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Parisa Meisami
MEMBER
ORGANIZATIONUniversities at Shady Grove (USG)
PROFESSIONProgram Manager for Data Services
COUNTRYUnited States

My focus and expertise are on online teaching-learning (formal/ informal setting) for nontraditional and transfer students in STEM and Medicine. I design and evaluate academic programs to support the success and retention of STEMM students, facilitate and manage the academic experience and learning processes of these students, conduct evidence-based research and practice theoretical framework in the field of academic success, and develop workshops for faculty and staff who serve nontraditional STEMM students. I also maintain and improve the STEMM culture at USG through collaboration with university partners, scientific, industrial, and governmental organizations.

RESEARCH INTERESTS
online teaching-learning for undergraduate students in stemm, mathematics education, educational technology and design, nontraditional students’ success, assessment and evaluation, academic support for transfer students, peer support programs
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