How does an elementary school teacher/student use sympathetic intelligence to bond? By Tessa Adamo UA’27 and Jim Stellar Elementary school is one of the purest places to look at the role of sympathetic intelligence in teacher-student connection, and we want … Continued
Emotion and cognitive self-control in college students seeking internships By Rachel Cassel UA’24 and Jim Stellar In a blog series on cognitive-emotional integration and experiential education, Rachel found this 2004 study which opens with the following quote: “Emotion is easily … Continued
Productive effects of the “click” that underlies a mentoring relationship by Téa Stjepanovic UA’25 and Jim Stellar We are looking at this mentor-mentee relationship from opposite ends of the continuum and are focusing here on the benefits to each person. … Continued
Excellence and honors in underserved college students By Zaila Brinson UA’27 and James Stellar I first met Zaila in a 1-credit freshman (UNI-100) class last semester where my job was to help new students navigate this big University. We began … Continued
A journey to graduate school after being a preschool teacher’s aid in New York City By Rebecca Rivera UA’23 and Jim Stellar One of the key points, right up front, is that the K-12 educational system is underfunded. It does … Continued
How social media affects development of young people and the brain By Natalie Seow UA’22 and Jim Stellar In the age of globalization, connectivity through social media can somehow bring us closer to ourselves. People are now given an opportunity … Continued
3/1/24 1070 words What happens when you graduate in December and look for experiences to help shape your career thinking? By Molly Mann UA’23 and Jim Stellar Molly was one of my best students as a psychology major and we … Continued
Closer to the Professional Setting By Christina Testa UA’23, 25 and Jim Stellar CT is in her second semester of her 2-year MPH degree program in Public Health in Epidemiology, and she is feeling the development of professionalism. This is … Continued
Social Welfare is Very Much Societal Cognitive-Emotional Integration By Dani Mills UA’24 and Jim Stellar DM just applied to be a Social Welfare graduate student after taking JS’ course in How the Brain decides. She is interested in how social … Continued
I am about to graduate. Now what? By Paige Shellhammer UA’24 and Jim Stellar PS is facing a similar dilemma for soon-to-be college graduates. For them, this dilemma is relevant to their mentors, and JS and PS have developed that … Continued