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NYU's Firing of Dr. Maitland Jones (pt. 1)
NYU's Firing of Dr. Maitland Jones (pt. 1)
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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Oct 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Steve takes an in-depth look at NYU's expedited decision to fire distinguished Organic Chemistry professor, Dr. Maitland Jones, after receiving a petition from students complaining about his course. What's really at the heart of NYU's actions? What role did the petition play? What role should rigor play in education? And what in the world does the movie, Demolition Man, have to do with any of this?
Released:
Oct 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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