Todd Campbell

Dr. Todd Campbell is a full-time Professor of Science Education and Department Head of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Connecticut's Neag School of Education. His work focuses on model-based reasoning, equity-centered STEM education, and systemic reform through collaborations with K-12 educators and community partners.

• University of Connecticut, Neag School of Education
• Department Head, Curriculum and Instruction

His research emphasizes:

• Cultivating equitable STEM representations
• Modeling practices for natural world reasoning
• Formal/Informal learning environment design
• Intergenerational community engagement
• Geospatial technology applications
• NGSS-aligned teacher support tools

Recent publications analyze:

• Model-based inquiry planning tools
• Science for social justice frameworks
• JuST identity development
• Environmental action mentoring
• NGSS implementation infrastructure
• Climate change education through urban ecology

Scientific honors include:

• 2023 ASEE Best Paper Award
• 2023 AERA SIG Outstanding Faculty/Community Award
• 2021 UConn Provost’s Community Engaged Scholarship
• 2020 Reviewer of Excellence (IJSE)
• 2016 David Blick Science Education Award

Dr. Campbell leads large-scale NSF-funded initiatives like:

• $1.35M ITEST grant for environmental mentoring
• $2.25M NSF-IUSE grant for university engagement
• $3M NSF-AISL grant for geospatial learning

He co-founded the ModelBasedInquiry.com curriculum platform and maintains active research groups examining:

• Teacher professional development ecosystems
• STEM equity interventions
• Informal science learning innovations