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Dr. Nick Lux serves as Professor and Curriculum and Instruction Program Leader within the Department of Education, College of Education, Health & Human Development at Montana State University, with additional affiliation at the Montana Engineering Education Research Center.
His academic credentials include:
- B.A. in Liberal Arts & Elementary Education from Pepperdine University (1998)
- M.Ed. in Educational Technology from Boston University (2000)
- Ed.D. in Curriculum & Teaching from Boston University (2010)
Dr. Lux's research program integrates educational technology with teacher preparation, specializing in K-12 STEM contexts, outdoor education applications, and gaming design. His work prioritizes culturally responsive approaches for rural and reservation communities, examining how technology shapes STEM identity development and teacher professional growth through innovative field experiences and digital tools.
Analysis of his 2013-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on technology integration challenges in teacher education, with growing emphasis on rural contexts and identity development. His work bridges educational gaming, engineering pedagogy, and community-engaged research, demonstrating evolution from classroom technology implementation toward systemic identity-focused interventions.
Recognition includes:
- Excellence in Online Teaching Award from Montana State University (2021)
- AECT Young Scholars Award (2014)
Dr. Lux actively mentors graduate students through doctoral seminars and NSF-funded projects. His $5M+ in active NSF grants support research on culturally responsive engineering education, identity-congruent gaming (DE-ICE), and Minecraft-based spatial learning, creating substantial opportunities for student involvement in fieldwork, design, and publication.
Though no formal lab name is specified, his research collective operates through Montana Engineering Education Research Center partnerships, focusing on technology-mediated solutions for rural STEM education challenges and teacher development.
