Are Research Universities Necessary for STEM Careers? | Office Hours with Jeremy Tate

05/14/24 • 20 min

On Office Hours with Jeremy Tate, Jeremy and Soren dive into the most recent, need-to-know news surrounding the education renewal movement. Tune in to hear about the correlation between classical higher education institutions and their comparative lack of riots. Soren and Jeremy also discuss the richness and success of classical school STEM programs and why liberal arts students do not need to fear the future of AI.

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Transcript

Soren Schwab (CLT) (00:02.457)
There's an increased number of riots on college campuses these days. Why is there such a stark difference between the UCLAs and the TACs? Students don't have to attend big research universities to pursue a STEM degree, and CLT has some data to back it up. And is AI coming for your job? Well, not if you have a liberal arts degree. I am Sorin Schwab, and this is Office Hours with Jeremy Tate.
Soren Schwab (CLT) (00:30.969)
Welcome back to the Anchored Podc