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Climate August 23, 2023

Geoengineering sounds like a quick climate fix, but without more research and guardrails, it’s a costly gamble − with potentially harmful results

by David Kitchen, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When soaring temperatures, extreme weather and catastrophic wildfires hit the headlines, people start asking…

Science and Technology August 20, 2023

3 reasons we use graphic novels to teach math and physics

by Sarah Klanderman, Marian University and Josha Ho, Marian University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Post-pandemic, some educators are trying to reengage students with technology…

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Business August 15, 2023

Dr. Tiffany Barney and Alex Almodóvar win 2023 Next Generation Awards from Cobb Young Professionals

The Cobb Young Professionals announced the winners of the 2023 Next Generation Award. Dr. Tiffany Barney, the Director of the Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy, and Alex Almodóvar, the Director…

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Environment August 2, 2023

The nuclear arms race’s legacy at home: Toxic contamination, staggering cleanup costs and a culture of government secrecy

by William J. Kinsella, North Carolina State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Christopher Nolan’s film “Oppenheimer” has focused new attention on the legacies of…

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Georgia June 28, 2023

Georgia Democrats trumpet $1.3B grant to expand rural broadband internet connections

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 26, 2023 A historic broadband investment has been secured for Georgia broadband expansion…

Science and Technology June 5, 2023

How AI could take over elections – and undermine democracy

by Archon Fung, Harvard Kennedy School and Lawrence Lessig, Harvard University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Could organizations use artificial intelligence language models such as…

Education June 4, 2023

Kennesaw State graduate programs meeting rising demands

[This article by Thomas Hartwell was first published in the Kennesaw State University Magazine, republished with permission] From 2021 to 2022, Kennesaw State University enjoyed another year of student body…

Science and Technology May 27, 2023

What is ‘ethical AI’ and how can companies achieve it?

by Dennis Hirsch, The Ohio State University and Piers Norris Turner, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The rush to deploy powerful…

Science and Technology May 25, 2023

ChatGPT and other generative AI could foster science denial and misunderstanding – here’s how you can be on alert

by Gale Sinatra, University of Southern California and Barbara K. Hofer, Middlebury, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Until very recently, if you wanted to know…

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Science and Technology May 24, 2023

New approach to teaching computer science could broaden the subject’s appeal

by Lauren Margulieux, Georgia State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Despite growing demand for computer science skills in professional careers and many areas of…

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