Teachers College MST Department

Room full of people sitting in chairs. Lalitha sits behind a desk and shares research

Fun to hear from @lmv.bsky.social at our "Play in Progress" brownbag event! Tinkering with her archival work on how children's play has been surveilled and criminalized. @tc-mst.bsky.social

We're so excited for this month's Alumni Highlight! Dr. Aarti Mallya is the 2025-2026 Bergen County Teacher of the Year 🎉

Curious about AI in the classroom? Join the Teachers College MST Department and the Teachers College Digital Futures Institute for a Book Talk with Dr. Irina Lyublinskaya and Dr. Du on AI Literacy moderated by TC Record's executive editor, Dr. Nancy Lesko.

Register here: https://bit.ly/46Tb3DT

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.

If you are attending NCTM Conference in Atlanta this month, come to my AI literacy workshop on October 17 at 1 - 2:15 pm at Georgia World Congress Center, Room B208, followed by our book signing at @corwinpress.bsky.social booth 1217 at 2:45 - 3:15 pm. @tc-mst.bsky.social

✨ 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

Meet this month’s MST Featured Alum, Christian De Luna!

Congrats to our two graduate research assistants, Marcus Cheung and Chamarra A. O. Coward, both doctoral students at @tc-mst.bsky.social first research paper publications: doi.org/10.1016/j.me...!

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

TCR Booktalk: Teaching AI Literacy Across the Curriculum | Events | Teachers College, Columbia University Monday, October 20, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (EDT) at Smith Learning Theater

Columbia University is hosting EdTech week. October 20 is the Day of Education, registration for teachers is free. At Teachers College we will have the booktalk about our AI literacy book that day. Check it out: www.tc.columbia.edu/events/info/.... @corwinpress.bsky.social , @tc-mst.bsky.social

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

🧠 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

🌿 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

🎢 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

📚 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

☀️ 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

YouTube video by Teachers College, Columbia University How you can teach AI Literacy (even without AI Tools)

Check out video about AI produced by Teachers College Digital Futures Insitute based on our book about AI literacy by @corwinpress.bsky.social @tc-mst.bsky.social :
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzXD...

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

AI Literacy is Imperative for Classroom Success TC’s Irina Lyublinskaya and coauthor share key takeaways from their new book, Teaching AI Literacy Across the Curriculum

www.tc.columbia.edu/articles/202... @corwinpress.bsky.social @tc-mst.bsky.social

Addressing the Digital Divide in Indonesia From coding to sustainability curriculum, TC student Marsha Fabiola is using her passions to pay it forward

Bridging the digital divide, one innovation at a time 🌍
Read about CMLTD student Marsha Fabiola, whose work is reshaping digital literacy and access in Indonesia and beyond!

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

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