Leigh Ann Haefner

Leigh Ann Haefner, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Science Education at Pennsylvania State University and currently serves as the Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Her contact details include the email address lab194@psu.edu and office location in Elm Building, Room 106, with phone number 814-949-5638.

Research interests center on advancing teacher education and curriculum development in science education, particularly through:

• Supporting children's talk, sense making, and evidence-based explanations in science
• Integrating science and engineering practices into STEM education