Stacey Arehart
Publications:
Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2008. Forest for the trees. 5E lesson plan, GVSU Integrated Science website.

Presentations:
Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2008. Seeing the forest for the trees. Fire Up! Student Conference, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2007. Forest ecology in the classroom. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Detroit, MI.

Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2007. Forest ecology in the classroom. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.

Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2006. Seeing the forest for the trees. Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.



Melissa
Arsulowicz

Presentations:
Arsulowicz, M., S. Mattox, and Z. Schaefer. 2007. Connecting modern fish to their ancient ancestors. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Detroit, MI.



Alicia Bennett

Publications:
Bennett, A. and C. Dobson. 2009. The biodiversity invasion. 5E lesson plan, GVSU Integrated Science website. 

Presentations:
Bennett, A. and C. Dobson. 2007. Biodiversity invasion. Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.




Christina Billman

Posters:
Luxford, K., C. Billman, E. Yezierski, and D. Herrington. 2008. Target inquiry: Can professional development overcome barriers to inquiry instruction? 20th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Bloomington, IN.

Billman, C., E. Yezierski, and D. Herrington. 2009. Target inquiry: Teacher-perceived barriers to inquiry instruction. Student Scholarship Day, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.




Mary Bliss

Publications:
Bliss, M. and S. Mattox. 2006. Was that a normal winter? MSTA Journal, 51(1):5-13.

Presentations:
Sullivan, S., M. Bliss, K. Kidwell, and S. Mattox. 2006. Engaging middle school students in analysis/evaluation of weather data. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.


Tonia
Brower
(no photo)

Presentations:
Brower, T., S. Essenmacher, C. VanderVelde, and S. Mattox. 2007. Using topographic maps to explore volcanoes. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Detroiot, MI.


Kristy
Butler
(no photo)

Presentations:
Butler, K. and S. Mattox. 2009. Comparing the Grand Rapids Press to Michigan's HS graduation requirements. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Detroit, MI. 



Ashley Capps

Publications:
Capps, A. and C. Dobson. 2007. Life science arcade addresses standards. MSTA Journal, 52(2):55.

Capps, A. and C. Dobson. 2006. Life Science Arcade.
GVSU Regional Math & Science Center website.

Presentations:
Capps, A. and C. Dobson. 2007. Life science video arcade. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.

Capps, A. and C. Dobson. 2006. Science arcade games. Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.


Patrick
Coffey 
(no photo)

Publications:
Coffey, P. and S. Mattox. 2006. Take a tumble: Weathering and erosion using a tock tumbler. Science Scope, 29(6):33-37.


Allie
Davis
(no photo)

Publications:
Davis, A. 2008. Birds and dinosaurs: How do we know they are related? Evolution in the Classroom: Teachers Resources 2008 CD, The Geological Society of America.


Emily
Dryer
(no photo)

Publications:
Dryer, E. and S. Mattox. 2008. Evolution of horses. MSTA Journal, 53(2):47-50. 

Presentations:
Vandyke, K., E. Dreyer, D. Pas, and S. Mattox. 2008. Using trade books to teach about soils, gold, and the evolution of horses. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

 


Kristina Emery

Posters:
Emery, K., D. Herrington, and E. Yezierski. 2008. Target inquiry: How do teachers' perceptions of inquiry instruction in the classroom change? 20th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Bloomington, IN.

Emery, K., D. Herrington, and E. Yezierski. 2009. Target inquiry: A teacher case study. Student Scholarship Day, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

 



Sally Essenmacher
(no photo)

Presentations:
Brower, T., S. Essenmacher, C. VanderVelde, and S. Mattox. 2007. Using topographic maps to explore volcanoes. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Detroiot, MI.



Michelle Frasco

Publications:
Frasco, M. and C. Dobson. In press. Moss, beech trees, and stemflow: Integrated science. MSTA Journal.

Presentations:
Frasco, M. and S. Mattox. 2009. Activities to discover your students' perceptions of geologic time. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Detroit, MI.

Frasco, M. and S. Mattox. 2008. Students' conceptions and misconceptions about the age of geologic materials and character and timing of geologic ages. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

Frasco, M. 2008. Overcoming barriers in geoscience education at the elementary level. Student Summer Scholars Showcase, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.




