By - Al-Fanar. In 1976, Stephen Hawking, a pioneering physicist and research director at the Center for Theoretical Cosmology at Cambridge University, proved that black holes release radiation due to quantum effects. This finding would be later dubbed the “Hawking radiation.” Hawking made his discovery while he was completely paralyzed due to a nervous system defect. He only communicates through an electronic speech-generating device.
But if Hawking was in Egypt, his access to university might have been severely impeded. More...
Arab Science Fiction: Thriving Yet Underappreciated
By Soraya Morayef - Al-Fanar. A panel of writers, journalists and artists attempted to answer these questions in London this month. Organised by Sindbad to Sci-Fi, a group whose slogan is “reimagining Arab science fiction,” the discussion was held in London as part of Nour Festival of Arts, an annual cultural festival now in its fifth year focusing on contemporary Middle Eastern and Northern African arts and culture. More...
New York college grads get free tech skills training
Created to address the growing technology skills gap in the job market, a new program is being offered in the New York area to expand the state’s technology talent pool and reduce unemployment. More...
3D printing curriculum released for college instructors
STEM educators, especially those teaching engineering and design, will now have access to a free, customizable 3D printing curriculum intended to give students a leg-up in the job market. More...
College students: These are the top 6 trends in higher education
68 percent of students said the availability of online classes would be important to their educational experience, and campus administration is all about collaboration. More...
Campus visits now include choosing a career
By Carly Morales - . The University Of Evansville (UE) may hold a unique approach suited for the future of college enrollment: A career advantage program (CAP) that gets students started with career planning as early as the first time they visit the UE campus. More...
4 best practices for Flipped Classroom implementation
By Matthew Stoltzfus - . The flipped classroom model has undeniably become a go-to learning model in the digital age of higher education, but what have educators learned since the model’s debut? What are the best practices that work. More...
5 rockstar superprofessors of online learning
By Jake New - . “The pop star analogy is not trivial,” Jacobs said. “While MOOCs are a great equalizer when it comes to students around the world, they are a great unequalizer when it comes to teachers. MOOCs are creating a breed of A-list celebrity professors who have lopsided sway over the landscape of ideas.” More...
Five signs you may need a new LMS
By Harman Singh - . According to the EDUCAUSE Center for Analysis and Research, 15 percent of U.S institutions are planning to replace their existing Learning Management System solutions within the next three years. More...
7 tips for a great campus website
By Molly Schulson - . Campus websites are crucial for providing resources, recruiting prospective students and updating the community on news and current events. But what if users are unable to navigate through certain pages? What if they can’t view it from their phones or tablets. More...