Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. The 1989 film "Dead Poets Society" features a memorable line from John Keating, played by Robin Williams, directed at his English students: "Medicine, law, business, engineering, these are all noble pursuits, and necessary … [Read more...] about Opinion: STEM and the Humanities Are Not Opposites
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Opinion: Psychology Myths Still Exist Despite Growing Awareness
Transparency Item: The Perspectives Section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. The field of psychology has garnered a significant amount of public interest since the mid-20th century, with new theories taking over each decade, and I find it helpful as a psychology student to pay attention to current … [Read more...] about Opinion: Psychology Myths Still Exist Despite Growing Awareness
Opinion: Kids Deserve Meaningful Stories
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. The practice of storytelling has existed for most of human history, and it provides rich detail about cultures, time periods and events all over the world. Storytelling seems to be a natural inclination for people and can … [Read more...] about Opinion: Kids Deserve Meaningful Stories
Opinion: The Terms ‘Introvert’ and ‘Extrovert’ Are Important, but Can Be Limiting
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I've recently noticed that, as I’ve gotten older, the word “shy” is used less and less, especially regarding adults. I still hear children referred to as “shy kids,” but as an adult, words like “introverted” and “reserved” … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Terms ‘Introvert’ and ‘Extrovert’ Are Important, but Can Be Limiting
Opinion: Poetry Can Speak to People in Different Ways
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. As a kid, I rarely went anywhere without books. I was able to focus on the story in crowded places full of noise and could remember important details long after I finished the book. This habit has dwindled somewhat in my … [Read more...] about Opinion: Poetry Can Speak to People in Different Ways