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Scientific articles are difficult to read, even for scientists. The use of jargon is a common affliction but not the only culprit. Poor word choice, convoluted style—meant to sound 'professional'—and ...

The University at Buffalo requires a Math Readiness Assessment (MRA) to determine readiness for students wishing to enroll in first semester calculus courses, MTH 121, MTH 131, and MTH 141. The UB MRA ...

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Computational biology and bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that develops and applies computational methods to analyse large collections of biological data, such as genetic sequences, cell ...

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Chris Christensen described case method teaching as “the art of managing uncertainty”—a process in which the instructor serves as "planner, host, moderator, devil's advocate, fellow-student, and judge ...

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The Write Question is a weekly literary program hosted by Lauren Korn that features authors from the American West—and beyond—including James Lee Burke, Kate Lebo, Anne Helen Petersen, Robert Wrigley, ...