Across the nation, there is a shortage of high-quality STEM teachers in rural communities. However, to date, relatively few resources have been allocated toward improving teacher education to prepare teachers to work in rural settings. Clarkson University has partnered with 13 other rural-serving institutions for an NSF grant aimed to address STEM teacher workforce challenges … Continue reading Clarkson University Partners with 13 Collaborators for NSF Grant to Address STEM Teacher Shortages in Rural Communities
Controller’s Office – December Holiday Closure
As part of the University-wide holiday closure in December, the last Accounts Payable check run in December will be processed on December 16th. The Controller’s Office requests that all invoices and payment requests that must be processed before January 4th, be submitted by noon on December 15th. Please mark these requests as urgent when submitting. Additionally, all … Continue reading Controller’s Office – December Holiday Closure
Join our next Circle: “The New Normal? Looking Back and Looking Forward.”
Dear Colleagues, I hope that your semester has gone well. We write to solicit your ideas and involvement in an upcoming Teaching Circle, a collaborative experience wherein faculty and staff share ideas on a theme relevant to teaching. If interested, please read on! Join our Circle: “The New Normal? Looking Back and Looking Forward.” The … Continue reading Join our next Circle: “The New Normal? Looking Back and Looking Forward.”
Clarkson University earns 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award
The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA), the leader in Distance and Digital Learning education, has awarded Clarkson University the winner of the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award in the International Award program. This award honors the achievements of Clarkson’s Teaching & Learning Corner team for their work to advance faculty workforce development during the … Continue reading Clarkson University earns 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award
Reminder: David A. Walsh ‘67 Seminar Series – Dr. Gerda de Vries
Faculty and Staff, Seminar Announcement: Registration link: https://clarkson.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpfu6rrTIrHtzqInBVD9lyPptXDl6-5FHT
Peace Action Webinar
Please join Clarkson Peace Action and panelists Dr. Bird, Dr. Cohen, Dr. Robinson, and Dr. Suhas for a webinar on the War in Afghanistan on Thursday November 18th at 7 pm. Email dalyj@clarkson.edu, darlincr@clarkson.edu, or dm @peaceactionclarkson on Instagram for the Zoom link.
“Throwback Thursday” & Archives Open House
A training and PR trip to Albany in 1999 Photo from the 1995 Team Photo from the 1995 Team Photo from the 1995 team “Sleep when you can” -1995 Inside the Solar Car of 1995 1995 Charging solar cars Assembling the car (1995) Mid-day Stop 1995
Pre-teaching minor
Clarkson University offers a 16 credit Pre-Teaching Minor for students interested in pursuing an MAT in teaching. Master’s level teacher education programs in New York require specific pre-requisites and high standards from their applicants. Receiving the right guidance as an undergraduate will ensure you meet those standards and pre-requisites, increasing your chances of success. See https://www.clarkson.edu/minor-conc/minor-pre-teaching for more details and contact Dr. Kavanagh at kkavanag@clarkson.edu for more information.
Clarkson University and Al. I. Cuza University Extend the Erasmus+ Exchange Program
The Erasmus+ exchange program between Clarkson University and Al. I. Cuza University Iasi, Romania was recently extended for two more years. This program was established by Dr. Marius Mihasan, a Professor at Al. I. Cuza University and Dr. Costel C. Darie, Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biomolecular Science at Clarkson University. At the time when … Continue reading Clarkson University and Al. I. Cuza University Extend the Erasmus+ Exchange Program
Clarkson’s David D. Reh School of Business to Host Speaker on Entrepreneurship Next Month
Are you interested in learning more about entrepreneurship? Clarkson University’s David D. Reh School of Business will host Professor Sameeksha (Samee) Desai on Friday, December 3, where she will deliver two presentations on the topic. Her research presentation, entitled “Who gains from entrepreneurship?” is part of the Reh School of Business research seminar series. The … Continue reading Clarkson’s David D. Reh School of Business to Host Speaker on Entrepreneurship Next Month