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NAME

Donald T. Powers

DEPARTMENT

Department of Curriculum & Instruction

RANK

Professor

EDUCATION

Kansas State University, Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction (Science Education), 1990.

University of Northern Iowa, M.A. (Science Education), 1984;

University of Northern Iowa, B.A. (Science Teaching) 1978.

EXPERIENCE

University Teaching

August 1997 - Present Professor, Science Education, Western Illinois University.

2006- present Director, WIU Maurice G. Kellogg Science Education Center

1998- present Illinois Science Olympiad, Regional Director

August 1993 - 1997 Associate Professor, Science Education, Western Illinois University.

1991-1994 WIU Science for Parents & Kids, Director

August 1989 - 1993 Assistant Professor, Science Education, Western Illinois University.

Courses taught: SCED364-Elementary Science Methods, SCED464-Integrating Science Through Inquiry, SCED490g-Environmental Education for Teachers, SCED489g-Energy Education for Elementary Teachers, SCED491g-Biological Sciences for Teachers, SCED492g-Physical Science for Teachers, SCED562-Science Curriculum in the Elementary School, SCED563- Science Inquiry: Physical & Earth Science, SCED564-Science Inquiry: Biological & Environmental Science, ELED110-Elementary Education Seminar, ELED270 Elementary Education Field Experiences/Seminar.

Public School Teaching

1984-87 Science & Mathematics Teacher Grundy Center High School, Grundy Center, IA. 1980-83 Earth Science Teacher Anamosa Junior High School, Anamosa, IA.

1978-80 Science & Mathematics Teacher East Central High School, Miles, IA.

PUBLICATIONS/SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

Publications

Powers, D. & Beaver, J. B. (2004). The Solar System. Hannibal, MO: Mark Twain Media, Inc., Publishers.

Powers, D. & Logan, L. (2002). Atmosphere & Weather. Hannibal, MO: Mark Twain Media, Inc., Publishers.

Powers, D. & Beaver, J. B. (2002). Electricity & Magnetism. Hannibal, MO: Mark Twain Media, Inc., Publishers.

Powers, D. Beaver, J. Finson, K. & Nelson, D. (1994) Science Alive! An Inservice Series for Science Teachers, K-8 (Video Series). Macomb, IL: Distance Education & Technology.

Powers, D., Nelson, D., Chu, N., & Sanborn, L. (1993). Science and Literature Together: Thirty Elementary Science Units Highlighting the Best in Contemporary Children's Literature. Macomb, IL: WIU Document Publication Services.

Powers, D.T. & Wright. E.L. (1990). Focus on Excellence: Biology Revisited. Vol. 5.

Washington, D.C.: National Science Teachers Association.

Curriculum Materials distributed statewide

Dec. 2006 Correlation of Project WILD Curriculum to Illinois Learning Standards. Review and edited WILD Activities Correlation for Illinois DNR. Completed correlation was placed on their website.

Dec. 2006 Correlation of Project WILD Aquatics Curriculum to Illinois Learning Standards. Review and edited AQUATICS Activities Correlation for Illinois DNR. Completed correlation was placed on their website.

June, 2006 Correlation of Project Learning Tree Curriculum to Illinois Learning Standards. Review and edited PLT Activities Correlation for Illinois DNR. Completed correlation was placed on their website.

1991- 1993 Editor. Illinois Environmental Education Update newsletter.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

NATIONAL / REGIONAL

STEM Activities for the Elementary and Middle School Science Classroom, 2010 NSTA Regional Convention, Kansas City, Missouri, October 29, 2010.

Inquiry-Based Assessment in the Elementary Science Classroom.  2009 NSTA Regional Convention,  Minneapolis, Minnesota,  October 30, 2009.

Integrating Science & Math in the Middle/Junior High School.  2009 NSTA Regional Convention,   Minneapolis, Minnesota,  October 30, 2009.

Perspectives of STEM Education: The Science Education Perspective. 95th Mississippi Valley Technology Teacher Education Conference, St. Louis, Missouri.

November 7, 2008

Inquiry-based Assessment in the Elementary Science Classroom. NSTA National Conference, St. Louis, MO. Mar. 30, 2007

Activities & Assessment for Daytime Astronomy. NSTA National Conference, Dallas, TX.

Apr. 1, 2005

Inquiry-based Assessment in the Elementary Science Classroom. NSTA National Conference, Dallas, TX. Apr. 1, 2005

Science Inquiry Isn’t Just for Science NSTA Regional Conference, Indianapolis, IN. Nov. 5, 2004. with Dr. Barbara Sandall

Connecting Science Inquiry and Children’s Literature. National Science Teachers Association Convention. March 28, 2002. with N. Chu & J. Beaver

Connecting Science Inquiry & Children Literature. National Science Teachers Association Annual Convention. March 22, 2001. with J. Beaver, N. Chu, & L. Logan

Science Spectrum: Interactive Science Investigations for the Middle School. NSTA Convention. (Boston, MA) March 25-28, 1999. with D. Nelson, J. Beaver, K. Finson & B. Collier

Science and Special Education Teachers as Partners in Retooling Science Assessments. National Science Teachers Association. (St. Louis) April 3, 1997. with K. Finson

Science Alive! Match Your Science Teaching to the AAAS Benchmarks. National Science Teachers Association. (St. Louis) March 30, 1996. with K. Finson, J. Beaver

& D. Nelson

Astronomy in the Elementary Science Curriculum. National Science Teachers Association.

