Middle and Secondary Education GSU

The College of Education & Human Development's Department of Middle and Secondary Education is hosting the 2026 Glorious HAIR and Identities Conference on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in CEHD room 150.

This interdisciplinary conference invites teachers, students, scholars, theorists, administrators, artists and community members to engage in critical discussions around all aspects, dimensions and types of hair.

There will be a varied style of intellectual work, including but not limited to posters, papers, panels, hair salon, video, visual, music, spoken word, dance and drama.

Presentation Proposals for the 2026 Glorious HAIR and Identities Conference have been extended to May 27, 2026.

Questions can be addressed to [email protected].

Join us in celebrating Uche Osuji, a PhD student in Science Education in the Department of Middle and Secondary Education, who earned the Third Place Graduate Student title at GSU's inaugural CEHD Student Research Poster Session. Uche presented his poster, Characterizing the Ecological Factors Influencing First-Year STEM College Students’ Engagement, and represented MSE with excellence. Uche shared, “Participating in the inaugural CEHD Student Research Poster Session was truly a rewarding experience… Earning this award is a humbling reminder that the stories behind students’ STEM journeys deserve more attention and a deeper understanding.” Congratulations, Uche, on this well-deserved recognition! To view more on this event: https://education.gsu.edu/cehd-student-poster-session/

Shoutout to our MSE students who presented at the recent CEHD Student Poster Session! We’re proud to celebrate Maya McKenzie, Eun Cho, Uche Osuji, Robert Burnham, Krista Sanders, Huan Zhan, Leila Sadri, and Donna Williams for representing MSE and sharing their research with the community. Congratulations to all of our presenters on this exciting achievement! Learn more: https://education.gsu.edu/cehd-student-poster-session/ -presenters

Are you eager to inspire the next generation of thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators in grades 6–12? Ready to take the next step in your teaching career—join MSE to earn your Master of Arts in Teaching in Science Education. Our program prepares educators to teach secondary science through hands-on, minds-on, student-centered learning that brings science to life. Earn your Master’s and Georgia teaching certification while developing the skills to create engaging learning environments where students can explore real-world phenomena, think critically, and grow in confidence. Learn more: https://education.gsu.edu/program/mat-science-education/