Best Point Of Perception Podcasts (2024)

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Sarah Raskin, Trinity College – Brain Injuries Aren’t Just Happening in Sports

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It’s not just athletes who have to worry about brain injuries. Sarah Raskin, Charles A. Dana professor of psychology and neuroscience at Trinity College, details other areas of life that are sadly involved in these afflictions as well. Sarah A. Raskin, Ph.D. is a Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist and the Charles A. Dana Professor of Psycho…

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Loren Henderson, University of Maryland Baltimore County – Centering The Voices of Black Farmers

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The COVID-19 pandemic was difficult to navigate for farmers of color. Loren Henderson, associate professor of public policy and incoming director of the school of public policy at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, centers their voices. Henderson’s research interests include diversity issues, stratification and inequality, health disparit…

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Raul Navarro, Occidental College – Organic Chemistry as Molecular Architecture

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On Occidental College Week: Nature can give us the compounds to treat afflictions, but are we taking advantage? Raul Navarro, assistant professor of chemistry, looks at one avenue to do so. Raul Navarro was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Yale University, then traveled back to California to cond…

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Syeda ShahBono Ijaz, Occidental College – How Foreign Aid Changes Political Behavior

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On Occidental College Week: Foreign aid can change political behavior in the country receiving it. Syeda ShahBano Ijaz, assistant professor of global political economy, diplomacy & world affairs, details how. Syeda ShahBano Ijaz is a scholar of the political economy of development with a regional focus on South Asia. Her research, teaching, and pub…

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Natasha Sekhon, Occidental College – Unlocking Ancient Water Signals Locked in the Geologic Record

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On Occidental College Week: Hints to our climatic future could be hidden underground. Natasha Sekhon, assistant professor in the department of geology, digs in for a look. Dr. Natasha Sekhon has her training as a low-temperature geochemist and paleoclimatologist. She uses the geochemical signals preserved in speleothems (secondary cave deposits) an…

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Zachary Silver, Occidental College – Understanding Canine Perception of Human Behaviors

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On Occidental College Week: We see our dogs as good pets, but how do they see us? Zachary Silver, assistant professor of psychology, looks for an answer. Assistant Professor of Psychology Zachary Silver has a B.A. in psychology and music from Illinois Wesleyan and a pair of master’s degrees and a Ph.D. in psychology from Yale. As a researcher at th…

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Claire Cahen, Occidental College – Selling Student Futures

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On Occidental College Week: Which schools are taking on most of the burden of a school district’s debt? Claire Cahen, assistant professor of urban and environmental policy, determines it might not be spread evenly. Claire Cahen (she/ her/ hers) is an urbanist, researcher and educator living and working in Los Angeles. She researches and writes abou…

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Jeffrey Heath, Centre College – A Division III Sports Analytics Program

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On Centre College Week: Data have made a big splash in sports recently. Jeffrey Heath, David and Marlene Grissom Professor of Mathematics and Data Science, details why. Jeffrey Heath is the David and Marlene Grissom Professor of Mathematics and Data Science at Centre College. His scholarly work focuses on sports analytics, and he leads the Centre S…

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Daniel Scott, Centre College – Novel Point-of-Care Diagnostics

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On Centre College Week: Improving health care access can improve healthcare outcomes, but how do we do it? Daniel Scott, associate professor of chemistry, examines a path forward. Daniel Scott joined the Centre College faculty as an assistant professor of chemistry in 2017. Prior to joining Centre, he was an assistant professor of chemistry and bio…

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How Collaborative Learning Lays the Foundation for Success 31:58

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Jessilyn and Brian Persson discuss the benefits of getting educated alongside your partner for real estate investing success. Collaborative learning provides the foundation upon which an investing portfolio is built. There is a lot to consider, from how each partner views money and the mindset they grew up with, to what type of real estate investin…

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Megs Gendreau, Centre College – Are Athletes Really That Special?

