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Dr. Daniel Ness is a Professor in the School of Education at St. John's University, specializing in developmental psychology and STEAM education. He holds a PhD from Columbia University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on curriculum reform, spatial cognition, and the role of constructive play objects in fostering critical thinking. Dr. Ness is affiliated with the Departments of Human Development and Mathematics, Science, & Technology. He teaches courses such as EDU 799 (Introduction to Education) and EDU 7128 (Integrated Curriculum). His work emphasizes resisting 'curriculum epistemicide' through play-based learning and has been recognized with the 2018 Outstanding Book Award for *Alternatives to Privatizing Public Education and Curriculum*. His research bridges psychology, education policy, and cultural studies, advocating for inclusive and creative educational practices.
- Education: PhD (Columbia University), MA in Musicology, BA in Music and Mathematics (SUNY Albany)
- Key Research Areas: Affordance Theory, STEAM Pedagogy, Teacher Identity
- Awards: 2018 Society of Professors of Education Book Award
Dr. Ness’s publications include *Block Parties: Identifying STEAM Thinking through Play* (2022) and *Spatial Intelligence: Why It Matters* (2017). He actively critiques standardized curricula and promotes interdisciplinary, culturally responsive education.
