Tuesday, May 9, 2017

The SIUE STEM Center has announced its two faculty fellows for FY18. The competitive fellowship engages in undergraduate education research aligned with the mission of the STEM Center to innovate ways to engage students in STEM.

Connie Barber, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Business’s Department of Computer Management and Information Systems, will research gamifying information systems. Dr. Barber’s project is entitled, “When your students are quest-masters: Gamifying Information Systems Course Content.”

Sinan Onal, PhD, an assistant professor in the School of Engineering’s Department of Industrial Engineering, will work on a project involving the design of medical devices. Dr. Onal’s project is entitled, “Integration of Medical Device Design and Fabrication Projects in to the Industrial Engineering Curriculum through Collaborating with Industry Partners.”

“We are excited about the great promise of these projects for positively impacting student learning and engagement,” said Sharon Locke, PhD, director of the SIUE STEM Center. “The STEM Center is eager to work with both Dr. Barber and Dr. Onal to explore these educational innovations.”

As faculty fellows, Drs. Barber and Onal will receive a course release during the academic year and will be funded for travel to one state, regional or national conference to present the findings of their work.

SIUE faculty interested in proposing a faculty-led travel study program during the terms of January, Spring Break or Summer 2018 are now invited to submit their plans. Proposals are requested no later than Monday, May 15.

The proposal form is located on the Study Abroad website under Information for Faculty. Please print the completed form and have it signed by the department chair, dean and the International Affairs director. Faculty planning to repeat a previous program need only complete the EGC section (page 2), and update the dates and budget.

Faculty who would like assistance in planning a travel study program should contact Kim Browning, study abroad advisor, at kbrowni@siue.edu or ext. 2419.

Please join the Office of Educational Outreach in recognizing Rena Young for her years of service to SIUE at a special retirement reception.

2-4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 30
Rendleman Hall, Room 1330