Mary Curtis

Dr. Mary Curtis is an Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Her office is located in Bayou 1119, and she can be contacted via phone at 281-283-3607 or email at CurtisM@uhcl.edu.

Her research expertise spans:

• Teaching methodologies in geography and social science education
• Development of Geospatial Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (G-TPCK)
• Gender perspectives in STEM education
• Transdisciplinary approaches integrating social studies and science in K-12 curricula

Analysis of her publications reveals consistent focus on geography education, technology integration in social studies, teacher preparation, and educational assessment. Her work frequently addresses geospatial technologies, curriculum development, and inclusive education strategies.

Awards and recognitions include:

• 2024 SERA Research Grant Early Career Award
• Faculty fellowships at University of Texas Arlington (CRTLE & IDEAS Center)
• 2017 Professor of the Year: Service Above Self Award
• National Geographic Grosvenor Scholar (2008-2011)
• 2006 Distinguished Teacher Award from National Council for Geographic Education

She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including TCED 4321, TCED 4331, and TCED 4361. Current research projects examine agency and belonging in STEM education, place-based learning, geospatial technology applications, and data visualization in elementary social studies.