Kevin Conway
Marquette Bookshelf: ‘Uneven Futures: Strategies for Community Survival from Speculative Fiction’
Co-edited by Dr. Gerry Canavan, chair and associate professor of English The explosion in speculative/science fiction across different media from the late 20th century to the present has compelled those in the field of science fiction studies to rethink the community’s identity, orientation and stakes. In this edited collection, more than 40 writers, critics, game…
Marquette bookshelf: ‘Push the Tarp: A story about fostering authentic leadership and great teams’
By Tim McMahon, vice president for university advancement “Push The Tarp” is a novel about a 20-year-old who is faced with adversity, and through a fortunate turn of events learns from an unlikely mentor who teaches him a proven approach to authentic leadership and building great teams. In this truly heartwarming and relatable journey, Tim…
Marquette Bookshelf: ‘Researching Gender-Based Violence: Embodied and Intersectional Approaches’
Co-edited by Dr. Heather R. Hlavka, associate professor of social and cultural sciences, Klingler College of Arts and Sciences “Researching Gender-Based Violence” argues for new approaches to research and activism on gender-based violence grounded in the intersectional realities of individuals and communities. Each chapter discusses the role of reflective methodologies to recognize institutional and intersectional…
Marquette Bookshelf: “Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action Plan from Birth to Six”
By Maya Payne Smart, affiliated faculty in educational policy and leadership, College of Education “Reading for Our Lives” challenges the bath-book-bed mantra and the idea that reading aloud to our kids is enough to ensure school readiness. Instead, it gives parents easy, immediate, and accessible ways to nurture language and literacy development from the start. Through…
Marquette Bookshelf: Biomedical Engineering Design
By Dr. Jay Goldberg, professor of practice in biomedical engineering, Opus College of Engineering “Biomedical Engineering Design” presents the design processes and practices used in academic and industry medical device design projects. The first two chapters are an overview of the design process, project management and working on technical teams. Further chapters follow the general order…
Faculty Perspective: Justice in Action conference showcases the grit of Milwaukee and Marquette communities
“The stories, I think, reflect my students’ commitment to truth and to action. So, let’s get to it. This is our take on Journalism That Matters.”