Ahh - the lazy days of summer. It's only the beginning of summer, but I've often found that I blink -- and we're back on campus again. Most graduate students ... Read More

The following email has made the rounds recently: "AHOY PROFESSORS! Have you ever dreamed of being stranded on a deserted island with a movie star? Can you make a telephone out ... Read More

Academic conferences take place all year round. The American Psychological Association, for example, meets in July this year. I attended my first conference as a graduate student and I recall ... Read More

In this article in the Chronicle of Higher Education, Mikita Brottman argues that some college classes can't be "enjoyable." In a nutshell, most college courses can be challenging and fun, ... Read More