SMLR Experts In the News

Big Think reports on a study co-authored by Xiangmin (Helen) Liu, which finds that investing in a college education yields a yearly return of nearly 10% for graduates.

The Conversation publishes an article by Daniel Douglas of the Education and Employment Research Center about the rise of microcredentials and digital badges.

Rutgers Today summarizes research led by Lawrence Houston III. He says the study “might help to explain how women’s careers get held back right from the beginning.”

The Fuller Project interviews Yana Rodgers of the Center for Women and Work about her research on the “global gag rule.” The New Republic also publishes the story.

CT Mirror runs an op-ed by Daniel Douglas of the Education and Employment Research Center, urging Connecticut policymakers to be cautious about de-emphasizing college.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education quotes Christopher Hayes, who expresses skepticism that large companies will invest in sparsely populated areas.

Next Shark writes about a study co-authored by Xiangmin (Helen) Liu. The research finds that college is still a better investment than the stock market.

WCNC reports on research that finds engineering and computer science majors see the biggest return on their investment. Xiangmin (Helen) Liu co-authored the study.

CNBC reports on a study co-authored by Xiangmin (Helen) Liu. The research finds that a college degree is still a sound investment, though some majors pay more than others.

The Daily Mail covers a study co-authored by Xiangmin (Helen) Liu, which finds that engineering and computer science majors see the biggest return on their investment.