abroad platform

The PIE News

A new platform has ambitions to be a one-stop shop for study abroad, employing an AI-based engine to recommend universities and programs to prospective students all over the world. Launching six months ago, MetaApply has already partnered with 150 universities.

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Job search tips for entry-level roles

Coursera blog

Seek career guidance. Having career guidance can make many aspects of your job search easier, from filling out applications to deciding on the best career path for you. What kind of guidance do you need? Visit Career Academy to explore options in business, marketing, software engineering, IT, and data analytics.