Gender inequality and segregation in STEM fields is a serious concern, one which is made more problematic by unyielding and stereotypical gender division in the school subjects of science and math. Some theorists use cognitive brain development to explain gender division in STEM fields; the male and female separation in certain academic subjects eventually leads… Read more »
To all the 2020 graduands, congrats! And for the rest of us grads, future and past, let’s rest on our virtual laurels for a moment and consider the conquest that’s been. Many of our peers would shudder to attempt distance education. AU is not for the faint of heart or slack of skill. We learn… Read more »
Talk to a Librarian Drop-in Session Tues, Oct 6, 9:00 to 9:30 am MDT Online via Microsoft Teams Hosted by AU Library library.athabascau.ca/orientations.html No pre-registration necessary; access through above link “AU Has a Library?” An Introduction to Library Resources and Services Wed, Oct 7, 9:00 to 10:30 am MDT Online via Adobe Connect Hosted by… Read more »
Who are your fellow students? It can feel like you’re all alone in your studies, but across the nation, around the globe, students like you are also pursuing their AU education, and The Voice Magazine wants to bring their stories to you and vice versa. If you would like to be featured next, do not hesitate to get… Read more »
Scholarship name: Electric IT Innovation Scholarship Sponsored by: Electric Deadline: November 1, 2020, 11:59 pm EST Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be university or high-school students. What’s required: An online application, including a maximum 600-word essay on the topic of internet technology. Tips: Be sure to read the Terms and Conditions. Where to… Read more »
For those of you who are taking in the events of the re-imagined, virtual convocation, my congratulations to you! For me, the day started off a bit frustrating as I came to realize there was no way for random spectators, such as myself, to attend the event and watch what was happening. During past convocations,… Read more »
If we want to write books fit for the cinema, then we’d do well to find a hook. Rob Eagar, author of Mastering Book Hooks for Authors: How to Capture Reader ATTENTION and Book Sales in 30 Words or Less. says, “A hook is a statement or question designed to generate immediate curiosity and make… Read more »
This space is provided free to AUSU: The Voice does not create or edit this content. Contact services@ausu.org with any questions. IMPORTANT DATES Oct 1: AUSU Awards & Bursaries open for applications Oct 2: Athabasca University Convocation Oct 10: Deadline to register in a course starting Oct 1 Oct 15: Nov degree requirements deadline Oct… Read more »
Last week I wrote about how I used my new sous vide machine to make dinner. An acquaintance, whose son is in my Beaver Scout group, started up an interesting discussion on time versus temperature in cooking and how many websites promote potentially dangerous temperatures or cooking methods to ensure your food is cooked. I… Read more »
Your analysis papers could nail perfect grades. Analysis papers zero in on movies, books, or pieces of writing. Analysis papers will tear it apart, dispassionately but calculatingly. And then they draw an assertion, ideally a controversial one. But first, wisely choose a strategy for your analysis. So, what are these analysis strategies? Let’s look at… Read more »