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STC Biology faculty member inspires students to see science beyond the classroom

For South Texas College STC Biology faculty member Xiomara Galvan Garcia, science isn’t just a subject to memorize, but a way of understanding the world.

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Jul 15 • 3:47 PM EDT • Science • news.southtexascollege.edu
Classroom Champions: Mount Pleasant summer camp seeks sports equipment donations

A co-coordinator at Kaleidoscope Summer Camp at Carolina Park Elementary School is seeking sports equipment donations for students in kindergarten through 5th grade.

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Jul 14 • 7:30 PM EDT • Sports • live5news.com
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Lindsey Graham's career and influence on American politics

Learn about the life and legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham

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Jul 14 • 3:56 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
‘A Blessing and a Challenge’: What Teachers Think of the Science of Reading (Opinion)

In these classrooms, the recent push for foundational literacy skills has been transformational.

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Jul 13 • 3:49 PM EDT • Science • edweek.org
At Family Science Night, Wonder Comes Before Answers.

BAR HARBOR—Family Science Night isn’t really about science. It’s about wonder. It’s about watching a five-year-old realize that the tiny creature under a microscope is a real living thing. It’s about a teenager discovering that the scientist explaining genetics or regeneration isn’t much older than they are. It’s about parents seeing curiosity spread across a child’s face the way excitement spreads across a crowd at a Fourth of July parade. For one evening, families realize that the laboratory isn’t some secretive place where knowledge is hidden behind white coats and closed doors. They learn that the lab is a place their neighbors work, their friends’ parents work, and it becomes a place where questions matter more than answers. It’s a place where wonder is the origin for knowledge. At the lab, children learn that it’s okay not to know. Adults remember that they once asked “Why?” about everything. Scientists are reminded why they fell in love with discovery in the first place. There are experiments, games, obstacle courses, and demonstrations, of course. But those are really just invitations—to touch, to explore, to laugh, to make mistakes, and to ask one more question. In a world that often rewards certainty, Family Science Night celebrates curiosity. And perhaps that’s its greatest gift. Long after the microscopes are packed away and the experiments are over, what families take home isn’t just a few new facts about biology. They take home the feeling that discovery belongs to everyone—that science isn’t something happening somewhere else by someone else. It’s simply what happens when people are given permission to wonder. A Family Science Night at the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory is one of those rare community events where children and adults can experience science as something they do, not just something they read about. Hands on discovery allows hands-on learning and joy. Real scientists, some local, some scientist-interns (but still scientists) just in college make science real, approachable, and exciting. And there, complex ideas like forever chemical-filtration, DNA and so much more become not complex. Instead, they become fun. Summer fellows are challenged to explain cutting-edge biomedical research in ways a first-grader—and their grandparent—can understand. Past activities have explored gene expression, kidney function, axolotl regeneration, worms, microplastics, and phytoplankton through games and creative demonstrations. Though it’s called family night, you can also see adults going from station to station, exploring, learning together across ages. Family Science Night reflects the laboratory’s broader mission of breaking down barriers between researchers and the public, helping people understand how scientific discoveries relate to everyday life and the health of Maine’s environment. Family Science Night transforms a world-class research laboratory into a giant interactive classroom, where curiosity is encouraged, questions are celebrated, and families discover that science isn’t just something that happens in a lab—it’s an adventure anyone can join. About MDI Biological Laboratory For more than 125 years, MDI Bio Lab has been a center for training and research in comparative biology. In the last two decades its biomedical research has focused on aging, regeneration, and environmental toxins. The Laboratory houses 11 research groups staffed by an international team of world-class scientists and graduate students. It also leads a statewide network of colleges, universities and research institutions that collaborate to provide training, research experiences and financial support to help young Mainers play a bigger role in today’s biomedical revolution. Located on Maine’s rugged coast, the Laboratory’s 100+ acre campus houses research facilities, cottages and dorms that house visiting scientists and students. It is also home to MDI Bioscience, a subsidiary working to design innovative techniques to speed the drug discovery process. LINKS TO LEARN MORE NIH INBRE MDI BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY Photos: Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar/Bar Harbor Story HELP SUPPORT THE BAR HARBOR STORY When we started The Bar Harbor Story, we didn’t know if anyone would read it. But you showed up. You shared. You sent tips. Now—over 400,000 views every month later—it’s clear: people here care about their community and each other. We’ve kept everything free because news should never be out of reach, but every one of our stories takes time to write, and your support keeps The Bar Harbor Story going. If you value our work, please consider a paid subscription, a founding membership, or a sponsorship. It truly helps us cover one more meeting, tell one more story, shine one more light. Even $5 a month makes a difference. Click here to become a one-time supporter now. Thank you so much for being here. Founding member information can be found here. Have questions about sponsorships? Just send Shaun an email at sfarrar86@gmail.com, he’d love to hear from you. Subscribe Share Bar Harbor Story Share Leave a comment

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Jul 12 • 8:18 AM EDT • Science • barharborstory.substack.com
Half of parents worried kids are too hooked on AI: survey

AI isn't just shaking up workplaces and college classrooms, it's gaining ground among grade school kids and raising parents' concerns.

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Jul 9 • 12:01 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Workforce Trends in Public Health Preparedness

Learn about ongoing changes to the public health preparedness workforce and how to best support these workers.

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Jul 7 • 12:00 PM EDT • Health • astho.org
Grace Ueng: What stayed with me from my 35th Harvard Business School reunion

Thirty-five years after arriving at Harvard Business School as a nervous first-year student, Grace Ueng found herself standing at the front of the classroom leading a very different conversation.

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Jul 6 • 9:09 PM EDT • Business • wral.com
Lori Desautels Helps Transform Teaching Through Brain Science

Are you ready to transform the way you teach and connect with students? Reimagine classroom management, further empower your students and make a deeper impact through the “Wired for Connection”...

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Jul 6 • 9:30 AM EDT • Science • news.wilkes.edu
UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center brings real scientists into L.A. classrooms

For many high school students, the term “scientist” conjures someone who doesn’t look like them or share their background. This program sets out to change that, bringing young researchers directly into classrooms for hands-on, interactive presentations.

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Jul 6 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • uclahealth.org
Exploring STEM Futures through UConn 4-H’s Biotechnology Club

The Biotechnology Club is intentionally designed to complement classroom learning and prepare Connecticut students to enter the skilled, science-literate wo ...

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Jul 1 • 7:20 AM EDT • Science • today.uconn.edu
A.I. takes center stage in health topics discussed at the Aspen Ideas festival

Right now, some of the world's brightest leaders, scholars and artists are in Colorado for the Aspen Ideas festival. NBC News’ Kate Snow went to discuss how A.I. Is reshaping the classroom and how we manage our health.

