EDU 486 Students Present at Conference
Several master's students from EDU 486 Integrating Science and Technology presented at the 2004 Science Educator's Conference in September in Rochester.

Melisa Dettbarn, Ashley Ellms, and Kyra Hawn presented "Using Journals to Document Learning in a Science Investigation." Jeff Paradis, Eric Dahlstrom, and Sarah Hurley presented "Incorporating Literacy through High Speed Blogging." And Taryn Cutting, Scott Michel, and Ben Cross presented "The Use of Palm Pilots in Scientific Inquiry."

In addition, April Luehmann, assistant professor, and doctoral student Laura Farra presented "Is it Really Worth it? A Survey of Available Technologies in the Service of Science Teaching and Learning."

Khan Profiled in Democrat and Chronicle Article
A front page article in the September 11, 2004 issue of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reports the reactions and feelings of young people surrounding the events of September 11, 2001. Among the three people profiled is Warner doctoral student Shaza Khan. Khan, a Muslim-American, describes how the historic events have changed her and her perception of the world around her.

Carroll Publishes in Idiom
Master's student Heather Carroll published "International Teaching Assistant's World Englishes Accents and Identity Construction" in the Fall 2004 issue of Idiom, the newsletter of the New York State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Abas Presents at Conference
Doctoral student Peter Abas presented "Understanding and Counseling Elderly Experiencing Loneliness" at the New York Counseling Association 38th annual convention in Glens Falls, NY.

Demanchick Co-writes Book Review, Article
Doctoral student Steve Demanchick co-wrote the article "Primary Mental Health Project: Expanding Your Reach Through Prevention" in Communique', the newsletter of the National Association of School Psychologists. In addition, he co-wrote with Howard Kirschenbaum, professor and chair, "Much Ado About Dialogue," an invited book review of Moments of Meeting: Buber, Rogers and the Potential for Public Dialogue in the August 2004 issue of Contemporary Psychology.

Congratulations to Warner's October 2004 Graduates
Master of Science: Ryan A. Asmus, Christine F. Bartolotta, Stephen F. Blanchard, Krystle Ann Brzostek, Katherine Darter, Enid de Jesus, Josh T. Elder, Kyra Lynn Hawn, Sarah Cae Hurley, Andrea Olga Jakubowycz, Barbara Ann Lattimore-Walker, Peter Mandina, Rosemarie P. Marshall, John D. Nally, Erica Marie Pagels, Jeffrey S. Paradis, Jennifer K. Peffer, Amy L. Pisani, Carrie Lynn Pollock, Annette Eileen Rahman, Jorge Rodriguez, Naomi Sheneman, Megan Teresa Sullivan, Maria Luisa Velez Camacho, Anesa Rose Welton, Kathryn Zielinski
Master of Arts in Teaching: Erin Maura Lance
Doctor of Education: Necia Emerson Marchetti
Doctor of Philosophy: Paul E. Stein

2004-05 Scandling Scholars Named
Five Warner doctoral students have been named Scandling Scholars for 2004-05:

Elizabeth Bruce is pursuing a Ph.D. in counseling and human development, and has been assigned to support Kathryn Douthit, assistant professor, in her research. Bruce earned her M.S.W. at the University of Michigan.

Lisa Perhamus, who earned her M.A. at the New School University, is pursuing a Ph.D. in teaching and curriculum, and has been assigned an assistantship with Jeannine Dingus, assistant professor.

Dawn Evans earned an M.Ed. at the University of Utah and is now pursuing a Ph.D. in teaching and curriculum. She has been assigned an assistantship with Meg Callahan, assistant professor.

Alfred Schademan is pursuing a Ph.D. in teaching and curriculum, and has been assigned to support Nancy Ares in her research. Schademan earned an M.S. at the University of Utah.

Chelsea Bailey-Shea earned her M.A. from Middlebury College and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership. She has been assigned to assist Tyll van Geel, Earl B. Taylor professor and chair, with his research.

Warner Students Defend Dissertation
Three Warner students have recently defended their dissertations:

Paul Stein, doctoral student in counseling and human development and visiting assistant professor, successfully defended "Social Life Under the Evacuation of Culture: Lost Minds, Demented Selves and Social Solidarities," and received his Ph.D. in October.

Necia Marchetti, doctoral student in educational leadership, successfully defended "An Examination of Selected Job Factors that Influence New York State High School Assistant Principal Intentions to Apply for and Accept High School Principal Positions," and earned an Ed.D.in October.

Jason Dauenhauer, doctoral student in counseling and human development, defended "Mindfulness Theory and Professional Family Caregivers in Long Term Care Facilities." He will earn a Ph.D. in March 2005.