As I sit in my dorm room, staring at the pile of assignments due this week, I can’t help but feel overwhelmed. The pressure to maintain perfect grades, participate in extracurriculars, and figure out my future career path is crushing, and many college students reported feeling overwhelmed by these demands. And I know I’m not alone – mental health issues are skyrocketing among college students. While universities (and even our administration at Rice) love to tout their counseling services and wellness initiatives, the reality is that most colleges are failing miserably when it comes to supporting student mental health. It’s … Continue reading How Colleges Flunk Mental Health: One Student’s Perspective

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various sectors, and education is no exception. The integration of AI into educational environments is reshaping the way students learn, teachers instruct, and educational outcomes are achieved. AI technology continues to advance, and its applications in education promise to revolutionize the sector, making learning more engaging, effective, and accessible.  How is AI Personalizing Education? AI-driven personalized learning experiences are one of the most significant advancements in modern education. These systems analyze individual student data to tailor educational content and instruction methods to each learner’s unique needs. By doing so, AI helps create a more … Continue reading AI in Education: Transforming Learning Experiences and Outcomes

As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of various industries, reshaping the workforce landscape. Jason Wootten, CEO at Family Tree Estate Planning, LLC, underscores the importance of preparing students for this AI-driven future. This article explores essential skills and strategies necessary for students to succeed in an AI-centric job market, addressing common queries about the role of education in this transformative era. Understanding the AI-Driven Workforce The AI-driven workforce is characterized by the integration of AI technologies into daily work processes. AI systems perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, … Continue reading Preparing Students for the AI-Driven Workforce: Skills and Strategies

As more shoppers turn to online platforms for shopping, the eyewear industry has jumped on the e-commerce bandwagon. Buying eyeglasses online has become popular for those needing prescription eyewear or fashionable frames. But what can you expect when purchasing your glasses from a virtual store? Customers can expect a wide selection of styles, brands, and prices when buying eyeglasses online. Whether you are looking for a budget-friendly pair of readers or a designer frame with all the bells and whistles, the online market has something to offer everyone. Online retailers often provide virtual try-on tools or home try-on programs to … Continue reading What to Expect When Buying Glasses Online

Around one in five college students report having a disability. These disabilities include physical disabilities, visual impairments such as low vision or color blindness, hearing disabilities, and cognitive impairments such as dyslexia. Public and private institutions are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, which covers Title II (state and local) and Title III (private) colleges and universities.   The ADA also requires that websites, content, and mobile applications be compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which are a globally recognized set of success criteria for digital accessibility. Testing your website for potential accessibility violations will keep … Continue reading Using an accessibility checker to identify potential WCAG violations