Tyler Harper-Gampp

Dr. Tyler Harper-Gampp is a Postdoctoral Researcher at North Carolina State University's College of Education, Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education. His work focuses on advancing STEM education through immersive technologies like Virtual Reality (VR), particularly in developing environments such as Scale Worlds to enhance scale cognition among K-12 students.

Education:

• PhD in Learning and Teaching in STEM, NC State (2024)
• MA in Secondary Science Teaching, UNC Wilmington (2018)
• BSc in Chemistry, UNC Wilmington (2016)

Research Interests: Harper-Gampp investigates VR's impact on student learning, including awe induction, cognitive load, and knowledge integration. He emphasizes equitable instructional methods and the development of validated educational tools. His work bridges learning sciences and technology, with a focus on spatial reasoning and embodied cognition.

Publications: His recent articles explore VR applications in middle school science, scale cognition measurement, and cognitive load in chemistry education. Themes include immersive environment design, expert-based evaluation, and tool usability.

Awards: Recognized with the 2024 Graduate Research Symposium Poster Winner, College of Education Dissertation Support Award, and Global Graduate Presenter Award (2023).

Labs/Teams: Involved in the Center for Technology and Innovation at NC State, contributing to projects like Scale Worlds. Collaborates with Dr. Meg Blanchard and interdisciplinary teams.