S5E4 The Paul J. Rickards, Jr. Teaching Innovation Grant Program: Katie Leech

ON Cultivating Student Engagement in Higher Ed

In this captivating episode, part of our exclusive series on The Paul J. Rickards, Jr. Teaching Innovation Grant Program, we explore the transformative power of innovative teaching strategies within education. We're thrilled to feature Katie Leech, a distinguished graphic designer, fine artist, and educator with a deep-rooted passion for printmaking. Katie shares her expertise on the critical role of typography in communication, emphasizing its significance and influence in messaging. Further enriching the conversation, she delves into her explorations of how artificial intelligence tools could revolutionize the creative process. By assisting students in refining their decision-making skills, AI has the potential to significantly enhance customization in typography and imagery. This episode not only highlights Katie's work supported by the grant but also offers invaluable insights for teachers interested in sharing their innovative teaching strategies. With the grant application period now open as of March 1, 2024, we invite you to uncover how this opportunity can ignite your innovative teaching initiatives. Dive deeper into the possibilities at https://ats.udel.edu/grant/.