Athena Lin

Engineering student aspiring to bring student voices to education reform. Advocate for @BigBeacon and Students for a Whole New Education (@studentswne).

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One of the greatest lessons I have learned in college is that feelings demand to be felt: https://t.co/suyZX4kaKu

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Thank you very much for participating in tonight's chat! It was great to hear all of your insights on interdisciplinary learning! #bigbeacon

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@casey__urban This is a really great point! I appreciate your insights on this topic, especially given your experience with it!

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@iPublicPolicy That is true, I agree that some of the criterion are definitely emphasized more than others #bigbeacon

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@iPublicPolicy ABET criterion (d) touches on the ability to function in multidisciplinary teams #bigbeacon

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Q4. What are barriers to creating interdisciplinary learning experiences for students in higher education? #bigbeacon

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@casey__urban This sounds fascinating! I would love to hear more about your experiences in the program sometime! :) #bigbeacon

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@casey__urban Are you involved in any of Lehigh's interdisciplinary programs@? #bigbeacon

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@JoeTranquillo I like that you mentioned empathy! Can you say a bit more about this? #bigbeacon

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Q3. What are the benefits of interdisciplinary learning experiences for students? #bigbeacon

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A1. I am taking an art crafts class and have had cool learning experiences at the intersection of art and materials science! #bigbeacon

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Q2. What do successful interdisciplinary learning experiences look like? #bigbeacon

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@casey__urban That's awesome! What are some of the bridges between colleges? #bigbeacon

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@LAF_Engineering Thanks for sharing these examples! Do you have links to more information about these projects? #bigbeacon

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Q1. What are some examples of successful interdisciplinary learning experiences you have had or have heard about? #bigbeacon

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@LAF_Engineering Great question! I'm going to pass this question along to @KEENunleashed who will be able to help clarify!

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#BigBeacon brings together students, professionals, educators to reflect on needed transformation in education around the world.

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What is Big Beacon: We are a movement to transform Engineering Education! https://t.co/PNbhrBZamS #bigbeacon #engineeringeducation

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While everyone is introducing themselves, allow me to share a bit about @BigBeacon and the #BBMNET weekly twitter chats...

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Please check in with your name, location, and a movie/documentary you’ve watched recently or would recommend! #bigbeacon