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April 18, 2012

College Pays! -- Don't Bank on It

George Leef

Students should not leap to the conclusion that a college degree will be worth the cost.

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April 18, 2012

How to Comment

Peter Wood

Peter Wood suggests ways to improve the quality of comments posted to online articles.

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April 17, 2012

Georgia State U Prof Promises Extra Credit for Political Lobbying

Ashley Thorne

Two videos give a window into the academic-credit-for-activism culture in contemporary higher education.

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April 17, 2012

Peter Wood: Has Science Become Politicized?

Ashley Thorne

NAS president Peter Wood discusses academic standards for science and the consequences that result when science becomes tainted by political bias.

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April 16, 2012

Ed Rauchut Remembered

Steve Balch

NAS remembers Ed Rauchut: memorable teacher, productive scholar, academic entrepreneur, devoted father, and absolutely genuine man.

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