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Kimberly Shaw is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences and a Faculty Fellow in the Honors College at Columbus State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics from Florida State University and has a dual B.S. in Physics and Mathematics from Vanderbilt University.
Her research focuses on Physics Education Research (PER), particularly how students effectively learn physics. Key areas include gender and equity in STEM, assessment of student learning in introductory courses, problem-solving strategies, development of self-efficacy in physics, and measurement of scientific reasoning abilities. She has conducted site visits to evaluate female-friendly environments in undergraduate institutions as part of an NSF-funded project.
Dr. Shaw is recognized nationally for her contributions to STEM education, with her work cited in influential books such as Minding Bodies by Susan Hrach and How Humans Learn by Josh Eyler. She has led the development of free online materials for introductory physics through the Affordable Learning Georgia Grant and co-led the establishment of the UTeach Columbus program.
Her awards include the 2020 USG Regents Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award and the 2015 CASE Georgia Professor of the Year. She is also a member of the STEM Leadership Institute and has completed advanced training in evidence-based STEM teaching and inclusive pedagogy.
- Education:
- B.S., Physics, Vanderbilt University, 1991
- B.S., Mathematics, Vanderbilt University, 1991
- M.S., Physics, Florida State University, 1993
- Ph.D., Physics (Experimental Condensed Matter Physics), Florida State University, 1997
Dr. Shaw has served as Co-PI on multiple NSF Robert Noyce Scholarships for STEM education majors and is actively engaged in faculty development and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). She has no listed publications or advisees in the provided text, but her impact is evident through curriculum innovation, grant leadership, and national recognition.