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Jun 29 • 6:05 PM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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Commentary: Putting students before politics

After another school year, superintendents across Texas are not just packing up classrooms; we are staring down spreadsheets, trying to piece together next year’s budgets. It is a grueling annual...

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Jun 28 • 1:57 PM EDT • Politics • myrgv.com
McArthur Center to prepare University of Rio Grande health care and manufacturing students

A facility at the University of Rio Grande has opened, offering new educational opportunities for students.The McArthur Center features nine modern classrooms a

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Jun 27 • 2:48 PM EDT • Health • wchstv.com
Moment of Science: Music and Color

Dr. Stefan Wienzierl at TU Berlin studies how the architecture of a classroom or concert hall can impact the quality of music or speech.

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Jun 26 • 5:19 PM EDT • Science • wistv.com
Hong Kong Science Fair marks five years of youth innovation

As the city’s flagship I&T education event returns, it continues to connect classroom learning with real-world invention and open doors to the international stage

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Jun 24 • 8:30 PM EDT • Science • scmp.com
Bringing the Lab into the Classroom with NYC’s Youngest Scientists

The Scientist-in-Residence Student Showcase is a culminating celebration of science education.

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Jun 24 • 1:17 PM EDT • Science • nyas.org
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EIGHT JAGUARS EARN COLLEGE SPORTS COMMUNICATORS ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT HONORS

INDIANAPOLIS - Eight members of the IU Indianapolis men's and women's cross country and track and field programs were named College Sports Communicators Academic All-District on Tuesday (June 23) for their work in competition and in the classroom. Six members of head coach Justin Amburgy's men's squad were honored while two student-athletes from head coach Antonio McDaniel's women's team were recognized.

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Jun 23 • 12:05 PM EDT • Sports • iuindyjags.com
Four students head to Pittsburgh to learn key professional skills as John R. Lewis Undergraduate Public Health Scholars

The UT San Antonio students will spend eight weeks this summer in classroom-based and experiential learning experiences at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health and area internships.

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Jun 23 • 3:00 AM EDT • Health • news.utsa.edu
Curiosity leads the way as students become scientists with Headwaters Science Institute

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Headwaters Science Institute transformed 166 Alder Creek Middle School (ACMS) seventh graders into field researchers during a five-day program that combined classroom learning with hands-on scientific investigations at Donner Memorial State Park. ...

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Jun 22 • 10:07 AM EDT • Science • sierrasun.com
Scouting Stanford Guard Ebuka Okorie

Ebuka OkorieFrame: 6'2 185 lbsPosition: GuardTeam: Stanford Cardinals2026 Draft Age:Stats via https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/ebuka-okorie-1.html Offense Ebuka Okorie emerged as one of the most productive freshman guards in the country and quickly transformed from an under-the-radar recruit into a legitimate NBA prospect. His offensive profile is built around dynamic scoring, relentless rim pressure, and advanced shot-making ability. Few

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Jun 21 • 10:33 PM EDT • Business • sportsbusinessclassroom.com
The “Science of Learning” Is Less Controversial Than It Used to Be

A new report tackles the challenge of integrating the science of learning into the routines, systems, and structures that shape teachers’ daily work.

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Jun 18 • 11:21 PM EDT • Science • aei.org
Better Sports Club awards banquet celebrates Arlington students, coaches

The 70th annual Better Sports Club of Arlington awards banquet honored high school student-athletes, along with their coaches and boosters, for successes during the 2025-26 school year. More than 30 high school seniors received awards for their overall excellence during competition, in the classroom and in the community. The June 9 event was held at

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Jun 18 • 2:45 PM EDT • Sports • arlnow.com
Six from Lacrosse and Hockey Named to CSC Academic All-District Teams

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Six members of the Union College men's hockey and men's lacrosse teams were recognized for their work in competition and in the classroom with spots on the 2026 CSC Academic All-District Men's At-Large Team, selected by College Sports Communicators and announced on Tuesday.

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Jun 18 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • unionathletics.com
Survey reveals political and cultural factions shaping the midterms

Examine Pew’s survey on types of voters and analyze differences across key political demographic groups

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Jun 17 • 2:04 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Six Named to CSC Academic All-District Women's At-Large Teams

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Six Union College student-athletes spanning three sports were recognized for their work in competition and in the classroom with spots on the 2026 CSC Academic All-District Women's At-Large Team, selected by College Sports Communicators and announced on Tuesday.

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Jun 17 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • unionathletics.com
Syracuse schools receive $4M to tackle mental health crisis in classrooms

Syracuse City School District students facing mental health crises will soon have more trained professionals to turn to.

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Jun 16 • 1:34 PM EDT • Health • cnycentral.com
WVPEC, WVU partner with Pittsburgh Penguins to take hockey-themed STEM lessons into classrooms

Elementary school students in West Virginia and Pennsylvania will soon explore science through the lens of hockey thanks to a new partnership involving the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative and the STEAM Technical Assistance Center, housed in the West Virginia University Office of the Provost, and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.

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Jun 16 • 1:00 PM EDT • Science • wvutoday.wvu.edu
My Student Experience: Science Education Majors Receive Funding to Travel to National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) Conference in California

As a science education major in NC State’s College of Education, Gillian Grimmick is always thinking about creating lesson plans and lab activities for her future classroom. So, she was thrilled when she had the opportunity to attend the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) conference in Anaheim, California, in April.

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Jun 11 • 1:15 PM EDT • Science • ced.ncsu.edu
Science educators explore STEAM lessons during immersive visit to OSF Jump Simulation & Education Center

Key Takeaways:Science educators from across Illinois explored hands-on STEAM activities at OSF Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center, gaining classroom-ready ideas and resources.OSF HealthCare highlighted free educational tools and activities that inspire student interest in health care and STEAM careers.Educators discovered new engagement ...

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Jun 10 • 6:02 PM EDT • Science • newsroom.osfhealthcare.org
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How to incorporate open-science practices into neuroscience training

If we want new neuroscientists to implement open science throughout their careers, we need to establish its practices as a core principle of training.

