Words from Faculty
On behalf of the MST faculty and staff, CONGRATULATIONS!! Can you believe how fast the academic year has flown by! Imagine the first day you came to campus to start your program and take classes and the excitement you felt. I imagine you are feeling the same way right now. Completing your program—whether it took you one year, two years, three years, or a bit longer than that, is a major achievement worth the excitement, celebration, and feelings you are experiencing right now. We look forward to celebrating with you over the next couple of weeks and at the official graduation ceremony. Know that you can come back to campus and experience a new first day again—the first day you come back to visit us as a TC alum! We are so very proud of you! We celebrate you!
View the graduation gallery and celebrate alongside your fellow MST peers who have done amazing work and made valuable contributions to our collective learning as a remarkable department. We know you will continue to do great things to improve the world around you-- you're MST Alum! 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. Please keep in touch; we love hearing from our alumni!
Sincerely,
Felicia Moore Mensah
Chair, Department of Mathematics, Science, and Technology
Congratulations Class of 2023
Project Title: A case study of an innovative assessment design to measure the competence of empathy in Portuguese students of ages 10 and 15 years
Project Title: Constructionism Curriculum Design: Building Culturally Relevant Visual Art Education in Harlem
Thank you TC, and wish everyone has a bright future
Project Title: An Interdisciplinary Poetry Writing Project: A Way to Include English Poetry in Korean High School Literature Class
Project Title: Adventures in Collaborative Biomaterial Exploration
I am truly grateful for the collaboration and inspiration provided by my colleagues and professors in the CMLTD department. Their mentorship and support have been invaluable in my personal and professional growth.
A big thanks to the wonderful TC faculty who have empowered me to grow both in my teaching practice and passion for education research. I'm excited to transform my own classroom through the intersection of research and practice, all while spreading the true joy and gift of teaching.
Project Title: Building Partnership for Tech-enabled Pedagogy Innovation in Higher Education
The TC journey was fruitful and memorable. A super big thank you to all the supportive community members and inspiring faculty. Best of luck and congratulations to the amazing class of 2023!
Project Title: Investigating the Influence of Nonverbal Communication on Student Motivation in online and in-person Education
Dissertation: Exploring the Use of Virtual Reality as a Tool for Connecting Sub-micro and Macroscopic Chemistry Knowledge.
Project Title: NutriScope: An AR application design for promoting better nutrition amongst youths
Project Title: Project 유관순: A Youth Workshop in Asian Futurism
Thank you, CMLTD and MST, for a transformative student experience. As a non-profits administrative professional with an arts background, your courses, research opportunities, and community have truly changed the way I see and interact with everything and everyone around me. Cheers especially to the hard work and care the CMLTD faculty and staff have dedicated to informing and challenging us in what we do, why, and for whom. Here's to better futures, one tech-integrated solution at a time!
Project Title: Reimagine The Learning Design of Professional Development For Public Policy Professionals in Indonesia: Case Study of Think Policy
Project Title: Our Town: An Interactive Guide to Design Thinking
Dissertation: The Effects of Professional Development on Teaching for Conceptual Understanding in Algebra I: An Action Research Study
Project Title: Faculty Training on Designing Accessible Online Learning for Students with Special Needs in Higher Education
It was an enriching and challenging journey while in MST. I am grateful for the experiences and opportunities this program has afforded me, and I am confident that the knowledge and skills I have gained will be of use to me in my future endeavors.
Dissertation: “I found a science family!” Elementary Teachers: Structures and Agency in Vertical Science Professional Learning Community, Moving Beyond Silos
Project Title: What are the best practices for how to use AI-based tools like ChatGPT for more effective personalized learning?
I am incredibly grateful for the time I've spent studying in the MST. It has not only allowed me to make strides in my academic pursuits and acquire valuable knowledge and skills, but it has also empowered me to make significant life decisions and discover my career path. Throughout the past two years, our focus has been on the forefront of AI technology, delving into the ways to effectively merge these advanced technologies with education and societal advancement, ultimately driving human progress forward.
Never wait or hesitate! Love you, Columbia!
