Data analytics is a rapidly growing field that plays a crucial role in extracting valuable insights from large volumes of data. A data analytics practicum course provides students with hands-on experience in applying data analytics techniques and tools to real-world scenarios. This practicum is intended to serve as a bridge between the student's…

The skills and knowledge of the employers of chemists have been explored in varying degrees of specificity. Some studies have argued that the current university curriculum does not prepare students for modern industry adequately, while others have provided an overview of the job market for graduates with a bachelor's degree in chemistry. In order…

Describes student reaction to an internship program in journalism. Suggests that students must learn that formula and boredom are basic to the work world but that they can lighten this routine with their own inventiveness and creativity. (MM)

Student and instructor course outlines are provided for a seminar designed to relate individual freedom to the work experiences of students presently on internships. First, the guide for the instructor identifies the seven sections of the course: "What Is Freedom?"; "Freedom and Your Internship"; "You and Your Co-Workers"; "How Much Freedom Do You…

The justification for including a year-long course in practical writing and editing in a research-oriented university's writing program and a description of that course are presented in this paper. Discussed are the responses to four questions: What is practical or survival writing? How much is there of it? What can a university gain from teaching…