http://www.buffalo.edu/news/list-page.html?key=d-education en-US Copyright 2008, University at Buffalo 2008-05-17T10:21:05-04:00 apage@buffalo.edu apage@buffalo.edu http://www.buffalo.edu/news/9365 The University at Buffalo will conduct a mathematics and science summer camp in August for 50 high-achieving eighth graders in the Buffalo Public Schools, funded through a $100,984 grant from the New York State Education Department's Excelsior Scholars Program. 2008-05-05T00:00:00-04:00 93650009 http://www.buffalo.edu/news/9340 A user-friendly and interactive digital library featuring the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society's archival collection of works of renowned architects E.B. Green and William S. Wicks is the latest creation of a University at Buffalo's Library and Information Studies course with a proven track record of providing international access to Western New York research material. 2008-04-28T00:00:00-04:00 93400009 http://www.buffalo.edu/news/9253 Teacher Julianne Chamberlin's eighth-grade physical science class is as fun as it is informative. For proof, just check her Web site. Chamberlin has adopted educational methods developed by Randy Yerrick, professor and associate dean of educational technology in the University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education. Using examples of effective teaching known as "inquiry learning" as a kind of cyberspace lesson plan, Yerrick has merged proven classroom methods with state-of-the-art technology, including podcasting, movie-making and digital photography. 2008-03-26T00:00:00-04:00 92530009 http://www.buffalo.edu/news/9242 Lois Weis, SUNY Distinguished Professor at the University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education, has been named editor of the <i>American Educational Research Journal</i>, widely considered to be the most prestigious research journal in the education field. 2008-03-21T00:00:00-04:00 92420009 http://www.buffalo.edu/news/9243 Three UB faculty members have been named SUNY Distinguished Professors for having achieved national or international prominence and an established reputation in their fields of expertise. 2008-03-21T00:00:00-04:00 92430009 http://www.buffalo.edu/news/9232 A new University at Buffalo online master's degree program in rehabilitation counseling combines the practical advantage of outstanding job prospects with the opportunity to make a lasting difference in people's lives. The new program is the first counseling program at the university to be offered completely online, allowing UB staff to aim for non-traditional students throughout the state, country and the world. 2008-03-14T00:00:00-04:00 92320009 http://www.buffalo.edu/news/9217 Imagine being the person who really understands global warming or stem cell research or genetically modified foods, the one others go to when they need a clear and accurate explanation of the seemingly mysterious issues of science that affect everyone's daily life. Now imagine tapping into that knowledge as a professional skill. That's the reasoning behind Science and the Public, a new master's degree program offered by the University at Buffalo's Graduate School of Education in conjunction with the Center for Inquiry, a not-for-profit organization devoted to public education about reason and science. 2008-03-11T00:00:00-04:00 92170009 http://www.buffalo.edu/news/9213 Although University at Buffalo students will be on spring break March 12, the North Campus will be far from quiet as some 800 high school students learn more about science and scientific careers at the 22nd annual Science Exploration Day. 2008-03-10T00:00:00-04:00 92130009 http://www.buffalo.edu/news/9067 Computer scientists in the University at Buffalo's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have been working with their colleagues in UB's Graduate School of Education to develop a computational tool that not only dramatically reduces the time it takes to grade children's handwritten essays, but that also may help boost students' reading comprehension skills. 2008-01-14T00:00:00-04:00 90670009 http://www.buffalo.edu/news/8922 While working with parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at the University at Buffalo, Gregory A. Fabiano noticed something was missing: the fathers. 2007-10-23T00:00:00-04:00 89220009