Assessment Fellows

Margaret Bausman, LCSW-R, MSLIS, is a tenured Associate Professor on the faculty of the Hunter College Libraries. She holds the position of the Head of the Social Work, Nutrition and Public Health Library, which serves the academic and research needs of the Silberman School of Social Work, Public Health and Nutrition Programs. Ms. Bausman earned an MS in Library and Information Science degree from Long Island University’s Palmer School in 2010. Prior to this, Ms. Bausman worked as a clinical and administrative social worker in children’s mental health services, having completed an MSW at New York University in 1995. In addition to information literacy instruction and needs in social work education and practice, Ms. Bausman’s research interests include the development of the helping professions during the Progressive Era with particular focus on the intertwined evolution of librarianship and social work, the construct of the new woman, and the social justice movements of the time.

Nadya Kobko has more than 25 years of teaching experience under her belt. She taught physics, astronomy, and Foundations of Natural Sciences in High and Middle schools in Moscow, Russia. When she came to New York in 1996 to study in the Chemistry Ph.D. program at CUNY she began teaching General Chemistry laboratories at Hunter College. Later she taught General Chemistry lectures and labs for non-science majors at Yeshiva College, then General Chemistry lectures and laboratories for Nursing program students at LaGuardia College, as well as General Chemistry lectures and Physical chemistry lectures and laboratories at Hunter College. Currently Dr. Kobko is a full time lecturer in HC Chemistry department. She mainly teaches jumbo lecture courses in General Chemistry.

Dr. Amber Martin is a developmental psychologist in the department of psychology. Since coming to Hunter in 2014, she has taught multiple courses in psychology including developmental psychology and psychology of language. Her research examines language acquisition in deaf children, and language change over time. She also coordinates the major’s experimental methods course, and is the departmental director of assessment. During her year as assessment fellow Dr. Martin will work with psychology faculty to improve existing and develop new ways to assess and improve student writing in the psychological sciences.

Leighsa Sharoff is an experienced educator, practitioner, nurse leader, mentor and researcher with numerous publications, presentations, invited lectures, and funded research grants and projects to her credit. She received her bachelor's in nursing from Adelphi University, master's degree in nursing from Hunter College/City University of New York as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist, and her doctorate in education from Columbia University/Teachers College. Sharoff is also an Advanced Certified Holistic Nurse. She is a tenured Associate Professor and Simulation Coordinator at the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing at Hunter College. Sharoff is a national and international speaker at nursing and educational conferences, has presented lectures and research findings to nursing and multidisciplinary audiences, including presentations in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Dublin Ireland and the Netherlands. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles, is a peer reviewer for numerous high-impact nursing and medical journals and is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Holistic Nursing [JHN]. Recently one of her articles was a finalist in the JHN Excellence in Writing Awards: Practice and Education. She is a member of many professional organizations and has served in numerous leadership positions. Dr. Sharoff is a Fellow in the New York Academy of Medicine, active on the NYSIM Advisory Council (New York Simulation Center) and remains an active member of the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Medical Reserve Corps.

Gabriela M. Smeureanu is a faculty member in the Chemistry Department and serves as the department coordinator for pedagogical and student success initiatives. Gabriela is an active participant in the ongoing Chemistry Department’s study of the effects of flipped and active-learning classroom pedagogy on student mastery of content and grades in General Chemistry I and II courses. Gabriela has 15 years’ experience in teaching science to students from undergraduates to graduates and high schools. Her background includes Chemical Education Pedagogy, advising, teaching and developing curriculum in chemistry. She works to develop and implement flipped classrooms, inquiry labs using technology and innovations for engagement and retention in chemistry. She is also developing and teaching general chemistry online courses for nursing and pre-med programs as well as participating in admissions and advising. Gabriela coordinates instruction, assessment, develops course content, and builds faculty collaborations across campuses.

Dr. Jason Young is a professor of social psychology in the Department of Psychology at Hunter College—CUNY, where he conducts research on the impact of emotion on judgment and decision-making, including factors producing fear of crime, and the impact of math anxiety on personal spending and saving habits. His work on student learning and education in recent years has included helping develop projects for CABE, the APA Committee on Associate and Baccalaureate Education, including projects focused on the assessment of psychological learning and a current project aligning employer skillsets with student learning in psychology courses. He is a past president of the Psi Chi Honor Society, a fellow of Division 1 of APA, and a longstanding advocate for more in-depth student advising strategies to facilitate their research and career goals. His teaching interests include Introductory Psychology, Social Psychology, Attitudes and Persuasion, the Psychology of Prediction, and Evolutionary Psychology.

