By Sofie Schachter UW–Madison alumna Erin Roberge was hired as a full-time assistant athletic trainer (AT) for the Green Bay Packers earlier this year. She is the first full-time female AT in Packers history. Roberge graduated from the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology in 2021 with a BS in athletic training. She began an …
When thinking about all the exciting things taking place across our School of Education, it’s not easy to decide what to highlight. That’s a wonderful “problem” to have. In this issue of Learning Connections, the cover story spotlights our innovative efforts to support the Wisconsin teacher workforce. There has never been a more critical time …
1950s Stanley KrippnerBA 1954 — Speech TherapyStanley has written and edited several books on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is working with psychologists in Ukraine to help children and adults cope with wartime trauma. Jane Ramsay Bird SchmiedekeBS 1955 — Occupational TherapyJane moved to Michigan upon graduation and, until her two kids were born, she worked …
As parents, students, and teachers prepare for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year, experts from UW–Madison’s School of Education are ready to share their thoughts with members of the media on a range of school and education-related topics. Grappling with artificial intelligence in schools How will artificial intelligence (AI) systems like ChatGPT influence schools and learning? …
By Laurel White A new study by three doctoral students in the UW–Madison School of Education offers firsthand and scholarly insight on how Black students created community and overcame obstacles during their transitions into doctoral programs during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study by Janella D. Benson, Joshua D. Wallace, and Carl D. …
By Kari Dickinson UW–Madison graduate student Tamara McLean describes augmented reality (AR) as “the future” of graphic design. AR refers to interactive experiences that combine the real world with computer-generated content. One example of AR in action is the popular game Pokémon GO, where users “catch” virtual Pokémon characters that are overlayed in real locations. …
Two alumni of the UW–Madison School of Education’s Art Department are being honored with awards from the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA). Carlos Gacharná received his BFA from the Art Department in 2017. He is the recipient of WAA’s Forward Award, which acknowledges “rising stars” in fields that exemplify the Wisconsin Idea. The award prioritizes young …
On Wednesday, Aug. 2, eight student scholars took part in the Summer Education Research Poster Symposium hosted by the UW–Madison School of Education’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. These student scholars had been conducting research alongside faculty mentors as a part of the 10-week Summer Education Research Program (SERP). The students, who came to …
Shining a light on their work in the classroom, an outstanding 127 student-athletes from the University of Wisconsin sports teams were named 2022-23 Big Ten Distinguished Scholars, as announced by the Big Ten in June. Of these, 40 are students pursuing degrees in the School of Education. The Big Ten Conference recognized a total of …
UW–Madison’s Tandem Press has published a new book honoring its 35th anniversary that is titled, “All Things Possible: Celebrating 35 Years of Collaboration at Tandem Press.” The book includes an essay by Sarah Kirk Hanley outlining how Tandem has continued to prove itself as a leader in the field of contemporary fine art prints. Hanley …