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New book explores use of AI on STEM education

November 14, 2024
New book explores use of AI on STEM education

Artificial intelligence (AI) is ushering in a transformative era for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, with its potential described as groundbreaking in a new book co-edited by University Distinguished Professor Joseph Krajcik and his colleague, Professor Xiaoming Zhai from the University of Georgia. Published in October 2024 by Oxford University Press, “Uses of… Read More »

MSU, USC partner on nearly $4.7m NSF grant for AI-powered teacher development

October 2, 2024
MSU, USC partner on nearly $4.7m NSF grant for AI-powered teacher development

A nearly $4.7 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant shared between Michigan State University and University of Southern California (USC) will leverage artificial intelligence to create a professional development program for elementary math teachers. The five-year, four-phase project launching in October 2024, will be led by Principal Investigator Yasemin Copur-Gencturk (USC Rossier School of Education),… Read More »

New book co-edited by Krajcik advances science education learning

August 22, 2024
New book co-edited by Krajcik advances science education learning

A new book co-edited by University Distinguished Professor Joseph Krajcik presents cutting-edge advancements in science education through a collection of research from scholars worldwide. Published in July 2024 by Routledge, “Handbook of Research on Science Learning Progressions” is the culmination of nearly 25 years of global research into learning progressions and developmental approaches in science… Read More »

Spartans receive top honors from the National Academy of Education and Spencer Research Foundation

July 16, 2024
Spartans receive top honors from the National Academy of Education and Spencer Research Foundation

In June 2024, the National Academy of Education and Spencer Research Foundation recognized two alums and one doctoral student from Michigan State University College of Education for their innovative education research to “address critical issues in the history, theory, or practice of formal or informal education, at the national and international levels.” Caroline Bartlett Caroline… Read More »

Orr awarded prestigious fellowship from NSF

July 1, 2024
Orr awarded prestigious fellowship from NSF

Sheila Orr, a three-time Spartan and recent graduate of the Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education (CITE) Ph.D. program, is a recipient of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Individual STEM Education Postdoctoral Fellowship. The $330,021 grant will fund Orr’s research exploring how mentor teachers and the families of PK-12 students can support future secondary mathematics teachers… Read More »

Cooper elected to the National Academy of Education

May 2, 2024
Cooper elected to the National Academy of Education

Michigan State University Lappan-Phillips Endowed Professor Melanie Cooper has been elected to the National Academy of Education (NAEd). The prestigious honor recognizes top scholars who have improved the effectiveness of education policies and practices. Only 14 scholars nationwide were given the distinction in 2024. “This is a huge honor for me – I was just… Read More »

Schwarz receives NARST Fellows Award

April 11, 2024
Schwarz receives NARST Fellows Award

Christina Schwarz, a professor in Michigan State University’s Department of Teacher Education, is the recipient of the 2024 National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Fellows Award. The prestigious award recognizes accomplished scholars in the science education community whose scholarship, service and leadership activities contribute to and advance the field. Along with four other… Read More »

Alum earns national award for advancing equity in STEM education

March 14, 2024
Alum earns national award for advancing equity in STEM education

Angela Calabrese Barton, a distinguished scholar and alum of the college’s Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education (CITE) Ph.D. program, is a recipient of the 2024 NARST Distinguished Contributions to Science Education through Research Award. The prestigious award recognizes an individual who, through research over an extended period, has made outstanding and continuing contributions, provided notable… Read More »

Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia named AERA Fellow

February 15, 2024
Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia named AERA Fellow

Michigan State University Professor Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia, a leading scholar on student motivation in the college’s Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education (CEPSE), has been named an American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellow. Each year, individuals are acknowledged for their outstanding scientific or scholarly endeavors in educational research, or for their contributions to the… Read More »

Connie Sung named Fellow of the American Psychological Association  

October 30, 2023
Connie Sung named Fellow of the American Psychological Association  

Michigan State University Professor Connie Sung was named a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. The designation recognizes Sung for her contributions to the field of psychology. She is one of five scholars to be named a Fellow of APA’s Division 22: Rehabilitation Psychology in 2023.  She is one of two current MSU College of… Read More »