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Dr. Cindy L. Kern is an Associate Teaching Professor of Education at Quinnipiac University's School of Law and Education, specializing in Science Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Science Education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), with prior experience as a high school science teacher in Nevada for 16 years. Dr. Kern is dedicated to fostering inclusive, research-driven educational practices for K-16 students and collaborates globally with educators, particularly in Egypt and China.
Her professional roles include serving on the University Curriculum Review Committee and School of Education Technology Committee at Quinnipiac, and national affiliations with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), Association for Science Teacher Educators (ASTE), and National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST).
Dr. Kern's research focuses on educational technology (e.g., cyberlearning environments), inquiry-based pedagogy, and teacher education. Her work emphasizes scaffolding strategies, online laboratory experiences, and sustainability curriculum design. Notably, she received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching and contributed to a $300k state grant for science programs in Connecticut schools.
Her teaching portfolio includes courses like ED 110 (Social Sciences Inquiry), ED 458 (Primary Grades Science Teaching), and ED 503 (Advanced Methods in Secondary Science). She advocates for equitable, evidence-based teaching practices to address evolving educational challenges.
