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Martin-Hansen, L.M.
LISA M. MARTIN-HANSEN
PROFESSOR and CHAIR, SCIENCE EDUCATION
California State University Long Beach
L.martinhansen@csulb.edu
678-756-1910 (m)
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ph.D., Science Education, 2001
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Emphasis in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in the nature of
science
Dissertation: The Changes in Open Inquiry Understandings and Teaching Among Pre-
Service Secondary Science Teachers During Pre-Service School Practica and Student
Teaching. Thesis Advisors: Drs. Robert Yager and John Dunkhase
M.S., Science Education, 1998
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Additional graduate work resulted in secondary science education licensure
(equivalent to a major) in earth sciences, along with endorsements in earth
science, general science and physical science.
B.A. in Middle School/Jr. High Education, 1989
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Minor in General Science with student teaching experiences at both elementary
(5th
grade) and secondary levels (10th
grade earth science).
Iowa Teaching Certification
• K-6 Elementary Education
• K-6 Science
• Middle School Endorsement: (grades 5-9) Language Arts, Mathematics,
Science, Social Studies
• 7-12 Earth Science
• 7-12 General Science
• 7-12 Physical Science
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Professor and Chair of Science Education, California State
University Long Beach, College of Natural Sciences and
Mathematics, Science Education Department, Long Beach,
California, 2013 to present.
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Oversee the general workings of the science education
department. Duties include scheduling, maintenance of records,
oversight of all programs, compiling instructional data through
various reports, serving as representative of department in
official events. Serve as department liaison to the the College of
Natural Sciences, the College of Education, and the Teacher
Education Department. Guided faculty in self-study review of the
Science Education Department. Organized and coordinated
department meetings. Taught graduate and undergraduate level
coursework. Created a new Critical Thinking general education
course, SCED 100 An Introduction to Scientific and Spatial
Reasoning, for undergraduate students with the intent of
retaining more science majors.
Associate Professor of Science Education, Georgia State
University, College of Education, Middle-Secondary Education
and Instructional Technology Department, Atlanta, Georgia,
2009-2013. Assistant Professor, Georgia State University, 2004-
2009
• Science Education Unit Chair (2006-2007, 2010-present)
• Science Education MAT Coordinator (2007-2010)
• STEM Coordinator for the College of Education (2009-
2010)
Guided science education unit activities (development and
assignment of faculty teaching schedules, communication with
College of Education administration and College of Arts and
Sciences department chairs and faculty, data reporting for unit).
Guided doctoral, masters, and undergraduate students in science
education. Conducted and reviewed program development
activities including the creation, implementation, and revision of
MAT, M.Ed., Ed.S., and Ph.D. programs; advised at graduate
levels; taught courses; served on and directed doctoral
committees; co-developed an elementary science education
endorsement; co-developed an Ed.D. program in Curriculum and
Instruction; revised and developed new courses and programs in
collaboration with other faculty members in science education
and Arts and Sciences (chemistry course for secondary science
teachers; integrated physical science course for middle school
teachers; collaboratively taught geosciences course); served on
department, college and university committees; initiated,
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collaborated, and directed grant initiatives with Colleges of
Education and Arts and Sciences; Program Coordinator for NCATE
Science Education Folio 2006 (Fully accredited) MAT and Ed.S.
Programs.
Assistant Professor of Science Education, Drake University,
School of Education, Department of Teaching and Learning, Des
Moines, Iowa, 2001-2004.
• Director of Student Teaching
• Middle Childhood Education Coordinator
Life Science Teacher, North West Jr. High, Iowa City Community
Schools, Coralville, Iowa, 2000-2001.
Life Science Teacher, Southeast Jr. High, Iowa City Community
Schools, Iowa City, Iowa, 1997-2000.
5th
/6th
grade Elementary Teacher, Longfellow Elementary, 1996-
1997.
4th
grade Elementary Teacher, Clegg Park Elementary, West Des
Moines Community Schools, West Des Moines, Iowa, 1990-1996.
• Teacher mentor for Clegg Park Elementary faculty.
6th
grade Elementary Teacher, Clegg Park Elementary, West Des
Moines Community Schools, West Des Moines, IA, 1989-1990.
RESEARCH
EMPHASIS
PUBLICATIONS,
BOOKS, &
BOOK CHAPTERS
Examining aspects of inquiry and active learning pedagogy in
regard to people’s science and nature of science understandings.
Martin-Hansen, L., & Frost, L. (in progress). A case study of student-
centered chemistry teaching in a university undergoing a shift
in institutional culture.
Puvirajah, A. & Martin-Hansen, L. (in progress). Recruiting minority
high school students into STEM careers through immersive
experiences in learning to be a science and mathematics
teacher. Science Education International.
Slykhuis, D. A., Martin-Hansen, L., Thomas, C. D., & Barbatom S.
(2015). Teaching STEM through historical reconstructions: The
future lies in the past. Contemporary Issues in Technology and
Teacher Education, 15(3). Retrieved from
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http://www.citejournal.org/vol15/iss3/editorial/article1.cfm
Martin-Hansen, L. (2015). Interrogating whiteness: The intersection
of race, ethnicity, and science education. Book chapter in
Russell, N., Haynes, C., & Cobb, F. (in press). Interrogating
Whiteness and Relinquishing Power: White Faculty’s
Commitment to Devoting a Racial Consciousness in STEM
Classrooms. New York: Peter Long Publishing.
Burton-Peters, E. and Martin-Hansen, L. (2015). Implications of gifted
student selection techniques for scientific creativity. In
Demetrikopoulos, M. and Pecore, J. (in press) Interplay of
Creativity and Giftedness in Science. Dordrecht: Springer.
Puvirajah, A., Verma, G., Li, H., Verma, G., & Martin-Hansen, L. (2014).
Influence of a Science Focused After School Program on
Underrepresented High School Students’ Science Attitudes and
Trajectory: A Survey Validation Study. International Journal of
Science Education, Part B.
(ID: 930210 DOI:10.1080/21548455.2014.930210) Volume and
page numbers forthcoming.
Ellett, C. D., Monsaas, J., Martin-Hansen, L., & Demir, A. (2012).
Development and validation of a new measure of faculty
assessments of reformed teaching and learning practices.
Journal of General Education, 60(4), 388-405.
Puvirajah, A., Martin-Hansen, L., & Verma, G. (2012). Creating the
pipeline to STEM career through service learning: The AFT
program. In R. Yager (Ed.), Exemplary Science Monograph
Series: Science and Technology Careers. Arlington, VA:
National Science Education Association.
Bulunuz, M., Jarrett, O., & Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2012). Level of
inquiry as motivator in an inquiry methods course for
preservice elementary teachers, School Science and
Mathematics, 112, (6), 330-339. (Student co-publishing)
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2010). Re-examining inquiry pedagogy in the
science classroom. Electronic Journal of Science Education,
14(2), 1-4.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2009). Inquiry Pedagogy and the Preservice
Science Teacher. Amherst, New York: Cambria Press.
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Sweeney, R., Verma, G, Martin Hansen, L.M. (October 2009). Weather
solvers: A conventional wind vane activity becomes an
opportunity for problem solving. Science and Children.
(Student co-publishing)
Sweeney, R., Martin Hansen, L.M., Verma, G., & Dunkhase, J. (2009).
