Teachers College MST Department
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MST is home to 🧮 Math Ed, 🔬 Science Ed, and 🎥 Technology, Media & Learning at Teachers College. Innovating at the intersection of education, media, and STEM. #EduSky
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We're so excited for this month's Alumni Highlight! Dr. Aarti Mallya is the 2025-2026 Bergen County Teacher of the Year 🎉
October 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
We're so excited for this month's Alumni Highlight! Dr. Aarti Mallya is the 2025-2026 Bergen County Teacher of the Year 🎉
Faculty Highlight: @chrisemdin.bsky.social 🎤👨🏾🔬
Dr. Chris Emdin is the Maxine Greene Chair for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Professor of Science Education. He is the founder of #HipHopEd, a cross-curricular initiative focused on the intersections of hip-hop and education.
Dr. Chris Emdin is the Maxine Greene Chair for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Professor of Science Education. He is the founder of #HipHopEd, a cross-curricular initiative focused on the intersections of hip-hop and education.
October 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Faculty Highlight: @chrisemdin.bsky.social 🎤👨🏾🔬
Dr. Chris Emdin is the Maxine Greene Chair for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Professor of Science Education. He is the founder of #HipHopEd, a cross-curricular initiative focused on the intersections of hip-hop and education.
Dr. Chris Emdin is the Maxine Greene Chair for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Professor of Science Education. He is the founder of #HipHopEd, a cross-curricular initiative focused on the intersections of hip-hop and education.
✨ MST Spotlight ✨
We’re proud to celebrate Lalitha Vasudevan, Vice Dean for Digital Innovation and Managing Director of TC’s Digital Futures Institute, for her recent feature on NY1!
💡 Link in bio for the full story!
#MSTatTC #AI #EdTech #DigitalInnovation #TeachersCollege #BackToSchool
We’re proud to celebrate Lalitha Vasudevan, Vice Dean for Digital Innovation and Managing Director of TC’s Digital Futures Institute, for her recent feature on NY1!
💡 Link in bio for the full story!
#MSTatTC #AI #EdTech #DigitalInnovation #TeachersCollege #BackToSchool
September 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
✨ MST Spotlight ✨
We’re proud to celebrate Lalitha Vasudevan, Vice Dean for Digital Innovation and Managing Director of TC’s Digital Futures Institute, for her recent feature on NY1!
💡 Link in bio for the full story!
#MSTatTC #AI #EdTech #DigitalInnovation #TeachersCollege #BackToSchool
We’re proud to celebrate Lalitha Vasudevan, Vice Dean for Digital Innovation and Managing Director of TC’s Digital Futures Institute, for her recent feature on NY1!
💡 Link in bio for the full story!
#MSTatTC #AI #EdTech #DigitalInnovation #TeachersCollege #BackToSchool
Meet this month’s MST Featured Alum, Christian De Luna!
September 16, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Meet this month’s MST Featured Alum, Christian De Luna!
We’re thrilled to welcome Professor Nick Wasserman as our new Department Chair.
A longtime member of the MST community, Professor Wasserman brings thoughtful leadership, deep care, and a clear vision to the role.
Want to know what’s in store? Read the story using the link in our bio! 🔗 #MSTatTC
A longtime member of the MST community, Professor Wasserman brings thoughtful leadership, deep care, and a clear vision to the role.
Want to know what’s in store? Read the story using the link in our bio! 🔗 #MSTatTC
September 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome Professor Nick Wasserman as our new Department Chair.
A longtime member of the MST community, Professor Wasserman brings thoughtful leadership, deep care, and a clear vision to the role.
Want to know what’s in store? Read the story using the link in our bio! 🔗 #MSTatTC
A longtime member of the MST community, Professor Wasserman brings thoughtful leadership, deep care, and a clear vision to the role.
Want to know what’s in store? Read the story using the link in our bio! 🔗 #MSTatTC
The wait is over, the semester starts today! 🎉
Our final message comes from Nick Wasserman, Professor in the Mathematics Education Program and our new MST Chair. Help us wish him luck in his new role — and welcome back to school!
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunity
Our final message comes from Nick Wasserman, Professor in the Mathematics Education Program and our new MST Chair. Help us wish him luck in his new role — and welcome back to school!
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunity
September 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The wait is over, the semester starts today! 🎉
Our final message comes from Nick Wasserman, Professor in the Mathematics Education Program and our new MST Chair. Help us wish him luck in his new role — and welcome back to school!
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunity
Our final message comes from Nick Wasserman, Professor in the Mathematics Education Program and our new MST Chair. Help us wish him luck in his new role — and welcome back to school!
