Category: Education
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Tanya Grosz, University of Northwestern St. Paul – Open Textbooks
On Part 1 of our Series on the Cost of Textbooks: Should textbooks go digital? Tanya Grosz, assistant professor of English at the University of Northwestern St. Paul, explores how open textbooks can help students make their dollar go farther. Tanya Grosz earned her Ph.D. from Northcentral University in Education with an emphasis in E-Learning…
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Jerusha Conner, Villanova University – Are Mass Shootings This Generation’s Vietnam War?
On Part 1 of our Student Protest Series: There’s been an increase in student activism after recent mass shootings. Jerusha Conner, Associate Professor of Education at Villanova University, compares this movement with another politically charged time in our history. A strong ally to public school students and teachers, Dr. Jerusha Conner researches student activism. Her…
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Edward Cohen, San Jose State University – Teaching Students about Mental Illness in Vietnam
Mental health is a big news topic in the U.S., but not in every country. Edward Cohen, professor at the school of social work at San Jose State University, explores mental health education in a foreign land. Edward Cohen, Ph.D., is Professor at the School of Social Work at San Jose State University, California, and…
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Mary Pilotte, Purdue University – Engineering Education
On Purdue University Week: Studying abroad can help broaden a student’s mind. Mary Pilotte, associate professor of engineering practice at Purdue University, explores how problem-solving in a different culture can help students apply what they’ve learned to their studies. Mary Pilotte received her B.S. in organizational leadership and supervision at Purdue in 1986, an MBA…
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Shannon Pruden, Florida International University – Gender Gap in STEM
Watch what you say to your little ones. Shannon Pruden, professor of psychology at Florida International University, explains why the type of language heard in childhood could have a profound effect. Dr. Pruden’s primary research interests lie at the intersection between developmental psychology, cognitive science, linguistics, and education. Employing a variety of methodologies (e.g., eye-tracking…
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Rebekah Piper, Texas A&M University San Antonio – Multicultural Education and Literacy
Classic stories aren’t always in the interest of all students. Rebekah Piper, assistant professor of literacy at Texas A&M University – San Antonio, looks into diversifying the curriculum to fit a diverse student body. Rebekah E. Piper earned her Ph.D from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in…
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Derek Black, South Carolina University – Federal Education Right
Why isn’t education a federal right? Derek Black, professor of law at the University of South Carolina, looks into this question. Derek Black is a Professor of Law at the University of South Carolina School of Law. His areas of expertise include education law and policy, constitutional law, civil rights, evidence, and torts. The focus…
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Neha Vora, Lafayette College – Liberal Education and Nationalism
Can liberal education from U.S. universities thrive under restrictive regimes? Neha Vora, associate professor of anthropology at Lafayette College, explores whether Education City in Qatar can have a real effect on its students. Neha Vora is an associate professor of anthropology at Lafayette College and author of the book “Teach for Arabia: American Universities, Liberalism,…
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Stacey Havlik, Villanova University – Homeless Students
Homeless students may be hiding in plain sight. Stacey Havlik, assistant professor in the department of education and counseling at Villanova University, explores how schools can support such students in their time of need. Stacey A. Havlik, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in Villanova University’s Department of Education and Counseling. Her primary areas of expertise…
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Naja Ferjan Ramirez, University of Washington – Building Bilingual Brains
Learning a second language can be important for the future. Naja Ferjan Ramirez, research scientist at the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences at the University of Washington, examines how learning from a very young age can have many advantages. Naja Ferjan Ramirez, Ph. D., is a Research Scientist at the Institute for Learning &…