Michael Brody

Dr. Michael Brody serves as Associate Professor of Science and Environmental Education within the Department of Education at Montana State University's College of Education, Health & Human Development. His expertise spans educational research methodology, science curriculum development, and environmental education pedagogy. Contact: brody@montana.edu, Reid Hall 138.

Academic preparation includes:

• Ph.D. in Science & Environmental Education, Natural Resource Policy & Planning (Cornell University, 1985)
• M.S. in Biology (University of New Hampshire, 1979)
• B.S. in Secondary Teaching and Biology (Boston College, 1974)

Dr. Brody's research centers on advancing environmental and science education through cognitive studies of learning processes, curriculum innovation, and place-based watershed education. His work examines concept mapping applications in chemistry problem-solving, environmental identity formation, and international convergence between science and environmental education frameworks. He co-edited the seminal International Handbook of Research in Environmental Education (2013) and developed practical resources like the Flathead Watershed Educators' Guide.

Publication analysis (2012-2017) reveals consistent contributions across environmental identity development, cognitive load theory applications, and curriculum convergence. His work bridges theoretical research with practical classroom implementation, particularly through watershed education initiatives and international collaborations.

Professional recognition includes:

• Nomination for Montana State University's Outstanding Faculty Research Award (2013)
• Nomination for North American Association of Environmental Education's Outstanding Contributions to Research (2006)

Dr. Brody actively mentors graduate students through EDCI 506 (Applied Educational Research) and EDCI 575 (Professional Paper/Project), while securing funding for regional/national curriculum projects. His international editorial roles (Environmental Education Research, Journal of Environmental Education) and Beijing Normal University collaboration demonstrate extensive scholarly engagement.

Though not leading a formal laboratory, Dr. Brody cultivates research opportunities through the CORE Watershed Education Committee and international editorial boards, emphasizing community-based environmental education and cross-cultural research partnerships.