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Jun 21, 2016

Exploring Science Phenomena: Excellence in Laboratory Teaching

Shana McAlexander is a doctoral student in science education within the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education (STEM Ed) Department who recently received an Excellence in Laboratory Teaching Award from the Graduate… 

Jun 21, 2016

5 Questions about the Beginning Teacher Institute with NC State Alumnus Harrison Do

Every year, first, second and third-year teachers flock to the College of Education for the Beginning Teacher Institute (BTI). The institute experience includes a three-day summer program, follow-up sessions during… 

Jun 16, 2016

5 Questions with Dr. Sarah Carrier about the Importance of Informal Education

Sarah Carrier is an associate professor in elementary and science education. One of her areas of research is informal education— that is, learning that takes place outside of the traditional classroom. We asked Carrier to share more about her research and about ECI 296, a special topics course offered every spring semester. 

Jun 14, 2016

A Lifelong Learner

Paul Bitting’s career spanned 50 years of educational evolution. Through that time, he sought to answer the question “How do we best educate our children?” 

Jun 14, 2016

5 Questions with Recipient of the Tony and Beth Zeiss Award: Dr. Bobbie Frye, ’14

Dr. Bobbie Frye graduated from the College of Education with an Ed.D. in Adult and Community College Education in 2014, and she is currently the director of institutional research at… 

Jun 13, 2016

Spotlight on Professor Audrey Jaeger and the Faculty Workload and Rewards Project

Audrey Jaeger addresses some of today’s most pressing questions in higher education by critically examining the academic workplace. Jaeger, an Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy and Human Development, seeks to answer questions pertaining to faculty development through the Faculty Workload and Rewards Project. 

Jun 3, 2016

Spotlight on Associate Professor James Bartlett

James Bartlett works to ensure the academic and professional success of College of Education students working toward becoming community college executives. Bartlett, an associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy and Human Development, serves as the director of the department’s Charlotte cohort for adult and community college education. 

Jun 1, 2016

Spotlight on David English

David English takes the reins as interim provost at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts on June 1. English, who earned his doctorate in educational research and policy analysis, with a specialization in higher education, from the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy and Human Development, will serve as chief academic officer of the UNC system’s professional school for performing, visual and moving image arts. 

May 31, 2016

Learning Math Through Language

Sometimes the best way to solve problems is to talk through them. And sometimes the best way to learn to solve problems is to present strategies to others or to probe someone else’s thinking about how they solved a problem. That’s the idea driving Dr. Paola Sztajn’s Project AIM: All Included in Mathematics. 

May 17, 2016

Spotlight on Gail Jones

Gail Jones, an Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor in the College of Education’s Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education (STEM Ed.), prepares science teachers to help students excel in a variety of sociocultural contexts. Her work showcases the impact of experiential education on STEM learning success. NC State recently recognized Jones’ efforts with an appointment to the university’s Research Leadership Academy, which promotes the development and implementation of research best practices among faculty members.