SCIENCE IS REAL!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Why is it suddenly necessary for tens of thousands of scientists to march on Earth Day and implore us to take climate change seriously? Why do they have to insist that there is no debate and that the signs are already here? They obviously think we need a strong... LEARN HOW TO LEARN!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
About this time of year, many students are questioning the value of staying in school. There’s an increasing chorus of proponents urging them to drop out. They say, “You don’t need a formal education any more, especially if you are planning on being an entrepreneur.”... OUR DEMOCRACY IS AT STAKE!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Within the last few decades we have seen the increasingly rapid demise of the teaching of the trades in high schools and community colleges. The “shiny ball” seems to be technology. Courses in the physical trades – also known as vocational education – seem... SIDESTEP A MILLSTONE AROUND YOUR NECK
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Education
Worcester Polytechnic Institute near Boston may not be a familiar name. However, many major tech and engineering companies regularly recruit WPI grads. They appreciate the well-rounded education of many of their students who also take classes in business, management,... PREPARATION MEETS OPPORTUNITY
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
When it comes to teaching entrepreneurship, it’s still the Wild West out there. Every school has a different twist on how to do it. Many outside academia say “You can’t teach entrepreneurship. You just have to do it!” As successful...