(St. Louis) March 29, 1996.

Science and Special Education Teachers as Partners in Retooling Science Activities. National Science Teachers Association. (St. Louis) March 28, 1996. with K. Finson, C. Ormsbee, & M. Jensen-Wilbur

Science Alive! Enliven Process Skills in Your Classroom. National Science Teachers Association Convention. (Philadelphia, PA) March 23-26, 1995. with D. Nelson, J. Beaver,

& K. Finson

Discrepant Events + Concept Maps = Meaningful Learning. National Science Teachers Association Convention. (Philadelphia, PA) March 23-26, 1995.

Conference Presentations – National/Local (continued)

Science and Literature Together. 7th Annual National American Association of School Librarians Conference. (Indianapolis, IN) November 12, 1994. with L. Sanborn, N. Chu &

D. Nelson

E.A.S.Y. (Exciting Astronomy for Students and You). National Science Teachers Association Convention. (Anaheim, CA) March 31, 1994.

Sorting Dichotomously: Punch-Card Classification. National Science Teachers Association Convention. (Anaheim, CA) March 31, 1994. with J. Beaver

Project WILD Update. Midwest Environmental Education Conference. Oct. 27, 1994.

with D. Nelson

Interpretive Trails: Taking a Closer Look at the Local Environment. National Science Teachers Association Convention. April 3, 1993. with D. Nelson

Concept Mapping in the Science Classroom. National Science Teachers Association Convention. March 28, 1992.

The Effects of Hands-on Science Instruction on Students' Cognitive Structures as Measured by Concept Maps. National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Meeting. Cambridge, MA. with E. Wright

Mapping Your Way through Discrepant Events. National Science Teachers Association Convention. (Houston, TX) March 27, 1991.

Making Learning Meaningful through Concept Mapping. National Science Teachers Association Regional Convention (Kansas City, MO) Oct. 18, 1990

Illinois Buried Treasure: Groundwater. Midwest Enviromnental Education Association Annual Conference. (Lake Bloomington, IL) Sep. 6, 1990 with J. Beaver

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS – STATE

Introducing STEM Activities in the Elementary and Middle School Classroom. Illinois Science Teachers Association Conference. Springfield, llinois, November 5, 2010.

Science Inquiry Activities and Assessments for the Elementary Classroom.  Illinois Science Teachers Association Conference,  Peoria, Illinois,  November 13, 2009.  with M. Yocum.

Science Inquiry Activities for the Elementary Classroom. Illinois Science Teachers Association Conference, Peoria, IL. November 14, 2008. with Iris Nicole Butt & Megan Yocum

Astronomy & the Environment. Environmental Education Association of Illinois 2008 Annual Meeting & Conference; Oregon, IL. May 17, 2008.

Astronomy Activities for the Elementary Classroom. Illinois Science Teachers Association Conference; Peoria, IL. Nov 9, 2007.

Using Children’s Literature in the Science Classroom. ISTA Annual Conference, Bloomington, IL. Jul. 13, 2004. with Amanda Tarkington

Sky Activities in the Elementary/Middle School Classroom, ISTA Annual Conference, Bloomington, IL. Jul. 13, 2004

Magnets in the Elementary Classroom. Illinois Science Teachers Conference, St. Charles, IL. Nov. 8, 2002. with B. Morris

Science and Storytelling Together. Illinois Science Teachers Conference, St. Charles, IL.

Nov. 8, 2002. with N. Chu

Science and Technology in the Elementary Classroom. Illinois Science Teachers Conference. Nov. 8, 2002. with C. Seick

Connecting Scientific Inquiry and Children’s Literature. Illinois Science Teachers Conference. Oct. 12, 2001. with N. Chu & J. Beaver

Astronomy Activities for the Elementary Classroom. Illinois Science Teachers Conference.

Oct. 12, 2001. with B. Haffner

Connecting Science Inquiry & Children Literature. Illinois Science Teachers Conference.

Oct. 27, 2000. St. Charles, IL. with N. Chu

Conference Presentations - State (continued)

Exploring Simple Machines. Illinois Science Teachers Conference, St. Charles, IL.

Oct. 27, 2000. with S. Van Fleet

Science Activities & Children’s Books. Illinois Science Teachers Conference, St. Charles, IL.

Oct. 27, 2000. with N. Chu

Sink & Float Through the Constructivist’s Eyes. Illinois Science Teachers Conference.

Chicago, IL. Oct. 16, 1998. with S. Burmeister.

Meeting Science Standards Through Simple Electricity Activities. Illinois Science Teachers Conference. Chicago, IL. Oct 16, 1998. with L. Venertloh.

Tie-Dye Chromatography. Illinois Science Teachers Conference. Chicago, IL. Oct. 16, 1998.

with K.Sedam.

