Learning STEM at Duke
The Academic Resource Center’s STEM Learning Consultants created a website to support both students and instructors of STEM courses, … Read More
How to read and understand a scientific paper
How to read and understand a scientific paper: a guide for non-scientists London School of Economics and Political Science Jennifer … Read More
How long is short-term memory?
Shorter than you might think. Learning Scientists blog Yana Weinstein When I (or any cognitive psychologist) refer to “short-term memory”, we’re … Read More
How to Talk to Professors
Dustin Wax/Lifehack A while back, I recommended that students get to know their professors. I realize, though, that many students are intimidated … Read More
The benefits of a good night’s sleep
TEDEd Shai Marcu Let’s Begin… It’s 4am, and the big test is in 8 hours. You’ve been studying for days, … Read More
Not All Stress is Bad (Video)
Extra Credit: Life’s Curiosities Explained (powered by Duke) Psychology professor, Dr. Bridgette Martin Hard talks about different types of stress, and how … Read More
Memory & Review
We forget about 50% of new material within 24 hours. The figure below illustrates how quickly we forget the majority … Read More
How Do I Use Past Exams?
There is a lot to learn from returned exams. Looking over past exams you can: Understand how the professor writes exam … Read More
Five Study Strategies
Self-testing (Quiz yourself) Make flashcards to drill yourself on key terms, vocabulary, and formulas. Take quizzes or practice tests whenever … Read More
