Andrea Borowczak

Andrea Borowczak is a Professor and Director of the School of Teacher Education at the University of Central Florida (UCF), leading over 50 faculty members in advancing teacher education and research. She holds an Ed.D. from the University of Cincinnati, M.S. from Florida State University, and B.S. from UCF. Her expertise spans integrated STEM education, partnerships, and K-12 teacher development.

Education:

• Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (Science Specialization), University of Cincinnati, 2011
• M.S. in Science Education, Florida State University, 1994
• B.S. in Science Education/Biology, University of Central Florida, 1992

Research Interests: Integrated STEM education (including computer science), school-university partnerships, and K-12 teacher learning. Her work emphasizes bridging the digital divide, teacher preparedness, and authentic science experiences. She has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles, 11 book chapters, and secured $10.5M in grants.

Awards:

• ASTE Award 1 (2021 Outstanding Science Teacher Educator of the Year)

Advising and Grants: Guides graduate students in research on teaching and learning. Her grants focus on STEM partnerships and teacher training. She has led initiatives like the LIFT Project and cybersecurity microcredential programs.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with organizations such as ASEE and ASTE, serving as ASTE President (2023-2024). Leads editorial roles in journals like JSTE and CITE.