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Alison Riley Miller is an Associate Professor of Education and Chair of the Education Department at Bowdoin College. Her research focuses on pre-K–12 STEM education, emphasizing scientific and engineering practices in play-based early elementary environments and secondary classrooms. She studies teacher professional learning strategies, nature-based education, and modeling in Earth and Environmental Science.
- PhD, Columbia University
- MA, Arcadia University
- BA, Ithaca College
Her research explores:
- Play-based learning in STEM
- Teacher pedagogy for modeling and visualizations
- Equity in early learning environments
- Professional development for science educators
Recent projects include the SciEPlay initiative (NSF-funded) and Developing a Modeling Orientation to Science (NSF #2010155). Publications highlight trends in:
- Integrating STEM into recess
- Assessment protocols for play-based learning (e.g., SciEPOP app)
- Mentorship challenges in teacher preparation
- Modeling variability in ecosystems education
Scientific awards:
- Andrew W. Mellon Award (2018–2019)
- Multiple NSF grants (DRK-12, ITEST)
She collaborates with the Maine Math and Science Alliance, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, and Vanderbilt University, while her teaching integrates preservice teacher education and pedagogical innovation.
