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Defining genocide: how a rift over Gaza sparked a crisis among scholars

The recent reports by Amnesty and Human Rights Watch reignite the complex debate around genocide definitions amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
#social-media

How influencers and algorithms mobilize propaganda - and distort reality

Misinformation researchers face significant ideological attacks, especially with the rise of the internet and social media.
Social media propagandists can significantly shape public opinion on critical topics, undermining scientific evidence.

How I put LinkedIn to work for my career as a scientist and entrepreneur

The author found unexpected success on LinkedIn after initially dismissing the platform, highlighting the importance of adapting networking strategies for career growth.

How influencers and algorithms mobilize propaganda - and distort reality

Misinformation researchers face significant ideological attacks, especially with the rise of the internet and social media.
Social media propagandists can significantly shape public opinion on critical topics, undermining scientific evidence.

How I put LinkedIn to work for my career as a scientist and entrepreneur

The author found unexpected success on LinkedIn after initially dismissing the platform, highlighting the importance of adapting networking strategies for career growth.
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#higher-education

No DEI. No 'transgender movement.' No women's studies. Trump World wants to 'reclaim' universities.

Trumpian conservatives are mobilizing to reshape higher education, claiming it is influenced by leftist ideologies at the expense of traditional values.

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences' newly-named dean to serve in dual role

Dr. David J. Christini has been appointed as the new Dean of the School of Graduate Studies at SUNY Downstate, emphasizing research and training.
Dr. Christini will serve in a dual role, continuing his work in advancing research initiatives while leading the graduate studies program.

University Leadership Suggest Using AI to Replace Striking Grad Students

Generative AI suggested to replace striking graduate students.
Use of AI tools in academia causing controversy.

No DEI. No 'transgender movement.' No women's studies. Trump World wants to 'reclaim' universities.

Trumpian conservatives are mobilizing to reshape higher education, claiming it is influenced by leftist ideologies at the expense of traditional values.

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences' newly-named dean to serve in dual role

Dr. David J. Christini has been appointed as the new Dean of the School of Graduate Studies at SUNY Downstate, emphasizing research and training.
Dr. Christini will serve in a dual role, continuing his work in advancing research initiatives while leading the graduate studies program.

University Leadership Suggest Using AI to Replace Striking Grad Students

Generative AI suggested to replace striking graduate students.
Use of AI tools in academia causing controversy.
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#research

Reliant's paper-scouring AI takes on science's data drudgery | TechCrunch

AI can alleviate time-consuming data extraction tasks in research and academia, enhancing productivity and reducing errors.

I fled the war in Ukraine. Now I work on ways to help the country's soil heal

Building international networks proved crucial for survival and ongoing research amidst crisis.

Memorial Minute for Dale Weldeau Jorgenson, 89 - Harvard Gazette

Dale Jorgenson reshaped economics through innovative modeling and empirical research, leaving an enduring legacy on the field and economic policy.

Reliant's paper-scouring AI takes on science's data drudgery | TechCrunch

AI can alleviate time-consuming data extraction tasks in research and academia, enhancing productivity and reducing errors.

I fled the war in Ukraine. Now I work on ways to help the country's soil heal

Building international networks proved crucial for survival and ongoing research amidst crisis.

Memorial Minute for Dale Weldeau Jorgenson, 89 - Harvard Gazette

Dale Jorgenson reshaped economics through innovative modeling and empirical research, leaving an enduring legacy on the field and economic policy.
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'I get paid for my outputs, not because I am Maori': why Indigenous researchers often face double duty

Amanda Black advocates for the integration of Indigenous values in research while promoting diversity and equity in the scientific community.
from Nature
1 month ago

Worryingly high prevalence of retraction among top-cited researchers

The 2023 Stanford List reveals concerning levels of retractions among highly-cited researchers, highlighting issues of research integrity.

Mathematician Al Schatz dies at 90 | Cornell Chronicle

Alfred H. Schatz was a distinguished mathematician known for his expertise in finite element methods and contributions to solving complex partial differential equations.

Dealing With Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome affects many, making individuals doubt their abilities and achievements, despite evidence to the contrary.
#innovation

Why Is Innovation Rare in Academia?

Academia's culture of risk aversion and rigid structures hinder true innovation and creative thinking.

