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  • The Academic Minute for 2020.01.20-2020.01.24

    The Academic Minute for 2020.01.20-2020.01.24

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    The Academic Minute from 01.20 – 01.24 Monday, January 20th Art Heinricher – Worcester Polytechnic Institute Cost of Higher Education Arthur Heinricher is the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and a Professor of Mathematical Sciences. As dean, he is responsible for ensuring the quality and effectiveness of all aspects of the undergraduate experience at WPI, providing…

  • Rick Vaz, Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Women in STEM Fields

    Rick Vaz, Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Women in STEM Fields

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    On Worcester Polytechnic Institute Week:  Keeping more women in STEM programs is a key focus for the future. Rick Vaz, professor of interdisciplinary and global studies, explores one way to do it. As Director of WPI’s Center for Project-Based Learning, I work with colleagues across campus to help advance project-based learning at colleges and universities…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.01.20)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.01.20)

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    Worcester Polytechnic Institute Week on The Academic Minute 2019.01.20 Monday, January 20th Art Heinricher delves into the cost of higher education. Tuesday, January 21st  Rick Vaz explores how to keep more women in STEM fields. Wednesday, January 22nd Geoff Pfeifer examines inclusion and equity in student project teams. Thursday, January 23rd Kristin Wobbe discusses why…