Words from Faculty
Dear MST Graduates,
On behalf of the MST faculty and staff, CONGRATULATIONS!!
We have experienced so much in such a short time, and time has taught us that we should not take anything for granted, including our education, wellness, family, and friends. Completing your program—whether it took you one year, two years, three years, or a bit longer than that, you finished it, and you have much to look forward to. We only ask that with this major achievement, you continue to excel. We need you – your knowledge, experiences, and passion— in the world. While you are out and about, think of us and know we are so very proud of you. You have an open invitation to come back to visit us anytime in your new role—a Teachers College alum!
As we celebrate you, view the graduation gallery and celebrate alongside your fellow MST peers who have done wonderful work and made noteworthy contributions to our collective learning as a remarkable and excellent department. We know you will continue to do great things to improve the world around you-- you're MST Alumni! Thank you for spending part of your lives with us in the Mathematics Education program area, the Science Education fourth floor of Zankel, and the CMLTD program open space in Thompson and Russell Halls. Please keep in touch; we love hearing from our alumni!
Sincerely,
Felicia Moore Mensah
Chair of the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Technology
Congratulations Class of 2024
I am confident that the additional training I received while completing my degree at TC/Columbia University will allow me to become a stronger mentor and educator for those pursuing careers in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Congratulations to my classmates who will undoubtedly help us create a better world through education!
I am confident that the additional training I received while completing my degree at TC/Columbia University will allow me to become a stronger mentor and educator for those pursuing careers in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Congratulations to my classmates who will undoubtedly help us create a better world through education!
Congratulations Class of 2024—we did it!
Congratulations Class of 2024—we did it!
Thank you!
I had an enriching learning experience at Teachers College and am grateful for all the incredible people I met. Participating in the different labs was crucial to getting involved in the community.
I had an enriching learning experience at Teachers College and am grateful for all the incredible people I met. Participating in the different labs was crucial to getting involved in the community.
Congratulations to all my fellow graduates! I am deeply grateful to everyone who has been a part of my journey at TC. Your words of encouragement, constructive feedback, and endless patience have shaped who I am today. A heartfelt thank you goes to my beloved husband for being my rock. Together, we have achieved this milestone.
Congratulations to all my fellow graduates! I am deeply grateful to everyone who has been a part of my journey at TC. Your words of encouragement, constructive feedback, and endless patience have shaped who I am today. A heartfelt thank you goes to my beloved husband for being my rock. Together, we have achieved this milestone.
Immensely grateful for all the mentors and friends I've met throughout my journey in CMLTD. You know who you are (wink wink). I entered being confused about everything and left as a confident learning experience designer. It's been three years of chaos and craziness, but I wouldn't trade any bit of it. Yay to graduation!
Immensely grateful for all the mentors and friends I've met throughout my journey in CMLTD. You know who you are (wink wink). I entered being confused about everything and left as a confident learning experience designer. It's been three years of chaos and craziness, but I wouldn't trade any bit of it. Yay to graduation!
Celebrate endings — for they precede new beginnings.
Celebrate endings — for they precede new beginnings.
Congratulations to all! Ten years ago this month, I was graduating from undergrad in what was one of the most rewarding days of my life. I know graduating from TC is going to feel just as, if not more rewarding, and that is in part due to the community here. While I will probably never stop learning and trying to improve, I can say the past two years have taught me so much about what I and others are capable of. It gives me hope, knowing some wonderful, thoughtful people are going out there to make the world a better place. I was scared to take this leap, but so, so glad I did. Thanks to all my teachers, friends, and fellow students who gave so much stimulating conversation and support -- I hope I've been able to do the same, in some way. "Everything will be alright in the end. If it's not alright, it's not the end."
Congratulations to all! Ten years ago this month, I was graduating from undergrad in what was one of the most rewarding days of my life. I know graduating from TC is going to feel just as, if not more rewarding, and that is in part due to the community here. While I will probably never stop learning and trying to improve, I can say the past two years have taught me so much about what I and others are capable of. It gives me hope, knowing some wonderful, thoughtful people are going out there to make the world a better place. I was scared to take this leap, but so, so glad I did. Thanks to all my teachers, friends, and fellow students who gave so much stimulating conversation and support -- I hope I've been able to do the same, in some way. "Everything will be alright in the end. If it's not alright, it's not the end."
All memories at TC are treasured. There is a great big beautiful tomorrow, for everyone.
All memories at TC are treasured. There is a great big beautiful tomorrow, for everyone.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my parents, friends, and the CMLTD faculty for their continuous support and guidance throughout my journey at Columbia. Congratulations, class of 2024!
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my parents, friends, and the CMLTD faculty for their continuous support and guidance throughout my journey at Columbia. Congratulations, class of 2024!
