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Dr. John Craven serves as Associate Professor of Education at Fordham University's Graduate School of Education and Principal Investigator for the NSF-funded Fordham University/Wildlife Conservation Society Robert Noyce Scholarship Program. This $967,000 initiative supports science majors and career-changers entering urban science teaching. His contact is jcraven@fordham.edu.
His academic credentials include:
- PhD in Science Education, University of Iowa
- MS in Geology, University of Memphis
- BS in Education, Memphis State University
- BS in Animal Science, University of Connecticut
Dr. Craven's research centers on critical literacy in science education, science teacher beliefs, and inquiry-based pedagogy for urban classrooms. He examines how media literacy and internet resources transform science learning, while developing practical environmental education frameworks for topics like water harvesting and invasive species. His work bridges geoscience expertise with social justice perspectives in teacher preparation.
His publication record (2005-2010) reveals strong emphasis on accessible environmental science education through Science Scope journal articles and book chapters. Key themes include democratizing scientific authority, adapting curriculum for urban contexts, and integrating local ecological issues into K-12 instruction. The recurring focus on teacher identity and critical literacy underscores his commitment to transformative science education.
As PI of the Noyce Scholarship Program, Dr. Craven mentors future science educators and develops curriculum through courses like Science Curriculum and Instruction (CTGE5631) and Media and Technology in Science (CTGE6260). His professional training roles in Project WET and Project Wild enhance community science education capacity.
He maintains active collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society, leveraging this partnership to connect urban teacher preparation with conservation science through field-based learning opportunities.
