Experts: Science Education

Roxanne Hughes

Associate Professor of Science Education, School of Teacher Education, Anne's College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Hughes studies the effects of programs, policies and pedagogies on an individual’s STEM identity (one’s sense of belonging within their chosen STEM discipline). She often uses qualitative methods to learn from the storis of individuals who have persisted in STEM and those who have chosen to leave STEM. The lessons learned from these in-depth experiences can inform policy and practice for K-12 educators as well as STEM departments at institutions of higher education.
Hughes wrote about the importance of the role of teachers in shaping girls’ futures as coders for The Conversation.

Topics: Gender Gap Science Education Qualitative Research STEM Education

(850) 645-8179
rmh05e@admin.fsu.edu

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Lama Jaber

Assistant Professor of Science Education

Jaber researches students’ engagement and emotions in learning science, both in face-to-face and in online settings. She also examines ways to support pre-service and in-service teachers in their efforts to promote students’ engagement through responsive teaching.

Topics: Education STEM Education Science Education Teacher Learning Student Engagement

(850) 645-4717
ljaber@fsu.edu

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Sherry Southerland

Anne & John Daves Professor of Science Education

Southerland’s research focuses on barriers and pathways to change in educational practice, science teacher learning, effective practices to support teacher and student learning, and understanding the role culture and beliefs in science teaching and learning.

Topics: Education Science Education Teacher Learning

(850) 645-4667
ssoutherland@fsu.edu

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