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Sal Khan’s new Dialogues program teaches students how to have civil, thoughtful discussions

Fast Company Tech

Developed with experts in civil discourse, the program offers students discussion guides on subjects like immigration, gun control, climate change, universal basic income, and artificial intelligence. After each conversation, students complete surveys reflecting on their experiences. “It’s not a debate,” Khan says.

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How AI is reshaping student writing

Fast Company Tech

found that 92% of university students are using AI in some form. As early as August 2023a mere nine months after ChatGPTs public releasemore than half of first-year students at Kennesaw State University, the public research institution where I teach, reported that they believed that AI is the future of writing.

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Employers are still hiring recent graduates—just more cautiously

Fast Company Tech

This reflects what I have observed in classrooms and in conversations with hiring managers: Credentials matter, but what truly sets candidates apart is how they present themselves and what they contribute to a company. In my experience as a professor, the key is teaching students to use AI to enhance their effort, not to replace it.

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This is how to rewire your brain in less than a day according to a neuroscientist

Fast Company Tech

I reflected on the people that I planned to see that day and chose one thing that Id like to thank them for. He is the founder and director of The Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison , where he conducts groundbreaking research on emotions and the brain, as well as meditation and contemplative practices.

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The 10 most innovative augmented and virtual reality companies of 2025

Fast Company Tech

The businesses in Fast Company s Most Innovative Companies in AR/VR reflect that trend. Texas A&M University has brought AR/VR production into its celebrated Visualization program , letting students learn to build state-of-the-art virtual productions before they leave college. million global views.

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Fundraising for Food Banks: FAQs + 5 Innovative Strategies 

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Just be sure the event reflects your mission, not what’s trendy. Engaging events. Organize an in-person event to get supporters excited about your cause and to strengthen your relationship with the broader community.

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Windows are the leading human cause of bird deaths. Here’s how to help

Fast Company Tech

At the University of Mississippi campus, where I teach and conduct research as an ecologist , my colleagues and I have been testing some creative solutions. Why glass is so often deadly for birds Most frequently, glass acts as a mirror, reflecting clear sky or habitat. Exterior screens and blinds work great too.