Math, Science, and Technology Faculty
Leonard Annetta, Ph.D.
University of Missouri-St. Louis
len_annetta@ncsu.edu
513-1286
Dr. Annetta, Assistant Professor of science education, is interested in the fields of science education and educational technology. He is most interested in cognitive development and attitudinal and conceptual change in teachers and students. His research interests include distance education and specific technology applications in the science classroom including video games, GIS, and online interaction. His research focuses on middle grades science.
Margaret (Meg) Blanchard, Ph.D.
Florida State University
meg_blanchard@ncsu.edu
Theodore Branoff, Ph.D.
North Carolina State University
ted_branoff@ncsu.edu
515-1747
Ted Branoff is an Associate Professor in the Graphic Communications program. Along with teaching courses in graphic communications, he has conducted CAD and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing workshops for both high school teachers and local industry. Current research is focused on developing an online certification program for community college instructors. Additional research interests include visualization, information-processing, dual-coding, as well as online education. Dr. Branoff is interested in how individuals visualize three-dimensional objects. More specifically, he is interested in how Paivio's dual coding theory of information processing can be used to explain how people mentally rotate objects. He is also interested in effective ways to deliver instruction online.
Jere Confrey, Ph.D.
Cornell University
jere_confrey@ncsu.edu
513-8523
Dr. Confrey is the Joseph D. Moore Distinguished University Professor.
She teaches in the graduate program in mathematics education, and offers
courses on learning sciences, curriculum development and evaluation, and
related topics in mathematics education. Her current research interests
focus on analyzing national policy, synthesizing research on rational
number, designing diagnostic assessments in mathematics focused on student
thinking, building innovative software linking animation and mathematics,
and studying school improvement for under-served youth at the high school
level in rural and urban settings. She holds multiple grants from the
National Science Foundation and currently serves on the Research Council
for NCTM.
Glenda Carter, Ph.D.
North Carolina State University
glenda_carter@ncsu.edu
515-6920
Glenda Carter, Associate Professor, teaches science education. She also serves as associate director of the Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education (CRMSE). Dr. Carter's research focuses on alternative assessments as the vehicle for catalyzing instructional reform as well as mediated learning through negotiations in small group settings and through the use of instructional representations. The context of current research efforts is spatial cognition of middle school students.
Aaron Clark, Ed.D.
North Carolina State University
aaron_clark@ncsu.edu
515-1771
Dr. Clark is an Associate Professor teaching in the area of technology education. He specializes in CADD (computer-aided design and drafting), CAM (computer-aided manufacturing), 3-D representations and animation. He is currently developing curricula and participating in research for training in CAD, CAM, and CIM (computer intergrated manufacturing). His expertise in graphics and design extends to both education and industry. His thematic research over the past ten years is in both curricula development and visual learning, particularly in areas of three-dimensional modeling, animation, and scientific and technical visualization.
William DeLuca, Ed.D.
West Virginia University
william_deluca@ncsu.edu
515-1750
Dr. DeLuca is an Associate Professor of technology education. His research interests include the study of thinking processes, teaching methods and activities that improve technological problem-solving performance. Recent work has focused on integrating math and science in technology education instruction and expanding the implementation of problem-solving activities in technology education.
William J. Haynie, Ph.D.
Pennsylvania State University
jim_haynie@ncsu.edu
515-1748
Associate Professor Jim Haynie teaches in Technology Education. His research focuses on testing in vocational education and curriculum in technology education. Specifically, Dr. Haynie has researched testing various factors to see how they effect the learning value of tests and related issues. Some studies evaluate teachers' capability to develop and administer tests and the quality of those teacher-made tests. The curriculum research has mostly been descriptive in nature.
Karen Hollebrands, Ph.D.
Pennsylvania State University
karen_hollebrands@ncsu.edu
513-0505
Dr. Hollebrands, Associate Professor, teaches in the mathematics education program. Dr. Hollebrands' research interests include understanding students' mathematical understandings in technological contexts, developing students' conceptual understandings of mathematics, as well as preparing prospective and practicing teachers to incorporate technology into classroom instruction. She is also focusing on preparing teachers to teach in ways that promote and support the development of students' conceptual understandings of mathematics.
Grant L. Holley, Ph.D.
North Carolina State University
grant_holley@ncsu.edu
515-1065
Dr. Holley is a Visiting Lecturer with the science education program while serving as coordinator of Lateral Entry Programs and NC Teach for the College. His current areas of research include teacher education and development. Dr. Holley's research has focused specifically on lateral entry teacher development and retention.
Gail Jones, Ph.D.
North Carolina State University
gail_jones@ncsu.edu
515-4053
Dr. Jones is a Professor of science education. Her teaching focuses on
science teacher preparation and research in teaching and learning science.