Embracing all learners’ ideas about diffusion and osmosis: A
coupled-inquiry approach encouraging students’ questions.
Science Scope, 33(1), 38-45. (Student co-publishing)
Verma, G. & Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2009). A conversation between
Robert Yager and Lisa Martin-Hansen & Geeta Verma:
Reflecting upon 50 years in science education. Eurasia Journal
of Science and Mathematics, 5(2), 171-181.
Kattoula, E., Verma, G., & Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2009). Fostering pre-
service teachers ‘nature of science’ understandings in a physics
course. Journal of College Science Teaching, 39(1) 18-26.
(Student co-publishing)
Verma, G. & Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2008). A conversation between
Dana Zeidler and Geeta Verma & Lisa Martin-Hansen:
Exploring new possibilities in science education. Eurasia
Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 4(4),
71-79.
Verma, G., Pepper, J., & Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2008). Effectively
communicating with English language learners using sheltered
instruction. Science Scope, 32(3) 56-59.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2008). First-year college students’ conflict with
religion and science. Science and Education, 17(4), 317-357.
Said, W. & Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2007). Effect of preparing students
for active learning on their attitude toward the experience.
Georgia Journal of Science, 65 (1), p. 62.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. & Caton Johnson, J. (2006). Think-alouds in
inquiry science. Science and Children, 44(1), 56-59.
Caton Johnson, J., & Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2005). Improving science
reading comprehension. Science Scope, 28(6), 12-15. ERIC:
EJ722744
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Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2004). What to toss and what to keep in your
curriculum. Science Scope, 28(1),22-24. ERIC: EJ722675
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2002). Defining inquiry: exploring the many
types of inquiry in the science classroom. The Science Teacher,
69(2), 34-37. ERIC: EJ659939
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2001). Crayfish investigations: Inquiry in action
for grades 4-8, Science Activities, 38(2), 35-38. ERIC: EJ745129
PROCEEDINGS Verma, G., Puvirajah, A., & Martin-Hansen, L. (2012). Recruiting
minority students into STEM through experiences in being a
teacher. In Nagarjuna G. Jamakhandi, A. & Sam, E.M.., (Eds.).
Proceedings of episteme 5 – International Conference to
Review Research on Science Technology and Mathematics
Education, Mumbai, India. P. 343-350, Cinnamon Teal
Publishing.
OTHER SCHOLARLY
AND
CREATIVE
ACTIVITIES
Martin-Hansen, L. (2015) President’s letter. The Association for
Science Teacher Education Quarterly Newsletter, October.
Science Teacher Education Quarterly Newsletter, August.
Science Teacher Education Quarterly Newsletter, May.
Martin-Hansen, L. (2015) President’s letter: Re-envisioning the
Association for Science Teacher Education. The Association for
Science Teacher Education Quarterly Newsletter, February.
Martin-Hansen, L., & Puvirajah, A. (2006-present). Evaluators of the
Academy for Future Teachers Program (AFT) at Georgia State
University. Evaluated and researched the effects of the AFT
program on African American students’ identity and career
choice regarding STEM education.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2010-2011). Developed an Ed.D. Science
Education. Worked with a team to develoop an Ed. D. in
Science Education aligned with ASTE standards.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2007). Ed.S. Science Education Online Portoflio.
Developed online portfolio using LiveText aligned with INTASC
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and G-STEP standards.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2007). Ed.S. Science Education Online Portoflio
Rubric. Developed online “clickable” assessment rubric for
recording scores that can be tracked and reported at different
stages.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2006). NCATE Ed.S. Secondary Science Report.
Document submitted for NCATE review at Georgia State
University. Program fully accredited.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2006). MCE TEEMS Math/Science Online
Portfolio. Developed online portfolio using LiveText for MCE
Math/Science TEEMS program. Aligned INTASC and G-STEP
standards and created clickable assessment rubric for
recording scores.
Martin, L.M. (1999). Modification and development of NSF science
and life issues curriculum (NSF funded). Field-tested and
created modifications of the Science and Life Issues curriculum
being developed through the Lawrence Hall of Science in
Berkeley, California as part of an NSF grant.
KEYNOTE or PLENARY
ADDRESSES
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2015). Creativity and science education: Issues
regarding identification of gifted children and development of
creativity. Plenary address at the 67th Korean Association for
Science Education Winter Academic Conference and Regular
General Meeting at Pusan National University, February, 2015.
PRESENTATIONS Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2015). Using nature of science tubes to teach
what science is and how science works. Workshop presented
at the California Science Teacher’s Association Annual
Conference, Sacramento, CA.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. & Aguilar, J.C. (2015). Alliance of Affiliates
Session: The 3Rs: Research, Resources, and Relationships. The
National Science Teachers Association, Regional Conference,
Reno, NV.
Adams, S., & Bernal, E., Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2015). Evaluating a
Model for Teacher Development in STEM within the Context of
a Field Experience at an Informal Education Setting. The
National Science Teachers Association, Regional Conference,
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Reno, NV.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. & Peters-Burton, E. (2014). Implications of
Gifted Student Selection Techniques for Supporting Scientific
Creativity in Young Children. Research paper presented at the
International Annual Conference of the National Association
for Research in Science Teaching, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
March 30-April 2.
Verma, G., Puvirajah, A. & Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2014). Influence of a
STEM Camp on Underrepresented High School Students:
Using Exploratory Factor Analysis. Research paper presented
at the International Annual Conference of the National
Association for Research in Science Teaching, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, March 30-April 2.
Barrett, D.J., Martin-Hansen, L.M., & Puvirajah, A., (2014). The
influence of a K-5 endorsement on the self-efficacy and
instructional practices of elementary science teachers.
Research paper presented at the international Association for
Science Teacher Education conference, San Antonio, Texas,
January, 2014.
McComas, W., Martin-Hansen, L.M. & Peters-Burton, E. (2014).
Teaching the Nature of Science: The Rationale, Structure,
Content and Administration of a Course Designed to
Communicate Key NOS Ideas to Pre and Inservice Science
Teachers. A workshop presented at the international
Association for Science Teacher Education conference, San
Antonio, Texas, January, 2014.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2013). An overview of current U.S. Issues in
Education. Presentation to a graduate level education class in
Vienna, Austria.
Abdulkadir, D., Martin-Hansen, L.M., Ellett, C. & Tasar, M. (2013).
College science and mathematics faculty’s responses to a
statewide policy of scholarship of teaching and learning.
Research paper presented at the National Association for
Science Teaching Annual Conference April, 2013, Puerto Rico.
Pecore, J. & Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2013). A case study of teachers
using historical problem-based learning to teach for scientific
literacy. Research paper presented at the international
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Association for Science Teacher Education Annual Conference,
Charleston, S.C., January, 2013.
Verma, G., Puvirajah, A., & Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2012). Recruiting
minority students into STEM through experiences in being a
teacher. EpiSTEME 5 – International Conference to Review
Research on Science, Technology, and Mathematics Education,
Mumbai, India. December, 2012
Martin-Hansen, L.M., Atchison, C. (2012). Melding science and
science education courses through collaborative teaching.
Research poster paper presented at the annual international
meeting of the North Central Association for Science Teacher
Education Conference, Cedar Falls, IA, Oct. 11-13.
