My apologies dear Reader. This post is later than expected. I am drowning under boxes of stuff, all part of moving countries – again. i shouldn’t moan. Academic mobility is a privilege. You get to see another institution, another country, another culture. You see how the agenda you have been working on stays the same […] … learn more→
A brief word on academic mobility
Free school meals for all may reduce childhood obesity, while easing financial and logistical burdens for families and schools
School meals are critical to child health. Research has shown that school meals can be more nutritious than meals from other sources, such as meals brought from home. A recent study that one of us conducted found the quality of school meals has steadily improved, especially since the 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act strengthened nutrition standards for school meals. […] … learn more→
Amid growth in AI writing tools, this course teaches future lawyers and other professionals to become better editors
Title of Course: “Editing and Advocacy” What prompted the idea for the course? In part, I wanted to improve the career prospects of the law students, business students and other aspiring professionals I teach. People who can consistently improve the sentences and paragraphs that come across their desk each day have the opportunity to improve […] … learn more→
Ultra-fast fashion is a disturbing trend undermining efforts to make the whole industry more sustainable
Since the 1990s, fast fashion has enabled everyday people to buy the latest catwalk trends. But the sheer volume of garments being whipped up, sold and soon discarded is contributing to a global sustainability crisis. Now, just when the fashion industry should be waking up and breaking free of this vicious cycle, it’s heading in the opposite direction. […] … learn more→
The hostility Black women face in higher education carries dire consequences
Isolated. Abused. Overworked. These are the themes that emerged when I invited nine Black women to chronicle their professional experiences and relationships with colleagues as they earned their Ph.D.s at a public university in the Midwest. I featured their writings in the dissertation I wrote to get my Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction. The women spoke of being […] … learn more→
Online wellness content: 3 ways to tell evidence-based health information from pseudoscience
“I drink borax!” proclaims the smiling TikToker. Holding up a box of the laundry additive, she rhymes off a list of its supposed health benefits: “Balances testosterone and estrogen. It’s a powerhouse anti-inflammatory…. It’s amazing for arthritis, osteoporosis…. And obviously it’s great for your gut health.” Videos like these prompted health authorities to warn the public about […] … learn more→
Dealing with a personal injury; The essentials:
Personal injuries come in various ways, mostly depending on location and type of injury. Personal injuries tend to follow a common theme, sometimes making reacting to such changes easier. Suffering a personal injury can be a harrowing experience, especially if you’re on your own and can’t get immediate help for the injuries sustained. These injuries […] … learn more→
How does an injury lawsuit become a Class Action?
At what point does a lawsuit grow from personal to class action? And how is that determined? Personal injury lawsuits serve as a crucial avenue for individuals seeking compensation for damages resulting from accidents, negligence, or intentional harm. That changes when there is a greater number of individuals injured by the same party. In one […] … learn more→
Is it ethical to watch AI pornography?
If you’re in your 20s and 30s, you probably watch pornography. Millennials and gen Z are watching more pornography than any other age group and are also more likely than any other demographic to experiment with AI pornography. As technology advances, AI-generated tools and techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated and accessible. This can lead to unethical content, including deepfakes […] … learn more→
Sport: how social networks are transforming the practices of young people
Technological advances have changed the relationship with the world and human relationships . In a society of images, marked with the seal of individualism, it is now a question of investing in a “capital” body that is infinitely perfectible and must be preserved. We have observed an increase in maintenance and fitness activities since the health crisis, and more and more […] … learn more→