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Maximizing Learning Through High-Impact Practices
Developing high-impact practices for students can be beneficial for institutions. In today’s Academic Minute, part of Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Benefits of Project-Based Learning Week, Kris Wobbe explains why.
Ep. 115: FAFSA, Affordability and Financial Aid’s Future
This month’s episode features a conversation with Justin Draeger as he finishes up 14 years at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
Bringing an Outsider’s Eye to Primary Sources
What happens when a literary scholar turns her attention to local archives such as inventories and court records? English professor Alexandra Harris talks about writing history, uncovering centuries of silent lives for her new book, and the interdisciplinary power of the humanities.
How Sports Losses Decide Our Choice of Drinks
Can your sports team decide which drink you have tonight? In today’s Academic Minute, Boise State University’s Niusha Jones answers this question.
Catarina de San Juan
The story of Asian peoples in the Americas goes back longer than commonly understood. In today’s Academic Minute, Tufts University’s Diego Javier Luis examines this history through one individual.
Inexpensive Method to Detect Honey Authenticity
The honey imported into the U.S. might not be what we think it is. In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Scranton’s Gerard Dumancas determines how to tell if it’s pure or altered.
Foreign Intervention in the Haitian Crisis
Haiti is in crisis and foreign security forces are coming to help stabilize the country, but will their help be welcomed? In today’s Academic Minute, Colorado State University’s Ernesto Sagás looks at the complexities of the political situation.
What Chernobyl’s Worms Teach Us About DNA Damage
What can worms teach us about carcinogen exposure or chemotherapy? In today’s Academic Minute, New York University’s Sophia Tintori heads to Chernobyl to find out.