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Priorities:Alabama A&M University Faculty Projects

2024-04-04T18:28:30Z

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=Project Name: The Good, The Great, and the Not So Ugly: Changing the Narrative on Teaching and Teacher Preparation.=
''Project by Faculty Innovation Fellows Candidate [[Faculty Champion:Dr. Samantha Strachan|Dr. Samantha Strachan]]''

===Why is this project important to you, your department, & your Fellows?===
The nation has been facing and continues to face a critical teacher shortage. Faculty members in the Department of Teacher Education and Leadership work tirelessly to recruit and retain students to become teachers. Unfortunately, positive perceptions of the profession have waned and there are sometimes misconceptions regarding how teachers are trained. This project will focus on challenging and changing the current narrative on teaching and teacher preparation.

===Description===
Currently, there are a lot of misconceptions about teacher preparation/training and the teaching profession. Due to these misconceptions, college students are sometimes discouraged from pursuing teaching as a profession. My project will focus on exposing key personnel to truths about teacher training and the profession as a whole. While our department (Teacher Education and Leadership) works to actively recruit and retain students in education, there is currently not an initiative focused on changing the narrative regarding teaching with key stakeholders on campus and in the wider community. This project will potentially serve as a vehicle for transforming how others see teaching.

===Stakeholders served===

*Advisors in Alabama A&M University’s Freshman Academy
*Undergraduate and Graduate Students
*University Recruiters

===Key Milestones===

*December 2023: Select Advisory Team
*January 2024: Convene Team to Discuss Approach to Changing the Narrative
*March/April 2024: Meet with Education Advisor in Freshman Academy with a focus on Teacher Preparation and Teaching as a Profession
*June 2024: Work with Advisory Team to develop a Campaign that Targets Undergraduate and Graduate Students regarding the Teaching Profession
*September 2024: Run Campaign
*December 2024: Review Impact of Campaign
*March 2025: Meet with Advisory Team about Scaling Up Campaign

===An Innovation Portfolio===

*Presentation slides, evidence of campaign approaches, photos, minutes from advisory board meetings etc.

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User:Samantha.strachan

2023-10-30T18:01:04Z

Samantha.strachan:

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Dr. Samantha L. Strachan serves as Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Secondary Education at Alabama A&M University in Normal, Alabama. She has an earned doctorate in Science Education from Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD), a Master of Secondary Education (Biology) degree from Alabama A&M University (Normal, AL), and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Mount Allison University (New Brunswick, Canada).

Prior to becoming a faculty member at Alabama A&M University, Dr. Strachan served as a science education research assistant where she conducted research focused on improving how urban students, particularly those of African descent, are taught science. As a teacher educator, she has served as a faculty representative for NASA’s MSI TEN Network and a faculty mentor for NASA’s MUREP Educator Institutes. She is a certified AMSTI (Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative) trainer for pre-service educators, and has sat on the Board of the Alabama Science Teachers Association (ASTA).

Dr. Strachan’s current research is focused on improving African American males’ participation in the teaching profession. Her work also focuses on pedagogical practices in science classrooms. In addition to publishing her work, she serves as Project Director of the M.AL.E. (Males for Alabama Education) Initiative, a state-sponsored program, and as co-Principal Investigator on a grant funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). She has presented her research, both nationally and internationally, at several professional education conferences. She is two-time Jhumki Basu Scholar, a 2018 Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) Clinical Fellow, and the 2019 recipient of Alabama A&M University’s Excellence in Faculty Advising/Mentoring award.

User:Samantha.strachan

2023-10-27T00:34:00Z

Samantha.strachan:

[[File:Dr. S. Strachan Photo.jpg|thumb]]

Dr. Samantha L. Strachan serves as Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Secondary Education. She has an earned doctorate in Science Education from Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD), a Master of Secondary Education (Biology) degree from Alabama A&M University (Normal, AL), and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Mount Allison University (New Brunswick, Canada).

Prior to becoming a faculty member at Alabama A&M University, Dr. Strachan served as a science education research assistant where she conducted research focused on improving how urban students, particularly those of African descent, are taught science. As a teacher educator, she has served as a faculty representative for NASA’s MSI TEN Network and a faculty mentor for NASA’s MUREP Educator Institutes. She is a certified AMSTI (Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative) trainer for pre-service educators, and has sat on the Board of the Alabama Science Teachers Association (ASTA).

Dr. Strachan’s current research is focused on improving African American males’ participation in the teaching profession. Her work also focuses on pedagogical practices in science classrooms. In addition to publishing her work, she serves as Project Director of the M.AL.E. (Males for Alabama Education) Initiative, a state-sponsored program, and as co-Principal Investigator on a grant funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). She has presented her research, both nationally and internationally, at several professional education conferences. She is two-time Jhumki Basu Scholar, a 2018 Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) Clinical Fellow, and the 2019 recipient of Alabama A&M University’s Excellence in Faculty Advising/Mentoring award.

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2023-10-27T00:33:41Z

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2023-10-27T00:29:35Z

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Dr. Samantha L. Strachan serves as Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Secondary Education. She has an earned doctorate in Science Education from Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD), a Master of Secondary Education (Biology) degree from Alabama A&M University (Normal, AL), and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Mount Allison University (New Brunswick, Canada).