Martin-Hansen, L.M., Nourallahi, J., Jarret, C., & Puvirajah, A. (2012).
Effectiveness of a STEM training program for minority high
school students learning to be science and mathematics
teachers. Research paper presented at the annual meeting of
the Southeastern Association for Science Teacher Education
Conference, Macon Georgia, October 13. Regional. (Student
co-presented)
Ellett, C., Martin-Hansen, L.M., Awong-Taylor, J., & Vandergrift, N.
(2012, March). Self-efficacy and organizational culture:
Correlates of science and mathematics faculty engagement in
a higher education, policy-based change initiative. Paper
submitted for presentation at the annual meeting of the
National Association for Research in Science Teaching,
Indianapolis, IN. International
Ellett, C. D., Demir, A., Martin-Hansen, L.M., Awong-Taylor, J., &
Vandergrift, N. (2012, April). Self-efficacy, organizational
culture and change process correlates of faculty engagement
in a new policy-based initiative to improve teaching and
learning. Paper submitted for presentation at the annual
meeting of the American Educational Research Association,
Vancouver, BC. International
Ellett, C.D., Demir, K., Martin-Hansen, L.M., Awong-Taylor, J.,
Vandergrift, N. (2011). Development of New Measures of
Change, Self-Efficacy Beliefs, and Organizational Culture in
Higher Education. Research paper presented at the American
Educational Research Association Annual Conference, New
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Orleans, Louisiana, April 8-12. International.
Demir, K., Martin-Hansen, L.M., Ellett, C.D., Awong-Taylor, J.,
Vandergrift, N. (2011). Development of New Measures of
Change, Self-Efficacy Beliefs, and Organizational Culture in
Higher Education. Research paper presented at the National
Association for Research in Science Teaching, Orlando, Florida,
April 3-6. International.
Martin-Hansen, L.M., Demir, K., Ellett, C.D., Kutal, C., Monsaas, J.,
Judy Awong-Taylor, J., & Vandergrift, N. (2011). Concerns-
Based Adoption Model, Self-Efficacy, and Culture (CSC) Survey
for Higher Education Faculty. Research paper presented at the
Orlando, Florida, April 3-6. International.
McDowell, A.V., Verma, G., Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2011). Facilitating
preservice teachers understanding of nature of science using
Japanese lesson study. Research paper presented at the
Orlando, Florida, April 3-6. International. (Student co-
presented)
Parker, B., Verma, G., Martin-Hansen, L.M., & Hart, R. (2011). The
relationship between nature of science understanding and
science self-efficacy beliefs of sixth grade students. Research
paper and poster presentation presented at the National
Association for Research in Science Teaching, Orlando, Florida,
April 3-6. International. (Student co-presented)
Martin-Hansen, L.M., Demir, K., Ellett, C.D., Kutal, C., Monsaas, J.,
Judy Awong-Taylor, J., & Vandergrift, N. (2011). Concerns-
Based Adoption Model, Self-Efficacy, and Culture (CSC) Survey
for Higher Education Faculty. Research paper presented at the
annual conference of the Association for Science Teacher
Education, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 19-23.
International.
Martin-Hansen, L.M., Ellett, C.D., Monsaas, J.A., & Demir, A. (2010).
University faculty assessments of reformed teaching and
learning practices: Validating a new measure. Research paper
presented at the National Association for Research in Science
Teaching Annual Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
March 21-24. International.
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Ellett, C.D., Monsaas, J.A., Martin-Hansen, L.M., & Demir, A. (2010).
Validation of a New Measure of Faculty Assessments of
Reformed Teaching and Learning Practices. Research paper
presented at the American Educational Research Association
Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado, May 1-4. International.
Morrow, C.A., Martin-Hansen, L.M., Diem, J., Elliott, W., 2009, An
integrative approach to improving an introductory Weather
and Climate Course and Developing an allied NASA Earth and
Space Science Certificate Program for Pre-service Secondary
Teachers (Invited): EOS, v. 52, 29 December 2009, Fall Meeting
Supplement, Abstract ED11B-01. National.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. & Good, R. (2009). Erasmus Darwin: Overlooked
in his Ideas Regarding Evolution? Research Paper presented at
the International, History, Philosophy of Science and Teaching
Group Biennial Conference, University of Notre Dame, June 24-
28, 2009. International.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. & Good, R. (2009). Examination of Erasmus
Darwin as a possible influence on Charles Darwin the natural
philosopher. Research Paper presented at the Darwin’s
Research; A Celebration of Darwin’s Legacy Across Academic
Disciplines Conference held at Hofstra University, New York,
March 11-13. International.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2009). Revisiting nature of science standards in
K-12 classrooms. Clayton County Public Schools workshop,
Jonesboro, GA, January 27, 2009. Regional.
Verma, G., & Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2009). Using nature of science to
illustrate the humanness of the scientific enterprise. Rockdale
County Public Schools workshop, Conyers, GA, January 20,
2009. Regional.
Martin-Hansen, L.M., McComas, W., & Peters, E. (2009). (Authors
equally contributed and are listed alphabetically).
Development of a nature of science college course. Workshop
presented at the Association for Science Teacher Education
(ASTE) Conference, Hartford, CT. International.
McDowell, A., Pecore, J., & Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2009). Exploration
of pre-service teachers’ experiences using Lesson Study to
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integrate nature of science while in the field. Research paper
(ASTE) Conference, Hartford, CT. International. (Student co-
presented)
Pecore, J., Lim, M., & Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2009) Exploring novice
science teachers’ use of a problem-based learning approach to
create constructivist learning environments. Research paper
(ASTE) Conference, Hartford, CT. International. (Student co-
presented)
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2008). Issues and Life Science. Presented an
overview and an activity from the IALS curriculum as an
example of NSF funded curriculum developed by Lawrence
Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley. Florida
Association of Science Teachers Conference, Orlando, FL,
October 24-25, 2008. Regional.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2008). Issues and Physical Science. Presented
an overview and an activity from the IAPS curriculum as an
example of NSF funded curriculum developed by Lawrence
Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley. Florida
Association of Science Teachers Conference, Orlando, FL. State.
Thota, J. & Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2008). Lessons Learned in a
University Chemistry Teachers’ Classroom. Southeastern
Association for Science Teacher Education. Columbia, South
Carolina. Regional.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2008). Converting cookbook labs into inquiry
labs: Inquiry in the secondary science classroom. Workshop
for Rockdale County Public Schools, July 7, Conyers, GA. State.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. & Placanica, J. (2008). Introduction to the 5e
learning cycle for conceptual change. Workshop for Rockdale
County Public Schools, July 8, Conyers, GA. State. (Student co-
presented)
Martin-Hansen, L.M., & Placanica, J. (2008). Incorporating nature of
science in the secondary science classroom. Workshop for
Rockdale County Public Schools, July 9, Conyers, GA. State.
(Student co-presented)
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Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2008). Introduction to wikis: A tool for
reflective teaching. Workshop for Rockdale County Public
Schools, July 10, Conyers, GA. State.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2008). Introduction to wikis: A tool for
reflective teaching. Workshop for Clayton County Public
Schools, July 17, Jonesboro, GA. State.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. & Rose, N. (2008). Recruiting underrepresented
students into science and mathematics teaching. Annual
National Science Teachers Association. Conference, Boston,
Massachusetts, Spring, 2008. International.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2008). Inquiry in issues-based science.
