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New study establishes VR’s potential for helping autistic people navigate the world

A new study from associate professor Matthew Schmidt provides a foundation for using virtual reality and artificial intelligence to help autistic people better navigate the world.

Associate professor receives 2024 Young Investigator Award from SfNC

Denis Dumas, an associate professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, received the award for his work in the field of gifted and creative education.

Pathway to high-quality support for children with disabilities

Funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, the Pathway Project is a five-year grant led by associate professor Rebecca Lieberman-Betz.

$1.8 million grant to improve post-concussion driving safety

Funded by NIH and led by associate professor Julianne Schmidt, the study will provide recommendations for when individuals with concussions are safe to drive again.

Alumnus featured in Autism Parenting Magazine

Benjamin Boudreaux (Ph.D. ’22), an alumnus of the College's doctoral program in kinesiology, was profiled in Autism Parenting Magazine for promoting living a healthy lifestyle with autism and type 1 diabetes.

Faculty member, Clarke County students reconnect on campus

Elementary education majors in the College first met clinical associate professor Morgan Faison through school district programs centered on teaching.

Assistant professor receives $1.7 million award from U.S. Department of State

Giovanni Dazzo, an assistant professor in the Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy, received the award for his research project, “Promoting Rights-Based Evaluation (PRE).”

Using mixed-reality simulations in the classroom

Students can gain experience when a practicum setting is not available, or practice what they’ve learned before going into a school setting, through the use of a simulation tool.

School counselors report prevalence of vaping, gaming issues among adolescents

According to a new study by associate professor Amanda Giordano, most high school counselors report a lack of formalized training in vaping and internet gaming.

College alumna, Aderhold relative visits children’s literature class

Pam Aderholt Morris (B.S.Ed. ’79) graduated with a degree in early childhood education and taught for more than 30 years.
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