It began as a fun, immersive approach to research – but it has become so much more. In this episode, Dr. Todd Rimkus (Professor, Biology & Physical Sciences) talks about his hands-on summer courses in Belize, where Marymount students have been studying sea turtles since 2007. He also explains how his work in Belize expanded […]
Category: Faculty In Focus
Preparing Future Educators to Teach with Technology
When it comes to technology and its impact on education, things are changing every day! Dr. Elizabeth Langran, Professor of Education at Marymount, discusses why it’s important for America’s future educators to be prepared to use the latest technologies in the classroom to boost the learning of their students. We hope you enjoyed today’s “Faculty […]
Games and Case Studies for the Organic Chemistry Classroom
Organic chemistry has long been a notorious course for college students, and one that can be a “make or break” class for certain career paths. Dr. Deana Jaber, who teaches chemistry courses at Marymount, talks about the importance of student research in the field, as well as her work in developing pedagogical tools for teaching […]
Digital Technology to Explore the Built Environment
How is digital technology changing the study of interior design and architecture? Doug Seidler, Associate Professor and Department Chair of Marymount’s Interior Design program, chats about how the areas of lighting, building technology, digital fabrication and more have been modernized over recent years. We hope you enjoyed today’s “Faculty in Focus” conversation! Tune in again soon […]
Maternity Experiences of U.S. Servicewomen
A key topic on the campaign trail in 2020 is paid parental leave. This issue has also been at the heart of Dr. Megan McFarlane’s research in both Women’s and Gender Studies and the U.S. military. In this episode, she explains how she became interested in studying servicewomen’s maternity experiences, the differences between military and […]
Effectively Preparing Students for Careers in Investigations
To break into the criminal justice field, it’s important to not only have internships on your resume but hands-on experience as well. Dr. Amanda Farrell, Assistant Professor in Marymount’s Criminal Justice program, covers the necessary skills for working in criminal investigations, how the field is changing and what she is doing to prepare students for […]
Learning about the Sanctuary Movement through Literature
The U.S. is dealing with an immigration crisis in the present day, but we’re not too far removed from a very similar situation that occurred in the 1980’s. Dr. Leigh Johnson joins us to talk about the Sanctuary Movement, immigration policies and more. The Sanctuary Movement was a religious and political campaign that sought to […]
Exploring Slavery in Antebellum America through Poetry
In this episode of “Faculty in Focus,” Dr. Holly Karapetkova (Professor, Literature & Languages) focuses on her current poetry manuscript project, Planter’s Wife, which uses primary source documents and historical research to explore slavery in antebellum America through the voices of plantation mistresses. Dr. Karapetkova also explains why it’s important to write about slavery in […]
Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Work
“Faculty in Focus” is a new university-produced video series that puts the spotlight on Marymount faculty members, their classes and their impact on students. In these sit-down interviews, faculty discuss their unique approaches to teaching, research and service. We were honored to have Drs. Carl Sachs and Matthew Bakker join us for this inaugural episode. […]