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Jun 10 • 12:00 AM EDT • Science • thetransmitter.org
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From Classroom to Racetrack: How Charlie Baur is Building a Motorsports Career in a Business Discipline

Charlie Baur can trace his racing story back to a Christmas morning in Michigan — the kind that starts with snow on the ground and ends with a throttle in a kid’s hands. “I remember being 3 years old and then for Christmas that year, my parents had gotten me a 120 cc snowmobile,” Baur said. Long before sprint cars, he was a Michigan kid on snowmobiles, dirt bikes, four-wheelers and jet skis — and a regular at car shows and races with his family. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur That early exposure became a calling. At 12, he sat in a sprint car for the first time and knew he’d found the next chapter. He started in quarter midgets, moved to go-karts, and the day before he turned 16 — one day shy of the minimum age required by track insurance — he made his first sprint car start after convincing officials to let him race. Five years later, Baur is still pushing forward, now racing sprint cars on both pavement and dirt while pursuing an automotive business education at Northwood University — with a clear-eyed understanding that motorsports encompasses more than what happens under the lights on Saturday night. “It’s a business,” said Charlie, a 20-year-old who calls Fenton, Michigan, home when he’s not at a racetrack or at Northwood’s residential campus in Midland, Michigan. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Racing is the product — but preparation is the job To the average fan, race day begins around dinner time. For a team, race day can be a 12-hour shift — plus the work that came before it. And Baur’s racing operation is a family affair. “The team is my parents and myself,” he said, explaining they own the cars, maintain equipment and manage the business side — from sponsor relations to budgeting. On race weekends, the core group includes Baur and his parents (Eric and Stefanie), plus a couple of additional hands (Alex Photiou and Robert Flannigan) who help with the intensity and pace of trackside work. That structure has shaped how he thinks about efficiency and professionalism. “We’ve always kind of had the mentality of we’re never working on the car for maintenance at the track,” he said. “Our goal is to do as little work as possible to the car because it should be ready when that car rolls out of the trailer to go racing.” That mindset shows up in routines: bolt checks, tire procedures, safety equipment and a repeatable process designed to limit errors. “Once I fire the car up and put my helmet on, that’s when it’s go time,” he said. “You can plan as much as possible for how the race is going to play out, but until you take the green flag … you don’t know how it’s going to go.” Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur First-generation driver, student of the game In racing, “first-generation” matters — and Baur wears that label with pride. “A lot of the drivers are third or fourth generation,” he said. “My family has never been in motorsports. So for me, we’ve always looked at it as we’re new to it and we want to be as different as possible. From a marketing standpoint, it helps us stand out.” It also pushes him to seek out mentors — especially veteran drivers who have seen every scenario, solved every problem and won in multiple eras. Baur credits accomplished driver Jason Blonde, a 10-time champion, for becoming his driver coach and helping him develop as a competitor. “To me, learning from Jason helps me because he has had lots of success and knows what to do,” Baur said. “You have to humble yourself and say, ‘I don’t know what to do; can you help me out?’” That willingness to learn extends off the track, too. Baur says one of his biggest challenges is not a mechanical limitation, but credibility. “It’s my age,” he said. “Some people won’t take me seriously because I’m so young. Even though … I do know what we’re talking about and have a general idea.” His answer has been to out-prepare, out-communicate and treat the operation like a real enterprise — because it is. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Northwood’s role: Turning passion into a plan Baur is majoring in automotive aftermarket management and pursuing an accelerated path that pairs undergraduate study with graduate work. He’s also exploring how to align his studies with motorsports-focused coursework as Northwood advances related programs and pathways. He sees the value clearly: motorsports needs business-literate professionals who understand budgets, sponsorship, marketing, operations and long-term strategy — and who can translate between the language of the shop and the language of the boardroom. That’s why his Northwood experience isn’t limited to the classroom. He has been involved with the Northwood University International Auto Show and serves as motorsports chair — a leadership role that demands outreach, contracts, coordination and a steady professional demeanor. “There’s so much outside work that makes the auto show successful that people don’t realize,” he said. “And it is truly student led.” He’s also participated in industry experiences through Northwood at major events such as AAPEX, SEMA and PRI, along with other automotive networking events — opportunities he describes as a fast track to understanding how business really gets done. “You learn a lot in the classroom,” he said. “But if you learn it and you can’t apply it to the real world, it loses its value. Or if you learn it and can apply it, but you don’t know anyone, it is still of no value.” In his words, Northwood helps him win because it “gives me the tools to succeed” — including flexibility and faculty support as he balances travel and racing commitments with academics. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Racing as an ecosystem — and a talent gap waiting to be filled Baur is blunt about what he sees across the motorsports world: a deep bench of experienced professionals, and not enough young talent entering the pipeline. “I go to car shows, I go to these different events, and typically … the average age is between 45 to 55,” he said. “There’s not a lot of young people going into the motorsports world.” That reality reinforces Northwood’s communications focus: positioning motorsports not as a narrow lane, but as a wide ecosystem of business careers — sponsorship, logistics, data, media, leadership, hospitality and innovation — with real demand for prepared graduates. It also shapes how Baur talks to younger students who love racing but aren’t sure what their future looks like. “If you have a passion for motorsports, there’s gonna be a spot for you somewhere,” he said, emphasizing that driving is only one of many career paths — and that local tracks and hands-on experience are often the best first step. But if someone is interested in driving as a career path, it will take a team to make that happen. Baur’s team includes Stahl’s Motors and Music Experience, Rhino Racing, Randy Wise Buick GMC Chevrolet, Western Michigan Fleet Parts, Mother’s Polish, Schaeffer’s Oil, Hepfner Racing Products, Ameriguard Storage Centers, Justice Brothers, Race 1 Wraps, TBM Brakes, Behind Your Design, CharlieBaur.com and Northwood University. “There are so many people who invest not only in myself but in my race team and who believe in us to succeed,” he added. Pictured: Charlie Bauer’s sprint race car. Looking ahead: A headline worth chasing Ask Baur to imagine 2035, and he’ll give you two answers — one dream, one blueprint. “In a perfect world,” he said, “winning the Indy 500.” Realistically, he wants to build a life where business ownership and racing reinforce each other and where he can pay forward the help he has received by mentoring younger drivers, especially those trying to break into motorsports without a family legacy. “When I retire from full-time racing, I want to be able to provide the same opportunities that were presented to myself to the next generation of drivers,” Baur said. “I know how difficult it is to get your foot in the door.” For now, the focus is simple: keep building the operation, keep learning the business, and keep showing up prepared — because in sprint car racing, as in life, process matters. And once the helmet goes on? “It’s go time,” Baur said. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Learn more Students interested in motorsports careers — whether in competition, team operations, marketing, finance, sponsorship, data, or management — can explore opportunities through Northwood University’s Center for Automotive and Mobility Studies. For Charlie Baur’s latest motorsports adventures, follow Charlie_Baur and Charlie Baur Racing on social media. To learn more about Northwood’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Automotive and Mobility Studies and motorsports management concentration, visit www.northwood.edu/programs/automotive-mobility-studies/. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Pictured: Charlie Baur at Butler Motor Speedway on May 31, 2026. Share this page

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$1.5M Gift Establishes the Chase-Bear-Dyer Advanced Triage Unit at UConn Health and the Chase-Bear-Dyer Family Classroom at the UConn School of Law

The gift will expand the emergency care department at UConn Health and enhance learning spaces for School of Law students

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Jun 8 • 7:15 AM EDT • Health • today.uconn.edu
Wildlife ecologist says her favorite science talk this year was in her children's classroom

"The kids are alright, and they sure are ready to protect the natural world into the future."

