Dr. Thor Gibbins
Thor Gibbins, Associate Professor in Secondary Education and Educational Technology, received the School of Education, Human Ecology, and Sport Studies Scholar of the Year award for his work as co-editor and co-author of a new OER textbook for education students, ReStorying Education in the United States: Critical Perspectives in Public Education.
Sasha R. Ramlal & Dr. Gina Solano
Sasha R. Ramlal (Elementary Education and Reading) and Gina L. Solano (Secondary Education and Educational Technology) have been awarded $10,000 from SUNY’s Innovative Instruction and Technology Grant (IITG) to explore their collaborative research project, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Gamification: Optimizing Learning Experiences of Undergraduate and Graduate Education Majors. This research project will explore the use of AI, with gamification, to develop meaningful learning activities in their classrooms.
Dr. Sarah Portway
The Chancellor's Awards for Excellence are SUNY-wide honors recognizing consistently superior professional achievement. Dr. Portway earned her award by blending her academic expertise with ten years of fashion industry experience to cultivate an adventurous teaching style. Every course she teaches includes high-impact learning practices, such as experiential learning, and discussions about sustainability and social justice. She has also worked extensively with SUNY Oneonta alum and industry leaders beyond campus to offer networking opportunities for students and faculty alike. Dr. Portway is the first Fashion & Textiles faculty at SUNY Oneonta to earn this prestigious award.