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Engaging Latino immigrant parents in kids’ education

Repost from Campus Weekly Her research focus began when she took a university post in North Carolina. With her master’s in hand, Laura Gonzalez came to work at NC State’s First Year College as an academic counselor. She earned her doctorate in counselor education and met her future husband, who… Continue reading…

“Smart” vs. “Sciencey”

Aaliyah is a bright, confident, outspoken 4th grader who consistently displays a passion for science. Her teacher, Ms. Wolfe, values her intensity and emotional engagement. Aaliyah stretches her hand higher and higher so that Ms. Wolfe can spot her. When she is chosen to answer a question, she elaborates on scientific… Continue reading…

FY15 Fourth Quarter Awards and Submissions

Awards Awards separated by school/college. Listings by award amount, name of lead PI, title, and sponsor.  Bryan School of Business and Economics Awards $44,000.00 – Welsh, Dianne – Coleman Entrepreneurship Fellows – Coleman Foundation $25,613.00 – Van Hasselt, Martyn – Evaluation of the Multi-Payer Advanced Primary Care Practice Demonstration – Research Triangle Institute… Continue reading…

School Of Education earns $7.7 million technology grant

Repost from UNCG NOW UNCG’s School of Education has been awarded a five-year, $7.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant will further UNCG’s efforts to emphasize technology integration across all teaching fields as well as recruit, train and support more Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)… Continue reading…

Life in the field and the HERP Project [Graduate]

Repost from UNCG School of Education Aerin W. Benavides and Lacey Huffling, graduate students in the Teacher Education and Higher Education program in the UNCG School of Education, provide their daily account of life out in the field during the 2013 Rockfish Herpetological Research Experience as part of the HERPs… Continue reading…