Category: Education
Culture / Education / Mathematics
Making a Case for Teaching Ethnomathematics
As I calculated the hypotenuse of a triangle in geometry class, I was intrigued that Pythagoreus could come up with such a simple theorem. While I appreciate the pure mathematical value of […]
Education / Gender / Inequities
The growing gender gap in STEM
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—collectively known as the STEM field—are widely male-dominated, making up 73% of the workforce, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But what impact does the trend toward males […]
My Plan is to Study Without a Plan
My family members are highly organized people who stick to schedules. Take my elder sister as an example. During weekends, she wakes up at eight o’clock in the morning the second the […]
Diversity/Inclusivity / Education / Racism / School
More diverse history needs to be taught in American schools
Diverse history needs to be taught in U.S. schools to eradicate racism, and students of color could learn about something that actually relates to them. As a student of color, I find […]