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Laura Brown (Secondary Education English), Victoria Hayes (Curriculum & Instruction), and Sharmain van Blommestein (Women's & Gender Studies, English/Communication) were selected as recipients of the Favorite Professor Awards during Potsdam Appreciation Week (PAW), an event sponsored by Emerging Leaders.
On Tuesday (11/4), students were able to vote for their favorite professor by department, send a faculty member an appreciation note to be printed in The Racquette, and sign a departmental thank you banner.
The goal of PAW is two-fold according to Ruth Policella, to raise money for the annual student gift to the College and to promote Potsdam pride!
Next time you see Laura Brown, Victoria Hayes, or Sharmain van Blommestein, be sure to tell them thank you for everything they do and congratulations!
Faculty and students are appreciated during one week on campus, but we also would like to recognize the graduate students that attended the STANYS conference recently! Those students returned with stories, connections, and goals for their future classrooms. Read more of their story on page seven!
The Center for Graduate Studies is very proud of the faculty and students of Potsdam campus. Keep up the great work everyone!
Inside This Issue
Upcoming Events P.2 Meet Nate P.4
Meet Angela P.5 CSR Travel Grant P.6
STANYS Conference P.7
The Upcoming Program Spotlight will be featuring the MSED Educational Technology Specialist program on Thursday, December 4th from 6:00-8:00 pm in Satterlee Hall Room 300.
This is a great opportunity for students who have an interest in or would like to learn more about the program and what someone in the field does. It is also a great opportunity to network!
Interested students can register for the event on Eventbrite by going to the following link:
http://goo.gl/kAXkgW
If anyone has any questions, feel free to email Kyle Fennell at [email protected]
Hope to see you there!
Program Spotlight!
Graduate Studies Connections A Newsletter from the Center for Graduate Studies
November 21, 2014 | Fall 2014
Congratulations Faculty and Students!
The Center for Graduate Studies and others prepare for road clean up for Make a Difference Day on October 25.
Calendar of Events/Important Dates
Academic Calendar or Deadlines
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All professional development details
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detail on our website at Eventbrite!
October 7: Preparing a Successful IRB
Proposal and Thesis Writing Tips
October 8: Lunchtime Roundtable:
Preparing for Teacher Certification Exam
October 22: Lunchtime Roundtable:
Preparing for Teacher certification Exam
October 23: Center for Graduate Studies
Lunch & Learn
October 25: Make a Difference Day
October 28: Last Day to Withdraw from
a Class or Elect the S/U Grading Option
November 12: Lunchtime Roundtable:
Preparing for Teacher Certification Exam
November 13: Bowling Night!
December 4: Program Spotlight: Educa-
tional Technology Specialist
December 12: Last Day of Classes
December 15: Final Exams Begin
December 22: Home for the Holidays
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Career Planning is Here to Help! Career Planning offers many programs to help students prepare for life during and after college.
This semester, Career Planning is currently holding dates for career/major explorations, resume building, and
job search workshops. Workshops will be held in 206 Sisson Hall. Make sure to register for the workshops at
[email protected] or by calling 267-2344. The dates and times of the events are below. After attending a
workshop, be sure to meet with a professional staff member to continue your exploration or resume building!
