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- Topic: Academics
Kean Kicks Off Global Research Collaboration Initiative on Two Continents
Kean Kicks Off Global Research Collaboration Initiative on Two Continents
Kean University has launched a collaborative international research initiative aimed at advancing research to benefit communities served by its campuses in the United States and China.
'Kean Research Fall 2024' Welcome Message from the Vice President for Research
'Kean Research Fall 2024' Welcome Message from the Vice President for Research
Dear Kean University Community,
Welcome to the Fall 2024 edition of Kean Research.
Kean University Receives Grant to Support Diverse Computer Science Enrollment
Kean University Receives Grant to Support Diverse Computer Science Enrollment
Kean University’s role as a leader in promoting diversity in computer science will be expanded through a nearly $750,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Kean Research Q&A: Faculty Researcher Joshua Guitar, Ph.D.
Kean Research Q&A: Faculty Researcher Joshua Guitar, Ph.D.
The assistant professor in the Department of Communication, Media and Journalism at Kean University spoke with Kean Research about his research on political rhetoric, critical theory, democracy and whistleblowing.
Student Researcher Q&A: Kean University Senior Jessica C. Apai
Student Researcher Q&A: Kean University Senior Jessica C. Apai
Kean University student Jessica C. Apai is majoring in political science with a second major in sociology. The senior from Pennington spoke with Kean Research about her work with the John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research, where she was named the Watson Scholar.
Q&A: Jennifer Chen, Ed.D., on Educating Young Children in an AI-Driven World
Q&A: Jennifer Chen, Ed.D., on Educating Young Children in an AI-Driven World
The chair of the Department of Early Childhood Education, conducts research on AI and its impact on children’s learning and development. She shares her thoughts on AI and how to better leverage the technology to serve children’s educational needs.
Ndaba Mandela, Kean Senior Human Rights Fellow, to Give President’s Distinguished Lecture
Ndaba Mandela, Kean Senior Human Rights Fellow, to Give President’s Distinguished Lecture
Ndaba Mandela, human rights activist and grandson of the late anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela, will headline Kean University’s Human Rights Week and the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series as the Senior Human Rights Fellow at the University’s Human Rights Institute.
Understanding the Cannabis Industry: Kean Launches Innovative Course
Understanding the Cannabis Industry: Kean Launches Innovative Course
Kean University students recently toured a cannabis dispensary as part of a new cannabis course, which dives into its history and biology as well as opportunities within New Jersey's rapidly growing cannabis industry.
Former U.S. Senator Al Franken Gives Distinguished Lecture at Kean University
Former U.S. Senator Al Franken Gives Distinguished Lecture at Kean University
An alumnus of the U.S. Senate and the late-night comedy show Saturday Night Live, Al Franken shared both political insights and career anecdotes with the Kean community.
Lawmakers Highlight Tutoring Initiatives to Address Post-Pandemic Learning Loss During Visit to Kean University
Lawmakers Highlight Tutoring Initiatives to Address Post-Pandemic Learning Loss During Visit to Kean University
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey Senate President Nicholas Scutari ’89, Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz, Union County Commissioner Sergio Granados ’10, ’16 M.P.A., and top administrators announced a new tutoring initiative to help elementary school students in Union County overcome pandemic-related learning loss.