Category: Education
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Caroline Brackette, Mercer University – Mental Health and College Satisfaction
Mental health disabilities can be hidden, but still have a large effect on college students’ satisfaction on campuses. Caroline Brackette, associate professor in the college of health professions at Mercer University, explains. Dr. Caroline Brackette is a licensed professional counselor and has clinical experience working with a diverse population of clients across the mental health…
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Aixa Marchand, Rhodes College – Parents and Virtual Learning During COVID-19
On Rhodes College Week: Parents have been substituting as teachers during the pandemic. Aixa Marchand, assistant professor of psychology and educational studies, documents the challenges of this for essential workers and others. Aixa Marchand is an assistant professor of psychology and educational studies at Rhodes College. Dr. Marchand graduated with a Ph.D. in education and…
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Alicia Nordstrom, Misericordia University – Reducing Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Stigma through Real-Life Stories
On Misericordia University Week: Interactions with those we dislike or ignore, could have important ramifications for the future. Alicia Nordstrom, professor of psychology, details how one project is doing just that. Dr. Alicia Nordstrom is a professor of Psychology at Misericordia University in Pennsylvania, USA. Her research interests include interventions to reduce stigma and stereotypes…
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Dena Kniess, University of West Georgia –Second-Year Experiences for Underrepresented Students on Campus
On University of West Georgia Week: Freshman year can be tough for students, but what about the second year? Dena Kniess, assistant professor in the department of communication sciences, explores this question through underrepresented populations on campus. Dr. Dena Kniess is an associate professor of higher education administration and college student affairs in the College…
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Christopher Jett, University of West Georgia – Black Men and STEM Careers
On University of West Georgia Week: Race-related stereotypes can push Black men away from STEM careers. Christopher Jett, associate professor of mathematics, explores how the persistence of Black men in STEM can help them thrive in the future. Dr. Christopher Jett is an associate professor of mathematics in the College of Arts, Culture, and Scientific…
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Catherine Bagwell, Emory University – Remote Learning and School Friendships
On Oxford College of Emory University Week: Students will be missing their friends this year. Catherine Bagwell, professor of psychology, explores why friends are important for young learners. Dr. Bagwell’s interest in psychology was sparked in her first-year introductory psychology course at the University of Richmond, and her first taste of research came soon after…
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Andrew Kahn, SUNY Buffalo State – Story Based Learning: Re-engaging a Disconnected Generation
On SUNY Distinguished Academy Week: Are future teachers being trained for the students of today? Andrew Kahn, distinguished service professor at SUNY Buffalo State College, delves into this question. Drew Kahn is a Distinguished Service Professor at SUNY Buffalo State where he has taught acting, devised theater (President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching/SUNY) and directed…
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Kelsey Gray, Emory University – Monastic Teaching and Metacognition
Each new student is thrust into the unknown of a different situation. Kelsey Gray, a post-doctoral fellow in the Emory-Tibet Science Initiative at Emory University, explores the best way to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Kelsey Gray recently completed a Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship at Drepung Loseling Meditation and Science Center in…
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Jodie N. Mader, Thomas More University – The COVID-19 Pause
Many plans have gone out the window during the COVID-19 pause. Jodie N. Mader, associate professor of history at Thomas More University, looks into one such area in academic institutions. Dr. Mader is a native of Fort Thomas, Kentucky. She received a B.A. in History in 1998 from Thomas More College, earned her MA in…
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Jeanne Carey Ingle, Bridgewater State University – “I Was Never Prepared for This”: Teaching in the Time of COVID-19
Teachers face an uncertain future in the face of COVID-19. Jeanne Carey Ingle, associate professor in the department of elementary and early childhood education at Bridgewater State University, details some challenges and strategies educators have used to keep everyone’s heads above water. Jeanne Carey Ingle, Ph.D., is an associate professor of Elementary and Early Childhood…