To My Beloved Motherland, the People's Republic of China.
To My Beloved Motherland, the People's Republic of China.
Savor your moments here; we are meant to embrace the fullness of life. BTW, Life offers a myriad of paths, and each choice you make is perfectly yours to embrace.
Savor your moments here; we are meant to embrace the fullness of life. BTW, Life offers a myriad of paths, and each choice you make is perfectly yours to embrace.
Thank you to my professors and colleagues who empowered me in my own journey as a teacher and researcher.
Thank you to my professors and colleagues who empowered me in my own journey as a teacher and researcher.
Dissertation Title: Proof and Possibility: Emerging Mathematics Conceptions, Self-Efficacy, and Identity in the Stories of Contemporary Black Mathematicians
Congratulations, fellow graduates, and my most heartfelt thanks to all the friends, professors, and wider community members who shared your wisdom, time, and warmth with me throughout this journey. I am so grateful.
Dissertation Title: Proof and Possibility: Emerging Mathematics Conceptions, Self-Efficacy, and Identity in the Stories of Contemporary Black Mathematicians
Congratulations, fellow graduates, and my most heartfelt thanks to all the friends, professors, and wider community members who shared your wisdom, time, and warmth with me throughout this journey. I am so grateful.
Thank you to my parents, family and loved ones for their love, support and encouragement. These two years have broadened my perspective on how art, education and communication can work together to increase literacy. I hope to continue making strides towards a more expansive educational experience.
Thank you to my parents, family and loved ones for their love, support and encouragement. These two years have broadened my perspective on how art, education and communication can work together to increase literacy. I hope to continue making strides towards a more expansive educational experience.
I am immensely grateful for the professional support and mentorship I have received during my time in the Math, Science, and Technology Department. A special thanks to Professor Nathan for his incredible dedication in class. The hands-on constructionism tools and projects we tackled were not only educational but truly exciting, sparking a deep appreciation for the intricacies of our field.
I also extend my heartfelt thanks to Dr. Chang, whose unwavering support for our IP project was invaluable.
As I reflect on the past two years at Teachers College, I am struck by how profoundly this experience has stamped its mark on my life. Meeting and working with you all has been a pivotal part of my journey, for which I am deeply thankful.
I am immensely grateful for the professional support and mentorship I have received during my time in the Math, Science, and Technology Department. A special thanks to Professor Nathan for his incredible dedication in class. The hands-on constructionism tools and projects we tackled were not only educational but truly exciting, sparking a deep appreciation for the intricacies of our field.
I also extend my heartfelt thanks to Dr. Chang, whose unwavering support for our IP project was invaluable.
As I reflect on the past two years at Teachers College, I am struck by how profoundly this experience has stamped its mark on my life. Meeting and working with you all has been a pivotal part of my journey, for which I am deeply thankful.
Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who helped me get to this point!
Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who helped me get to this point!
Project Title: Leveraging Photography for Visual Literacy in NYC's Title 1 Schools
I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the unwavering dedication and resilience shown by my incredible fellow students. Your courage, intentionality, and unwavering spirit have not only shaped my student experience and personal development but inspired me to continue partaking in social change. Thank you for your commitment to engagement and for embracing challenges with bravery. Together, we continue to grow stronger and create a brighter future.
Project Title: Leveraging Photography for Visual Literacy in NYC's Title 1 Schools
I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the unwavering dedication and resilience shown by my incredible fellow students. Your courage, intentionality, and unwavering spirit have not only shaped my student experience and personal development but inspired me to continue partaking in social change. Thank you for your commitment to engagement and for embracing challenges with bravery. Together, we continue to grow stronger and create a brighter future.
Happy Graduation
I am truly grateful for everything I have learned at TC and to all of my professors. Thank you very much!
I'm grateful for this challenging and surprising journey. Learning is lifelong, and I'm thrilled to have explored so many possibilities. Thank you to my mentors, peers, and family for your invaluable support. As I move forward, I'll continue to push boundaries, learn, and grow. Here's to future adventures and successes!
I'm grateful for this challenging and surprising journey. Learning is lifelong, and I'm thrilled to have explored so many possibilities. Thank you to my mentors, peers, and family for your invaluable support. As I move forward, I'll continue to push boundaries, learn, and grow. Here's to future adventures and successes!
Congratulations class of 2024… we did it!
Thank you to my professors and colleagues for supporting my research on using digital maps to tell local stories. I look forward to my next chapter as a Ph.D. student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Coming soon: Dr. Acquisto!
Congratulations class of 2024… we did it!
Thank you to my professors and colleagues for supporting my research on using digital maps to tell local stories. I look forward to my next chapter as a Ph.D. student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Coming soon: Dr. Acquisto!
