Faculty Innovation Grant Awardees 2023-2024

The Teaching, Learning and Technology Center, in collaboration with the Faculty Senate IT Committee and the Center for Faculty Development, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023-2024 Traditional Faculty Innovation Grant. The committee received and evaluated seven proposals based on a rubric which measured innovation, scalability (impact), pedagogical focus, budget, assessment of learning outcomes, and sustainability.

Faculty Innovation Grant projects are devoted to cultivating innovation through the creation or application of learning objects, resources, or innovative approaches and the infusion of technology by faculty into their courses. Beyond the current semester, recipients will implement their projects in future semesters and showcase their achievements in one of the TLTC's Faculty Innovation Grant showcases.

Wyatt Murphy, Ph.D.

Co-Developers: Nataly Areosa Suare and Daniela Moncada

Department on Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Arts & Sciences

Project Title: A First Implementation of Generative AI in the General Chemistry Laboratory

The proliferation of personal computers, software and the Internet have had mixed impacts on education. However, the integration of advanced technologies into the learning process has become not just a matter of convenience but a necessity to meet the diverse needs of students and educators alike. In response to this evolving education paradigm, we plan to harness the potential of ChatGPT, an advanced natural language processing tool, as a valuable resource for students to augment their academic pursuit in various ways. 

Jacquelyn Deppe

University Libraries

Project Title: Emerging Technology to Understand Histories 

This project explores history as well as emerging technologies using 3D software to model movable type. The modeled type will then be 3D printed to be used in a modern press to make printed materials. The 3D movable type and modern press will tie into events and class visits centered around learning about art and design, history, languages, and even culture especially as associated with book history. 

Brianna Shuttleworth, M.F.A. and Janine Toro, M.F.A.

Communication Media and the Arts, College of Human Development Culture and Media

Project Title: Global Game at Seton Hall

Seton Hall University hosting a Global Game Jam (GGJ) event will foster innovation on multiple levels. For many students, this will be an introduction to game development and offers students hands-on experiences to apply classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. The GGJ platform itself promotes innovation by encouraging participants to explore crafting a game concept within a limited time frame. Participants will not only engage in designing a game, but there will be a focus on designing for the people who play these games. This will be achieved by teaching them the best practices of UX and an understanding of how humans use technology. 

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