The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced on July 29, 2021 that it is investing $20 million in a collaborative effort to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to transform adult learning in STEM fields. Led by the Georgia Research Alliance, the effort unites experts in computer science, AI, cognitive science, learning science,… Continue reading…
Dr. Colin Post, assistant professor in the Library and Information Science (LIS) department at UNC Greensboro, and Alexandra Chassanoff, assistant professor at the School of Library and Information Sciences at NC Central University, are the 2021 recipients of the Preservation Publication Award given by the Society of American Archivists (SAA)…. Continue reading…
Congratulations to Dr. Lisa O’Connor, Chair and Associate Professor of the Library & Information Science (LIS) Department, who has been named President-Elect of the Association for Library & Information Science Education (ALISE)! ALISE is a non-profit professional association that serves as the intellectual home of educators and scholars in Library… Continue reading…
The Smiley Award supports global educational opportunities for current undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Education (SOE) at UNC Greensboro. SOE students who serve as outstanding Global Education Ambassadors through international or local engagement are encouraged to apply each Spring, particularly students who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and impact… Continue reading…
On Friday, May 7th, three students were the first to graduate from UNC Greensboro’s Bachelor of Science in Information Science (BSIS) program. Launched in the spring of 2020, the multidisciplinary program blends coursework from library and information sciences, computer science, geography, information systems and supply chain management, and education research… Continue reading…
Dr. Anthony Chow (Library & Information Science) serves as principal investigator for a team of UNCG researchers who are partnering with tribal nation leaders and two national organizations, Head Start and Little Free Library, to address literacy in the Native American community. A $1.4 million Institute of Museum and Library… Continue reading…
UNC Greensboro’s Thomas Undergraduate Research Expo took place on April 19th, which included honoring the faculty mentors who have helped and inspired students along the way, engaging them in real-world scholarship and helping them fine-tune their research skills. For the Thomas Undergraduate Research Mentor Award, faculty members were honored in… Continue reading…
Let’s Move in Libraries, founded and directed by Dr. Noah Lenstra (LIS), focuses on supporting healthy living in public libraries. Check out the latest news from February, March, and April 2021! The National Education Association featured Let’s Move in Libraries StoryWalk resource page in their article “9 Ideas for (Virtually)… Continue reading…
Beginning graduate school during the COVID-19 pandemic is certainly challenging for all students, but likely even more challenging for international students. Charity Odetola is one of the first-year graduate students who started her study in the Department of Educational Research Methodology (ERM) in Fall 2020. Originally from Nigeria, Charity grew… Continue reading…
Each year, the UNC Greensboro School of Education (SOE) honors a group of alumni, recognizing them for their achievements and contributions to the world of education, leadership, research methodology, library science, and counseling. We hope that the remarkable successes of these alumni will inspire our new graduates, and represent the… Continue reading…