Resume Workshop
Date Time
Monday, Sept. 15 9:00
Thursday, Sept. 18 3:00
Monday, Sept. 22 10:00
Thursday, Sept. 25 2:00
Monday, Sept. 29 11:00
Thursday, Oct. 2 1:00
Monday, Oct. 6 3:00
Thursday, Oct. 9 9:00
Wednesday, Oct. 15 1:00
Thursday, Oct. 16 10:00
Monday, Oct. 20 9:00
Thursday, Oct. 23 11:00
Monday, Oct. 27 10:00
Thursday, Oct. 30 3:00
Wednesday, Nov. 5 9:00
Thursday, Nov. 6 2:00
Monday, Nov. 10 3:00
Thursday, Nov. 13 1:00
Monday, Nov. 17 2:00
Thursday, Nov. 20 9:00
Monday, Nov. 24 1:00
Thursday, Dec. 4 10:00
Monday, Dec. 8 10:00
Career/Major Exploration
Time Date
Monday, Sept. 29 9:00
Tuesday, Oct. 7 10:00
Friday, Oct. 17 1:00
Tuesday, Oct. 21 11:00
Thursday, Oct. 30 10:00
Monday, Nov. 3 2:00
Thursday, Nov. 13 3:00
Friday, Nov. 21 2:00
Monday, Dec. 1 1:00
Wednesday, Dec. 10 11:00
Job Search
Date Time
Tuesday, Sept. 16 9:00
Tuesday, Sept. 23 10:00
Tuesday, Sept. 30 11:00
Tuesday, Oct. 7 1:00
Wednesday, Oct. 15 9:00
Tuesday, Oct. 28 9:00
Tuesday, Nov. 4 10:00
Wednesday, Nov. 12 9:00
Tuesday, Nov. 18 1:00
Tuesday, Dec. 2 2:00
Tuesday, Dec. 9 3:00
Nate Turcotte is in his last year, first semester of the Educational Technology program; he’ll be
finishing up in May. Also a Potsdam alumni, Nate transferred as a sophomore to study
secondary math education. He loved Potsdam so much that he decided to stick around for grad
school! After he finishes here, Nate wants to pursue his PhD, then he would like to continue
with research in education tech or the history/philosophy of education, or he would like to
teach at the college level.
Nate also participates in the Graduate Advantage Program in the Math Department. He spends the majority
of his time in the math lab working with students who have trouble with their math homework. He kept his eye
open for available assistantships when first applying for grad school and saw the e-mail about this new program.
Being familiar with the math department, Nate applied for the position focused in the math department first. Nate is
looking for PhD programs, and hopes that having this position on the resume will help him out a bit.
Nate graduated high school and went to Indiana Wesleyan University. Originally from Plattsburgh, he would
drive 12 ½ hours away and soon realized he wanted to be closer to home. Nate then looked into many schools
including Potsdam because he went to a basketball camp there as a child. Nate went to meet with his adviser and,
while waiting, picked up a magazine focused on math. According to the magazine, the best undergrad math program
was at Potsdam, and so Nate figured Potsdam was where he should go.
The atmosphere at Potsdam is Nate’s favorite thing about being a student here.
“It’s a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere that I love,” said Nate.
He also likes the fact that Potsdam has made a name for itself. The small college is very well known for the
education program and Nate really appreciates that.
He recommends that prospective grad students really look into assistantships at colleges.
“They definitely help pay for grad school, and there are a lot of scholarship opportunities too that students
should take advantage of. I received one last year – a diversity scholarship – and I really didn’t think I would get it,
but I applied anyway,” Nate said.
Meet Nate Turcotte!
Click here to read Dr. Ronald Bretsch’s article about the progress of
the past thirty years that he witnessed in Ireland during his 2013
visit there.
Meet Our Graduate Assistant Angie Ward! Angie Ward is in her second semester of her first year of the Literacy Specialist
program here at Potsdam. She wants to be a reading teacher for children between
pre-k and sixth grade who struggle with reading because she also was a struggling
reader in elementary school. Luckily, Angie received plenty of help from great
teachers. Now, she wants to do the same thing that those teachers did for her; she
describes it as a giving back of sorts. After finishing up here, Angie hopes to find a job
in the area.
Angie works in the Sheard Literacy Center as a Graduate Assistant. She spends her
time in the literacy center working closely with the mentoring program. Three local
area schools send children from pre-k through eighth grade to the Potsdam campus
Mondays through Thursdays for the education majors to mentor. Angie helps make sure the children get off
the bus safely, teaches the mentors about how to be mentors, as well as, prepares them for blocks and
student teaching. She also helps expose the undergrad students to the Ed TPA format so that they can have
practice making detailed objectives, work on classroom management, and practice positive reinforcement.
This position helps Angie develop her skills as a leader and enhances her ability as an educator, and she loves
being in the Literacy Center.
While completing her undergrad here as a childhood/early childhood education major, Angie worked
at the Sheard Literacy Center through work study, and when she heard about the assistantship at the Literacy
Center, she quickly applied. Angie chose Potsdam because it is close to home for her and she has a feeling of
home and safety here.
“Potsdam is a very comforting place to be, and the education program here is awesome,” said Angie.