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunity
The semester starts TOMORROW!! 🎉
Today’s welcome message is from Felicia Moore Mensah, Professor in the Science Education Program and outgoing Department Chair of MST. We’re so grateful for her leadership and wish her a restful and rejuvenating sabbatical.
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunity
Today’s welcome message is from Felicia Moore Mensah, Professor in the Science Education Program and outgoing Department Chair of MST. We’re so grateful for her leadership and wish her a restful and rejuvenating sabbatical.
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunity
September 1, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The semester starts TOMORROW!! 🎉
Today’s welcome message is from Felicia Moore Mensah, Professor in the Science Education Program and outgoing Department Chair of MST. We’re so grateful for her leadership and wish her a restful and rejuvenating sabbatical.
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunity
Today’s welcome message is from Felicia Moore Mensah, Professor in the Science Education Program and outgoing Department Chair of MST. We’re so grateful for her leadership and wish her a restful and rejuvenating sabbatical.
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunity
A new week means we’re just 2 days away from the start of the semester! 🎉
Today’s welcome message comes from Jooeun Shim, Lecturer in the TML Program. We can’t wait to see our MST community back on campus, ready for an incredible year ahead.
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunit
Today’s welcome message comes from Jooeun Shim, Lecturer in the TML Program. We can’t wait to see our MST community back on campus, ready for an incredible year ahead.
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunit
August 31, 2025 at 3:25 PM
A new week means we’re just 2 days away from the start of the semester! 🎉
Today’s welcome message comes from Jooeun Shim, Lecturer in the TML Program. We can’t wait to see our MST community back on campus, ready for an incredible year ahead.
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunit
Today’s welcome message comes from Jooeun Shim, Lecturer in the TML Program. We can’t wait to see our MST community back on campus, ready for an incredible year ahead.
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunit
Heading into the weekend with another warm welcome! 🌟
Today’s message comes from Jessica Riccio, Senior Lecturer in the Science Education Program. With just 3 days until the semester begins, we hope you enjoy the weekend and get ready for an exciting start to the year ahead.
#MSTatTC #BackToTC
Today’s message comes from Jessica Riccio, Senior Lecturer in the Science Education Program. With just 3 days until the semester begins, we hope you enjoy the weekend and get ready for an exciting start to the year ahead.
#MSTatTC #BackToTC
August 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Another day, another warm welcome from our faculty! 🎉
Today’s message comes from Rochy Flint, Lecturer in the Mathematics Education Department. Stay tuned this week as we highlight more MST faculty who are eager to welcome both new and returning students.
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunity
Today’s message comes from Rochy Flint, Lecturer in the Mathematics Education Department. Stay tuned this week as we highlight more MST faculty who are eager to welcome both new and returning students.
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunity
August 29, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Another day, another warm welcome from our faculty! 🎉
Today’s message comes from Rochy Flint, Lecturer in the Mathematics Education Department. Stay tuned this week as we highlight more MST faculty who are eager to welcome both new and returning students.
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunity
Today’s message comes from Rochy Flint, Lecturer in the Mathematics Education Department. Stay tuned this week as we highlight more MST faculty who are eager to welcome both new and returning students.
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunity
The countdown is on — just 5 days until the start of the semester! 🎉
Today’s welcome message comes from Mario Khreiche, Lecturer in the TML Department. Stay tuned this week as we highlight more MST faculty who are eager to welcome both new and returning students.
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunity
Today’s welcome message comes from Mario Khreiche, Lecturer in the TML Department. Stay tuned this week as we highlight more MST faculty who are eager to welcome both new and returning students.
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunity
August 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The countdown is on — just 5 days until the start of the semester! 🎉
Today’s welcome message comes from Mario Khreiche, Lecturer in the TML Department. Stay tuned this week as we highlight more MST faculty who are eager to welcome both new and returning students.
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunity
Today’s welcome message comes from Mario Khreiche, Lecturer in the TML Department. Stay tuned this week as we highlight more MST faculty who are eager to welcome both new and returning students.
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunity
One week until classes begin at TC! 🎉
MST will be sharing a series of faculty messages to kick off the semester — but first, we wanted to start with a special welcome from Provost KerryAnn O’Meara!
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunity
MST will be sharing a series of faculty messages to kick off the semester — but first, we wanted to start with a special welcome from Provost KerryAnn O’Meara!
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunity
August 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM
One week until classes begin at TC! 🎉
MST will be sharing a series of faculty messages to kick off the semester — but first, we wanted to start with a special welcome from Provost KerryAnn O’Meara!