Art and Big Ideas are not strange bedfellows - Harvard Gazette

Art and academia share a common foundation in exploring challenging questions to enhance knowledge and creativity.

Why Is Innovation Rare in Academia?

Academia's culture of risk aversion and rigid structures hinder true innovation and creative thinking.

Art and Big Ideas are not strange bedfellows - Harvard Gazette

Art and academia share a common foundation in exploring challenging questions to enhance knowledge and creativity.
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Updates to Graduate Program listing

The blog updates its Graduate Programs in Chinese Philosophy page with recent faculty changes and encourages community involvement for further updates.

Black women on the academic tightrope: four scholars weigh in

Misogynoir significantly impacts Black women's professional opportunities and experiences, particularly in academia.

A former professor recommends becoming an academic editor (opinion)

Freelance editing offers a fulfilling alternative for academics seeking happiness after leaving their tenure-track positions.

Academics say flying to meetings harms the climate - but they carry on

Many academics recognize the environmental impact of air travel but continue to fly for meetings, illustrating a conflict between awareness and behavior.
#gender-bias

Gender bias might be working at level of whole disciplines

Gender bias may affect entire research fields, not just individual applications, influencing funding and performance evaluation negatively as female representation increases.

Unchanged power dynamics still block progress for under-represented groups in academia

Efforts to increase diversity in Dutch academia have not led to significant progress for women and minority ethnic groups in senior positions.

Gender bias might be working at level of whole disciplines

Gender bias may affect entire research fields, not just individual applications, influencing funding and performance evaluation negatively as female representation increases.

Unchanged power dynamics still block progress for under-represented groups in academia

Efforts to increase diversity in Dutch academia have not led to significant progress for women and minority ethnic groups in senior positions.
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Christian colleges invite Jewish students to their 'safe' campuses amid heated anti-Israel protests

Christian universities invite Jewish students amid anti-Israel protests.

Bad intercultural communication is hobbling academia fix it for research equity

Effective communication is crucial in academia, especially for scholars from marginalized communities and lower-income countries.
from Nature
7 months ago

The US Congress is taking on AI -this computer scientist is helping

Regulation of AI is growing in the US, leading to AI scientists providing technical advice for proposed laws on AI in Congress.

How is generative AI changing education? - Harvard Gazette

Symposium discussed the impact of generative AI on academia.

How bioinformatics led one scientist home to Lithuania

Juozas Gordevičius founded a data-science company in the US before returning to Vilnius.

Elite schools turning into Hamas University as antisemitism runs rampant

Higher education institutions facing extremism challenges

'Maybe I was never meant to be in science': how imposter syndrome seizes scientist mothers

Women in Latin America face challenges balancing family and career in academia.
Penalization of women for having children impacts their career progression.

What It Takes To Write A Top-Notch Legal Thriller

Bestselling author James Patterson collaborated with an attorney for his latest legal thriller.
The co-author is experienced in both law and academia.

AI and Society: Government, Policy, and the Law at Mizzou

Exploring AI's implications in government and the public sector
Interdisciplinary approach in addressing AI and society issues

There's an AI 'brain drain' in academia | TechCrunch

The number of new AI Ph.D. graduates entering the AI industry has been increasing, while the share entering academia has been decreasing.
The high salaries offered by private industry for AI talent are a contributing factor to these trends.

These AI tools could help boost your academic research

AI language models like ChatGPT have the potential to transform academia, but many academics lack the knowledge to use them effectively.
There are two camps in academia regarding AI adoption: early adopters who see its potential and academics concerned about its impact on academic integrity.

The Moral Decline of Elite Universities

Academia lacks concern for human dignity and shared progress
University presidents exhibit moral confusion and refusal to be part of a collective

Washington's Folger Museum should stop making Shakespeare 'woke'

The Folger Museum aims to integrate race-focused viewpoints into Shakespearean promotion, challenging traditional perceptions and narratives.

The Best Podcasts of 2024 (So Far)

The importance of fun, light-hearted podcasts in academia and the enjoyment they can bring to listeners.

Sharks Don't Sink. And Neither Does She.

Jasmin Graham challenges stereotypes about sharks and underrepresented scientists, inspiring diversity and inclusion in shark science.

With McQueen and AAU in the rearview, Simon Ungless relishes his printmaking revival

Simon Ungless left Academy of Art University after 29 years to focus on his own work and sustainable clothing label.
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