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Anchoring an Argument

Scott McLemee considers Leo R. Chavez's Anchor Babies and The Challenge of Birthright Citizenship, which makes clear how little has been added to the stock of anti-immigrant rhetoric over the past century.

By Any Other Name

Is philosophy really ignoring important questions about transgender identity, specifically what it means to be a woman?

Softening Claims of the Marshmallow Test

New findings on "marshmallow test" suggest that adults should consider deeper interventions than simply training kids to resist temptation.
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Defending Free Speech

Michael Poliakoff writes that many campuses deserve attention for failing to defend the values of free expression.
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Ready, Aim, FIRE!

Samantha Harris and Mary Zoeller respond to a recent essay criticizing the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education.

How Technology Enhances Science Learning

Science instructors share digital tools they use -- from virtual reality to 3-D printing -- to help students connect to the material.
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Ph.D.s and Undergraduate Research Projects

For a graduate student, the thought of mentoring undergraduates in research projects can evoke panic, but Phillipe Wernette found many advantages in a team-based approach.

‘Making Sense of the College Curriculum’

Authors discuss new book examining the faculty role -- and how professors view their responsibilities.