Charles R. Granger

Dr. Charles R. Granger is a Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor and Professor of Biology and Education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) College of Education. He has directed 18 science education programs, including the St. Louis Regional Science and Technology Career Access Center, a $3.8 million NSF-funded initiative serving 1,200 K-12 students, and the Junior Science Programs, which he led for 39 years.

Research Interests: Dr. Granger specializes in science education, curriculum design, instructional technology, and gifted education. His work emphasizes pedagogy reform, problem-solving strategies, and enhancing teacher effectiveness through constructivist and critical theory frameworks. He has focused on building science literacy pipelines in underserved communities and integrating technology into secondary education.

Scientific Awards:

• St. Louis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and Construction Products Council Award for Excellence in Unbuilt Projects
• National Anderson Medal for the Business-Higher Education Forum and award for education partnerships
• What Works exemplary program award by St. Louis Metropolitan Association for Philanthropy and St. Louis Business Journal

Labs & Teams: Dr. Granger co-founded the Regional Institute for Science Education with Monte C. Throdahl, collaborating with informal science institutions, schools, and the private sector. He also led the NSF-funded RECEPT consortium, which restructured math/science teacher preparation across six universities and six school systems.