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunity
MST will be sharing a series of faculty messages to kick off the semester — but first, we wanted to start with a special welcome from Provost KerryAnn O’Meara!
#MSTatTC #BackToTC #TCCommunity
🧠 Our last #SummerOfSTEM will carry through the year: the What If Questions Jar. Write down wild STEM questions like “What if the moon disappeared?” or “What if we lived on Mars?” Pick one, research it, and stay curious.
Thanks for spending your summer with us! We’ll see you this fall. 🌞 #MSTatTC
Thanks for spending your summer with us! We’ll see you this fall. 🌞 #MSTatTC
August 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🧠 Our last #SummerOfSTEM will carry through the year: the What If Questions Jar. Write down wild STEM questions like “What if the moon disappeared?” or “What if we lived on Mars?” Pick one, research it, and stay curious.
Thanks for spending your summer with us! We’ll see you this fall. 🌞 #MSTatTC
Thanks for spending your summer with us! We’ll see you this fall. 🌞 #MSTatTC
🌿 This week’s #SummerOfSTEM: Nature Numbers! Collect flowers, leaves, rocks, or sticks and turn them into patterns, equations, or art. Explore math, design, and creativity—right in your backyard. #MSTatTC #MathEducation #STEMOutside
August 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
🌿 This week’s #SummerOfSTEM: Nature Numbers! Collect flowers, leaves, rocks, or sticks and turn them into patterns, equations, or art. Explore math, design, and creativity—right in your backyard. #MSTatTC #MathEducation #STEMOutside
🎨 This week’s #SummerOfSTEM challenge: Write code for a drawing—on paper! Give step-by-step instructions for a shape or image, then let someone else follow them. Did they match your vision? If not, debug your algorithm. #MSTatTC #TML #EdTech
August 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🎨 This week’s #SummerOfSTEM challenge: Write code for a drawing—on paper! Give step-by-step instructions for a shape or image, then let someone else follow them. Did they match your vision? If not, debug your algorithm. #MSTatTC #TML #EdTech
🎢 This week’s #SummerOfSTEM challenge: Build a marble run using materials around the house. Explore motion, design, and speed as you create loops, jumps, or races. It’s engineering you can test in real time. #MSTatTC #CMLTD #STEMDesign
July 28, 2025 at 12:43 PM
🎢 This week’s #SummerOfSTEM challenge: Build a marble run using materials around the house. Explore motion, design, and speed as you create loops, jumps, or races. It’s engineering you can test in real time. #MSTatTC #CMLTD #STEMDesign
Students from the Bronx Academy of Software Engineering visited TC to explore our makerspaces, dive into game design, and get inspired. Big thanks to Dennis Morgan and our incredible lab teams for making it such a memorable, hands-on day! #MSTatTC #STEMed #GameDesign
July 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Students from the Bronx Academy of Software Engineering visited TC to explore our makerspaces, dive into game design, and get inspired. Big thanks to Dennis Morgan and our incredible lab teams for making it such a memorable, hands-on day! #MSTatTC #STEMed #GameDesign
📚 Six weeks. That’s all that stands between us and a new season of learning, discovery, and growth.
Are you ready for everything this semester has in store? ✏️📘✨
#MSTatTC #FallSemesterCountdown
Are you ready for everything this semester has in store? ✏️📘✨
#MSTatTC #FallSemesterCountdown
July 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
📚 Six weeks. That’s all that stands between us and a new season of learning, discovery, and growth.
Are you ready for everything this semester has in store? ✏️📘✨
#MSTatTC #FallSemesterCountdown
Are you ready for everything this semester has in store? ✏️📘✨
#MSTatTC #FallSemesterCountdown
☀️ This week’s #SummerOfSTEM activity: Shadow Art Geometry! Head outside, trace your shadow throughout the day, and observe how it changes. Explore light, angles, and time... all with a piece of chalk and a bit of sunshine. #MSTatTC #STEMOutside #CMLTD
July 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
☀️ This week’s #SummerOfSTEM activity: Shadow Art Geometry! Head outside, trace your shadow throughout the day, and observe how it changes. Explore light, angles, and time... all with a piece of chalk and a bit of sunshine. #MSTatTC #STEMOutside #CMLTD
Mix up your own popsicles for this week's #SummerOfSTEM challenge! 🍭
👉 Try different juices and fruits
👉 Layer liquids with different densities
👉 See which ingredients freeze fastest
From states of matter to kitchen chemistry, this is one STEM activity you get to eat. 🍦💡 #MSTatTC
👉 Try different juices and fruits
👉 Layer liquids with different densities
👉 See which ingredients freeze fastest
From states of matter to kitchen chemistry, this is one STEM activity you get to eat. 🍦💡 #MSTatTC
July 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Mix up your own popsicles for this week's #SummerOfSTEM challenge! 🍭
👉 Try different juices and fruits
👉 Layer liquids with different densities
👉 See which ingredients freeze fastest
From states of matter to kitchen chemistry, this is one STEM activity you get to eat. 🍦💡 #MSTatTC
👉 Try different juices and fruits
👉 Layer liquids with different densities
👉 See which ingredients freeze fastest
From states of matter to kitchen chemistry, this is one STEM activity you get to eat. 🍦💡 #MSTatTC
This week’s #SummerOfSTEM activity: Digital Storytelling 📸
Use your phone to snap a few pictures or short clips throughout your day, then turn them into a digital story using free tools like Canva, Book Creator, or Capcut.
