Creative Discovery Fellows Program

Amplifying diverse voices, enhancing teaching and learning, and fostering public understanding

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Student created image from Kate Medina used with permission

Stories reflect and reveal what we value as a society. They allow us to connect across diverse experiences; create space for reflections about our personal, political, and collective identities; and shape the possibilities we imagine for the future.

Overview

Beyond the American Cultures requirement, the AC Center has always endevoured to create programming that meets the moment and strengthens Berkeley's purpose as a public institution. Supporting all facets of the campus community, there are constantly new opportunities for engagement and participation.

Whether it's providing one-on-one peer mentoring to develop justice-oriented storytelling; hosting timely dialogues that forefront pressing issues in the classroom; or providing undergraduate and graduate fellowships rooted in community engagement and environmental justice; the AC Center is always building our offerings, seeking to meet needs, on-and-off campus. 

We invite you to learn more about each of our unique programs! Specific contact information is provided on each program page. 

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The Creative Discovery Fellows Program - Advancing the University's Public Mission

Creating a purpose-driven intersectional space for faculty to develop undergraduate courses that incorporate Digital Literacy, Social Justice, and Innovative Pedagogy.

A photo of students in Seth Lunine's geography class.

Case Studies

Take a deep dive into each of the courses taught by our faculty cohort members.

"Veena" album art cover as an example student project

Student Projects

With ample support, faculty are able to help foster creative discovery in the classroom, resulting in remarkable student work.

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Resources

Need help? Learn about the resources provided by the Creative Discovery Fellows Program.

Interactive map of Treasure Island

Example Student Project: Environmental Justice for Treasure Island Interactive Map

Out of partnership with Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice, students developed this interactive map that highlights the environmental disparities and cumulative hazards occurring on Treasure Island.

The [creative] projects allowed me to think about the class content more in depth. Instead of just reading from a book and writing a paper, thinking of creative ways to display my newfound knowledge was powerful and unlike any classroom experience I've had.
Student in Chicano Studies 159AC

About the Program

Resources

Classroom Support

Case Studies

Student Projects

Research and Evaluation

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