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2022 Janet Andersen Lecture Award Recipients

Biological Sciences and Psychology  Dr. Kim KandlAssociate Professor of BiologySt. Olaf College, Northfield, MN Dr. Kandl has a vigorous undergraduate research program having worked with 62 research students in the last 4 years alone!  According to the writers of her nomination letter “she gets to know her research students strengths, goals, and career aspirations so that… Continue reading 2022 Janet Andersen Lecture Award Recipients

Seeking People Interested in the Educational Uses of Immersive Technology

A call to people interested in immersive technology. Christopher French at Grinnell College would like to connect with people interested in the use of immersive technology in education. He describes some of the work in immersive technologies in the next paragraph. If you would like to join a conversation about the educational uses of this… Continue reading Seeking People Interested in the Educational Uses of Immersive Technology

2021 Janet Andersen Lecture Award Recipients

Biological Sciences and Psychology Dr. Gerald GriffinInterim ProvostProfessor of Biology and PsychologyHope College, Holland Michigan It is clear from his nomination letter that Dr. Griffin is a master teacher. His use of an interdisciplinary approach in particular is in the spirit of Janet Andersen. As the writers of the letter put it “Dr. Griffin has… Continue reading 2021 Janet Andersen Lecture Award Recipients

Midstates Consortium Virtual Workshop for Early Career Success (July 9 & 10, 2021)

Midstates Consortium Virtual Workshop for Early Career Success (July 9 & 10, 2021) The Midstates Consortium for Math and Science is hosting its annual workshop for early career faculty, post-docs and advanced graduate students ONLINE on July 9 & 10, 2021. Approximate times are 9 am – 8 pm Friday and 9 am – 5… Continue reading Midstates Consortium Virtual Workshop for Early Career Success (July 9 & 10, 2021)

2020 Janet Andersen Lecture Award Recipients

Biological Sciences and Psychology Dr. Leah ChaseProfessor of Biology and ChemistryHope College, Holland Michigan The nomination letter for Dr. Chase describes her vigorous program of interdisciplinary research involving undergraduates, and her engaging and skillful approach to teaching a wide range courses in chemistry, biology and neuroscience.  She has advised 114 research students.  Seventy six percent of her… Continue reading 2020 Janet Andersen Lecture Award Recipients