Workshop presented at the Annual National Science Teachers
Association. Invited workshop. International.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2008). Effects of embedding nature of science
in a college level astronomy course. Research paper presented
at the poster session of the International Conference for the
Baltimore, Maryland,March 30- April 2, 2008. International
Martin-Hansen, L.M., Placanica, J., Henriques, L., & Kelty, T. (2008).
Identification of earth science misconceptions through
videotaped interviews. Research paper presented at the
International Conference for the Association of Science Teacher
Education, St. Louis, Missouri, January. International (Student
co-presented)
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2007). Inquiry and the preservice science
teacher. Research paper presented at the International
Conference for the National Association for Research in Science
Teaching, April. International
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2007). Nature of science in a first year
chemistry teacher’s classroom. Research paper presented at
the International Conference for the Association of Science
Teacher Education, Clearwater, Florida. International
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2006). Inquiry and assessment in the science
education for public understanding middle school curriculum,
Presented at the National LASER Middle School Symposium,
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Sponsored by the National Science Resources Center, October,
Birmingham, AL. (Invited speaker) International
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2006). Space objects, force and motion,
infectious diseases. Three presentations of SEPUP science
curriculum to 4-12 teachers and curriculum supervisors,
October, Louisiana Science Teachers Association Annual
Conference. State
Martin-Hansen, L.M. & Parker, B.A. (2006). A survey of evolution
teaching. Research paper presented at the Southeast Section
-- Association of Science Teacher Education (S-ASTE). Regional
(Student co-presented)
Wilson, J., Martin-Hansen, L.M., & Cox., J. (2006). Presentation of
preliminary findings: using non-traditional texts in a college
physical science course. Research paper presented at the
Southeast Section -- Association of Science Teacher Education
(S-ASTE). Regional (Student co-presented)
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2006). Inquiry teaching in the science
classroom, Inquiry workshop implemented for secondary
science teachers, GIFT program, Georgia Institute of
Technology. (Invited presentation) Metro-Atlanta
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2005). First-year college students’ conflict with
religion and the nature of science. Research paper presented
at the bi-annual International History and Philosophy of
Science and Teaching Conference, Leeds, England.
International
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2005). Targeting misconceptions. Workshop
presented at the annual meeting of the Georgia Science
Teachers Association. Presented in a discussion/workshop
format using the Private Universe video and hands-on inquiry
activity regarding phases of the moon. Demonstrated how to
utilize the Atlas of Scientific Literacy (AAAS, 2003) to target
misconceptions when teaching science concepts. State
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2004). Nature of science perceptions of
freshmen students, Research paper presentation at the
annual meeting of the School Science and Mathematics
Association. International
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Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2004). Freshmen students’ understandings of
the nature of science. Research paper presented at the annual
meeting of the Southeastern – Association for the Education of
Teachers of Science. Regional
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2004). Converting cookbook labs into inquiry
investigations, a workshop implemented at Des Moines Public
Schools. Worked with teachers using their newly adopted
curriculum to create better representations of the nature of
science in the classroom. Teachers revised “cookbook” labs
into more inquiry oriented lessons. (Invited Speaker) Des
Moines Public Schools
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2004). Des Moines science pioneers,
Orchestrated professional development for elementary
science camp teachers where teachers experienced coupled-
inquiry and created inquiry lessons for camp elementary
students. Grant funded by Pioneer Hybrid, Cattell Elementary,
Des Moines, IA. (Co-PI and facilitator on grant) Des Moines
Public Schools
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2004). The nature of science and religion meet
head-on in a freshmen seminar course, Research Paper
Presented at the National Association of Research in Science
Teaching Annual Conference. International
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2004). Nature of science in an evolution course
for freshmen. Paper presented at the annual conference of
AETS (now ASTE) Association for the Education of Teachers of
Science. International
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2004). Science and life issues. Presented an
overview and an activity from the Science and Life Issues
curriculum as an example of NSF funded curriculum developed
by Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley.
LASER Institute Presentation, Pittsburgh, PA. (Invited Speaker)
International
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2004). Moving from cookbook labs to inquiry
investigations, Middle school teachers from several schools
districts participated in a coupled-inquiry lesson and learned
how to change “cookbook” science activities into more
inquiry-oriented labs. Iowa Association for Middle Level
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Educators Summer Camp, Simpson College, Indianola, IA.
(Invited Speaker) State
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2003). Freshmen students and evolution
through natural selection – an interesting mix. Research paper
presented at the North Central -- Association for the Education
of Teachers of Science (Nc-AETS). Regional
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2003). First year seminar course titled:
evolution – theory and history. Paper presented at the North
Central -- Association for the Education of Teachers of Science
(Nc-AETS). Regional
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2003). Conceptual change in freshmen
students’ understandings of the nature of science (NOS).
Research paper presented at the North Central -- Association
for the Education of Teachers of Science (NC-AETS). Regional
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2003). Exploring life science through issues-
based curriculum. Presentation at the ICE (Iowa Consortium of
Educators) Instructional Strategies Conference. Des Moines,
Iowa. Science and Life Issues – Participants worked through
portions of the Science and Life Issues Curriculum developed
by teachers and the Lawrence Hall of Science at Berkeley,
California. Participants experienced a cross-curricular lesson
illustrating the way other subject areas can be combined in the
science classroom around a central issue. State
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2003). Linking language arts and mathematics
through a scientific issue. Presented at the Iowa Association
of Middle Level Educators, Summer Camp at Simpson College,
Iowa. (Invited speaker) State
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2002). Inquiry and the National Science
Education Standards. Presentation at the annual conference
of ISTS (Iowa Science Teacher’s Section), Des Moines, Iowa.
State
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2002). Science and life issues. Presentation at
the annual conference of ISTS (Iowa Science Teacher’s Section),
Des Moines, Iowa. State
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2001). Inquiry and the National Science
Education Standards. A workshop presentation modeling the
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coupled-inquiry model along with overview of the model
through a power-point presentation at the annual conference
of the ISTS -- Iowa Science Teachers Section. State
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2001). What exactly is inquiry? Paper
presentation at the NC-AETS -- North Central Association for
the Education of Teachers of Science. Regional
Martin-Hansen, L.M., & Lauer, A. (2001). The Coupled-Inquiry Model:
NSES in action. Paper presentation at the NC-AETS, North
Central Association for the Education of Teachers of Science.
Regional
Martin, L.M. (2000). Teaching science using an inquiry approach.
Presentation at the Governor’s FINE (First in the Nation in
Education) Conference. Provided background information
about inquiry according to the Nation Science Education
Standards. Participants performed part of an inquiry
investigation and further discussed classroom applications.
(Invited speaker) State
Martin, L.M. (2000). Making science and language arts connections.
Presentation at the ICE (Iowa Consortium of Educators) fall
conference entitled “Instructional Strategies”. Elementary
focus. Strategies were presented using reading and writing
activities and instruction to enhance science teaching. While
elementary teachers are being pressured to take science time
away in order to spend more minutes teaching reading and
writing, these strategies bridge the subject areas so science
instruction can still take place. State
Martin, L.M. (1998-2000). Project Rise II and Project Rise III.
