April 13 found the Fellows back at the National Museum of American History (NMAH), this time to explore and learn about one of their stellar exhibits, Many Voice, One Nation. Following introductions and lunch, the afternoon got underway with Margaret…
March 30th saw us at the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) where we spent the afternoon engaging with the landmark exhibit, Americans. Our group was warmly welcomed by Maria Marable-Bunch. Associate Director Museum Learning and Programs, who then turned…
Our second session found us at the National Museum of American History (NMAH) where two fascinating presentations provided Fellows with a deep look at how museum staff work to collect, develop and curate collections and exhibits, always with the goal…
Professor Monica Mische, Professor of English In my English 101 class this fall, I approached this year’s Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship theme in a rather indirect way. Instead of exploring social justice issues from political or historical perspectives, I asked students…
Dr. Dan Wilson, Professor of Sociology It was a cold morning in November but, fortunately, it was sunny with blue skies. A perfect day for visiting the National Mall and National Museum of the American Indian. Strange, I could not…
Professor Dianne Cherry, Communications “Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble,…
Amanda Lebleu, Associate Professor, English Language for Academic Purposes On a chilly but sunny October day, I had the pleasure of doing something I had not done in years: I got to look my students in the eye, face to…
Professor Dijana Maunaga Trajkovic, English Language for Academic Purposes The challenges the faculty and students at Montgomery College have faced during the past couple of years are immense. We have risen to the occasion in ways I will always remember…
Dr. Nichole Gibbs Thomas, Professor, Psychology When people talk about the greats, mostly I hear them talking about actors, musicians, or even presidents. For example, recently I heard someone say “Trust, but verify”, and it was followed by something like,…
Heather Bruce Satrom Professor, English Language for Academic Purposes A question I often ask myself as an educator is how I can teach my students about complex problems without making them feel hopeless or overwhelmed. When I think of…