Mary Nestor, associate director of first-year writing and senior lecturer in the English Department at Clemson University, focuses on teaching general education and writing-intensive courses in various modalities. Millie Tullis, a digital learning strategist at Clemson Online, supports online teaching and learning for instructors at Clemson University and teaches online composition courses with an emphasis … Read more
Michael J. Feuer, the Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development at George Washington University, is the author of the book “Can Schools Save Democracy? Civic Education and the Common Good.” In a discussion with host Mike Palmer, Feuer delves into the crucial role of education in tackling some of society’s most … Read more
Here is a new version of Juan Rulfo’s 1955 magical realist novel that later inspired Gabriel García Márquez and others. With a non-linear narrative that explores life, death, lost loves, and shattered ideals, this adaptation may have also influenced the fragmented films of the 2000s Mexican new wave written by Guillermo Arriaga. Directed by Rodrigo … Read more
On this week’s episode of Trending in Education, we have a discussion with Nicolle Merrill regarding conversation design, AI literacy, and preparing for the impacts of artificial intelligence in the workplace. Nicolle is the founder of The Boring AI Company, where she educates organizations about AI. She also has practical experience in designing conversational AI, … Read more
My first full-time job after completing my Ph.D. in world history involved teaching and administration, where I had to oversee a curriculum, manage instructors, and teach classes. I felt underprepared in these areas, wishing I had formal training, despite having some teaching experience during my Ph.D. Later, as I moved into roles supporting postdocs and … Read more
In a recent discussion, Mike Palmer delved into the profound impact of AI on education alongside Dwayne Matthews, the Founder of TomorrowNow Learning Labs. Matthews offered an insightful perspective on the convergence of technologies that are disrupting the learning landscape, providing an “eagle’s eye” view of the situation. The conversation touched upon the concept of … Read more
In recent years, peptides have become key players in various fields of biological and molecular research. Among these, SNAP-8 peptide, an octapeptide, has gained significant attention for its unique biochemical properties and promising research implications. This peptide, also known as acetyl glutamyl heptapeptide-3, is a shorter chain of amino acids derived from SNAP-25, a crucial … Read more
Here are some facts: climate change is real, catastrophic and anthropogenic. Global warming is not a hoax, is happening at an unprecedented rate and is not part of natural fluctuations in global temperatures over geological time. You’d be hard pressed to find a climate scientist who would disagree significantly with anything in the previous two … Read more
As a visibly Muslim woman and tenured law professor, I have faced discrimination throughout my life. However, nothing could have prepared me for the chilling reality I experienced at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. While serving as co-chair of the DNC’s Interfaith Council and on the executive committee of the DNC’s Women’s Caucus, I became … Read more