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Jun 6 • 5:35 AM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
Morning Preview: A Jobs Report Surprise, Immigration Showdown and Rising Heat Risks

Today, economists and consumers are reacting to a better-than-expected job report and regulators are rethinking how schools spend billions on internet access and classroom technology. At the same time, the first major heat waves of the season are putting pressure on public health systems as summer ...

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SFA business students gain global edge through immersive study abroad tour of Spain and Portugal

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Nearly 50 students from Stephen F. Austin State University’s Nelson Rusche College of Business participated in an intensive, faculty-led study abroad program in Spain and Portugal May 10-21.Led by Dr. Matthew Lindsey, chair of the Department of Management and Marketing, and Dr. Mikhail Kouliavtsev, chair of the Department of Economics and Finance, the experiential learning trip bridged classroom business theory with real-world international operations across the Iberian Peninsula.

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Inspiring future innovators: 400+ middle, high school students explore career paths at App State STEAM Expo

Over 400 middle and high school students took part in App State’s STEAM Expo this spring, exploring science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through hands-on learning and interactive engagement with App State faculty and students. The annual event helps students connect classroom concepts to future academic and career possibilities.

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Jun 3 • 7:33 AM EDT • Science • today.appstate.edu
With new grant, Portage schools hopes to put mental health experts right beside classrooms

A new grant will help the Portage Community School District create an in-house clinic offering mental health support to students at school.

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Jun 2 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • wpr.org
Reno high school fire science academy expands to four-year program

Students at Reno’s AACT Fire Science Academy train through hands-on drills and classroom lessons, with some heading to summer fire camps. The program expands to four years.

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Jun 2 • 12:59 AM EDT • Science • fox5vegas.com
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Reno high school fire science academy expands to four-year program

Students at Reno’s AACT Fire Science Academy train through hands-on drills and classroom lessons, with some heading to summer fire camps.

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Reno high school fire science academy expands to four-year program

Students at Reno’s AACT Fire Science Academy train through hands-on drills and classroom lessons, with some heading to summer fire camps.

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GW Serves: Sparking a Love of Science in Local Classrooms | GW Today | The George Washington University

Through a workshop series supported by GW’s Nashman Center, rising sophomore Sonse Ransibrahmanakul hosted workshops at area high schools to make biology lessons more hands-on for students.

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Eagle business students shine at mock interview event

Morehead State University takes pride in helping Eagles soar after graduation by ensuring they have knowledge in the classroom and opportunities for real-world experience and career preparation. MSU business students with the Elmer R. Smith College of Business & Technology were able to display their preparedness for one of the key steps in the hiring process as they participated in a Mock Interview Event with hiring managers from across the region this spring. Hosted by MSU's Center for Career Development & Experiential Education and hosted by Instructor of Business Communication and Management Dr. Christy L. Trent (Class of 2006), the event allowed 33 undergraduate business students to sharpen their interviewing skills in a high-pressure situation. For more information, contact the Center for Career Development & Experiential Education at careerservices@moreheadstate.edu or 606-783-2233.

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J.J. McCarthy Uses ‘Classroom’ Analogy to Describe Relationship With Kyler Murray

In his first public comments since Murray signed with the eager-to-contend Vikings, McCarthy sounded as though he understood the situation but did not necessarily appreciate it.

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Public Health Graduate Students Reflect on Their Capstone Experience - University of New Haven

Candidates in the University of New Haven’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program applied classroom learning to real-world public health projects focused on mental health, food insecurity, and community-health assessment.

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May 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • newhaven.edu
Raising awareness, not alarm on teen mental health

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in kids aged 10 to 14.

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May 27 • 7:30 AM EDT • Health • spectrumlocalnews.com
Editorial: CTU rank-and-file finds its nerve and votes down dues hike to fund politics

This internal vote looks less like simple sticker shock than a warning from members that CTU leadership has drifted too far from the classroom and too deep into politics.

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May 27 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • chicagotribune.com
Students combine art and environmental science

Students at JW Ray Learning Center are digging into environmental science through art. NBC 5’s Wayne Carter is in the classroom to share what the students are learning.

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May 22 • 6:02 PM EDT • Science • nbcdfw.com
Learning to teach, learning to discover

Nik Sandu, an MIT materials science and engineering major and student teacher, combines research in earth sciences and magnetic materials with classroom teaching and community involvement as she prepares for a PhD.

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May 22 • 12:00 AM EDT • Science • news.mit.edu
Taylor Bishop soars toward political career thanks to MSU internships

When Taylor Bishop (Class of 2026) came to Morehead State University from nearly three hours away in Greensburg, he found two things that put him on a clear path to college graduation and his future career. The first was his interest in history growing up, which expanded into political science after he started taking classes at MSU. "I really got interested in politics when I got to Morehead State," Bishop said. "It was like learning a language that I'd never known, and I fell in love with it instantly." The second key factor that shaped much of Bishop's college experience was taking his First-Year Seminar with instructor Rebecca Wright. Wright is also the coordinator of internships for MSU's Center for Career Development & Experiential Education and gave Bishop some important advice. For more information on gaining real-world experience like education abroad and internships at Morehead State University, contact the Center for Career Development & Experiential Education at careerservices@moreheadstate.edu or 606-783-2233. To learn more about MSU's Department of History, Philosophy, Politics, Global Studies and Legal Studies programs, contact hgpl@moreheadstate.edu or 606-783-2655. "You need to get internships wherever you can so it can get you wherever you want." Bishop took those words to heart and for much of his undergraduate career, he benefited from several meaningful experiences outside of the classroom that expanded both his knowledge and his confidence to succeed.

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May 19 • 3:38 PM EDT • Politics • moreheadstate.edu
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Gen Z’s political gender divide is now showing up in schools

Young men and women split sharply in 2024. Teachers and students say that rift is reshaping classrooms, friendships and dating.

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May 19 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • 19thnews.org
Gen Z’s Political Gender Divide Is Now Showing Up in Schools

Young men and women split sharply in 2024. Teachers and students say that rift is reshaping classrooms, friendships and dating.

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Northwestern professors navigate politics, pedagogy in Trump-era classrooms

As history Prof. Michael Allen lectured about the Vietnam War in his American Wars class this quarter, he drew a connection between South Vietnamese police tactics and present-day immigration enforcement in the U.S.: that police force can alienate civilians rather than winning them over. He said this comparison was not meant to tell students what...

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How reality TV stars seeking office are changing politics

Discuss how political candidates are capitalizing on name recognition through past exposure from reality TV

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How teaching the history of science can help equip students to face polarized times

For decades, science educators have been encouraged to "stick to the science" and leave politics at the classroom door. But as disinformation spreads online and public trust in science seems to erode ...

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Teaching with food boosts preschoolers' science knowledge and vocabulary

Using food in the classroom can help preschoolers learn more about science and increase their vocabulary skills, according to new research from North Carolina State University and East Carolina University. ...

