Connections - Dec. 2008
December 2008 Issue
Dean's Message
How the University's computer scanning initiative may affect the College
College News
DCEC Offers Small Grants for Diversity Initiatives
Any faculty, staff, or student of the College may request funding for a proposed event or program that supports diversity and community enhancement.
David Baker Heads Project to Study Link Between Formal Schooling and Everyday Health Risk
The two-year grant, funded by the National Science Foundation, runs from Oct. 1, 2008 to Sept. 30, 2010.
Penn State Wins $800,000 Grant to Support Concurrent Master’s Degree and Certification in Special Education
Student applications are now being accepted for summer 2009.
Career and Technical Educators Workshop Offered to Students
The Workforce Education and Development program hosted members of the National Technical Honors Society on November 18, for an informational workshop on becoming a career and technical educator.
Alumnus to Receive New Teacher Award
Matthew Herdman '06 has been selected to receive the Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2008 New Teacher Award.
Engaging Middle School Mathematics Students in Problem-Based Learning: Placement of Cell Phone Towers
Rose Mary Zbiek, Shari Ann Reed, and Tracy Boone developed a geometry lesson that incorporated problem-based learning stations.
Black Latinos with Disabilities: Limited Access to Vocational Rehabilitation Reflects African American Societal Challenges
Keith Wilson, professor of rehabilitation services, says Black Latinos are less likely to receive rehabilitation services than White Latinos.
Shaping the Equitable Distribution of State Education Funding to the Schools
Preston Green has done extensive work in the area of law and education. His influence helped the Kansas Supreme Court in its decision to change the state legislature's practice of distributing funding.
Senator James Rhoades Remembered for his Commitment to Improve Education
Rhoades was a true colleague and ally with a strong interest to improve the state of education.
Faculty and Staff News
New Staff Members in the College of Education
Say hello to the staff members who started with us over the past two months.
Faculty Staff Retirements
Long time staff assistants, Suzy Lutz and Jo-Ann Dreibelbis, retired on September 30, 2008, after 35 years of service to Penn State.
Stephanie Serriere Uses Course-Development Grant to Hold Student Democratic Forum
Serriere's students participated in a Constitution Day forum, held September 17.
RIG Recipients Announced for Fall 2008
Three faculty have been awarded Research Initiation Grants for 2008 fall semester.
Congratulations Faculty
Recent achievements of Matthew Poehner, Roy Clariana, Jacqueline Reid-Walsh, Vivian Yenika-Agbaw, Susan Faircloth, Patrick Shannon, Patrick Terenzini, and Jeffrey Hayes
Faculty/Staff/Student Research
Review the latest faculty/staff presentations, publications, grants, and grant proposals.
Student News
Brad Howe, College of Education Student Marshal, Trades Banking Career for Teaching
Howe, a returning adult student, worked full-time while taking classes to complete his bachelor of science degree in order to pursue a teaching career.
Lauren Subosits Experiences Native American Customs During Unique Summer Internship
Subosits helped evaluate education programs at elementary schools at Native American reservations in Montana.
Congratulations Students
Recent achievements of Josh Kirby, Jake Van Epps, Alexander Yin, and Emily Janke
Announcements
Make a Nomination for Faculty/Staff/Student Awards
The deadline for submission of nominations is February 27.
Paid 4-H Summer Assistant Position Available in Delaware County, PA
Penn State Cooperative Extension is looking for an assistant for a 12-week summer appointment
Apply for a 2009-2010 College of Education Scholarship
All undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the College of Education at the University Park campus are invited to apply.
2009 Summer Undergraduate Discovery Grants Are Available
Grants in the amount of $2,500 may be used to cover living expenses and project costs
2009 Undergraduate Exhibition Scheduled
All undergraduate students are invited to enter the April 8 exhibition
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