Mahjabin Chowdhury | Game-Based Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Mahjabin Chowdhury | Game-Based Learning | Best Researcher Award

Mahjabin Chowdhury Texas A&M University, United States

She earned her degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an English as a Second Language (ESL) Emphasis from Texas A&M University (TAMU) under the guidance of her advisor, Dr. Li-Jen Kuo, along with committee members Dr. Zohreh Eslami, Dr. Radhika Viruru, and Dr. Wen Luo. Graduating in May 2022 with an impressive GPA of 3.94, she also obtained certification in Advanced Research Methods (ARM) from Texas A&M University. Additionally, she holds a Teaching Certification in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-3) from Louisiana and has completed the program “Teaching Struggling Readers Around the World (K-12)” through World Learning. Her academic journey reflects a commitment to education, language instruction, and research methodologies.

Education:

She is a highly accomplished individual with a diverse and extensive academic background. Having completed her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with an English as a Second Language (ESL) Emphasis at Texas A&M University (TAMU), she worked under the guidance of Dr. Li-Jen Kuo, with committee members Dr. Zohreh Eslami, Dr. Radhika Viruru, and Dr. Wen Luo. Graduating with an outstanding GPA of 3.94 in May 2022, she continued her educational journey with a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics & English Language Teaching (ELT) from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2012. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Language from the University of Dhaka in 2011. Her commitment to education is further demonstrated by her Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K -3) from Louisiana Tech University, where she achieved a remarkable GPA of 3.89 from Fall 2014 to Fall 2016. Additionally, she holds the DELF-B1 (Diplôme D’etudes En Langue Française-B1, Diploma in French Language – B1) from Alliance Française De Dacca, Dhaka, Bangladesh, obtained in 2010. Her rich academic journey showcases a dedication to excellence in language instruction, curriculum development, and applied linguistics.

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Experience:

She currently serves as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) at Texas A&M University (TAMU) since Spring 2022, working under the supervision of Dr. Debra Fowler. In her role, she leads and facilitates program redesign initiatives across the campus, providing valuable support to faculty members in designing, conducting, and collaborating on the scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research projects. Her responsibilities also include planning, arranging, and conducting faculty development workshops, engaging in grant writing, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and disseminating research findings through conference presentations and journal publications. Her contributions to teaching excellence and scholarly research showcase her dedication to advancing education and faculty development.

Honors and Awards:

She is a highly accomplished individual with a remarkable track record of achievements and recognitions. During her academic journey at Texas A&M University (TAMU), she received the Best Presentation award at I-Week 2019, organized by the International Student Association, as well as another Best Presentation accolade at Melting Pot-2019, hosted by the Indian Graduate Student Association. Her dedication to academic excellence earned her the prestigious Medal of Distinction for Academic Achievement from the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars in 2017. Notably, she served as a Clinical Residency Fellow at the College of Education, Louisiana Tech University, during 2015-2016. Her commitment to research is evident through the Galloway Foundation Research Grant she secured for the project “Meeting Faculty Where They Are” for 2022-2023, amounting to $40,000. Additionally, she received various scholarships and travel awards, demonstrating her passion for continuous learning and engagement in international forums. As a nominee for Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant, she exemplifies excellence in both scholarship and pedagogy, leaving an indelible mark on the academic landscape.

Publications:

  1. Graduate Students’ Perceptions of Translanguaging Cited By : 62, Published By : 2019
  2. In Search of Confianza: A Qualitative Analysis of Salvadoran Parents’ Experiences in US Urban Schools Cited By : 6, Published By : 2020
  3. Graduate Students’ Perceptions of Translanguaging. English Teaching and Learning, 43 (1), 85–103 Cited By : 5, Published By : 2019
  4. Digital Game-based Learning Cited By : 1, Published By : 2021
  5. Well-Managed Classroom with Effective Use of Technology in Early Childhood Education Cited By : 1, Published By : 2014
  6. Digital Game-Based Language Learning for Vocabulary Development  Published By : 2024
  7. Cultivating Computational Thinking through Game-Based Learning  Published By : 2023
  8. Complex Systems Overview Published By : 2023
  9. Collaborative vs Cooperative Learning Overview  Published By : 2023
  10. The Effects of Computer-mediated Communication (CMC) on L2 Writing Achievement: A Meta-analysis of the Research Published By : 2023