Discrepant Events + Concept Maps = Meaningful Learning. Illinois Science Teachers Conference. St. Charles, IL. Nov. 4, 1994.

Science and Literature Together. Illinois Science Teachers Conference. St. Charles, IL.

Nov. 4, 1994. with D. Nelson, L. Sanborn & N. Chu

Enhancing Science Learning Through Children's Literature. Illinois School Media Association Annual Conference. (Effingham, IL) Nov. 5, 1993. with D. Nelson, L. Sanborn & N. Chu

Astronomy in the Elementary Classroom. Illinois Science Teachers Conference. Collinsville, IL. Oct. 2, 1993

Enhancing Science Learning Through Children's Literature. Illinois Science Teachers Conference. Collinsville, IL. Oct. 1, 1993. with D. Nelson, L. Sanborn & N. Chu

Oobleck & Dr. Seuss: Integrating Science & Children's Literature. Illinois Science Teachers Conference. Collinsville, IL. Oct. 1, 1993. with D. Nelson

Which Way Do We Go? Orienteering in the Environment. Illinois Environmental Education Association Conference. Grafton, IL. April 30, 1993. with J. Beaver

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Sound Experiments for the Elementary Classroom. Illinois Science Teachers Conference. St. Charles, IL. Oct. 3, 1992

GEMS (Great Explorations in Math & Science) Workshop Integrated Hands-on Math & Science. Illinois Science Teachers Conference. St. Charles, IL. Oct. 2, 1992. with K. Finson,

D. Nelson & J. Beaver

Integration of Math & Science in the Elementary Classroom. Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Peoria, IL. Oct. 17, 1992

Creating Interpretive Trails. Environmental Association of Illinois Annual Conference. Byron, IL. with D. Nelson

Add Some Color (and Light) to Your Science Classroom. Illinois Science Teachers Conference. Peoria, IL. Oct. 4, 1991

GEMS (Great Explorations in Math & Science) Workshop Integrated Hands-on Math & Science. Illinois Science Teachers Conference. Peoria, IL. Oct. 4, 1991. with K. Finson,

D. Nelson & J. Beaver

Mapping Your Way Through Concept Mapping. Illinois Science Teachers Conference.

University Park, IL. Nov. 2, 1990

GEMS (Great Explorations in Math & Science) Workshop Integrated Hands-on Math & Science. Illinois Science Teachers Conference. University Park, IL. Nov. 2, 1990. with K. Finson,

D. Nelson & J. Beaver

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS – LOCAL

Hot Wheels & Science. WIU PreK-8 Science Update Conference, Macomb, IL. April 15, 2011.

Mirror, Mirror …… WIU PreK-8 Science Update Conference, Macomb, IL. April 16, 2010.

So You Want to be a Rocket Scientist? WIU PreK-8 Science Update Conference, Macomb, IL. April 24, 2009.

Science and the mimio. WIU Tech Fest. April 15, 2009. with M. Yocum

Paper Plate Sun. WIU PreK-8 Science Update Conference, Macomb, IL. April 25, 2008.

Conference Presentations - Local (continued)

Come Sail With Me, but you float your own boat. WIU PreK-8 Science Update Conference.

Apr. 20, 2007

Two Bit Rocket Science. WIU PreK-8 Science Update Conference. Mar. 31, 2006

StarLab. WIU PreK-8 Science Update Conference. Apr. 15, 2005

In the Tall, Tall Grass. WIU PreK-8 Science Update Conference. Apr. 17, 2004

Inquiry with the Easter Bunny. WIU PreK-8 Science Update Conference. Apr. 11, 2003

Cloudy Weather. WIU PreK-8 Science Update Conference. Apr.12, 2002

Connecting Science Inquiry & Children’s Literature. Quincy Conference. October 5, 2001

Lentil Science for Primary Grades. WIU PreK-8 Science Update Conference. Apr. 20, 2001

with Amy Simmons.

The Six Marble Problem. 1999 WIU K-8 Science Update Conference. Apr. 16, 1999.

with J. Reding.

The Science of Gears. 1998 WIU K-8 Science Update Conference. Mar. 27, 1998.

Give Your Students Some Static. 1997 WIU K-8 Science Update Conference. Apr. 18, 1997.

Boats + H2O = Science. 1996 WIU K-8 Science Update Conference. Apr. 19, 1996.

Are Simple Machines Really Simple? 1995 WIU K-8 Science Update Conference. Apr. 21, 1995.

Science & Children's Literature. 1994 WIU K-8 Science Update Conference. Apr. 22, 1994.

with L. Sanborn

Mix Water - Transfer Energy. 1994 WIU K-8 Science Update Conference. Apr. 22, 1994.

Strolling Under the Moon Phases. 1993 WIU K-8 Science Update Conference. Apr. 23, 1993.

Kaledioscopes. 1992 WIU K-8 Science Update Conference. Apr. 3, 1992.

Colored Solution Formulas. 1991 WIU K-8 Science Update Conference. Mar. 22, 1991.

A Nutty Classification System. 1990 WIU K-8 Science Update Conference. Mar. 30, 1990.

