Author of Exploring Art, 6e Talks Life, Career and Latest Edition

An artist paints.

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs an artist, educator, writer and passionate advocate for the power of visual culture, I’ve dedicated the past several decades to making, teaching and writing about art. More importantly, I’ve helped others discover their own connection to creativity. A career rooted in creativity As a painter, I’ve exhibited my work in galleries and museums across […]

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Moving Beyond the Scale: Nutrition: Concepts & Controversies, 17e

Author Mary Wissmann beside the cover image of "Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies."

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs an educator and advocate for evidence-based nutrition, I’m thrilled to introduce both the 17th edition of the best-selling text, “Nutrition: Concepts & Controversies,” and myself as its newest author. This edition marks a pivotal shift in how we teach, learn and live nutrition — not just as a science, but as a lifelong journey […]

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Helping Community College Students Thrive With Neurodiverse Teaching Strategies

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Reading Time: 3 minutesTeaching community college students is indeed akin to nurturing a diverse garden. Each plant represents a unique student with their own set of life circumstances, strengths, and challenges. Just as a gardener must understand the specific needs of every plant to foster healthy growth, educators must delve into the intricate layers of their students’ experiences […]

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Where Can a Political Science Major Take Your Students?

Textbook image "American Government: Institutions & Policies."

Reading Time: 4 minutesPolitical science is a dynamic and exciting field with many equally exciting career opportunities for college graduates. And according to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, the median salary in 2018 for all 25- to 29-year-olds with a bachelor’s degree in political science was $50,600 — the overall average for all […]

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A Working Relationship with AI Technology, Cengage and Myself

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Reading Time: 3 minutesBack when artificial intelligence in teaching was the “new thing” among professors, I thought to myself, “Oh, the places I will go. Life will be so easy.” The effectiveness of AI, particularly in content generation or assistance, is largely dependent on the skills and expertise of the content developer utilizing it. Yet, I learned fast […]

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From Policing to Partnering: Rethinking Assignments for the Age of GenAI

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Reading Time: 3 minutesThe emergence of GenAI is rapidly transforming higher education. AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and DALL·E are regularly being used by students, and increasingly by faculty. No longer a futuristic abstraction, these tools have entered the academic mainstream. They enable users to generate text, code, images, audio and video with unprecedented ease. This rapid integration […]

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3 Strategies to Help Higher Ed Students Prep for Fall Courses

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Reading Time: 2 minutesFrom building your courses to crafting your lesson plans to finalizing every last detail on your syllabus, you’ve been putting in the extra hours to ensure a smooth start to the fall term. And as you prepare to welcome new and returning students in the coming weeks, we’ve gathered a few student success strategies for […]

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Majoring in Sociology: Perspectives and Skills for Career-Readiness

Professor Laura Atkins pictured next to textbook, "Sociology in Our Times."

Reading Time: 2 minutesMany students enter a sociology major because they’re passionate about the study of society. In addition to being an interesting and engaging discipline, sociology coursework supports students in developing the skills employers are seeking in many industries. Most sociology majors take courses in introductory sociology, theory, statistics and research methods, as well as courses related to inequality […]

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