This Praxis Lab explored the evolving landscape of death and dying in the modern world, examining the shift from infectious disease mortality to prolonged battles with degenerative illnesses like cancer, heart failure, and dementia.
Read MoreThis Praxis Lab examined the deep connections between education, incarceration, and justice in the United States, a country with the highest incarceration rate in the world. Students explored the historical and systemic forces that have expanded the carceral state, disproportionately affecting low-income communities and communities of color.
Read MoreIn an era of information abundance, this Praxis Lab examined the profound ways in which data collection, machine learning, and automated decision-making shape modern society.
Read MoreThis Praxis Lab explored the complex and evolving relationships between gender, health, and human rights. Students examined critical questions about how health is defined, how human rights influence well-being, and how gender and heterosexism shape our understanding of these issues.
Read MoreThis Praxis Lab explored the transformative potential of contemplative practices—such as meditation and traditional yoga—in university education and beyond. Students engaged with a diverse range of contemplative traditions, both secular and spiritual, while examining the latest neuroscientific research on their effects on memory, attention, and empathy.
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