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Cracking the Glass Ceiling on Who Can Represent the Many
Hillary Clinton’s comment at the Democratic convention suggests we might be entering an era in which women can see ourselves represented in many diverse champions, writes Judith S. White.
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Increase Scholarly Visibility Using This One Weird Trick!
Scott McLemee reviews a scholarly article that examines how small but significant tweaks to an academic paper's title can make it more likely to win attention.
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Self-Fulfilling Prophecy, or Denial?
The challenge of public statements when there isn't enough money.
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The Woes of Wikipedia
There's a lot to like about Wikipedia, but it's becoming a hostile place for many editors.
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On Choosing Technologies That We Know Will Diminish Quality
Why we sometimes knowingly adopt technologies that degrade our experiences, and what this behavior may mean for education.
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To Postdoc or Not?
Besides understanding whether a postdoc is required for your intended career field, you need to think about the financial implications as well as how you'd like to spend the next few years of your life, advises Melanie V. Sinche.
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Help Stop Trumpian Calamity
Donald Trump’s election would cause fundamental harm to the country, and higher education leaders should intervene to call out the dangers, writes Michael Roth.