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Andrew Elby is a Full Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park's Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy of Physics from UC Berkeley and transitioned from physics teaching and research to science education. His work focuses on epistemology in STEM, particularly student and teacher epistemologies, physics and engineering education, and teacher professional development.
Education:
- Ph.D., Philosophy of Physics, University of California, Berkeley, 1995
- M.A., Physics, University of California, Berkeley
- M.Phil., Philosophy, University of Cambridge
Elby's research emphasizes the interplay between epistemology, identity, and emotions in STEM learning. He investigates how students' beliefs about knowing and learning (epistemologies) influence their engagement in science practices like argumentation. He also explores engineering ethics, disciplinary cultures, and integrating computational thinking into transdisciplinary STEM education.
His recent projects include grants on culturally inclusive STEM education, undergraduate engineering ethics, and responsive teaching practices.
- C-STEM Integration for Sustainability (NSF, $721,534, 2022)
- Ethnographic Study of Online Learning Resources (NSF, $598,830, 2022)
- Engineering Ethics and Subcommunities (NSF, $539,011, 2019)
Elby has received multiple recognitions, including the Journal of the Learning Sciences Reviewer of the Year (2023), Spencer Foundation Mid-Career Fellowship (2016), and Outstanding Referee Awards from APS (2009).
Teaching:Teaches graduate courses like TLPL 621: Learning and Teaching in the Physical Sciences for K-8 teachers, emphasizing inquiry-based pedagogy.
Labs/Teams:Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on NSF-funded projects, mentoring graduate students and leading initiatives on equity in STEM education.
