Grants & Awards
GRANT PROJECTS/ AWARDS
College of Arts and Science Dean Incentive Support (2020- 2021). Eradicating Algorithmic Injustice Through Participatory Action Research.
NYIT Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Grant (2019- 2020). Computational Thinking for All. Transdisciplinary Project.
NYIT Institutional Support for Research and Creativity Grant (2018- 2019). Storytelling with Data and Visualization in Education: Semiotics and Multicultural Perspective, New York Institute of Technology.
NYIT Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Grant (2017-2018). E-Debiyyat (E-Literature) Project. Multilingual Multicultural Multimedia: Globally Connected Mobile Learning Projects.
Fulbright Association (2016-15 & 2014-15). NJ Chapter Grants. Washington, DC.
Wrote and managed (2014-15) Global Kitchen & (2016-15) Global Climate and Health grants.
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu, TÜBİTAK). (December 2015). Istanbul, Turkey. Collaborated in educational technology and innovation grant projects.
Waterbotics Grant. (March 10-14, 2014). Stevens Institute, Hoboken, NJ. Attended week-long waterbotics (http://waterbotics.org/ ) training. Received mini-grant from Stevens Institute to start waterbotics project with 4H/ Rutgers Essex, NJ.
Science of Sports: STEM program. (2014). Designed, collaborated and presented “Maps, Math, Media” project- five-week workshop. Maxton Middle School. Plainfield, NJ and Kean University.
STEM program. (2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, July-August). Designed, collaborated and presented “Maps, Math and Media” project- five-week workshop. Perth Amboy High School, NJ and Kean University.
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Database Training Seminar Grant. (May 2013).
Selected one of the twenty researchers to get trained on National Report Card.
StarTalk Grant - Hindi Language Program -Summer 2010. Administrator. Wrote course outline Introduction to Hindi Language and Indian Culture integrating educational apps and social media. Kean University, NJ.
Collaborative Art Project. (December 2009). Turkmen Proverbs. Multilingual Children’s Book. Multimedia. US Public Affairs. Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
Asia Society & Department of Education Undergraduate Education Grant. (2005-2008). Developed collaborative curriculum integrating Asia into undergraduate classes. Asia Society, New York, NY.
Faculty Liaison. (2001- 2008). John F. Kennedy High School, Future Teachers Club. PT4T- Paterson Teachers for Tomorrow Urban Education Grant. William Paterson, NJ.
Project Consultant/ Advisory Board member. (2006-2007). Writing Electronic Journalism Curricula Grant at North Brunswick High School, NJ.
Presenter. (Spring 2002). Professional Development School (PDS) Grant. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum. Designed, presented distance learning (ITV) workshops, Passaic County Technical Institute, NJ.
AWARDS
Fulbright Scholar. (2016). Lecture/ Research Award, Azerbaijan Ministry of Education and Azerbaijan State Pedagogy University. Invitation Letter
See award letter below.
Fulbright Specialist Award. (Fall 2015). African Union. Pan African University Space Sciences campus in South Africa. Develop space science curriculum and conduct needs assessment. Invitation Letter
Fulbright Specialist. (2014-Present). Learning Technologies Professional Development. Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES). Award Letter
Fulbright Scholar. (2009-2010). Lecture/ Research Award, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. First Fulbright Scholar to Turkmenistan.
Regional Innovation Award. (March 12, 2009). Turning Point Technologies. Received at Temple University, PA.
Woman of Vision Award. (March 26, 2008). Women Center, William Paterson University, NJ.
Excellence in Teaching Award. (June 2007). William Paterson University, NJ.
Research Fellow (Summer 2005). Harris Manchester College, Oxford University, Oxford, UK.
GRANTS
Research
Research Publication Award (RPA). (2017). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
Untenured Faculty Research Initiative (UFRI). (2013-2014). Kean University, Union, NJ.
Title: Bridging theory and practice in global education through action research: Implementing the Pedagogy of Plenty across disciplines through teachers’ reflections.
Student Partnering Faculty (SpF). (2012-2013). Kean University, Union, NJ.
Title: Investigating Global Kitchen Projects for Promoting Healthy Eating Behaviors Among Elementary School Children: Engaging Pre- and In-Service teachers in Developing Project Based Activities.
Untenured Faculty Research Initiative (UFRI). (2011-2012). Kean University, Union, NJ.
Title: Rethinking Assessment for 21st Century in Teacher Education: From Process to Product, from Self-assessment to Teacher Work Samples From E-portfolios to Digital Stories.
Released Time for Research (RTR). (2010-2011). Kean University, Union, NJ.
Title: Myths and Misconceptions in Global Education: Power of Media and New Technologies in Developing Critical Autonomy among Teacher Candidates.
Research Award (2005). College of Education, William Paterson University, NJ.
