When first-year college student Oskar Martinez sat down to edit the Wikipedia article about Mexican chemist Osvaldo Gutierrez, he wasn’t just working on an assignment — he was adding depth to a story that felt familiar. “Growing up in the city of Los Angeles from a family of immigrant grandparents, as well as an immigrant … Continued
As one of the most famous figures of the American Revolution, it’s no surprise that Paul Revere’s English Wikipedia article has existed for nearly as long as the online encyclopedia itself. More surprising? Even after nearly 2,500 edits throughout more than 20 years, and with over 400 editors watching the page, there are still missing … Continued
When a student editor in our Wikipedia Student Program sets out to improve a biography on Wikipedia, the possibilities of choice might seem endless. With more than 2 million biographies on the English Wikipedia, how do they decide where to focus their efforts? For many, the choice becomes simple when they discover a figure whose … Continued
As people increasingly rely on digital platforms to learn about the world, shape their views, and make informed decisions, the ongoing efforts to strengthen Wikipedia’s coverage of STEM topics have never been more critical. In an information landscape where an online search often lands on Wikipedia and AI systems draw heavily from the encyclopedia, the … Continued
Chico, California / Melbourne, Australia The World Literacy Foundation, a leading global non-profit dedicated to eradicating illiteracy, has appointed Frank Schulenburg, Executive Director of Wiki Education, to its Board of Trustees. The World Literacy Foundation works to ensure that every child, regardless of geography, has access to the books, literary resources, and skills needed to … Continued
Thousands of courses. Millions of words. Billions of page views. Through the Wikipedia assignment, Wiki Education has supported more than 145,000 postsecondary students across the U.S. and Canada in expanding public access to reliable information worldwide, leaving a powerful mark on the open-access knowledge landscape. But what kind of impact does learning to edit Wikipedia … Continued
Have you ever heard of brain-computer interface (BCI)? A BCI creates direct communication between the brain’s electrical activity and an external device. Simply put, it enables a person to control a machine using only their thoughts. The concept unquestionably sparks excitement and curiosity, but who among us actually knows what it’s like to move a … Continued
There’s no doubt that Hari Srinivasan’s professional credentials speak for themselves. As a neuroscience PhD student at Vanderbilt University, Srinivasan has written extensively for outlets like Time, Newsweek, Fortune, and Psychology Today, and has served on national advisory boards including the NIH Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee. But for Srinivasan, his work isn’t only academic – … Continued
There’s little doubt that generative AI chatbots built on large language models are reshaping how students approach research and writing – but what are the implications for high-impact, public-serving coursework like the Wikipedia assignment? In August, Wiki Education launched the new academic year of our Speaker Series by bringing together a panel of scholars to … Continued
