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
Are you headed to Montreal this weekend for the 119th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association (ASA), or know someone who is? Be sure to add Wiki Education’s session “Beyond the classroom: How Wikipedia can play a critical role in Social Science education” to your conference schedule! The Sunday morning panel discussion will feature … Continued
During Hispanic Heritage Month, Jennifer Flores set out to find t-shirts that depicted positive Latinx role models for her children to wear in celebration of their culture. Instead of shirts showcasing inspirational figures, she was disappointed to only see clothing with beer logos, hot sauce bottles, or colorful images of tacos. Now, after her Wikipedia … Continued
As LGBTQ+ individuals around the globe continue to pursue the freedom to express themselves openly, the work to record their histories is as crucial as ever. During Pride Month, Wiki Education’s June Speaker Series panel “Who is preserving LGBTQ+ history?” explored the ongoing documentation work on Wikipedia by LGBTQ+ people, students, scholars, and allies, and … Continued
Sophia Janssens was shocked when she first discovered how little information the Black women in American law Wikipedia article provided to its readers. As a Black woman and future law student, she was instantly drawn to improving the article, knowing that its content barely scratched the surface of the topic. Confident that there must be … Continued
Sponsored by the WITH Foundation and hosted by Wiki Education throughout the past year, five Wiki Scientists courses and one editing workshop brought the expertise and lived experiences of 46 scholars and self-advocates of healthcare and adult disabilities to Wikipedia. The professional development courses supported enhancements to 88 Wikipedia articles that have since been viewed … Continued
