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Dr. Helen Meyer is a Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Cincinnati, specializing in STEM education and teacher development. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2000), an MA in Secondary Science Education from Columbia University (1987), and a BS in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (1984). Her research focuses on STEM curriculum integration, democratic education, and international educational reform.
Dr. Meyer has led or co-led over 15 major grants totaling over $20 million, including the NSF-funded Cincinnati Engineering Enhanced Mathematics and Science (CEEMS) Program as Co-PI, and the Robert Noyce Scholarship Programs as PI. Her work emphasizes teacher preparation, urban school improvement, and fostering equitable STEM education through innovative curricula and community partnerships.
Her research interests span STEM teacher preparation, action research methodologies, and socioscientific issues in education. Notable projects include investigations into engineering design pedagogy, digital tools for problem-based learning, and the persistent challenges of standards-based reforms in urban schools.
- Key Grant Roles: PI for $2.25M Woodrow Wilson Ohio Teaching Fellows Program; PI for $1.7M Noyce Master Teacher Fellowship Program
- International Work: Collaborative projects in Namibia focusing on democratic educational partnerships
- Professional Service: Program Committee Coordinator for National Association for Research in Science Teaching (2009-2010)
Dr. Meyer advocates for reclaiming STEM curricula to prioritize humanity-centered approaches, blending technical skills with ethical and democratic values. Her work frequently appears in journals like Journal of Research on Technology in Education and Science Education Review.
