With more than 500 patents in the field of software programming, Lisa Secat DeLuca is considered IBM’s most prolific female inventor. So it came as a surprise to USC students Zarif Rezwan and Jasmin Ashley that the engineer was absent from Wikipedia – a feeling that propelled the pair to add her story to the … Continued
As Canisius University’s public safety liaison and deputy supervisor for its work-study program, senior Tariq LeFever often dedicates time to serving his campus community. This fall, LeFever applied his strong sense of civic responsibility to serving his biggest audience yet – the readers of Wikipedia. “Wikipedia’s reach and accessibility make it a powerful tool for … Continued
Anna Makanju is shaping the future of artificial intelligence. As a global policy leader, advocate for AI regulation, and the vice president of global affairs at OpenAI, there’s no doubt that Makanju is leaving her mark on the field, but like so many other diverse figures in technology, her story was missing from Wikipedia – … Continued
Before her US Immigration History course last term, Phoebe England had never heard of the Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, Georgia, an immigrant detention center located more than 2,000 miles away from her home in Utah. But after learning about the center in class, England knew she wanted to help others understand its significance, … Continued
Co-authored by Ian Ramjohn As the world grows more urbanized, urban and suburban areas provide a barrier to wildlife reliant on increasingly fragmented natural habitats while also providing new opportunities for species that can tolerate close association with humans. This fall, Brooklyn College students in Tony Wilson’s Principles of Ecology course brought their classroom content … Continued
As information flows faster than ever and online content feels endless, the spread of misinformation has become one of the most urgent challenges we face. From viral social media posts to manipulated news stories, false or misleading information gains traction quickly, influencing public opinion, shaping political landscapes, and even jeopardizing public health. But thanks to … Continued
This week, Wiki Education celebrated our 10 year anniversary with community members from around the globe! The virtual program featured remarks from special guests including Wikimedia Foundation CEO Maryana Iskander, Wiki Education Board Chair P.J. Tabit, former Board Chair Diana Strassmann, and Executive Director Frank Schulenburg, as well as the reflections of program participants, staff, … Continued
If you’ve ever taught with a Wikipedia assignment or enrolled in one of our Wiki Scholars & Scientists professional development courses, you’re familiar with Wiki Education’s Dashboard and all of the ways it tracks your Wikimedia work, not to mention the thrill of watching the readership statistics of your contributions climb. To date, more than … Continued
As search engines ferry us to Wikipedia articles and most AI tools are trained on its content, the work to fill in gaps on Wikipedia with well-sourced, high-quality information is more important than ever. Thanks to the increased support of the Guru Krupa Foundation (GKF), 1,875 students at universities and colleges across the U.S. will … Continued
