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History of SVSU: 1989-2013
Table 1.3: SVSU Braun Fellowship Recipients Year 2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Recipient Jesse Donahue
Department Political Science
Thomas Renna
History
Eric Gardner
English
Gretchen Owocki
Teacher Education
M. Patricia Cavanaugh
English
Zhidong “Patrick” Pan Enayat Mahajerin
Mathematics
Joseph OforiDankwa
Management
Dorothy “Dottie” Millar Paul Teed
Educational Technology & Development History
Kenneth Jolly
History
David Stanton
Biology
Garry Johns
Mathematics
Hong Park
Economics
Elizabeth “Beth” Roe Stephen Taber
Nursing
Mechanical Engineering
Biology
Description Examine the intersection of politics, science and art in public spaces, especially zoos and aquariums during the New Deal. Continuation of extensive research on medieval history for publication in a book comparing Popes Boniface VIII and John XXII, two of the most significant popes during the Middle Ages. Uncover the work of black American writers during the 19th century, particularly those away from the Eastern cities of Boston, New York and Philadelphia. Write a book designed for K-5 educators on reading assessment and instruction, and use those strategies in SVSU’s reading clinic. Examine the history of tutoring and multiple existing techniques in the U.S. and abroad, as well as the psychological basis for successful tutoring. Examine the properties of mathematical transformations, and in particular reflexivity properties. Author a textbook tailored to 21st century needs in the areas of mathematical modeling, contemporary numerical methods and computer programming. Study the emerging economy of West Africa, and specifically the nation of Ghana, to more fully describe the scope and opportunities associated with the West African market. Author a book on youth and young adults with disabilities and how family members or guardians can work with them toward achieving self-determination. Author a book on the partnership of Joseph and Harriet Hawley, a married couple during the Civil War. Write a series of scholarly articles exploring AfricanAmerican activity in 20th century Detroit. Study the genetic composition of zebra mussels, an invasive species that has had a dramatic impact on Great Lakes water quality. Study how college students learn mathematics to find optimal solutions that should have the greatest impact on student achievement. Survey 5,000 U.S. firms to collect data on in four major areas: organizational structures; organizational culture and environment; knowledge management practices; leadership; and outcomes of knowledge management. Collaborate with clinical staff at long-term care facilities on methods designed to improve patient care. Team with SVSU students to search for insect species unknown to science.
