Russell Young

Russell Young serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teacher Education within the College of Education & Behavioral Science at Arkansas State University, where he also directs the Rural STEM Education Center—a role highlighting his commitment to advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education in underserved rural communities through research and outreach initiatives.

His research centers on addressing systemic challenges in rural STEM education, with emphasis on developing contextually relevant teaching methodologies, improving teacher preparation for rural settings, and analyzing the impact of place-based learning models on student engagement and achievement in STEM disciplines. This work directly supports the mission of the Rural STEM Education Center to bridge educational equity gaps.

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As Director of the Rural STEM Education Center, Dr. Young leads interdisciplinary teams focused on creating sustainable STEM curricula for rural schools, delivering targeted professional development for educators, and conducting community-engaged research to inform state and national policy on rural education infrastructure.