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From First-Generation College Student to Award-Winning Educator
As a first-generation college student, Assistant Professor of English Wendy Eddy knows what it’s like to juggle a family while working towards a degree. She and her husband started taking classes in 1990 at what was then Tulsa Junior College (now ¸Û²Ê¿ª½±).
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Early Fascination with Technology Leads to Career in Cybersecurity
Growing up as the child of a single mother who is deaf, Daniel Smith faced numerous challenges. However, these experiences instilled in him a determination to follow his dreams. "Life was a challenge...
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Cybersecurity
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Transforming Complex Psychological Concepts into Dynamic Learning
Through experiential learning and real-world applications, Dr. Alicia MacKay makes complex psychological concepts more accessible and engaging for students. Her journey from the research field to higher education underscores her dedication to fostering a dynamic learning environment.
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Psychology
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Detours Help Communication Expert Connect with Students
With 35-plus years of teaching community college students, Kirk Brewer believes strong communication skills are crucial for a successful and fulfilling life. His own educational and career journey, marked by various detours, enables him to relate to his students' struggles.
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From Classroom to Stage: Transforming Theatre Education
With more than three decades of experience, Mark Frank teaches students how to captivate audiences and develop into strong performers.
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Theatre
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¸Û²Ê¿ª½± Faculty Add Intensive Research Projects to Psychology Curriculum
Intensive undergraduate research projects are providing ¸Û²Ê¿ª½± students with hands-on experience collecting and analyzing data. Nearly 40 students are participating in the research...
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Psychology
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Engaging Students with Research to Combat Drug-resistant ‘Superbugs’
Associate Professor of Biology involves students in international Tiny Earth research experience.
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Environmental Science & Natural Resources
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A Fourth Generation Educator
Teaching is in her blood. Learn why Emily Quinn enjoys the challenge of helping students gain an appreciation of, if not a love, for math.
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Mathematics
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Computer Guru by Day; Local Musician by Night
A Navy veteran, Dr. Ted Ward teaches Computer Science and Programming at ¸Û²Ê¿ª½±. But on the weekends, you just might find him playing drums in a local band.
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Cybersecurity
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An IT Trailblazer for More Than Three Decades
A pioneer and trailblazer as a woman serving in STEM for more than 30 years, Julie Luscomb wants to inspire students to become future programmers and IT professionals who understand data analytics and artificial intelligence.
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Computer Information Systems