From college professor and nonprofit executive to writer, editor, and podcast producer, there’s no doubt to the breadth of Dale McGowan’s expertise – and now, to the benefit of all, he’s added Wikipedian to the list. This summer, McGowan enrolled in an eight-week Wiki Scholars election course to bring his professional experiences and personal passion … Continued
Last month, Wiki Education’s Speaker Series kicked off the new academic year with the roundtable “Wikipedia & Social Justice: How students are enhancing representation and equity” featuring four professors from across the U.S. The scholars reflected on their experiences empowering students to improve Wikipedia while simultaneously exploring classroom conversations about knowledge equity, social justice, and … Continued
In the ever-evolving landscape of information, the need for accurate, well-sourced content has never been more critical, particularly in the midst of this U.S. election year. Fearful of the technical side of editing Wikipedia but motivated to join the fight against misinformation, political scientist Dr. Susan Liebell enrolled in a Wiki Scholars course this spring … Continued
In this exciting time of growth for Wiki Education, we are pleased to welcome Danielle Vazquez to our staff! Danielle will serve as Senior Institutional Giving Officer, a new position on our team. Collaborating closely with Kathleen Crowley, Director of Donor Relations, Danielle will work with foundations, cultural and academic institutions, corporations, and other institutional … Continued
With the 2024 US elections around the corner, it’s more important than ever for the public to have access to nonpartisan, high-quality, up-to-date information related to candidates, voting behavior and participation, proposed laws, political parties, and all other topics relevant to the elections. In August, five scholars from across the country gathered virtually to share … Continued
When you think of the ocean, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps you envision well-known animals like whales or sharks, or the seemingly-endless horizon across the water. Few of us would picture the estimated 25 million underwater mountains rising from the ocean floor, and even fewer would think of the unique and … Continued
Bioinspired armor – it may sound like something out of a science fiction novel, but what exactly is it? Thanks to the brand new Wikipedia article created by Liv Vizzini and her classmates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute this spring, our curiosity can be satisfied. “Throughout our Biological Materials course, we explored the remarkable ways nature … Continued
For as long as he can remember, fish and the lakes and streams they live in have been a passion for Tim Franke. As a student at Western Colorado University, Franke brought his deep, lifelong interest in fish to his studies – and also to Wikipedia! “I have always wanted to be part of making … Continued
From the History of Ancient Egypt and Contemporary Feminist Theory to Advanced Industrial Hygiene and Paleoecology, the Wikipedia Student Program supported a vast disciplinary range of courses in spring 2024, bringing a diverse and incredibly impactful set of contributions to Wikipedia by student editors. As always, it’s an awe-inspiring moment to reflect on the total … Continued
