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A periodic compilation of references to Ithaca College in the nation’s media.

The Futures Channel, a digital resource for math and science educators, represents the collaborative efforts of a seasoned group of technology specialists, curriculum experts, classroom teachers, and a multi-award-winning production team. "We do know exciting ways to improve math and science education," said Eric Robinson, director of COMPASS, a national program working to implement standards-based mathematics curricula, and a mathematics professor at Ithaca College. "What we need are better and faster ways to get this knowledge into the classroom. The Futures Channel is a very good example of what needs to be done."

— NorthernLight.com, Oct. 6, 2000

Asma Barlas, associate professor and chair of the department of politics at Ithaca College…says there has been a move away from science by both men and women in Muslim countries such as her home, Pakistan, because of a tendency toward conservatism made worse by many years of colonial rule. That has helped fuel the brain drain of scientists, especially in academia, to study and remain in foreign countries.

— UPI, Oct. 6, 2000