Prior to becoming a faculty member at Alabama A&M University, Dr. Strachan served as a science education research assistant where she conducted research focused on improving how urban students, particularly those of African descent, are taught science. As a teacher educator, she has served as a faculty representative for NASA’s MSI TEN Network and a faculty mentor for NASA’s MUREP Educator Institutes. She is a certified AMSTI (Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative) trainer for pre-service educators, and has sat on the Board of the Alabama Science Teachers Association (ASTA).

Dr. Strachan’s current research is focused on improving African American males’ participation in the teaching profession. Her work also focuses on pedagogical practices in science classrooms. In addition to publishing her work, she serves as Project Director of the M.AL.E. (Males for Alabama Education) Initiative, a state-sponsored program, and as co-Principal Investigator on a grant funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). She has presented her research, both nationally and internationally, at several professional education conferences. She is two-time Jhumki Basu Scholar, a 2018 Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) Clinical Fellow, and the 2019 recipient of Alabama A&M University’s Excellence in Faculty Advising/Mentoring award.

School:Alabama A&M University

2023-10-18T00:52:57Z

Samantha.strachan:

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University provides more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs and concentrations, a diverse international faculty, 50 plus student organizations, and an extensive alumni network comprised of politicians, educators, entrepreneurs, doctors, lawyers, engineers, scientists, authors, artist, and more, many of whom are change agents on the local, national and international stage.

Alabama A&M University offers students the opportunity to take courses related to innovation and entrepreneurship. They can be found in the Business department as well as the Engineering and Technology departments. They offer courses on programming, computer-based design, small business management, etc. Outside of the classroom, there is plenty of opportunity to develop these skills further. Organizations like Thurgood Marshall College Fund partners with AAMU and other HBCUs on innovation challenges and pitch competitions.

Alabama A&M University has a faculty dedicated to innovative thinking. The library staff established a makerspace and 3D printer laboratory that is accessible to all enrolled students. This space encourages students to continuously develop their innovation and entrepreneurship skills as it promotes creativity. Faculty in the College of Business also promote this through their ELO office. They developed a program that allows students to be business consultants for Boeing, called the BOE-FLEX program.

Alabama A&M has offered several opportunities for students. In the startup venture space, the university has an organization that will come in and help a newly made business. The organization also helps students learn and build their new business. In the TRU fund, a group of experienced entrepreneurs are able and ready to help those who have just started their entrepreneurship journey. The RISE program is a group who works to secure government contracts for research and development. This not only includes aerospace and engineering, but also production and industry work. The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs promotes and facilitates externally funded broad concept research and associated training growth in research.

Alabama A&M University is located in Huntsville, AL, which is one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Alabama. With growth, comes innovation and new experiences. Alabama A&M has partnered with many local government agencies to get students involved with companies such as MB Solutions, Redstone Arsenal, Northrop and Grumman, and Alabama Power. Many of these companies pride themselves on their innovation due to the fast growing population in Huntsville. The university creates a direct pipeline to organizations like this by providing a quality education to those interested in the field and giving them a step in the right direction.

Alabama A&M University offers innovation and entrepreneurship development through several startup programs. Specifically, these are enacted by the department of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation. Most recently, Alabama A&M has partnered with Alabama Collective that has launched Innovate HBCU Experience. This program was launched to enhance innovation and entrepreneurship in HBCUs in Alabama. This program implements policies that support innovation while encouraging minority tech talent and entrepreneurs.

[https://www.aamu.edu/about/ Click here to learn more about the A&M.]

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2023-10-03T01:05:17Z

Samantha.strachan: Dr. Samantha L. Strachan serves as Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Secondary Education. She has an earned doctorate in Science Education from Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD), a Master of Secondary Education (Biology) degree from Alabama A&M University (Normal, AL), and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Mount Allison University (New Brunswick, Canada). Prior to becoming a faculty member at Alabama A&M University, Dr. Strachan served as a science education re...

== Summary ==
Dr. Samantha L. Strachan serves as Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Secondary Education. She has an earned doctorate in Science Education from Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD), a Master of Secondary Education (Biology) degree from Alabama A&M University (Normal, AL), and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Mount Allison University (New Brunswick, Canada).

Prior to becoming a faculty member at Alabama A&M University, Dr. Strachan served as a science education research assistant where she conducted research focused on improving how urban students, particularly those of African descent, are taught science. As a teacher educator, she has served as a faculty representative for NASA’s MSI TEN Network and a faculty mentor for NASA’s MUREP Educator Institutes. She is a certified AMSTI (Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative) trainer for pre-service educators, and has sat on the Board of the Alabama Science Teachers Association (ASTA).

Dr. Strachan’s current research is focused on improving African American males’ participation in the teaching profession. Her work also focuses on pedagogical practices in science classrooms. In addition to publishing her work, she serves as Project Director of the M.AL.E. (Males for Alabama Education) Initiative, a state-sponsored program, and as co-Principal Investigator on a grant funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). She has presented her research, both nationally and internationally, at several professional education conferences. She is two-time Jhumki Basu Scholar, a 2018 Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) Clinical Fellow, and the 2019 recipient of Alabama A&M University’s Excellence in Faculty Advising/Mentoring award.