STEM/STEAM Integration Professors and Supervisors

Aisling Leavyمشاهده پروفایل

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University of LimerickIreland

Professor Aisling Leavy is a distinguished academic and Head of Department at Mary Immaculate College (University of Limerick) . With a PhD in Mathematics Education from Arizona State University, she specializes in STEM Education , Statistical Literacy , and Lesson Study for primary and early years education. Her research focuses on integrated STEM pedagogy , teacher development through collaborative lesson study , and enhancing statistical reasoning in diverse learners . Recent projects include Studio LAB Encounters: Becoming STEAM Educators , STEM Café , and DIGging STEM , emphasizing rural education and technological innovation. Key awards include the C. Oswald George Award (2021) , Peter Holmes Prize (2020) , and T-REX Module Innovation Award . She supervises PhD students in STEM and mathematics education while leading national initiatives like the Primary Mathematics Education: National Centre of Excellence .

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Anne Prescottمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Technology SydneyAustralia

Anne Prescott is an Associate Professor and Casual Academic in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). She serves as the coordinator of primary and secondary mathematics teacher education programs as well as the Master of Teaching (secondary) program. With a background as a secondary school mathematics teacher, Dr. Prescott has dedicated her career to improving mathematics education and teacher development. Dr. Prescott's research focuses on student misconceptions in mathematics, teaching practices in schools, challenges for beginning teachers, and STEM/STEAM education. She has led significant projects including the Australian Mathematics and Science Partnership Program Grant ($1,919,500) for the "Maths Inside" project (2015-2018), which developed resources to demonstrate the importance of mathematics in everyday life. Her work extends internationally through collaborations in Nepal, where she has worked with teachers in remote areas affected by the 2015 earthquake, and for which she received the UTS Human Rights Award for Social Inclusion in 2014. Her scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on mathematics education, teacher development, and innovative teaching approaches. Dr. Prescott has published extensively on topics including mobile technology in mathematics classrooms, professional development for rural and remote teachers, and factors influencing early career teacher retention. Her research shows a strong commitment to practical applications that improve classroom teaching and student engagement with mathematics. UTS Human Rights Award for Social Inclusion (2014) for her work in Nepal enabling girls to continue secondary education Australian Mathematics and Science Partnership Program Grant ($1,919,500) for "Maths Inside" project (2015-2018) Multiple research grants from Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership, NSW Department of Education, and other organizations Dr. Prescott actively supervises research students and collaborates with colleagues on various projects related to mathematics education and teacher development. Her work with schools in Nepal demonstrates her commitment to educational equity and social inclusion. As a coordinator of teacher education programs, she plays a key role in preparing the next generation of mathematics educators in Australia.

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Kazuyoshi Yamadaمشاهده پروفایل

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Waseda UniversityJapan

Kazuyoshi Yamada is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Human Sciences, where he has been employed since 2020. He also holds concurrent positions as Visiting Professor at the Museum of Natural and Environmental History, Shizuoka (since 2020) and as a researcher at Shizuoka University's Center for Integrated Research and Education of Natural Hazards (since 2017). His academic journey spans prestigious institutions including Tokyo Metropolitan University (where he earned his Doctor of Science in 2002), Naruto University of Education, University of Turku, and Shimane University. Dr. Yamada's research focuses on Physical Geography, Environmental Archaeology, and Environmental History, with particular expertise in varve analysis, lake sedimentology, and climate change studies. His work bridges geological sciences and human history, examining how environmental changes have shaped human societies over millennia. His methodology combines traditional geological analysis with innovative approaches to sediment core interpretation, diatom analysis, and biomarker studies. He has made significant contributions to understanding long-term environmental dynamics through his work on lake sediments across Japan and internationally. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on paleoenvironmental reconstruction using lake sediments as archives of environmental change. His research spans multiple temporal scales from annual varve records to multi-millennial climate trends. The predominant themes include human-environment interactions, climate change impacts on ecosystems, disaster history, and the development of new analytical techniques for sediment analysis. His interdisciplinary approach integrates geology, archaeology, ecology, and climate science to provide comprehensive environmental histories. Outstanding Presentation Award from Society of Geoscience (2021) Best Poster Award at Japan Limnological Society 84th Conference (2019) Best Poster Award at Japanese Society for Evolutionary Biology 21st Conference (2019) Presentation Award at Society of Geoscience 28th Environmental Geology Symposium (2018) Best Poster Award at Ecological Society of Japan 65th Conference (2018) Best Oral Presentation Award at Japan Limnological Society 82nd Conference (2017) Dr. Yamada has mentored numerous students who have become active researchers in environmental sciences, with several appearing as co-authors on his publications. His projects often involve collaborative research teams working across institutions, including significant work with the Museum of Natural and Environmental History, Shizuoka, where he serves as Visiting Professor. His research has been supported by various grants focusing on environmental history, disaster prevention, and climate change studies. As a leader in his field, Dr. Yamada actively participates in multiple professional organizations including the Japan Geoscience Union, Tokyo Geographical Society, and Japanese Society for Science Communication. His work extends beyond academia through extensive media engagement, where he communicates complex environmental science concepts to the public through television appearances, newspaper articles, and museum educational programs.

