Dr. Hannah H. Scherer is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist at Virginia Tech. She focuses on using systems thinking to solve real-world problems in STEM education. Her presentation will cover "Lessons Learned from a National Collaboration on the Nexus of Food, Energy and Water."
Dr. Scherer’s presentation is for those looking to build and strengthen collaborative relationships, as it will provide a valuable look into the practical lessons learned from her experience with the NC-FEW project. This talk will focus on the successes and challenges of collaboration, serving as a motivating talk to encourage future group partnerships.
A recording and slides from the session can be found below.
This summary outlines key takeaways from recent faculty roundtables on fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment. It details practical strategies discussed for enhancing student well-being (e.g., building reciprocal relationships and identifying indicators of struggle), making learning more authentic and relevant through contextualized applications, and strategically integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom while addressing concerns about academic integrity and student skill development.