Engaged Faculty Fellowship Program
Kathleen Hefferon
About the Fellow
- Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- More about Kathleen Hefferon
Cohort year(s)
- 2021-22, Faculty Fellow in Engaged Learning
Topic(s)
- Education; Food and Agriculture
2021-22 Project
Assessment Plan for Community-Engaged Learning in Global Development
Kathleen Hefferon is always trying to think of ways to get people excited about STEM disciplines. Recognizing that the Ithaca Farmers Market is a fun space for foodies, tourists and families to gather, Hefferon is developing a kiosk at the market that showcases how important microbes are in our food. Cornell students staffing the kiosk will get hands-on experience in communicating science and teaching the public. Visitors to the kiosk will learn how foods — including cheese, sauerkraut, bread and yogurt — are made using microbes.
Engaged Faculty Fellowship Program
A yearlong cohort program in which faculty dive deep into the theory and practice of community-engaged learning; meet monthly to discuss readings, share projects and workshop challenges; and help transform what it means to teach at Cornell