Category Archives: Education

The United States Women’s Inclusion, Justice, and Security Index of 2020

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

We summarize the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security (GWIPS) 2020 indexing of the status of women by state, in the areas of Inclusion, Justice, and Security.  We then compare this to the new imposition of laws limiting abortion … Continue reading →

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My Opinions on Inflation, Political Policies, and Abortion Economics

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

My Political Opinions on Economics and the Midterm Elections In contrast to my data articles, which I separate, I’m just going to pack my economic political opinions into this one. Although I read, follow, and attend webinars on economics, I … Continue reading →

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UC Irvine STEM Rankings and Scores in The Times World University 2023 & 2022

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

We show the evaluation scores for UC Irvine overall in The Times World University rankings for 2023, and rankings and scores for four of the STEM categories of 2022.  The four categories which we choose are Physical Sciences, Engineering and … Continue reading →

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California Universities in The Times Engineering Rankings for World Universities for 2022

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

We first give the top ten internationally, and then the rankings in the top 100 of California research universities in Engineering. 1.  Harvard U. 2.   Stanford U. 3.  UC Berkeley 4.   Massachusetts Institute of Technology 5.   U. … Continue reading →

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California Universities in the Physical Sciences Rankings of The Times University Rankings for 2022

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

We present the World University rankings in the Physical Sciences top ten, and then the rankings of the main California research universities.  Equal signs designate ties.  UC Berkeley =2.  California Institute of Technology =2.  Princeton U. =4.  Massachusetts Institute of … Continue reading →

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California Universities in The Times Higher Education World University Rankings of 2023

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

We show the top ten World Universities, which include three California ones, and then the rankings of the other main research universities in California.  Where universities are tied, we use an equal sign.  The ranking is among 1,799 world universities … Continue reading →

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Manchin Passes. Now, 50 Republican Senators Bear the Pressure of Denying Their States Much Needed Help

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Dennis SILVERMAN

Manchin Passes, Now 50 Republican Senators Bear the Pressure of Denying Their States Much Needed Help There are six states with one Republican and one Democratic Senators. I am including the independents and how they vote. Then, there are 24 … Continue reading →

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Virginia Governor Youngkin Forgot to Listen to Teachers, Parents, and School Districts

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Dennis SILVERMAN

Virginia Governor Youngkin Forgot to Listen to Teachers, Parents, and School Districts Virginia’s new Governor, Republican Glenn Youngkin, promised to listen to parents, presumably at school districts.  But in his acceptance speech with his promise of “transformation” on the first … Continue reading →

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Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia is a Model Republican

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Dennis SILVERMAN

Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia is a Model Republican In his short news conference, he retreated behind vague financial catch concepts to justify his opposition to many highly desired progressive issues including public health and climate action.  He also … Continue reading →

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Vaccine Doubters: Welcome to the 21st Century

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Dennis SILVERMAN

Vaccine Doubters:  Welcome to the 21st Century It turns out that healthcare workers, airline workers, and teachers comply at 99% to vaccine mandates, despite some 20% of them initially claiming that they would never get the 95% plus Covid protecting … Continue reading →

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