‘Why do comics get banned?’
Skye Lacerte, curator of the D.B. Dowd Modern Graphic History Library at University Libraries, writes on the “Human Ties” blog about comic books’ controversial history and censorship, ahead of a panel discussion Thursday, Sept. 22.
Benefits of time in greenspaces abound
For many reasons, try to get out and enjoy a walk in this park this fall, writes Graham Colditz of the School of Medicine.
Baer discusses awards and creativity research
Markus Baer at Olin Business School explains his research finding that awards and recognition of early creative accomplishments can decrease future creativity.
Here’s how to make it easier for workers to find better jobs
Policymakers should support a worker’s chances to have abundant outside job offers — even when the market turns, as it inevitably will, writes professor of sociology Jake Rosenfeld in CNN.
Revisiting predictions made at start of Biden’s term on his “9-point plan” on clean energy, climate
We are not even two years into Biden’s term and his accomplishments in the areas of clean energy and climate have been extraordinary, says geophysicist Michael Wysession in Arts & Sciences.
‘Documenta 15 and the power of productive disruption’
Author Eileen G’Sell, a senior lecturer in Arts & Sciences, writes an article about the venerable German art fair Documenta, which remains on view through Sept. 25.
Podcast explores ‘what if it’s not COVID-19?’
In this episode of the “Show Me the Science” podcast, infectious diseases specialist Andrej Spec, MD, explains the case of a patient with a mysterious illness first thought to be COVID-19.
Ramos discusses her book, ‘Bedlam in the New World: A Mexican Madhouse in the Age of Enlightenment’
Christina Ramos, assistant professor of history in Arts & Sciences, gives an inside look at her book about an overlooked colonial hospital and care of the mentally disturbed.
Why labor unions are more popular than they’ve been in six decades
Today’s record-low unemployment makes workers more aware of the benefits unions offer, writes sociologist Jake Rosenfeld.
Knight on the value of an MBA
Olin Business School’s Andrew Knight discusses the value, in economic terms and beyond, that a master’s in business administration can offer to graduates.
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