science education

Mar 14, 2023

Meg Blanchard Receives Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Professorship Award

Professor Meg Blanchard’s work with graduate students was recently honored when she was selected to receive the NC State Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Professorship Award, which recognizes outstanding graduate-level teaching across the university. 

Mar 7, 2023

Professor Carla Johnson Elected Co-chair of AERA Science Teaching and Learning Special Interest Group

Carla Johnson, a professor of science education in the NC State College of Education, has been elected program co-chair of the American Education Research Association (AERA) Science Teaching and Learning Special Interest Group (SIG). 

Feb 22, 2023

The News & Observer: Lawmakers Have a New Target in NC schools: Earth Science

Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor Gail Jones discusses the ramifications of eliminating Earth science classes from K-12 school. 

Feb 21, 2023

Casey Schulte ’12 ’17MED Celebrated as 2023 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Northeast Regional Teacher of the Year

Casey Schulte '12 '17MED has been named the 2023 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Northeast Regional Teacher of the Year. 

Feb 21, 2023

Tiffany Wynn ’16MED Celebrated as 2023 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Piedmont-Triad Regional Teacher of the Year

Tiffany Wynn '16MED has been named the 2023 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Piedmont-Triad Region Teacher of the Year. 

Feb 20, 2023

Coastal Review: Wording Matters When Talking About Climate Change: Study

Assistant Professor K.C. Busch discusses how wording impacts climate change communication. 

Feb 13, 2023

Gary Wright ’22PHD Receives Outstanding Doctoral Research Award from National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST)

Gary Wright ’22PHD, who graduated from the NC State College of Education in December with a Ph.D. in the Learning and Teaching in STEM: Science Education concentration, has received an Outstanding Doctoral Research Award from the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST). 

Dec 8, 2022

Zainab Bhatti ’22: ‘I Have Always Had a Love for Teaching Others’

Zainab Bhatti was inspired by interactions with faculty and staff at the NC State College of Education to put in extra effort to empathize with her students and create relationships with them. She is now looking forward to getting into the classroom and inspiring her students to discover a love for science. 

Dec 5, 2022

Why Tinkering is Important for Kids

A new study finds that tinkering with “everyday” science-related objects at home could be an important way to build science interests and skills in kids, but children may not always know if they have access to these items. 

Nov 18, 2022

My Student Experience: Science Education Major Zach VanHekken Recognized as 2022 Leader of the Pack Finalist

Zach VanHekken, a senior double majoring in science education and chemistry, was named a Leaders of the Pack finalist for his contributions in leadership, scholarship and service.