Category: Professional Notes

Good Shares Thoughts on Computer Science Education

Assistant Professor of Special Education Kevin Good contributed to a story titled “How do you teach younger students computer science?” for ZDNet.com. Computer science curriculums for K-8 students should also have a foundation of cultivating student curiosity, Good said. “I love to tell my teacher-preparation students that computer science should be like a trip with Ms. Frizzle, […]

Kelly Named to National Leadership Fellowship

College of Education Dean Pete Kelly was recently named an Impact Academy fellow through national non-profit organization Deans for Impact. Dr. Kelly joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to improving educator preparation rooted in equity. Educator-preparation programs today face complex challenges as they prepare teachers and K-12 leaders who are well-equipped to identify […]

Gupta Shares Expertise on India With East-West Center

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Surupa Gupta contributed to an article titled “India and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework” for the East-West Center. “Even though India has emerged as an active and engaged member of the Quad, its decision to join IPEF — a US-led framework for economic cooperation in the Indo Pacific — was […]

Davidson Pens Piece on Italy, Western Unity on Ukraine

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jason Davidson penned an article titled “Has Draghi’s Fall Broken Western Unity on Ukraine?” which ran in The National Interest. “Draghi’s resignation will likely fundamentally change Italy’s stance on the war and posture toward Russia,” Davidson wrote in the article. Read more. taly’s fallen government and the consequences […]

Grothe Weighs in on Global Warming With Shanghai Site

Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences Pamela Grothe commented on global warming for an article titled Nature’s Guardian: Are we facing a sixth mass extinction? on the website bilibili.com.“The past holds the key to the future,” Grothe is quoted as saying. “If we continue in the trajectory we are on with current emission rates, this […]