Elizabeth A. Davis

Elizabeth A. Davis is a Professor at the Marsal Family School of Education, University of Michigan. Her work focuses on science education, teacher education, and equitable pedagogical practices in elementary education. She co-authored the 2020 book Sensemaking in Elementary Science: Supporting Teacher Learning, which provides frameworks for investigation-based science instruction aligned with Next Generation Science Standards.

Key research initiatives include:

• ASSETS Project: Investigates equity in elementary science teaching
• NSF Grants: Explores curriculum design and teacher learning
• Climate Justice Research: Integrates environmental justice with science education

Recent publications emphasize:

• Equity-driven science curriculum development
• Pre-service teacher training for rigorous science instruction
• Impact of educative curriculum materials on teacher efficacy
• System-level support for science education reform

Scientific recognition includes:

• Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (2002)
• AERA Fellow (2024)