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Abstract, Valorizing Autism
Review abstract for presentation as featured speaker at the conference, "Dimensions of Difference."
Jordan Birkner
Apr 52 min read
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Fake news is good for you
The rise of social media accompanies genuine political misinformation, but it’s important to know what news, real or fake, is distributed.
Jordan Birkner
Apr 23 min read
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I might be ‘just a girl’ but not in the workspace
Societal perceptions and internalized misogyny cause challenges for women in traditionally masculine areas.
Jordan Birkner
Mar 253 min read
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NCSU students have different notion of Spring Break
A group of NC State students choose to volunteer their spring break by rebuilding a roof in Rutherfordton, NC.
Jean Gordon
Mar 193 min read
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Representation is needed before genetic testing is useful
Genetics are the future of early disease detection, but diverse populations need to be included for the science to be accurate.
Jordan Birkner
Mar 183 min read
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Seriously, we need to talk about mental illness
NC State University doesn’t currently research or discuss serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia, but the topic is extremely relevant.
Jordan Birkner
Mar 34 min read
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More than Mutants: The X-Men's tie to civil rights
Marvel’s X-Men have been popular for decades, but the comic book characters are deeply interwoven with the history of racial discrimination.
Jordan Birkner
Feb 254 min read
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Women aren't crazy for wanting to be left alone
Women who choose to be alone are given a narrative of being “weird” or “crazy.” Grace and Jordan argue isolation isn’t a sign of insanity.
Jordan Birkner and Grace Turschak
Feb 143 min read
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Christianity is not a monolith
Approaching Christianity as a single entity ignores the important diversity and divisions within the faith.
Jordan Birkner
Jan 203 min read
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Understanding Masking: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Perspective
Many autistic people and people with other neurodivergences (eg, ADHD, Tourette's) experience pressure to alter their natural ways of...
Lea Crusen
Nov 20, 20247 min read
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'A Modest Proposal' on abortion
Our society has an obligation to prevent any circumstances leading to abortion. This satire offers a solution to our sociopolitical dilemma.
Jordan Birkner
Nov 19, 20244 min read
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Lights! Camera! Analysis!
Comstock and Birkner discussed the thinkARGUMENTS online course and their research on its effectiveness as a tool for critical thinking.
Stephen Puryear
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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Targeting young voters came too little, too late for NC
Review of campaign strategies used by bipartisan candidates in the 2024 presidential election and their ultimate impact on N. Carolinians
Jordan Birkner
Nov 6, 20243 min read
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Deeming votes “spoilers” assumes they’d go to partisan candidates
While no third-party president is taking office soon, votes cast for are not wasted, nor are they likely to change election outcomes
Jordan Birkner
Nov 6, 20243 min read
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Extremophiles: Understanding creatures that live in impossible places
Robert Kelly discusses misconceptions about the microorganisms that live in extreme environments.
Jordan Birkner
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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NC State students craft creative costumes at Spooky Stitches
At NC State's event, students created innovative costumes. The event encouraged mending and upcycling to reduce textile waste.
Jordan Birkner
Oct 29, 20243 min read
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We need to act before tragedy occurs
Correspondent Jordan Birkner warns of consequences in dismissing or ignoring threats against safety.
Jordan Birkner
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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Queer people are tired of being villains
Correspondent Jordan Birkner argues that the LGBTQ+ celebrities have to hold themselves accountable to avoid fitting stereotypes.
Jordan Birkner
Oct 2, 20244 min read
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NC State needs to offer mental health resources to alumni
I always intended to continue my studies toward graduate school, but as I graduated last December, I knew I’d be taking at least 8 months...
Jordan Birkner
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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Reflection on First Venture as a Small Business
Jordan reflects on result of first independent venture as a business entity after setting up her LLC in consulting.
Jordan Birkner
Sep 12, 20243 min read
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