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Berkeley Math Prof: Calculus Students Lag Behind, Forcing Fractions Lessons
education8 days ago

Berkeley Math Prof: Calculus Students Lag Behind, Forcing Fractions Lessons

UC Berkeley math professor Zvezdelina Stankova says the shift to test-blind admissions and pandemic-era policies left many calculus students underprepared, with diagnostic data showing readiness dropping from about 71% ready pre-2020 to 44% in 2021–23 and more than a third with severe math deficits; she claims instructors must teach fractions and basic algebra in place of calculus, noting some students are five to eight years behind. Berkeley has not reinstated SAT/ACT admissions requirements and won’t change its policy until fall 2028, unlike peers that have reinstated testing.

via New York Post|
#admissions#calculus#education
Pelosi Launches Berkeley Democracy Institute to Train Future Leaders
politics1 month ago

Pelosi Launches Berkeley Democracy Institute to Train Future Leaders

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is launching the Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy at UC Berkeley, opening January 2027. The nonpartisan institute will fund faculty research, offer leadership courses (including Pelosi co-leading a Congress course with UC Berkeley professor Eric Schickler), host a visiting fellows program, support student summer experiences, and organize an annual nonpartisan forum for global thought leaders; it is funded by over $32 million in philanthropic commitments and aims to raise $50 million to sustain Berkeley programs and establish a second center for the House of Representatives.

via HuffPost|
#democracy-institute#education#nancy-pelosi
Berkeley, Pelosi Launch Institute Aiming to Fortify American Democracy
campus1 month ago

Berkeley, Pelosi Launch Institute Aiming to Fortify American Democracy

UC Berkeley and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are launching the Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy in January 2027 as a nonpartisan hub for research, teaching and civic engagement to tackle polarization, AI’s role in governance, and other democracy challenges, with Pelosi co-teaching a Congress course and the institute housing centers and fellowships supported by more than $35 million toward a $50 million endowment.

via University of California, Berkeley|
#ai-democracy#campus#civic-engagement
politics1 month ago

Pelosi launches Berkeley democracy institute to strengthen U.S. governance

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is launching the Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy at UC Berkeley, set to open in January 2027 after her retirement. The nonpartisan institute will fund undergraduate courses, host an annual forum, and run a visiting fellows program to study and strengthen democratic governance, protect civil rights, and diversify political leadership, with Pelosi co-teaching a course and more than $32 million in fundraising pledges.

via Politico|
#civil-rights#democracy#education
AI Finds Hidden ECG Clue That Could Signal Sudden Cardiac Death Early
health1 month ago

AI Finds Hidden ECG Clue That Could Signal Sudden Cardiac Death Early

UC Berkeley researchers trained an AI on more than 440,000 ECGs and validated it with data from Sweden, the U.S. and Taiwan, uncovering a previously hidden ECG pattern linked to sudden cardiac death even when standard screenings look normal. The AI identified a high‑risk group with about 7% annual SCD risk versus 4.6% in the conventional reduced ejection fraction group, and many cases would have been missed by LVEF alone. If further testing confirms effectiveness across more populations, the approach could guide closer monitoring and influence defibrillator decisions, though it isn’t ready for patient use and raises privacy/data governance questions.

via Fox News|
#ai#ecg#health
Calif. 5.6 Quake Likely Unrelated to Global Seismic Spikes, Experts Say
science1 month ago

Calif. 5.6 Quake Likely Unrelated to Global Seismic Spikes, Experts Say

A 5.6 magnitude quake near Willits in Mendocino County rattled Northern California, with damage but no injuries, as several strong earthquakes occurred worldwide on the same day. Seismologists say there’s no evidence of a connection and that the timing is coincidental; inspectors are assessing damaged buildings, and officials stress the importance of ongoing earthquake preparedness in California.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#coincidence#earthquakes#mendocino-county
IGN Publishes Generations in Play: How Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z Consume Games
gaming3 months ago

IGN Publishes Generations in Play: How Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z Consume Games

IGN Entertainment released the Generations in Play report, created with Kantar and UC Berkeley, analyzing how Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z consume entertainment and video games. Key findings show Gen X relies on Google search and favors single‑player games, Millennials lean on YouTube and are more likely to buy full‑price games, and Gen Z uses social media with a strong inclination toward multiplayer, while all three groups show distinct patterns for completing games and using guides; 71% no longer buy physical music and 62% no longer buy full‑price games, with Gen X lagging on full‑price purchases (20%) compared with Millennials (38%) and Gen Z (42%). The report will inform IGN’s Imagine AI targeting tool and represents the external publication of internal analytics.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#gaming#gen-z#generations-in-play
Man found dead near Sproul Hall on UC Berkeley campus; no affiliation or foul play suspected
local4 months ago

Man found dead near Sproul Hall on UC Berkeley campus; no affiliation or foul play suspected

A deceased man was found in the bushes near Sproul Hall on the UC Berkeley campus. Authorities say he likely was not affiliated with the university, and there are no obvious signs of foul play. The Alameda County coroner's office will determine the cause of death, and the man's name has not been released. Campus counseling resources were offered to students.

via The Berkeley Scanner|
#campus-safety#coroner#local