IT Student Wins Diane Kester Innovator Award

Katherine Collins, a student in our MAEd Instructional Technology program, receives the Diane Kester Innovator Award.  She was nominated for this award through one of her instructors since her work demonstrated  innovation and creativity with the use of technology in the classroom. Other IT faculty who have taught Katherine (Kat) agree, “She is constantly present … Read more

Dr. Patricia J. Slagter van Tryon Receives Promotion

Congratulations to Patricia J. Slagter van Tryon who has earned a promotion from an Assistant Professor to  an Associate Professor at East Carolina University in the Department of Math, Science, & Instructional Technology Education. Patricia earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Science Education from Temple University, her Master of Arts degree in Environmental Science … Read more

Dr. Ron Preston becomes President of NCCTM

Dr. Ron Preston was elected as president of the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics.  He assumed his position as president-elect on 1 May and will serve in that position for a year, becoming president for a two-year term on 1 May 2015. Then he will serve as past president for a year after … Read more

Dr. Sugar Publishes Study in Tech Trends

Dr. William Sugar has published an article in the current issue of Tech Trends.  The article, Development and formative evaluation of multi-media case studies for Instructional Design and Technology students describes the development of three case studies that included a combination of mulit-media production and instructional design skills within a particular setting.  These case studies … Read more

Math Education Student Wins Conference USA Scholar Athlete-of-the-Year

Congratulations to Brooke Kott, an ECU Math Education student who has been awarded with the prestigious USA Scholar Athelete-of-the-Year distinction.   This award is given based on academic achievement (GPA), athletic achievement and service.  Read more in the article dated June 10th in the Daily Reflector.  Way to go, Brooke!

Science Summer Camp Smiles and Moving Legos

In the session, “Heat, Light and Sound, Oh My”, 4th and 5th grade boys use tuning forks to create sound waves that can be seen, heard, and felt! Andrew Hung (age 11, pictured above) says that, “High pitched sound waves are really loud and travel super fast!” Claire (age 7) and Sophie (age 6) are … Read more

Advanced Placement Summer Institute Prepares Teachers to Give Their Best to the Brightest

Honors students in high school are anxious to take as many Advanced Placement courses as their schools offer so teachers go to school in the summer preparing to teach these courses.  ECU hosts  a College Board endorsed Advanced Placement Summer Institute. Each session is 4-days long and is taught by a certified College Board consultant. … Read more

Criminal Science Investigations and DNA Extractions

SSC: CSI Robert Lukhard (pictured above, age 13) holds a specimen used for DNA extraction here at ECU’s  Summer Science Camp. Students were conducting Criminal Science Investigation experiments in this morning sessions. Real-world science applications = high interest = student engagement = happy campers at ECU’s Summer Science Camp!

COE Faculty Member Receives $472,000 NC Quest Award

Dr. Ann Bullock, Chair of the Department of Elementary and Middle Grades Education, received an NC-QUEST award of $472,394 titled Integrating Neuroscience into Mathematics Instruction (INMI). INMI continues the partnership with UNC-GA New Teacher Support Program (NTSP) and extends it to the Harriott College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Mathematics. The INMI pilot project … Read more

Weekend of Celebrations for MSITE Graduates!

It was a wonderful weekend to celebrate with our MSITE Spring 2014 Graduates! Dr. Ganter joined faculty, students and guests for breakfast on Saturday before the ceremony in the Flanagan building. Eunice Hoefling enjoyed breakfast with family and friends as she joined our 2014 graduating class. Eunice teaches Radiography at Fayetteville Technical Community College. She … Read more