Youth Voices Team Receives Award
The Program in Mathematics Education is proud to announce that one of our long-term research partnerships involving our very own Beth Herbel-Eisenmann and colleague Joanne E. Marciano from the College of Education, Youth Voices, is the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Distinguished Partnership Award for Community-Engaged Teaching. The award ceremony took place on March 20, 2025, at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center and was hosted by University Outreach and Engagement at MSU.
The Distinguished Partnership Award for Community-Engaged Teaching recognizes individuals who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to fostering meaningful relationships between the university and the local community. This year, Beth and Joanne and their research project team were honored for their transformative work with Edgewood Village Housing Nonprofit, where they have played a pivotal role in connecting students, faculty, and community members to create impactful, real-world learning experiences. Their NSF research project, titled Community-Situated Data Practices in Multiethnic, Youth-Led Research Partnerships, also includes graduate students, Sabrina Zarza and Ishan Santra, from PriME, and Katie Bielecki and Faith Longnight from CITE.
Beth and Joanne’s dedication to community-engaged teaching has made a lasting impact on the student residents of Edgewood Village. Through their innovative teaching approaches, Beth and Joanne have helped bridge academic knowledge with community needs, ensuring that students gain valuable hands-on experience while contributing positively to their communities. This partnership not only enhances students’ learning but also strengthens the nonprofit's mission to provide stable and affordable housing to underserved populations.
The award ceremony at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center brought together university leaders, faculty, staff, and community partners to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals like Beth and Joanne, whose work exemplifies the spirit of collaboration and service to the greater good.
Congratulations to Beth Herbel-Eisenmann and Joanne E. Marciano on receiving the 2025 Distinguished Partnership Award for Community-Engaged Teaching—a well-deserved recognition of their tireless efforts to make a meaningful impact on the community and the education of future generations.
