Alumni

Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Career Pathways for Educators

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🚀 FREE Coaching & Career Program for 91��Ƶ students & alumni led by Peter Balyta, PhD(07), BEd (94), President of Texas Instruments – Ed Tech

Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Career Pathways for Educators

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🚀 FREE Coaching & Career Program for 91��Ƶ students & alumni led by Peter Balyta, PhD(07), BEd (94), President of Texas Instruments – Ed Tech

Apply Now to SJTU Global Summer School 2025 Focusing on STEM Education

admin — Mon, 12 May 2025 16:14:38 +0000

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) invites 91��Ƶ students worldwide to join the 2025 Global Summer School, running from June 30 to July 18, 2025.

Emma Schmelefske: Oral Defence ECP

admin — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:40:00 +0000

The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology

Dr. Mindy Carter, DISE, Recipient of the 2025 AERA Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Learning Award

admin — Thu, 08 May 2025 20:19:27 +0000

Dr. Mindy R. Carter, Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), was recently awarded the 2025 AERA Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Learning Award for her dedication to research, teaching and service in arts education.

Joseph Levitan, DISE, Presents Kaushalam Program Study Results at SCERT Uttarakhand

admin — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:41:39 +0000

The Kaushalam program, a collaborative initiative between the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Uttarakhand and the Udyam Learning Foundation, aims to cultivate 21st-century life skills and an entrepreneurial mindset among students in Uttarakhand. A comprehensive study conducted during the 2024–25 academic year assessed the program's impact on Grade 9 students across seven districts.

Remembering Howard Riggs

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:12:36 +0000

Howard Riggs was a dedicated, hard-working professor of math education. His work ethic was a product of his Prairie upbringing and his deep commitment to his students. He was hired by 91��Ƶ to teach social studies, but was pressed into service as a math educator in the Department of Elementary Education, one of the units that eventually morphed into DISE.

Dr. Pengfei Zhao, DISE, Appointed Academic Director for Global Engagement

admin — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:06:04 +0000

The Faculty of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Pengfei Zhao, from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), as the Academic Director for Global Engagement.

Mohit Kumar (DISE) Featured in Building 21 Video

admin — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:29:48 +0000

McCall MacBain Scholar (2023), Mohit Kumar, is an M.A. Educational Leadership student in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE). He is working to devise curricula for Eklavyas (have-nots), for primary school students which aims to catalyze quality education and larger behavioral changes regarding learning, educational awareness, and opportunities.

DISE's Dr. Nanre Nafziger Appointed a 2025 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow

admin — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:06:57 +0000

We are proud to announce that Dr. Nanre Nafziger, DISE, is a 2025 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow. Her research topic is Contestations for Nigerian History Education in Primary and Secondary Schools: from Colonialism to Neocolonialism. This year, the selection committee, comprised of leading scholars in education research, selected 25 fellows from an extremely competitive pool of 270 education scholars.

91��Ƶ24’s Next Decade of Impact Takes Flight

admin — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:47:40 +0000

91��Ƶ’s day of giving raises a record $5.3 million on the strength of 7,181 gifts!

DISE PhD Student Azam Dashti Khavidaki Awarded Funding through Digital Research Alliance of Canada

admin — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:47:14 +0000

Azam Dashti Khavidaki, a Ph.D. student in Educational Studies at 91��Ƶ’s Department of Integrated Studies in Education and a Fellow at the Participatory Cultures Lab (PCL), has been awarded the prestigious DRI EDIA funding from the Digital Research Alliance of Canada.

This recognition underscores her unwavering commitment to strengthening digital research infrastructure and expanding access to 21st-century skills for marginalized children and youth, advancing the pursuit of digital equality.

Limin Jao (DISE) Appointed as 91��Ƶ's Ombudsperson for Students

admin — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:57:16 +0000

As the Ombudsperson for Students, Dr. Limin Jao (she/her) provides an independent, impartial, and confidential service through which students may seek equitable and informal resolution of any University-related concern. The Ombudsperson may also, where appropriate, review University policies, guidelines, and procedures affecting students, make recommendations for change, and promote discussion of student-related concerns across the University.

New Dean's Speaker Series Launches with Manu Kapur

admin — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:08:06 +0000

As a new initiative of the Faculty of Education, Dean Vivek Venkatesh recently launched the Dean's Speaker Series. This biannual series is expected to host prominent guest speakers on relatable topics that span the Faculty's departments and hosted by the Dean as a free event for academics, students, staff, and invited guests.

Remembering Patrick Dias

admin — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:06:36 +0000

Dr. Patrick Dias, another long-term member of DISE, recently passed away. Here are some reflections from Anthony Paré, retired colleague and previous DISE chair, as well as Patrick's obituary, to honor his passing and service to the department.

Alumni

Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Career Pathways for Educators

Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Career Pathways for Educators

Apply Now to SJTU Global Summer School 2025 Focusing on STEM Education

Emma Schmelefske: Oral Defence ECP

Dr. Mindy Carter, DISE, Recipient of the 2025 AERA Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Learning Award

Joseph Levitan, DISE, Presents Kaushalam Program Study Results at SCERT Uttarakhand

Remembering Howard Riggs

Dr. Pengfei Zhao, DISE, Appointed Academic Director for Global Engagement

Mohit Kumar (DISE) Featured in Building 21 Video

DISE's Dr. Nanre Nafziger Appointed a 2025 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow

91������Ƶ24’s Next Decade of Impact Takes Flight

DISE PhD Student Azam Dashti Khavidaki Awarded Funding through Digital Research Alliance of Canada

Limin Jao (DISE) Appointed as 91������Ƶ's Ombudsperson for Students

New Dean's Speaker Series Launches with Manu Kapur

Remembering Patrick Dias

91��Ƶ24’s Next Decade of Impact Takes Flight

Limin Jao (DISE) Appointed as 91��Ƶ's Ombudsperson for Students