Angie really loves how open Potsdam is to offering new opportunities to students, “For myself, I had so
many chances to be in schools and other amazing things that I’ve never done before!”
She highly recommends that students talk to people in the program they are interested in because
that’s how you learn more about the programs, as well as develop networks. Angie also urges students to try
for any chance you can for any positions they offer because they provide a lot of opportunities. Finally, she
hopes prospective students will really check out the Potsdam campus.
“They should just come to Potsdam! The small programs are really great, especially for really
connecting to people, so give Potsdam a shot!”
Participate in a Spring 2015 course to learn about Australia! Travel to Australia to gain a unique insight into the
life of Australians through first hand experiences, participate in coastal activities, participate in Outback activi-
ties, participate in Metropolitan activities, participate in Cultural Activities, and much more!
The program cost is $6000, which includes: airfare/ground transportation, entrance to attractions, some
meals, and all accommodations. There are scholarships available for students who are interested. If you would
like more information, contact Nicole Feml at [email protected].
Do you want to study abroad in Australia this summer?
New Travel Grant for Grad Students!
The Center for Student Research has a new Graduate Student Travel Grant and also host workshops for
graduate students as well as undergrad.
The Center for Student Research (CSR) has a new Graduate Student Travel Grant to help support
students travel for their research projects. The Center for Student Research expects all of their students to
engage in research projects at some point during their college career, especially graduate students.
Historically, the Center used to be the Center for Undergraduate Research but they recently changed
that so they could include all students. The center works on helping students start and complete research
projects that vary in disciplines from art to science, and everything in between. Some students don’t necessarily
do research through the Center. Students who work on honors theses or other research outside of the center
are still welcome to come in for advice on how to start and what the next steps are in their research.
The new grant allows students to travel to conferences or other
research related areas. The grant awards up to $500, which can be used for
registration payment, hotel payment, air fare, or any other needs to help
students succeed in their research. The only requirement for the grant,
however, is that students must provide proof of how they are involved in
the conference. Students can’t just go to the conferences and enjoy the
show; they must be presenting, be on a panel, or be
involved in some form.
Recently, Christina Wahl, a graduate student in math, was awarded a Graduate Student Travel Grant.
Last semester, Christina worked with a professor on her research project “Uniquely Bipancyclic Graphs,” and
now they are presenting their research at the Midwest Conference on Combinatorics and Combinatorial
Computing (MCCCC) in Las Vegas.
The Center for Student Research also hosts workshops in regards
to research. One program, “Getting Started,” helps students learn what
research is and what opportunities there are on campus to do research.
Students also learn how to find mentors and all the other basics of starting
a research project. The next workshop students can participate in is
“Developing Research Skills.” In this program, students learn a variety of
research skills such as how to write a research question and the ethics and
writing of research. This
workshop in particular is very beneficial to graduate students that do not have a research methods course in
their schedules.
The Center for Graduate Studies also offers Professional Development funding, similar
to these research grants. Applications are found in the Center for Graduate Studies
office in Satterlee Hall 238. Feel free to pick up an application if you need help funding
your research project!
The Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS) is New York’s oldest and most respected professional organization of science educators. Their mission is to promote excellence in science education and work with educators and communities to provide opportunities for all students to participate in and learn science. We believe in student-centered education that excites and invites participation by all students. With the help of Building a Presence (BaP), STANYS holds a conference to bring together teachers of science, K-16, and keep them informed about professional development in their region, the state, and nationally. The STANYS Conference this year was held between November 1st and 4th.
Attendees of the conference are allowed to register for up to 10 workshops of their choice. They are also allowed to sign up for the Saturday special events. The Conference features two major speakers; the Keynote Address opens the Conference, and the Fellows Address follows the presentation of individuals receiving the highest honor that STANYS bestows. Conference badges will admit attendees into their workshop sessions, Conference events, and the Exhibition Hall. This year, Andrea Gauthier attended the conference, and now has more resources and knowledge about the sciences and teaching. “Some of the workshops I attended had me witnessing chemistry-based magic, investigating a crime scene and even making cotton candy!” says Andrea. “I enjoyed that the sessions were hands on, engaging, and most importantly set up in a way I could picture myself replicating these lessons.” Andrea came home with several new textbooks, lab kits, handouts, and various other items that she can refer to during her studies at Potsdam, and these resources will last into her first years of teaching. The Conference also provides students a time to network with other students, teachers, and members of STANYS. Andrea sat at different tables in each workshop she was in so she was able to ask teachers questions about their experience in their classrooms—what works and what doesn’t. She also attended a workshop called Pre-Service Teachers Seminar in which she was able to ask more questions and hear about what the next few years will entail. “This conference kick-started my teaching career in terms of science education, and I look forward to implementing what I learned at STANYS in my future classroom. All in all, I had an extremely positive experience. I look forward to attending STANYS again next year!”
