Academe Today Thursday, July 21, 2016 Sign up for this newsletter | Today's News | Research By Steve Kolowich Student researchers from Penn State arrived at the Republican National Convention expecting chaotic — and perhaps frightening — scenes of activism. Instead they got a lesson in the unpredictability of social-science fieldwork. |
| Taking a Stand By Arielle Martinez Academics in the two groups say they see it as their duty to point out historical precedents for a Trump presidency and to help the public make educated choices. |
| Technology By Goldie Blumenstyk Jefferson Education, an incubator affiliated with the University of Virginia, has enlisted more than 100 educators, entrepreneurs, and experts to examine why neither companies nor their customers tend to rigorously evaluate their products. |
| Faculty By Sarah Brown A panel on harassment in academe, particularly in the sciences, explored why it’s difficult to punish professors for inappropriate behavior and what can be done about that. Here are three themes from the discussion. |
| Global By Paul Basken Turkish scholars in the United States say the recent turmoil appears to have been part of a long dispute between former allies who shared an interest in making the country more Islamic. |
In Brief
Views | Special Reports By Dhipinder Walia My faculty colleagues are often condescending. Maybe it’s just because I look young — or maybe it’s because I’m a woman of color. |
| Lingua Franca From Verona to Ravenna, Ben Yagoda explores the incursion of English. |
Advice | First Person By Scott T. Gibson If you are thinking about taking your faculty career abroad, here are some factors to consider first. |
| Vitae By David D. Perlmutter Unfortunately, hearing that phrase in an interview does not necessarily mean you will get the job. |
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