Andrea Van Duzor
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Education
Sc.B. Brown University
Ed.D. CTAS Teachers College, Columbia University
Postoctoral, Washington University in St. Louis
Research Interests
Fostering connections between theory and practice in laboratory, encouraging chemistry conceptual learning for elementary teachers, professional development of pre-service secondary science teachers.
Recent Presentations and Publications
Van Duzor, A.G. (2011) Capitalizing on teacher expertise: Motivations for contemplating transfer from professional development to the classroom. Journal of Science Education and Technology.20 (4) 363-374.
Van Duzor, A.G. (2010, March 21-24) Use of self-explanations in chemistry laboratory reports: Supporting student procedural understanding and transitioning laboratory curricula, Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Philadelphia, PA.
Van Duzor, A.G. (2009, March 19-22) Capitalizing on teacher expertise: Contemplating transfer from professional development to the classroom through effective use of pedagogical contexts- NARST research session , Paper presented at the National Science Teacher Association, New Orleans, LA.
Gay, A., K. Mardis, R. Koziarski, & N. Grim-Hunter (2008, July 27-31) NCATE Novices: Lessons learned about preparing for accreditation review, Presentation at the Biannual Conference on Chemistry Education (BCCE), Bloomington, IN.
Memberships
National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST)
American Chemical Society- Division of Chemical Education (ACS-CHED)
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Member of Planning Board for Chicago Symposium Series on Excellence in Teaching Mathematics and Science
Recent Grants and Funding
2010, Co-PI, PhysTEC- $74,838 - "Physics Teacher Education Coalition Pilot Site at Chicago State University" (National Science Foundation/ American Physical Society, 2010-2013.
2009, PI, NSF- $133,625 - Supplemental for Noyce Internship Support "Establishing a Supportive Environment for the Recruitment, Preparation, and Retention of the Urban Science Teacher" (National Science Foundation, 2009-2013)
2008, PI, NSF- $670,962 - "Establishing a Supportive Environment for the Recruitment, Preparation, and Retention of the Urban Science Teacher" (National Science Foundation, 2008-2013)
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