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Rethinking Higher Education In Pakistan: Bridging The Gap Between Knowledge And Employability
09/30/23
In an era where knowledge is increasingly seen as a commodity readily accessible at the click of a button, universities play a pivotal role in shaping students for an uncertain future. This role has never been more crucial, especially in the context of the majority of universities in Pakistan. Highe -
UAA’s School of Social Work $1.2 million Department of Education grant will fill school social worker shortage in Alaska by Catalina Myers
09/29/23
UAA's School of Social Work professors, Donna Aguiniga, assistant dean for SSW and SSWEND scholar mentor, Matthew Cuellar B.S.W program chair in for SSW and Mary Dallas Allen M.S.W. program chair and SSWEND scholar mentor, were principal investigators on the SSW U.S. Department of Education -
Virtual reality games can be used as a tool in personnel assessment University of Cologne
09/28/23
Virtual reality gamers (VR game) who finished it faster than their fellow gamers also have higher levels of general intelligence and processing capacity. This was the result of a study conducted by the University of Cologne, the University of Liechtenstein and Vorarlberg University of Applied Scienc -
Most important impact metrics in influencer marketing and how to track them by Shreeharsha Hegde
09/28/23
This Article has a reference to mayple.com
Influencer marketing has carved a prominent niche for itself. As brands collaborate with influencers to tap into their dedicated audience, the need to gauge the effectiveness of these collaborations becomes paramount. This is where im -
UDST, Edaa seal MoU to bridge education and workforce gap by thepeninsulaqatar.com
09/27/23
Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and Edaa, Qatar’s Central Securities Depository, announced a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster cooperation between the two institutions. The MoU was signed by UDST President, Dr. Salem Al Naemi, and CEO of Edaa -
The Recompete Pilot Program can help rebuild distressed places—if policymakers properly fund it by Timothy J. Bartik and Mark Muro
09/23/23
As politicians and pundits debate the merits of “Bidenomics,” one part of the administration’s economic strategy deserves special attention: the significant investments in “place-based” policies designed to boost growth in particular locations.
Among these new investments is the -
OU, Air Force Engineers Work to Create Non-Toxic Primer for Aerospace Applications
09/22/23
A research team, coordinated by the Oklahoma Aerospace and Defense Innovation Institute at the University of Oklahoma, is working with members of the 76th Maintenance Wing at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex to develop a novel chromium-free organic primer for aerospace applications.
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Bridging the skills gap: Fuelling careers and the economy in the Philippines by Ritu Bhandari
09/22/23
Economist Impact, supported by Google, conducted a survey of 1,375 employees across Asia-Pacific (APAC), including 100 employees from the Philippines, between November 2022 and January 2023. It also interviewed employers and industry experts across the region to understand their perspectives on ski -
State funding for higher education and the workforce by Nicole Heller-NH Fiscal Policy Institute
09/21/23
New Hampshire’s workforce constraint has become more severe since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than three job openings for every unemployed worker in June 2023 compared to less than two openings per resident seeking work just before the pandemic.
With temporary effe -
Connection Over Content: A New Era for Education Technology By Julia Freeland Fisher
09/20/23
The pandemic cast education technology (edtech) into a starring — and some might argue above-its-paygrade — role in education. For many students and overwhelmed parents, virtual learning became synonymous with isolation. Algorithms and Zoom rooms were meager surrogates for authentic connection. -
Tulane University joins national consortium to educate next generation of quantum engineers by Stacey Plaisance splaisance@tulane.edu
09/19/23
Quantum information technology is a rapidly emerging field that’s expected to change modern communications, computing and other critical infrastructure.
To ensure the U.S. workforce is ready, the Department of Energy's RENEW Initiative has awarded a $4.8 million grant to a seven-u -
COMMENTARY What is a government shutdown? And why are we likely to have another one? by David Wessel
09/19/23
Congress appears to be on track to trigger a government shutdown on October 1, 2023, because it is not expected to pass the 12 appropriations bills that fund government operations before the start of the new fiscal year.
Why do government shutdowns happen?
Under the Antideficiency Ac -
Ohio’s droughts are worse than often recognized, study finds by Tatyana Woodall
09/17/23
A new type of analysis suggests that droughts in Ohio were more severe from 2000 to 2019 than standard measurements have suggested.
Researchers at The Ohio State University developed impacts-based thresholds for drought in Ohio, looking specifically at how corn yield and streamflow were a -
Archaeologists use lidar technology to map wealth and status in ancient Maya society by Barri Bronston
09/17/23
A team of archaeologists led by Tulane University has discovered how to track wealth and status in ancient Maya society: mapping vaulted structures in both urban and rural settings using jungle-penetrating lidar (light detection and ranging) technology.
