The Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences encompasses the interlinked fields of Psychology and Teacher Education. Undergraduate coursework in the department leads to a major in psychology or to secondary teacher certification in eleven different fields.
The department also offers a MS degree in Applied Science Education, with specializations in Applied Science and Mathematics, Earth System Science, and Peace Corps Masters International program in Science Education.
A new PhD in Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors is now available. The department also offers a number of teacher professional development courses.
Department faculty members are engaged in a wide range of research into cognition and learning, with emphases on applied cognitive psychology, human factors psychology, science education, and mathematics education.
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Employee Service Recognition Event
On Wednesday, May 9, faculty, staff members and guests gathered at the Rozsa Center for an awards dinner recognizing employees who have 25, 30, 35, and 40 years of service to the University, as well as retirees. Certification Officer Judy Anderson was recognized for 30 years of service.
On the Road
Staff and faculty from four programs participated in the National Transportation Workforce Summit in Washington, DC, April 24 to 26 Tthe Center for Science and Environmental Outreach, represented by Joan Chadde (CEE), was featured as a showcase exhibit.
Cokely Publishes on Visual Aids for Health Risks
The Scientific World Journal published an article on the research of Assistant Professor Edward Cokely (CLS) and colleagues on risk literacy, specifically as it regards health. The article is entitled "Using Visual Aids to Improve Communication of Risks about Health: A Review."
Cokely Publishes in Salzburg Newspaper
Assistant Professor Ed Cokely's research on risk literacy was featured in the Salzburger Nachrichten, the daily newspaper of Salzburg, Austria, on April 27. Also, two online publications, Artikelmagazin and lehrer-online, have published stories on Cokely and his work at the Max Planck Institute.
Board of control praises Tech's direction
Among the notable accomplishments over the year was the designation as the No. 1 Peace Corps Masters International Program in the nation for the seventh consecutive year. Shari Stockero was promoted from assistant professor without tenure to associate professor with tenure. Paul Ward was promoted from associate professor without tenure to associate professor with tenure. |