Dr. Jones' research focuses on learning science in a variety
of sociocultural contexts. Her research examines how a number of subgroups
learn, including: gender, minorities, and students with visual impairments.
Recently Dr. Jones has conducted a series of studies that examine nanoscale
science education. She directs the Nanoscale Science Education Research
Group that is investigating how people learn scale and scaling, the role
of haptics (touch) in learning, and effective strategies for learning
nanoscale science. Dr. Jones also investigates virtual reality interfaces
for learning science.
Hollylynne Stohl Lee Ph.D.
University of Virginia
hollylynne@ncsu.edu
513-3544
Dr. Lee is an Associate Professor of mathematics education. Her current research interests include teaching and learning of probability and statistics, especially incorporating technology use, designing technology tools that facilitate students' learning of mathematics (e.g., Probability Explorer), as well as preparing preservice and inservice teachers to use technology in K-12 mathematics (e.g., PTMT: Preparing to Teach Mathematics with Technology materials development project).
Alan Maloney, Ph. D.
Stanford University
alan_maloney@ncsu.edu
513-8524
Dr. Maloney is Extension Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, and Senior Research Fellow at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. His research interests include synthesis of research and design of diagnostic assessments for rational number, design and implementation of innovative technology for mathematics and science education, and North Carolina implementation of integrated mathematics curriculum.
Karen Norwood, Ed.D.
Temple University
karen_norwood@ncsu.edu
515-6907
Dr. Norwood is an Associate Professor in the mathematics education program. Her current research endeavors focus on multiple representations and their effect on students' conceptual understanding of the function concept.
John C. Park, Ph.D.
The Ohio State University
john_park@ncsu.edu
515-6910
Dr. Park, Associate Professor of science education in the Math, Science, and Technology Education epartment. Dr. Park's thematic research topic is investigating student learning while interacting with visual technologies such as microcomputer-based laboratories and interactive video. He investigates the effects of hands-on activities on learning and performance at all levels of the physical sciences. His research methodologies include experimental design, surveys and clinical interviews.
John Penick, Ph.D.
Florida State University
john_penick@ncsu.edu
515-6900
Dr. Penick is a Professor of science education and serves as the head of the Mathematics, Science, and echnology Education Department. His research interest continues to focus on the role of the teacher in the classroom, analysis of teaching, and design and implementation of teacher education programs, as well as policy issues.
Alice Young Scales, Ed.D.
North Carolina State University
alice_scales@ncsu.edu
515-1754
Dr. Scales, Assistant Professor in graphics communication, is assistant department head and undergradute coordinator of Graphic Communications. She teaches introductory engineering graphics ourses that include CAD, desktop publishing, and web site development. Dr. Scales' areas of research interest include effective teaching practices and assessment in graphic science and CAD. She has completed research in the area of teaching engineering graphics and CAD.
Lee Stiff, Ph.D.
North Carolina State University
lee_stiff@ncsu.edu
515-6909
Dr. Stiff is a Professor of mathematics education and an associate member of the math department. As such, he has taught courses in mathematics and mathematics education, including uses of technology in teaching mathematics, and the mathematics education of African-American children. Dr. Stiff's research and other professional activities have focused on teaching strategies, problem solving, the mathematics education of African-American children, and uses of instructional technologies in mathematics teaching. His research methodologies include experimental design, surveys and interviews, and classroom-based investigations.
Terri Varnado, Ph.D.,
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
terri_varnado@ncsu.edu
515-6908
Dr. Varnado, Assistant Professor of technology education in the Math, Science and Technology Education Department, is currently involved in the following areas of research: Technological Problem Solving and Performance in 9-14 Year Olds. Dr. Varnado's research interests include: Technology Education and Children, Problem Solving and Cognitive Development, Robotics Education, and STEM.
Jack Wheatley, Ph.D.
The Ohio State University
jack_wheatley@ncsu.edu
515-1742
Dr. Wheatley, an Associate Professor in the science education program, is also a former interim associate dean for academic affairs. His research interests include lateral entry science teachers in middle grades and high school, undergraduate preparation of science teachers for grades 6 - 12, as well as science activities for elementary students grades 2 - 5.
Eric Wiebe, Ph.D.
North Carolina State University
eric_wiebe@ncsu.edu
515-1753
Dr. Wiebe is an Associate Professor in the graphics communication program. Among his current research interests is the use of computer-based graphics as a tool for communicating scientific and technical information. Application of this research area include: 1) exploring the perceptual and cognitive basis of 2-D and 3-D computer graphics; 2) understanding how graphics can be used as a vehicle for communicating engineering and scientific information within an organization; and 3) promoting graphics literacy and the application of scientific visualization in secondary and post-secondary education. Related to this research activity, Dr. Wiebe is also interested in the design and evaluation of computer interfaces for academic and industry settings, especially the graphic components of these interfaces.
last updated July 31, 2008
