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Julia Svoboda is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education and holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Biology at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. She earned her PhD in Science Education from the University of California, Davis (2010), MA in Population Biology (2006), and BA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Princeton University (2003). Her research focuses on model-based reasoning in biology education, exploring how students and teachers engage with scientific practices across disciplines. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating philosophy of biology with STEM education to address equity and complex problem-solving.
Her work spans K-16 education, including studies on student reasoning in natural selection, computational biology, and ethical uses of AI in teaching. Key themes include fostering scientific literacy, equity in STEM, and leveraging technology to enhance learning. She has secured grants from the National Science Foundation and Davis Educational Foundation for projects like the EMBERS initiative on model-based reasoning in environmental science.
Dr. Svoboda teaches courses in science education, research design, and graduate writing. She actively participates in professional organizations, such as the National Association for Research in Science Teaching and the Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research. Her recent publications highlight innovations in lab instruction, antiracism in genetics education, and the role of emotion in teacher professional development.
