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 »
Preschool suspension rates are shocking across the nation. Across the U.S., about 250 preschoolers are suspended or expelled daily, according to findings from the Center for American Progress (2017) and the National Survey of Children’s Health (2016). But how do caregivers experience the tragic phenomenon? Research led by Michigan State University Assistant Professor Charis Lauren… Read More »
Professor and internationally recognized scholar Kristen Renn is a recipient of MSU’s William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award. Each year, the award recognizes up to 10 faculty for their consistent record of outstanding scholarship in research or creative activities, teaching and community engagement. Renn was nominated by Department of Educational Administration Chairperson Sheneka Williams. “Dr.… Read More »
The first-ever College of Education Awards were given in May 2024 to faculty and staff who have made extraordinary contributions to the college community. The awards recognize individuals for their research, teaching and leadership. They were developed and disseminated by Associate Deans Emily Bouck and Matthew Koehler, and supported by Dean Jerlando F. L. Jackson.… Read More »
Noreen Naseem Rodríguez received the Early Career Award from the Association for Asian American Studies in April 2024. The annual award recognizes those who have made valuable contributions to the Asian American studies field. For Naseem Rodríguez, this honor indicates that the nation is starting to see the benefit and importance of teaching Asian American… Read More »
Olamide Ogungbemi was leading equity efforts in education long before she enrolled in the Michigan State University Educational Psychology and Educational Technology Ph.D program two years ago. Born and raised in Nigeria, she held a series of leadership and instructional positions at non-profits centered on teaching young women and seasoned professionals how to use technology… Read More »
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 »
Elizabeth Hicks, a Ph.D. student in Michigan State University’s Special Education program, is a recipient of the Badar-Kauffman Early Career Scholar Award for her research exploring reading intervention in adult correctional facilities – or the lack thereof. Each year, the award recognizes outstanding research contributions of doctoral students at the Badar-Kauffman Conference. The National Adult… Read More »
Update 6/6/2024: In addition to the National Doctoral Scholar Award honorable mention, Genoese received the 2024 Graduate School Outstanding Doctoral Student Mentor Award from Michigan State University. The award recognizes sustained mentoring activities at MSU that have helped other students succeed in their own research and programs. Genoese has mentored 11 masters students, one medical… Read More »
Kirby R. Gibson, a third-year doctoral student in the Higher, Adult, Learning and Lifelong Education (HALE) program at Michigan State University received the 2024 Emerging Leader Award from the MSU Women of Color Community (WOCC). The award recognizes Gibson for efforts in creating an inclusive and equitable campus environment in her role as the associate… Read More »
