جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Callie Womble Edwardsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Equity in Education
• STEM Education
• Health Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Callie Womble Edwards is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development at NC State University's College of Education. She serves as Director of Program Evaluation and Education Research at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation and leads the PEER Group. Her work focuses on equity-centered research in education and STEM, particularly supporting underrepresented populations. Edwards holds a Ph.D. in Educational Research and Policy Analysis from NC State and an M.P.H. from UNC Chapel Hill. She has held roles at the NC Department of Commerce and NC State's Office of Assessment. Education: Ph.D. in Educational Research and Policy Analysis (NC State, 2018) M.P.H. in Health Behavior (UNC Chapel Hill, 2014) B.S.P.H. in Health Policy and Management (UNC Chapel Hill, 2012) Research Interests: Edwards studies equity in education and STEM, focusing on marginalized groups including Black males in engineering, low-income students, and first-generation college attendees. Her work addresses systemic barriers through program evaluation and policy analysis. She launched the PEER Internship Program for Undergraduates, recognized with university-level human relations awards for fostering student development. Grants & Projects: She leads initiatives like the YEA: Advancing Equitable Agriscience Pathways and Collaborative Research on culturally relevant math courses. Recent projects include evaluations of K-12 monitoring technologies and teacher compensation models. Awards: 2018 NCSU Higher Education Dissertation of the Year 2022 NCSU Awards for Excellence in Human Relations (College and University levels)

Starlin Weaverمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Science Education
• Environmental Education
• Teacher Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Starlin Weaver is a Professor of Science Education and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Seidel School, Salisbury University. She specializes in science teacher education, environmental education, and assessment methodologies. Her roles include teaching graduate/undergraduate courses in science education, supervising science interns, and serving as an NSTA program reviewer. Dr. Weaver holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction (Virginia Tech, 1997), an MEd (UNC Charlotte, 1994), and a BA in Biology (UNC Charlotte, 1987). Education: PhD, Curriculum & Instruction, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1997) MEd, Curriculum & Instruction, University of North Carolina at Charlotte (1994) BA, Biology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte (1987) Research Interests: Integrating environmental education and sustainability into science methods courses; content-area reading strategies in science education; teacher professional development through Lesson Study methodologies. Grants & Initiatives: Led the PhysTEC Recruiting Grant (2017), developed the TEACH collaborative science methods program, and advanced virtual tools for teacher reflection. Her scholarship emphasizes technology integration, place-based learning, and systemic solutions to STEM education challenges. She has advised numerous science education initiatives and contributed to national discussions on improving science teacher preparedness.

Tracey Howellمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Teacher education
• Undergraduate student success in mathematics courses
• UNC System Math Pathways Initiative

Dr. Tracey Howell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Appalachian State University. She joined the university in 2021 after 22 years at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), where she taught undergraduate mathematics courses for STEM majors, future teachers, and general education. She currently serves as a state co-chair for the UNC System Math Pathways Initiative and the North Carolina Launch Years Initiative, focusing on enhancing student success in mathematics. Dr. Howell holds a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina - Greensboro. Outside academia, she resides in Boone with two dogs and enjoys the mountain environment. Education: B.A., University of North Carolina - Greensboro M.A., University of North Carolina - Greensboro Ph.D., University of North Carolina - Greensboro Research Interests: Dr. Howell's work centers on improving undergraduate mathematics education, particularly for future teachers and STEM students. She leads initiatives to align math pathways with student career goals and supports the Launch Years Initiative to bridge high school and college math experiences. Her efforts emphasize equitable access and success in quantitative disciplines. Service & Leadership: State Co-Chair, UNC System Math Pathways Initiative State Co-Chair, North Carolina Launch Years Initiative Advising & Grants: No specific grants or advising details are provided in the text. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, though her initiatives suggest collaborative work with statewide educational networks.