Daniel Birmingham

Dr. Daniel Birmingham is an Associate Professor of STEM Education at Colorado State University's School of Education. He holds dual roles as Associate Director and leads the Educational Equity and Transformation Doctoral Program and Educator Preparation. His research focuses on bridging community and school experiences to promote equitable STEM participation for marginalized youth, emphasizing collaborative qualitative research methods. He has been recognized with the 2014 NARST Outstanding Doctoral Research Award.

Key research areas include educational equity in STEM, transformative learning, and the intersection of youth expertise with teacher training. His work has been published in top journals like Journal of Research in Science Teaching and Cultural Studies of Science Education. Birmingham's publications highlight innovative approaches to justice-oriented pedagogy, including Freirean methodologies and community-based learning models.

• Recent Themes: First-generation Latine student networks, equine-assisted learning programs, and multicultural career sustainability
• Awards: 2014 Outstanding Doctoral Research Award (NARST)
• Contact: Office: Education 224 | Email: daniel.birmingham@colostate.edu

His work integrates critical race theory, ecological systems theory, and participatory action research to address systemic inequities in education. Current projects explore equitable access to cooperative extension services for Indigenous communities and rethinking teacher education practices through justice-oriented frameworks.