Stem Education and Why It Is Important for Countries’ Global Leadership
STEM, as some of you might know, stands for science, technology, education, and mathematics. STEM education is usually…
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A History of Science in World Cultures – Interview with Alok Kumar
Alok Kumar is professor of physics at the State University of New York, Oswego. His publications include Science…
A Plea to Those Who Dream
Life is beautiful for those who dream big. It is not because they have something to hold onto;…
From Whales to Technology
The shape of cars and airplanes directly affect their fuel consumption and performance. For proof of the connection…
Countering Violent Extremism? – What Happens in Molenbeek Matters in Milwaukee
On the day I spoke in Brussels at a conference on “countering violent extremism,” a gun battle broke…
The Shared Beliefs of Judaism and Islam
It is unfortunate that in today’s world many Jews and Muslims see themselves as diametrically opposed to one…
Self-Education: What To Do with the Naughty Child Inside?
Parenting is one of humanity’s most difficult tasks – but it’s also one of the most important ones.…
Max Kerner: “Holy Wisdom Needed to Create a Shared Culture in Europe”
Professor Max Kerner, the former Deputy President at Aachen RWTH, one of the top universities of Europe, is…
The Qur’an and Education: Transcending How We Understand Difference
“If God had so willed, He would have made you a single people,” the Qur’an states (5:48). However,…
Don’t Leave Me Alone
My heart and eyes open with You, Impossible obstacles are overcome with You, When Your name is mentioned,…
Literacy, Violence, and Reading Habits in the World
In a time of darkness and ignorance, we must challenge our preconceived notions, seeking answers in education and…
Birth of Physical Principles of Educational Philosophy
I remember a renowned author saying “I don’t talk about the articles I want to write; because when…
Friendships Rooted in Faith and Love
It was September, 2003. A diverse group of women from many different Christian denominations, both Catholic and Protestant,…
Loving Words, Loving Actions
I am a practicing Muslim woman living in the USA. Practicing, you may ask? How much? How well?…
Church of Mary
In his book, The Culture of Ambiguity: Another History of Islam, the contemporary Islamic scholar Thomas Bauer wrote:…