Janice Mak
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Payne Hall (EDB) 101 A 1000 S Forest Mall Tempe, AZ 85281
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Mail code: 5411Campus: Tempe
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Janice researches the intersection of computer science education, policy, and systems change. She has experience as a researcher, K-12 teacher, assistant principal, and curriculum specialist. She was a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) Educator Award, both of which continue were the result of her passion to create and sustain inclusive and equitable CS and STEM learning opportunities for every student. To this end, she is honored to serve on several boards, including the Arizona State Board of Education, Computer Science Teachers Association, NCWIT K-12 Alliance leadership team, and the National Science Teaching Association Technology Advisory Board. She was recently appointed as chair of Arizona Department of Education's technology task force and worked with stakeholders to create solutions to address the digital equity and opportunity gap. She current research interests include computational thinking in elementary science classes with culturally relevant pedagogy, interdisciplinary data science integration in preservice teacher education, and instructional coaching for CS teachers.
Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Master of Education: Curriculum and Instruction
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Bachelor of Arts: Major – Linguistics, Minor – Russian
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
- Mak, J., Rosato, J., Hosten, M. (in-press -2023, March). Data Science Landscape in Preservice Teacher Education. SIGCSE, Toronto, Canada.
- Mak, J., Israel, M., Ko., A., McGill, M., Friend, M. (in-press - 2023, April). Co-constructing Systemic Support for Sustaining Humanizing and Inclusive Computer Science Teacher Education. AERA, Chicago, IL.
- Mak, J., Lin, Y., Su, M., Kramarczuk, K., Terrell-Shockley, E., Ketelhut, D.J., (in-press -2023, April). K-5 Accessible, Computational Thinking-Integrated Science Education: A Conceptual Framework. NARST, Chicago, IL.
- Israel, M., Huang, R., Mak, J., Bennett, A., Bexx, R.T. (2023, March). A Community of Practice for Elementary Teaching Promoting Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in CS Instruction. SIGCSE, Toronto, Canada
- Xin, Y., Kramarczuk, K., Mak, J., Terrell-Shockley, E., Ketelhut, D.J. (2023, March). Computational Thinking-Integrated Elementary Science with Culturally Responsive Teaching: A Vignette Study. SIGCSE, Toronto, Canada.
- Mak, J., Figueroa, F., Kramarczuk, K., Xin, Y., Terrell-Shockley, E., Ketelhut, D.J., Nelson, B. (2022, May). Case Study: A Participatory Approach to Building a Consensus-Module of Computational Thinking Infused, Culturally Responsive Science Instruction. RESPECT 2022, Philadelphia, PA.
- Figueroa, F., Mak, J., Kramarczuk, K., Xin, Y., Terrell-Shockley, E., Ketelhut, D.J., Nelson, B. (2022, May). CT for Every Student? Implications for an Equity-Focused PD Experience for Elementary Science Teachers. RESPECT 2022, Philadelphia, PA.
- Bernier, J., Cabrera, L., Figueroa, F., Ha, J., Kramarczuk, K., Mak, J., Su, M., Xin, Y., Yan, L., Ketelhut, D.J., Nelson, B., Terrell-Shockley, E. (2022, June). Accessible Computational Thinking in Elementary Science. ISLS Annual Meeting 2022, Hiroshima, Japan.
- Twarek, B., Mak, J., Glass, S., Barashango, S. C., & Chang, C. (2022, March). Developing an Ecosystem of Support for K-12 CS Educators. In Proceedings of the 53rd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education V. 2 (pp. 1162-1162).
- Twarek, B.T., Seehorn, D.., Mak, J., O’Grady-Cuniff, D., Ray, M., Sedgwick, V., & Friend, M. (2021, March). Developing Effective and Equitable K-12 Computer Science Teachers. Session presented at 52nd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE). Online format.
- Mensing, K., Mak, J., Bird, M., & Billings, J. (2013, October). Computational, model thinking and computer coding for U.S. Common Core Standards with 6 to 12 year old students. Session presented at International Conference on Emerging eLearning Technologies and Applications (ICETA), Stara Lesna, Slovakia.
INVITED PAPERS AND TALKS
1. Mak, J. (2023, February). Invited panelist, Infosys Foundation Crossroads, Tempe, AZ
2. Mak, J. (2022, September). Invited keynote, Arizona Postdoctoral Researcher Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ.
3. Mak, J. (2022, May). Rethink, Reimagine, Realize. Invited keynote, Dakhla International Conference, Morocco.
4. Mak, J. (2022, January). Connecting Education to Learning. Invited panelist, Smart Region Summit: Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.
5. Mak, J. (2021, June). Computational Thinking and Computer Science: From Standards to Practice. Invited presenter at International Conference on Computational Thinking + STEM Education, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
6. Mak, J. (2021). Data Science Leaky Pipeline, Women in Data Science. Invited panelist, Women in Data Science, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.
7. Culatta, R., Mak, J. & Rosenworcel, J. (2020). Equity and Digital Learning. Invited panelist, National Association for State Boards of Education annual conference.
8. Mak, J. (2020). Arizona Education - State of the State. Invited panelist, Rio Salado 2020 Conference.
9. Mak, J. (2020). Computer Science - State of the State. Invited Keynote, Center for Digital Education AZ CIO/CTO Conference.
10. Mak, J. (2019). Computer Science Teacher Certification - Microcredential Pathways?. Invited panelist, Code.org/Computer Science Teachers Association State Policy Forum.
11. Mak, J. (2019). Enabling Effective Implementation of Competency-based STEM Curriculum in Turkey. Invited consultant, International Bureau of Education (IBE)-UNESCO, Istanbul, Turkey.
