Pi-Sui Hsu knows her mission. “Scientific argumentation is one of the eight essential practices in the Next Generation Science Standards,” says Hsu, a professor in the Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment. “I firmly believe that this practice can produce young
Read moreUNESCO taps Paul Wright to lead forum prior to anti-doping convention in Paris
Sometimes, preventative medicine is the best medicine. Case in point: One day before the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization opens its seventh international convention against doping in sport, UNESCO will host a pre-conference forum on values-based education. Both events, which
Read moreCongratulations to Paul Wright
Paul Wright, NIU’s EC Lane and MN Zimmerman Endowed Professor in Kinesiology and Physical Education, received another university honor this year. Wright was named an NIU Presidential Engagement Professor, which recognizes professors who create and nurture external partnerships for mutual benefit. The professorship
Read moreLaurie Elish-Piper to lead NIU College of Education
(This article originally appeared on NIU Today.) Laurie Elish-Piper, who has served as acting dean of the Northern Illinois University College of Education since 2015, will take over officially July 1. Members of the NIU Board of Trustees endorsed her appointment last
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