Facilitated, with six other teacher-leaders the summer
workshop which was a teacher in-service program affiliated
with the University of Iowa and Dr. Edward Pizzini. Project
Rise II and Rise III is designed to foster implementation and
assessment of district standards as well as teaching ways to
incorporate science inquiry lessons (as suggested by the
National Science Education Standards and the National Council
for Teachers of Mathematics) into what were originally
traditional science lessons. (Invited facilitator) State
Martin, L.M. (1999). The perceptions of secondary science teaching
methods students of the goals and objectives of The
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University of Iowa's secondary science teaching methods
program. Research presentation at the ISTS (Iowa Science
Teachers Section) results of the spring Ph. D. Action Research
course at The University of Iowa. State
Martin, L.M. (1998). Creating connections with science and literature,
Presentation at the ISTS (Iowa Science Teachers Section).
Included student writing samples created during science
classes at both the elementary and jr. high levels. State
Martin, L.M. (1996-1998). Science PALs, Wrote and developed
Science PALs (Parents/Activities/Literature) curriculum with
other teachers, a project between Iowa City Community
Schools and the University of Iowa which used literature to
help identify student misconceptions during parent/student
interviews. (Invited curriculum writer) Iowa City Community
School District
Martin, L.M. (1997-1998). Making science and language connections.
Served on a speaker’s bureau for the Iowa Association of
Elementary Education to present a seminar to interested
school districts or groups. (Invited speaker) State
HONORS AND
AWARDS
Invited Keynote Speaker, Korean Association for Science Education
(February, 2015). Creativity and Science Education: Issues
Regarding Identification of Gifted Children and Development
of Creativity. (International)
Invited Keynote Speaker (but declined), International Society for
Educational Research (Istanbul, Turkey, 2015). (International)
Ph.D. Dissertation Chair of Dissertations Receiving Honors
• John Pecore, American Association of Teaching and Curriculum
Dissertation Award (2010)
• Jared Rashford, College of Education Hayden-Waltz
Electronic Journal of Science Education, Invited Associate Editor
(2008-present)
STEM Coordinator for the College of Education, Georgia State
University, Appointed Position (2009-2010)
Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award, Georgia State University,
College of Education, (2007)
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Sigma Gamma Epsilon (1988-present), honorary society for students
in earth science
Iowa State Education Association – Student Program, University
Faculty Sponsor Award, 2004
Phi Delta Kappa, member, 1996-2000
Phi Delta Kappa, elected secretary for local chapter, 1997-1998
Kappa Delta Pi Scholarship, 1989
Kappa Delta Pi, member of honorary society for education majors
EXTERNALLY
FUNDED
GRANT AWARDS
Martin-Hansen, L. M., Fairchild, S., Gomez-Zwiep, S. (2015). Science
Professional Academy. California Mathematics and Science
Partnership (CaMSP) grant. Professional development and
research with Norwalk – La Mirada Unified School District and
California State University, Long Beach. $3,000,000. CSULB
Subcontract, $1,000,000.
Kisiel, J., Martin-Hansen, L., Adams, S. (2015-2017). Developing
Effective and Engaging Practices in STEM Education:
Supporting Learning via University-Community Collaborations.
Keck Foundation Grant. $200,000. Subcontract with the
California State University Chancellor’s Office.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (PI), Morris Robbins, C., Russell, N., & Stephens,
K. (2012). Our Changing World: Exploring Cross-Cutting Ideas
Regarding Earth and Life Through Time. Improving Teacher
Quality State Grants Program $43,879.
Thomas, C., Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2011-2013). Co-PI; Awarded:
$314,006). Fulton County/Georgia State University 2011-2013
Science Professional Institute. Funded by Georgia Department
of Education. PI – Dr. Christine Thomas. Calendar person
months per year: 1.13 person-months.
Benson, G., Puvirajah, A., Lim, M., Martin-Hansen, L., Verma, G.,
Demir, K., & Leavey, J. (2009-2014) Impacting Metro Atlanta
Science Teaching (I-MAST). Funded by the National Science
Foundation. Awarded: $899,949. 25% effort as Co-PI.
(Benson, PI, Co- PI’s listed in no particular order)
Wrote and submitted the grant along with five colleagues in
the College of Education. I-MAST is a collaborative effort
involving the College of Education (COE) and the College of
Arts and Sciences (A&S) at Georgia State University (Georgia
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State), Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), and
four high need school districts (Atlanta Public Schools, Cobb
County School District, DeKalb County School System, and
Gwinnet County Public Schools) in the Metro Atlanta area. This
effort seeks to address the critical need for high school science
teachers in the Metro Atlanta area by increasing the
preparation of the number of high quality science teachers
who are committed to teaching in Metro Atlanta high need
school districts. I-MAST Robert Noyce Scholarships will be
awarded to STEM students and professionals interested in
pursuing secondary science teacher certification program at
Georgia State.
Morrow, C., Martin-Hansen, L.M., Diem, J., Elliott, C. (2009-2011)
Creating an Enduring Legacy of Exemplary Global Climate
Change Education for Secondary Science Teachers and
Underserved Students in Georgia. Funded by NASA. Awarded:
$500,000, cumulative for 3 years. PI: Cherilynn Morrow.
Calendar Person Months Per Year: 2, 25% effort as Co-PI.
Hessinger, S., Coleman, D., Martin, C., Martin-Hansen, L.M., Kutal, C.
(2008-2011). PRISM Phase II: Research on Key Strategies of
the Partnership for Reform in Science and Mathematics.
Funded by the National Science Foundation. Awarded
$2,032,900. Role: Co-PI and Researcher. (Calendar months
are represented in subaward)
Henry, R., & Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2008-2011, 50% effort as PI on
subcontract; Awarded: $125,986, cumulative for 3 years).
University System of Georgia – Board of Regents National
Science Foundation – HER-0314953: Math and Science
Partnership (MSP). Funded by: National Science Foundation.
PI on BOR Grant: Sabrina Hessinger. Calendar Person Months
Per Year: 5.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. & Verma, G. (2007-08, 50% effort as Co-PI;
Awarded: $143,576). Sustaining and extending science
teachers professional development in Clayton and Rockdale
County. Funded by Georgia Department of Education. PI – Dr.
Christine Thomas. Calendar person months per year: 3.
Verma, G. & Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2008-09, 50 % effort as Co-PI;
Awarded: $123,576). Sustaining and extending science
teachers professional development in Clayton and Rockdale
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County; Funded by Georgia Department of Education.). PI – Dr.
Christine Thomas. Calendar person months per year: 3.
Wilson, J. & Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2006-2007). Development of
Nature of Science and Scientific Inquiry Activities for Science
Education Students Enrolled in a Science Content Course.
PRISM Mini-Grant Program. Awarded: $12,530 Role: Co-PI.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. & Gerlovich, J. (2004-2005). Cattell Elementary
Summer Science Pioneers. Awarded: $20,000 from DuPont.
Role: Co-PI.
INTERNALLY
FUNDED GRANT
AWARDS
Martin-Hansen, L., & Atchison, C (2011). STEM Fellowship: Refining
and Examining a Collaboratively Taught Earth Science Course
for Future Middle School Teachers. Funded by Georgia State
University, USG-BOR STEM. Awarded: $8,080.
