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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts

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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts Published: Social sciences, humanities and the arts are vital for addressing complex challenges, but do young people truly understand their value? What is SHAPE?

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Inviting Community College Students to See Themselves as University Researchers

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But when one of her professors announced an opportunity for students to participate in a research internship to study young people’s well-being and civic engagement in the Coachella Valley, her interest was piqued. The professor made a counterargument: “‘What if you do get in? She hadn’t thought much about it, she said.

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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In response, Schneider and researchers from Michigan State and the University of Helsinki in Finland developed a curriculum called Crafting Engagement for Science Environments and published a related book. Once implemented, researchers will also collect data and study the curriculum’s impact using the same methods as in previous studies.

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Graphing–9 Lesson Plans + 6 Online Resources

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Whether students pursue studies in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), social sciences, or business, they will likely encounter situations where graphing skills are essential.

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The Math Revolution You Haven’t Heard About

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Math professor Martin Weissman is rethinking how his university teaches calculus. Over the summer, the professor from the University of California at Santa Cruz, spent a week at Harvard to learn how to redesign the mathematics for life sciences courses his institution offers. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Our class has no prerequisites.

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Is There Still Time to Build Equity into Virtual Reality Edtech?

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For example, at Columbia University, professors are creating and using virtual reality tools to help students gain empathy across racial lines, learn dentistry techniques and examine molecules in 3D. Virtual reality could also create new career opportunities for students. A Digital Divide — Or Bridge? Community colleges are central to this.”

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Educators Team Up to Respond to Sudden Rise of ChatGPT

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The University of Michigan, in partnership with Coursera, is running a free online “ teach-out ” for educators and others who want to understand how AI chatbots work and what impact they might have on society, led by professors across disciplines including social sciences, medicine, computer science and others.