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The Politicization of Social Science

Feb 15, 2023 · Loretta G. Breuning · Comments Off on The Politicization of Social Science

Science is not supposed to be filtered through a belief system. It’s supposed to go wherever the facts lead. But the human brain doesn’t work that way. Our brains zoom … Continue reading “The Politicization of Social Science”


Social-Justice Restrictions on Research Harm All of Us

Feb 1, 2023 · Alexander Riley · Comments Off on Social-Justice Restrictions on Research Harm All of Us

Recently, one of the departments on my campus invited an academic “expert,” who, among other specializations, “advise[s] on the ethical aspects of telescope siting,” to give a talk entitled “How … Continue reading “Social-Justice Restrictions on Research Harm All of Us”


Wanted: A Successful Collegiate Rent-Seeker

Dec 28, 2022 · Richard K. Vedder · Comments Off on Wanted: A Successful Collegiate Rent-Seeker

Economists call someone who gets paid more than necessary to produce a good or service a “rent-seeker.” Arguably the preeminent rent-seeker in higher education, Terry Hartle, announced his retirement recently … Continue reading “Wanted: A Successful Collegiate Rent-Seeker”


The Strange Attack on Blind Reviewing

Dec 16, 2022 · Daniel Buck · Comments Off on The Strange Attack on Blind Reviewing

Two years ago, the Great Awokening came for blind auditions in America’s top orchestras. Any educational or cultural differences were insufficient explanations for the disparities between white and black players … Continue reading “The Strange Attack on Blind Reviewing”


Why the Left Relies on Statistical Illiteracy

Nov 23, 2022 · David Randall · Comments Off on Why the Left Relies on Statistical Illiteracy

In September 2022, three researchers published the provocatively titled article, “Do Introductory Courses Disproportionately Drive Minoritized Students Out of STEM Pathways?” That article got loads of social media publicity for … Continue reading “Why the Left Relies on Statistical Illiteracy”


Challenging the Academic Publisher Oligopoly

Nov 16, 2022 · Richard Phelps · Comments Off on Challenging the Academic Publisher Oligopoly

Here’s a business plan: Sell a product that … some of the world’s most highly educated scholars, working at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, invest thousands of hours … Continue reading “Challenging the Academic Publisher Oligopoly”


Higher Education is Complicit in the Politicization of Science

Aug 15, 2022 · George Leef · Comments Off on Higher Education is Complicit in the Politicization of Science

John Staddon is an emeritus professor of biology at Duke University and, thankfully, an academician who doesn’t fear being “canceled” for voicing incorrect opinions. His latest book, Science in an … Continue reading “Higher Education is Complicit in the Politicization of Science”


The Academic Bait-And-Switch: Do Professors Make Good Administrators?

Feb 25, 2022 · Steven Zhou · Comments Off on The Academic Bait-And-Switch: Do Professors Make Good Administrators?

Academics sometimes have a bit of an unfortunate reputation of being big picture thinkers, with our heads in the clouds (or ivory tower) and disconnected from the realities of everyday … Continue reading “The Academic Bait-And-Switch: Do Professors Make Good Administrators?”


Placing Limits on Faculty Speech

Feb 18, 2022 · Jay Schalin · Comments Off on Placing Limits on Faculty Speech

Editor’s note: This is part 2 of a two-part series of articles. Part 1 can be found here.  What are the boundaries of the “fitness” standard for faculty employment in … Continue reading “Placing Limits on Faculty Speech”


Archivists Serve Historians? A Case of Academic Hubris

Sep 24, 2021 · Jacob Bruggeman · Comments Off on Archivists Serve Historians? A Case of Academic Hubris

In early August, archivists and other scholars erupted in protest when the American Historical Association (AHA) wrote a letter asking broad questions about how archives plan to reopen. The AHA … Continue reading “Archivists Serve Historians? A Case of Academic Hubris”

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