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Professor receives national award for contributions to social science education field

Professor Michael J. Berson received the Irving Morrissett Award for Outstanding Contribution to Social Science Education this month at the Social Science Education Consortium’s 2020 Annual Meeting.

July 28, 2020Faculty and Staff

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Virtual CyberCamp helps high school students develop cybersecurity skills, explore careers paths

Now in its fifth year, the Թϱ’s CyberCamp gives high school students of different ability levels and backgrounds hands-on experience in cybersecurity principles while providing them with opportunities to network with industry professionals in the Tampa Bay cybersecurity community.

July 27, 2020Community Engagement

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Թϱstudents gain literacy teaching skills through virtual tutoring program

In response to USF's shift to fully-online instruction due to the coronavirus pandemic, the College of Education's summer literacy practicum course was hosted in a format that gave Թϱstudents experience tutoring preschool and elementary-aged students in virtual settings.

July 23, 2020Academics, Community Engagement

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David C. Anchin Center announces new Scholars-in-Residence, STEM Fellow

The David C. Anchin Center welcomes Թϱfaculty members each year to participate in the Scholar-in-Residence Program. New this year, the Anchin Center’s STEM Fellows Program welcomes faculty to explore research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.

July 22, 2020Centers and Institutes, Faculty and Staff, Research

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Associate Professor selected for fellowship with IAspire Leadership Academy

Associate Professor Ruthmae Sears was selected to join the second cohort of the Aspire Alliance’s Institutional Change Network (IChange) IAspire Leadership Academy.

July 22, 2020Faculty and Staff

Cristina Viera

Student Spotlight: Cristina Viera

Establishing a career centered on history was what Cristina Viera aimed for when she started her college journey. After commencing a career in education, she transitioned to a civilian position with the Department of Defense (DoD). During her 12 years with the DoD, Viera realized teaching was her true calling.

July 15, 2020Academics, Student Life

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ԹϱAnnounces the Appointment of Interim Dean for the College of Education

Թϱhas announced the appointment of Professor Judith A. Ponticell as Interim Dean of the ԹϱCollege of Education, effective July 6, 2020.

June 29, 2020College of Education News

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Tampa Bay Area Writing Project launches ‘Dear Writer’ Summer Program to help students explore creative writing from home

The Tampa Bay Area Writing Project is launching a new online summer program for students who want to explore their creative writing skills while social distancing at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.

May 29, 2020Centers and Institutes, Community Engagement

Merritt Smith

Student Spotlight: Merritt Smith

At the start of her studies at USF, Merritt Smith overcame obstacles in earning her state of Florida teaching certification. Today, she is a soon-to-be graduate of USF’s Physical Education program who stands out amongst her peers by being recognized as the university’s 2019-20 Outstanding Intern of the Year.

May 28, 2020Academics, Student Life

Linda Morales

Alumni Spotlight: Linda Morales

As a parent of three and a former stay-at-home mom, Linda Morales was no stranger to the term “parent involvement.”

May 19, 2020Alumni and Friends, Student Life

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81 College of Education students receive full-time teaching offers from Hillsborough County Public Schools

Eighty-one students graduating from the ԹϱCollege of Education’s teacher preparation programs this semester have received full-time teaching offers from Hillsborough County Public Schools.

May 8, 2020Academics, Alumni and Friends, College of Education News

Ryan Blew

Elementary Education major Ryan Blew selected for College of Education Graduation with Distinction Award

The Graduation with Distinction Award is presented to select undergraduate students in the College of Education who stand apart from their peers based on their academic excellence, professional development, community service or research and scholarship while a student at USF.

May 7, 2020College of Education News, Student Life

About the ԹϱCollege of Education:

As the home for more than 2,200 students and 130 faculty members across three campuses, the Թϱ College of Education offers state-of-the-art teacher training and collegial graduate studies designed to empower educational leaders. Our college is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and our educator preparation programs are fully approved by the Florida Department of Education.

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