Christine Tippett

Christine Tippett is a Full Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa, specializing in science and STEM education. Her research focuses on early childhood STEM education and the role of visual representations in science learning. A former engineer with a B.A.Sc. in Mining Engineering, her interdisciplinary background influences her pedagogical approaches. She leads the STEM in the Early Years research project, advocating for foundational STEM learning in young children.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Education (Science Literacy), University of Victoria, 2011
• M.A. in Education (Language and Literacy), University of Victoria, 2004
• B.Ed., University of Victoria, 1993
• B.A.Sc. in Mining and Mineral Process Engineering, University of British Columbia, 1987

Her teaching includes core graduate courses such as Research Methods in Education and Synthesis Seminar, which serve as 'bookend courses' for MEd students. Awards include the 2015 New Researcher Award and the 2023 Thesis Supervision Award.

Her research interests span museum education, concept mapping, and professional development for educators. She supervises graduate students like Natalie Sadowski and Golshan Mahjoub. Ongoing projects explore play-based learning and informal science education through partnerships with Canadian science museums.