Megan Gauss

Publications:
Gauss, M.  and C. Dobson. 2006. The biodiversity box: Inquiry science at the elementary level. MSTA Journal, 51(2):31-32.

Guass, M. and C. Dobson. 2006. The biodiversity box. 5E lesson plan, GVSU Integrated Science website.

Presentations:
Gauss, M., J. Green, J. Jones, L. Neilson, and C. Dobson. 2006. Teach ecology with the Five Es. Fire Up! Student Conference, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Gauss, M., J. Green, J. Jones, L. Neilson, and C. Dobson. 2005. Multiple ideas for making ecology fun! Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Mi.



Rachael Gonsior

Presentations:
Gonsior, R. and C. Dobson. 2009. What every non-science major should know about teaching science. Fire Up! Student Conference, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

 

Jared
Green
(no photo)

Presentations:
Gauss, M., J. Green, J. Jones, L. Neilson, and C. Dobson. 2006. Teach ecology with the Five Es. Fire Up! Student Conference, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Gauss, M., J. Green, J. Jones, L. Neilson, and C. Dobson. 2005. Multiple ideas for making ecology fun! Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Mi.


Molly
Hazel
(no photo)

Presentations:
Hazel, M. and S. Mattox. 2009. Visualizing the impact of burning coal. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Detroit, MI. 


Pamela Hendershot 
(no photo)

Publications:
Joseph, J., S. Tlachac, and P. Hendershot. 2005. Science games for the upper elementary and middle school classrooms. MSTA Journal, 50(2):31-34. 


Heather
Hill
(no photo)

Publications:
Hill, H. 2008. Fossil vertebrates from land to water (Tiktaalik lab). Evolution in the Classroom: Teachers Resources 2008 CD, The Geological Society of America.



Shannon Jameson

Publications:
Sullivan, S. and S. Mattox. 2005. Is Punxsutawney Phil right? Using Groundhog Day to teach statistics and the nature of science. MSTA Journal, 50(1):26-29.

Presentations:
Sullivan, S., M. Bliss, K. Kidwell, and S. Mattox. 2006. Engaging middle school students in analysis/evaluation of weather data. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.



Jenna Jones

Presentations:
Gauss, M., J. Green, J. Jones, L. Neilson, and C. Dobson. 2006. Teach ecology with the Five Es. Fire Up! Student Conference, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Gauss, M., J. Green, J. Jones, L. Neilson, and C. Dobson. 2005. Multiple ideas for making ecology fun! Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Mi.



Laura Kennedy 

Publications:
Kennedy, L.., E. Yezierski, and D. Herrington. 2008. Whose science is it anyway? Models of science according to chemistry students, faculty, and teachers. The Science Educator, 17(1):1-9.

Presentations:
Kennedy, L.., E. Yezierski, and D. Herrington. 2008. Target inquiry: Teacher professional development impacts on classroom practices and teacher beliefs about inquiry instruction. 235th American Chemical Society National Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Kennedy, L.., E. Yezierski, and D. Herrington. 2008. Target inquiry: Teacher professional development impacts on classroom practices and teacher beliefs about inquiry instruction. Student Scholarship Day, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.  


Posters:
Kennedy, L.., E. Yezierski, and D. Herrington. 2007. Whose science is it anyway? Models of science according to chemistry students, faculty, and teachers. 223rd American Chemical Society National Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Kennedy, L.., E. Yezierski, and D. Herrington. 2007. Whose science is it anyway? Models of science according to chemistry students, faculty, and teachers. Student Scholarship Day, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.



Kristen Kidwell

Presentations:
Sullivan, S., M. Bliss, K. Kidwell, and S. Mattox. 2006. Engaging middle school students in analysis/evaluation of weather data. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.


Nicole
Kildau
(no photo)

Presentations:
Russo, J., S. Mattox, and N. Kildau. 2008. Predicting the timing and location of the next major Hawaiian volcano. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Cincinnati, OH.


