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In the fall of 2023, I noticed something unusual in my students’ essays. Their work seemed to split into two distinct categories. One group submitted papers that were well-polished, particularly in grammar, and several students admitted during conferences that they heavily relied on AI tools, sometimes even for entire drafts. Surprisingly, many did not think…

A professor teaching undergraduate psychology courses emphasizes the importance of connecting course material with students’ real-life experiences. This approach helps students develop a stronger understanding and interest in the subject by applying knowledge to real-world contexts instead of memorizing information for exams (Fredricks et al., 2004; Kember et al., 2008). Students are encouraged to explain…

Envision a future scenario in a warehouse or office where you are tasked with training a new robotic colleague. The process involves demonstrating tasks physically while explaining them. For instance, when instructing the robot to place coffee on your desk without disrupting a Zoom meeting, it’s crucial to train it with clear data on the…

The expansion of U.S. data centers is primarily driven by the need to support artificial intelligence programs, raising concerns about their environmental impact and the strain on the energy grid. A recent MIT study suggests that the effects of data centers could vary significantly based on their energy consumption patterns. Shifting significant energy use to…

As an adjunct professor specializing in educational leadership, many of my students are professionals who attend classes after their workdays, often during evenings or weekends. I do not dismiss their absences as mere commitment issues; instead, I view them as challenges stemming from time, energy, and competing responsibilities. Despite the flexibility of accessing course materials…

In the autumn of 2023, I observed a peculiar trend in my students’ essays, which seemed to split into two categories. Some papers were exceptionally well-polished, especially in grammar, with students admitting during conferences that they extensively used AI tools to draft their work. Surprisingly, many of these students did not feel they were doing…

Traveling isn’t always easy for me, but I’ve developed some strategies to make the process smoother. I prefer trips that don’t involve flying, allowing me to pack everything I need in my suitcase and car. Recently, I drove to Claremont, California, for the (Re)Imagining Liberal Arts and STEM Education in the Age of Generative AI…

For the last 80 years, America’s significant and ongoing investment in scientific research has positioned the country as a global leader, with its scientific achievements crucial for national prosperity and security. On June 16, Scientific American published a special segment titled “The Young American Scientists,” celebrating early-career researchers. It includes insights from MIT faculty on…

Agentic workflows are AI-driven software setups that link various models and tools to perform intricate tasks, such as video analysis and question answering. However, their fragmented design often leads to inefficiencies, wasting computation, energy, and costs. To address this, MIT and Microsoft researchers created an intelligent system to simplify the design of these workflows and…

Could the design of your home impact your political engagement? A study by MIT researchers suggests it can, especially in Accra, Ghana. In this city, many residents live in “compound houses,” which feature shared spaces like kitchens and bathrooms while maintaining private bedrooms. The study reveals that those in compound houses are more active politically,…