Through the technology, researchers -
UCLA Education Joins Regional Effort to Transform Schools Into Community Hubs
09/17/23
The California Community Schools Partnership Program leverages assets of the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools, the Los Angeles County Office of Education, and the Los Angles Trust for Children's Health.
The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), the UCLA Center -
RESEARCH The nation’s advanced industries are falling behind, but place-based strategies can help them catch up by Mark Muro and Yang You
09/17/23
Now that the federal government has—for the moment—embraced what Brookings Metro calls “place-based industrial policy,” it’s important to remember why it’s doing so.
Above all, place-based industrial strategies are a mechanism for getting more leverage on urgent economic probl -
UCLA Civil Rights Project Explores the Challenges of "Discrimination in the 21st Century" By John McDonald
09/15/23
New publication summarizes the growth of the mixed-race population in the U.S., highlights complications for the future of civil rights law and policy.
As the nation marks the civil rights milestone of the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, a new research paper published by the -
Will a Green Skills Gap of 7 Million Workers Put Climate Goals at Risk?
09/14/23
There is a critical shortage of green energy workers with the right skills in the right place to advance global decarbonization efforts, according to new research from the BCG Henderson Institute.
BCG has calculated the skills gap in the green economy will rise to 7 million by 2030. This -
Fall Spotlight on Learning presentation will highlight Great College Teaching
09/13/23
The Ohio University community is invited to the Fall 2023 Spotlight on Learning presentation on "Great College Teaching: Actionable Practices and Policies," by Corbin Campbell, Ph.D., associate dean of academic affairs and associate professor, School of Education, American University.
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Career Journey Manifesto by CertificationPoint
09/13/23
Career Journey Manifesto
Rewrite(Or Write) Your Future Career Story
Not Moving Up The Career Ladder Can Seem Unlikely For A Decent Percentage Of
Indivduals, But For The Rest Of Us....Many Times There Are Many Bumps An Bruises
Along The Way Regardless Of How Much Exper -
Cultural Differences in the Workplace
09/13/23
This article is part of a series on "Cross-cultural Relationships in the Workplace." It will provide useful information to increase your cultural awareness in the workplace and apply strategies to facilitate intercultural relationships.
In a study conducted by Pew Research Cente -
UCI School of Education becomes California branch of international network Bilingualism Matters
09/13/23
The University of California, Irvine School of Education has been named the site of the newest branch of Bilingualism Matters, a worldwide network of more than 30 branches of multilingualism research and community practice. The school serves as the organization’s first branch in California and on -
Being Mindful of Cultural Differences By Rusul Alrubail
09/13/23
When teaching a diverse group of students, whether they are English language learners or English speakers but have a different cultural background, it’s important to be mindful of the cultural differences in students’ behaviour. Recognizing and being able to distinguish these cultural difference -
Cultural Differences in the Classroom
09/12/23
Cultures and ethnic groups differ not only in languages, but also in how languages are used. Since some of the patterns differ from those typical of modern classrooms, they can create misunderstandings between teachers and students (Cazden, 2001; Rogers, et al., 2005). Consider these examples:
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NOAA Provides $2.5 Million Grant to Help USM Develop Data Assembly Hub By: Van Arnold
09/12/23
The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) renowned expertise in ocean science research and technology provided the impetus for a $2.5 million grant awarded recently to the University by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA).
The award will be used to support the d -
Defense Department seeks diverse workforce in ASU recruitment visit By Mary Beth Faller
09/11/23
'Taking the Pentagon to the People' event to highlight research, civilian career opportunities
Faculty and students will get a chance to hear about research and career opportunities at the U.S. Department of Defense this week as Arizona State University hosts “Taking the Penta -
Taking A Moment To Remember 9/11 by Byron Giles
09/11/23
Looking back over the course of my military career, there were certain key moments that will stay with me forever. One of the early moments in my career were the events on September 11, 2001. I had just finished a five day rotation, which had led to a first of two days off on September 11.
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China Is Striking Back in the Tech War With the U.S. BY GREGORY C. ALLEN
09/11/23
Two dates from 2022 are destined to echo in geopolitical history. The first, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, hardly needs further elaboration. The second is October 7, 2022, when the United States enacted a new set of export controls designed to cripple China’s future progress in AI -
SpaceX is barred from launching missions from its Texas base until it makes 63 changes after a recent rocket went haywire BY ALAN LEVIN
09/11/23
Elon Musk’s SpaceX must take “corrective actions” to prevent a recurrence of mishaps during an April test of its Starship rocket before the Federal Aviation Administration will grant it another launch permit.
