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October 22, 2016

Falling Into the Wormhole Connecting Physics and Education

The theoretical particle physicist Helen Quinn has blazed a singular path from the early days of the Standard Model to the latest overhaul of science education in the United States. The post Falling Into the Wormhole Connecting Physics and Education appeared first on WIRED.

October 8, 2016

Meet the New Math, Unlike the Old Math

The latest effort to overhaul math and science education offers a fundamental rethinking of the basic structure of knowledge. But will it be given time to work? The post Meet the New Math, Unlike the Old Math appeared first on WIRED.

October 5, 2016

Fixing America’s Lousy Sex Ed—With Sociology

America's focus on abstinence and outdated ideas is entirely wrong. Here's how to do sex ed right. The post Fixing America’s Lousy Sex Ed—With Sociology appeared first on WIRED.

August 23, 2016

College Won’t Train You for a Job, and That’s Just Fine

Here are some pieces of advice for new college students. The post College Won't Train You for a Job, and That's Just Fine appeared first on WIRED.

May 20, 2016

A New Record for Physics Graduates

Seven people graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a degree in physics. This is a big deal. No, really. The post A New Record for Physics Graduates appeared first on WIRED.

January 11, 2016

Governors Can Design Higher Education for the Future

This is especially for new state governors. What do you need to know about higher education?

The post Governors Can Design Higher Education for the Future appeared first on WIRED.

September 11, 2015

The Best Oooey Gooey, Kid-Friendly Science on the Web

From fake blood to rocket-launched lit matches, your budding researcher will love these sites.

The post The Best Oooey Gooey, Kid-Friendly Science on the Web appeared first on WIRED.