Emma Schoenfelner

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Betty Gronneberg, founder of uCodeGirl, a non-profit organization that offers a pathway to technology careers for teen girls by tapping into their curiosity, skills and potential. With various enrichment programs and STEM mentorship initiative, uCodeGirl makes technology interesting, relevant and age-appropriate. Also, as a recipient of the prestigious Bush Foundation Leadership…

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Catelijne Coopmans, a newly trained Co-Active coach and former Director of Studies at Tembusu College, a residential college at the National University of Singapore. She is currently preparing to transition from her full-time job at Tembusu to a more freelance existence, combining research and writing with work as an independent coach.…

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Alison Wood, Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering at Olin College. Alison is a distinguished researcher in the fields of both water and sanitation, as well as sustainability solutions, using interdisciplinary approaches. Join Alison and Dave as they discuss the use of a process-based approach to teach environmental engineering, delve into science…

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Geoffrey Herman, Teaching Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. For the past four years, Geoffrey has worked with the Illinois Foundry for Innovation in Engineering Education (iFoundry), which was co-founded in 2007 by our very own Dave Goldberg. Join Geoffrey and Dave as they explore…

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Dr. Stephen Jones—success guru, speaker and workshop presenter offering positive solutions for corporations, K12 schools and colleges. Author of the "Seven Secrets of How to Study", "The Parent’s Ultimate Education Guide" and "The Ultimate Scholarship Guide", Stephen inspires and teaches professionals and students of all ages how to successfully reach their…

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Georgetown University School of Medicine professor, Dr. Margaret Cary, and Georgetown medical student, Jack Penner. Together they have built a program for medical students that pairs them with executive coaches in their undergraduate and graduate medical education to encourage medical students to become compassionate caregivers and healthcare leaders. Join Margaret, Jack,…

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Allen Downey, professor of Computer Science at Olin College. Through his work at Olin, Allen has been presented with unique opportunities to develop new curricular materials and influence engineering education: such as introducing modeling and simulation early in the curriculum and applying it throughout, and taking computational approaches to topics that…

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Yevgeniya Zastavker, associate professor of physics at Olin College. Through her work at Olin, Yevgeniya focuses on creating curricular and pedagogical structures as well as academic cultures that facilitate students' interests, motivation, and desire to persist as learners. Dr. Zastavker's work also places emphasis on the issues of women and minorities…

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by University of Colorado Denver professor, Katherine Goodman. In 2015, Katherine earned her PhD with her dissertation entitled: "The Transformative Experience in Engineering Education." Join Katherine and Dave as they explore transformative learning in engineering students through motivated use, expanded perception, and affective value, as well as examine how to re-engage science…