Tag: Laird Kramer
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The Academic Minute for 2024.09.02-2024.09.06
The Academic Minute from 9.02 – 9.06 Monday Kenneth G. Furton – Florida International University The Scent You Leave Behind Dr. Kenneth G. Furton is the executive director of the Global Forensic and Justice Center and the chief scientific officer of Florida International University. He is a distinguished university professor in the Department of Chemistry and…
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Laird Kramer, Florida International University – Creating a Calculus Course Where All Students Succeed
On Florida International University Week: Many students can struggle while taking a calculus course. Laird Kramer, founding director of the STEM Transformation Institute professor of physics at Florida International University, attempts to find a way to change things. Laird Kramer’s work focuses on facilitating institutional change in STEM instruction through implementation of, and research on,…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.09.02)
Florida International University Week on The Academic Minute 2024.09.02 Monday Kenneth G. Furton, distinguished university professor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry, explores how to improve forensic science. Tuesday Diana Azzam, assistant professor in the department of environmental health sciences, looks into taking the guesswork out of treatment options for children with…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.11.13-11.17
Academic Minute from 11.13 – 11.17 Monday, November 13th Adam Gaffey – Winona State University Rhetorical Agency I joined the faculty at Winona State University in fall 2016. Professional and educational prospects led me to New York, Texas, and South Dakota, but I’m very glad to once again call Minnesota home. When not teaching classes…
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Laird Kramer, Florida International University – Interactive Learning
Many students do not expect to do well in a physics course. Laird Kramer, professor of physics at Florida International University, determines a new approach to increasing student optimism. Laird Kramer is an Professor of Physics at Florida International University, a minority serving public research institution in Miami, FL. In 1996 he joined the faculty…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.11.13)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.11.13 Monday, November 13th Adam Gaffey of Winona State University explores rhetorical agency in the classroom. Tuesday, November 14th Jennifer Sheridan Moss of Wayne State University discusses why seniors should go back to school. Wednesday, November 15th Jennifer Lieberman of the University of North Florida delves into why STEM and…