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While the precipitating event in our financial crisis was the extensive investment of banks in loans that were unlikely to be repaid and were poorly secured, the problems go much deeper. Several major factors need to be considered. First, ubiquitous communications have made it possible for virtually any place in the world to produce any product and most services. This means that at every le...
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Jennifer Cartier receives chancellor's distinguished teaching award
Story originally from the University Times Winners of the 2009 chancellor’s awards for distinguished teaching and distinguished research have been announced. Distinguished teaching award winners include Jennifer Cartier , assistant professor, Department of Instruction and Learning , School of Education. Each faculty honoree will receive a $2,000 cash prize. In addition, each teachin...
Faculty and Student Presentations for AERA, NCME, and APS
Numerous School of Education faculty members will be presenting at the 2009 American Educational Research Association (AEAR) and National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) conferences....
Inaugural Recipient Selected for The Laughlin Endowned Fund in Education
Brian Wargo, a doctoral student in Science Education is the inaugural recipient of the Laughlin Endowed Fund in Education. A science teacher in the Freedom Area School District he has taken a yearlong sabbatical to complete his doctoral degree. The Laughlin Endowed Fund was created by Pitt Trustee Terry Laughlin (KGSB '81) because he is passionate about teaching and wants to bring abou...