As I stand on the threshold of graduation from teachers college, I am overwhelmed with a profound sense of gratitude that words alone cannot adequately express. It is with heartfelt sincerity that I extend my deepest thanks to each and every one of you who has supported me on this incredible journey.
My family, my parents, your blessings, love, encouragement, and sacrifices have been the guiding light that illuminated my path. Thank you for being my rock, my cheerleaders, and my constant source of inspiration.
To the esteemed faculty members of Teachers College, you have been the architects of my transformation, shaping me into the educator I am today. Your dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence have not only enriched my academic experience but have also instilled in me a deep passion for lifelong learning. Thank you for your guidance, mentorship, and belief in my potential.
As I prepare to embark on the next chapter of my life as an educator, I carry with me the invaluable lessons, memories, and relationships forged during my time at TC. With your continued support and encouragement, I am confident that I will make a positive impact in the lives of my future students and contribute to the noble profession of teaching.
As I stand on the threshold of graduation from teachers college, I am overwhelmed with a profound sense of gratitude that words alone cannot adequately express. It is with heartfelt sincerity that I extend my deepest thanks to each and every one of you who has supported me on this incredible journey.
My family, my parents, your blessings, love, encouragement, and sacrifices have been the guiding light that illuminated my path. Thank you for being my rock, my cheerleaders, and my constant source of inspiration.
To the esteemed faculty members of Teachers College, you have been the architects of my transformation, shaping me into the educator I am today. Your dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence have not only enriched my academic experience but have also instilled in me a deep passion for lifelong learning. Thank you for your guidance, mentorship, and belief in my potential.
As I prepare to embark on the next chapter of my life as an educator, I carry with me the invaluable lessons, memories, and relationships forged during my time at TC. With your continued support and encouragement, I am confident that I will make a positive impact in the lives of my future students and contribute to the noble profession of teaching.
Thank you CMLTD for being a source of inspiration, knowledge, mentorship and knowledge. Thank you Dr Chang, Dr Kuwata and Dr Lee for your guidance and support throughout my journey here. CMLTD Friends, all the best to your future journey!
Thank you CMLTD for being a source of inspiration, knowledge, mentorship and knowledge. Thank you Dr Chang, Dr Kuwata and Dr Lee for your guidance and support throughout my journey here. CMLTD Friends, all the best to your future journey!
Deciding to pursue a Masters at Teachers College, Columbia University, as a part-time student, full-time employee at an organization and full-time mom, was a significant step for me, but it was one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had. Engaging in the Computing in Education Masters program was an unparalleled educational journey. Interacting with a diverse cohort enriched with a mix of backgrounds and experiences was enlightening. The conversations, readings, and lectures during the program continue to resonate in various facets of my life, whether it's professional settings, academic gatherings, or casual discussions with friends and family.
I am forever grateful to the peers and faculty members whose guidance, support, and new perspectives have made this journey into a profoundly fulfilling experience. Their partnerships have not only broadened my understanding but also empowered me to make meaningful contributions in the field of education with equity always on top of my mind. Thank you Teachers College. Congratulations to everyone!
Deciding to pursue a Masters at Teachers College, Columbia University, as a part-time student, full-time employee at an organization and full-time mom, was a significant step for me, but it was one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had. Engaging in the Computing in Education Masters program was an unparalleled educational journey. Interacting with a diverse cohort enriched with a mix of backgrounds and experiences was enlightening. The conversations, readings, and lectures during the program continue to resonate in various facets of my life, whether it's professional settings, academic gatherings, or casual discussions with friends and family.
I am forever grateful to the peers and faculty members whose guidance, support, and new perspectives have made this journey into a profoundly fulfilling experience. Their partnerships have not only broadened my understanding but also empowered me to make meaningful contributions in the field of education with equity always on top of my mind. Thank you Teachers College. Congratulations to everyone!
Rock On!
Spring blossomed with flowers; Summer whispered with cooling breezes;
Autumn painted the leaves in fiery reds; Winter robed the earth in purest white.
Now, my chapter at TC CMLTD closes. To all who've made this program inviting and challenging, gratitude flows deep within me.
These two years, a precious memory, will be treasured in my heart forever.
As one story ends, another is revealed. New horizons await with open arms. It's time for me to carry on.
Spring blossomed with flowers; Summer whispered with cooling breezes;
Autumn painted the leaves in fiery reds; Winter robed the earth in purest white.
Now, my chapter at TC CMLTD closes. To all who've made this program inviting and challenging, gratitude flows deep within me.
These two years, a precious memory, will be treasured in my heart forever.
As one story ends, another is revealed. New horizons await with open arms. It's time for me to carry on.
