Remove Engineering Remove Entertainment Remove Research
article thumbnail

School of Chemistry Games Night

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

Researching the market Within the School of Chemistry, I had the privilege of taking on the role of undergraduate representative and serving on the EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) committee. A games night, however, had the potential to entertain everyone for an entire evening—and that’s exactly what we went for.

article thumbnail

How to Improve College Teaching in 2023

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The first, which initially arose in Italy and elsewhere on the European continent a millennium ago, offered professional training in law, medicine, and the church and later in such fields as architecture, business, engineering, and the sciences. What has emerged are intricate arrangements that are now under intense financial strain.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

An online surge at Virginia Tech. But what about outcomes?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“Every time I taught it, it kind of doubled,” said Duma, professor of engineering and director of the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science. Courses with lighter workloads or entertaining professors, for example, earn better ratings. More than 1,000 students signed up.

article thumbnail

Podcast: Reflections Series: Connections and adaptations online (35 minutes)

Teaching Matters Online Learning

Elizabeth Bomberg, Professor of Environmental Politics, School of Social and Political Science Judy, Elizabeth, and Grace entertain thought-provoking questions in their reflection. Her central passion lies in delivering teaching that is research-led, practice based and – above all – inspiring.

article thumbnail

Struggling to develop AI programs? Look no further than these 4 schools

University Business

. “The student who pursues Intelligence can combine it with Devices to become a roboticist, with People to build adaptive interfaces, or with Media to build smart and adaptive entertainment,” according to Georgia Tech’s webpage on intelligence. University of Washington The Paul G. The post Struggling to develop AI programs?

article thumbnail

Working In Australia: A Guide for Canadian Students

Study and Go Abroad

Information Technology: Australia’s growing tech industry requires skilled workers in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity. Engineering: Australia has a strong mining and resource industry and requires skilled civil, mechanical, and mining engineers. Find deals and discounts to save money.

article thumbnail

CoDI Show: Is astronaut food the future?

Teaching Matters Student Employment

Looking at food provisions in extreme environments, researchers and engineers have come up with some very interesting, but also controversial solutions, which are now making their way into mainstream food production. What priorities does nutrition research put first, and is “tastiness” one of them? Aug 9, 2018

Food 52