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Päivi Portaankorva-Koivistoمشاهده پروفایل

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University of HelsinkiFinland

Päivi Portaankorva-Koivisto is a University Lecturer in Mathematics Teachers' Professional Learning at the Department of Education, University of Helsinki. She supervises doctoral students within the Doctoral Programme in School, Education, Society, and Culture and contributes to STEAM education initiatives as a Maker@STEAM supervisor. Focus on multilingual classrooms and preparatory education Extensive collaboration in Finland on teacher development Active in educational research and conferences Her research examines mathematics education for multilingual learners, teacher identity formation, and the integration of digital tools in pedagogy. She has participated in projects like Vastaantulo (2017-2019) and LumaLähetit (2014-2019), emphasizing interdisciplinary learning and language-aware teaching. Her recent publications analyze reflective practices, curriculum design, and equity in education. She has delivered oral presentations at national events, served on editorial boards for journals like LUMAT , and contributed to professional networks. Her work bridges theory and practice through interventions such as observational tools for teacher training.

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Petri Ihantolaمشاهده پروفایل

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University of HelsinkiFinland

Petri Ihantola serves as a Docent (Associate Professor) in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Helsinki, bridging computing and educational sciences. He holds dual supervisory roles in the Doctoral Programme in School, Education, Society, and Culture and the Doctoral Programme in Cognition, Learning, Instruction and Communication, while also contributing to the Maker@STEAM initiative. His research spans computing education and educational psychology, with particular focus on programming education, motivation in learning, and educational technology. Ihantola has published 68 research outputs since 2003, with recent work examining adolescent motivational profiles, capstone courses in software engineering, and AI applications in edge computing systems. His publication trends reveal growing interdisciplinary collaboration, with recent works combining computer science (particularly AI and distributed systems) with educational research methodologies. The 2023-2025 publications demonstrate increasing focus on practical applications of computing education research alongside theoretical contributions to educational psychology. ACM Computing Reviews' Best of 2013 Best paper award at ACM-SIGITE 2014 for 'Automatically detectable indicators of programming assignment difficulty' ACM Global Computing Education Conference (CompEd) 2019 Best Paper Award Ihantola actively supervises academic work, having served as supervisor or co-supervisor for 5 doctoral theses and 2 Master's/Licentiate theses. His project leadership includes the 'Ohjelmisoalan kertausharjoitukset' research project (2021-2022). He maintains active participation in academic communities through conference organization and presentations, with numerous 2024 activities including OPPIVA 2024, ICM 2024, and Kasvatustieteen päivät 2024.

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Archana Hegdeمشاهده پروفایل

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East Carolina UniversityUnited States