The FAA blamed “multiple root causes” of the flawed Starship test lau -
Uber is planning a TaskRabbit-like service, suggests code discovered in its iPhone app BY MARK GURMAN
09/10/23
Uber Technologies Inc. is working on a TaskRabbit-like service that will let app users hire people to conduct various tasks in an expansion beyond driving and deliveries.
The potential new service, codenamed “Chore,” was discovered inside of Uber’s iPhone app within hidden code stri -
Douglas Rushkoff on How Human Behavior is Training AI
09/09/23
Few people understand the internet better than Douglas Rushkoff. Lots of people have figured out how to make money online, or how to build influence or create political momentum. But as a media theorist, author, and professor, Rushkoff has built his career helping us all understand not just what we -
OU Board of Regents Approves College of Nursing Renovations, Academic Appointments and More
09/09/23
The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents met today to approve the next steps to renovate nursing student facilities and classrooms, academic appointments, the formation of a search committee and other items.
At the meeting, held on Cameron University’s Duncan campus, the Regents appr -
K-State reimagines educational access, opportunity in bold new strategic plan by k-state.edu
09/08/23
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University is leaning into its land-grant heritage and mission with today's launch of its Next-Gen K-State strategic plan.
Built from input from more than 10,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and other university stakeholders — including the 2, -
Researchers take key step toward improving lives of people with epilepsy by Steve Lundeberg
09/07/23
Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Engineering have taken a key step toward improving the lives of patients with epilepsy by developing a sensor system for quickly testing their saliva to see if they have the correct level of anti-epileptic medicine in their system.
The -
middle tennessee State University With Honors College bells tolling, MTSU Daniels Center hosts 9/11 Remembrance by RANDY WEILER
09/07/23
A special twist of utilizing the University Honors College bell tower bells tolling at specific times will be part of the ninth annual 9/11 Remembrance at Middle Tennessee State University.
The public is invited to attend the ceremony, which is free and will be held at 7:30 a.m. Monday, S -
Bossier Parish Community College TESTING CENTER RECEIVES NATIONAL MILITARY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD by BPCC.EDU
09/07/23
Bossier Parish Community College recently received the CLEP® Honors Military Achievement award for being a Top 20 CLEP Military Test Center. BPCC Testing Center Director Cheryl Wieser accepted the award at the CLEP Honors reception held in Las Vegas last month. The award recognizes BPCC for adminis -
University of Georgia Academic advisor helps students identify their interests and passions by Krista Richmond
09/07/23
Caroline Bloodworth guides public health students on their own path
It took Caroline Bloodworth a little while to figure out what path her career would take.
She started college as a chemical engineering major and switched that to public health two and a half years later, earni -
10 Grambling State students named among BeyGood Foundation Renaissance Scholars by gram.edu
09/07/23
Ten Grambling State University students have been announced as recipients of $10,000 scholarships from the BeyGood Foundation, founded by famous artist Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.
The singer, songwriter, and businesswoman best known by her first name — Beyoncé — is currently in th -
Where Belonging Begins: Higher Education Students Lead Syracuse University’s Native Student Program by Ashley Kang
09/07/23
In October 2022, after nearly 33 years at Syracuse University, Regina A. Jones ’07 retired as director of the University’s Native Student Program. She launched the program in 2006 along with Stephanie Waterman ’83, G’04, while simultaneously studying for a bachelor’s degree in child and fa -
UNLV News - Cybersecurity Isn’t Just About Protecting Passwords: It’s Shaping Tomorrow’s Defenders to Secure Small Businesses by Jordan Sprogis
09/07/23
TL; DR: The first thing you should know about cybersecurity is it’s not reserved for mega-corporations with millions of customers and personal data. Cyberattacks can happen to anyone — and many attackers specifically target small businesses because they often don’t have the proper knowledge, t -
KU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS RECEIVES LARGEST GIFT IN SCHOOL HISTORY by Michelle Keller
09/07/23
The University of Kansas School of Business received a $50 million commitment from an anonymous donor that will transform business education and research at the school. The gift, the largest in KU School of Business history, will also provide funds to advance key initiatives supporting undergraduate -
Colorado's quantum revolution turning state into new Silicon Valley by Daniel Strain
09/07/23
In the 17th century, a Dutch merchant named Antony van Leeuwenhoek began experimenting with making new microscope lenses and, in the process, plunged humanity into a new world—this one teeming with previously-undiscovered life, from small bacteria to single-celled algae and more.