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Training Naturalists Behind Prison Walls

A kestrel swoops to grab a smaller bird on the wing and eats it, right in front of a group of men in the garden at California Health Care Facility, or CHCF, a prison in Stockton, where the garden has become both a thriving ecosystem and a science classroom for people incarcerated there. As the feathers fly, UC Davis researcher Laci Gerhart pulls out a bird guide and shows the incarcerated men how to identify the bird by its size and coloration, noting that kestrels are North America’s smallest raptor and one of the few that are sexually dimorphic.

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How teaching the history of science can help equip students to face polarized times

If science teachers embrace history as a lens for teaching complex accounts of science, we open possibilities for more socially relevant classrooms.

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May 18 • 8:19 AM EDT • Science • theconversation.com
Hydroponic System Boosts Science Program

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SNAPSHOT: Small Animal Science Program at WSWHE BOCES

The Small Animal Science Program at the Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex (WSWHE BOCES) is wrapping up its 2025–2026 school year, celebrating its fourth year of hands-on animal science education. The classroom houses cats, rabbits, …

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SNAPSHOT: Small Animal Science Program at WSWHE BOCES

The Small Animal Science Program at the Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex (WSWHE BOCES) is wrapping up its 2025–2026 school year, celebrating its fourth year of hands-on animal science education. The classroom houses cats, rabbits, …

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Bill Nye Says 'It's Still Hard to Grasp' the Impact of His Beloved Science Show: 'Put My Heart and Soul into It' (Exclusive)

'Bill Nye the Science Guy' premiered in 1993 and ran until 1998 on PBS, later becoming a staple across classrooms in the country

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California colleges are seeing a rise of conservative voices. Some classes are tense

Turning Point USA chapters are growing on California campuses after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, as tensions rise both in and out of the classroom.

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Middle school students in Kaukauna gets hands‑on with food production

Kaukauna teacher brings modern agriculture to middle schoolers with hydroponic growing system.

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Craft Academy students expand learning through travel

Morehead State’s Craft Academy students spent spring break learning beyond the classroom with trips to Washington, D.C., and Paris.

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Mott Road Science Fair extends learning beyond the classroom - Fayetteville-Manlius CSD

Elementary students at Mott Road were recently challenged to explore new topics and ideas. The project was developed by the school’s Site-Based Team, which is composed of teachers, parents, administrative assistants, and administrators. “This year, we have focused on creating opportunities for students to extend their learning beyond the classroom while engaging their families,” shared

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Howard Community College Featured in 'State of Business' Address

In his Business Outlook Luncheon remarks at Turf Valley Resort last week, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball outlined how Howard County “stands on business” through five pillars: managing crises, investing in people, backing businesses, making strategic investments, and preparing for the future. Howard Community College appears by name in the pillar that anchors the others: investing in people. Dr. Ball highlighted the $11 million county investment in HCC’s Cathy and Danny Bell Workforce and Trades Center, which will open this fall. He described the facility as a world-class center with state-of-the-art training in key industries, championed by HCC President Dr. Daria J. Willis, and positioned to help Howard County compete with institutions worldwide. He also recognized HCC’s Complete4Success program, supported by a $3.5 million county investment in 2022, as a continuing driver of certifications and degrees that prepare students to enter Howard County’s workforce ready to contribute on day one. Dr. Ball connected HCC’s work to the broader economic moment in the county, including more than 1,580 apprentices now training across Howard County businesses, up from roughly 1,100 in 2018, and the SPARK program that bridges classroom learning to high-demand industries. Each of these efforts depends on the kind of workforce pipeline HCC is built to deliver. Educational Services is one of the top three employment sectors for county residents, alongside Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services and Health Care & Social Assistance. HCC will award 1,263 degrees next week at its annual commencement ceremony, and every year, that output feeds directly into the industries the County Executive named as drivers of Howard County’s growth. The full picture also includes the families who are not yet there. The 2024 ALICE update from United Way of Central Maryland found that 35,346 households in Howard County, 29% of the total, fell below the ALICE Threshold in 2022, meaning they earned more than the Federal Poverty Level but less than the basic cost of living in the county. The Household Survival Budget for a Howard County family of two adults, an infant, and a preschooler reached $118,608 annually, requiring an hourly wage of $59.30 to cover housing, child care, food, transportation, and other essentials. Affluence and economic strain coexist within the same county lines. That gap is the reason higher education and economic development are inseparable. Every certification, associate degree, and apprenticeship credential issued at HCC represents a household closer to crossing the ALICE Threshold and into long-term financial stability. The Bell Center, Complete4Success, Howard P.R.I.D.E., Parent Scholars, and the institution’s transfer-rate gains are significant components of Howard County’s economic mobility infrastructure. HCC is grateful to Dr. Ball for his sustained partnership over nearly eight years of service and for recognizing that this college plays a central role in the economic story Howard County is telling. Standing on business in Howard County means standing alongside the flagship institution that prepares its workforce.

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OPINION: Against all odds, a small school in a big city is changing lives by focusing on emotions

Emotional health intake forms help assess what is going on inside the heart of troubled teens even before they enter the classroom

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From Laie to Asia: Students Experience Global Business Firsthand

Organized through the university’s Business Management Program and sponsored by the Willes Center for International Entrepreneurship, BYU–Hawaii once again presented an Asia sourcing trip to business students as an opportunity to apply classroom learning in real-world global business environments and to travel through Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, and Korea.

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Four Earn College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® Men’s Tennis Teams

College Sports Communicators recently released their Academic All-District® teams for men's tennis, and four Big Red were honored for their hard work in the classroom.

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Commencement 2026: Pharmacy graduate combines passion for care with business acumen to provide total patient support

KINGSTON, R.I. — May 12, 2026 — For Alayna Ballavia, who will graduate from the University of Rhode Island with two advanced degrees—including a Pharm.D. from the College of Pharmacy—some of the most meaningful lessons she learned about pharmacy, healthcare, and life in general happened far beyond the classroom. During two international medical missions in […]

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Top of the Class for 2026 UMW Darden Award Honorees

byEach spring the University of Mary Washington Commencement sets the scene for years’ worth of accomplishments by students, with numerous credit hours in classrooms, labs, internships and extracurricular activities.Eight University of Mary Washington graduates in 2026 marked the moment with a perfect 4.0 GPA, earning the Colgate W. Darden Jr. Award for Academic Achievement for […]

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Connecting climate science and storytelling at Mission Hill Middle School

Working with seventh grade science teachers Sallie Corbin and Christy Fairbairn, Lookout developed a science communication workshop to support students’ climate change research projects and help students think about how complex scientific ideas can be communicated clearly and meaningfully. The visit introduced students to the basics of journalism, storytelling and audience engagement, with support from UC Santa Cruz science communication graduate student and Lookout intern Cassidy Beach. Students later presented their climate change projects at Mission Hill’s Climate Change Symposium through creative formats including videos, games, comics, sculptures and interactive activities. The partnership marks one of Lookout’s first middle school classroom visits as part of its growing educational initiative focused on media literacy, civic engagement and local journalism.