Concept Mapping. Invited Speaker at University of Northern Iowa's Science Teaching Colloquium. (Cedar Falls, IA) Dec. 1, 1990

PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC SERVICE

Inservice and Workshop Activities

July 21, 2011 Astronomy (NIMS Grant Presentation). Rock Island County Regional Office of Education.

July 18, 2011 STARLAB (light emitting diode) Planetarium Training. Rock Island County Regional Office of Education, Rock Island, Illinois.

June 20, 2011 Workshop in School Mathematics: Mathematics, Science & Technology Integration –Using Science Probes in the Classroom. Bureau Henry Stark Regional Office of Education.

May 13, 2011 WIU Science Education Center Resources. Presentation to St. Paul’s School.

April 12, 2011 Who Touched the Cookie Jar? Math/Science Night. West Prairie North (Good Hope, IL).

Dec. 3, 2010 STARLAB Training Workshop. Rock Island County Regional Office of Education; Moline, IL.

Summer 2010 NIMS. 10 days workshop at Lee Ogle County Regional Office of Education;   Grand Detour, IL. June 28-July 2, July 12-16, 2010

Topic – Physical & Earth Science.  

Oct. 14, 2010. Teacher Followup. Action Research in the Classroom.

Nov. 12, 2010. Teacher Followup. Action Research in the Classroom.

Mar. 11, 2011. Teacher Followup. Reports on Action Research Projects

Nov. 19, 2009 STARLAB Training Workshop.  Bureau Henry Stark County Regional Office of Education;  Anawann, IL.  

Inservice and Workshop Activities (continued)

Summer 2009 NIMS. 10 days workshop at Lee Ogle County Regional Office of Education;   Grand Detour, IL. July 9-10, 13-17, 22-24, 2009

Topic - Environmental Science Education & Life Science.  

Sep. 3, 2009. Teacher Followup. Action Research in the Classroom.

Oct. 15, 2009. Teacher Followup. Action Research in the Classroom.

Summer 2009 Kewanee School District Summer Inservice Training & Student Academy.   Topic - Improving Science and Mathematics Education with Technology.   5 days of training (June) and 5 days of student academy (August).

Nov. 2, 2008 STARLAB Training Workshop. Rock Island County Regional Office of Education; Moline, IL.

Summer 2008 NIMS, 10 days workshop at WIU-Quad Cities

June 16-20, 2008 Teacher Training, Moline, IL

July 14-18, 2008 Teacher Training, Moline, IL

Summer 2008 Developing Successful PDS: A Tiered Process. Kewanee, IL.

May 28-June 3, 2008 Teacher Training, Kewanee, IL

Aug. 4-8, 2008 Student Academy, Kewanee, IL

Jan. 9, 2008 STARLAB Presentation to Lincoln After-School Program, Macomb, IL.

Summer 2007 NIMS, 10 days workshop at Camp Winnebago, Rockford

June 11-13, 2007 Teacher Training, Rockford, IL

July 23-27, 2007 Teacher Training, Rockford, IL

Oct. 25, 2007 Teacher Followup meeting, Rockton, IL

Nov. 19, 2007 Teacher Followup meeting, Rochelle, IL

Summer 2007 ISAMS, 5 days days workshop at Kewanee HS, 7 days Academy at Kewanee HS & Sherrard MS

June 4-8, 2007 Teacher Training, Kewanee, IL

June 27 & 29, 2007 Student Academy, Sherrard, IL

Aug. 6-10, 2007 Student Academy, Kewanee, IL

Jun. 26, 2007 STARLAB Workshop, B-PC School District

Summer 2006 NIMS, 12.5 days workshop at Toluca & Starved Rock State Park

Jun. 19-23, 2006 Toluca, IL

Jul 17-21, 2006 Starved Rock State Park, Uttica, IL

Sep. 29, 2006 Follow-up meeting, Toluca, IL

Nov. 20, 2006 Half-day followup meeting, Washington Middle School, Lowpoint, IL

Mar. 20, 2007 NIMS Closing Banquet & Awards, Deer Valley, IL

Summer 2006 ISAMS, 5 days workshop at UTHS, East Moline, & 5 days Student Academy at UTHS, East Moline

Jun. 5-7, 2006 ISAMS Training Workshop, WIU-QC

Jul. 24-28, 2006 Student Academy, UTHS

Summer 2005 NIMS, 11.5 days workshop at Starved Rock State Park & Bureau, Henry Stark Counties ROE

Jun. 20, 2005 Starved Rock State Park, Uttica, IL Jul. 11-15, 2005 Bureau, Henry, Stark Counties ROE, Atkinson, IL

Sep. 9, 2005 Follow-up meeting, Bureau, Henry, Stark Counties ROE, Atkinson, IL

Nov. 15, 2005 Half-day followup meeting, Bureau, Henry, Stark Counties ROE, Atkinson, IL

Summer 2005 ISAMS, 5 days workshop at UTHS, East Moline, & 5 days Student Academy at UTHS, East Moline

Jun 6-8, 2005 ISAMS Teacher Training, UTHS, East Moline, IL

Jul. 26-29, 2005 Student Academy, UTHS, East Moline, IL

Jul. 25, 2005 STARLAB Planetarium Training, Rock Island ROE

Inservice and Workshop Activities (continued)

