Graduate and professional students aiming for academic careers often express eagerness to teach but lack clarity on how to acquire and demonstrate teaching experience on their CVs or dossiers. Due to the varying availability of TA opportunities across different programs and budget periods, departments and teaching centers can offer equitable pathways by creating small, credible…
In today’s digital education landscape, faculty members teaching online may struggle to create meaningful connections with students. As someone who primarily teaches in-person undergraduate courses, I focus on curating my classes to facilitate student connections. I encourage collaborative project work and regular peer feedback. Students generally respond well to these interactions, enjoying collaboration and class…
During the Baccalaureate address, Harvard President Alan Garber encouraged the Class of 2026 to pursue meaningful challenges despite the rise of artificial intelligence. Speaking as part of the 375th Commencement series, Garber emphasized the importance of personal effort in an era increasingly influenced by AI. Garber noted that the advent of AI technology, such as…
On Tuesday morning, Sanders Theatre was alive with poetry, music, speeches, and awards as the unofficial start of Commencement week took place. This event marked the 234th literary exercises of Harvard University’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter, recognizing the highest-achieving juniors and seniors by inducting them into one of the oldest academic societies in the United…
I attended the (Re)Imagining Liberal Arts & STEM Education in the Age of GenAI conference at Harvey Mudd College on May 21-22, 2026. The keynote speaker, Alex Hartemink, a professor at Duke University, titled his presentation “What should we know about AI?” He discussed AI fluencies and awareness, posing questions like, “Is AI truly intelligent,…