Manashi Chatterjee received her M.Sc. from Indian Institute of Technology, her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from University of Saskatchewan and completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Edinburgh. She joined Hunter College in Fall Manashi Chatterjee received her M.Sc. from Indian Institute of Technology, her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from University of Saskatchewan and completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Edinburgh. She joined Hunter College in Fall 2013 as a Doctoral Lecturer in Organic Chemistry. Prior to Hunter College, she held teaching faculty positions at University of California, Los Angeles and University of Nebraska, Lincoln. For nearly a decade, she has taught large enrollment, organic chemistry courses and lead outreach in the STEM fields. Her research interests are in understanding student learning of organic chemistry and the use of technology in identifying student misconceptions 2013 as a Doctoral Lecturer in Organic Chemistry. Prior to Hunter College, she held teaching faculty positions at University of California, Los Angeles and University of Nebraska, Lincoln. For nearly a decade, she has taught large enrollment, organic chemistry courses and lead outreach in the STEM fields. Her research interests are in understanding student learning of organic chemistry and the use of technology in identifying student misconceptions.

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Kirsten Grant is a native New Yorker. She has a BA in biology from Fisk University and a PhD from Florida State. Kirsten Grant is a native New Yorker. She has a BA in biology from Fisk University and a PhD from Florida State University in biochemistry. She is excited about being able to focus on chemical education full time University in biochemistry. She is excited about being able to focus on chemical education full time.

Manashi Chatterjee received her M.Sc. from Indian Institute of Technology, her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from University of Saskatchewan and completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Edinburgh. She joined Hunter College in Fall 2013 as a Doctoral Lecturer in Organic Chemistry. Prior to Hunter College, she held teaching faculty positions at University of California, Los Angeles and University of Nebraska, Lincoln. For nearly a decade, she has taught large enrollment, organic chemistry courses and lead outreach in the STEM fields. Her research interests are in understanding student learning of organic chemistry and the use of technology in identifying student misconceptions.

Bryan Dowling has been involved in department-level assessment since first coming to Hunter College in 2008. He began working on college-wide assessment shortly thereafter in 2009. His background in quantitative methods and research design have driven his interest in high quality assessment and program evaluation.

Kirsten Grant is a native New Yorker. She has a BA in biology from Fisk University and a PhD from Florida State University in biochemistry. She is excited about being able to focus on chemical education full time.

Elizabeth Wall O'Brien is an academic advisor with Hunter Scholar Programs. She lives in East Harlem with her husband, daughter and four cats.

Manashi Chatterjee received her M.Sc. from Indian Institute of Technology, her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from University of Saskatchewan and completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Edinburgh. She joined Hunter College in Fall 2013 as a Doctoral Lecturer in Organic Chemistry. Prior to Hunter College, she held teaching faculty positions at University of California, Los Angeles and University of Nebraska, Lincoln. For nearly a decade, she has taught large enrollment, organic chemistry courses and lead outreach in the STEM fields. Her research interests are in understanding student learning of organic chemistry and the use of technology in identifying student misconceptions.

Jen DeGregorio is an adjunct lecturer in the English Department, where she has taught Expository Writing, Introduction to Writing about Literature, and Introduction to Creative Writing. She is also a poet and prose writer whose work has appeared at Salon.com, The Rumpus, The Baltimore Review, Pank, and other publications.

Bryan Dowling has been involved in department-level assessment since first coming to Hunter College in 2008. He began working on college-wide assessment shortly thereafter in 2009. His background in quantitative methods and research design have driven his interest in high quality assessment and program evaluation.

Kirsten Grant is a native New Yorker. She has a BA in biology from Fisk University and a PhD from Florida State University in biochemistry. She is excited about being able to focus on chemical education full time.

Stephanie Margolin is Hunter's Instructional Design librarian. Her interest in assessment was sparked by a larger interest in quality teaching, and has been further developed in Hunter's strong assessment community.

Maria Nelson is Assistant Director for Special Education Programs in the Partnership Program in the School of Education, and before this, worked in special education in a variety capacities within DOE schools. Hailing for from Philadelphia, where she attended the University of Pennsylvania, Maria is passionate about history and deciphering how students learn differently.

Elizabeth Wall O'Brien is an academic advisor with Hunter Scholar Programs. She lives in East Harlem with her husband, daughter and four cats.