Dr. Archana Hegde is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science within the College of Health and Human Performance at East Carolina University. Her academic work focuses on early childhood care and education, with a specialization in teacher professional development, STEM education in early childhood settings, diversity issues, and early childhood mental health. Dr. Hegde maintains active affiliations with multiple organizations: Principal Investigator for multiple NCDHHS-DCDEE funded projects on coaching and mentoring for North Carolina BK Licensed Teachers (2021-2026) Lead for the 'More PEAS Please!' initiative funded by NCSU and NIH focusing on nutrition-based STEM education Member of the NIH Advisory Board for K-2 nutrition-based STEM programming (funded September 2024) Assistant Secretary for the NC Institute of Child Development Professionals (2023) Board of Director for NC COALITION (2023) Her research interests span multiple interconnected areas within early childhood education. Dr. Hegde takes a multi-disciplinary approach, frequently collaborating with faculty from social work, nutrition sciences, and public health. Her primary focus areas include teacher professional development, STEM education in early childhood settings, diversity and inclusion issues related to gender and culture, early childhood mental health (particularly trauma-informed practices), Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), and quality assessment in early childhood settings. She has consistently examined how food-based learning can be integrated with science education to improve both nutritional outcomes and STEM knowledge in preschool settings. Dr. Hegde's publication record demonstrates consistent productivity across multiple high-impact journals in early childhood education, nutrition education, and teacher development. Her recent work shows a strong emphasis on practical applications of research in real-world early childhood settings, particularly Head Start programs, with publications spanning from 2005 through 2025. Among her notable recognitions: IEP Award in the Talent Category from Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (2024) Outstanding ANCHOR Award from HDFS (2024) Outstanding Faculty Research Award from College of Health and Human Performance at ECU (2021, 2020) Most Valuable Professor award from ECU Athletic Division (2017) Dr. Hegde has secured significant grant funding from federal and state sources to support her research. As Principal Investigator, she has led multiple projects funded by NCDHHS-DCDEE on coaching and mentoring for early childhood teachers. Her 'More PEAS Please!' initiative has received funding from NCSU and NIH. She also serves as Co-PI on East Carolina University's Maternal and Child Health Scholars, Training, and Enrichment Program (MCH-STEP) funded by DHHS-HRSA. While she doesn't appear to lead a formally named research laboratory, Dr. Hegde directs several significant research initiatives focused on early childhood education, particularly the 'More PEAS Please!' program which has produced multiple publications and presentations examining how food-based learning activities can improve preschoolers' science knowledge, language skills, and dietary quality. Her research team works closely with Head Start teachers and administrators to develop and implement evidence-based practices in early childhood settings.

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Ruby Yehمشاهده پروفایل

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East Carolina UniversityUnited States

Dr. Ruby Yeh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at East Carolina University's College of Health and Human Performance. She holds a PhD in Child Development from Texas Woman's University and a B.S.Ed. in Child Care from National Pingtung University of Science & Technology. Her credentials include Birth through Kindergarten Certification and accreditation for preschool through high school teaching. Her research examines: Social interaction dynamics in early education Father involvement in child development STEM/STEAM integration in childhood curriculum Technology-enhanced pedagogy Cross-cultural educational practices Developmental assessment methodologies Inclusive education strategies She maintains particular focus on global learning innovations and teacher preparedness. Publication analysis reveals strong emphasis on: Teacher well-being during crises (COVID-19) Inclusive practices for children with health conditions Cultural competency development Validating developmental screening tools Nutrition education effectiveness Gender differences in classroom behavior Her work consistently addresses practical applications for early childhood educators. Awards and honors: HHP Scholar Teacher Award (2020) Engagement and Outreach Scholars Academy Fellowship (2018-2019) Grant leadership includes: HHP C3BO mini-grant for intercultural competence (2023-2024) Office of Global Affairs grant for multicultural early childhood education (2020-2021) EOSA funding for community STEM workshops (2017-2018) Co-investigator on Longview Foundation global learning initiative (2021) She develops community programs like early childhood STEAM parenting workshops.

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Margaret Wegenerمشاهده پروفایل

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University of QueenslandAustralia

Dr. Margaret Wegener is a Senior Lecturer in Physics at the University of Queensland's School of Mathematics and Physics, where she also serves as First-Year Teaching Director. She teaches both physics majors and service courses, focusing on contextualizing physics fundamentals and improving transitions between school and university education. Her PhD research involved laser diagnostics of superorbital gas flows using holographic interferometry. Her educational research specializes in: Developing active learning strategies for large classes Creating immersive virtual reality experiences for abstract physics concepts Designing inquiry-based laboratory experiments Bridging science and art through interdisciplinary pedagogy Implementing e-learning modules for lecture preparation Dr. Wegener's recent publications emphasize optics education, virtual reality pedagogy, and art-science integration, with consistent output in physics education research since 2014. She has secured competitive teaching grants and contributes to curriculum development at national levels through physics education standards. She is available for student supervision and has developed undergraduate experiments to make physics fundamentals meaningful. Her interdisciplinary work includes collaborations across mathematics, science communication, and visual arts.

