With a rising tuition and a weak job market, many graduates wonder if the degree they just received worth the financial and time investment. There is a good reason for that when they can not find jobs in their field of study. Some attend college knowing exactly what they want to major in. Others range from clueless to slightly interested in a ...

We are all aware of the recent events in the Arab world. Some of us were glued to television stations or internet sites to learn about the latest developments. The peaceful demonstration resulted in the fall of the ruling regime in Egypt and Tunisia. The political protests started and were organized through the use of social media and the ...

M. Jane Hudson, PhD, MT(ASCP)SM, CLS(NCA) is retiring on June 30, 2011 after an incredible career as chairperson, program director and professor at The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS. Dr. Hudson opened her doors and arms for me back in 1993 when I was pursuing my master’s degree. She directed me in the correct path in so ...

Case studies, best practices, lessons learned, written material, guidelines, how-to manuals, technical explanations—those are the types of articles and documents we are looking to publish in print and online. It’s a great time to get published to really polish your résumé or curriculum vitae. Specifically, we are seeking articles on improving ...

Educators always encourage students to talk, to be vocal, and to speak their mind. We like to engage with our students in a lively intellectual discussion about learning and recent events. Students carry on vibrant conversations all day long, but once in the classroom, it becomes a challenge for them to talk or to express their feelings. It is ...

National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is fast approaching. It is an annual event where laboratorians, nationwide, are recognized for their role in the healthcare arena. Medical technology is an unseen profession to many. Historically, medical technologists and laboratory professionals have had limited patient contact and therefore, very ...

While pursuing my Master’s degree at the University of Southern Mississippi, I had an encounter that I never forgotten. I just moved to Hattiesburg, MS and I was not familiar with the campus yet. I just got out of my molecular biology class and I was walking toward the library. In my way, a nicely dressed gentleman stopped me to ask me about my ...

Do bigger numbers in applications to our programs mean better students? Colleges across the country are reporting records applications. Colleges claim that they are getting better and more amazing students every year. The increase is inevitable. College-bound population has grown and application for many colleges and programs is becoming ...

I admit I am, without a doubt, addicted to my iPhone. Full-blown addiction. As in the cannot live without it, frustrated when I don't have 3G service, use it as my watch and alarm, to constantly check Facebook, consider it an extension of who I am as a person type of addiction. (It was a bit therapeutic to write those words). My addiction ...

Negativity is a serious problem in the workplace. It can also be a devastating issue in the classroom. For a few students (and faculty), negativity is a habit and a way of life. These individuals do little but complain, air grievances and predict doom. Negativity can definitely affect the morale of the entire group. Faculty members are ...