Profiles in "Design and Design Thinking in Education" Expertise Area

  • Elisabeth Gee's recent research includes an investigation of game design as a means of promoting design thinking among children and families and a study of Mexican-American families' use of digital media for learning.
  • Wilhelmina C. Savenye's interests include instructional design, evaluation, online and digital learning, engineering education, use of technology for learning, mentoring and informal learning.
  • Ann McKenna is the Vice Dean of Strategic Advancement for the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU. Her research focuses on the understanding and improving engineering educational systems.
  • Michelle's interdisciplinary research focuses on how peer collaborators navigate uncertainty during complex STEM learning projects.
  • Barbara Kinach, Ed.D., is an associate professor of mathematics education. She teaches mathematics and mathematics methods courses and studies the role visualization plays in pre-service teacher learning of mathematics and inquiry mathematics teaching.
  • Roscoe's research investigates how the intersection of learning science, computer science, and user science can inform effective and innovative uses of educational technologies.
  • Jordan teaches context-centered electrical engineering and embedded systems design courses and studies the use of context in both K-12 and undergraduate engineering design education.
  • Shelly Hong's diverse professional experience includes instructional design, textbook development, and teaching English as a foreign language.