The Inquiry Oasis: A UArizona College of Education Podcast

Join us in this enlightening episode of the Inquiry Oasis as we delve into the inspiring work of Dr. Iliana Reyes at the University of Arizona, College of Education . Dr. Reyes takes us through her vital role at the Borderlands Education Center , an initiative strengthened by a recent Department of Education grant . Her rich dialogues with children, pre-service teachers, and community stakeholders...

In this episode of the Inquiry Oasis, host Jeffrey Anthony sits down with Dr. Sunggye Hong , a leading faculty member at the University of Arizona's College of Education , who is breaking new ground in the realm of accessible science education for the visually impaired. Dr. Hong elucidates the transformative possibilities that lie at the intersection of assistive technology, multisensory appr...

In this captivating episode of the Inquiry Oasis we explore the fascinating journey of Dr. Corey Knox . Dr. Knox, newly appointed as the Deputy Director at the University of Arizona’s Astrobiology Center, shares her unique trajectory from education researcher to her role in this new center. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Knox illuminates the profound ways in which science interacts with local co...

In this episode of The Inquiry Oasis, host Jeffrey Anthony speaks with Dr. Valerie Shirley and Dr. Jeremy Garcia , co-founding directors of the Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP) at the University of Arizona College of Education . The discussion meticulously dissects the ITEP framework, philosophy, and its consequential impact on Indigenous students, schools, and communities. Exploring to...

Embark on a fascinating journey into the realm of early childhood robotics with Dr. Sung eun Jung, an early childhood educator and researcher specializing in robotics education at the University of Arizona College of Education . In this episode, we explore the existential and ontological questions young children pose about robots, the cultural implications of programming, and the future of cultura...

Join us in this enlightening episode of The Inquiry Oasis: A Uarizona College of Education Podcast as we delve into the expansive world of STEM education with Dr. Heather Haeger , research director for the STEM Learning Center . Dr. Haeger shares her insights into equity, diversity, and the importance of inclusive environments in STEM fields. From bridging the boundaries between STEM and the human...

Join us in this insightful episode of the Inquiry Oasis as we journey through the transformative research of Dr. Ashley D. Domínguez , a faculty member at the University of Arizona, College of Education . Dr. Domínguez unravels her summer research work in Puerto Rico, merging education with youth activism, and the potent influences of art, theater, and culture on community building and learning. H...

In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, host Jeffrey Anthony converses with Dr. Regina Deil-Amen , the newly appointed Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs for the College of Education at the University of Arizona, and a distinguished scholar championing inclusive education within the STEM field. The dialogue illuminates the multifaceted landscape of empowering diverse and underrepresented students, with D...

In this inaugural episode of "Inquiry Oasis," host Jeffrey Anthony welcomes Dean Berry , a distinguished researcher and advocate in mathematics education and Dean of the College of Education at the University of Arizona . Dean Berry shares valuable insights from his extensive research, focusing on the experiences and empowerment of black boys in K12 mathematics classrooms. In this contex...

Welcome to "The Inquiry Oasis", a bi-monthly podcast presented by the University of Arizona College of Education. Join us as we shine a spotlight on our faculty members, offering them a platform to discuss their impactful research in areas such as educational psychology, teacher education, and school leadership, among others.  From their personal journeys and motivations to the transform...