Book Review: Practical Ways to Become More Creative
In Innovation Generation, Roberta Ness presents a blueprint for scientists and others who are striving to be more creative.
Browsing Tag
Education
705 posts
A Whole New U
One man’s quest to see if Udacity, one of a cluster of new free, online universities, can make programmers of us all.
College: What It Was, Is, and Should Be
Jim Sleeper, a lecturer in political science at Yale, reviews Andrew Delbanco's book about what an undergraduate education should be.
Duets and Diapers: Music Lessons Benefit Babies
New Canadian research finds music training in the second six months of life can enhance infants’ emotional development and communication skills.
Are Evaluators Afraid To Criticize Minority Students?
White evaluators may go easier on minority students for fear of appearing racist, according to a new study.…
Researchers & Discoveries: Black Hole Hunter
Astrophysicist Andrea Ghez on black holes and the center of our galaxy.
Second Language Translates Into Clearer Thinking
New research finds people make more rational financial decisions when they consider their options using their second language.
Women, Math, and the Addition of Stereotypes
Do women often perform less well at higher math because of the stereotype that they have less ability than men, or is there another reason for the achievement gap?
Can We Make College Cheaper?
The authors of “Why Does College Cost So Much?” take a look at the root causes and determine that we can reduce the price of higher education, but not dramatically.
Arts Involvement Narrows Student Achievement Gap
A new NEA study finds disadvantaged students do better academically if they are intensely involved in the arts.