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From Final Four to Summer Baseball, Student Builds Sports Journalism Skills

Emily Tuttle is turning classroom preparation into real-world sports journalism experience, using Final Four reporting and an upcoming Rockford Rivets internship to...

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Classroom flags, CEO ousted and other top Tri-City politics stories

There’s never a shortage of local political news in the Tri-Cities.

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New York State United Teachers reelects Melinda Person as president

Person has been president of the union since 2023 when she was elected to replace Andy Pallotta.

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Binghamton student finds her purpose inside and outside the classroom

Through a Binghamton University public health class and pharmaceutical internship, Camil Ventura ’26 found her calling.

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‘The reality, for better or worse’: Columbia comp sci students and faculty grapple with AI’s disruption of the field

‘The reality, for better or worse’: Columbia comp sci students and faculty grapple with AI’s disruption of the field ‘The reality, for better or worse’: Columbia comp sci students and faculty grapple with AI’s disruption of the field A field that once seemed like a direct path to stable, lucrative work is becoming less certain under AI, students and faculty told Spectator. By Ria Vasishtha and Arjun Menon May 3, 2026 Shanying Liu / Deputy Illustrations Editor Asia Genawi, SEAS ’29, first encountered artificial intelligence during her sophomore year at her high school in Indiana. Back in 2023, policies on AI varied widely—even within the same district—and some schools had no guidance at all. As Genawi began to see the effects of AI trickle into her classroom, she turned to guidance from her home state’s Department of Education, which she said she found “outdated and inaccessible.” Genawi spent the rest of her high school career dedicated to the issue, including writing a 15-page memo exploring varying AI policies across Indiana schools, which she sent to every Indiana state senator and representative whose contact information she was able to find. She later helped draft a bill that would have required public high schools to establish and share their own AI policies with students in an accessible format. But with so many other bills already awaiting referral, hers never made it to committee. When Genawi arrived at Columbia to study computer science, she found that the gaps she had spent years trying to address in Indiana had followed her there. Many students and professors were also grappling with what AI meant for the field. Across Columbia’s undergraduate schools, computer science has become the most popular major—accounting for around 11 percent of degrees awarded in Columbia College, 32 percent in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and 12 percent in the School of General Studies in 2024. While the number of computer science majors in SEAS grew from 166 to 173 during the 2024-25 academic year, the total number across the three schools fell around 4.5 percent from 393 to 375, driven by declines at Columbia College and General Studies. At Barnard, it has grown to become the second most popular major as of 2025, up from third the year prior. The number of degrees awarded have grown fivefold since 2016. Faculty members and students in the department told Spectator that the surge in the major’s popularity has been driven in large part by its apparent promise of a secure, well-paid career path. However, they noted that the recent rise of generative AI has compromised the sense of stability that once defined the field, even as interest in technical skills among students persists. According to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in 2024, out of 74 majors tracked, computer science had the fifth highest unemployment rate among majors at 7 percent, while computer engineering had the second highest at 7.8 percent. “Anecdotally, people are moving away from CS as a major,” Daniel Bauer, a senior lecturer in the computer science department, said. “They’re still taking some of our classes, right, because they think they need that, but they’re instead majoring in other things.” Bauer described a field that had shifted from what he called a “nerdy outlier discipline” to one that “everyone needs,” a sign that technical skills have become a baseline expectation across industries with the emergence of AI. “A lot of people thought, ‘Oh, it’s a guaranteed path to a stable income. You get a six-figure job right out of your undergrad,’” Bauer said. Now, companies may see AI as a way to reduce demand for entry-level programmers, especially in what he calls “code monkey jobs,” roles where a large number of employees are “just writing out code nine-to-five.” Chris Murphy, a senior lecturer in the computer science department, described the current moment as the convergence of two forces: the downturn of the job market and generative AI coming onto the scene. “Things kind of started to really pick up in 2014, 16,” he said, recalling the years after the weaker 2010 market. Murphy added that this was also a period where “students were getting more experience outside of class than they were inside of class” through internships, jobs, and side projects. Murphy suggested that the earlier momentum helped make computer science feel like both an academic program and a reliable pathway into work. That feeling is harder to sustain now as the industry reconfigures, which is a shift that students are seeing firsthand. Rebecca Yu, SEAS ’27, said that during a recent internship in Big Tech, she saw that “every single tech company was racing to integrate” large language models. She added that her manager said her intern class was the first to complete their assigned projects, which she attributed to the increased efficiency that comes with AI. Frank Liu, SEAS ’29, said that with AI lowering the barrier to coding, companies now expect everyone to write code. “A lot of companies outright say if you’re not using coding in your job, you might get fired for not being productive enough,” Liu said. Yu similarly expressed that students increasingly have to accept AI being a part of industry workflow, adding that many also “make use of it to maximize their productivity.” Richard Li, CC ’28, described a “franticness” among his peers as the pace of change accelerates. He explained how “some new tool” is released regularly, noting that tools rise and fall in prominence within weeks. He has come to believe that he doesn’t need to “match that speed all the time” and keep up with every development. Li has learned that AI tools allow him to “take a breath” and “get back into the loop much easier than before” when he needs to. While some companies specifically target Columbia when hiring, sending representatives to campus career fairs and recruiting large numbers from Columbia, a computer science degree cannot be treated as a static credential, Yu described. “You can’t just get your degree and stop learning after that. You have to always be learning,” Yu said. “That is something you basically have to expect for your job.” AI has not only affected students’ decisions to major in computer science, but also reshaped how the subject is taught. Across departments, faculty members no longer treat work done outside the classroom as a reliable measure of understanding, shifting instead toward in-person exams, quizzes, and attendance checks. While homework once made up as much as 60 to 70 percent of a student’s grade in computer science classes, Murphy said that breakdown has since flipped, with exams and quizzes now accounting for the majority. “The assumption—especially among pessimists—is that they’re using it to do their homework,” Murphy said. “They take the homework assignment. They put it into generative AI. Out comes the solution. Submit solution. The end.” Murphy said that faculty members ranged in their responses from fully prohibiting AI use to actively teaching students how to effectively work with AI. He said he shifted his approach this year after his teaching assistants called his belief that students weren’t using the technology “naïve,” and now permits students to use AI on assignments. His surveys of students in his introductory classes have told a more complicated story than the one so-called pessimists offer: Around 60 to 70 percent of students who reported using AI said they used it to have concepts explained to them, to clarify assignment instructions, to generate test cases, or to create practice questions. “Those are all ways that you might have had a tutor in the past to do that, and now you have this AI essentially as your tutor,” he said. Bauer has taken a different approach, teaching students how to use AI productively without sacrificing the core principles of the discipline. “People who are trained to actually use AI tools productively, while being in charge of designing the overall project, will be very much in demand in the next couple of years,” he said. Over the past year, a working group of computer science faculty has been redesigning the introductory and intermediate programming sequence to integrate generative AI as both a subject and a tool, representatives from SEAS wrote in a statement to Spectator. The effort is “coordinated” across the department, “not course-by-course,” with a systematic assessment of how AI integration is affecting student outcomes underway to shape the next round of changes. The goal, the department explained, is for students to be able to “read, verify, and reason about code, whether they or a model wrote it.” Tony Dear, senior lecturer in the computer science department, is piloting individualized AI feedback in a discrete mathematics course, while a machine learning course is also testing a Socratic AI dialogue system designed to “guide inquiry rather than supply answers,” the statement reads. Beyond individual courses, SEAS funded seven cross-departmental faculty projects in generative AI this past academic year, spanning biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, and computer science, according to the statement. This phenomenon extends beyond the computer science department. SEAS’ new AI minor, which it announced in November 2025, reflects the University’s attempt to adapt. The minor is specifically designed for noncomputer science majors and aims to provide “essential AI knowledge” while emphasizing practical and responsible use across disciplines, according to the SEAS website. At the center of the minor is AI in Context, a course taught by a team of faculty from the departments of computer science, applied mathematics, philosophy, music, literature, and the Writing Center, the representatives told Spectator. Bauer described it as targeted at students who want to bring AI into fields like economics or biology, rather than as a path into software engineering itself. At the graduate level, SEAS announced a new Master of Science in artificial intelligence in February, with the inaugural cohort starting in the fall. While recognizing how AI has helped them navigate coursework, students also described its rise as isolating, even among members of the Application Development Initiative, one of Columbia’s largest computer science clubs. “As people start to ask AI for questions that they would normally ask students and members, it starts to isolate people” Li said. Alexa Kafka, BC ’27, echoed Li’s sentiment, pointing out that computer science has always been a collaborative discipline with code reviews and pull requests, even as AI makes independent work easier. Despite this, Kafka noted that she hasn’t been to office hours “in at least a year.” Bauer added that faculty are exploring long-term solutions to the assessment problem. “One of the things that we’re trying to do at the department or school level is to maybe move towards computerized testing facilities,” Bauer said, referring to ideas in the department to revitalize computer labs as an alternative to pen-and-paper exams. “We have to accept that this is the reality, for better or worse.” But more exams, students say, does not mean better learning, nor does it reflect how computer science is actually done. “Code is so variable and can be approached in so many directions, there’s never just going to be one correct answer. There can be multiple optimal solutions,” Kafka said. Students also expressed concern that the shift toward exam-heavy grading pulls focus away from the applied, project-based work that better reflects both discipline and industry expectations. ADI has tried to respond more quickly than the curriculum can. Through a vibe coding workshop this past semester, club members said they wanted to help students understand not just that AI exists, but how to use it deliberately. “Vibe coding” refers to the practice of prompting AI to write code for a task or project, and has become widespread enough that ADI felt the gap in formal instruction was worth addressing, according to Sophia Huang, BC ’29. The workshop introduced students to the concept of context engineering, which Shaina Sahu, SEAS ’27, described as not just writing a prompt, but optimizing “the rest of the relevant information that you would feed into the model.” Without that, students said that AI-generated code can fail at scale or introduce difficult-to-detect bugs. Genawi said the shift toward AI has changed what it means to be good at computer science. “I think the shift has kind of gone towards what can you create and what can you do, instead of, what do you know,” she said. Indeed, during ADI DevFest, its annual hackathon, Li said more teams are trying to complete their projects than in years past. While sign-ups have historically outpaced submissions, Li said this is beginning to change because teams “have a tool that completes the vision for them.” While many students see AI as an equalizer that lowers the barrier to entry for coding and technical work, Murphy said it also creates new equity concerns inside the classroom around who can afford stronger tools and who already knows how to use them. “The equity issues I worry about are students who have access to paid versions of things versus free versions of things,” he said. Although popular AI models like ChatGPT and Claude have free versions available, both have paid models that can reach over $100 per month, which output different qualities of code. Murphy also pointed to differences in prior exposure to AI literacy itself. “Students who go to high schools or K-12 education, where they’re taught AI literacy, prompt engineering, context engineering, they understand how to do this, as opposed to students who go to schools who don’t teach that,” he said. “Then they come in, and then they’re somehow expected to know how to use these tools.” For Genawi, those disparities begin long before students arrive on campus. “It’s very interesting to consider how lucky you were geographically,” she said. “To be born where you were is influencing your ability to get access to these spaces.” Students like Yu, though broadly apprehensive about the future of computer science, are not without hope. “I’m optimistic, because I think if you’re truly passionate about CS, there will definitely be a place in the field to do something you want to do,” she said. Senior Staff Writer Ria Vasishtha can be contacted at ria.vasishtha@columbiaspectator.com. 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The Science of Reading Has Won the Argument. Has It Won the Classroom?