Summer 2004 ISAMS, 7 days workshop at UTHS, East Moline, & 5 days Student Academy at UTHS, East Moline

May 24-28, 2004 Teacher Training

Jul. 26-30, 2004 Student Academy & Teacher Training

Nov. 20, 2004 Teacher Inservice, UTHS, East Moline

Dec. 18, 2004 Teacher Inservice, UTHS, East Moline

Oct. 22, 2004 STARLAB Planetarium Training, Bureau, Henry, Stark Counties ROE

Dec. 6, 2003 Scientific Inquiry Activities in the Upper Elementary, DeWitt-Livingston-McLean Counties ROE, Normal, IL

Sep. 25, 2003 Organized Outdoor Education Activities Field Day for Lincoln School 3rd grade

Oct. 18, 2002 STARLAB Training Workshop. Bureau Henry Stark ROE (Atkinson, IL)

Mar. 8, 2002 STARLAB Planetarium Training. Rock Island ROE

Jun. 27, 2002 Environmental Education for Grades 7-8. Bureau Henry Stark ROE (Atkinson, IL)

Jan. 19, 2002 Physical Science & Technology for Grades 6-9. DeWitt-Livingston-McLean Counties (Normal, IL).

Dec. 7, 2001 STARLAB Planetarium Training. Rock Island ROE

Dec. 1, 2001. Astronomy for Grades 6-9. DeWitt-Livingston-McLean Counties (Clinton, IL)

Aug. 14, 2001 STARLAB Training. VIT Community School District #2.

Jun 22, 2001 Earth & Environmental Science Workshop. Henderson-Mercer-Warren Counties ROE.

Jun 18, 2001 Science Inquiry for Middle School. CAIT Summer Experience Workshop.

Jun 11-2, 2001 STARLAB Training Workshop. Whiteside County ROE. (Rock Falls, IL).

May 12, 2001 STARLAB Training Workshop. Rock Island ROE (Milan).

May 8, 2001 Science & Literature Together Workshop. West 40 Intermediate Service Center

(Riverside, IL).

Mar. 17, 2001 Science & Literature Together Workshop. DeWitt-Livingston-McLean County ROE (Normal, IL)

Mar. 9, 2001 Science & Literature Together Workshop. ROE Schoolworks (Rantoul)

Mar. 8, 2001 Connecting Science to Children’s Literature Workshop ROE Schoolworks (Danville, IL)

Jan. 27, 2001 Problem Solving in Science Workshop. Bureau, Henry & Stark Counties ROE (Kewanee, IL)

Jan. 18, 2001 Science & Children’s Literature (4-8) Workshop. Rock Island County ROE.

Dec. 2, 2000 Life Science in Early Elementary Classroom (K-4) Workshop. DeWitt-Livingston- McLean County ROE (Clinton, IL).

Nov. 18, 2000 Ecology for Grades 4-6 Workshop. DeWitt-Livingston-McLean County ROE (Pontiac).

Nov. 13, 2000 Science & Children’s Literature Workshop. Professional Development Alliance

(Joliet, IL).

Sep. 29, 2000 STARLAB Training Workshop. Rock Island County ROE (Geneseo, IL).

Jun 28-29,2000 Near & Far Science Workshop. Rock Island County ROE.

Jun. 13, 2000 AIMS/GEMS Update Workshop. Knox County ROE (Knoxville, IL)

Jun 7 & 8, 2000 Science & Children’s Literature Workshop. Urbana School District 116.

Jun 28-29,1999 STARLAB II Workshop. Rock Island County ROE.

Jun 21-4,1999 Project WET/Wild Aquatics Workshop. VIT School District, (Table Grove, IL).

Apr 23-4,1999 Project WET/Project Wild Aquatics Workshop. Rock Island County ROE.

Mar 15, 1999 Technological Design for Elementary Students (K-6) Workshop. South Cook County Intermediate Service Center (Flossmoor, IL).

Jan 13-4,1999 STARLAB I Workshop. Rock Island County ROE.

Nov 14, 1998 Science and the Illinois Standards. 1998 Bureau, Henry & Stark Counties Super Science Saturday (Kewanee, IL).

Nov 14, 1998 Science & the Illinois Standards. Henry Stark Teacher Inservice (Kewanee, IL).

Inservice and Workshop Activities (continued)

Jul 11, 1998 PRIDE Presentation - Macomb Youth Organization.

Jun 22-3, 1998 Project WET/Project Wild Aquatics Workshop. Bureau, Henry & Stark Counties ROE (Annawan, IL).

Apr 27, 1998 Science & Computer Technology Workshop. Bushnell-Prairie City Schools.

Mar 20, 1998 Building Your Student’s Science Knowledge Base Workshop. Professional Development Alliance (Joliet, IL).

Mar 19, 1998 ISBE Science and Technology Workshop. WIU

Feb 20, 1998 STARLAB Program. St. Paul’s School, Macomb.

Jan. 31, 1997 Project WET. Professional Development Alliance (Joliet, IL).

