Education Graduate Student Organization

President, Nooshin Darvishinia is a PhD student in Curriculum and Instruction and the president of the Education Graduate Student Organization (EGSO) at Kansas State University. Her research explores the intersection of technology and education, with a focus on integrating technological advancements to enhance traditional teaching methods. Nooshin is passionate about advocating for women's empowerment and underrepresented communities in education and promoting equity across all educational settings. In addition to her primary research, she serves as a reviewer for three academic journals and actively contributes to research projects that harness technology to transform education, ensuring inclusivity for all learners. Nooshin has also presented her work at national and international conferences. As the president of EGSO, she is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and supportive community for graduate students in the field of education.

Contact: nooshindvn@ksu.edu

Vice President, Amy Levin Plattner is a PhD student in Curriculum and Instruction at Kansas State University, and the vice president of EGSO. Her research interests include writing center tutor curriculum, online writing centers, visual rhetoric, and education technology design for multilingual users. Amy currently serves as a graduate assistant with the REFORM project in the department of Curriculum and Instruction. She is excited to continue building EGSO by focusing on developing community through events, professional development, and facilitating communication within the COE. Fun fact, Amy has two terriers, Biscuit and Gator, who love to join EGSO zoom sessions!

Contact: amyplattner@ksu.edu

Professional Development Chair, Verónica Royo is a student in the Academic Advising master program. I was born and raised in a medium town in Spain called Zaragoza and there I earned my bachelor’s degree in history of Art. From there I moved to Madrid and to the job market for several years working as a travel agent in and for Public Institutions. In Madrid, I enrolled into a master’s program in Historia Universal Contemporánea at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, decided to learn English and to pursue a PhD in History. I took my doctoral studies at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy, in the History and Civilization Department. As a researcher I had the chance to work in a set of archives in Europe and in the USA, to be an exchange student at the LSE (London) and at Madison University in Wisconsin. The latter experienced was life changing. Back at my home University I could applied much of what I had learnt from my on-campus experienced in the USA, finished my doctoral program but put into a rest my thesis to become an Academic Advisor. Meaning to me, to help others to thrive regardless of what the starting point is. So, in the late Winter 2024 I found in my email an official invitation for joining KSU as a master’s student. An ever-curious person, I am a passionate of research, a defendant of Social Justice through Higher Education and of Neudiversity and belonging who thrives by helping others to thrive.

Contact: vroyoro@ksu.edu

Marketing Chair, Subah Quidwai - I have a bachelor's degree in Physics and master's degree in Innovative technologies in learning. I have worked as a teacher, completed a fellowship with Teach for Pakistan which is a part of Teach for All network. I have several years of experience as content developer in Pakistan Ed tech leading company "Knowledge Platform" where I have developed primary math content for Learn Smart Singapore and Pakistan. As of now, I am embarking on a journey of PhD in Curriculum and Instruction while working as Graduate Diversity Coordinator at COE.

I'm excited to kickstart my role as a Marketing Chair for EGSO. One of my key goals is to foster a more welcoming environment for graduate students, ensuring that everyone feels included and valued within our community. I’m looking forward to collaborating with our team to enhance our outreach efforts and engage more effectively with our members. By leveraging social media, crafting compelling content, and organizing events, I hope to amplify our message and inspire greater involvement and enthusiasm. Together, we can create an inviting atmosphere that encourages connection and support among graduate students. I’m eager to dive in and start making an impact!