The policy debate is over. Now comes the hard part: changing practice.

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Should schools limit kids’ screen time? The science is murky

Los Angeles public schools are limiting computer use in classrooms over health concerns. But experts say that approach is missing the problem

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May Day Politics Come to Classrooms

Chicago’s latest deal with its teachers union uses public-school students to advance private agendas.

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At UCLA’s botanical garden, science blooms for young students

Living classroom field trips are helping K-12 students connect with nature, science and a university campus experience.

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Jazz Fest part entertainment, part education

Many rooms across Hastings were classrooms as much as they were improvised concert spaces during the 22nd Annual Thornapple Arts Council (TAC) Jazz Festival. Kerry Moffit sat in the back of the bottom floor of the Green Street United Methodist Church in Hastings Friday morning, with his trumpet at his side, taking notes as the

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'America First' aid policy reshapes how U.S. delivers global health assistance

Discuss the implications of aid agreements under the new America First Global Health Strategy

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Global health PhD grad gains perspective through real-world health care experience

Instead of relying solely on the classroom to learn about global health systems, Adrienne Madhavpeddi took a different route during her time in graduate school, working with multiple organizations to gain real-world experience in the health care field.Originally from Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, Madhavpeddi will be graduating from Arizona State University’s School of Human Evolution and Social Change with her PhD in global health this May.

