Pat McGuire

Pat McGuire is a Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), College of Education. He focuses on STEM education, particularly the intersection of curriculum, instructional technology, and early childhood mathematics. Prior to joining UCCS in 2010, he taught high school mathematics in Pittsburgh, PA, and worked as a researcher at Carnegie Mellon University.

McGuire holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology from the University of Virginia, an M.S. in Instructional Technology from Duquesne University, and dual undergraduate degrees in Secondary Education and Mathematics, also from Duquesne University.

His research interests emphasize using technology to enhance teacher preparation, curriculum design for pre-kindergarten mathematics and science, and improving educational outcomes through innovative teaching strategies. Notable projects include the MyTeachingPartner-Math/Science initiative and the UCCSTeach program, which aim to strengthen STEM teacher training.

McGuire has secured significant grants, including a $1.17 million NSF award for mentoring Noyce scholars and a $379,853 NSF grant as an external evaluator for machine learning research. He also led a Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation grant to improve pre-K teacher interactions.

• CU Excellence in Leadership Program (2016-17)
• College of Education Dean's Award for Inquiry (2014)
• Featured in UCCS Research and Innovations Magazine (2012)
• NSF Early Career Symposium Award (2011)

In service roles, he has served as Department Chair (2022-2024), Faculty Fellow for Faculty Development (2022-2023), and Co-director of UCCSTeach (2012-2022). His contributions extend to professional organizations like 100Kin10, CCTM, and ISTE.