Grad Students Attend STANYS Conference
Alyssa Navillio (our BA/MST student) and teachers from Colton-Pierrepont Central School.
Our MST students "playing" with a tarantula at the Wards
Exhibitor Booth!
School of Education & Professional Studies
Teacher Preparation Scholarships & Awards Are you an education major looking for some help? The School of Education & Professional Studies is offering scholarships
to returning graduate students in the area of education for the Fall2015/Spring2016 academic year! Applications are available in
the School of Education & Professional Studies, Center for Graduate Studies (Satterlee Hall 238) or Satterlee Hall 112. These
applications can be returned to Satterlee Hall 238 or Satterlee Hall 112. Only completed application packages will be considered.
The application deadline is February 13, 2015.
A few that might stand out to our graduate students are the Cheryl & Lance Evans—Cummings ‘83 Scholarship, the
Michele Christy Memorial Scholarship, the Dorothy B. Carpenter ‘34 Memorial Scholarship, the Krista Fordham ‘08 Masters in
Education Scholarship, and the Carol Clements Scholarship.
Keep your eyes open for posters promoting the total list of scholarships and stop by the Education & Professional Studies
office with any questions you may have.
Applications for the Spring allocation of Graduate Opportunity
Program and Graduate Diversity Fellowship funding is due by Friday,
December 5th. For any student who received funding for the fall semes-
ter, you will be required to complete the one page form requesting or
applying for a spring allocation. If you have not applied in the past and
would like to, you may be eligible for funding!
To learn more about these programs, and to download an
application, visit http://www.potsdam.edu/current/GradStudies/
currentstudents/index.cfm
If you have any questions about either scholarship programs,
please do not hesitate to contact Josh LaFave in the Center for Graduate
Studies in person, or by email at [email protected]
Center for Graduate Studies Scholarships
The 2015 Learning and Research Fair is Coming
Mark your calendars! The 2015 Learning and Research Fair will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2015,
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Barrington Student Union, and Nancy Dodge Reyome, Director of
Research and Sponsored Programs, invites students and faculty to participate and attend.
Since its inception over 20 years ago, the Learning and Research Fair has been a wonderful
opportunity for faculty, staff and students to share their research, teaching/learning innovations, creative
efforts, and scholarly achievements. Come to the Fair to get to know your colleagues and students better,
to learn about and celebrate their scholarly contributions and accomplishments, to share your knowledge
and expertise, and to suggest possible new projects and future collaborations.
Student presenters at the Fair will be able to compete for awards administered by the Center for
student Research. Further information about those awards will be forthcoming in the early spring
semester. Please take note of the short questionnaire at the bottom of our Registration Form regarding
these awards.
For those who will present projects at the Fair, The Learning & Research Fair 2015 Registration
Form is posted under “Learning and Research Fair” on the Research and Sponsored Programs Office Home
Page. The link is: http://www.potsdam.edu/faculty/research/rspo/upload/2015FairRegForm.pdf. Please
print, fill out, and return the form via email or mail to Kathy Chapman in the Research and Sponsored
Program Office 204 Raymond Hall no later than Friday, February 6, 2015 so that adequate preparations can
be made.
Please submit a separate form for each topic to be presented. If you are not yet sure as to the
precise nature of your project or your support needs, please return the form anyway, letting the Research
and Sponsored Programs office know you will participate and filling in whatever information you can. They
will get back to you mid-February to follow up and request your project abstract.
As mentioned above, be sure to put the Fair on your class calendar for next semester. This year, as
appropriate, faculty should try to schedule class events and assignments around Fair activities, and bring
classes to the Fair whenever possible! Hope to see you at the Fair!
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