Karl Wirth

Karl Wirth is an Associate Professor of Geology at Macalester College. His work focuses on igneous petrology, geochemistry, and innovative pedagogical strategies for enhancing science literacy and metacognitive skills in undergraduate education.

• Key Collaborations: Co-developed knowledge surveys with Dexter Perkins to assess student learning gains.
• Teaching Innovations: Pioneered reading reflection exercises to improve student engagement and self-assessment.

His research explores the chemical evolution of the Earth's crust and upper mantle, while his educational contributions emphasize:

• Development of intentional learners through metacognition
• Integration of active learning pedagogies in geoscience education
• Assessment of affective domain impacts on student motivation

Professional engagements include:

• Leadership in national geoscience education workshops
• Contributions to the National Association of Geoscience Teachers
• Active participation in Earth Educators' Rendezvous planning committees