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Harvard Biological Engineering Institute Receives $350M Gift

Inside Higher Ed

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Hansjörg Wyss has donated an additional $350 million to Harvard University to support the research center that bears his name: the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering. Wyss, a graduate of Harvard Business School, donated $125 million to establish the institute in 2009.

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The 5 subjects proven to give undergrads the best wage premium

University Business

Despite declining higher education enrollment rates beginning in 2010, undergraduate degrees in engineering and computer science are continuing to see substantial growth most likely due to the high lifetime wage earnings they promise, according to a new study published by Sage Journals. ” Researchers analyzed survey data from 5.8

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Effective Learning with Pre-Laboratory Videos: A Practical Teaching Strategy 

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Not only do they simplify complex concepts but also significantly enhance teaching and learning (Chan & Fok, 2009; Onyeaka et al., Technology d ependence: Over-reliance on videos could lead to reduced hands-on learning experiences. His research focuses on anatomy education, eye-tracking technology, and active learning.

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Effective Learning with Pre-Laboratory Videos: A Practical Teaching Strategy 

Faculty Focus

Not only do they simplify complex concepts but also significantly enhance teaching and learning (Chan & Fok, 2009; Onyeaka et al., Technology d ependence: Over-reliance on videos could lead to reduced hands-on learning experiences. His research focuses on anatomy education, eye-tracking technology, and active learning.

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Embedding Learning Styles and Neurodiversity to Educate the Workforce of Today and Tomorrow

Faculty Focus

In fact, instructors must move beyond traditional teaching methods and implement innovative instructional practices to elevate the skills of all students in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) (Eltanahy, 2023; Khana et al., She is the author of, In Search of Servant Leadership. IGI Global.

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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jackson was a 2009 recipient of the Dr. John Hope Franklin Award but was recognized at this year’s American Council on Education (ACE) annual meeting in Washington, D.C. regrettably, the award ceremony was cancelled in 2009. He had a big influence on me because he had an interest in things scientific and technological,” Jackson said.

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Embedding Learning Styles and Neurodiversity to Educate the Workforce of Today and Tomorrow

Faculty Focus

In fact, instructors must move beyond traditional teaching methods and implement innovative instructional practices to elevate the skills of all students in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) (Eltanahy, 2023; Khana et al., She is the author of, In Search of Servant Leadership. IGI Global.