Macmillan Learning Announces Winners of the EconEd Innovation and Education Awards
22 Mayo 2024 - 8:07AM
Business Wire
Macmillan Learning, a privately-held, family-owned digital
learning company, announced the winners of the 2024 EconEd
Innovation and Education Awards. This year’s awards celebrate the
innovative teaching methods of Dr. Madhavi Venkatesan, Associate
Teaching Professor of Economics, Northeastern University and the
exceptional academic and research achievements of economics student
Samantha Mackley from the University of Missouri.
Both Dr. Madhavi Venkatesan and Samantha Mackley have each
earned a $2,500 prize and an all-expenses-paid trip to Macmillan
Learning’s annual EconEd conference, scheduled to take place on
September 27-28 in Chicago. Known for its rich academic discourse
and diverse perspectives, EconEd is a platform for professional
development, knowledge sharing, and community building among
Economics instructors. Previous conference speakers included
Macmillan Learning authors with more than 150 years experience at
leading colleges around the world, including Paul Krugman, Justin
Wolfers, Betsey Stevenson, Tyler Cowen, Alex Tabarrok, Eric Chiang,
and more.
"We believe that collaboration and knowledge sharing helps
elevate economic education and scholarship, which is why at EconEd
we bring together the best of both worlds: the innovative spirit of
educators and the supportive resources and deep knowledge of
Macmillan Learning’s authors. We established a new award this year
to honor the achievements of instructors like Dr. Venkatesan and
students like Samantha Mackley who both embody excellence in
economics education and exemplify the heart of our mission -- to
inspire what’s possible for every learner," said Scott Guile,
Executive Marketing Manager, Macmillan Learning.
Instructor Contest Winner: Dr. Madhavi
Venkatesan, Northeastern University
Dr. Venkatesan has been awarded the EconEd Instructor Innovation
Award for her groundbreaking project designed to deepen students'
understanding of economic principles and their real-world
applications, particularly focusing on externalities and
sustainability. In her Principles of Microeconomics class, Dr.
Venkatesan assigns a life cycle assessment project that engages
students in analyzing the environmental impacts of littered items
produced by public companies.
The EconEd Instructor Award was created to recognize innovation
in the teaching of Principles of Economics. Dr. Venkatesan’s
innovative approach not only highlights the critical importance of
value-oriented purchasing and investing but also enhances students'
grasp of economic theories such as the theory of the firm (which
explores how businesses operate, make decisions, and interact with
the market to maximize profits) and consumer behavior (how
individuals make decisions to allocate their resources (time,
money, effort) to purchase goods and services). The judges noted
that the assignment has “empowered students to see the tangible
impact of economic incentives on environmental outcomes, fostering
a generation of informed consumers and future leaders who are
passionate about sustainability.”
Student Contest Winner: Samantha
Mackley, University of Missouri
Samantha Mackley has been awarded the EconEd Student Education
Award for her outstanding academic achievements and dedication to
advancing economic knowledge. Inspired by her Intermediate
Microeconomics course, Samantha has actively engaged in economic
research, contributing to studies on school lunch policies and
crime and poverty analysis. She has also played a pivotal role in
promoting economic literacy and engagement through her leadership
positions in Undergraduate Women in Economics and Omicron Delta
Epsilon, as well as her work as a founding editor of the
undergraduate social sciences journal.
The Award was created to recognize an undergraduate Economics
student who demonstrates exceptional academic achievements and
makes noteworthy contributions to their community through their
Economics acumen. Samantha’s dedication to advancing economic
knowledge and her active engagement in research and community
initiatives truly embody the spirit of this award. The judges noted
that Samantha’s essay “eloquently captures the essence of economic
studies and their profound influence on both personal growth and
societal well-being.”
About Macmillan Learning
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that inspires what’s possible for every learner. We envision a
world in which every learner succeeds. Through our content, tools
and services, we aim to make that a reality. To learn more, please
visit macmillanlearning.com or join our Macmillan Community.
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