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On Centre College Week: Why are we interested in the lives of athletes? Megs Gendreau, associate professor of philosophy and environmental studies, explains why. Megs Gendreau’s main research focuses on how we understand human selves and human values in the face of radical climate change, but she enjoys sports and periodically gets to write about t…

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Ravi Radhakrishnan, Centre College – Rent-Seeking Activities

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On Centre College Week: Why is more money going to lobbying in politics than before? Ravi Radhakrishnan, associate professor of economics and business, says it’s a pressing issue. Ravi Radhakrishnan joined Centre College in 2012 as an Assistant Professor of Economics. His area of specialization is growth theory with a focus on the role of rent-seek…

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Stacey Peebles, Centre College – What Are Our Newest War Stories?

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On Centre College Week: We’ve heard the war stories of the past, but what about today? Stacey Peebles, H. W. Stodghill, Jr. and Adele H. Stodghill Associate Professor and Chair of English, looks for some. Stacey Peebles is H. W. Stodghill, Jr. and Adele H. Stodghill Associate Professor, Chair of English, and Chair of Film Studies at Centre College.…

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Beth Livingston, University of Iowa – When A Worker Is Harassed During Their Commute

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Harassment of workers doesn’t just happen at work, but also on the way in. Beth Livingston, Ralph L. Sheets Associate Professor of Industrial Relations at the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa, explains more. Beth A. Livingston is the Ralph L. Sheets Associate Professor of Industrial Relations at the University of Iowa’s Tippie C…

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Opioid toxicity, thrombectomy transfers, and austerity's impact: July 2024 Primary Survey 26:27

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What might yawning and sneezing be signs of in a patient? This month's podcast features new RCEM and NPIS guidance on acute opioid toxicity, outlining a number of symptoms to stay alert to. Before getting to that there's a paper on bypassing hospitals for patients needing mechanical thrombectomy, a study on how austerity affected emergency admissio…

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Michael Zalot, Cedar Crest College – Historic Legacy of Once-Popular Arcade Redemption Tokens

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The digital world is quickly bringing to an end to a lot of physicals items and tokens, but at what cost? Michael Zalot, assistant professor of business and director of the MBA program in the department of Business, Management and Economics at Cedar Crest College, discusses one such token. Michael Zalot is an assistant professor of business and dir…

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Rachel Noorda, Portland State University – Reading Behavior Versus Reading Identity for Gen Z and Millennials

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Do you consider yourself a reader? Rachel Noorda, associate professor and director of book publishing at Portland State University, says many don’t when they should. Rachel Noorda is associate professor of English and director of book publishing at Portland State University. She and her colleague Kathi Inman Berens study crossmedia consumption and …

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Kylie King, SUNY Plattsburgh – The Role of Informal Networks in Business Ownership

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How do we solve the patriarch problem when it comes to networking for business owners? Kylie King, director of institutional effectiveness and research faculty at SUNY Plattsburgh, says we must support those who might be blocked from having the social capital needed to move forward. Dr. Kylie King is the Director of Institutional Effectiveness at S…

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Lawson Wulsin, University of Cincinnati – What Is Toxic Stress?

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Being stressed is common today. Lawson Wulsin, professor of psychiatry and family medicine at the University of Cincinnati, examines why and what to do about it. Lawson Wulsin, MD, is professor of psychiatry and family medicine at the University of Cincinnati. His subspecialty is psychosomatic medicine, and he has focused his research and teaching …

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Cosmic LOVE, June 29, 2024 56:55

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Cosmic LOVE with Dr Christopher RudyBy cosmiclove@mcn.net (Dr Christopher Rudy)

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Episode 110 – The Financial Wellbeing Pulse with Chris Budd 26:36

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Episode 110 – The Financial Wellbeing Pulse with Chris Budd Taking a slightly difference approach in this episode, we sit down with Chris Budd to delve into the exciting launch of The Financial Wellbeing Pulse, a groundbreaking tool designed to help individuals measure their relationship with money. Chris shares insights into how the tool was devel…

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Sara Harmouch, American University – Sudan’s Civil War: A New Haven for Al-Qaida

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On this Student Spotlight: Al-Qaida may be exploiting a weakness in an African state in crisis. Sara Harmouch, doctoral candidate in justice, law and criminology at American University, explores how. Sara Harmouch is the founder and CEO of H9 Defense and a doctoral candidate at American University’s School of Public Affairs. Growing up in Lebanon, …

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Wendy Keyser, Fitchburg State University – Patterns and Gaps in Award-Winning LGBTQ Children’s Books

