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Digital Humanities: The Role of Interdisciplinary Humanities in an Information Age

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In 2017, Cathy N. Davidson and Danica Savonick published a chapter in The Oxford Handbook of Interdisciplinarity, edited by Robert Frodeman, Julie T. Klein, and Roberto C. S. Pacheco. The humanities today are vibrant, interdisciplinary, and diverse in nature. Moreover, the need for a humanistic perspective is urgent. Although the New York Times suggests, “In Tough Times, the … Digital Humanities: The Role of Interdisciplinary Humanities in an Information Age

“Educating Higher” in summer 2016 issue of Liberal Education

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In 2011, the New American Colleges and Universities established a national award to honor the legacy of Ernest L. Boyer by recognizing an individual whose achievements in higher education exemplify Boyer’s quest for connecting theory to practice and thought to action, in and out of the classroom. The 2016 Boyer Award was presented to Cathy … “Educating Higher” in summer 2016 issue of Liberal Education

Journal of American Studies Roundtable on the 30th Anniversary of Revolution and the Word

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Volume 50 of the Journal of American Studies features a roundtable on Cathy N. Davidson’s Revolution and the Word:  21st-Century Studies in the Early American Novel: A Roundtable on the Thirtieth Anniversary of Revolution and the Word. Cathy N. Davidson Revolution and the Word: The Rise of the Novel in America (New York: Oxford University … Journal of American Studies Roundtable on the 30th Anniversary of Revolution and the Word

Cathy Davidson Receives NAC&U Ernest L. Boyer Award

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On September 8, 2015, The New American Colleges & Universities (NAC&U) announced that Cathy  N. Davidson will receive their prestigious Ernest L. Boyer Award for her contributions to American higher education. According to their announcement: The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U) will present its 6th annual Ernest L. Boyer Award to Cathy N. Davidson, a … Cathy Davidson Receives NAC&U Ernest L. Boyer Award

Cathy Davidson featured in Binghamton University Magazine

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Professor Cathy Davidson is featured as an important alumna in Binghamton University’s magazine, especially for her work as a “mover, shaker, [and] educator.” Thomas Frazier writes: Ask Cathy N. Davidson about the state of education, and she will tell you that while today’s students are the first generation of the 21st century, they’re still being trained … Cathy Davidson featured in Binghamton University Magazine

CHE: Futures Initiative at CUNY Inspires New Teaching Styles

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On April 20, 2015, the Chronicle of Higher Education published Dr. Cathy N. Davidson’s article, “Futures Initiative at CUNY Inspires New Teaching Styles.” “In a science course underway this semester at City University of New York’s Lehman College, the instructor used a teaching technique called “think-pair-share” one week. Each student took 90 seconds to write … CHE: Futures Initiative at CUNY Inspires New Teaching Styles

Cathy Davidson’s Keynote at X International Seminar

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[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqsJuWp5s40[/youtube]   Cathy Davidson was one of the keynote speakers for the UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change X International Seminar was held at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya in Barcelona, December 1-2, 2014. Her talk was entitled “Changing Higher Education from the Classroom Up,” and it is now available to watch online here. The other talks and … Cathy Davidson’s Keynote at X International Seminar

Civic Institute Interview

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Now appearing on the Civic Institute’s website is Jan Gmurczyk’s interview with Cathy Davidson about learning how to learn and collaboration within education. They also discuss how to use technology for education, and why equality is such an important concern. The article is in Polish, read it here.