Non-Traditional Journalism Course Examines How to Cover Stories During a Pandemic
May 22nd, 2020
COVID-19 has touched every aspect of the news, whether it be politics, sports or even food. Britt Peterson, adjunct professor in the Journalism Progr…
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Puppet Shows and Presentations: Performing Arts Students Rise to the Zoom Challenge
May 20th, 2020
When Georgetown transitioned to online learning in response to COVID-19, students in some Department of Performing Arts and other courses faced unusual obstacles completing their assignments. A number of students from professor Natsu Onoda Power classes adapted to these challenges in innovative and engaging ways.
Georgetown Professor Helps Create Workshop That Makes Quantum Education More Accessible
May 19th, 2020
Jim Freericks, professor in the Department of Physics and McDevitt Chair, collaborated with the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to create a virtual workshop hosted by the Harvard University, Center for Integrated Quantum Materials (CIQM) in March of 2020. Entitled “Key Concepts for Future Quantum Information Science Learners,” the workshop was designed to identify essential concepts for future curricular and educator activities that will help K-12 students engage with quantum information science (QIS).