Title: Moving Forward with Media Education- Media Literacy Project. Designed, organized and conducted participatory research project.
Center for Teaching Excellence Grant (2002-2003). William Paterson University, NJ.
Alumni Association Grant (2004-2005). Educational Technology for Teachers (ET4T) Newsletter, William Paterson University, NJ.
Research and Scholarship - Assigned Release Time (ART) grants. (2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2010). William Paterson, NJ.
Title: Digital Storytelling in K12 education: Power of Media Production in developing critical media literacy skills among K12 students
Title: The role of Religion, Culture, Media, and Democracy in American Public Schools: Making Connections through Teaching Philosophies and Teacher Knowledge Research.
Title: Process vs. Product: Rethinking Assessment in Teacher Education from Assignments to E-portfolios.
Title: Deconstructing School Environment Beyond Core Curriculum Standards: Content Analysis of School Artifacts from Commercialism to Technology in the Closet.
Title: Power of Visual Imagery in Teacher Education: Semiotics and Multicultural Perspective.
Title: Media Literacy in Teacher Education through Media Production.
Arts Council Grant Award. (Spring 1999). Rotkäppchen: Little Red Riding Hood Project. Foreign Language Center, University of Massachusetts, MA. (Collaborator, Irene Starr). Co-presented digital video and photo editing workshops for students and faculty.
Projects
Fulbright Association 2014-15 & 2015-16 NJ Chapter Grant. Washington, DC.
Reviewer. Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers (PPAT). (2014, August 4-8) Pilot Scoring Educational Testing Service (ETS), Princeton, NJ.
Waterbotics Grant. (March 10-14, 2014). Stevens Institute, Hoboken, NJ.
· Attended week-long waterbotics (http://waterbotics.org/ ) training.
· Received mini-grant from Stevens Institute to start waterbotics project with 4H/ Rutgers Essex, NJ.
Science of Sports: STEM program at Kean. (2014). Designed, collaborated and presented “Maps, Math, Media” project- five week workshop. Maxton Middle School. Plainfield, NJ.
STEM program at Kean. (2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, July-August). Designed, collaborated and presented “Maps, Math and Media” project- five week workshop. Perth Amboy High School, NJ.
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Database Training Seminar Grant. (May 2013).
Selected one of the twenty researchers to get trained on National Report Card.
StarTalk Grant - Hindi Language Program -Summer 2010. Administrator. Wrote course outline Introduction to Hindi Language and Indian Culture. Kean University, NJ.
Asia Society & Department of Education Undergraduate Education Grant. (2005-2008).
· Participated in developing collaborative curriculum integrating Asia into the undergraduate classes. Asia Society, New York, NY.
Faculty Liaison. (2001- 2008). John F. Kennedy High School, Future Teachers Club. PT4T- Paterson Teachers for Tomorrow Grant. William Paterson, NJ.
Project Consultant/ Advisory Board member. (2006-2007). Writing Electronic Journalism Curricula Grant at North Brunswick High School, NJ.
Presenter. (Spring 2002). Professional Development School (PDS) Grant. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum. Designed, presented distance learning (ITV) workshops, Passaic County Technical Institute, NJ.
Travel
Invited to participate in TUBITAK congress. (December 24-25, 2015). Istanbul, Turkey.
Travel Grant. (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015). Kean University, NJ.
Travel Grant, Provost Office. (2002,2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009). William Paterson University, NJ.
Career Development Grant. (2002,2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009). William Paterson, University NJ.
Invited Scholar & Workshop Presenter (August 2009). Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey.
· Presented workshop on Media Education and Media Production to students and faculty.
Travel Stipend. (Fall 2008). Co-chair of Diversity Task Force. Northeast Educational Research Association (NERA).
Visiting Scholar. Invited Speaker Stipend. (2006, July 10-12). Digital Storytelling Graduate Student Seminar, “Moving Media Literacy Forward” Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey. Conducted participatory, intervention research grant with 15 graduate students. Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey.
Registration Waiver/ Travel Assistance. (Summer 2005). Learning Conference, University of Granada, Spain.
Invited Speaker Stipend/ Registration Waiver. (Summer 2004). The Centre for the Study of Children, Youth and Media, the Institute of Education. University of London, UK.
Presenter Stipend. (Spring 2000). Summit 2000. Children, Youth & the Media. Beyond the Millennium, Canada.
Invited Speaker Stipend. (Fall 2000). Bilisim 2000, Istanbul, Turkey.
Travel Grants. (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000). Graduate School. University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA.
Travel Grants. (1995, 1996, 1997). Professional Development Fund. Northfield Mount Hermon School, MA.
Independent Scholar Award. (Spring 1996). Northfield Mount Hermon School. Northfield, MA.
Presenter Stipend. (Fall 1996). National Association of Multicultural Education (NAME).