Teaching and Learning
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Over the past eight weeks 15 UGA freshman engaged in a First Year Odyssey seminar with Dr. Alexa Lamm and Dr. Masoud Yazdanpanah where they engaged in creating art using sketching, watercolor, graphic design, poetry and more. While they got to be creative, they also learned valuable lessons regarding diverse perceptions of colors, imagery and…
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Please help us celebrate Tata Markosyan‘s successful defense of her comprehensive exams. Her committee, chaired by Dr. Alexa Lamm and made up of Dr. Kevan Lamm, Dr. Peng Lu, and Dr. Katie Sanders (of NCSU) passed her with flying colors. Tata plans to engage in dissertation research exploring how we best capture and communicate evaluation…
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A hearty CONGRATULATIONS to both Dr. Kristin Gibson and Dr. Allison Byrd as they took center stage at the Stegeman Coliseum last Thursday to get their terminal degrees conferred. Officially hooded and on their way to change the world as they build their own faculty labs. So incredibly proud!
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Congratulations to Olivia Erskine who graduated with her masters degree from UGA last Thursday. While she is still on the job hunt, we know BIG things will come from the work she chooses to do! We are so proud of you and will miss you in the Lamm Lab!
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During my time as an undergraduate researcher in Dr. Alexa Lamm’s lab, which spanned nearly three years, I have gained a wealth of experience and knowledge that I truly could not have found elsewhere. Working on various projects in different roles has really expanded my skill set beyond what I could have imagined. I feel…
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The global importance of critical thinking in enhancing academic success, employability, civic engagement, and mental health is universally acknowledged. Yet, its cultivation in educational systems, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, is largely unexplored and unmeasured. This gap is pronounced in Kenya’s higher education, where a recent paradigm shift in its educational curriculum has left room for…
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“By incorporating artistic elements into our communication strategies, we can effectively convey complex scientific concepts in a more accessible and compelling manner.” Recently, Emily Dustman had the privilege of leading a thought-provoking professional development session in collaboration with Allison R. Byrd and Dr. Alexa Lamm at the National Agriculture Communication Symposium (NACS) in Atlanta, Georgia.…
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Researchers explored the association between systems thinking tendencies and environmentally conscious consumption in a survey with Generation Z undergraduate students.
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In the world of academia, the ebb and flow of researchers is a natural part of the landscape. While it’s always challenging to say goodbye to a valued member of our scientific community, it’s also a time to celebrate their achievements and wish them well on their journey. Today, we bid a fond farewell to…
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The Lamm Lab recently published an article in Foods titled: The influence of sustainability on identities and food consumption: Implications for food systems education for Generation Z. The team of scholars, led by Kristin Gibson included Dr. Katie Sanders, Allison Byrd, Dr. Kevan Lamm and Dr. Alexa Lamm. The entire article can be found here.…