Mark E. Walvoord

Mark E. Walvoord holds a Ph.D. in Learning Sciences from the University of Oklahoma and currently serves as the Assistant Director of the Student Transformative Learning Record (STLR) program at the University of Central Oklahoma. His work focuses on academic success, sustainability education, and biology teaching innovation.

• Education: Ph.D. in Learning Sciences, M.S. in Zoology, B.S. in Biology
• Key roles: Assistant Director (2015–present), part-time Instructor in Biology

Research interests include transformative learning, biology education, environmental sustainability, and herpetology. He explores how introductory science courses can shift students' ecological identities and integrates technology to enhance learning outcomes.

Notable scientific awards include:

• 2023 Towering Spirit Education Award (project team member)
• 2021 UBS Modeling the Way Award (STLR Team)
• 2019 Distinguished Teacher-Scholar at the 21st Century Pedagogy Institute
• 2017 Student Affairs Partnership Award

He has contributed to scorpion neurobiology, Madagascar biodiversity, and digital education tools. His extracurricular involvement includes Partners for Madagascar and the Oklahoma Compost and Sustainability Association.