The School of Teaching and Learning (TCH) welcomed the wider Redbird community to a Research Celebration on April 19, 2024, as part of the University Research Symposium. The TCH Research Celebration honors the important educational research being done by graduate students and faculty, both locally and nationally. Thirty-three masters’ and doctoral students presented their current research studies to an audience that included faculty, family, friends, and the wider Redbird community.
“Graduate students play a vital role in the research community,” said Dr. Erin Quast, TCH associate professor and event co-organizer. “They identify and investigate critical issues facing P-12 students and teachers, contributing important empirical insights for more responsive and equitable educational environments.”
The evening also highlighted the achievements of those who have been pursuing graduate degrees and developing as teacher researchers and educational leaders. The evening kicked off with a presentation by Dr. Sara Harms, recent TCH doctoral graduate and recipient of the Distinguished Dissertation Award in Teacher Education from the Association of Teacher Educators. TCH associate professor and event co-organizer, Dr. Anna Smith was also recognized for receiving the Divergent Award for Excellence in Research on Literacy in the Digital Age from the Initiative for Literacy in a Digital Age.