Project Title: Magical Girl Kato presents: Conquering Middle School!
I couldn't be where I am today without the wonderful people I met during this program. While I will miss my days at TC, I know know we will all go on to do great things!
Project Title: Media & Me: A digital workbook for parents and young children to engage with media as a tool for promoting diversity and inclusion
Project Title: A Virtual Journey to Wellness
Studying at TC has been a truly wonderful and meaningful experience. I am incredibly grateful to all the faculty and friends who have made it so special. I will miss everyone dearly and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Project Title: Providing accessible learning opportunities for children with disabilities: examining how cultural beliefs foster exclusion in mainstream schools in Argentina
It has been a transformative experience, one I will always cherish.
Congratulations class of 2023 and all the best!
Project Title: Understanding the Branches of Mathematics at the Secondary to College Level
Thank you, Indonesian' government, for the support to experience a high-quality higher education at TC! And thank you to all professors and staff for your hard work in teaching, supporting, and inspiring us in many ways. Congratulations everyone!
You define your own life. Don't let other people write your script.
Project Title: Xiaohongshu's User's Online Advocacy for Women's Issues in China
Project Title: Using Live-streaming Technology to Bridge the School-to-work Gap for Postsecondary Students in China
Project Title: Re-Designing Our Schools: A Constructivist, Intentional, Interdisciplinary, Holistic Approach to Professional Development
Project Title: Design Language Learning App Features for ESL Learners from Educational Perspectives to Improve Effectiveness of English Learning Through Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL).
Project Title: Social-emotional Learning (SEL) in Film Education for Youth in China
Project Title: Transforming into an Effective Science Educator
Project Title: A speech recognition AI application for bringing the science of reading into daily home practices
Congratulations, Class of 2023! I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my family, friends, and the exceptional faculty at TC, who supported me along the journey. These past two years at TC have been nothing short of extraordinary. It has been a privilege to be a part of this remarkable community, and I am forever grateful for the experiences. Thank you for making the experience at TC so special and unforgettable, and I extend my best wishes to everyone for a bright future ahead.
Project Title: Enhancing Employee Engagement in Corporate Training: A Gamification-Based Platform Design Approach
Project Title: Design and Delivery of an Introduction to Personal Finance Online Training for Early Career Employees
Project Title: Gym Folk
Project Title: A Hands-on ConstructioNIST Workshop for Teacher Training
When I look back on my journey at MST, I am filled with gratitude and a sense of accomplishment. TC has played a crucial role in shaping my understanding of the world. Engaging in diverse perspectives and thought-provoking discussions has broadened my horizons, revealing education as a powerful force that knows no boundaries and empowers individuals. This realization has sparked a passion within me to advocate for equitable and inclusive educational opportunities for all. Moreover, the friendships I have forged within the MST community are truly invaluable. I want to thank me friend Bellas and Chelsey who also graduated from MST from supporting me through the ups and downs.
The future is ahead. We're the best. Thank to my family, thank to my friends, thank you to the people I love and love me. Everyone's support is my motivation. We did it. Happy graduation. 请继续保持那一份热爱,那一份冲动,去奔赴下一场山河花海!未来可期! 毕业快乐!
Project Title: Analysis of Alternative Mathematics Instruction Method and Curriculum Design with Inspiration from COVID
Project Title: Design: A job-seeking app for Chinese college students
Project Title: How Could We Use Assistive Technology to Enhance the Proprioception of Professional Athletes, Support Their Rehab, and Prevent Potential Injury?
Project Title: Y.A.S. --- App for learning English slang
Project Title: Towards a Design Framework that Facilitates Collaborative Learning through Digital Technologies
I will never forget the way Professor Kuwata always asks in class: "Why is that important?", "Why do you think it matters?". Beyond all the learning theories and frameworks, my biggest takeaway from my two-and-half-year journey at TC is that "asking the right questions will lead to the right answer." I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the faculty at TC who have helped me discover what has become my guiding principle in life, as I will always try to ask the "right" question that matters.
Wish all my fellow graduates the best of luck in discovering what you are truly passionate about, and may we all make a meaningful impact in this world by applying what we have learned here at TC.