Myths about ‘talent’ disadvantage women in science
“The problem is precisely this myth that science is best done in such a way that parallels the way most male students are.”
6-step plan aims to boost faculty diversity
A team of scientists offers a roadmap for increasing diversity among biomedical engineering faculty.
Grades suggest students don’t cheat on online exams
An analysis of exam score data from nearly 2,000 students across 18 classes suggests cheating isn’t rampant in online courses.
Can campus diversity counter the myth of meritocracy?
“Adolescents who grow up encapsulated in privilege develop a naïve understanding of American meritocracy.”
Supreme Court ruling could radically alter college admissions
Deborah Archer, professor of clinical law and president of the ACLU, explains how a ruling against affirmation active would affect higher ed.
Activity offers college students sense of belonging
A brief exercise addressing common concerns about belonging in college increased first-year completion rates on students’ local campus.
College women in STEM may face higher sexual assault risk
College women majoring in STEM fields are more frequently victims of sexual assault than their non-STEM counterparts, new research suggests.
Expert: Affirmative action enriches higher ed
“Affirmative action policies benefit all students,” argues Cara McClellan, who also addresses misconceptions about the practice.
Expert: Affirmative action enriches higher ed
“Affirmative action policies benefit all students,” argues Cara McClellan, who also addresses misconceptions about the practice.
Textbooks are failing to cover climate change
The amount of climate coverage in textbooks actually declined in the 2010s—dropping to a median of 45 sentences.