Diem, J. & Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2009). STEM Fellowship:
Reconfiguration of Weather and Climate Laboratory Activities.
A collaborative initiative to overhaul the laboratory activities
of students in GEOG 1112 Introduction to Weather and
Climate. Emphasis focuses upon restructuring labs into 5E
learning cycles. Funded by Georgia State University, USG-
BOR STEM. Awarded: $14,000.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2005). College of Education proposal
development grant for GRA support of a proposed grant to the
National Science Foundation Earth Sciences Research at the
National Science Foundation (EAR) Education and Human
Resources Program. Funded by Georgia State University.
Awarded: $4,000.
UNFUNDED
GRANTS
Martin-Hansen, L.M., Verma, G., Monsaas, J., Li, H., & Puvirajah, A.
(2013). Science Curriculum Implementation Project (SCIP).
National Science Foundation, REAL, $1,500,000.
Martin-Hansen, L.M., Verma, G., Monsaas, J., Li, H., & Puvirajah, A.
(2012). Science Curriculum Implementation Assessment
Project (SCIAP). National Science Foundation, DRK-12,
Research and Development, $2,800,000.
Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2012). Teaching science through societal
issues. EU-US Atlantis Excellence in Mobility Grant, $2,500.
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Martin-Hansen, L.M., Verma, G., Obidat, K., & Puvirajah, A. (2011).
Science Curriculum Implementation Assessment Project
(SCIAP). National Science Foundation, DRK-12, Research and
Development, $2,968,659.
Martin-Hansen, L.M., Criswell, B. (pending). PATHWAYS: Developing
Science Explorers By Bridging Informal and Formal Learning
Pathways. National Science Foundation, Informal Science
Education Grant ($249,947).
McComas, W., Peters, E., Clough, M., Martin-Hansen, L.M., Olson,
Matthews, M, & Olson, J. (2009). 10% effort as a consultant).
Conceptions about the Scientific Enterprise (CASE):
Instrument Development, Validation and Baseline Application.
Funding Source: The U.S. Department of Education. Total
funding requested: $1,058,094 cumulative over 3 years. PI:
McComas, W.
Miller, H., Martin-Hansen, L.M., Verma, G., Demir, K., Mohammad, F.
(2009). 50% effort as Co-PI and COE lead. Transforming
Urban Science and Technology Teaching (TrUSTT). Funding
Source: The National Science Foundation Targeted
Mathematics and Science Partnership. Total funding
requested: $12,014,549.
Deming, M., Puvirjah, A. & Martin-Hansen, L.M. (2009-2010). 10%
effort as Co-PI. Inquiry toolbox for science teachers. Funding
Source: Georgia Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant. Total
funding requested: $ 79,097 cumulative over 2 years. PI:
Deming, M.
Martin-Hansen, L.M., Frantz, K., Verma, G. (2009-2011). 27% Effort as
PI. Clayton County Mathematics and Science Partnership
Grant. Funding Source: National Science Foundation
Administered through the Georgia Department of Education.
Total funding requested: $140,000 cumulative for two years.
Martin-Hansen, L.M., Kelty, T., & Henriques, L. (2005). CUES:
Children’s understandings of earth science and nature of
science concepts. National Science Foundation. Funds sought:
$149,981
UNIVERSITY Courses Developed at California State University, Long Beach
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EXPERIENCE
SCED 100 Introduction to Scientific and Spatial Reasoning (a Critical
Thinking General Education course). 100. An Introduction to Scientific
and Spatial Reasoning (3). Course Description: Students develop
essential and critical thinking skills that help them 'think outside of the
box' and recognize the role of spatial reasoning, perception and
creativity in the practices of science. Letter grade or credit/no credit.
The course may not be repeated. (3 hours activity.)
Courses Developed at Georgia State University
NSCI 3002/7002 Integrated Science II: Earth Science (Undergraduate
& Graduate, 2009). Prerequisite: NSCI 7001. Integrated science
sequence. Matter; atoms and atomic structure; chemical bonds; acids
and bases; oxidation and reduction; organic; minerals; rocks and the
rock cycle/geochemical cycle; plate tectonics. An integrated
laboratory is included.
CHEM 7900 Chemistry for Teachers (Graduate, 2008)
Collaboratively designed a summer chemistry course for teachers and
pre-service teachers seeking certification in broad field science.
Negotiated types of testing, activities and learning emphases with
chemistry faculty and chemistry department chair.
EDSC 8430 Nature of Science (Graduate, 2007)
Designed and taught the course with the following description:
Students explore the enterprise of science along with the cultural,
economic, political, social structures and discourses as they relate to
science teaching, learning and research.
EDSC 8440 Advanced Science Concepts and Issues (Graduate, 2007)
Redesigned and taught the course with the following description: This
course provides an in-depth exploration of science concepts and issues
and the various roles of teacher leaders in science education.
EDSC 9870 Advanced Research Seminar in Science Education
(Graduate, 2007)
Designed and taught the course with the following description: Ph.D.
level course examining nature of science concepts.
This course is designed for individuals to learn more about the
methods and goals of science, the role of scientists and the place of
science in society science and how philosophical issues can and should
be reflected in science teaching and learning. Throughout this course
we will explore the content of the nature of science and use that
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knowledge as a guide in improving science instruction and developing
philosophically appropriate science curricula.
Courses Developed at Drake University
• EDUC 130 Studies in the Nature of Science (Graduate, Directed
Study Course)
• EDUC 136 Secondary Science Teaching Methods
(Undergrad/Graduate)
• FYS-041 First Year Seminar; Evolution: History and Theory
(Undergraduate only)
Courses Taught at California State University Long Beach, 2013-
present
• EDSS473c Student Teaching Seminar
• EDSS472c Student Teaching Practicum
Courses Taught at Georgia State University, 2004-2008
• EDCI 4600 Practicum MCE Undergraduate Program
• EDCI 6600 Introduction to Secondary Teaching
• EDCI 7540 Theory and Pedagogy of Middle Childhood
Education Math and Science (Graduate)
• EDCI 7660 Practicum (Graduate); Field observations and
evaluation
• EDCI 8400 Dynamics of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum
Development (Graduate)
• EDSC 4700 Concepts and Methods in Middle Childhood
Science Education (Undergraduate)
• EDSC 6550 Principles of Science Instruction (Graduate)
• EDSC 7120 Science Concepts and Issues (Graduate)
• EDSC 7550 Theory and Pedagogy of Science Instruction
• EDSC 8430 Nature of Science (Graduate)
• EDSC 8440 Advanced Science Concepts and Issues (Graduate)
• EDSC 9879 Advanced Research Seminar in Science Education
(Graduate)
• GSU 1010 Careers in Mathematics and Science Education
(Undergraduate)
• NSCI 3002/7002 Integrated Science II
(Undergraduate/Graduate)
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Courses Taught at Drake University, 2001 – 2004
• EDUC 001 Introduction to Education (Undergraduate only)
• EDUC 107 Learning and Assessment
• EDUC 125 Elementary Science Teaching Methods
• EDUC 131 Topics in Middle School Growth and Development
• EDUC 131 Topics in Middle School Growth and Development –
a web course for distance learning (Undergraduate/Graduate)
• EDUC 134 Middle School Curriculum and Methods – an ICN
course (Iowa Communications Network) for distance learning
• EDUC 136 Secondary Science Teaching Methods – Summer
Study, (Graduate)
• EDUC 167 Instruction and Management for Secondary Grades
• EDUC 168 Student teaching supervisor
• FYS 041 First Year Seminar: Evolution; History and Theory
Courses taught at the University of Iowa: as an Instructor or TA,
1998-2000
• 7E:162, Teaching Elementary School Science (Undergraduate)
• 7S:151 Intro Science Teaching & Practicum with Early Learners
(Undergraduate/Graduate) Practicum Supervisor and
Instructor
• 7S:153, Instructional Issues in Teaching Science,
• 7S:179, Practicum Supervisor (Undergraduate/Graduate)
GRADUATE
COMMITTEES
Thesis Chair
Adachi, Shin (under advisement).
