The headlines are alarming: “America’s power grid at risk of buckling this winter” “The U.S. power grid isn’t ready for climate change” “Nation at risk of winter blackouts as power grid remains under strain” While there is legitimate reason for concern about the viability of our national power grid, there are some glimmers of hope…
English language learners (ELLs) bring a wide range of language skills into the classroom. Some of your students may be brand new to the English language and only know a few words. Others may be close to mastering fluency. With over 1 in 5 U.S. school-age children speaking a language other than English at home,…
Why pursue an education in humanities? Contrary to common perceptions that a humanities degree is less practical than a STEM degree, the skills you’ll develop through a humanities education are crucial for navigating the complexities of today’s world. According to the US. Department of Labor, the most desired soft skills include oral and written communication,…
Federal government shutdowns. The words are meant to stoke fear in the average American. They represent a concerning but largely avoidable annual tradition of political brinksmanship between the two major U.S. political parties. Threatening a government shutdown is often used as a negotiation tactic to push the political priorities of a single party, who are…
Political parties play a central role in how American policies are created, debated, and carried out. At their core, each party contains groups of people who share broad viewpoints on major issues and work to turn those ideas into laws. They recruit candidates, organize voters, help the government run, and shape the direction of national…
Imagine stepping onto a factory floor where robotic arms work with laser precision, smart sensors detect issues before they happen, and AI keeps production running without a hitch. This isn’t science fiction. It’s the reality of today’s industrial world. As robots take on risky and time-consuming tasks, they’re not just transforming how we manufacture. They’re…
Labor Day wasn’t always about end-of-summer sales and long weekends. It was created to honor the hard-fought contributions of American workers—and to advocate for better working conditions during a time when laborers often endured 70-hour workweeks. Before diving into beach plans or backyard barbecues, it’s worth asking: Why do we celebrate Labor Day—and how did…
As hurricane season ramps up, people in affected parts of the country and the world are once again thinking about how to prepare for the prospect of a big storm impacting their lives. GIS systems are central to the efforts public officials, first responders, meteorologists, and others make in managing crisis situations, including hurricanes, earthquakes,…
Are you passionate about upholding ethical standards and advocating for others ? Do you thrive on the intellectual challenge of legal debates? If so, you’ve likely dreamt of the day that you can finally tell the world, “I’m an attorney.” However, becoming a lawyer involves seven or more years of schooling after high school—not to…
Many of us have experienced stage fright at some point before a major presentation. In fact, millions of people struggle with effective public speaking. This fear even has a name: glossophobia. So what causes us to enter fight-or-flight mode before a speech or presentation? As it turns out, being put on the spot and feeling…