Entrepreneurs, students and community activists use design thinking to solve complex problems. And through its process of solving problems and conquering challenges, design thinking forces us to exercise our brains as creative thinkers and doers. A recent article in the
The realization that there is no right answer led college graduate, Sam Porter, to understand the power of applied learning as a young entrepreneur. He talked to Knowledge Without Borders™ about his innovative and entrepreneurial project at Brandeis and its impact
As workforce demands for highly skilled workers accelerate, it is essential for higher education institutions to partner with the private sector …
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education is a critical component in the education of all students that contributes to economic vitality in a borderless global society. Top math and science performer Singapore, as measured by PISA (Programme for International
Here’s an example of how U.S. high schools can change their approach to teaching and learning: Napa New Technology High School encourages students to learn through collaboration with business and emphasizes a project-based approach to teaching and learning. Indeed, some
Bailey Kaiser is a college graduate who majored in Spanish and Sociology. She applied what she learned in school to a life-changing sojourn in Uruguay. Originally from a small farming community in Wisconsin, Bailey comments on the impact of international
