In today’s Academic Minute, Supriya Kumar of the University of Pittsburgh examines how flu outbreaks can be reduced by encouraging workers to use an extra sick day. Learn more about the Academic Minute here.

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Teaching Controversial Topics When Information Is Incomplete

Students need guidance to help them move beyond emotional reaction to evidentiary analysis.

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