Profiles in "Science Education" Expertise Area

  • David Wright's primary expertise is experimentation with potentially hazardous substances under extreme conditions to make and modify advanced materials for fundamental research and applied development.
  • Davies is a theoretical physicist, cosmologist, astrobiologist, cancer researcher and best-selling science author. He has published about 30 books, hundreds of research papers and review articles across many scientific fields
  • Steven Semken is an ethnogeologist and geoscience education researcher who studies and practices place-based and culturally informed geoscience education, for a more diverse science and improved public geoscience literacy.
  • Marshall's expertise lies in cell biology, genetics, and pedagogy. Her lab studies how cell respond to the environment focusing on the organellar and expression responses.
  • John Lynch's teaching interests include history of science, medical humanities, & Ancient Greece (in particular drama). He also advises pre-health students.
  • Peter Rillero's interests focus on science education and include deep conceptual learning, problem-based learning, inquiry, teacher education, program evaluation, international education, and the history of science education.
  • Mayer teaches Patterns in Nature for the MSE & Physics Depts. Mr. Mayer has taught science courses for 37 years at the university, high school and middle school levels.
  • Chris Mead is a discipline-based education researcher. His work examines digital active learning techniques, such as virtual field trips and adaptivity, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
  • Anbar is a President’s Professor and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor at ASU, and a Distinguished Sustainability Scholar in the Global Institute of Sustainability. One major focus is the deep time history of O2.
  • Prof.Sandrin teaches and coordinates introductory-level environmental science courses. She is also an active researcher in the area of science education and the influence of families and society on science interests.