12. Mak, J. (2018). Science-Centered Language Development. Presenter, PVUSD.
13. Mak, J. (2018). Three-dimensional Science - from Vision to Implementation. Presenter, PVUSD.
14. Mak, J. (2018). Innovations in the New Science Standards. Presenter, PVUSD.
15. Mak, J. (2017). Computer Science for Arizona. Presenter, CIO/CTO Forum.
16. Mak, J. (2017). Three Powerful Words can Unlock Computer Science Success. Author, ISTE.
17. Mak, J. (2016). Math - Focus on the Implications of the Shifts. Invited talk, Student Achievement Partners.
18. Mak, J. (2016). Celebrate Hour of code with these Activities and Resources. Author, ISTE.
19. Mak, J. (2016). Your Students can Create Virtual Reality Expeditions. Author, ISTE.
20. Mak, J. (2016). Google Expeditions Offers Stunning Field Trips without Leaving Schools. Author, ISTE.
21. Mak, J. (2015). Math - Teachers’ Talk - Implementation. Invited talk, Achieve National Convening.
22. Mak, J. (2015). Computer Science Fundamentals. Presenter, Google Apps for Education AZ Summit. Presenter.
23. Mak, J. (2015). STEM in the Middle. Author, Desert Ridge Lifestyles.
24. Mak, J. (2015). Google CSFirst Ignites Interest in Computer Science. Author, ISTE.
25. Mak, J. (2015). Global Science Inquiry’s Benefits for Students. Author, eschool news.
26. Mak, J. (2014). Computer Science Across the Curriculum. Invited talk, Science Foundation Arizona STEM Conference.
27. Mak, J. (2014). The Framework for K-12 Science Education. Invited talk, AZ Science Teachers Association/Arizona Department of Education.
28. Mak, J. (2014). Creative Coding. Presenter, Google Apps for Education AZ Summit.
29. Mak, J. (2014). Creativity, Coding and Computational Thinking. Presenter, AZ Gifted Education Conference.
30. Mak, J. (2013). Robotics and Engineering for Girls. Presenter, ASU Fulton Schools of Engineering - K-12 Outreach
EXTRAMURAL RESEARCH AND GRANT FUNDING
Google. Four Corners Computer Science (CS) Convening. 2023. $400,000. Collaborative grant with the Computer Science Teachers Association and AZ, CO, NM, and UT State Departments of Education to advance Indigenous CS efforts in the Four Corners region.
Arizona Department of Education. Natives who Code. 2023. $500,000. Collaborative grant to co-develop an Indigenized CS course.
Burton Family Foundation. Data Science Summit. 2023. $36, 478. Collaborative grant with the Arizona Department of Education for statewide data science summit.
National Science Foundation. Travel scholarship to attend CISE Education and Workforce PI meeting. May 2022.
Arizona Community Foundation. Computer Science Teachers Association - Arizona Chapter Development. 2022. $25,000. Coordinate with CSTA-Arizona to expand and strengthen presence and stability of the Arizona chapter through establishing regional presence, community engagement, and professional learning.
Burton Family Foundation. Data Sciences Academy. 2022. $50,000. Grant to support funding for summer teacher professional learning in data science.
InfoSys. Computer Science Professional Learning. 2022. $150,000. Coordinate with CSTA - Arizona to plan, implement, and evaluate summer professional learning for K-12 computer science teachers.
Thomas R. Brown Foundation. Data Sciences Academy. 2022. $7,500. Grant to support funding for academic year teacher professional learning in data science.
Arizona Community Foundation. Computer Science Teachers Association - Arizona Chapter Development. 2019. $25,000. Coordinate with CSTA-Arizona to expand and strengthen presence and stability of the Arizona chapter through establishing regional presence, community engagement, and professional learning.
Google. Integrating Bootstrap units into middle and high school algebra classes using GSuite. 2018-2019. PI: Jeff Billings. Senior personnel: Janice Mak. Creation of PD to integrate the Bootstrap CS/Math curriculum into middle and high school courses in Paradise Valley Schools, Arizona.
Courses
2023 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| EDU 593 | Applied Project |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SCN 301 | Ecol & Nat Hist Sonoran Desert |
| SCN 501 | Ecol & Nat Hist Sonoran Desert |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SCN 302 | Environmental Education |
2022 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| EDU 593 | Applied Project |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SCN 302 | Environmental Education |
| SCN 502 | Outdoor Education |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SCN 302 | Environmental Education |
2021 Spring
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| SCN 302 | Environmental Education |
Curriculum Development:
ACE 598 - Computer Science: Pedagogy and Practice
ACE 598 - Introduction to Computer Science and Computational Thinking for K12
ACE 598 - K-8 Computer Science and Computational Thinking Concepts and Practices
Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching - National Science Foundation/White House
Making IT Happen Award - International Society for Technology in Education
NCWIT Computing Educator Award - National Center for Women and Information Technology
Co-editor - CIRCLS Community Report 2023
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)
National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA)
Technology Task Force - Chair, Arizona Department of Education
Awards Committee, Computer Science Teachers Association
Conference Committee, Computer Science Teachers Association
Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Award - Selection Committee/Reviewer, National Science Foundation
Whole Child Policy Committee, National Association of State Boards of Education
Diversity and Equity Committee, National Association of State Boards of Education
UNESCO, International Bureau of Education - STEM education consultant
ISTE, Empowered Learner - Advisory Board
ISTE Advocacy Council - Advisor
AZ SciTech Council - Consultant on NSF computational thinking grant
NCWIT K-12 Advisory Council, advisor
Data Sciences Academy, design team/consultant
Computer Science Teachers Association, board member
National Science Teaching Association, Technology Advisory Board, member
Arizona State Board of Education, 2016-2021 - board member
AZK12 Center, 2016-2021 - board member