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2008 Dana Davis Award
- Dr. Stephan Lafer presents the 2008 Dana Davis award to Megan Edgar.
Megan Edgar is the 2008 Dana Davis Award Recipient. She grew up in Northern Maine and graduated from the University of Maine with a BS in Zoology. She conducted marine mammal research and worked as a dolphin trainer for a few years before deciding to move out West.
“I played ski bum for a few years and then realized I wanted to do something more fulfilling with my life. The biology and psychology of how we learn has always been an interest of mine, and I felt I could pursue that interest and contribute to society at the same time by becoming a teacher,” Edgar said.
Megan entered UNR in the Fall of 2006 and graduated this spring.
Megan plans on teaching for a few years before returning to school to pursue a Ph.D. She is interested in science curriculum development and research in cognitive psychology. According to COE faculty member, Dr. Stephan Lafer, Megan is an outstanding student with a passion for both learning and teaching and her background as a working scientist gives her practical perspective which greatly enhances her ability to make science interesting and relevant to the students she will teach.
- Dr. Harklau visits with Jane Detweiler, Associate Professor of English.
Dr. Linda Harklau of the University of Georgia was the featured speaker for the Dana Davis Forum in Education. The event was held at the College of Education on April 16, 2008. More than 100 students, university faculty members and area educators attended the presentation, “Generation 1.5 - New Challenges for English Learners and Those Who Teach Them.”
- Sheila Linn, friend of Dana Davis and co-founder of the Dana Davis Foundation, shared with the audience more about Dana as an educator and inspiration.
The annual Dana Davis Forum in Education is in honor of Dr. Dana Davis, former College of Education professor. An award is presented each year to a graduate student specializing in secondary education who exemplifies the qualities of devotion to high academic standards, personal integrity and love for students. A forum is also sponsored to present information about current issues impacting elementary and secondary education.
- Dr. Cheney, Chair of the Department of Educational Specialties, welcomed the attendees and
shared her memories of working with Dana Davis.
Watch out for more information about the next Dana Davis Forum in Education in November 2008.