Tag: STEM Ed

Jan 20, 2022

Publication and Presentation Roundup: A Look at Scholarly Work from College of Education Researchers from September-December, 2021

Faculty and research associates at the NC State College of Education, including its Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research and Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, are publishing their research… 

Jan 13, 2022

Assistant Professors Sunghwan Byun and Ruby Ellis Selected as Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators STaR Fellows

Sunghwan Byun and Ruby Ellis, assistant professors of mathematics education in the NC State College of Education, have been selected as Service, Teaching and Research (STaR) Fellows by the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE). 

Jan 11, 2022

Teaching Math Teaching Podcast: Linking Data Science and Teacher Education

Distinguished Professor Hollylynne Lee shares her story of what happens when you're not afraid to create something new in mathematics teacher education. She describes the emerging and multidisciplinary field of data science, and provides practical advice for why and how listeners can incorporate data acience into their work with mathematics teacher education. 

Jan 6, 2022

Doctoral Dissertation: Erik Ward

Erik Ward. The Development and Validation of an Instrument to Test the Self-efficacy of Teachers in Teaching Engineering Design. Drs. Aaron Clark and Cameron Denson. January 6, 2022. 11:00 a.m.… 

Dec 17, 2021

How Can I Get Comfortable With Integrating Technology in My Classroom? ‘Practice the Tool Before You Have the Students Use It. Go Through the Tasks and Assess the Purpose for Why You’re Using the Tool,’ Says Assistant Professor Ruby Ellis

Technological tools often let students investigate mathematical concepts more deeply, but many teachers struggle to find the time or support to implement these technologies in the classroom, says Ruby Ellis, assistant professor of mathematics education in the NC State College of Education. 

Dec 7, 2021

My Student Experience: Air Force ROTC Cadet and Technology, Engineering, and Design Education Student James Paul ‘21 to Join United States Space Force

Growing up a fan of science fiction classics like Star Trek and Star Wars, James Paul ‘21 has always been fascinated by space. Now, after graduation, the Air Force ROTC cadet and technology, engineering, and design education major will pursue his dreams as a space operations officer in the United States Space Force. 

Dec 7, 2021

Arif Rachmatullah ’21PHD: ‘The NC State College of Education has Great Faculty Members, and Working With Them Has Helped Me Develop the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes I Need to Achieve my Dream’

Arif Rachmatullah has always been passionate about understanding how people learn science in different environments. As he graduates from the NC State College of Education with a Ph.D. in the Learning and Teaching in STEM science education program area of study, he believes that his time working with faculty in the college has given him the tools he needs to achieve his dream of becoming a successful education researcher. 

Dec 2, 2021

Doctoral Dissertation: Teena Coats

Teena Coats, Should “I” stay, or should “I” go? An exploration and examination of technology and engineering education teacher identity and retention. DRs Aaron Clark and Cameron Denson. Thursday, Dec.… 

Nov 9, 2021

Assistant Professor Ruby Ellis Invited to Serve as Associate Vice President for Professional Development for the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators

Ruby Ellis, assistant professor of mathematics education in the NC State College of Education, has been invited to serve a one-year term as the associate vice president for professional development for the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE). 

Nov 8, 2021

Seeing stars — and atoms, and everything in between

Every day, we are surrounded by things we can’t see — our individual cells, their molecules, the atoms making up those molecules. Then there are planets and stars, which are…