Current Mosaic Fellows come from diverse academic backgrounds and represent many different schools and departments at IU. Through the program, fellows have an opportunity, over the course of a full academic year, to engage in active learning practices in their own teaching and with other Mosaic Fellows, as well as contribute towards the development of learning spaces across Indiana University.
Lecturer, Linguistics
Ann teaches undergraduate courses in general linguistics and psycholinguistics. She received the Indiana University Trustees Teaching Award in 2016. As a Mosaic Fellow, she will explore ways to effectively incorporate instructional techniques in her large lecture course that encourage students to actively participate in the construction of their own knowledge.
Associate Librarian and Lecturer, McKinney School of Law
Susan teaches both Legal Research and Advanced Legal Research, and she is the Assistant Director for Information Services at the Ruth Lilly Law Library. She is particularly interested in legal research instruction that combines introductory learning with realistic practice. As a Mosaic Fellow, she will explore the incorporation of peer-to-peer learning into the Advanced Legal Research classroom.
Lecturer in Media Arts & Production, Media School
Will Emigh designs a wide variety of games—for physical therapy, education, and entertainment—and teaches students how to do the same. As a Mosaic Fellow, he will explore the use of technology to improve peer and teacher collaboration in the classroom.
Assistant Professor of Philanthropic Studies and, director of Undergraduate Programs at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Tyrone teaches the Capstone in Philanthropic Studies, Internship in Philanthropic Studies, and Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector (online). He has expertise in eportfolio pedagogies, curricular development and assessment, and capstone pedagogies.
Lecturer, Kelley School of Business
Kelly has taught literature, composition, and professional writing courses, as well as writing courses for the Groups Scholars Program. Her current courses teach students how to write effectively for business situations. As a Mosaic Fellow, she will explore how the physical space of the classroom can improve collaborative writing and promote inclusive learning.
Senior Lecturer, Computer Science
Andy teaches freshman computer science courses at IUPUI. He also teaches web, mobile, and game development. As a Mosaic fellow, Andy is interested in researching how collaborative learning spaces and techniques can be used for large computing classes.
Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Nursing; Director of Assessment and Evaluation
Lisa teaches health assessment and complex processes in nursing in both didactic and clinical environments. Her research focuses on the nursing work environment and patient outcomes. As a Mosaic Fellow, she plans to explore ways to increase student engagement, real-life application, and clinical reasoning through active learning techniques.
Lecturer and Program Director, School of Public Health
Sarah teaches in and directs the Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management program in the Fairbanks School of Public Health. As a Mosaic Fellow, she plans to apply what she learns about active and collaborative learning to engage students, deepen learning and build a sense of class community.
Associate Professor; Art, Architecture + Design
Minjeong teaches undergraduate classes in omnichannel innovation and digital merchandising. Teaching design thinking and innovation transformed her views on the importance of experiential and collaborative learning. As a Mosaic Fellow, she plans to learn innovative active learning tools to optimize student learning experiences in her classroom. She gives workshops on design thinking as tools for enhancing creativity in and out of the classroom. She received the Trustees Teaching Award in 2018.
Senior Lecturer, Public Health
Margaret teaches computer applications, a course she describes as boot camp for gaining computer knowledge. As a Mosaic Fellow, she will research how applying active learning effects student efficacy. She wants active learning techniques for both her face to face and online classes.
Clinical Assistant Professor, IUPUC Division of Mechanical Engineering
Julie teaches undergraduate courses in thermal-fluid systems. As a Mosaic Fellow, she plans to explore new approaches to active learning and hopes to learn from faculty in other disciplines.
Senior Lecturer, Spanish and Portuguese
Robin is a Senior Lecturer teaching courses in the Spanish Basic Language Program (BLP). As a Mosaic Fellow, Robin will develop active learning strategies in her new BLP course, S250: Environment and Sustainability. She is also interested in applying these techniques in standard BLP classes and sharing ideas with colleagues.
Associate Professor of Education, IUPUC Division of Education
Stephanie's main teaching and research focus is social studies in elementary education. Specifically, she is interested in promoting experiences with civic engagement in children’s first schooling experiences. As a Mosaic Fellow, Stephanie is interested in creating opportunities for her pre-service teachers to design and practice powerful teaching together in the university setting.
Assistant Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health
Kan's focus is on human health risk assessment research and education. He teaches Foundations of Environmental Health and courses on risk assessment and toxic regulations. As a Mosaic Fellow, he plans to learn how to more effectively engage students in class activities and use active learning to enhance the efficiency in teaching and learning.
Lecturer, Media Arts and Science
Todd teaches Web and Mobile development as well as career enhancement classes. He focuses on innovative learning principles to help students better prepare themselves for the fast-changing world of technology. As a Mosaic Fellow, Todd will focus on using the active learning classrooms to enhance the students learning.