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San Francisco State University Partners with UC Law San Francisco to Expand Downtown Presence  - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)

SFSU’s Lam Family College of Business will use classroom and office space at 198 McAllister Street to establish a new downtown campus. San Francisco State University (SFSU) and UC Law San Francisco have reached an agreement that establishes a new downtown home for SFSU’s Lam Family College of Business at UC Law SF’s Academic Village. The agreement places SFSU business students in close proximity to leading employers, industry partners and transit hubs, enhancing opportunities for internships, networking and career advancement. The UC Law SF Academic Village is a shared-campus model designed to foster collaboration among higher education institutions and contribute to San Francisco’s ongoing revitalization. San Francisco State University (SFSU) and UC Law San Francisco have reached an agreement that establishes a new downtown home for graduate business programs from SFSU’s Lam Family College of Business at UC Law SF’s Academic Village. The agreement creates a new downtown campus location for SFSU, giving students direct access to San Francisco’s thriving business environment. Beginning in Fall 2026, graduate business students will take classes at the UC Law SF building at 198 McAllister Street, at the nexus of the Civic Center, Mid-Market and Tenderloin communities. Under the agreement, SFSU will occupy 3,200 square feet of exclusive teaching and office space and will share additional classrooms with UC Law. The move positions students in close proximity to leading employers, industry partners and transit hubs, enhancing opportunities for internships, networking and career advancement. “This partnership is an example of the growing strategic collaborations that expand opportunities for our students,” said SFSU President Lynn Mahoney. “By situating graduate business programs in the city’s urban core, we will help students build connections, gain experience and achieve their goals for meaningful careers and upward mobility.” Students enrolled in select Lam Family College of Business graduate programs will have access to the Academic Village’s modern classrooms, conference facilities, library, study spaces and resident and event support services. The site also includes lounges, on-site dining and newly built, fully furnished, apartment-style housing for students and professionals. As institutional partners, SFSU College of Business students and alumni are eligible for tuition discounts if they enroll in the UC Law SF Master of Legal Studies program, designed for professionals whose work intersects with the law. “San Francisco State University is an excellent addition to our Academic Village, and we are excited to have the Lam Family College of Business join us in the fall,” said UC Law SF Chancellor & Dean David Faigman. “The partnership advances UC Law SF’s commitment to collaborate with California’s other great public schools and adds vibrancy and energy to the heart of the city. Our students and programs will benefit from the interdisciplinary opportunities that will arise.” The UC Law SF Academic Village is a shared-campus model designed to foster collaboration among higher education institutions and contribute to San Francisco’s ongoing revitalization. The Lam Family College of Business will begin occupying its new space there in July 2026, with classes beginning in August. The move continues SFSU’s longstanding presence in downtown San Francisco and reflects a broader effort to align academic programs with the needs of both career-minded students and the region’s expanding and evolving workforce. For more than 60 years, the Lam Family College of Business has delivered high-quality, AACSB-accredited business education across the San Francisco–Silicon Valley region. Its graduate programs — including the MBAand the STEM-designated Master of Science in Business Analytics and Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics — are designed to help students develop the skills they need to navigate the complex challenges of a global, data-driven economy. About San Francisco State University San Francisco State University is a public university serving students from the San Francisco Bay Area, across California and around the world, with nationally acclaimed programs that span a broad range of disciplines. More than 20,000 students enroll at the University each year, and its more than 304,000 graduates have contributed to the economic, cultural and civic fabric of San Francisco and beyond. Through them — and more than 1,300 world-class faculty members — SFSU proudly embraces its legacy of academic excellence, community engagement and commitment to social justice. For more information, visit sfsu.edu. About UC Law SF UC Law San Francisco is a public law school of the University of California, founded in 1878 as the first law school in the UC system. Located in San Francisco’s Civic Center, it offers a comprehensive legal education with a strong emphasis on experiential learning, public service and professional preparation. Through its Academic Village, UC Law SF brings together students, faculty and partner institutions in a collaborative campus environment in the heart of the city. Other Academic Village partners include UC San Francisco, UC Davis, the University of San Francisco and the University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry. For more information, visit www.uclawsf.edu.

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A Future on the Fairway

Leveraging his education in the classroom with hands-on skills learned through multiple internships, turfgrass science major Ty High is teed up for a successful career managing golf course greens.

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Joint Budget advances school separation measure - Talk Business & Politics

The Joint Budget Committee Thursday (April 23) advanced an amendment to an appropriations bill that the sponsor said is needed for four isolated schools to detach from their existing districts....

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Cape Fear Valley Health expands day care for employees

Cape Fear Valley Health expanded its Fayetteville day care, adding 12 classrooms and increasing capacity.

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Apr 25 • 5:01 AM EDT • Health • fayobserver.com
Medina school board considers new resources for science curriculum

The Medina Board of Education is considering the adoption of new resources for science students in the fourth through ninth grade. Members of the district’s curriculum committee are confident these new resources will help students to think like scientists in the classroom.

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Apr 23 • 11:51 PM EDT • Science • cleveland.com
Here’s what we know after Lake County sub experienced ‘mental health episode’ in class

Days after a Lake County substitute teacher was allegedly caught acting erratically in a high school classroom, News 6 is digging deeper into what exactly spurred the incident.

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Apr 23 • 4:55 PM EDT • Health • clickorlando.com
Preparing the next generation to tackle complex environmental challenges

Middle school science classrooms are shifting towards an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to better prepare students to solve complex, real-world problems that require collaboration across fields.

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Apr 22 • 1:01 PM EDT • Science • edsource.org
Teacher Feature: Indian River Co. educator brings animals, adventure to science class

CBS12 News' next “Teacher Feature” from the School District of Indian River County creates a sense of wonder in her classroom.

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Apr 22 • 7:32 AM EDT • Science • cbs12.com
Best of the best high school athletes honored at Winter Scholar Athlete Awards banquet

Fourteen athletes, representing eight different schools in the metro, were honored for excellence in the classroom and on the field of play.

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Apr 21 • 7:56 PM EDT • Sports • ketv.com
'Sports come second': Student-athletes work to balance between classroom, competition

For many college athletes, balancing academics and athletics isn’t achieved through last-minute emails or excuses about missed assignments.

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Apr 21 • 12:19 PM EDT • Sports • nicholsonstudentmedia.com
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From Clemson to global impact: Transforming military health systems

From Clemson classrooms to a $54.5B global mission, one architect now shapes care for millions of service members and families worldwide.

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Apr 21 • 10:38 AM EDT • Health • news.clemson.edu
Public Health Leadership Starts in the Classroom

Learn how states are integrating public health education into K-12 schools and building pathways for future public health professionals.

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Apr 20 • 12:00 PM EDT • Health • astho.org
MBA Voices: How London Business School Gave Me The Motivation & Tools To Reimagine My Career

The biggest takeaways from B-school aren't always the lessons you take from the classroom, says one London Business School MBA.

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Apr 20 • 10:06 AM EDT • Business • poetsandquants.com
Business school professors’ picks

Topical FT articles and suggested classroom questions

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Apr 19 • 4:21 PM EDT • Business • ft.com