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Dr. Jennifer Drake Patrick is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at George Mason University, serving as the Associate Director of the Elizabeth G. Sturtevant, PhD, Center for Literacy. She holds a PhD from the University of Florida and specializes in literacy integration within STEM education, particularly focusing on science teacher professional development and educational equity. Her research emphasizes improving science literacy through functional language instruction and curriculum design.
Dr. Patrick teaches courses such as Foundations of Literacy Instruction and Literacy Across the Disciplines, reflecting her commitment to preparing educators in diverse settings. She is affiliated with the Center for Social Equity Through Science Education and contributes to programs addressing literacy challenges in secondary education.
Her recent work highlights themes of curriculum development for STEM education, teacher learning trajectories, and global environmental science pedagogy. Publications from 2022–2023 focus on high school science teachers' language-focused instructional methods and interdisciplinary STEM frameworks.
Dr. Patrick’s teaching and research intersect at the critical nexus of literacy, equity, and scientific understanding, advocating for evidence-based strategies to enhance student engagement and achievement in STEM fields.
