2010

Does teaching matter at large research universities? This Crooked Timber piece digs into that question, exploring how universities balance teaching with research and the challenges of assessing teaching effectiveness. via Crooked Timber

Economist Bob Murphy details his experience volunteering for Haitian earthquake relief and the reactions he received from some Haitians. via Econlib

John Cassidy of The New Yorker reports on an article comparing Larry Summers' role in the Obama administration to Henry Kissinger's influence in previous administrations.

Hackaday shared a guide on how to turn a basic optical mouse into a custom trackball with a roll-on deodorant ball and scrap cardboard.

Intriguing punctuation mark ideas are discussed, including chess notations and symbols for levels of understanding. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Mario Rizzo criticizes a New York Times article on Cass Sunstein and provides links to scholarly work that offers a critical examination of Sunstein's "libertarian paternalism." via ThinkMarkets.