Online learning and educational innovation (OLEI) announced the results of the Ignition Grants for Sustainable Educational Transformation (IGSET) solicitation. This round of funding supports the development of high-quality asynchronous courses for online delivery. The courses will expand offerings available to transfer partner institutions through a curated selection.

Faculty subject-matter experts are collaborating with OLEI instructional designers to develop innovative, engaging digital experiences. These courses launch in fall 2025 and spring 2026. 

Congratulations to the following faculty :

• MATH 1214: Calculus I – Dr. Clayton Lungstrum, assistant teaching professor of mathematics and statistics
• CHEM 1310: General Chemistry I – Dr. Garry “Smitty” Grubbs, professor of chemistry
• CIV ENG 2200: Statics – Dr. William Schonberg, professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering
• ELEC ENG 2100: Circuits I – Dr. Theresa Swift, teaching professor of electrical and computer engineering
• COMP ENG 2211: Computer Engineering Lab – Dr. Robert Woodley, associate teaching professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Dr. Joe Stanley, professor of electrical and computer engineering. 

Thank you to our faculty for their dedication to innovative teaching and expanding access to S&T’s academic programs.