Thesis Committee
Young, Erica (2015). The role of text placement as a mechanism to
increase science literacy. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, California
State University, Long Beach.
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Kostenbader, Tracy (2015). Analyzing students’ attitudes about
science during inquiry-based lessons. Unpublished Master’s Thesis,
California State University, Long Beach.
PhD Dissertation Committee Chair or Co-Chair
Nourollahi, M. J. (writing)
Barrett-Williams, D. (2014). The influence of a K-5 science
endorsement on the professional knowledge bases of
elementary teachers. Unpublished doctoral dissertation,
Georgia State University.
Hunter, S. (2011). Perceptions of the efficacy of an HIV testing
message developed for use by at risk adults with low
functional health literacy. Unpublished doctoral dissertation,
Barner, C. (2010). College scientists’ personal cultural border
crossings between and within the cultural communities of
religion and science through the lenses of world view, faith
perspective and collateral learning. Unpublished doctoral
dissertation, Georgia State University.
Pecore, J. (2009). A case study of secondary science teachers
facilitating historical problem-based learning lessons: viewed
through a constructivist lens. Unpublished doctoral
dissertation, Georgia State University. American Association of
Teaching and Curriculum Dissertation Award (2010)
Rashford, J. (2009). Considering Hans-Georg Gadamer’s philosophical
hermeneutics as a referent for student understanding of
nature of science concepts. Unpublished doctoral dissertation,
Georgia State University. College of Education Hayden-Waltz
Davis, B. (2008). Investigating the experience: a case study of a
science professional development program based on Kolb’s
experiential learning model. Unpublished doctoral
Ford, B. (2007). Learning to teach: perceptions of science teachers
about their confidence in teaching science content,
Unpublished dissertation, Georgia State University.
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Philpot, C. (2007). Science olympiad students' nature of science
understandings. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Georgia
State University.
Slack, A. (2007). Preservice science teachers' experiences with
repeated, guided inquiry. Unpublished doctoral dissertation,
Ph.D. Dissertation Committee Member
Miller, O. (2011). A phenomenological case study of a principal
leadership: the influence of Mr. Clark’s leadership on students
at Eastside High School. Unpublished dissertation, Georgia
State University.
McDowell, A. (2010). An exploration of preservice teachers’
reflections about teaching and learning nature of science in a
lesson study. Unpublished dissertation, Georgia State
University.
Parker, BA. (2010). The relationship between nature of science
understandings and science self-efficacy beliefs of sixth grade
students. Unpublished dissertation, Georgia State University.
Kattoula, E. (2008). Conceptual change in pre-service science
teachers’ view on nature of science when learning a unit on the
physics of waves. Unpublished dissertation, Georgia State
University.
Buluntz, M. (2006). Development of interest in science and interest in
teaching elementary science: influence of informal, school,
and inquiry methods course experiences. Unpublished
LEADERSHIP AND
CURRENT
MEMBERSHIPS
AAAS: American Association for the Advancement of Science
• Member (2005-2013)
ASTE: Association of Science Teacher Education (formerly AETS)
• Board Member, At Large, Elected Position (2011-2013)
• Equity Committee Chairperson (2011-2013), appointed
• Southeastern Association for Science Teacher Education,
President (2009-2010), Elected Officer (2009-2010).
• Equity and Ethics Committee (appointed position) (2009-2011)
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• Elections Committee Co-Chair, Nationally Elected Officer
(2008-2010)
• Elections Committee, Nationally Elected Officer (2008-2010)
• Conference proposal referee (multiple years)
• North Central Association of Science Teacher Education
(Nc-ASTE), member and presenter
• Southeastern Association of Science Teacher Education
(S-ASTE), member and presenter
Electronic Journal of Science Education (EJSE). Associate Editor.
(2008-2014)
IHPST: International History and Philosophy of Science and Teaching
• Science and Education Journal Referee (2006-2013)
• Member and presenter
International Journal of Science Education. Journal Referee. (2008-
present)
NARST: National Association of Research in Science Teaching
• Journal of Research in Science Teaching Journal Referee
(multiple years)
• Equity and Ethics Committee, Appointed position (2007-2010)
• Outstanding Paper Award Committee member (2009-2012)
• National Association of Research in Science Teaching (NARST),
Strand Review Committee, Appointed position (Sig Chair) Co-
coordinator of Secondary Science Teaching Strand (2007,
2008)
Dissertation Awards Committee, Appointed position (2004-
2005)
conference proposal referee (multiple years)
NSTA: National Science Teachers Association
• Chair-Elect, Alliance of Affiliates to NSTA (2015-2016)
• GSTA Board, College Representative (2011-2013)
• Georgia Science Teachers Association (GSTA), member
• Chair of Science Scope Review Board (2005-2007)
• Faculty sponsor of GSU-NSTA (2005-2007)
• Science Scope Journal Referee (2000-present)
• The Science Teacher Journal Referee (2000-present)
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SERVICE International/National/Regional
• Advisory Board (2015-2017), Investing in Innovation (I3) grant.
A Collaboration with the Laboratory School for Advanced
Manufacturing and the Smithsonian Institution, Advanced
Manufacturing as a Driver of Cross-Curricular Change, U.S.
Department of Education Grant.
• Far West and Northwest ASTE Conference Co-Chair (2014-
2015; 2013-2014) Organized (with colleagues) the Far-West
and Northwest ASTE conference held in conjunction with the
regional NSTA Long Beach meeting.
• SEPUP consultant to curriculum development projects in the
Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California at
Berkeley, California. Conduct workshops at conferences and
school districts regarding Issues-Based curriculum (2000-
present).
• National Sciences Resources Center, LASER: Leadership and
Assistance for Science Education Reform,
Invited Presenter Highlighting Inquiry-based Socio- scientific
SEPUP Curriculum, Arlington, VA, (2007)
Invited Presenter Highlighting Inquiry-based Socio- scientific
SEPUP Curriculum, Pittsburgh, PA (2004)
• North Central Regional Education Lab (NCREL): Advisory
Council for the Science and Math Consortium (1999-2004)
State of Georgia and Atlanta Metro Schools
• Fulton County Science Fair Judge (2013)
• Teacher Quality Grant (PI) (2013). Our Changing World:
Exploring Cross-Cutting Ideas Involving Earth and Life through
Time. Formally partnered with Fulton County Schools however
expanded to include Clayton County Schools, Cobb County,
DeKalb County and Atlanta Public School Teachers.