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CREDIT: Christopher Capozziello LGBTQ children’s books are now on the shelves, but do they tell the full story? Wendy Keyser, professor of English at Fitchburg State University, says there is more to explore. Wendy Keyser taught high school English for 21 years, primarily in Massachusetts public schools. She is a professor of English Studies in the…

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How to start the Real Estate Conversation with your Partner 29:58

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Jessilyn and Brian Persson draw from their Riches, Relationships, and Real Estate program to talk in-depth about communication and initiating the real estate investing conversation with a partner. Ensuring partners are on the same page requires the sort of communication skills outlined in their Discover Define Design framework and is vital to the s…

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David Spence, University of Texas at Austin – The Misunderstood Politics of the Energy Transition

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Who is to blame for slowing the transition to a low carbon energy future? David Spence, Rex G. Baker Chair in Natural Resources Law at the University of Texas School of Law, and Professor of Business, Government & Society at the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business, has some ideas. David Spence is a professor of energy law and…

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Francis Galan, Texas A&M University–San Antonio – A Better Understanding of the Interactions Between and Kinship Among Early Texas Settler Groups

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There’s still a lot to learn and understand about early settlements in Texas. Francis Galan, associate professor of history at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, sheds some light on the complexities of Spanish settlements in the state. Francis Galán is an Associate Professor of History at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, where he teaches in the Col…

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Daniel Jaffee, Portland State University – Dependence on Bottled Water Worsens Social Inequality

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Bottled water can be a panacea during a crisis, but it can also worsen inequality afterwards. Daniel Jaffee, associate professor of sociology at Portland State University, explores why. Daniel Jaffee is an environmental and rural sociologist and Associate Professor of Sociology at Portland State University. His research examines conflicts over wate…

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Kyle Atkins, Oklahoma State University – What a New “Hell Chicken” Can Tell Us About Dinosaur Extinction

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On this Student Spotlight: The extinction of the dinosaurs is still being studied. Kyle Atkins, PhD student in ecology at Oklahoma State University, explores a new finding that can change our understanding of the event. I am a PhD student interested in the ecology of terrestrial environments at the very end of the age of dinosaurs. When I’m not wor…

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Jane Kuehne, University of Auburn – Why Do People Have Different Musical Preferences?

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Some love a song; others can’t stand it. But why? Jane Kuehne, assistant professor of music education at Auburn University, has this music theory. Dr. Jane M. Kuehne is Associate Professor of Music Education and Graduate Program Officer in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching in the College of Education at Auburn University (in Alabama). She t…

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Niusha Jones, Boise State University – The Power of Everyday Object Colors in Emotional Healing

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The colors in your personal spaces could have a big impact on your mood. Niusha Jones, assistant professor of marketing at the College of Business and Economics at Boise State University, explores why. Dr. Niusha Jones is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the College of Business and Economics at Boise State University. Niusha’s academic resear…

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Chris Vagasky, University of Wisconsin – Lightning Safety

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Some places get more than others, but lightning is always dangerous. Chris Vagasky, research program manager at the University of Wisconsin, explores this natural phenomenon. Chris Vagasky is the manager of the Wisconsin Environmental Mesonet, a growing network of weather and soil monitoring stations in the state of Wisconsin. He is an active membe…

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Ann Melissa Campbell, University of Iowa – Making Delivery Driver Parking More Efficient

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Delivery drivers don’t have it easy when it comes to parking, so how can we improve this? Ann Melissa Campbell, Clement T. and Sylvia H. Hanson Family Chair in Manufacturing productivity and professor of business analytics at the University of Iowa, looks into it. Ann Melissa Campbell’s research focuses on freight transportation, especially on prob…

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Cosmic LOVE, June 15, 2024 57:11

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Cosmic Love with Dr. Christopher RudyBy cosmiclove@mcn.net (Dr Christopher Rudy)

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Tracy Hookway, Binghamton University – Cell Research Could Help Us Better Understand How Our Hearts Beat

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When it comes to the heart, we have much research left to do. Tracy Hookway, assistant professor in the biomedical engineering department at Binghamton University, outlines some remaining questions. The focus of our lab is to develop predictive engineered in vitro models of human cardiovascular tissues to interrogate the mechanisms that drive morph…