More t -
JOHN WARNOCK, CO-FOUNDER OF ADOBE SYSTEMS INC., SELECTED AS 2020 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER AT UNIVERSITY OF UTAH’S GENERAL CONVOCATION by Brooke Adams
09/07/23
John Warnock, a computer scientist and visionary co-founder of Adobe Systems Inc., will deliver the commencement address at the University of Utah’s campus-wide convocation, set for Thursday, April 30, 2020, at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.
Warnock, who received three degrees from the U, -
‘An Act of War’: Inside America’s Silicon Blockade Against China By Alex W. Palmer
09/06/23
Last October, the United States Bureau of Industry and Security issued a document that — underneath its 139 pages of dense bureaucratic jargon and minute technical detail — amounted to a declaration of economic war on China. The magnitude of the act was made all the more remarkable by the relati -
OHIO’s College of Business provides students with key experience, connections and opportunities
09/06/23
The Ohio University College of Business is a national leader in preparing students for successful careers due in a large part to its focus on experiential learning.
“It is very important to us that we provide our students with real-world experiences to best prepare them for their career -
UCLA-led climate projects receive $7.5 million in state-funded grants from UC by Sean Brenner
09/06/23
Key takeaways
Five projects led by UCLA investigators have received two-year grants to pursue research related to climate change, and to health, technology and other challenges brought by climate change.
The California Climate Action grants are being disbursed through a partnership b -
THE DIPLOMATIC WAY TO PAY FOR STUDY ABROAD Article by Stephanie Ferrell and Grace Kearns
09/06/23
UD offers financial opportunities for students to reach their study abroad dreams, via Delaware Diplomats program
When it comes to study abroad affordability, the University of Delaware’s mission is simple:
If your goal is to study abroad, our goal is to help get you there, -
Why online learning will help you shape your international career by Thelocal.fr
09/06/23
Choosing to study as an adult is a big choice to make and it’s only natural that you want a good idea of the likely return on your investment.
That may be even more true in a time of economic uncertainty such as now. Fortunately, as an English speaker in today’s world, you have a wid -
Education reform is a cul-du-sac. It’s time to build new roads to new destinations. By: Thomas Arnett
09/06/23
Is it possible to transform existing K–12 schools? Can innovative, future-ready models of schooling be built from the schools that are common across the education landscape today?
I suspect that if you were to survey the range of people working in K–12 education today—across school -
Achieving the Dream Selects Antelope Valley College for Prestigious National Cohort
09/05/23
Antelope Valley College has been selected as one of 10 colleges to participate in Achieving the Dream’s three-year Accelerating Equitable Outcomes cohort, college officials announced today.
Achieving the Dream (ATD) will provide AV College with resources and support as it implements com -
Mississippi Valley State University Set to hold the 9th Annual B.B. King Day Symposium
09/04/23
Each year, Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) takes a musical trip that connects the past to the present during its B.B. King Day Symposium at MVSU in honor of the legendary blues musician.
On Thursday, September 7, 2023, the symposium will celebrate its ninth year and highlight t -
False Claims Attacks on Infrastructure Focus of NSF-Funded Research by Josh DeLozier
09/03/23
False claims and disinformation, especially in a social media-driven society, have become major problems with potentially severe consequences. Thanks to an initial seed grant from the Data Institute for Societal Challenges and the Oklahoma Aerospace and Defense Innovation Institute, researchers at O -
Virginia State University to Address the Petersburg Teacher Shortage by vsu.edu
09/03/23
The Virginia State University College of Education has announced a new teacher residency program to help with Petersburg’s teacher shortage and provide future educators with an immersive educational experience.
Finding quality teachers has been a struggle for Petersburg in recent yea -
Florida State University literary experts offer tips for navigating back-to-school disruptions and building strong reading habits for young learners by fsu.edu
09/02/23
Going back to school is disruptive for children on several fronts. Overnight their routines change and behaviors around learning tend to go from being unstructured to structured.
Reading practices, especially when done with others — parents, siblings, other family members and caregive -
Startup = growth by Paul Graham
09/02/23
The original version of this essay is available at http://www.paulgraham.com/growth.html
September 2012
A startup is a company designed to grow fast. Being newly founded does not in itself make a company a startup. Nor is it necessary for a startup to work on technology, or tak
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Rethinking Higher Education In Pakistan: Bridging The Gap Between Knowledge And Employability
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