Software spots likely dropouts
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The software called Spadies funded by the Ministry of Education and designed at the university center can exactly calculate the chances of dropouts by using various indicators and then grouping students into five risk categories from low to high. The predictions by this software can help the ministry and universities to reduce student dropout rate.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2007
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Different is ok, but inequality is not
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Leading immunologist Polly Matzinger argues that women are as good at science as men, but only think differently, which plays a crucial role in their success as scientists. However, Matzinger believes the lack of a level playing field could explain the under-representation of women in senior positions in the science sector.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2007
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