Linqiang Ge Wins 2024 Turner College Excellence in Online Teaching Award

TSYS School associate professor of computer science Linqiang Ge received the 2024 Turner College Excellence in Online Teaching Award at the organization's 2024 faculty and staff retreat on April 30. Ge's efforts in the classroom have been recognized in the past, most recently through his nomination for the 2024 CSU Teaching Excellence Award. "Building a supportive and inclusive learning community is paramount in the online environment. I employ virtual office hours, discussion forums, and group projects to foster meaningful interactions among students. Additionally, I utilize breakout rooms during live sessions to facilitate small group discussions and collaborative problem-solving exercises. By creating spaces for interaction and collaboration, I aim to replicate the sense of camaraderie and teamwork synonymous with the traditional classroom setting," Ge stated. Ge teaches courses in global cybersecurity, cybersecurity risk management, network and cloud management, network security, penetration testing and countermeasures, and wireless IoT and mobile security, to name a few. "Teaching computer science in the online realm presents a myriad of challenges, but it also offers boundless opportunities for innovation and creativity. Through proactive adaptation, thoughtful design, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment, I've embraced the virtual classroom as a platform for delivering quality computer science education. As technology continues to evolve, so will my approach to online teaching, ensuring that I remain at the forefront of educational excellence in the digital age." Turner Business congratulates Linqiang on this outstanding achievement.

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Grant Hits Ground Running as New Turner College Marketing Intern

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