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 …
By WCER Communications Kelly Mella, who has more than 30 years’ experience in communications as both a college professor and a practitioner, will join the WCER leadership team on Aug. 14 as WCER’s new director of communications and marketing. An accomplished communications professional with proven leadership skills and rich experience in the academic world, Mella …
By WCER Communications Few graduate programs teach grant writing. Yet education researchers frequently must secure outside funding to test theories and gather evidence on what works in education. To help School of Education faculty, staff, and students apply for — and hopefully win — more grant funding, the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) recently …
By Laurel White When Adaurennaya “Ada” Onyewuenyi was a doctoral student at the University of Washington, her research advisor stumbled upon a book that would drastically change their work — and, arguably, Onyewuenyi’s career as an educational psychology researcher. At the time, Onyewuenyi was at a crucial point in her dissertation and was beginning the …
A recent article highlights a Department of Curriculum and Instruction course, “Videogames and Learning,” as one of UW–Madison’s top ten summer classes in 2022. The course, which was offered again for Summer Term 2023, is taught by Krista-Lee Malone, a teaching professor in the department. “One of the main things I want students to take …