Science Education

Build upon your passion for science while developing the knowledge and skills to effectively engage others in the learning and doing of science across a variety of contexts.

Through our program you’ll engage in critical study of learning and teaching across all science disciplines.  You’ll have the opportunity to participate in research projects and teaching experiences aimed at improving science learning for all ages and across a range of settings.

Graduates from our programs have found rewarding careers in science education within K-12 educational settings, higher education as well as informal/free-choice science contexts.

Researchers use advanced technologies in the preparation of future mathematics and science teachers

School of Education faculty are working on a project that will design and study an online suite of practice-based teaching activities intended to support mathematics and science preservice teachers in honing their skills for facilitating argumentation-focused discussions.

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Our faculty includes experienced science educators who are committed to improving the teaching of science.

Our research interests include teaching strategies for traditionally underserved populations, tracking student engagement to refine science curricula, incorporating new technologies into science education, exploring science teacher practice pre-K-16, and student learning of science pre-K-16.

Science Education Outreach and Community Connections

Saturday Science Quest
This popular program provides K-6 children with opportunities to formulate questions, do hands-on science experiments, and act like scientists and/or engineers.

MILL Makerspace
Are you looking for new ways to engage learners through making? The MILL is a space for educators who are looking for a place where they can learn skills and access tools and guidance to turn their ideas into reality.

Our faculty

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Professor; Academic Director of P12 Engagement, Bloomington Campus; Faculty Fellow of P12 School Engagement, School of Education

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Phone:
(812) 856-8171
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Professor; Martha Lea and Bill Armstrong Chair for Teacher Education

Research Areas:
STEM Education, Making in education
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(812) 856-8059
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Professor; Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Teacher Education

Research Areas:
Science teacher education; teaching orientations; pedagogical content knowledge (PCK)
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(812) 856-8168
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Clinical Assistant Professor

Research Areas:
Science Education, Teacher Education
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(812) 856-8099

Contact Us

Ph.D. in Science Education

Adam Maltese
ED 3054
amaltese@iu.edu
(812) 856-8059

Ed.D. in Science Education

Valarie Akerson
ED 3070
vakerson@iu.edu
(812) 856-8140