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The Growing Problem of Scientific Research Fraud
A new study exposes the scale of faulty research published in scientific journals over the past 15 years. If it goes unaddressed, misinformation may soon dominate the literature.
Survey: Most Parents Still Want Their Kids to Go to College
A new survey from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation shows that the majority of parents, no matter their party affiliation, prefer that their children’s plans after high school include some form of higher education.
Understanding Value of Learning Fuels ChatGPT’s Study Mode
Two teaching and learning experts experimented with ChatGPT’s new Study Mode, which promises to support “deeper learning” among college students. Google and Anthropic have also unveiled similar tools, but their effectiveness will likely depend on the student.
After Deals, Research Funding Starts to Flow Back to Columbia, Brown
About half of the frozen federal research grants and contracts at Columbia resumed in the last week. Brown officials say payments should resume in 30 days.
Faculty Latest Targets of Big Tech’s AI-ification of Higher Ed
A new partnership between OpenAI and Instructure will embed generative AI in Canvas. It may make grading easier, but faculty are skeptical it will enhance teaching and learning.
