New Truths and Old Verities.

Ramaley, Judith A.

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ERIC Number: EJ655936

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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New Truths and Old Verities.

Ramaley, Judith A.

New Directions for Higher Education, n119 p15-22 Fall 2002

Discusses why science and mathematics should be a central part of liberal education. Also asserts that in addition to learning the habits of mind and forms of expression and inquiry of science and mathematics, students majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field should be expected to acquire the qualities of a liberally educated person. (EV)

Descriptors: Academic Education, College Mathematics, College Science, Educational Improvement, Engineering Education, Liberal Arts, Undergraduate Study

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue titled "Building Robust Learning Environments in Undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics," edited by Jeanne L. Narum and Kate Conover.