Interviewer
Dr. Julian Pleasants
Files
Date of Interview
6-24-2010
Description
Biological Curriculum, chemistry, Physical Science Study Committee, Ford Foundation Grant, nuclear reactor, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, computers, physics, science education, educational research, Abe Fischler, physical science center, oceanography, Ph.D., dissertation, Peter Niiler, social psychology, Roshenthal, Parker, Nova University, Atomic Energy Commission, Emilio Segre, Hans Jensen, Glenn Seaborg, NYIT, Don Mitchell, Dan Stufflebeam, Michael Scriven, distance education, Ed Leaders Program, Institute of Child Centered Education, Dr. Marilyn Segal, University School, Family Center, Teacher Intern Program, TIAA-CREF, Systems Engineering Laboratory, data manipulation program, IBM, Phil Adams, electronic classroom, Alex Schure, SACS, computer-based learning, the Doctor of Arts, John Scigliano, Dr. Ed Lieblein, FORTRAN, Stephen Feldman, Ovid Lewis, John Flynn, behavioral science center, Frank DePiano, Bud Kilpatrick, literal art studies, Ray Ferrero, physical facilities, merger, Southeastern, Medical, psychology, undergraduate, Center for Psychological Studies, Social Sciences, health professions, Jackie Jones
Provenance
This series of interviews was conducted by Dr. Julian Pleasants during the period of 2009-2012 for research in compiling the 50th Anniversary book, The Making of Nova Southeastern University: A Tradition of Innovation, 1964-2014. To read more about the completed book, click here.
Host Institution
Nova Southeastern University - NSU Archives
Archives Location
NSU Archives, Row B, 5, 6.
Format Type
Audio CD
Length of Audio/Video
Disc 1: 47:41 minutes. Disc 2: 49:06 minutes.
File Size
Disc 1: 109.2 MB. Disc 2: 112.4 MB.
Number of Copies
1st disc: 15. 2nd disc: 15.
Date Digitized
May 2016
Disciplines
Education | Educational Administration and Supervision | Educational Leadership | Higher Education | Higher Education Administration | History | Public History
Disclaimer
These oral histories express the personal views, memories, and opinions of the interviewee. They do not represent the policy, views, or official history of Nova Southeastern University.
Rights
Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce these oral histories must be obtained in writing from the Nova Southeastern University Archives. No use (beyond limited quotation) should be made of the transcripts of these interviews without authorization.
NSUWorks Citation
Simco, Edward, "Interview with Dr. Edward Simco - Alumnus and Faculty" (2010). Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University. 13.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/nsudigital_oralhistories/13
Included in
Educational Leadership Commons, Higher Education Commons, Higher Education Administration Commons, Public History Commons
Interviewee(s) Bio
Dr. Simco is a faculty member in the College of Psychology at Nova Southeastern University. He is also one of the first graduates from NSU. He receved his Ph.D. in Science Education from NSU in 1971. Dr. Simco started his employment with NSU in 1972 as a Director with the Nova University Institute of Child Centered Education. From 1973-1987 he served as the Director of the Computer Center at NSU and an Associate Professor. In 1987 he became the Dean of the Center for Computer Science as well as the Dean in 1989 when it became the Center for Computer and Information Sciences. In 1993 Dr. Simco transitioned to be a Professor in the then Center for Psychological Studies at NSU.