“What’s The Story?” Personal, Professional, and Institutional Transformation with Joe Tranquillo
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Joe Tranquillo, Associate Provost for Transformative Teaching and Learning, Bucknell University, will explore the role of stories in teaching, learning, and personal and professional growth in a series of workshops sponsored by the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN). As a KEEN Fellow, Joe has a history exploring KEEN’s entrepreneurial mindset of curiosity, connection, and creating value. Embracing this mindset enables anyone to question, adapt, and make positive change in our classes, on our campus, in our communities, and in the world.
Tuesday, February 25
- Tuesday, February 25, 2025 to Learning with Stories Workshop: Storytelling and Reflection, In and Out of the Classroom
In a world where we are mostly rewarded for what we do, reflection often takes a back seat. Yet reflection is when experiences are processed and abstracted so that learning can be translated to new situations. This session, directed toward faculty, introduces alternative reflection techniques for moving beyond traditional written reflections at the end of a course or module. The workshop includes time for faculty to explore opportunities for integrating reflection into their classrooms.
Locations: Rubin Campus Center
Presented by Joe Tranquillo, Associate Provost for Transformative Teaching and Learning, Bucknell University. Sponsored by the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN). - Tuesday, February 25, 2025 to Creating Your Story Workshop: A Framework for Thriving in a Time of Uncertainty
This session, open to all, introduces the Thrive Framework, designed to help students not just survive but flourish during and beyond their time at our institutions. Participants will learn about "thrive learning objectives" and explore examples of impactful initiatives. The workshop also covers systems and methods of assessing student thriving. By the end, attendees will gain practical tools to enhance the student experience in a holistic way.
Locations: Rubin Campus Center
Presented by Joe Tranquillo, Associate Provost for Transformative Teaching and Learning, Bucknell University. Sponsored by the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN). - Tuesday, February 25, 2025 to Teaching with Stories Workshop: Introducing and Thinking About Story-Rich Pedagogies
Intended for faculty, grad students, postdocs -- anyone teaching or considering a teaching career -- this session explores how storytelling can bring data to life and create emotional connections in teaching. Participants will learn frameworks and methods for practicing "Story-Rich Pedagogies," including STEEPLED, Product Archaeology, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The workshop will help educators use stories to enhance their teaching and provide opportunities to practice telling their own stories. Reflection activities will guide participants in starting their storytelling journey.
Presented by Joe Tranquillo, Associate Provost for Transformative Teaching and Learning, Bucknell University. Sponsored by the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN).
Locations: Rubin Campus Center - Tuesday, February 25, 2025 to Keynote: What’s Our Story? The Past, Present, and Future of Higher Education
Everyone is talking about AI now – but higher education has been ripe for disruption for decades. In this interactive keynote followed by audience Q&A, we
- review trends in higher education and engineering education pedagogies,
- explore strategies for embracing change in higher education, offering practical methods for leaders and changemakers to enact lasting transformations, and
- envision what is needed for the higher education community to prepare ourselves and our students to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Presented by Joe Tranquillo, Associate Provost for Transformative Teaching and Learning, Bucknell University. Sponsored by the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN).
Locations: Innovation Studio
Reception to follow in the Diamond Lounge.