by Malissa Alinor In an increasingly technological society, we are connected in ways that would have never been possible a few decades ago. The speed at which we are able to correspond with others from miles away has led in part to a preference to use our electronic devices, such as smartphones, to facilitate communication.…
by Chris Leaphart The life of a graduate student is far from a stress-free lifestyle with ample amounts of time. In fact, some graduate students spend almost every waking minute of their time working towards, or thinking about, their degree in one way or other. Whether it is conducting research for their thesis or dissertation,…
by Jeff Patterson I am an avid strategy gamer. Growing up, games like Red Alert and Command & Conquer were my babysitters. Although these were likely not the ideal conditions to produce an empathetic, caring person, they did instill in me an appreciation for the ebb and flow of a well-fought match. While there is…
by Ngozichukwuka Okafor A more diverse pool of students has access to education today than ever before. With these opportunities come challenges for teachers and instructors. Being a part of the WIP program and interacting with fellow TAs has renewed my interest in aspects of the education process I have always pondered. Issues to do…