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Math Mom: Sun, sand, water…and mathematics

For most Americans, the months of June, July and August tend to conjure up images of sun, sand and water...
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Systems and Silos

This article had me laughing, smiling wistfully, and pulling what little hair I still have. It's frustratingly true. The article...
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Writing Workshop as Garden of Forking Paths

Responding to yet another kerfluffle over whether writing workshops are good or evil, good friend of The Education of Oronte...
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Ask My Readers: Expat Positions

I have no idea how to answer this one, but I'm curious, so anyone with knowledge is invited to comment...
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ABC's and PhD's: Thoughts from an old photo

I had two visitors this month, one expected—my dad—and other unexpected -- myself at age 11. It wasn’t exactly an...
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Plenty to Go Around

A new field of research is emerging, devoted to the study of ignorance. Scott McLemee did not know that.
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Particularities

I'm wondering about pushing Greenback U. to get into the green fuel business. I'd like some success stories, if anyone's...
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Teaching Business at a Liberal Arts College

Jeffrey Nesteruk finds advantages in representing the unexpected perspective at his institution.