My research comprises two main areas: (1) student learning experiences and STEM beliefs, and (2) STEM teacher preparation.
My research with K-12 students examines the types of learning experiences these students have and how those experiences influence their STEM beliefs and goals.
My research with teachers involves the development of science content knowledge and pedagogical skills as a preservice teacher and ongoing classroom support for inservice teachers.
I am involved in multiple projects with the goal of improving STEM learning and supporting the STEM career pipeline in the region. One project focuses on connecting local elementary and middle school STEM teachers to each other and to the university.
Another project emphasizes connections between local schools, the university, and industry in the development and maintenance of an engineering pipeline.
