Technology Innovation in Educational Research and Design

Sep 21, 2016, 09:00 by the College of Education at Illinois

Eboni Zamani-Gallaher, a professor in the Department of Education Policy, Organization & Leadership at the College of Education at Illinois, will be the principal investigator in a study that seeks to advance knowledge beyond what is already known about underrepresented students studying in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). The nearly two-year research project, funded in the amount of nearly $300,000 by the National Science Foundation, will begin early next year.

Sep 20, 2016, 09:00 by the College of Education at Illinois

Emma Mercier and Luc Paquette, both assistant professors in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the College of Education at Illinois, have received a $1.35 million National Science Foundation Cyberlearning and Future Learning Technologies grant for a study that will explore how tools to manage the teaching of collaborative activities can be developed and used to support collaborative problem-solving in core engineering courses.

Sep 19, 2016, 16:30 by Office of Advancement

BETTY TRUMMEL is scheduled to speak at the second session of the Office of Advancement's Alumni Speaker Series on Friday, October 28, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Education Building, Room 22. Snacks will be provided!

Sep 19, 2016, 11:30 by Office of International Programs

The Office of International Programs at the College of Education at Illinois is offering a series of Passport Workshops during the Fall semester. The first workshop will be THIS Wednesday, September 21 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Illini Hall Room 23. Students will have the opportunity to complete their passport application as well as get a FREE passport photo made.

Sep 19, 2016, 11:00 by Office of International Programs

Join the Office of International Programs at the College of Education at Illinois this Friday at 1:00 p.m. in Room 42A for our Global Café featuring Indonesia and Singapore! Students will share their experiences and photos from previous trips as well as first hand information given from international students. Don't miss out on free coffee and food!

Sep 16, 2016, 14:30 by the College of Education at Illinois

Hedda Meadan-Kaplansky, an associate professor in the Department of Special Education, is a principal investigator in a new federally funded research project that will involve developing and testing an app designed for parents with young children with disabilities and challenging behaviors, which can place stressful demands on families.

Sep 14, 2016, 15:00 by jkellogg@illinois.edu

Sep 14, 2016, 13:00 by the College of Education at Illinois

Dr. Meghan Burke and doctoral student Cheug eun Lee are the recipients of the annual 2016-2017 Marissa Zelinger Research Award. The award is generously funded by Phillip C. and Beverly Goldstick in honor of their granddaughter, Marissa Zelinger, who was diagnosed with Rett syndrome, a disorder that affects communication.

Sep 13, 2016, 17:30 by the College of Education

Enjoy a cup of coffee and learn about adventures in education from students who have studied abroad and international students on campus. Upcoming trips overseas include Indonesia, France, Australia, and South Africa.

Sep 12, 2016, 11:30 by the Office of International Programs

Join us Friday, September 16 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 42A of the Education building for coffee, food and to learn more about our study abroad trips to Uruguay, Costa Rica, and Ecuador! Education students as well as international students will be sharing their personal experiences in these countries. Staff members from the Office of International Programs at the College of Education at Illinois will be on hand to answer questions about all of the international trips we are offering this year.

Sep 12, 2016, 10:00 by the College of Education at Illinois

Maya Israel, an assistant professor in the Department of Special Education at the College of Education at Illinois, will be among a panel of webinar presenters who will share their leading-edge research and experience in developing technology supports to give students with autism access to STEM curricula and activities.

Sep 8, 2016, 15:30 by Office of International Programs

The Office of International Programs at the College of Education at Illinois will host the first Global Cafe of the year on Friday, September 9 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 42. This Global Cafe will focus on studying abroad in Chile. Interested students will gain knowledge and insight from students that have visited Chile previously as well as UIUC international students.

Sep 6, 2016, 15:30 by the College of Education at Illinois

In this presentation, Helen Neville at the College of Education at Illinois will discuss the process of conducting research and teaching abroad, with a focus on Tanzania.

Sep 6, 2016, 12:00 by the College of Education at Illinois

The College of Education at Illinois is seeking student volunteers for the Oct. 22 Community Day Celebration, which caps off the 2016 Youth Literature Festival. The festival, which brings together local and national authors, illustrators, poets, and storytellers, is sponsored by the College of Education, the University Library and numerous local supporters.

Sep 6, 2016, 09:00 by the College of Education at Illinois

Education at Illinois faculty, staff, and students welcomed the Class of 2020 to the family in enthusiastic orange and blue style in the courtyard of the Education building on August 19. Our newest “great minds” were buzzing with excitement (and possibly a little sugar) as they met their fellow classmates, checked out student groups and volunteer opportunities like SOAR, and heard from Interim Dean James Anderson and Associate Dean for Academic Programs Chris Span.

Sep 2, 2016, 09:50 by Sharita Forrest

The emotional trauma of being bullied by peers may surpass that of experiencing child abuse or being exposed to neighborhood violence, according to a new study led by educational psychologist Dorothy Espelage, who conducted the research as a faculty member in the Department of Educational Psychology at the College of Education at Illinois.

Sep 2, 2016, 09:00 by the College of Education at Illinois

Maya Israel, an assistant professor in the Department of Special Education at the College of Education at Illinois, is the principal investigator of a research project funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation for $599,829.

Aug 31, 2016, 14:30 by the Gender Equity Council

A brown-bag session, “Still Too Slow: The Advancement of Women,” will be held Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Illini Union, 1401 W. Green St., Urbana, Room 314A. The event features Virginia Valian, a professor of psychology at Hunter College, who researches the reasons behind women’s slow advancement in the professions and proposes remedies for individuals and institutions.

Aug 31, 2016, 09:30 by the College of Education at Illinois

Open slots are still available for the following advanced courses in the Division of Human Resource Development at the College of Education at Illinois for the Fall 2016 semester.

Aug 29, 2016, 09:00 by the College of Education at Illinois

Dr. Chris Higgins of the Department of Education Policy, Organization & Leadership at the College of Education at Illinois is one of four presenters of a roundtable webinar at the Sept. 8-9, 2016, Wiley Humanities Festival. The two-day online festival covers why the humanities matter and features research topics and thought leadership pieces from leading academics. Live listeners will be able to ask questions and enter to win prizes. Seating is limited, so register soon.