Dec. 6, 1996 Focus on the Standards. Two Rivers Professional Development Center (WIU).

Nov. 23, 1996 Children's Literature & Science - Grades 4-8. Rock Island County ROE.

Oct. 21, 1996 Operation Physics - Measurement. Rock Island County ROE.

Feb. 23, 1996 Science in the Mainstream: Retooling Science Activities. Professional Development Alliance (Joliet, IL).

Feb. 5, 1996 Operation Physics - Forces & Motion. Rock Island County ROE.

Jan. 12, 1996 Science Inservice. Immanuel Lutheran School. Rock Island, IL.

Dec. 2, 1995 Children's Literature & Science - Grades 4-8. Rock Island County ROE.

Aug. 17, 1995 STARLAB Planetarium Training & Curriculum. Roosevelt Elementary School. Moline, IL

Jun. 28, 1995 Enhancing Science Learning Through Children's Literature. Tri-County ESC #10. Channahon, IL

Jun. 27, 1995 New Curriculum with Intermediate Science - Grades 4-8. Tri-County ESC #10. Channahon, IL

May 5, 1995 New Curricula in Intermediate Science, Grades 5-9. Jacksonville, IL

Apr. 5, 1995 Operation Physics - Forces & Motion. Rock Island County ROE.

Jan. 27, 1995 Science & Literature Together. Egyptian Education Service Center. Marion, IL

Dec. 14, 1994 Children's Literature & Science. Rock Island County ROE.

Nov. 30, 1994 Enhancing Science Learning Through Children's Literature. Tri-County ESC #10. Channahon, IL

1994-95 Science Activities Retooling for Special Education Project Workshops. WIU

Oct. 22, 1994 Science & Literature Together II - Grades 3-5. 1994 Bureau, Henry & Stark Counties Super Science Saturday (Kewanee, IL).

Aug. 3, 1994 Enhancing Science Learning Through Children's Literature. Tri-County ESC #10. Channahon, IL

Jun 13-6, 1994 Gifted Science Extensions in Grades 1-4. Springfield Public School District.

May 8, 1994 Project WILD/Aquatics Workshop. Pike County Schools. (Pittsfield, IL)

with J. Beaver

Mar. 2, 1994 Operation Physics - Astronomy. Rock Island County ROE.

May 6, 1994 Performance Assessment Training - Grades 6-8. ESC #11. (Macomb)

Feb. 26, 1994 ESC #11 Math & Science Workshop. (WIU) with K. Finson

Feb. 4, 1994 Performance Assessment Training - Grades 6-8. ESC #11. (WIU)

Jan. 28, 1994 Performance Assessment Training - Grades 6-8. ESC #11. (WIU)

Jan. 26, 1994 Enhancing Science Learning Through Children's Literature. Tri-County ESC #10. Channahon, IL

Dec. 11, 1993 ESC #11 Math & Science Workshop. (WIU) with M. Kellogg

Nov. 19, 1993 Science & Literature Together for Intermediate Grades. Egyptian Education Service Center #18. (Marion, IL)

Nov. 13, 1993 Science & Literature Together - Grades 3-5. 1993 Bureau, Henry & Stark Counties Super Science Saturday (Kewanee, IL).

May 7-8, 1992 Environmental Projects Refresher. Horn Lodge Campus (WIU). with D. Nelson, M. Kellogg & J. Beaver.

Apr. 27-8, 1993 Project WILD Workshop. Roseville Communitiy School. with D. Nelson

Inservice and Workshop Activities (continued)

Mar. 26, 1993 Using the STARLAB Planetarium. Rock Island-Milan Education Conference.

Mar. 24, 1993 Operation Physics - Astronomy. Rock Island County ROE.

Feb. 17, 1993 Performance Based Science Assessment Workshop. ESC #8 (Moline, IL)

with M. Kellogg

Feb. 9, 1993 Development of Thematic Units. Table Grove, IL. with G. VanVleet

Nov. 30, 1992 STARLAB Planetarium Workshop. (Jacksonville, IL)

Nov. 20, 1992 STARLAB Planetarium Workshop. (Monmouth, IL)

Nov. 3, 1992 STARLAB Planetarium Workshop. (WIU)

Fall 1992 ESC #12 Intergrated Science, K-8 Series of 8 workshops.

(Table Grove/Astoria, IL) with G. Van Vleet

Sep. 26, 1992 Project WILD. 1992 Bureau, Henry & Stark Counties Super Science Saturday (Kewanee, IL).

