English Faculty Win TLTC Teaching and Learning Grant Awards

The grants are part of a commitment in the UMD Strategic Plan describing the university's vision to move the institution fearlessly forward in pursuit of excellence and impact for the public good.

Scott Trudell, Peter Mallios, Thomas Earles and Katherine A. O'Neill were awarded TLTC Teaching and Learning Grant Awards.

Scott Trudell, Associate Professor of English and Director of English Undergraduate Studies
"Literature of Science and Technology: Inspiring and Sustaining Experiential, Project-Based Learning" and "Introduction to Digital Studies: Inspiring and Sustaining Experiential, Project-Based Learning"
Co-PI: Erin Green, Ph.D. student and instructor in English
Co-PI: Nat McGartland, Ph.D. student and instructor in English
Co-PI: Diana Proenza, Ph.D. student and instructor in English
Co-PI: Jeannette Schollaert, Ph.D. candidate and instructor in English

Peter Mallios, Associate Professor of English
"Mass Incarceration and Academic Writing: Teaching Academic Writing in Prison"
Co-PI: Elizabeth Catchmark, Ph.D. student and instructor in English

Thomas Earles, Assistant Director of English's Writing Center
"Reimagine Learning: Develop Multilingual Tutoring in the Writing Center"

Katherine A. O'Neill, English Lecturer
"A Science Writing Course (ENGL 390) for Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors: A Collaborative Approach to Teaching Writing in STEM Disciplines"
Co-PI: Natalia White, Senior Lecturers in the Department of Chemistry
Co-PI: Christopher Cupp, Senior Lecturers in the Department of Chemistry

All members of the UMD community may participate in this initiative. Tenured faculty, tenure-track faculty, professional track faculty, and instructional staff are all eligible to apply as principal investigators (PI). Part-time instructors, postdocs, staff, and students (undergraduate and graduate) with teaching-related responsibilities as well as members of the greater community of College Park and beyond are encouraged to participate as team members. UMD members may participate in up to three grants, but may only receive funding from one project.