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

Using writing to foster connections between theory and practice in organic laboratory, encouraging chemistry conceptual learning for elementary teachers, professional development of pre-service secondary science teachers.

Recent Presentations and Publications

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 Committee for Chicago Symposium Series on Excellence in Teaching Mathematics and Science

Recent Grants and Funding

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)