Don't forget to tag us!
#MSTatTC #CMLTD #DigitalStorytelling#SummerOfSTEM
Use your phone to snap a few pictures or short clips throughout your day, then turn them into a digital story using free tools like Canva, Book Creator, or Capcut.
Don't forget to tag us!
#MSTatTC #CMLTD #DigitalStorytelling#SummerOfSTEM
July 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
This week’s #SummerOfSTEM activity: Digital Storytelling 📸
Use your phone to snap a few pictures or short clips throughout your day, then turn them into a digital story using free tools like Canva, Book Creator, or Capcut.
Don't forget to tag us!
#MSTatTC #CMLTD #DigitalStorytelling#SummerOfSTEM
Use your phone to snap a few pictures or short clips throughout your day, then turn them into a digital story using free tools like Canva, Book Creator, or Capcut.
Don't forget to tag us!
#MSTatTC #CMLTD #DigitalStorytelling#SummerOfSTEM
Reflection, like progress, is ongoing.
This Independence Day, we acknowledge the past and present while staying focused on building a more just and equitable future in education and beyond.
Let’s keep moving forward, together. ❤️🤍💙
#FourthOfJuly #MSTatTC #EquityInEducation #JusticeForAll
This Independence Day, we acknowledge the past and present while staying focused on building a more just and equitable future in education and beyond.
Let’s keep moving forward, together. ❤️🤍💙
#FourthOfJuly #MSTatTC #EquityInEducation #JusticeForAll
July 4, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Reflection, like progress, is ongoing.
This Independence Day, we acknowledge the past and present while staying focused on building a more just and equitable future in education and beyond.
Let’s keep moving forward, together. ❤️🤍💙
#FourthOfJuly #MSTatTC #EquityInEducation #JusticeForAll
This Independence Day, we acknowledge the past and present while staying focused on building a more just and equitable future in education and beyond.
Let’s keep moving forward, together. ❤️🤍💙
#FourthOfJuly #MSTatTC #EquityInEducation #JusticeForAll
This week’s #SummerOfSTEM challenge, inspired by a STEAMnasium fave: Sidewalk Math! 🧠
Turn your driveway into a math playground with number lines, patterns, or hopscotch equations.
Tag us with your chalk creations!
#MSTatTC #STEAMnasium #SidewalkMath
Turn your driveway into a math playground with number lines, patterns, or hopscotch equations.
Tag us with your chalk creations!
#MSTatTC #STEAMnasium #SidewalkMath
June 30, 2025 at 1:27 PM
This week’s #SummerOfSTEM challenge, inspired by a STEAMnasium fave: Sidewalk Math! 🧠
Turn your driveway into a math playground with number lines, patterns, or hopscotch equations.
Tag us with your chalk creations!
#MSTatTC #STEAMnasium #SidewalkMath
Turn your driveway into a math playground with number lines, patterns, or hopscotch equations.
Tag us with your chalk creations!
#MSTatTC #STEAMnasium #SidewalkMath
Fun Fact Friday: Bananas are radioactive. 🍌☢️
They contain potassium-40, a naturally occurring isotope. You’d need to eat millions to feel anything, but still… a radioactive snack!
What other foods do you think are radioactive? Do some research and let us know what you find!
#MSTatTC #FunFact
They contain potassium-40, a naturally occurring isotope. You’d need to eat millions to feel anything, but still… a radioactive snack!
What other foods do you think are radioactive? Do some research and let us know what you find!
#MSTatTC #FunFact
June 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Check out this issue of TC Today, featuring an article about MST Professor Irina Lyublinskaya's work cultivating AI literacy! www.tc.columbia.edu/newsroom/pub...
June 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Check out this issue of TC Today, featuring an article about MST Professor Irina Lyublinskaya's work cultivating AI literacy! www.tc.columbia.edu/newsroom/pub...