Strengthening journalism careers in an age of mistrust
A new study by researchers from the University of Adelaide and several U.S. universities has found solutions journalism could play a part in re-engaging disenchanted media students, strengthening their reporting skills, and increasing recruitment int.....»»
Researchers call for a new approach to studying academic progress
In the study of higher education, universities have long been viewed as pipelines, preparing students for productive careers in specific fields. But when it comes to understanding how students actually make their way through college, the "pipeline" i.....»»
A century of newspaper ads shed light on Indigenous slavery in colonial America
Since the beginning of journalism in America, newspapers have been funded by advertising. In the 18th century, alongside advertisements for shoe repair, corduroys, and cutlery, colonial newspapers sold and ran ads for enslaved and unfree men, women,.....»»
Study determines effective time of diffusion source in pack cementation of Mg alloy
Powder thermal diffusion alloying is an important surface strengthening method that can fabricate an anticorrosion coating on magnesium alloys......»»
Study shows how accents, gender of candidates affect hiring decisions, careers
Canada's workforce is made up of people from around the world, and many workers speak English as a second language. A new study shows that the success of workers in an organization is impacted by a combination of accents, gender stereotypes, and perc.....»»
Unsupportive workplaces forcing women out of STEM careers
Women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and math are still fighting an uphill battle in Australian workplaces, despite a spike in girls studying STEM subjects in schools and universities......»»
Musk labels CBC “69% Government-funded” as more news outlets quit Twitter
CBC stops posting on Twitter, says "our journalism is independent." Enlarge / The CBC's Twitter profile. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Twitter profile has a new label that Elon Musk wrote specifically for Cana.....»»
Musk feuds with another public broadcaster, labels CBC “69% Government-funded”
CBC stops posting on Twitter, says "our journalism is independent." Enlarge / The CBC's Twitter profile. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Twitter profile has a new label that Elon Musk wrote specifically for Cana.....»»
Sega is acquiring Angry Birds developer Rovio for $776 million
Sega is set to acquire Angry Birds studio Rovio for $776 million, strengthening its foothold in the mobile gaming space......»»
Establishing the boundaries of ethics in science journalism in Latin America
The results of a survey mapping the views of science journalists on science journalism in Latin America and the Caribbean were released during the 12th World Conference of Science Journalists in Medellín, Colombia......»»
Exceptional Minds non-profit gets Apple support for neurodivergent creativity academy
Exceptional Minds, a non-profit which helps neurodivergent creatives turn their passions into their careers, is receiving support from Apple’s community grants program. Funding is provided through the Employee Giving scheme, where Apple matches ev.....»»
Personal relationships could be key to ending distracted driving
A multifaceted approach — including strengthening laws and the use of interpersonal relationships to remind people of the dangers of not being attentive behind the wheel — could help put an end to the behavior......»»
Study on persistence in research productivity produces implications for hiring policies
Do scientists change over 40 years of their academic careers? Can they be radically different in terms of their productivity, for instance, can low performers become top performers? Or perhaps top performers will always be top performers, and bottom.....»»
Opinion: New Australian review of how teachers are educated should acknowledge that they learn throughout their careers
Last August, the federal government set up an expert panel to look at the continuous improvement agenda in teacher education in Australia......»»
Meta & Google shouldn"t be allowed to bully their way out of paying for news
Journalism has been nearly destroyed by Google and Facebook stealing news — and they should not be allowed to use threats to escape regulation demanding that they pay for profiting from it.Canadian lawmakers are debating whether to charge online pl.....»»
Advisory role: New research suggests peer-advisor relationship is key to success
Collaborative research across the country has shown that strengthening the relationship between the student and advisor can increase retention rates in engineering doctoral studies......»»
IC Design White Paper (1): Navigating policy options for strengthening Taiwan"s IC design industry
The estimated revenue of Taiwan's IC design industry in 2022 totalled at a commanding US$40 billion. The sector has proven itself to be eminently high-yielding with an enviable average profit margin of 20%. Whereas the Taiwanese semiconductor industr.....»»
Tokyo Electron broadens talent investment in Taiwan with new training center
Japan-based semiconductor equipment maker Tokyo Electron (TEL) is strengthening its investment in Taiwan, expecting to complete the construction of its operation office in Tainan, southern Taiwan in the latter half of 2024, focusing on software and h.....»»
Apple pushes tech careers for women in developer interview feature
Apple is attempting to encourage more women into a career in technology, by publishing a feature on four women who are attempting to "create change and drive culture" via the App Store.[Apple]Tuesday's feature piece, arriving one week after Internati.....»»
EPA proposes stricter limits on coal plant water pollution
The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed strengthening a rule aimed at reducing polluted wastewater from coal-burning power plants that has contaminated streams, lakes and underground aquifers across the nation......»»
Whistleblowers losing faith in media impact, finds researcher
The whistleblowers who once trusted journalism are losing faith in the institution......»»