• Livsey Elementary Science Professional Development, Science
Coffee Mornings (2012-2013).
• Special Services Chairperson, Livsey Elementary Parent
Teacher Organization (2011-present).
• Fulton County Schools MSP Co-PI (2011-2013): coordinated
and implemented professional development in reform science
teaching
• Georgia Department of Education Higher Education (Science
Education) Initial Teaching Committee Member (2008-
present): provide feedback to state department regarding
policies in initial teacher licensure.
• Clayton County Schools MSP Co-PI (2007-2009): coordinated
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and implemented professional development in reform
science teaching
• Rockdale County Schools MSP Co-PI (2007-2009): coordinated
and implemented professional development in reform
science teaching
• PRISM Academy for Learning: Leader and member in focusing
upon the infusion of active learning strategies, backward
design, and performance assessments into higher education
• Invited workshop leader in Gwinnett County Schools
regarding the teaching of evolution, and assessment strategies
in active learning and inquiry-based curriculum.
• Invited workshop leader in Cobb County Schools regarding
the teaching of evolution, and assessment strategies in active
learning and inquiry-based curriculum.
• LASER, Higher Education team member with the Atlanta
Public Schools to the LASER conference (Atlanta, GA,
December 1-5, 2004). Assisted APS with creating science
reform goals and action plans.
California State University Long Beach
• University Senate Teacher Preparation Education Committee
Member (College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
representative) 2013-present
• University Resource Council (2014-present)
CSULB College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
• CNSM Mini-Grant Review Committee, (fall 2013, spring 2014)
• Representative to the College of Education, Teacher Education
Department Meetings
CSULB Science Education Department
• Retention, Tenure and Promotion Committee (fall 2013 to
present)
• Coordinator of department self-study (2013-2014)
• Self-study committee member, Master’s Degree (2013-2014)
• Self-study committee member, Single Subject Certification
(2013-2014)
• Academy for Future Science Educators (AFSE) presenter,
Interactive Strategies for Teaching about the Moon and its
Phases (March, 2014)
Georgia State University
• Professional Education Faculty (PEF) Curriculum Committee
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(elected position), 2011-2013
• University Assessment Committee: Appointed College of
Education Representative on the university committee to
review university programs assessment plans. (2009-2012)
• University Senate: Elected Faculty Representative for the
Middle and Secondary Education and Instructional Technology
Department (2007-2009)
• University Senate: Committee on Academic Programs (CAP)
(2007-2009)
• University Senate: Committee on Academic Programs;
Program Review Subcommittee (2007-2009)
• University Senate: University Research Committee (2007-
2009)
• Georgia State University Academy for Learning: GSU
Systemic Change committee orchestrating workshops in active
learning strategies in higher education courses (2006-present)
• Content Knowledge Committee: Member of a university
committee that examines the progress of teaching candidates’
content knowledge through GPA and Praxis scores. (2005-
2007)
College of Education
• Assessment Committee Representative to GSU (2010-2012)
• Student Affairs, Committee Member (2008-2009)
• NCATE Accreditation Science Education Committee Lead for
Ed.S. and MAT Programs (2005-2007)
• P-16 Science Education, Committee Member (2006-present)
• Professional Education Faculty, Member (2004-present)
• College of Education Faculty, Member (2004-present)
• Content Knowledge Committee, Member (2006-2008)
Department of Middle and Secondary Education, and Instructional
Technology, Georgia State University
• Promotion and Tenure Review Committee (2009-present)
• Science Unit Chairperson (2006-2007; 2010-present)
• TEEMS Program (MAT Science) Coordinator (2007-2010)
• Science Unit Member (2004-present)
• Science Education Search Committee, Chair for Five Science
Education and/or Middle Level Education Positions (2006-
2007, 2011-2012)
• Search Committee, Member (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
• Middle Childhood Education, Committee Member (2004-
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• Social Committee Co-Chair (2005-2006)
State of Iowa
• E-SET Advisory Board Member (2002-2003). Extension,
Science, Engineering, and Technology based at Iowa State
University. The Iowa Space Grant is funneled through this
group.
• State Physics Olympics Coordinator (2002-2003) with
colleagues Jack Gerlovich, Drake University, Colleen Anderson,
Heartland AEA, and Erica Larson, Grant Wood AEA.
• Iowa’s Child Project (2002-2004), representative of Iowa
private colleges
Service to Des Moines, Iowa Community
• Co-Director of the “I Have a Dream” Foundation College
Summer Camp where at-risk students from the community
experience an intensive academic workshop with pre-service
teachers and faculty members from Drake University.
Summer, 2003.
• Community Forum on Raising the Graduation
Rate/Preventing Drop-outs in the Des Moines Public Schools,
Sept. 13, 2001
• Co-PI on a grant initiative through the National Science
Foundation with Heartland AEA, Des Moines Public Schools,
Johnston Community Schools, West Des Moines Community
Schools, Grant Wood AEA and The University of Iowa.
Unfunded.
Drake University
• CERMS, 2002-2004. Center for Education and Research in
Mathematics and Science, Committee member.
• FYS Instructor, 2002. Taught a course for entering freshmen
(FYS 041) combining college level reading and writing with
science philosophy.
• Selection Committee Member for Honorary Drake Medal and
Honorary Drake Degree, 2001-2004
• University Curriculum Committee, 2002-2003
• Instructional Technology Committee, 2003-2004
• University Hearing Panel, 2003, met when there were cases of
violations of the Student Code of Conduct. These are instances
in which the student appeals or wants a hearing of the case.
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• Doctoral Dissertation Chair: 1 Ed.D. Candidate
• Doctoral Dissertation Committee Member: 1 Ed.D. Graduate
• Merit Pay Committee, 2003-2004. Examined issues
surrounding merit pay. Met with faculty to gather information
regarding their vision and concerns with this issue. Created
criteria for several different faculty categories based upon
research and faculty input.
• Teaching and Learning Curriculum Committee, 2001-2003
• State Accreditation: Chapter 2: Conceptual Framework -- co-
chair of committee responsible for the writing of this section
of our report.
• Social Committee, Chairperson, 2002-2003
• Social Committee, Member 2001-2002
WORKSHOPS
ATTENDED
• Southern California Science Supervisors Meeting (2015,
various)
• Common Core Faculty Workshop (2014, spring)
• People Soft (administrative software) training, (2014, summer;
2013, fall)
• Autism Ally (2014, spring)
• Sustainability (2014, spring)
• Retention, Tenure, and Promotion workshop for new faculty
and committee members (2013, fall)
• New faculty workshops (2013, fall)
• GERMAN 1002 (2013, spring)
• GERMAN 1001, (2012, fall)
• Improving Teacher Quality, Research Discussion with Dr.
Thomas Carroll of the National Commission of Teaching and
America’s Future (NCTAF), (Oct. 5, 2011).
• Teach for America Research Results (Fall, 2010), Research
Learning Presentation, Georgia State University
• University Program Assessment (Fall, 2010)
• Science Education for Public Understanding Program: Senior
Leaders Training (2010, 2008)
• LiveText Workshops (2009, 2008)
• Research Methods Workshop (MSIT) Spring, 2008
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