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Joseph Krajcik is the Lappan-Phillips Professor of Science Education at Michigan State University (MSU), where he also directs the CREATE for STEM Institute. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa. His research focuses on improving science education through project-based learning (PBL), curriculum design, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into STEM instruction. Krajcik has authored over 100 manuscripts, books, and curriculum materials, emphasizing coherence between standards, teaching practices, and student learning outcomes.
He has received significant recognition, including election to the National Academy of Education (2020), the McGraw Prize in Pre-K-12 Education (2020), and the ISDDE Prize for Excellence in Education Design (2021). His work bridges theory and practice, collaborating with teachers to develop and test innovative learning environments. Recent efforts explore AI’s role in assessment, equity, and instructional decision-making, while maintaining a strong focus on PBL’s efficacy in K-12 settings.
Krajcik’s international collaborations include guest professorships at Beijing Normal University (China), Ewha Woman’s University (South Korea), and the Weizmann Institute of Science (Israel). His research spans science engagement, systems thinking, computational modeling, and culturally relevant pedagogy, particularly in underserved urban classrooms.
