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Accessible design improves classrooms and curriculums
A Panopto recording device inside Withers Hall on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, photo taken by Alex Manuel. NC State has an obligation to provide...
Jordan Birkner
Oct 73 min read


Focus on our home teams, not the House settlement
Photo by Alex Manuel In June 2025, the “ House settlement ” went into effect, allowing universities to compensate student athletes...
Jordan Birkner
Aug 274 min read


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 243 min read


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 183 min read


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


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


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


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


Extremophiles: Understanding creatures that live in impossible places
Robert Kelly discusses misconceptions about the microorganisms that live in extreme environments.
Jordan Birkner
Oct 30, 20242 min read


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 18, 20243 min read


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


DUELING COLUMN: Hozier deserves a class more than Taylor Swift
Correspondent Grace Turschak argues against Jordan Birkner that Hozier deserves a class at NC State more than Taylor Swift.
Grace Turschak
Sep 2, 20243 min read


DUELING COLUMN: Taylor Swift has made her place in history (class)
Correspondent Jordan Birkner argues against Grace Turschak that there is no artist more deserving of a class than Taylor Swift, even Hozier.
Jordan Birkner
Sep 2, 20243 min read


Abstract, Assessing the Impact of a Critical Thinking Course: Instrument Development
Review abstract for research presented at the 25th annual MARCUS conference.
Jordan Birkner
Oct 25, 20231 min read


Abstract, Assessing Effectiveness of the DSM-5 in Informing Biological Mechanisms
Review Jordan's visual presentation of her research observing the assessments and knowledge involved with psychological diagnostics.
Jordan Birkner
Sep 25, 20232 min read


NC State provides financial support and resources — if only we knew about them
Correspondent Jordan Birkner showcases useful resources NC State students can use to reduce costs to offset the weight of student loan debt.
Jordan Birkner
Sep 5, 20233 min read


DUELING COLUMN: Professors, keep your biases out of the classroom
Correspondent Jordan Birkner argues against professors making their biases known to students.
Jordan Birkner
Sep 4, 20233 min read


Stop trying to align yourself with like-minded people
Correspondent Jordan Birkner unpacks the importance and value of sharing spaces with people who think differently than you.
Jordan Birkner
Aug 20, 20233 min read


Abstract, How We Evaluate Pilot Study
Author(s): Jordan Birkner Mentor(s): Gary Comstock Poster: 22 How We Evaluate (HWE) is a critical thinking course by Dr. Gary Comstock...
Jordan Birkner
Jul 27, 20231 min read


Supreme Court Perspectives: Overturning affirmative action discounts impact of racial disparities
Explore the flaws with the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to do away with affirmative action in higher education.
Jordan Birkner
Jul 8, 20233 min read
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