To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (today!), we’re taking the opportunity to look back at some of the incredible impact made by our program participants as they seek to improve Wikipedia’s coverage of women in the sciences. Even if you haven’t yet taught with a Wikipedia assignment, enrolled in a … Continued
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