Aug.10-11,1992 Project WILD/Aquatics & Illinois Groundwater Workshop (Astoria, IL)

Aug. 2, 1992 Argyle Nature Programs - The Evening Sky

Mar. 10, 1992 Let's Get Physical. Rock Island County ROE. with D. Nelson

Feb. 28, 1992 ESC #11 Science Workshop. (Bushnell, IL)

Feb. 5, 1992 STARLAB Planetarium Workshop. ESC #11 (Hardin, IL)

Jan. 21, 1992 STARLAB Planetarium Workshop. ESC #11 (Quincy, IL)

Jan. 17, 1992 ESC #11 Science Workshop. (Good Hope, IL0

Jan. 15, 1992 STARLAB Planetarium Workshop. ESC #11 (Yorkwood, IL)

Nov. 23, 1991 Star Light, Star Bright, What Stars Can We See Tonight? 1991 Bureau, Henry & Stark Counties Super Science Saturday (Kewanee, IL)

Oct. 24, 1991 Project Wild/Aquatics. Gard Elementary School (Beardstown, IL)

Feb. 26, 1991 Exploring the Human Body & Its Systems. Rock Island County ROE.

with D. Nelson

Nov. 10, 1990 Saturday Science. 1990 Bureau, Henry & Stark Counties Super Science Saturday (Kewanee, IL).

March, 1990 Differentiating the Mathematics & Science Curricula for the Gifted Students. Henderson, Knox, Mercer & Warren Counties Teacher Institute Day. (Canton, IL)

Mar. 9, 1990 Differentiating the Mathematics & Science Curricula for the Gifted Students; K-8. Brown-Cass-Schuyler County Spring Teacher Institute (Beardstown, IL)

WIU Friday Undergraduate Workshops Series

Sep. 23, 2011 STARLAB Workshop

Sep. 16, 2011 Project Learning Tree Workshop

Apr. 29, 2011 Project Learning Tree Workshop

Apr. 1, 2011 STARLAB Workshop

Feb. 25, 2011 Project WET Workshop

Oct. 8, 2010 Project Learning Tree Workshop

Sep. 24, 2010 STARLAB Workshop

Apr. 9, 2010 Project Learning Tree Workshop

Mar. 26, 2010 STARLAB Workshop

Oct. 9, 2009 STARLAB Workshop

Apr. 3, 2009 Project WET Workshop (with Dr. Singh)

Mar. 27, 2009 STARLAB Workshop

Sep. 26, 2008 STARLAB Workshop

Sep. 12, 2008 Project Learning Tree Workshop

Mar. 21, 2008 STARLAB Workshop

Oct. 21, 2007 Project WET Workshop (with Dr. Larsen)

Sep. 14, 2007 STARLAB Workshop

Apr. 27, 2007 Project Learning Tree Workshop (with Dr. Larsen)

WIU Friday Undergraduate Workshops Series (continued)

Mar. 23, 2007 STARLAB Workshop (with Dr. Beaver)

Mar. 2, 2007 Project WET Workshop (with Dr. Logan)

Feb. 23, 2007 Project WILD & WILD Aquatics Workshop (with Dr. Sandall)

Oct. 6, 2006 Project Learning Tree Workshop (with Dr. Larsen)

Sep. 22, 2006 STARLAB Workshop (with Dr. Beaver)

Sep. 15, 2006 Project WET Workshop (with Dr. Logan)

Sep. 8, 2006 Project WILD & WILD Aquatics Workshop (with Dr. Sandall)

Mar. 24, 2006 STARLAB Workshop (with Dr. Beaver)

Feb. 17, 2006 Project WILD Workshop (with Dr. Sandall)

Oct. 21, 2005 Project WILD Workshop (with Dr. Logan)

Sep. 23, 2005 STARLAB Workshop (with Dr. Beaver)

Mar. 25, 2005 STARLAB Workshop (with Dr. Beaver)

Feb. 18, 2005 Project WILD Workshop (with Dr. Logan)

Oct. 29, 2004 STARLAB Workshop (with Dr. Beaver)

Sep. 24, 2004 Project WILD Workshop (with Dr. Logan)

Apr. 23, 2004 Project Learning Tree Workshop (with Dr. Beaver & B. Tracy)

Feb. 27, 2004 Project WILD Workshop (with Dr. Beaver)

Jan. 30, 2004 Project WET Workshop (with Dr. Beaver)

Oct. 10, 2003 Project WET Workshop (with Dr. Beaver)

Sep. 26, 2003 Project WILD Workshop (with Dr. Beaver)

Sep. 13, 2002 Project Wild. WIU Environmental Workshop

Mar. 22, 2002 Project Wild. WIU Environmental Workshop

Feb. 22, 2002 Project WET. WIU Environmental Workshop

Oct. 19, 2001 Project WET. WIU Environmental Workshop

Sep. 14, 2001 Project WILD. WIU Environmental Workshop

Sep. 7, 2001 Project Learning Tree. WIU Environmental Workshop

Apr. 6, 2001 Project Learning Tree. WIU Environmental Workshop

Mar. 30, 2001 Project WILD. WIU Environmental Workshop

Oct. 6, 2000 Project WET. WIU Environmental Workshop

Sep. 15, 2000 Project WILD. WIU Environmental Workshop

Feb. 26, 1999 Project Wild Workshop. WIU Environmental Workshop

Sep. 18, 1998 Project Wild Workshop. WIU Environmental Workshop

Apr. 1, 1998 Project Wild /Aquatic. WIU Environmental Workshop.

Mar. 6, 1998 Project Wild Workshop. WIU Environmental Workshop.

Sep. 7, 1996 Project Learning Tree. WIU Environmental Workshop.