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Borislava Ilieva Ivanovaمشاهده پروفایل

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St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko TarnovoBulgaria

Borislava Ivanova is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Pre-school Pedagogy, Faculty of Education, St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo. Her work centers on integrating technology into early childhood education, with active participation in institutional projects focused on digital transformation in pedagogy. Her research explores: Digital competencies for teachers in modern educational environments Gamification strategies in STEM/STEAM education for kindergartens Impact of artificial intelligence on preschool curriculum design Development of emotional intelligence through technology-supported learning Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong emphasis on educational technology innovation, particularly game-based learning, digital art integration, and AI applications in early childhood settings. Her work consistently addresses challenges of digital transformation while proposing practical frameworks for teacher training. She contributes to significant institutional projects including: Personalized distance learning systems (2025) Research capacity building for doctoral students (2025) Quality enhancement in preschool pedagogy research (2023)

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Sara Lohrman Hartmanمشاهده پروفایل

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Ohio UniversityUnited States

Dr. Sara Lohrman Hartman serves as Professor and Associate Dean in University College at Ohio University, with a faculty appointment in the Early Childhood Department of the Patton College of Education. She also holds leadership roles as faculty coordinator for early childhood teacher candidates and Board President of the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Teaching, Curriculum & Learning from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Ohio University Dr. Hartman's research explores the intersection of rural education, university-community-school partnerships, and clinical teacher preparation models. She investigates how collaborative initiatives can enhance STEM learning in early childhood settings while addressing equity challenges in rural communities. Her work emphasizes practical applications through community-engaged scholarship and partnership development. Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on rural educational contexts, with recurring themes of partnership efficacy, STEM integration, and teacher candidate development. Recent works analyze inclusive science events, museum-school collaborations, and strategies for supporting educators in resource-limited settings. Dr. Hartman actively secures funding for community-based projects that bridge university resources with rural educational needs. She mentors teacher candidates through field placements and develops partnership models that create sustainable pathways for educational innovation in underserved areas. Through her leadership at the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery, she extends her educational mission beyond traditional academic boundaries, creating hands-on learning opportunities that serve as living laboratories for teacher preparation and community engagement.

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Ariel Fleurimondمشاهده پروفایل

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SUNY BrockportUnited States

Ariel Fleurimond serves as a Lecturer in the School of Education, Languages, and Instructional Design at State University of New York College at Brockport while holding adjunct faculty positions at Columbia University. She concurrently leads as Senior Director of Instructional Design and Curriculum Support at Columbia University, managing cross-functional teams in end-to-end development of online and hybrid courses across multiple disciplines. Her academic credentials include: Ed.D [ABD] in Instructional Technology and Media from Teachers College, Columbia University M.A. in Educational Technology from Adelphi University M.A. in Art Education, Curriculum & Instruction (NYS Certification K-12) from Adelphi University B.A. in Psychology with minors in General Education and Computer Science/Applications from New York University Fleurimond's research spans online learning ecosystems, instructional design frameworks, and educational transformation. Current work examines change management strategies and future-of-work implications in digital education, building on prior K-12 teacher performance research. Her specialty areas integrate technical execution (front-end web programming, Canvas LMS development) with pedagogical innovation in art education and STEAM curriculum design. Professional leadership includes developing courses for Columbia's School of Social Work, Technology Management, Applied Analytics, and Union Theological Seminary. She has served on B~STEM's Board of Directors advancing STEM access and advised We Connect the Dots, Inc. on STEAM education pathways, while maintaining active creative pursuits in voice acting, digital art, and gaming.

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Christopher Leeمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Massachusetts LowellUnited States

Christopher Lee is an Associate Professor in the Music Department at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, within the College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. He teaches composition, music theory, music technology, and mentors student artists in the Songwriting Ensemble. His educational background includes: B.M. in Music Composition from Baldwin-Wallace University M.M. in Music Composition from Indiana University D.M.A. in Music Composition from Rice University Lee's research focuses on contemporary music composition, music theory, sound recording technology, and STEAM education. He explores the application of architectural theory to musical form, analysis of harmonic and rhythmic structures in contemporary music, and the integration of music with STEM disciplines through projects like the EcoSonic Playground. His work emphasizes musical play, creativity in unstructured environments, and environmental impact on artistic processes. His published work includes the composition "Skywriting" for solo flute (2006), and he is currently developing articles on the EcoSonic Playground Project's social-cognitive benefits and Steve Reich's musical antecedents. Current research trends highlight intersections of music with sustainability, technology, and immersive pedagogy. Lee has received several awards, including: Excellence in Teaching Award (2020) Doctoral Teaching Fellowship (2008) Morton Gould Award (2003) Kuttner String Quartet Competition (2003) Juan Orrego-Salas Fellowship (2003) He has secured multiple grants as co-PI for The EcoSonic Playground Project, including funding from the International Society for Music Education Research Grant (2019), UML Chancellor’s Community Impact Grant (2018), and University Sustainability Grants (2017-2016). Lee also advises Seven Six Records and established Dana Hall School's songwriting program. As a founding researcher for The EcoSonic Playground Project, Lee leads initiatives that merge music education with sustainability for underserved communities, while developing open educational resources for music technology curriculum.

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