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Abstract, Valorizing Autism
Review abstract for presentation as featured speaker at the conference, "Dimensions of Difference."
Jordan Birkner
Apr 52 min read
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Fake news is good for you
The rise of social media accompanies genuine political misinformation, but it’s important to know what news, real or fake, is distributed.
Jordan Birkner
Apr 23 min read
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Representation is needed before genetic testing is useful
Genetics are the future of early disease detection, but diverse populations need to be included for the science to be accurate.
Jordan Birkner
Mar 183 min read
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More than Mutants: The X-Men's tie to civil rights
Marvel’s X-Men have been popular for decades, but the comic book characters are deeply interwoven with the history of racial discrimination.
Jordan Birkner
Feb 254 min read
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Christianity is not a monolith
Approaching Christianity as a single entity ignores the important diversity and divisions within the faith.
Jordan Birkner
Jan 203 min read
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'A Modest Proposal' on abortion
Our society has an obligation to prevent any circumstances leading to abortion. This satire offers a solution to our sociopolitical dilemma.
Jordan Birkner
Nov 19, 20244 min read
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Lights! Camera! Analysis!
Comstock and Birkner discussed the thinkARGUMENTS online course and their research on its effectiveness as a tool for critical thinking.
Stephen Puryear
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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NC State students craft creative costumes at Spooky Stitches
At NC State's event, students created innovative costumes. The event encouraged mending and upcycling to reduce textile waste.
Jordan Birkner
Oct 29, 20243 min read
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We need to act before tragedy occurs
Correspondent Jordan Birkner warns of consequences in dismissing or ignoring threats against safety.
Jordan Birkner
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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Reflection on First Venture as a Small Business
Jordan reflects on result of first independent venture as a business entity after setting up her LLC in consulting.
Jordan Birkner
Sep 12, 20243 min read
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Letter from a girlie who had a lot of opinions
Jordan writes her farewell to Technician as an opinion writer.
Jordan Birkner
Dec 3, 20233 min read
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Abstract, Assessing the Impact of a Critical Thinking Course: Instrument Development
Review abstract for research presented at the 25th annual MARCUS conference.
Jordan Birkner
Oct 25, 20231 min read
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Allyship is performative, solidarity and involvement can drive real change
Correspondent Jordan Birkner argues that people need to be more involved to truly help historically marginalized communities.
Jordan Birkner
Oct 3, 20234 min read
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Abstract, Assessing Effectiveness of the DSM-5 in Informing Biological Mechanisms
Review Jordan's visual presentation of her research observing the assessments and knowledge involved with psychological diagnostics.
Jordan Birkner
Sep 26, 20232 min read
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The Importance of the Autism Society of NC's Logo Change
Jordan reflects on the importance of ASNC's logo change to people with autism.
Jordan Birkner
Sep 1, 20232 min read
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Stop trying to align yourself with like-minded people
Correspondent Jordan Birkner unpacks the importance and value of sharing spaces with people who think differently than you.
Jordan Birkner
Aug 21, 20233 min read
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Abstract, How We Evaluate Pilot Study
Author(s): Jordan Birkner Mentor(s): Gary Comstock Poster: 22 How We Evaluate (HWE) is a critical thinking course by Dr. Gary Comstock...
Jordan Birkner
Jul 27, 20231 min read
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Supreme Court Perspectives: Overturning affirmative action discounts impact of racial disparities
Explore the flaws with the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to do away with affirmative action in higher education.
Jordan Birkner
Jul 9, 20233 min read
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Bisexuals are neither confused nor unfulfilled
Correspondent Jordan Birkner details why misconceptions about bisexual identity are harmful and create hostile social environments.
Jordan Birkner
Jun 18, 20233 min read
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Poster, Revisions to Relias RBT Training
Review the presentation of Jordan's capstone research in "Biological Impacts on Neuropsychology".
Jordan Birkner
Apr 27, 20231 min read
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