MSU Dept of Counseling, Higher Ed Leadership, Ed Psych & Foundations

08/28/2026

We are excited to celebrate Dr. Madeline Castle, Assistant Professor in our Rehabilitation Counseling program, on her newest publication!

Read more here: https://doi.org/10.1177/17446295261428179

Congratulations, Dr. Castle, on this accomplishment and your continued contributions to the field of Rehabilitation Counseling. We are proud to have you as part of our department!

08/27/2026

Imaginarium Fall Camp

This fall, join us at the Imaginarium Fall Camp for three mornings of hands-on creativity, engineering, and discovery!

From October 5–7, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., current 3rd–5th graders will rotate through three exciting stations:

- Robotics Coding with LEGO Education Science — explore the newest LEGO Education system through screen-free, hands-on coding and electronics.
- Creative Construction with Clixo — design, build, and problem-solve with an award-winning flexible magnetic construction system.
- Mechanical Mechanisms with Automata — combine paper engineering, kinetic art, and mechanical design to create moving structures.

Camp Cost: $150 per child
Space is limited to 12 students and registration is first come, first served.

Get ready to build, code, create, and engineer an unforgettable fall break at the Imaginarium!

Registration: https://msstate.nbsstore.net/imaginarium-fall-camp-october-5-7

08/26/2026

Our 2026 Fun Run Registration is LIVE!! Head to our website at www.tkmartin.msstate.edu and click the Fun Run tab for more details!!

We hope to see you there!! 🎃

08/20/2026

We are ready for a new school year and are so excited about what is in store for all of our students this year! 📚🍎

08/19/2026

Such a great start to the semester!

08/17/2026

Imaginarium is growing beyond a place for hands-on STEM learning: It is becoming a living research environment for innovation in informal STEM education.

We are excited to celebrate the second NSF-funded project connected to the Imaginarium, creating new opportunities to bring together research, community, creativity, and learning.

Excited for what’s ahead!

08/17/2026

Join us in welcoming our new addition to the ABA Faculty, Dr. Mallie Donald! Dr. Donald is a graduate of MSU’s School Psychology program and recently completed her doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship in Behavioral Psychology at Johns Hopkins University-School of Medicine! Dr. Donald will be teaching courses in our undergraduate and master’s program and we are so lucky to have her!

08/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Weathers, Assistant Professor in our Rehabilitation Counseling Program, on the publication of two recent scholarly articles.

His work continues to advance important conversations surrounding rehabilitation practices. We are proud to celebrate this accomplishment and the meaningful contributions he is making through research.

Read more by clicking the links below:
https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596261459427
https://doi.org/10.1177/10522263251413798

07/31/2026

⭐️ Registration is now open for the 2026 Mississippi Assistive Technology Conference in partnership with MDRS Project START ⭐️

This one-day professional development event will provide 6.25 CEU hours of assistive technology training and is designed for professionals across all areas of assistive technology service. Participants will have the opportunity to explore practical, application-focused strategies and emerging technologies that enhance access and independence.

✅ The conference will feature sessions on:

• Integration of multiple assistive technologies

• SMART technology solutions

• Low-tech and easy-tech tools and strategies

• Vendor and exhibitor demonstrations

• A funding resources and options panel

🗓️ Conference Details

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: The Mill, Starkville, Mississippi

Registration Fee: $100

Additional conference information and registration details are available at the following link:

https://www.tkmartin.msstate.edu/events/2026/07/mississippi-assistive-technology-conference

07/27/2026