Susan E. Sterrett

David Nickles

Dr. David A. Nickles is a professor of science education, currently serving as Director for Research Communications and Outreach at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. His three decades of work in California science education include teaching science and mathematics in grades K-16 and science methods for Masters’ students and candidates seeking primary and secondary teaching credentials at four California State Universities. He has also held administrative leadership positions in two California County Offices of Education (Monterey and Contra Costa) and an educational research institute (West Ed). His research interests include teacher candidates' formation of conceptions about teaching science and curriculum development guided by changing students' conceptions of science teaching. Dr. Nickles has initiated a number of professional development programs in both science and mathematics for in-service teachers and has been a frequent presenter at conferences and workshops. He developed a mentor teacher workshop to train experienced teachers to mentor new science teachers. He was co-author of the text "Health, Science and Safety in the Elementary School". He continues to be involved in local educational committees with the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and the Monterey County Business Council.

Kathy Takayama

International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, American Society for Microbiology, Australian Society for Microbiology, POD

Kathy Takayama is the Director of the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning, and Adjunct Associate Professor of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry at Brown University.

erica brownstein

Association of Science of Teacher Educators, National Science Teachers Association, American Educational Research Association, International Society for Technology in Education

Misconceptions in science, Accreditation, Concept mapping, Integrating technology into teaching

Erica Brownstein is an associate professor of science education at Capital University and is also the Preservice Accreditation Coordinator for NSTA.

Mark Gura

Senior Fellow - Center for Digital Education

Marion Field Fass

American Public Health Association, American Society for Microbiology, Wisconsin Health Education Network, SENCER (Science Educatin for New Civic Engagement and Responsibilities), BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium

Working on assessment plan for Beloit College, developing activities that deal with HIV/AIDS for BioQEUST Curriculum Consortium

Marion Fass is Professor of Biology at Beloit College, Director of Microbiology Projects for the BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium, and a senior associate of the SENCER Project. In 2005-2006, she is the Chair of Division W, Undergraduate Education, of the American Society for Microbiology.