AfterWord
An audio show about research and academic life.
AfterWord is an audio program about academic life and research. The mission is simple: to share great stories, and to tell them in a creative way.
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Posts from AfterWord
Can You Measure Your Scholarship by Counting Citations?
Many scholars say they can’t. Jennifer Howard, a Chronicle reporter, explains how the altmetrics movement intends to pick up the slack.
Biddy Martin’s Challenging Move
Jack Stripling, a Chronicle reporter, discusses the former U. of Wisconsin chancellor’s adjustment to life as the chief of Amherst College.
Understanding the New Crop of Chinese Students
The number of Chinese undergraduates in the U.S. has tripled in the last three years. Who are these students? Karin Fischer, a Chronicle reporter, offers insight.
Has Neuroscience Overstepped Its Bounds?
What can neuroscience tell us about why we enjoy Shakespeare or what happens when we fall in love? Marc Parry, a Chronicle reporter, tells us about one of the key players in that conversation.
Can a University Help Its Hometown Without Hurting Itself?
Nancy Cantor, president of Syracuse University, speaks of the institution as a “public good,” not an ivory tower. But some professors believe she’s making a big mistake by doing so.
The Perils of Moving Up to Division I
Big-time college sports can seem pretty alluring, especially to institutions that don’t have them. But is moving up to Division I really a smart call?
A Google Maps for the Scholarly Landscape?
Jennifer Howard discusses a new set of tools that might help scholars sift through reams of published work to find relevant research.
What If Professors Aren’t Good at Grading?
Jeff Young explains why Western Governors U. doesn’t let its professors issue grades, opting instead to leave that task to a team of independent evaluators.
Why Misleading Google Ads Matter—and What Colleges Can Do About Them
Josh Keller, a Chronicle reporter, explains what colleges can do to protect their names from deceptive search-engine advertising.
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