Shao Han and Achmed both friends who work in the humanities 'industry'. |
Busl writes about the challenges humanities scholarship faces - Yes, budget cuts and dwindling enrolments in the field of humanities.
Busl has something quite different to say on the 'defence' of the field of humanities.
Busl highlights some cool humanities research projects. In point form here:
- Jodie Archer's computer model that can predict NYtimes bestsellers.
- Don Howard with computer scientist develop code of ethics for 'human-robot interaction'.
- English Professor, Priscilla Wald's 'outbreak narrative' of contagion changing the way scientists think about the spread of infectious diseases.
- Environmental Huamanities Professor Joni Adamson, who applies the study of indigenous cultures to make more sustainable ecosystems located in desert cities.
Busl blames the academy/university for an inward-focused nature of scholarship as there is little incentive for their scholars to work outside of lecture halls or academic journals.
At this juncture of the Humanities's crisis, it is not just about the need for humanities increased visibility or the need to attend to the relevance of humanities in the world today. It is for an opportunity to make an impact in the world.
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Humanities research is groundbreaking, life-changing… and ignored
by Gretchen BuslMonday 19 October 2015 07.00 BST
http://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/2015/oct/19/humanities-research-is-groundbreaking-life-changing-and-ignored?
Humanities scholars are making strides in sectors from sustainability to robotics – why are so few people aware of their work?
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