Brent Gilles

Brent Gilles is Associate Professor and Assistant Chair of Secondary Programs, focusing on science education methodologies. His research examines how preservice teachers construct scientific arguments and use discourse, with applications in environmental education and stream science curricula.

He actively partners with K-12 schools to develop STEM literacy programs and environmental curricula. Currently authoring a stream science activity book for educators, Dr. Gilles previously led initiatives to integrate engineering practices into teacher development programs.