In my work as a research assistant for a historical data project, I transcribed public records that contained the names of enslaved people enlisted in the Union Army, their enslavers, how much money their enslavers were supposed to receive for…
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Incorporating Artificial Intelligence into Engineering
Making College “Worth It” – Season 3, Episode 3 In this episode, we explore the technical, ethical, and social complexities of using AI in engineering. We speak with Dr. Blake Hament, Assistant Professor of Engineering at Elon University, who shares an example of developing a voice-enabled…
The Connected Campus: How Space Shapes Relationship-Rich Learning
At Elon University, relationship-rich learning is more than a pedagogical philosophy—it’s a lived, spatial reality. The campus itself feels like a conversation starter. Known for its commitment to high-impact practices and deeply engaged faculty-student relationships, Elon has created a physical environment that fosters belonging, curiosity, and connection. From…
Preserving Human Experiences: Data and Ethics
This summer, I had the opportunity to deepen my understanding of data as a research assistant under Dr. Amanda Kleintop, working with archived records from the US Slave Claims Commissions. In this role, I was responsible for transcribing documents from…
Student Scholar Perspectives on Mentoring Relationships
Limed: Teaching with a TwistSeason 4, Episode 3 In this episode, guests Azul Bellot and Tiffanie Grant, both Center for Engaged Learning Student Scholars at Elon University, share how mentorship has shaped their confidence, sense of belonging, and academic journeys….
A Reflection on Collaborative Research
Starting with my first experience in 2012, I have participated in three iterations of the International Collaborative Writing Groups (ICWG) program, which is an initiative of the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL). The ICWGs were…
Teaching as Storytelling: How a Neuroscience Study Changed My Classroom Smartphone Policy
Since I started at Elon University four years ago, I’ve wrestled with how to approach smartphone use in my classroom. In my syllabi, I previously stated: “Cell phones (on silent or vibrate) are permitted in class, but please be considerate…
Translating the Past: Reflections from Behind the Ledger
During the summer of 2025, I had the opportunity to work on a transcription project involving historical records from the War Department about Maryland, Missouri, and the US Bureau of Colored Troops during the Civil War. These included an account…
Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences in the Humanities
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