When University of the Virgin Islands psychology major Reem Mohamad enrolled in an English course this spring, the last thing she expected was to change her long held skepticism of Wikipedia as a reliable source of information. Fast forward to the end of the semester – Mohamad not only published a brand new Wikipedia article, … Continued
Co-authored by Ian Ramjohn Today, the US Supreme Court unanimously rejected a challenge to the abortion pill mifepristone, ensuring continued patient access to the drug by mail. Thanks in part to the work of Wiki Scholars course editors, the Wikipedia article on mifepristone is ready to inform the coming thousands of readers looking for additional … Continued
For more than a decade, Wiki Education has bridged the realms of education and Wikipedia, supporting academics and students in U.S. and Canadian accredited institutions as they improve the world’s go-to source of information. But what does this approach to enriching Wikipedia look like worldwide? Last month’s Speaker Series program, “Wikipedia and Education, globally”, explored … Continued
From scientist and reference librarian to curriculum mapper and professor, Heather McEwen, MLIS, MS has worn many scholarly hats – and she’s more than earned her newest title of Wikipedian, enhancing articles that have since been viewed more than 800K times! Having attended four Wiki Scientists courses over the past year, three of which were … Continued
Whether in school or from your favorite true crime podcast, you’ve probably learned about the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits U.S. law enforcement officers from carrying out searches and seizures without warrants, and the related exclusionary rule, which states that if obtained in violation of a defendant’s constitutional rights, evidence collected cannot be used in a … Continued
From feeling overwhelmed, vulnerable, and nervous, to knocking her Wikipedia assignment out of the park – North Carolina Central University Master of Information Science student Felecia Casey-Hicks went above and beyond her task of creating one new article for Wikipedia by publishing three brand new biographies featuring diverse notable figures in STEM. “As a Black … Continued
Jessica Hernandez challenges the norms of traditional Western scholarship in her work as an environmental scientist, author, and activist. Hernandez, who is Maya Ch’orti and Binnizá-Zapotec, brings her lived experience as an Indigenous scholar into her research, building a bridge between activism and academia. Like many notable women of color in STEM, Hernandez’s work was … Continued
Take a guess – what content gap in the Wikipedia articles on Lysol, the Great Depression in the United States, and the Black Panther Party is now filled, thanks to the work of Utah State University student editors? The answer might surprise you! You can now learn about the role of contraception in each subject’s … Continued
Art history professor Kate Dimitrova has taught three classes with Wikipedia, but it wasn’t until she enrolled in a Wiki Scholars course that she became a more dedicated Wikipedia editor – and found exhilaration, fulfillment, and empowerment in the process. “I find immense satisfaction in knowing that I am improving an article with accurate and … Continued
