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The Politics of Online Dating

Political Science Now

In the APSA Public Scholarship Program, graduate students in political science produce summaries of new research in the American Political Science Review. Others have criticized dating apps well-documented track record of exposing users to racism and sexism, among other forms of physical and psychological harm.

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The Timing Is Right for Anthro-Journo

Anthropology News

Courses in history, psychology, sociology, and political science are often part of the core curricula in journalism programs,” writes Paula Horvath in Journalism & Mass Communication Educator. Grafting ethnography onto journalism has been suggested for decades—it’s time to put it into practice.

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OPINION: It may be time to rethink the emphasis on taking calculus in high school

The Hechinger Report

Subsequent research and statements from math experts questioned the relevance and efficacy of traditional pathways to calculus for all students. After all, this is what most colleges do: Students interested in science and engineering take the traditional algebra-to-calculus path.

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War and Nationalism: How WW1 Battle Deaths Fueled Civilians’ Support for the Nazi Party

Political Science Now

We argue that civilians’ indirect exposure to war fatalities can trigger psychological processes that increase identification with their nation and ultimately strengthen support for nationalist parties. We test this argument in the context of the rise of the Nazi Party after World War 1 (WW1). Read the full article.

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Momentum builds behind a way to lower the cost of college: A degree in three years

The Hechinger Report

There is an increasing number of students who want to get their credential and enter the world of work really quickly,” said Brian Reed, associate vice provost at the University of Montana, which lets students earn bachelor’s degrees in three years in majors including psychology, marketing, accounting, finance and management and entrepreneurship.

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Is College Worth It? A Father and Son Disagree on Whether to Finish Their Degrees

ED Surge

And they even chose the same major, political science. So really, I probably should have used reverse psychology and said, “Dude, there's no way you could finish in four years.” And a lot of the jobs that we have today [that require a traditional college degree] aren't going to be here tomorrow.

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As Humanities Fight for Support, New Journal Aims to Celebrate Their Role in Public Life

ED Surge

That includes, the editors note, anthropology, archaeology, classics, cultural studies, disability studies, ethnic studies, gender studies, history, law, linguistics, literary studies, performing arts, religious studies, philosophy, postcolonial studies, queer studies, psychology, sociology, visual arts, and women's studies.