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'Making Scientists'
Authors of new book discuss ways to improve teaching and learning in the STEM fields.
Opinion
Narrating a Tragedy
Lucinda Roy reflects on the experience of reading her book on the Virginia Tech killings out loud -- cover to cover -- for a recording.
Enthusiasm and Caution in Myanmar
New report offers recommendations for forming partnerships with universities in rapidly changing country.
The Video and the Context
Video of instructor at U. of Southern California bashing Republicans in class goes viral and is cited as evidence of liberal indoctrination. But critics don't mention that he was hired as adjunct for program that seeks partisans -- liberals and conservatives alike.
Reprimand for a Blog
Florida Atlantic U. tells professor who expresses doubts about the Newtown massacre that he hasn't done enough to avoid being identified with the university.
Striking Out of Class
Nebraska's Midland University finds success with a "three strikes" attendance policy.
Scorecards Get an A
California's community colleges get graded with new completion scorecards. Experts say the data are among the best provided by a public college system.
'More Than a Major'
Survey of executives suggests that companies are more concerned with graduates' broad skills than their field of study.