Diego Fleury Mendible may have been the one to create Wikipedia’s new article on the estrobolome, a part of the human gut microbiome, but he’s quick to give credit to his inspiration for the project. As he considered topics for his Wikipedia assignment at North Carolina State University last term, Fleury Mendible’s mother joined the … Continued
Twenty-five years ago, Wikipedia launched with the ambitious idea that people around the world could collaboratively create the sum total of human knowledge. What began as a bold experiment has since become a cornerstone of the modern information ecosystem, shaping how billions of people learn, teach, and make decisions every day. Last month, Wiki Education … Continued
To say that biology student Christina Le reworked Wikipedia’s article about scientist Diane S. Littler last term would be quite the understatement. A few months ago, the online encyclopedia offered just two brief paragraphs about the marine botanist and phycologist. Today, the text looks strikingly different, thanks to the 8,548 words and 72 new references … Continued
When first-year Victor Valley 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 … 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
