Education
AI and art collide in this engineering course that puts human creativity first
An engineering professor teaches students to harness AI’s flaws for creative expression.
Exploring questions of meaning, ethics and belief through Japanese anime
Anime characters often face challenges that connect to long-standing Buddhist and Shintō teachings. In this course, students look closely at what anime is saying about life.
Women in STEM face challenges and underrepresentation – this course gives them tools to succeed
Women still face discrimination and underrepresentation in STEM fields; receiving mentoring and tools to navigate male-dominated fields can help them succeed.
Children living near oil and gas wells face higher risk of rare leukemia, studies show
As overall cancer rates in the US decline, childhood acute lymphocytic leukemia continues to rise.
About a third of pregnant women in the US lack sufficient vitamin D to support healthy pregnancies − new research
Vitamin D has long been known to play essential roles in boosting immune health and protecting the nervous system. New research now points to its critical importance in fetal development as well.
Parents don’t need to try harder – to ease parenting stress, forget self‑reliance and look for ways to share the care
A paradigm shift toward more social support is in order. It may sound countercultural, but really it’s a return to how people have raised children for thousands of years.
Teen drivers face unique challenges during ‘100 deadliest days’ of summer, but safety measures can make a difference
The summer months can be especially deadly for teenage drivers. Training, road restrictions and adult guidance can help teen drivers stay safe during the summer and beyond.
Getting beyond answers like ‘fine’ and ‘nothing’: 5 simple ways to spark real talk with kids
Kids have a lot to say. Sometimes they just need a little help to feel confident speaking up.
Texas Tech’s new limits on how faculty teach gender identity and sexual orientation challenge more than free speech
A new memo blocks graduate students from writing theses or dissertations on certain topics, raising questions about academic freedom and the purpose of higher education.
More universities are disinviting commencement speakers who might challenge students’ ideas, unraveling an apolitical tradition
It’s no longer uncommon for scheduled university commencement speakers to have their invitations rescinded following backlash over their politics.