Kenneth
King
(no photo)

Presentations:
King, K. and S. Mattox. 2006. Exploring the geology of the Ice Mountain bottled-water site. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.


Brandon
Klein 
(no photo)

Posters:
Winters, B., B. Klein, and E. Yezierski. 2006. New territory: POGIL for pre-service teachers. 3rd POGIL National Meeting, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC.


Tameron
Klumpel
(no photo)

Presentations:
Postema, D., T. Klumpel, and C. Dobson. 2008. Teach inquiry and ecology using pillbugs. Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.



Eric Laney 

Publications:
Laney, E. and S. Mattox. 2007. Using simple 3-D clay models to understand the paths taken by lava flows, mudflows, and pyroclastic flows. Science Scope, 30(3):22-25. 



Danielle Leys

Presentations:
Leys, D. and S. Mattox. 2007. Exploring students conceptions and misconceptions of volcanoes. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Detroiot, MI.



Cynthia Luxford

Posters:
Luxford, C., D. Herrington, and E. Yezierski. 2007. Target inquiry: How does a chemistry research experience impact teachers' perceptions of science? 223rd American Chemical Society National Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Luxford, C., D. Herrington, and E. Yezierski. 2007. Target inquiry: How does a chemistry research experience impact teachers' perceptions of science? Student Scholarship Day, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.



Karen Luxford

Posters:
Luxford, K., C. Billman, E. Yezierski, and D. Herrington. 2008. Target inquiry: Can professional development overcome barriers to inquiry instruction? 20th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Bloomington, IN.

Luxford, K., E. Yezierski, and D. Herrington. 2008. Target inquiry: Can professional development overcome barriers to inquiry instruction? Second Annual West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Science Research Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.

Luxford, K., D. Herrington, and E. Yezierski. 2009. Target inquiry: Can professional development change teachers' beliefs and instructional practices? Student Scholarship Day, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Luxford, K., D. Herrington, and E. Yezierski. 2009. Target inquiry: Can professional development change teachers' beliefs and instructional practices? 237th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.



Heather
Miller
(no photo)

Publications:
Burton, S., H. Miller, and C. Roosinck. 2007. Fall colors, temperature, and day length: Students use Internet data to explore the relationship between seasonal patterns and climate. The Science Teacher, 74(6):31-37.

Posters:
Roosinck, C. and H. Miller. 2006. Abiotic factors associated with the timing of peak color changes in deciduous trees. Student Scholarship Day, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.



Lauren Neilson

Presentations:
Gauss, M., J. Green, J. Jones, L. Neilson, and C. Dobson. 2006. Teach ecology with the Five Es. Fire Up! Student Conference, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Gauss, M., J. Green, J. Jones, L. Neilson, and C. Dobson. 2005. Multiple ideas for making ecology fun! Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Mi.



Andrea Palazzolo

Publications:
Zeeff, C., A. Palazzolo, and C. Dobson. 2007. Doing sophisticated science simply: Help students understand the nature and methods of science. Science Scope, 31(2):72-73. 


Diane
Pas
(no photo)

Publications:
Pas, D. and S. Mattox. 2008. Digging for dirt. MSTA Journal, 53(2):44-46. 

Presentations:
Vandyke, K., E. Dreyer, D. Pas, and S. Mattox. 2008. Using trade books to teach about soils, gold, and the evolution of horses. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

 

Dan 
Postema
(no photo)

Presentations:
Postema, D. 2009. Alien invaders underneath logs! Exploring pillbug habitat and behavior. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Detroit, MI.

Postema, D., T. Klumpel, and C. Dobson. 2008. Teach inquiry and ecology using pillbugs. Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.



Lisa
Richardson
(no photo)

Posters:
Mattox, S. and L. Richardson. 2005. Viewing the geologic timeline from the perspective of integrated science. Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.


Crystal
Robinson
(no photo)

Publications:
Robinson, C. 2008. Exploring the evolution of sharks. Evolution in the Classroom: Teachers Resources 2008 CD, The Geological Society of America.


Carrie
Roosinck
(no photo)

Publications:
Burton, S., H. Miller, and C. Roosinck. 2007. Fall colors, temperature, and day length: Students use Internet data to explore the relationship between seasonal patterns and climate. The Science Teacher, 74(6):31-37.

