The brain does not have one creative center. The frontal cortex, hippocampus, basal ganglia, and white matter are all involved in functions that contribute to creative thinking. Despite our best ...
One of the most effective and engaging learning tools I have used in more than 20 years of teaching graduate students is the case study method. This approach often brings about robust discussion, ...
The robot moved its arm, picked up an orange cone, moved around an obstacle and gingerly picked up another cone. The robotics team from Masuk High School constructed and programmed their robot to move ...
As we navigate the complex labyrinth of problem-solving, we often find ourselves stuck in the monochromatic monotony of a single perspective. Edward De Bono, a pioneer in the field of lateral and ...
Rapid prototyping processes, part of design thinking, can lead to an abundance of fresh ideas. In last week’s column, we shared how biopharmaceutical company AbbVie uses design thinking to humanize ...
Some people picture thunderbolts when it comes to creative thinking and problem-solving. Yes, those amazingly creative ideas may arrive as “thunderbolts” that suddenly strike our minds. However, don't ...
Edward Burger has long argued that the path to learning is not necessarily a straight line. As a mathematics professor at Williams College, he encouraged students to learn by failing to achieve a task ...
“In a design paradigm. . .the solution is not locked away somewhere waiting to be discovered but lies in the creative work of the team. The creative process generates ideas and concepts that have not ...
If you have been every stuck in a rut, trying to solve a persistent problem, where every traditional brainstorming session leaves you with the same uninspired ideas. You might be interested in a new ...
New research suggests that the distinctive cognitive traits associated with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, may provide a specific advantage in how people tackle creative challenges ...
Among all the talents, attributes, traits, and habits that make for a high- level team member, the ability to confront and creatively solve problems is right there at the top of the list. There is a ...