In today’s Academic Minute, Wael Asaad of Brown University discusses the important roles expectation and surprise play in the learning process. Learn more about the Academic Minute here.

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After Tenure, I Made Room for Art

Academic careers often demand conformity. Any perceived deviation from the path to tenure can pose a risk.

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