Posters:
Roosinck, C. and H. Miller. 2006. Abiotic factors associated with the timing of peak color changes in deciduous trees. Student Scholarship Day, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.



Sasha Ruddy

Publications:
Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2008. Forest for the trees. 5E lesson plan, GVSU Integrated Science website.

Presentations:

Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2008. Seeing the forest for the trees. Fire Up! Student Conference, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2007. Forest ecology in the classroom. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Detroit, MI.

Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2007. Forest ecology in the classroom. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.

Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2006. Seeing the forest for the trees. Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

 


Joseph Russo

Presentations:
Russo, J. and S. Mattox. 2009. Exploring the timing and location of the next Hawaiian volcano. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Detroit, MI.

Russo, J., S. Mattox, and N. Kildau. 2008. Predicting the timing and location of the next major Hawaiian volcano. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Cincinnati, OH.



Jennifer Swidorski

Publications:
Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2008. Forest for the trees. 5E lesson plan, GVSU Integrated Science website.

Presentations:
Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2008. Seeing the forest for the trees. Fire Up! Student Conference, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2007. Forest ecology in the classroom. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Detroit, MI.

Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2007. Forest ecology in the classroom. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.

Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2006. Seeing the forest for the trees. Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.



Sara
Tlachac 
(no photo)

Publications:
Joseph, J., S. Tlachac, and P. Hendershot. 2005. Science games for the upper elementary and middle school classrooms. MSTA Journal, 50(2):31-34. 


Christina VanderVelde
(no photo)

Presentations:
Brower, T., S. Essenmacher, C. VanderVelde, and S. Mattox. 2007. Using topographic maps to explore volcanoes. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Detroiot, MI.


Kari
Vandyke
(no photo)

Publications:
Vandyke, K. and S. Mattox. 2008. Going for the gold. MSTA Journal, 53(2):51-54. 

Presentations:
Vandyke, K., E. Dreyer, D. Pas, and S. Mattox. 2008. Using trade books to teach about soils, gold, and the evolution of horses. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Cincinnati, OH.




Leslie Wampler

Publications:
Wampler, L. and C. Dobson. 2008. Helicopter seeds and hypotheses...that's funny! Science Scope, 32(1):72-74.

Presentations:
Wampler, L. and C. Dobson. 2008. Helicopter seeds and hypotheses...that's funny! Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Wampler, L. and C. Dobson. 2009. Helicopter seeds and hypotheses...that's funny! Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Detroit, MI.




Ryan Wissner

Poster:
Wissner, R., D. Herrington, and E. Yezierski. 2008. Impacts of a research experience for teachers. 235th American Chemical Society National Meeting, New Orleans, LA. 

Wissner, R., D. Herrington, and E. Yezierski. 2008. Impacts of a research experience for teachers. Student Scholarship Day, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.


Christine
Webster 
(no photo)

Publications:
Mattox, S. and C. Webster. 2005. Modeling geyser eruptions in the classroom. Science Scope, 28(7):42-45.



Brittland Winters 

Posters:
Winters, B., E. Yezierski, and D. Herrington. 2006. Relationships between inquiry-based teaching and beliefs of self-efficacy in high school chemistry. 19th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

Winters, B., B. Klein, and E. Yezierski. 2006. New territory: POGIL for pre-service teachers. 3rd POGIL National Meeting, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC.


Caitlin
Wolfinger
(no photo)

Presentations:
Wolfinger, C. and S. Mattox. 2007. Identifying gender and racial bias in children's earth science trade books. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Detroiot, MI.



Colleen Zeeff

Publications:
Zeeff, C., A. Palazzolo, and C. Dobson. 2007. Doing sophisticated science simply: Help students understand the nature and methods of science. Science Scope, 31(2):72-73. 

Mattox, S. and Zeeff, C. 2006. The great quake of 1906. Science and Children, 44(2):14-16.



Zakary Schaefer

Presentations:
Arsulowicz, M., S. Mattox, and Z. Schaefer. 2007. Connecting modern fish to their ancient ancestors. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Detroiot, MI.


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