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PLANETS 2.0 Practitioner Recruitment Underway

Posted by Author on Source on April 13, 2021

A flyer detailing applications for PFGNorthern Arizona University is seeking elementary and middle grade Out-of-School Time STEM practitioners to participate in a study of effective practices for emergent bilingual learners, Native American learners, and learners who are experiencing physical disabilities. We ask for three years of experience for participation in these focus groups.

The study seeks to understand

  1. What are effective practices for supporting the underserved learners in STEM learning in OST environments?
  2. How well prepared… Read more

Getting to Know CSTL: Meet Theresa Fuller

Posted by Author on Source on April 9, 2021

Theresa Fuller's directory photo

Theresa is Assistant Clinical Professor with the NAUTeach program at the CSTL. She started as a mentor teacher for NAUTeach while also teaching middle and high school mathematics here in Flagstaff. She has a B.S. in Education from Central Michigan University and a M.Ed. with a Technology Emphasis from Lesley University. In 2017, she received her National Board Certification in Mathematics/Early Adolescence. Let’s meet Theresa!

How long have… Read more

CSTL is Hiring: Part-Time Research & Evaluation Assistant

Posted by Author on Source on April 6, 2021

The Center for Science Teaching and Learning (CSTL) is seeking a part-time temporary Research/Evaluation Assistant. The position will involve a variety of tasks. Weekly tasks will depend on the demands of various externally funded projects as well as other needs. The weekly time commitment will be up to 19 hours per week.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, working with the evaluation team to manage survey data, set up interviews and focus groups, and assist with annual grant… Read more

Getting to Know CSTL: Meet Anne Hamlin

Posted by Author on Source on April 2, 2021

Anne and her family taking a selfie in front of forest views

Anne is a Research Associate at the CSTL. She started her career working in geology, earning her MS in the field, authoring peer-reviewed articles, and working on large projects such as the BP Oil Spill. Now, Anne works to provide STEM education training and materials to teachers and students across the 4-corners states. Let’s meet Anne!

How long have you been… Read more

Getting to Know CSTL: Meet Max Dass

Posted by Author on Source on February 26, 2021

Pradeep Max Dass CSTL Director

Max is Director of the CSTL and J. Lawrence Walkup Distinguished Professor of STEM Education here at NAU. He’s a graduate of Gorakhpur University in India where he earned his M.S. in Botany and the University of Iowa where he earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Science Education. He is involved in the development of multiple grants at NAU and he’s been published in multiple… Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Danny Patrick Lopez

Posted by Author on Source on February 24, 2021

The CSTL is proud to work with the next generation of Science and Math educators, helping them along their path in becoming highly qualified teachers who inspire students every day. We checked in with one of our alumni to see what he is doing after his time with the Center at NAU.

Meet Danny Patrick Lopez.

What are you up to nowadays Danny?

Currently, I am teaching science at a secondary school… Read more

Getting to Know CSTL: Meet Ron Gray

Posted by Author on Source on February 12, 2021

Ron is an Associate Professor of Science Education, Graduate Programs Coordinator, and President’s Distinguished Teaching Fellow here at NAU. He’s a graduate of Willamette University where he earned his B.A. in Biology and M.A.T in Secondary Science Teaching, as well as Oregon State University where he earned his Ph.D. in Science Education. His work focuses on providing secondary science teachers the tools to design and implement learning experiences for… Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Hannah Burnam

Posted by Author on Source on February 2, 2021

The CSTL is proud to work with the next generation of Science and Math educators, helping them along their path in becoming highly qualified teachers who inspire students every day. We checked in with one of our alumni to see what she is doing after her time with the Center at NAU.

What are you up to after graduation Hannah?

I am currently teaching 7th grade science and social studies at Thompson… Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Suzette Jaggars

Posted by Author on Source on January 28, 2021

The CSTL is proud to work with the next generation of Science and Math educators, helping them along their path in becoming highly qualified teachers who inspire students every day. We checked in with one of our alumni to see what she is doing after her time with the Center at NAU.

Meet Suzette Jaggars.

What are you up to nowadays Suzette?

I am teaching biology, marine science, and advising student council… Read more

Getting to Know CSTL: Meet Sean Ryan

Posted by Author on Source on January 22, 2021

 

Meet Sean Ryan, Professional Development Coordinator/Research Associate at the Center.

Sean serves as the Principal Investigator or Senior Personnel on several grants that focus on STEM Education for K-20, data management, and community engagement projects. He graduated from the University of Arizona in Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering and worked as an educator for FUSD for many years before joining the Center. His expertise is in citizen science and STEM Education… Read more

Center for STEM Teaching and Learning
Location
Room 210 Building #20
Science Annex
525 S. Beaver St.
Flagstaff, Arizona 86011
Mailing Address
PO Box 5697
Flagstaff, Arizona 86011
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