Social inequality is the root of our discontent – Chris Hedges How likely is someone to move up the economic ladder? A study by Alberto Alesina, Stefanie Stantcheva and Edoardo Teso of Harvard University compares the perceptions and realities of
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
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
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
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 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
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
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™ 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