Mar. 31, 1995 Project WILD. WIU Environmental Workshop.

Oct. 14, 1994. Solid Waste Management Workshop. with J. Beaver & D. Nelson

Oct. 7, 1994 Project WILD. WIU Environmental Workshop

Apr. 29, 1994 Project WILD Aquatics. WIU Environmental Workshop

with J. Beaver & D. Nelson

Apr. 8, 1994 Project Learning Tree. WIU Environmental Workshop

Dec. 3, 1993 STARLAB Workshop. WIU Environmental Workshop

Oct. 22, 1993 Project WILD Aquatics. WIU Environmental Workshop

Apr. 16, 1993 Project WILD. WIU Environmental Workshop

Oct. 9, 1992 Project WILD. WIU Environmental Workshop

May 8, 1992 Project Learning Tree. WIU Environmental Workshop

Sep. 20, 1991 Project WILD. WIU Environmental Workshop

Sep. 27, 1991 Project WILD Aquatics. WIU Environmental Workshop. with J. Beaver

Apr. 19, 1991 Project WILD Aquatics. WIU Environmental Workshop.

with L. Adams & G. Shyrack

Oct. 12, 1990 Project WILD Aquatics. WIU Environmental Workshop. with J. Beaver

Committe Service

Service on University Committees

1997-00 & 2004-07 University Radiation Safety Committee, member

1997-99 University Technology and Equipment Committee, member

1996-97 & 1998-01 University Extended & Continuing Education Advisory Committee

1994-97 University SGA Judicial Board, member

1993-96 University Office of Public Safety Committee, member

1992-95 University Seminar Committee, member

1991-94 University Commencement Committee, member

Service on College Committees

1992-94 College of Education Student Welfare Committee, member

Service on Departmental Committees

2010-present Scholarship Committee, member

2011-present Scholarship Committee, Chair

2009-2010 Science Education Search Committee, Chair

2009-2010 Social Studies Search Committee, member

2008-10 Graduate Committee, member

2008 Science Education Search Committee, Chair

2007 Science Education Search Committee, Chair

1996-present Library Representative

2004-07 Scholarship Committee, member

2005-2006 Scholarship Committee, Chair

1996-99 & 2003-07 Undergraduate Committee, member

1991-97, 2000-03 & 2005-08 Selection & Retention Committee, member

2006-2007 Selection & Retention Committee, Chair

2002-05 Personnel Committee, member

2003-2004 Personnel Committee, Chair

2002 Science Education Search Committee, Chair

2001 Science Education Search Committee, Chair

1999 Science Education Search Committee, Chair

1999 Generalist in Elementary Education Search Committee, Chair.

Discover Western

Summer 2004- 2011 Faculty Orientation Leader

Summer 1994- 2002 Faculty Presentation to Parents

Fall 1994-2002 New Student Orientation. Academic Issues

Miscellaneous Service

Project Wild/Aquatic Publications Review Committee. Department of Natural Resources

(Springfield, IL). November 3, 2000.

Committee on Student Programs. National Science Teachers Association. 1998-2001.

WEB Page Liaison. Illinois Science Teachers Association. (February 1999 - 2001)

GRANTS & SPECIAL AWARDS

Grants

Apr. 2006 IBHE Grant. Improving the Quality of High School Physics Teaching in West Central Illinois. (Project Co-Director with J. Rabchuk), $73,000

Apr. 2005 IBHE Grant. Improving the Quality of High School Physics Teaching in West Central Illinois. (Project Co-Director with J. Rabchuk), $70,000

Feb. 2004 IBHE Grant. Improving the Quality of High School Physics Teaching in West Central Illinois. (Project Co-Director with H. Hart), $65,000

July 2000-03 Improving Physical Science Instruction. (Grades 4-8). ISBE $202,119 (3 Yrs)

May, 1995 Solid Waste Management Workshops 95. IL DOE & DNR (Project Co-Director with J. Beaver) $26,506

May, 1994 Solid Waste Management Workshops 94. IL DOE & DNR (Project Co-Director with J. Beaver) $22,834

1993 Enhancing Science Through Children's Literature. IBHE Eisenhower Mathematics & Science Education Program, Title II Grant. (with D. Nelson) $48,000

1992 Teacher to Teacher. IBHE Eisenhower Mathematics & Science Education Program, Title II Grant. (with D. Nelson) $33,000

1991 Project Exploring The Environment (PETE) Grant. IBHE Eisenhower Mathematics & Science Education Program, Title II Grant. $34,092

Feb. 1993 GEMS Workshop Grant. $400

Awards

Project WILD Facilitator of the Year for Illinois. Recognized by Illinois Department of Natural Resources. October, 2007.

COEHS Dean’s Award for Innovative Use of Technology in Teaching for 1998-99

Co-recipient with John Beaver, Kevin Finson & Don Nelson

for Science Spectrum CD-ROM.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

Memberships - Professional Organizations

1977 to present National Science Teachers Association

1989 to present Illinois Science Teachers Association

1997-1999, 2002-2004, 2010-present Region III Director.

1990 - present Environmental Education Association of Illinois

1988 to 2004 Phi Delta Kappa

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