CSS Digest | December 2
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- Research Preview: Dignity of Fragile Essential Work in a Pandemic
- Earl Lewis Awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Biden
- Earl Lewis Speaks on Reparations
- Young Speaks About Latest Book on Podcast
- Research
- Events
- News Features
- Staff Features
- In the Face of Resistance: Advancing Equity in Higher Education
- Greening the Road Ahead: Navigating Challenges for Just Transitions to Electric Vehicles
- In the Wake of Affirmative Action
- Center for Social Solutions Co-Produces 'The Cost of Inheritance'
- Press Release: Earl Lewis, University of Michigan, Receives the Roy Rosenzweig Distinguished Service Award from the Organization of American Historians
- Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing
- Events
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Diversity and Democracy
"Baltimore Museum of Art will only buy women's art in 2020" by Anna Sturla, CNN
The Baltimore Museum of Art has big plans to diversify its exhibits. It has promised to only buy art from women next year, showcasing work from a group that has long been underrepresented.
Slavery and Its Aftermath
"What’s Lost When Black Children Are Socialized Into a White World" by Dani McClain, The Atlantic
Black children face unique challenges when placed in predominantly-white schools. Cultural disconnects can make black students uncomfortable and unsuccessful in their learning experiences, leading to significant racial disparities in education.
Water, Equity and Security
"Trees That Survived California Drought May Hold Clue To Climate Resilience" by Lauren Sommer, NPR
At the end of California’s five-year drought, more than 100 million trees had perished. But the ones that managed to survive may be able to help scientists discover what makes certain plants resistant to climate change.
The Future of Work
"I Found Work on an Amazon Website. I Made 97 Cents an Hour." by Andy Newman, NYT
Amazon’s Mechanical Turk enlists freelance workers to complete a variety of tasks, typically earning a few cents for each one. This extremely low-paying job and why individuals choose to work it offers a number of insights into the future and dignity of labor.
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The Future of Work
"Self-Driving Cars Need To Learn How Humans Drive", NPR (2019)
It isn’t easy for self-driving and human-operated cars to coexist. In order to train autonomous vehicles to navigate the unpredictable roads, they must be taught how humans drive—displaying the demand for humans even in a world of automated work.
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Water, Equity and Security
"When You Dream Of California, Does Water Come To Mind? It Should", WBUR (2019)
As the most vital natural resource, water has long been a source of conflict in California. The extraction and transportation of water has defined the history of the state.
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