I am working with two of my masters students on a study of the issues that arose over whiteboards in the dormitories at MSU. The students presented their conclusions yesterday, and today they finish their paper. I'll then work with their paper to develop a working paper that we might blog or disseminate in various … Continue reading Wonderful Student Team on Study of Whiteboards at MSU
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All-Star Class: A Record for this Professor
Attending an awards ceremony at MSU I discovered to my surprise and delight that every member of my class this semester was a recipient for an award for their academic achievements. True, I have a small seminar, of 5 students, three MA and 2 PhD students in a seminar on Media and Information Policy. But … Continue reading All-Star Class: A Record for this Professor
Polls Right; Pundits Wrong: The Story of the Sander’s Upset Win in Michigan
The day after Bernie Sanders won an amazing come-from-behind victory in the Michigan primary, what was the story on NPR? Not the political dynamics of this late surge in support for Bernie. No. It was all about why the polls did not get this right! To me, this is equivalent to punters blaming the bookies … Continue reading Polls Right; Pundits Wrong: The Story of the Sander’s Upset Win in Michigan