The two-year program equipped me with a critical lens on educational technology and inspired me to discover the many ways I can find joy and fulfillment in the edtech field. I am grateful to all my teachers and classmates for their inspiration and kindness. Special thanks to my advisor, Dr. Chang, for her unwavering support and for hosting numerous office hours. I feel truly fortunate to be a part of this community.
The two-year program equipped me with a critical lens on educational technology and inspired me to discover the many ways I can find joy and fulfillment in the edtech field. I am grateful to all my teachers and classmates for their inspiration and kindness. Special thanks to my advisor, Dr. Chang, for her unwavering support and for hosting numerous office hours. I feel truly fortunate to be a part of this community.
As a student at ITM, I learned a lot from the curriculum, as well as the internship experience in New York, and it reinforced my belief that I wanted to pursue a career in EdTech. These two years have been the most important and unique memories of my life.
A big thank you to Prof Joey Lee, Prof Ariel Fleurimond, and Prof Rachel Um for their amazing help in guiding me toward my future doctoral studies. Their mentorship has been instrumental in my academic journey.
As a student at ITM, I learned a lot from the curriculum, as well as the internship experience in New York, and it reinforced my belief that I wanted to pursue a career in EdTech. These two years have been the most important and unique memories of my life.
A big thank you to Prof Joey Lee, Prof Ariel Fleurimond, and Prof Rachel Um for their amazing help in guiding me toward my future doctoral studies. Their mentorship has been instrumental in my academic journey.
It was a unique experience to engage in projects that expanded my knowledge and fostered my personal growth. A huge thanks to everyone who supported me at TC and for being part of my graduation journey. Your support has been invaluable.
It was a unique experience to engage in projects that expanded my knowledge and fostered my personal growth. A huge thanks to everyone who supported me at TC and for being part of my graduation journey. Your support has been invaluable.
Woo-hoo! Congratulations Class of 2024! It has been so hard for the past few years and even now, but hang in there - we will be alright and fine! No matter where you will be after graduating from TC, wish everyone a delighted new journey ahead!
Woo-hoo! Congratulations Class of 2024! It has been so hard for the past few years and even now, but hang in there - we will be alright and fine! No matter where you will be after graduating from TC, wish everyone a delighted new journey ahead!
At this special moment, I am wholeheartedly grateful to Teachers College for providing a precious platform where I could stand on the shoulders of giants and look out over the vast world. This educational journey will forever be etched in my heart. Thank you to every teacher for your dedicated guidance and support, which have equipped me with an exceptional perspective and boundless possibilities. Moving forward, I will continue to carry forward everything I've learned here, courageously advancing into the future.
At this special moment, I am wholeheartedly grateful to Teachers College for providing a precious platform where I could stand on the shoulders of giants and look out over the vast world. This educational journey will forever be etched in my heart. Thank you to every teacher for your dedicated guidance and support, which have equipped me with an exceptional perspective and boundless possibilities. Moving forward, I will continue to carry forward everything I've learned here, courageously advancing into the future.
Thank you to everyone who supported me along the way. Here's to new beginnings and endless possibilities!🎓🎉
You may call me MASTER😎
Thank you to everyone who supported me along the way. Here's to new beginnings and endless possibilities!🎓🎉
You may call me MASTER😎
I thoroughly enjoyed my graduate studies and look forward to a more delightful future. Cheers to all the graduates!
Could not have done this without you all. It takes a village - I’m glad that this was mine.
Could not have done this without you all. It takes a village - I’m glad that this was mine.
I am grateful for the meaningful experiences I've had here. Wish you all the best in the future!
Project Title: Teacher Readiness Matters: Media Education and Workshop for U.S. Secondary Educators to Promote Media Literacy Among Generation Z
Immense thanks to my parents for their unconditional love and support, to my boyfriend Zerui and our beloved cats for always being my emotional pillars, and to all my friends, classmates, and mentors at TC for their invaluable help and guidance. I would also like to thank myself for persevering through tough times. To everyone, remember: don't be too hard on yourselves; just do your best and enjoy every experience along the way. Finally, congratulations to the Class of 2024—we've made it! Dobby is free! :D
Project Title: Teacher Readiness Matters: Media Education and Workshop for U.S. Secondary Educators to Promote Media Literacy Among Generation Z
Immense thanks to my parents for their unconditional love and support, to my boyfriend Zerui and our beloved cats for always being my emotional pillars, and to all my friends, classmates, and mentors at TC for their invaluable help and guidance. I would also like to thank myself for persevering through tough times. To everyone, remember: don't be too hard on yourselves; just do your best and enjoy every experience along the way. Finally, congratulations to the Class of 2024—we've made it! Dobby is free! :D