Professor Brendan Cantwell became the Dr. Mildred B. Erickson Distinguished Chair in Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education in summer 2024. The endowed position — named after the mother of the late Dean Emeritus Bruce Erickson — enhances and supports the research of College of Education scholars. Cantwell is the seventh to hold the role, which… Read More »
Michigan State University doctoral candidate Yétúndé Alábedé conducted a five-week research trip in Nigeria where she explored the language practices of migrant communities in summer 2024. Each year, the Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) Fellowship supports graduate students’ academic research in Africa and fosters collaboration between African institutions and MSU. Alábedé, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate… Read More »
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 »
Professor Gail Richmond and scholars from the Michigan State University College of Education developed an innovative approach to urban elementary science education by integrating outdoor learning into the curriculum. “The idea is to bring educators together and help them think about how they might leverage the outdoor spaces around their buildings and neighborhoods to help… Read More »
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 »
A recent study conducted by several Department of Kinesiology Spartans shows significant geographic variations in concussion diagnoses in United States emergency departments, with the highest rates in the South and lower rates in the Midwest and Northeast. The research, published by the Journal of Safety Research, analyzed a public database of emergency department visits from… Read More »
Dan Gould, a Michigan State University professor emeritus and a globally recognized scholar, has received the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) Distinguished Scholar Award. Each year, the award recognizes senior scholars who have made outstanding, long-term contributions to NASPSPA’s research areas and have demonstrated a record of high-quality… Read More »
Tracey Covassin, a professor in the Michigan State University Department of Kinesiology, was inducted to the Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society (MATS) Hall of Fame. The prestigious award recognizes athletic trainers who have made significant contributions to the field through research, practice and service in Michigan. “I’m very grateful that people have recognized the work I have done… Read More »
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 »
University Distinguished Professor Patricia Edwards is a recipient of the International Literacy Association (ILA) William S. Gray Citation of Merit. Since 1957, the prestigious award has annually recognized an ILA member who has made outstanding contributions to various aspects of literacy development, including research, theory, practice and policy. According to the ILA, it is the… Read More »
