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Design thinking and culture, Part II, China
How does culture influence design thinking? Reflecting on my participation in and observation of design thinking, I made the assumption it was a process, uninformed by culture. While such an assumption is questionable in any culture, it is especially problematic
Design thinking and culture, Part I
Knowledge Without Borders asserts that teaching young people design thinking is a way to introduce the critical thinking processes crucial to success in education and employment. Educators and employers agree. For example, the Pratt Institute’s Young Architects program “… demonstrates that classes
First-generation college students among those affected by food insecurity
Education is the key that often opens the door to a better life for first-generation low-income college students. The United States claims to have the best higher education system in the world. But too many students are struggling not only
Small change can make the difference for first-generation students
A new project addresses the financial challenges faced by first-generation low-income students by providing access to small-dollar grants for items such as books, food, and clothing. Yes, you read it correctly. The systemic lack of funds for the small purchases
Refugee students cherish US education and freedom
Refugee students arriving from countries around the world still retain their hope in the freedom offered in the United States, despite President Trump’s anti-immigrant sentiments. Here are some opinions of refugee students in New York City preparing to enter public
Building the STEM economy: Lessons from Massachusetts
Instead of moaning the loss of manufacturing jobs, people from politics to the private sector must focus on creating a strong STEM economy. Technology improves productivity. According to a Ball State University study, of the 5.6 million manufacturing jobs lost
U.S. Data about Women in STEM
Advancements in science and technology generate more jobs in STEM fields every day. But what about women in STEM? First, let’s look at STEM fields in general. According to a 2011 U.S. Department of Commerce research report, STEM occupations are projected
Knowledge Without Borders Study Abroad Scholarships
Knowledge Without Borders™ recently selected first-generation college students participating in the Minnesota SPAN (Student Project for Amity among Nations) Association as recepients of the Knowledge Without Borders™ Study Abroad Scholarship. SPAN is a study abroad association that has been sending
Immigrants, Women, and STEM
Immigrants play an increasingly important role in global STEM education and employment. The United States, followed by the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, is the number one destination of global STEM talent. Most immigrants coming to the United States are
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