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University Quagmires
The last couple of years have brought reportage (see here and here, for instance) on scholars becoming involved with activities...
What the Stimulus Looks Like From Here
(Disclaimer: as I understand it, the Federal stimulus package is run through the states, so each state's version of this...
Long Distance Mom: Wedding Dresses
While on sabbatical and spending more time with my kids, my thirteen year-old daughter, Katie, has opted to spend evenings...
Events as self-greenwashing
OK, so it's Earth Day, and Greenback had some events, and the community of Backboro is having some events, and...
ABCs and PhDs: On-ramps
I just came across this new NSF-supported event organized by the University of Washington ADVANCE center for institutional change: “On-ramps...
When Faculty Members Look Down on Others
C.K. Gunsalus considers the politics and personalities of dealing with professors who don't value the ideas of other employees.
Stop the Insani-Tea!
A recent study shows surprising support for redistributing the wealth. Scott McLemee dips in cautiously.
Policy Sleuthing
(After the last few days, it's nice to focus on something else again.) I just finished another go-round of policy...