Tamara Dawn Holmlund

Tamara Dawn Holmlund is a Professor in Science Education at Washington State University's Vancouver campus, affiliated with the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences. With a career spanning over 15 years in higher education and 13 years teaching secondary science and mathematics, her work focuses on transforming STEM education through collaborative inquiry and inclusive practices.

• Education: Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction (Science Education) from University of Washington (2002), M.Ed. in Education (Natural Sciences) from Western Washington University (1996), B.S. in Marine Studies from Evergreen State College (1980)

Research interests center on:* Conceptualizing STEM education across diverse contexts* Teacher development in STEM curriculum implementation* Student engagement through project-based learning* Leadership dynamics in STEM education reform* Collaborative teacher inquiry in professional learning communities

Recent publications demonstrate trends in:• Transdisciplinary university-high school partnerships (2019)• Cultural influences on STEM schools (2018)• Inclusive STEM-focused school development (2016)• Middle school STEM implementation support (2016)

• Key Scientific Awards:
  • Co-PI on NSF STEM teacher preparation grant
  • PI on NSF Teacher Professional Continuum grant
  • Co-PI on OSPI/US DoE Partnership for Reform in Secondary Science and Mathematics
  • Co-PI on OSPI-funded Improving Instructions through Exemplars program

Teaching expertise includes science education, instructional assessment, educational technology, and research on teaching and learning. She also co-hosted the Education Eclipse podcast and contributes to teacher professional development programs.