Tag: education
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Rachel Robinson, American University – How to Ensure Access to Sexuality Education for Teenagers
On American University Week: How do we ensure students get sexual education? Rachel Robinson, associate professor at the school of international service at American University, explores how two different communities did just that. Dr. Robinson is a sociologist and demographer whose research focuses on global health interventions in sub-Saharan Africa, including family planning, HIV/AIDS, and…
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Chester Brearey, Siena College – Future of Data Science Jobs
On Siena College Week: Not enough graduates have data science and analysis skillsets. Chester Brearey, associate professor of accounting at Siena College, discusses why colleges need to help fill this gap. Chester H. Brearey received his D.M. and M. Acc. from Case Western Reserve University, his B.B.A. in accounting from Cleveland State University and a…
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Lewis Davis, Union College – Gendered Language
Can gendered language make a difference in hiring decisions? Lewis Davis, professor of economics at Union College, delves into this question. Prof. Davis has been a faculty member at Union College since 2006 and teaches courses on political economy, economic growth, and the economics of culture, and the economics of sin. He has over twenty…
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Lisa Wisniewski, Goodwin College – Immigration and Higher Education
Foreign born students have additional challenges at academic institutions. Lisa Wisniewski, assistant professor of sociology at Goodwin College, discusses the Polish immigrant communities in the Northeast. Lisa Wisniewski is an assistant professor of sociology at Goodwin College. She earned her doctorate from the University of Hartford. At Goodwin College she is a Teaching Fellow in…
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Thomas Mennella, Bay Path University – Flipped Learning
There may be a better way to use class time. Thomas Mennella, associate professor of biology at Bay Path University, discusses flipped learning. Tom Mennella has a research background in molecular genetics, specifically focusing on the regulation of transcription in eukaryotic cells. His training began as a graduate student at UAlbany, and then continued with…
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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…