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Ediz Ozelkan, University of Colorado Boulder – Music Artists Hurt by TikTok Licensing Snafu

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Musical artists are being hurt by a new TikTok licensing snafu. Ediz Ozelkan, lecturer in the media studies department at the University of Colorado Boulder, takes a listen to find out more. I graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2023 with my PhD in media research and practice. I am currently a lecturer in the media studies departme…

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How to Get Your Partner on Board with Real Estate Investing 25:42

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Jessilyn and Brian Persson address a topic from their Riches, Relationships, and Real Estate program on today’s episode. They explore what happens when one-half of a partnership is not on board with real estate investing and why it’s beneficial to be a unified whole when dealing with your portfolio and goals. Jessilyn and Brian relate experiences t…

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Gerald LeTendre, Penn State University – Will We See Robots in Our Child’s Classroom?

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Is ChatGPT the professor of the future? Gerald LeTendre, Harry Lawrence Batshelet II Chair and professor of educational administration at Penn State University, examines the possibilities. Gerald LeTendre is the Harry Lawrence Batschelet II Chair of Educational Administration at The Pennsylvania State University. He was editor of The American Journ…

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Amit Kumar, University of Texas at Austin – Conceal Less, Reveal More

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What secrets are you keeping? Amit Kumar, assistant professor of marketing and psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, says maybe it’s better to conceal less and reveal more. Amit Kumar is currently an Asst. Professor of Marketing and Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to joining the McCombs faculty, he completed a Post…

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Bruce Johnson, Centre College – Benefits of Public Goods Do Not Justify Stadium Subsidies

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Taxpayers are told to ante up to keep sports teams in their cities, but is it worth it? Bruce Johnson, James Graham Brown professor of economics at Centre College, examines this question. Bruce K. Johnson is the James Graham Brown Professor of Economics at Centre College, where he has taught since 1987. He became interested in sports economics when…

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Lindsey Davis, Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Projects Narrow Self-Efficacy Gaps for Women

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Benefits of Project-Based Learning Week: Narrowing self-efficacy gaps for women is crucial. Lindsey Davis, assistant professor of teaching in the humanities and arts department, looks into how projects can do so for female students. I am a broadly trained interdisciplinary scholar of 19th and 20th American history …

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Patient self-perception, and presentations of headache: June 2024 Primary Survey 32:09

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How well do patients in the emergency department judge the severity of their situation? Some may fear the worst for any hospital visit, and others not realise that their lives are in danger. This month's first paper is a review of the accuracy of self-prognostication and its relation to admission, severity, and length of stay. Then there's a trio o…

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Sarah Stanlick, Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Failing Forward with Project-Based Learning

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Benefits of Project-Based Learning Week: Can a negative project experience still provide benefits to students? And if so, how? Sarah Stanlick, assistant professor in the department of integrative and global studies, answers these questions. Sarah Stanlick, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integ…

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Ryan Madan, Worcester Polytechnic Institute – The Unexpected (and Expected) Benefits of Projects in the Humanities

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Benefits of Project-Based Learning Week: A capstone project in the arts and humanities fields could have benefits for many types of students. Ryan Madan, associate professor of teaching in the humanities and arts department, determines why. When new acquaintances find out I teach writing, it’s not unusual for them …

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Kimberly LeChasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Project-Based Learning: More is Better

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Benefits of Project-Based Learning Week: Can too much of a good thing be bad for you? Not when it comes to project-based learning. Kimberly LeChasseur, senior research and evaluation associate, examines why. As a Research & Evaluation Associate with the Center for Project-Based Learning, Kimberly LeChasseur focuses…

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Kris Wobbe, Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Maximizing Learning through High-Impact Practices

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Benefits of Project-Based Learning Week: Developing high-impact practices for students can be beneficial for institutions. Kris Wobbe, associate professor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry, explains why. Kris Wobbe is the Director of WPI’s Center for Project-Based Learning. Most recently she directed …

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Cosmic LOVE, June 1, 2024 56:32

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A Time for Fearless Faith as Never Before The writing is on the wall... if you can read it.By cosmiclove@mcn.net (Dr Christopher Rudy)

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