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Big Beacon Radio Ep. 76: Creating Project-Ready Engineers: An Interview with James Madison University’s Kurt Paterson

Ep. 76 - Creating Project-Ready Engineers: An Interview with James Madison University's Kurt Paterson In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Kurt Paterson, head of the engineering department at James Madison University. Join Kurt and Dave to explore James Madison's program, discuss the importance JMU places on getting students involved in projects early in their academic career, and delve…

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Big Beacon Radio Ep. 66: Reinventing Engineering Education: An Interview with Olin College’s Vincent Manno

Ep. 66 - Reinventing Engineering Education: An Interview with Olin College's Vincent Manno While there is still far to go, there are several pioneering universities around the world who have made enormous strides in the effort to transform engineering education. Olin College is one of those pioneers. In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Vincent Manno, provost and Dean…

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Big Beacon Radio Ep. 65: Closing the Technology Skills Gap: An Interview with John Qualls

Ep. 65 - Closing the Technology Skills Gap: An Interview with John Qualls In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes John Qualls, President of Eleven Fifty Academy, a nonprofit organization focused on closing the nation’s technology skills gap while creating a coding ecosystem that benefits individuals, employers, and communities. Join John and Dave to examine the fallout from high school graduation…

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How To Blow Transformative Change Without Really Trying

Looking to make change in your university or organization? Check out this series of materials created by Big Beacon founder, Dave Goldberg: Lesson 2: How To Blow Transformative Change Without Really Trying   4 Keys to Ineffective Change from David E. Goldberg

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The Emotional Rescue of Education

Looking to make change in your school? Check out this series of materials created by Big Beacon founder, Dave Goldberg: Lesson 1: The Emotional Rescue of Education The Emotional Rescue of Education from David E. Goldberg  

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Big Beacon Radio Ep. 62: Teaching and Learning STEM: A Conversation with Richard Felder and Rebecca Brent

Ep. 62 -Teaching and Learning STEM: A Conversation with Richard Felder and Rebecca Brent In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes Richard Felder and Rebecca Brent, co-authors of 'Teaching and Learning STEM: A Practical Guide'. Drs. Felder and Brent regularly present workshops on effective teaching, mentoring and supporting new faculty members, and faculty development, on campuses and at conferences around…

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Big Beacon Radio Ep. 61: Hacking into Education: An Interview with Hack Space Peru’s Alvaro Concha

Ep. 61 -Hacking into Education: An Interview with Hack Space Peru's Alvaro Concha In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes Alvaro Concha, Founder and President of Hack Space Peru. Hack Space Peru is a non-profit organization that promotes and spreads hacker and maker culture among Peru's youth by organizing various programs and activities at universities and high schools. Join Alvaro…

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UK Workshop: New Models in Engineering Education

Located in the UK or Europe? You might be interested in a workshop happening October 18th the UK called New Models in Engineering Education hosted by the Women's Engineering Society. This free one day workshop will take place in October at the Warwick Manufacturing Centre and will look at the various new models in engineering education that are appealing to a more diverse range…

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