Student Teaching in a Virtual World Presents Challenges and Opportunities
Meaghan Riedle ’20 always expected that she would learn her way around a classroom during her student teaching stint. But when she started that critical phase of her education in September, there . . .
Students Connect With Elders to Combat Social Isolation During Pandemic
Elders these days are facing a “double pandemic”—COVID-19 and the isolation that results from following advice to stay home as much as possible. To combat the resulting loneliness and . . .
Sewing Pandemic Masks Leads to an Academic Book Proposal for Erika Briesacher, Ph.D
Erika Briesacher, Ph.D., associate professor of history, has always wanted to learn how to sew but with teaching, doing research, and raising a family, she never could find the time. Then the . . .
Student Leader Anna Johnson ’22 Juggles Academics With Advocacy on Hunger, Inclusiveness
Anna Johnson ‘22 learned time management skills when she enrolled in the Alternatives for Individual Development (AID) summer program at Worcester State in 2018. “That really helped me a . . .
Garcia-Guevara, Luster Lead Third World Alliance Post-Election Discussion
How does the current presidential-election chaos affect communities of color? What’s really going on with the much-discussed Latino vote? How do you respond when confronted with racism in . . .
Faculty Panelists Discuss What’s Next in a Murky Post-Election Atmosphere
Where is the United States headed after a record number of voters cast ballots in the recent presidential election? As the counting continued last week, a Zoom presentation, titled What Happens . . .
Jee Researching Influence of Religion and Culture on Scientific Learning in Indonesia
Benjamin D. Jee, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology, has been awarded two Templeton Foundation network grants totaling almost $650,000 to co-lead research sites in Jakarta and Bali, Indonesia, . . .
Frazier: Conflicting Messages of Sexuality and Empowerment Relate to Violence Against Women
Kathryn Frazier, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology, is studying the conflicting messages young women get about their bodies and their sexuality. “We've seen a rise in the media . . .
Panelists Discuss Police Reform and Domestic Violence
In observance of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a panel discussion on domestic violence and police abolition was held recently via Zoom conference. The event was presented . . .
Assistant Professor Ian Stephens, Ph.D., Studies Cosmic Cradles to Understand the Birth of Stars
Assistant Professor Ian W. Stephens, Ph.D., can tell you when a star is born. Stephens, who began teaching in the Department of Earth, Environment, and Physics this fall, is one of the authors of . . .
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